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by GISPOT
Tue 20 Feb, 2018 21:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: POPULAR MODIFICATIONS for Z3
Replies: 20
Views: 31578

Re: POPULAR MODIFICATIONS for Z3

Thanks for all your responses last year on giving my 1997 Z3 some simple upgrades & mods. Sorry for long delay in replying but every man's nightmare grabbed me with the big C. So spent most of the last 10 months in a Lymphoma unit. However, out now & ready to play with my lovely Z. So to tak...
by GISPOT
Fri 17 Mar, 2017 10:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: POPULAR MODIFICATIONS for Z3
Replies: 20
Views: 31578

POPULAR MODIFICATIONS for Z3

I have owned a 1997 Z3 with very low mileage for 3- years now & love it to bits especially on sunny days. I'm now reviewing what proven & stylish modifications can be done to such a model to add a little more "grunt factor" to her. Have already replaced the standard wheels for a co...
by GISPOT
Mon 27 Feb, 2017 15:32
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: angel eyes headlights upgrade for 1997 Z3
Replies: 8
Views: 7786

Re: angel eyes headlights upgrade for 1997 Z3

Great stuff and cant wait to do the job at the weekend!
Thanks for being so helpful
Regards,
by GISPOT
Mon 27 Feb, 2017 14:38
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: angel eyes headlights upgrade for 1997 Z3
Replies: 8
Views: 7786

Re: angel eyes headlights upgrade for 1997 Z3

OK & thanks again. You sound very confident about this product's results.
So will most likely give it try first, at least
Best,
Simon C
by GISPOT
Mon 27 Feb, 2017 13:09
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: angel eyes headlights upgrade for 1997 Z3
Replies: 8
Views: 7786

Re: angel eyes headlights upgrade for 1997 Z3

Hi there, Well, I'm motivated to change current ones primarily because front lens' are degraded. Then when looking around for replacements, a friend said why not upgrade to angel eyes unit at same time. So I guess I would look at both options with the need to polish up the current front lens' with s...
by GISPOT
Mon 27 Feb, 2017 12:40
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: angel eyes headlights upgrade for 1997 Z3
Replies: 8
Views: 7786

angel eyes headlights upgrade for 1997 Z3

Hi there, Has anyone previous experience of upgrading a late 1990's Z3 headlights with Angel eye units? I have a 1997 in great condition but the headlights are close to "unfit for purpose" in bad weather conditions. Any tips on what types to buy / wiring conversions needed / part numbers e...
by GISPOT
Wed 26 Oct, 2016 13:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: WHEEL RIM & TYRE SIZES for Z3
Replies: 0
Views: 1084

WHEEL RIM & TYRE SIZES for Z3

I am considering creating a little more traction to my rear axle by increasing the rim & tyre sizes to my 1997 Z3 automatic. Can anyone from their own experience or just technical knowhow, advise me what rim sizes & tyres I can increase to without fouling wheel arches or other situations / a...
by GISPOT
Sat 10 Oct, 2015 11:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: CUTTING LOUVRES INTO BONNET
Replies: 7
Views: 1837

CUTTING LOUVRES INTO BONNET

Hi all Z3 owners. I have owned a 1997 Z3 for about a year now & just love it. Looking at creating it slightly retro 1960 look for it because I consider the general body style & bonnet suggests that era. So has anyone tried cutting louvred vents into their bonnet or seen it done, in the style...
by GISPOT
Sat 30 May, 2015 08:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: EASY FIT ROLL BAR WITH WINDSHIELD
Replies: 9
Views: 1923

Re: EASY FIT ROLL BAR WITH WINDSHIELD

Andy is in the UK...In fact if you look further down on the scrolling list of posts, you will see his article there today,( "For sale: OEM Z3 Roll hoops and center box") and just next he has listed the wind deflector too... You can send him a PM (Private message) or reply to his post aski...
by GISPOT
Sat 30 May, 2015 08:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: EASY FIT ROLL BAR WITH WINDSHIELD
Replies: 9
Views: 1923

Re: EASY FIT ROLL BAR WITH WINDSHIELD

Hi and welcome to the forum... You're talking £280 excluding postage... Spurs fan in a Coupe (Andy) has a set of OEM roll hoops complete with the fitting kit and the trim... He is asking £300 - "negotiable".... Also he has an OEM wind deflector for sale... perhaps have a chat to him and p...
by GISPOT
Sat 30 May, 2015 08:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: EASY FIT ROLL BAR WITH WINDSHIELD
Replies: 9
Views: 1923

Re: EASY FIT ROLL BAR WITH WINDSHIELD

I think the hoops you are referring too will block the lid to the storage compartment, not that that is a problem, mines just full of junk. you could always remove the box and fit a subwoofer in the space (keeping the lid in place). im sure I have seen a few members cars with this type of hoop fitt...
by GISPOT
Fri 29 May, 2015 20:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: EASY FIT ROLL BAR WITH WINDSHIELD
Replies: 9
Views: 1923

EASY FIT ROLL BAR WITH WINDSHIELD

Hi there. I have just joined zroadster.net and am interested to know if any of you have already bought & fitted a "cosmetic" type of roll bar with windshield? I've seen a company (Deluxe Automobile) in Germany advertising them for around £280- sterling & they claim they are easy to...