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2001 2.2i here with 118k on clock. IMO 100k miles is not the residual or reliabilty trigger point it used to be for used cars. I've heard of 300k or more being expected from cared for BMW 6 cylinder engines. The prior more common place process of clocking cars has significantly reduced in recent yea...

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I have shared my expererience re lower wishbone upgrades to Z3m items here At some point I will probably aim to improve rear a little. No major issues just a little bunny hop when accelerating over uneven dry surfaces with some lock applied....as reported by many. Not keen on coloured powerflex item...

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I have shared my expererience re lower wishbone upgrades to Z3m items here At some point I will probably aim to improve rear a little. No major issues just a little bunny hop when accelerating over uneven dry surfaces with some lock applied. Not keen on coloured powerflex items as they stand out lik...

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Now fitted these less tramlining & noise, (new drop links & brackets no doubt helping here) Less dive, less understeer & significantly firmer under testing emergency & hard braking, (previously a slight wobble). Better turn in & accuracy into bends. Easy to get carried away here ...

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Went for OE in the end - Reasoning being I read a couple of recent posts on other boards alleging the Lemforder items may have been revised more recently. Some have allegedly had fitting issues. This not confirmed but I wasn't going to take the chance of having avoidable hassle.

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Ordered 2 of these OE items as diagram. Quite cheap to source new & my help keep my OCD at bay........assuming they fit.

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Bit the bullet & ordered a pair of the Z3M items.

Will probably fit these at same time as the new OE ARB drop links

It's tempting to fit the links 1st to evaluate improvement of each, however, time & instalation venue practicalities may dictate otherwise.

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Bitten the bullet & ordered a pair of the Z3m items.

Will probably fit these at same time as the new OE ARB drop links

It's tempting to fit the links 1st to evaluate improvement of each, however, time & instalation venue practicalities may dictate otherwise.

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There are 2 connection boxes for the ABS connectors that sit on the rear carrier/subframe , (one each side and rear facing). I have noticed an abscence of covers on each of the plastic housing/connector holder boxes. Spoke to dealer and was told some have covers whereas other don't. Guiy I spoke to ...

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Thanks - response appreciated

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Glad PSI has yielded some improvement

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Thats a really interesting direct comparison what with yours being the same car, same year & showing half the mileage. I had wondered how much is down to technique but odd if folk don't have issues with other cars. Despite positive experience thus far I admit that I do give some thought to chang...

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2001 2.2 SE with 112k showing on odometer - original M-Sport chromeline gearknob, standard clutch cable. I just changed box & diff oil as preventative maintenance albeit only 100 miles ago so not noticed any diference of yet. Fluids out were in good condition with original colour & smell plu...

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Just to add that whilst the Z3 looks are a bonus IMO the cars dynamics are far IMO not leagues away from MK1 MX-5. Having driven fresh & stale examples of both Z3 & NA Mk 1 MX-5 I don't consider the Z3 to be a more dire proposition. Both can be fine cars & both can be compromised by poor...

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Don't know where you are getting alignment done but worth using a decent outfit - I used kwik fit once.........Never again If good specialist not known locally then try www.alignmycar.co.uk - Most on that site use "Hunter" systems like BMW KDS. Not convinced the noise is the tracking thoug...

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I don't own a torque wrench - I did once but it got damaged in a prior house move albeit I can borrow one as hopefully I can get access to a suitable workshop & tools..........beats crawling under the car on the drive & more kit on hand in event of siezed fastenings too. Torque numbers make ...

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The magazine has email contact facility albeit you seem to have to register to use it. You could maybe send a short but purposeful email to the letters page. They may have an email address for this in the mag but remeber these get edited if folk rant on too much. All classics older & modern have...

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Thanks for confirming. I need to check with dealer again as real oem lists these as a pair - thus the near £30 price quoted may have been for two ARB drop links & not one. I take it this is easy enough to do on a driveway. Was planning to do this : 1. Double wheel jack car at front sills. 2. App...

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Thankyou that's very helpful

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Thanks for replying. You say you replaced other fittings. The parts I am looking to replace are 2x item 16. A said keen to avoid cheap items - I have deliberately only considered Lemforder items asalternatives to BMW parts as they are supposedly suppliers to BMW. The Lemforder ones I linked to offer...

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Nearside balljoint replaced 7k ago so may wait until I need nearside before getting bushes or could replace older baljoint & bushes together.

Thanks for all replies - any other comments still appreciated.

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Why do you want the M type? For reasons I stated in my opening post.....cost, OE looks preventing disputed insurance claims, ease of swap, no need to modify the new items, & no physical change to factory alignment if alignment checked & adjusted to allow for any iisues caused from inatalati...

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Jealous of the carport & garage.

Currently in rental until we buy again, (hoping this won't be in too distant future). Large but unsheltered drive & garage full of stored stuff is ously restricting my detailing opportunities on damp days

Your two Z's looking good there

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Welcome aboard

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Sorry to hear of this.

CCTV may be way forward for helping with future repeat attempt(s).

