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by Vanne
Wed 11 Jul, 2018 04:52
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Z4 M Coupe
Replies: 7
Views: 7046

Re: Z4 M Coupe

Congrats, bit late I know but hey.. :)

Have had mine for nearly 5 years now.. ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!

more pics required..
by Vanne
Wed 19 Apr, 2017 07:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 3.0 Vibration when heavy accelerating issue
Replies: 15
Views: 4392

Re: 3.0 Vibration when heavy accelerating issue

yep, shaft looked good, it was pretty much the last thing.. looked no diff than the one that replaced it, except there was no vibration when driving.. go figure. :(
by Vanne
Wed 12 Apr, 2017 15:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 3.0 Vibration when heavy accelerating issue
Replies: 15
Views: 4392

Re: 3.0 Vibration when heavy accelerating issue

I had the same issue on my 3.0 when i bought it, turned out to be a rooted drive shaft. (after i bloody replaced the guybo, diff carrier and tranny and engine mounts.. Got one shipped from the US for 300 bucks, chucked it in, been good as gold since. :)
by Vanne
Tue 11 Apr, 2017 19:18
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: KL's 2.8 progress
Replies: 26
Views: 13243

Re: KL's 2.8 progress

Yup, I took of the front plate and mount on my first Z3 I had. Very much cleaner look. Going to do the same to this one I have now when it comes time to repaint the front bumper.
by Vanne
Sun 02 Apr, 2017 08:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Koolflyer's first job of the season
Replies: 3
Views: 1896

Re: Koolflyer's first job of the season

Looks great, i have the same kit, but sadly missing that drill attachment.. :)
by Vanne
Sun 02 Apr, 2017 08:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Automatic gearboxes realiability question on all Z3
Replies: 15
Views: 6224

Re: Automatic gearboxes realiability question on all Z3

Have had 4 zed3's, 3 with auto boxes, one with manual. Ill never drive a z3 again with a manual box (unless its an ///M). I have my Z4 for that. Cruising and spirited cruising in the z3 is just perfect with an auto, just perfect and love it a lot. the pick out of the lot is the last one with tip-tro...
by Vanne
Sun 02 Apr, 2017 08:05
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: KL's 2.8 progress
Replies: 26
Views: 13243

Re: KL's 2.8 progress

Lovely looking motor, i especially like the wheels, suits the car nicely.

When i removed my spare wheel, i chucked it straight into the rubbish dumpster. it lasted about 700 meters on my car when i needed it. :dunce:
by Vanne
Sat 25 Mar, 2017 03:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fitting Z3M top mounts to a standard Z3 (2.8)
Replies: 15
Views: 7529

Re: Fitting Z3M top mounts to a standard Z3 (2.8)

Gday Howard,

As far as I know all the z3m top hats are the same part number, so no dramas which ones you will get. They are different left and right though. Mine is a 2002 3.0, so yeah no issues there.
by Vanne
Fri 24 Mar, 2017 13:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fitting Z3M top mounts to a standard Z3 (2.8)
Replies: 15
Views: 7529

Re: Fitting Z3M top mounts to a standard Z3 (2.8)

Thanks, its a work in progress. :) I've been driving it now for about a week with the new camber and hats. Drives fine. and holds the road very, very nicely.. though not a real fan of the STANCE club, though i guess peeps that see the car probably think i am. Lol. might fix that when new tires are n...
by Vanne
Fri 24 Mar, 2017 13:40
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Vanne's 3rd Z3. New project...
Replies: 7
Views: 6688

Re: Vanne's 3rd Z3. New project...

Thats the only reason id grab and auto all day , every day, if it was a dd. I have a Z4mc for weekend/track duty. They drive great, esp if you get the later models.. and with the 3.0 in there, even the auto is no slouch. The whole car is going to be painted sometime in the future and the interior is...
by Vanne
Thu 16 Mar, 2017 14:27
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Vanne's 3rd Z3. New project...
Replies: 7
Views: 6688

Re: Vanne's 3rd Z3. New project...

