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by Mad Max
Sun 04 Aug, 2013 13:37
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Clunk, click, clunk, groan
Replies: 31
Views: 7318

Re: Clunk, click, clunk, groan

Heya Pingu,

Cheers for the input... how would I have her up in the air and be able to rock her around? Even on ramp that wouldn't really be safe.

Unfortunately I'm thinking it's something to do with the drive train... which includes the most expensive failures..! :(
by Mad Max
Sun 04 Aug, 2013 13:14
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Clunk, click, clunk, groan
Replies: 31
Views: 7318

Re: Clunk, click, clunk, groan

Hummmmn, good spot there Del - it does appear that the spring pads are in upside-down, they need swapping around! http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p177/maximilianwettern/Z3MC/IMG-20130713-00033.jpg vs: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CM92&mospid=48075&btnr=33_0459&hg=33&a...
by Mad Max
Sun 04 Aug, 2013 12:02
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Clunk, click, clunk, groan
Replies: 31
Views: 7318

Re: Clunk, click, clunk, groan

Well the calliper was more than a little reluctant to move, she'd need to go up on ramps and get a bigger breaker bar than we had available this morning to get it off I'm afraid.

Still, it all looks fine, the pins are still poking out of the back as they should.

Damn!
by Mad Max
Sat 03 Aug, 2013 18:13
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: s54 M Roadster from 99p
Replies: 34
Views: 7262

Re: s54 M Roadster from 99p

Jon - you should have had that "CSL beater" MC that went for £8,850. Then the coupe lot wouldn't rip on you so much ;) I have a coupe I prefer :twisted: As hard as it is for them to comprehend I PREFER my Z3s roofless. It's what they were designed for :wink: Haha! Just messing with you ma...
by Mad Max
Sat 03 Aug, 2013 16:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: To Remap or not to Remap? That is the question!
Replies: 18
Views: 1434

Re: To Remap or not to Remap? That is the question!

As I remarked in my article on the Z3 Knowledgebase, people tend to be obsessed with peak power, where a remap will usually give only about 5% on a non-turbocharged engine. The real gain is about 10% to 15% in the mid-range power and - more importantly - torque, which makes the car far more respons...
by Mad Max
Sat 03 Aug, 2013 16:13
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Clunk, click, clunk, groan
Replies: 31
Views: 7318

Re: Clunk, click, clunk, groan

Southernboy wrote::oops: ...that possibly explains the elusiveness encountered trying to find them...
No worries matey, I appreciate the help anyways :)
by Mad Max
Sat 03 Aug, 2013 16:08
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Clunk, click, clunk, groan
Replies: 31
Views: 7318

Re: Clunk, click, clunk, groan

Brian - Spot on! I'll be checking that all tomorrow morning with a mate for backup. Thanks for the pic, that's perfect. Southernboy - Worth checking out the KB anyways, there's a load of good articles in there! Couldn't find one on the counterweight, but... Dave - D'oh! Ah well, it was fun lying on ...
by Mad Max
Sat 03 Aug, 2013 15:34
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Clunk, click, clunk, groan
Replies: 31
Views: 7318

Re: Clunk, click, clunk, groan

Well I've had a look for them, but I can't see them! It's hardly definitive, but I'm guessing this is the area to look in: http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p177/maximilianwettern/Z3MC/IMG-20130803-00101.jpg One thing I did find was a loose bit of wiring loom, where it plugs into the rear numberpla...
by Mad Max
Sat 03 Aug, 2013 14:49
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Clunk, click, clunk, groan
Replies: 31
Views: 7318

Re: Clunk, click, clunk, groan

All still present and doing their job as they should... unfortunately! That'd have been a lovely cheap fix!!
by Mad Max
Sat 03 Aug, 2013 14:29
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Clunk, click, clunk, groan
Replies: 31
Views: 7318

Re: Clunk, click, clunk, groan

Heya Southernboy, thanks for the response :)