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For the front end as title on 2.2 SE. Nearside front ARB drop link has slight wear & going to change as a pair. Don't want rubbish - Found Lemforder OE spec items here Compared Motormec, C3BMW & ECP & above seem best v.f.m. Interested in any v.f.m. for decent ones &/or tips re fittin...

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Car is a 2001 2.2i SE, (not sport), runing stock non- staggered alloys. Car has done 112k historied & believed genuine miles. I have driven/owned various competent RWD cars & various Z3's both fresh & tired. I don't have unreasonable expectations of the Z3 which I have been happy with &a...

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Assuming you fitted the Z3M bushes after the other mods did you notice a significant improvement on these over stock compared to the old items ? What was mileage when you swapped them ? Were the old wishbone bushes knackered ? Don't want to mess with powerflex after reading mixed commentrs re need t...

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I would geuinely love to be able buy this if car as good as it looks and sounds on here.

........sadly I 100% cannot justify doing so at present

G.L.W.T.S.

If serious re the X5 then maybe check out my E53 Buyers Guide

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Attempted a similar venture myself a few years back but fell at initial admin & later medical hurdles when still in UK

Never met you but wishing you & yours Good Luck !

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I have just changed the gearbox & NON LSD final drive fluids on 2001 Z3 2.2i. & have following for sale as unused/unopened. Gearbox Oil - Fuchs Titan Sintofluid SAE 75w-80 As original factory fill - synthetic manual transmission fluid - 1 Litre. Normal Opie Price £12.24 inc vat Final drive o...

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Has anyone on here fitted 4 x Falken ZE912's yet ?

Particularly interested to see a direct comparison test between full set of these versus full set of Falken 452's

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Impressive yet to me a little daunting.

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Great..........will await update

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The ebay sourced, (non Peake), adapter cable which is essentially in principal the same as your proposed d.i.y. adapter was only ordered yesterday afternoon but arrived this morning. Just a basic uk sourced 20PIN Male to 16PIN female. Various similar leads can be seen here Connected it up in between...

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Thanks for posting the link albeit I have seen it before. As said in my opening post I am aware of the procedure by earthing pin 7. I already have one Peake & dont really want to by another so no likelihood of me throwing £100 on top of this. For info of anyone buyiong one for a facelift it may ...

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Original post nearly 2 years old. Not sure if OP sold up or not, however, I did buy his old Peake Code reader.

I have issues with using it for service reset on my facelift see other recent post.

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Just done an oil service (properly). Please see copy of email I just sent tonight to Peake (USA) OBDUK & Talktomycar. In summary I have both dash 16 pin socket & the 20 pin socket in engine bay. Peake manual says that 01-03 Z3's have both sockets & if oil service message & 5 lights w...

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Thanks again - duly noted

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Even at this time of the year I actually find the Z3 2.2i relatively economical......

...........relative, that is to mpg from cold engine, short winter trips in the X5

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Now edited Duplicate - Please ignore/delete.

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Thanks for reply - appreciated

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2001 Z3 2.2i SE Looking to change engine oil gearbox & final drive,(non lsd), diff fluids. Have spent hours reading multiple posts fluid changes, (aware final drive spec varies for LSD & open diff like mine & importance of "o"rings). I would appreciate definitive measurement si...

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Thanks for replies

Mod's there are 2 topics running on this subject , (started by others), I posted on both with a view to catching the attention of those subscribed to both. Merge topics if you prefer.

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No problem - thanks for taking the time to look into this.

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Indy that changed my brake fluid claims otherwise & says can only be reset when service lamps reset. I have read other posts suggesting it can only be done at Insp 1 or 2 and not oil inspection. I can insist with my bmw indy it is possible to reset brake fuid clock seperately but if he insists n...

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Worth considering the handbrake. If not adjusted properly you get rattle noise. Easy way to diagnose with top down and driving over bumpy road gently apply hanbrake a little way - if it stops the nosie thats your problem. Solution is usually to cause same to be adjusted properly. Maybe worhwhile loo...

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Thanks I really appreciate this No rush so as and when you are able. My 5 lamps just all gone out & with the oil change forthcoming. I am not in a hurry to change the oil this was changed by my indy when they changed the brake fluid 7k miles ago, (as an extra action when I still had 3 lamps &...

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Revisiting this thread on back of getting titred of looking at the "brake fluid change required clock" The logic is obvious - the fluid changes are carried out during a service routine, when the SI lights would be reset anyway. Above reply is appreciated but I don't accept the logic here. ...

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I tried adjusting my X5 headlamps myself a couple of days ago. I did my best to replicate an online guide that directed me to precisely draw lines & make marks on a wall or garage door. I had a go but found it a total waste of time, (though bear in mind I have xenons on the X5). I gave up & ...

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Inserts or upgrades - Rear subframe carrier bushes.

Inserts or upgrades - Rear subframe carrier bushes.

Covers for rear connector holders

Unsmooth box & gearchanges........I don't get it.

Lemforder ARB drop links

Anyone fitted Z3M rear wishbone bushes as 1 off upgrade ?

For Sale : Z3 Gearbox & Diff Oil (Non LSD)

Which Peake adapter for service reset on early facelift ??

Sump, Box & Non LSD gasket/washer info requested