Update... Needed to get my head out off the books today , so did a little spannering... http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x461/Vannedc/IMG-20170315-WA0013.jpeg http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x461/Vannedc/IMG-20170315-WA0011.jpeg http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x461/Vannedc/IMG-20170315-WA...
by Vanne
Thu 16 Mar, 2017 14:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fitting Z3M top mounts to a standard Z3 (2.8)
Replies: 15
Views: 7529

Re: Fitting Z3M top mounts to a standard Z3 (2.8)

Needed to get my head out off the books today , so did a little spannering... http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x461/Vannedc/IMG-20170315-WA0013.jpeg http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x461/Vannedc/IMG-20170315-WA0011.jpeg http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x461/Vannedc/IMG-20170315-WA0009.jpeg ...
by Vanne
Thu 16 Mar, 2017 14:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ZRoadster.net Members with Diagnostic Kit
Replies: 93
Views: 60855

Re: ZRoadster.net Members with Diagnostic Kit

Dubai, several code readers ;)
by Vanne
Thu 16 Mar, 2017 03:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fitting Z3M top mounts to a standard Z3 (2.8)
Replies: 15
Views: 7529

Re: Fitting Z3M top mounts to a standard Z3 (2.8)

I just did this to my car, 2002 Z3 3.0 roady. I didn't do it for tramlining, but to be able to fit my front 18 inch (M5) style 32's. The rear was a perfect fit, but the front stuck out about 1.5cm.. I used the z3m top hats as described here in reverse, so brought on quite a bit of neg camber, but th...
by Vanne
Tue 27 Dec, 2016 15:43
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My New Z4M Coupe Alpine White
Replies: 24
Views: 11650

Re: My New Z4M Coupe Alpine White

The rims look great mate, really set that car off.

Come mate, you know those things are /NEVER/ finished. Welcome to the 4 fold :D
by Vanne
Thu 06 Oct, 2016 17:04
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Vanne's 3rd Z3. New project...
Replies: 7
Views: 6688

Re: Vanne's 3rd Z3. New project...

Car is in the shop atm being resprayed, also new rims on it. and the door cards are being refurbed. http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x461/Vannedc/The%20z%20car/Silver%20Z3/IMG_20161005_211000_HDR.jpg seats will be next. Ive obtained some really nice 18 inch style 32 wheels , rather large offsets,...
by Vanne
Fri 09 Sep, 2016 12:24
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Vanne's 3rd Z3. New project...
Replies: 7
Views: 6688

Re: Vanne's 3rd Z3. New project...

Yep, we sure do. Hot climate being a good one. Lots of changes taking place, most likely due to having an accident in it after 3 weeks of ownership.. wth?? Going to repaint the whole car and have ordered Z3M front hats to fit in my new 18 inch Style 32 wheels. Rears are perfect, front have an offset...
by Vanne
Tue 16 Aug, 2016 02:54
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
Replies: 80
Views: 34806

Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time

how did you do the negative camber? washers or with flipped z3m top hats?
by Vanne
Fri 12 Aug, 2016 00:58
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
Replies: 80
Views: 34806

Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time

Car really looks great mate, I love your wheels, I realy do, but confused the hell out of me.. Your saying the front is an et20 offset wheel?? I have a set of style 32 also e39, but 18 inch et20, and they stick out a good 2cm out of the front guard. Can you do me a favour and have a look what your f...
by Vanne
Thu 11 Aug, 2016 06:31
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Vanne's 3rd Z3. New project...
Replies: 7
Views: 6688

Vanne's 3rd Z3. New project...

Since my Z4MC is taking a much more track oriented route these days, I was toying around with getting a z3 roady. (Owned a few before) just to jump in and hoot around on shopping/friends visit and such.. So i bought this... http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x461/Vannedc/main%203.jpeg I know the mi...
by Vanne
Fri 01 Feb, 2013 05:46
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Project progress
Replies: 125
Views: 20341

Re: Project progress

Did I mention I LOVE your front bumper!!!!!! It's awesome!!!
by Vanne
Thu 31 Jan, 2013 03:46
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Project progress
Replies: 125
Views: 20341

Re: Project progress

Mate I love this build, but please, please remove that license plate from the front air dam...