Brand new springs, brand new top mounts, brand new shocks with covers that are fine... I have not heard of this counterweight though... a quick search brought back a thread, but it really sounds and feels more drive-train related.
by Mad Max
Sat 03 Aug, 2013 13:30
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Clunk, click, clunk, groan
Replies: 31
Views: 7318

Re: Clunk, click, clunk, groan

Hey guys, Thanks for the replies :) Brian - how do I check these? If I just put the handbrake on and tried to drive away, see if it clicks then? When we were at the garage we had the car up in the air, running. Popped it into first and let it idle whilst pulling the handbrake up and letting it off s...
by Mad Max
Sat 03 Aug, 2013 12:10
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: s54 M Roadster from 99p
Replies: 34
Views: 7262

Re: s54 M Roadster from 99p

Jon - you should have had that "CSL beater" MC that went for £8,850. Then the coupe lot wouldn't rip on you so much ;)
by Mad Max
Sat 03 Aug, 2013 12:09
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Clunk, click, clunk, groan
Replies: 31
Views: 7318

Clunk, click, clunk, groan

Hey everyone, I've just got back from my local BMW specialist and even they're stumped with this one. When I pull off, and occasionally on downshifts and low speed, tight corners (either direction) there is a creaking/clunking/clicking sound from the drivers side rear wheel. The car has been up in t...
by Mad Max
Wed 31 Jul, 2013 09:41
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mad Max's - Dakar Z3M Coupe S50 - 28/06 - 2014 Update!
Replies: 24
Views: 8302

Re: Mad Max's - Dakar Z3M Coupe S50 - 21/07 - Airbox Mod

Well, I had some fun with the Z3M at the end of last week. I went for third gear and found nothing! Had to limp the car home from work in 4th gear the whole way, the linkage had come apart! Looks like last time the clutch was changed this pin wasn't replaced with a new one: http://i128.photobucket.c...
by Mad Max
Wed 31 Jul, 2013 09:16
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 clear repeaters and side lights WANTED may swop smoked
Replies: 5
Views: 810

Re: Z3 clear repeaters and side lights WANTED may swop smoke

I am tempted to see how these'd look on my Dakar... Can we change this thread to a Poll (we're getting close to the X Factor time of year!) and I'll go with what the public decide! :)
by Mad Max
Wed 24 Jul, 2013 11:19
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Showroom Shine - sample
Replies: 42
Views: 9578

Re: Showroom Shine - sample

Anyone had theirs yet?
by Mad Max
Tue 23 Jul, 2013 07:47
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mad Max's - Dakar Z3M Coupe S50 - 28/06 - 2014 Update!
Replies: 24
Views: 8302

Re: Mad Max's - Dakar Z3M Coupe S50 - 21/07 - Airbox Mod

Well the low mileage oil is still appearing on my garage floor so I've emailed BlueBell BMW to get an oil filter and the sump cover o-ring in ASAP. Hopefully this will be the end of the leaks..! :(
by Mad Max
Mon 22 Jul, 2013 17:40
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: My old Truck
Replies: 17
Views: 1937

Re: My old Truck

Year: 1956 Road Tax: 04/2012 Manufacturer: Chevrolet Transmission: Automatic Model: 3100 Fuel: Petrol Type: Pickup Power: 5359 Doors: 2 Seats: 3 Colour: Gold Seller's Warranty Expiry Date: 0 Month Reg. Date: 01/01/1956 Drive Side: Left-hand drive Mileage: 20,574 Previous Owners: 2 Engine Size: 327 ...
by Mad Max
Sun 21 Jul, 2013 21:31
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mad Max's - Dakar Z3M Coupe S50 - 28/06 - 2014 Update!
Replies: 24
Views: 8302

Re: Mad Max's - Dakar Z3M Coupe S50 - 07/07 As it should be

Little mod today, I debaffled the airbox: http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p177/maximilianwettern/Z3MC/IMG-20130721-00066.jpg http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p177/maximilianwettern/Z3MC/IMG-20130721-00067.jpg No idea if it's made any difference yet as I haven't driven it, but apparently it shou...
by Mad Max
Sat 20 Jul, 2013 18:48
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Prices on the rise ???
Replies: 15
Views: 2432

