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Joycey

I'm with Gookah on this one I agree. But I'm also not to fussed weather its on and M or not. He's clearly not trying to make his car look like an M. It actually looks smart. Would look better further back on the sill.

Lee

Joycey

Would be nice to see you post on our forums over here more often. Not many people offer first hand advice.

Lee

Joycey

Is it item number 3 in this diagram?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=41&fg=10

Joycey

Me too I would be right round. Theres not a job on these z3's I havent done yet. Shame your so far away!

Lee

Joycey

Email a guy on here called "spurs fan in a coupe" He has two z3's in for breaking at the moment. I actually removed the rear ABS sensor last sunday for a car i was working on.

Lee

Joycey

Funny you should mention that Dino i have in my possession a BMW prototype engine. An M62 twin turbo tuned by Cosworth. The same engines they eventually put in the Bentley arnage.

So watch this space.

Lee

Joycey

I have read this thread so many times, the envy i feel is unreal. One day in the future i may have to follow in your foot steps.

Top work!

Lee

Joycey

Exactly, the only thing that worries me is why hide its history. I carried out a HPI check and VIN number check yesterday on this car all seems correct. Seeing as my M is white its not original unlike this one.

It does need alot of work but the perfect project.

Lee

Joycey

Cracking zed you have mate, my first zed was a 2.8.

Lee

Joycey

That White Z3M is original, Its the only one in RHD in the UK the other 3 are LHD.

Bare in mind that white Z3M used to be supercharged in the past, also the seller has no service history and she's ropey round the edges. (Guages dont work,Currently flat battery,little rust)

Lee

Joycey

The Z3M springs are different on the front compared to normal Z3 shocks, So you will need to change the shocks too. But the rears fit ok.

I went down the same path as you last year. In the end i settled for 35mm lowering springs which still have just enough space round the tyre.

Lee

Joycey

There are some guys that do wrapping mobile over your neck of the woods dino.

Same guys that did the cars for Top Gear.

Lee

Joycey

I agree and also hear its a 2 week ban you will be back. I dont think anyone has complained its just the over conrtolling nature of the moderators. Its a great fourm but freedom of speach is very restricted.

Lee

Joycey

Personally found the comments quite funny, Obviously the moderator didnt

Joycey

Alright mate, Yeah I did hear

Oh well life goes on.

Joycey

Dino D, The plate is held on with halfords number plate stickys

Joycey

Yes it did before being removed. Although that was nearly 5 years ago.

Lee

Joycey

Stew do you have a photo of the connecting loom?

I'm curious as to what it looks like.

Lee

Joycey

Pingu I'm just about to undertake the shift pins task at home on my dad's 2.8 his gearbox is like stirring pudding so thought it was about time I sorted it for him.

Did you follow the guide kicking around the net?

And in hindsight what would you of done differently to make it easier?

Lee

Joycey

I have removed this Cd changer from my Z3M as it takes up too much space.

£30 to anyone who wants it.

Lee

Joycey

I have a set of front Z3M springs. They have been re-sprayed so in good condition.

£30ono Just clogging up space.

Lee

Joycey

I have stripped down a set of seats from a pre-facelift model non heated. Note: the main connectors are not the same between the facelift and pre-facelift. * Seat frames in working order x2 £25 each * Seat motors x4 £30 each if you send me your old motor or £60 to buy * Seat base wiring harness x2 o...

Joycey

What did you do with the old black grills?

Joycey

I managed to find an original BMW Aero spoiler.

Also some Ice white footwell lighting.

Home made hardtop stand.

Lee

Joycey

Morning do you still have the hard top fitting kit?

Lee

Joycey

pingu wrote:
Joycey wrote:This is something I'm doing while its winter. I have a donor car just doing some more homework on engines. I can't make my mind up on the engine (3.0 single turbo from the e46 or the 4 pot)
Why?

Because i can...

Joycey

Interesting opinions. This is something I'm doing while its winter. I have a donor car just doing some more homework on engines. I can't make my mind up on the engine (3.0 single turbo from the e46 or the 4 pot) Also overcoming the torque figures through that rear subframe will need addressing. othe...

Joycey

Thanks C_U but that's only for the coupes. The Hunt goes on.