Sides that its dead sexy mate and looks like a great quality job ;) hat off to ya :D
by Vanne
Fri 28 Dec, 2012 04:55
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Gookah's Z3 2.8 Progress
Replies: 104
Views: 49197

Re: Z3 2.8 Progress Journal

Hi ya Gookah, Mate extremely interested in your updated console. I also have a 2k z3 but a coupe, mine has the older style console in it with the larger push button switches. I recently bought a 2001 console (like your new one) but was wondering if the connectors at the back of the switches will be ...
by Vanne
Sun 09 Dec, 2012 11:17
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Project progress
Replies: 125
Views: 20341

Re: Project progress

Great mate, more pics please?
by Vanne
Mon 03 Dec, 2012 06:23
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Project progress
Replies: 125
Views: 20341

Re: Project progress

Looks awesome....

What is that front bumper??
by Vanne
Wed 03 Oct, 2012 04:23
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: BMW Z3 Atlanta Blau
Replies: 8
Views: 2904

Re: BMW Z3 Atlanta Blau

Very nice, love the roll hoops : D
by Vanne
Tue 25 Sep, 2012 08:26
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Vanne's Z3 in Dubai
Replies: 3
Views: 1722

Re: Vanne's Z3 in Dubai

And another pic...

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by Vanne
Wed 19 Sep, 2012 11:31
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Vanne's Z3 in Dubai
Replies: 3
Views: 1722

Vanne's Z3 in Dubai

Lol.. Though that would be funny, rather the same topic as my old one. Hehe Well been a while and a lot has happened sinze we sold our great little 1.9 Zed in Christchurch... Added a little boy to the team (JT- Jackson Theo) and another little one on the way end Jan.. (scared stiff ;) but seriously,...
by Vanne
Wed 19 Sep, 2012 11:15
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Vanne's Z3 98 1.9 In christchurch
Replies: 17
Views: 4169

Re: Vanne's Z3 98 1.9 In christchurch

Nope, not oil n gas..

I drive planes for the daily grind : D
by Vanne
Mon 27 Aug, 2012 18:21
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: I am also back :D
Replies: 0
Views: 997

I am also back :D

Hi everyone. :D Well, it's been a while, when I was on here initially, we bought a red zed 1.9 roadster in nz, Christchurch. Had heaps of fun it. Well a year or so on, and I just bought another Z3, but a black 2.8 Coupe this time. Picking it up tomorrow, yay!!!! Looks like it will need quite a bit o...
by Vanne
Sat 08 Oct, 2011 06:34
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Vanne's Z3 98 1.9 In christchurch
Replies: 17
Views: 4169

okay, kinda end of an era for us (both me and my wife) as we sold the Red Zed today... *sigh* we didnt want to let her go, but as we are moving to Dubai, its not worthwhile shipping her across.. A lovely girl came and took her to her new home. Hope she will have as much fun in the Zed as we did.. It...
by Vanne
Sat 08 Oct, 2011 06:24
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: New Z4 coming into the family tomorrow
Replies: 13
Views: 2317

just awesome :)
by Vanne
Sun 28 Aug, 2011 05:37
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: First Pic of my Z3
Replies: 15
Views: 2533

nice Zed mate, but just a query 1.8l? you mean 1.9l right?
anyhows, looks awesome and no doubt summer will be great fun :)
by Vanne
Tue 09 Aug, 2011 20:54
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Finally got my Z3 Today...
Replies: 18
Views: 2268

nice car mate :) looks great! just OT, why is it peeps cover their license plates?
by Vanne
Tue 09 Aug, 2011 20:52
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Toms 1.9 roadster project
Replies: 55
Views: 10373

mate, bloody good job mate.. She looks absolutely awesome! :)

cheers
by Vanne
Fri 08 Jul, 2011 20:06
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Moving to Dubai, looking for a Z3 (m/non m) Coupe...
Replies: 2
Views: 1066

Sounds like a great start, thanks Richard.
by Vanne
Thu 07 Jul, 2011 22:28
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Moving to Dubai, looking for a Z3 (m/non m) Coupe...
Replies: 2
Views: 1066

Moving to Dubai, looking for a Z3 (m/non m) Coupe...

