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Hi All, I'm looking to upgrade my drivers seat to a fixed back seat, the standard seat provides hardly any support around corners, even with seat spacer mod installed. I'm struggling to find a UK supplier for the sliders and mounting brackets, ideally i would like to use sliders but fixed is an opti...

lightning wrote:Clearly not!

I didn't end up getting the remap, I will post up the results when It gets booked in again.

Hardtop to cover up my new soft top

peter2b wrote:do you get a free dog with it? nice top thought
peter2b

Haha no unfortunately , would love another sausage dog though, they are awesome.

No longer needed. Kit purchased.

I've finally managed to source a fitting kit, finally picked up the hardtop today, front bolts in and ratchet strapped to the seat base, worked perfectly. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxhPyccXIjKoanlYYU15Rl8yQTA/view?usp=docslist_api https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxhPyccXIjKocy1iVkdmdFZrZ1k/v...

Are there any on the German eBay atm? my German isn't great.

Julie Z3 wrote:We didn't bother with the full kit, but picked up the genuine brackets off german eBay new for a lot less than some people want for used ones!

I wouldn't worry too much about the heated rear window. I've never needed it when my top was fitted. I could probably make my own loom for the heated window, looks like a simple loom with basic plugs. Picking up the hardtop tomorrow, going to be interesting with no rear fixing brackets, lots of cab...

Do you know if the main rear brackets are available from BMW main dealer? I cannot seem to find any online, even on eBay.

Had the same issue with mine, the plastic securing lugs for the thermostat had snapped off. You can replace them with metal versions. Is that on an M44 engine? What lugs are those? Internal that secure the actual valve in place? Did they allow the valve to move slightly and affect operation? The me...

As above, I would like to purchase a hard top fitting kit.

Thanks

Hi all, Just purchased a hard top for my Z3, is there anywhere in particular I can buy the full fixing kits? Am I right in thinking I need the rear fixing mounts, loom for heated window, heated window switch and screws? If anyone can point me in the right direction for those bits, that would be grea...

Toothpaste is a good way to remove grime from headlights, I've used it a couple of times and has come up well.

Had the same issue with mine, the plastic securing lugs for the thermostat had snapped off. You can replace them with metal versions.

It would be great to hear from anyone who has fitted the lower brace while on lowering springs. I live in London and my girlfriend drives the car a fair bit, I don't want to put the lower one on to have smashed to pieces by the evil speed humps after a few months. The car is currently on H&R 30m...

Oh dear, that must of been annoying to find out it had been stolen.

I plan to use the car on track, nothing quite like a top down track day in the summer.

I found a pair of rear strut braces from Bertini, has anyone had any experience with this brand?

Ahh two conflicting comments there.. Anyone else care to add?

Hi all,

I am looking at getting some rear upper and lower strut braces for my Z3, I have read that the lower strut brace can be a concern with ground clearance, I am currently on H&R 30mm lowering springs and shocks.

Does anyone have an opinion on the results of fitting these braces?

Ben

My clock works, but no other functions such as mpg or outside temp. Have you checked the fuses on your car? If you have a multimeter it would be quick to check for power to your unit.

Getting a remap tomorrow, also took the car out for a good drive, there is a noticeable kick at around 4.5k compared to the stock manifold setup. Can't wait for the remap to compliment the new manifold. I will try and get a dyno printout up too.

Hi all,

So my circle OBC does not cycle through the options when the BC stalk is depressed. I've changed the stalk but to no avail. Is there any thing else I can check?

Thanks all!

The bigger manifold allows alot more air compared to the standard, it isn't just a case shifting the torque from lower down. Obviously they require a remap to fully utilise the greater airflow. To be honest, I don't drive the car enough to notice a difference, but it's the equivalent of the m50 mani...

Hi all I'm looking for a mapping company near London who will accommodate for the new manifold on the remap. Thanks North, South, East or West ? I had my 2.8 remapped years ago by Jason at B+W http://www.independentbmwspecialist.co.uk/ http://www.bwchiptune.co.uk/ Anywhere around London, or even th...

To be honest, I don't drive the car enough to notice a difference, but it's the equivalent of the m50 manifold swap on the older 2.8. The M54b30 manifold that I fitted has much larger ports than the standard m52u.

Hi all

I've just installed the larger port inlet manifold from the 330ci onto my bmw z3 2.8 m52tu, I'm looking for a mapping company near London who will accommodate for the new manifold on the remap.

Thanks