Lee

Joycey

I'm trying to find an Aero Spoiler or even the veilside copy.

If anyone see's one or knows someone selling one let me know.

Cheers

Lee

Joycey

Been a long time since i updated this but shes had one hell of a year.

Full chassis rebuild, Fuel tank change, Stormworks parts, Lowered 35mm, Spacers, New wrap.

Hard top is now on too.

Joycey

That will keep you busy!

New fuel tank to fit.
Source front lower quarter
Source eaither Bmw aero spoiler or veilside
Fit custom halo rings

Then inbetween that i have 3 Z3's booked in for full chassis rebuilds and one wants new shocks all round.

Lee

Joycey

Not to far from me, im working in abingdon at the moment. It would be a shame to write a car off with such minor damage.

Lee

Joycey

Thats some serious attention to detail Gookah my hat goes off to you.

Lee

Joycey

That goes without saying you could even half the age i quoted. My point is that they have lasted this long. The shocks are another topic altogether you cant compare the shocks to the bushes in terms of lifespan. Too add: From what ive seen of the shocks ive changed most of them went along time ago, ...

Joycey

I'm sorry to hear about your accident mate. But from what i can see i wouldn't class this as a write off. The way i would tackle this is not buying everything brand new as described. I would source a new bumper of course along with light unit etc. But other things you will be able to source from peo...

Joycey

Ive been asked this question again and again. Ive done 5 Z3 chassis rebuilds this year. The way i see it is: Your car has lasted the last 15-17 years on the standard lemfonder bushe's. If you replace like for like will you own it for the next 15-17 years? The powerflex bushes are great becuase you d...

Joycey

Your going to get that type of wear with the car being lowered, How much have you dropped the car by?

I dropped my "M" by 35mm and the tyre wear is only marginally off on the rear.

Lee

Joycey

Welcome Gaz, The clonk you hear when changing gear is very common. I have restored 5 z3's this year which all had this problem. The cause seemed to vary from car to car. One being the Diff bushe another being the guibo bushe which joins the gearbox on my M it was the UJ itself. All these parts are i...

Joycey

All these comments are valid and true but for me the difference: I owned my 2.8 for 4 years and loved it (could'nt bring myself to sell it so my dad now owns it). I would say it's a fast car but more like a powerful cruiser and did'nt really come to life until the rpm's got high. Even then when at h...

Joycey

I have a funny feeling that space is the other side of the transmission tunnel, maybe the side of the gearbox. I'm sure someone can confirm.

I'm 6,1 and found having the seat more upright allowed the seat to travel back further. Might be of some use.

Lee

Joycey

Differant shape lex, i have a perspex defflector for chrome hoops if you want it?

Joycey

I like the sound of that car cover, Wouldnt happen to have a picture at all?

Joycey

@sviru could you do a photo from the front on. Im curious and tempted to buy a set. What made you fit them in front of the lense?

Lee

Joycey

Once i had put my car back together after removing my fuel tank i had a similar rattle develop only over uneven surfaces. After hours of tapping things with a rubber mallet i found it to be the anti-vibration clips that hold the rear callipers in place, they had lost their elasticity. Also while you...

Joycey

She was Silver before.

Thats correct, wrapping wont hide any paint defects, even stone chips will show up.

I recently had the front bumper re wrapped becuase of all the stone marks and the paint underneith has been protected well.

Lee

Joycey

My M has been wrapped in Pearlescent white. It’s been on for nearly four years now and still looks beautiful. Look out for two types of wrapping material 3M and Hexis. ones easier to apply but the other gives you a better finish. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/280x200q90/11/tcw1.jpg http://imagize...

Joycey

Mine is missing, Let me know what postage you would like and a paypal address.

Lee

Joycey

Hopefully this will expand and become a very good page.

I run the BMW Buy & Sell/swap page and that’s up to 17,000 members already.

Set some strict rules and stick to them. I have found over the years not to get involved in any debate and just delete/ban inappropriate posts.

Joycey

A friend i know has that system on his M, the noise is incredible. Look forward to hearing it at some meets.

Lee

Joycey

I have also seen about 4 other non M's never seen yours though

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