Hi everyone, iam moving to Dubai in December and after i sell :bawl: my current Z3 1998 here in New Zealand, ill be on the lookout for a Z3 coupe... anyone know what to steer clear from and what to look for when inspecting a potential car? i would think not too many around of the coupes in UAE eithe...
by Vanne
Wed 25 May, 2011 21:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: hornel's Z3M Steering Wheel Fitted
Replies: 13
Views: 1155

Nice wheel!! How do you guys feel about forgoing the airbag on the drivers side?

I've got a real nice momo wheel in mind ATM....
by Vanne
Wed 25 May, 2011 21:15
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Vanne's Z3 98 1.9 In christchurch
Replies: 17
Views: 4169

Am going to give 2pack areoldite a go first.. As long as it doesn't get any worse... Kinda annoyed though..
by Vanne
Wed 25 May, 2011 21:12
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Photos of my Zed
Replies: 26
Views: 2127

Jim, you are /THE/ man with a camera! Really nice Zed shots mate. Keep em coming! :D
by Vanne
Wed 25 May, 2011 21:08
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: For maurice
Replies: 5
Views: 863

Nice black Zed!! Very spiffy! :D
by Vanne
Tue 24 May, 2011 04:19
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Vanne's Z3 98 1.9 In christchurch
Replies: 17
Views: 4169

Heh actually, just looking at the first photos I put up, on one of the pics you can see evidence of the same crack... I think... Funny how I did not see that before... Eitherway the question still stands how to fix it best?

Cheers!!! :dunce:
by Vanne
Tue 24 May, 2011 04:16
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Vanne's Z3 98 1.9 In christchurch
Replies: 17
Views: 4169

Well there you have it, one a good note though, I spent about 3 hours cleaning the rims today and the car now looks awesome again!!! :D
by Vanne
Mon 23 May, 2011 20:11
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My Zed!
Replies: 12
Views: 1394

Nice zed there and welcome to the forums. :lol:

I am also going to be doing the cold air intake mod :)
by Vanne
Mon 09 May, 2011 21:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 1998 and 1997 steering wheels/size/grip/looks?
Replies: 4
Views: 801

Is the 1998 steering wheel smaller in diameter? Anyone know? Here are the 2 pics.

Image

And

Image

Cheers and thanks
by Vanne
Mon 09 May, 2011 20:55
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Newbee first pics
Replies: 25
Views: 3378

Love the yellow mate, probably going to be my next zed colour. Though I hate marmite yuk! :D
The wheels are awesome too, same stagger and sizes as mine.

Welcome! : )
by Vanne
Mon 09 May, 2011 03:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 1998 and 1997 steering wheels/size/grip/looks?
Replies: 4
Views: 801

Thanks, just to clarify, both wheels are pre 99, so interchangeable?
by Vanne
Sun 08 May, 2011 21:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 1998 and 1997 steering wheels/size/grip/looks?
Replies: 4
Views: 801

Z3 1998 and 1997 steering wheels/size/grip/looks?

Hi, just wondering what steering wheel peeps prefer? Mine has a lot of sun damage on it at the top and I can replace it. Are both wheels the same size as in round? And how is the grip on both?

Cheers
by Vanne
Sun 08 May, 2011 20:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: electric seat wont go up or down but will go back and forwar
Replies: 13
Views: 7030

Yeah mate up/down on drivers side here only too. :|
Hehe not too worry though, I only last week found it could go up and down. Hehe :dunce:
by Vanne
Sun 08 May, 2011 20:09
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 18
Views: 1993

Nice zed mate, looks like someone has done the /clear/ indicator front headlight mod. Nice!! Also like the colour. : )
How many miles on it? Regards