Re: Prices on the rise ???

zZ3cade - you have PM!! ;)
by Mad Max
Tue 16 Jul, 2013 09:37
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mad Max's - Dakar Z3M Coupe S50 - 28/06 - 2014 Update!
Replies: 24
Views: 8302

Re: Mad Max's - Dakar Z3M Coupe S50 - 07/07 As it should be

Here's one last pic I've been sent of the drive: http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p177/maximilianwettern/image_zps415fe693.jpg I had the seal on the engine's constant pressure valve at the weekend, fiddly little job but mine had definitely been weeping for a while: http://i128.photobucket.com/albu...
by Mad Max
Thu 11 Jul, 2013 08:49
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Red Z3 at Oulton Park and Green Z3 near Sandiway
Replies: 3
Views: 878

Re: Red Z3 at Oulton Park and Green Z3 near Sandiway

Robert - it's not you that I pretty much wave at daily on my way to work is it? Winsford to Church Minshul road..?
by Mad Max
Mon 08 Jul, 2013 19:07
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Spotted - Jonttt
Replies: 2
Views: 823

Re: Spotted - Jonttt

Well if you ever see a little ginger in an e46 waving at you then that's Alex. Apparently you were heading in the other direction.

Not the first time she's seen you out in it, she says it looks great, it's a credit to you.
by Mad Max
Mon 08 Jul, 2013 18:09
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Spotted - Jonttt
Replies: 2
Views: 823

Spotted - Jonttt

My missus (e46 320d Coupe in metalic grey) spotted you outside the Liver Building. Said it could do with a wash ;)
by Mad Max
Sun 07 Jul, 2013 11:12
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mad Max's - Dakar Z3M Coupe S50 - 28/06 - 2014 Update!
Replies: 24
Views: 8302

Mad Max's - Dakar Z3M Coupe S50 - 07/07 As it should be used

Had a great run out this morning to put the car through it's paces. At the start of the Evo Triangle: http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p177/maximilianwettern/Z3MC/IMG-20130707-00008.jpg http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p177/maximilianwettern/Z3MC/IMG-20130707-00009.jpg http://i128.photobucket.co...
by Mad Max
Sun 07 Jul, 2013 10:47
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS - M3 Evo VANOS Solenoid Seal Set
Replies: 0
Views: 344

FS - M3 Evo VANOS Solenoid Seal Set

Hi All,

As above, complete set, gaskets and o-rings:

Image

I bought as a "just in case" when I had to remove my solenoids to be soldered. Cost almost £50 at BMW (with a discount!) so £40 posted.

Cheers :)
by Mad Max
Sun 07 Jul, 2013 10:40
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED - Z3M rear coil spring(s)
Replies: 4
Views: 538

Re: WANTED - Z3M rear coil spring(s)

I've got a set as I've just put H&Rs on mine, let me dig you out a pic... http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p177/maximilianwettern/Z3MC/IMG-20130707-00016.jpg There ya go, could do with a quick paint, good condition spring pads too. PM me if you're interested :) I also have OEM ARBs, rear shock...
by Mad Max
Sat 06 Jul, 2013 18:58
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Red Z3 at Oulton Park and Green Z3 near Sandiway
Replies: 3
Views: 878

Re: Red Z3 at Oulton Park and Green Z3 near Sandiway

If it's the Boston Green 1.9 with the ///M badge in the grill then he's waved back at me a few times.
by Mad Max
Fri 05 Jul, 2013 11:34
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: ANY badges....carbon, not carbon....
Replies: 11
Views: 1064

Re: ANY badges....carbon, not carbon....

Hummmn, in which case I'll report this seller for fraud.

Apologies for any confusion, but it's also worth noting that the carbon ones will not be genuine either.
by Mad Max
Fri 05 Jul, 2013 10:50
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: ANY badges....carbon, not carbon....
Replies: 11
Views: 1064

Re: ANY badges....carbon, not carbon....

...yup! Afraid so. Thanks for not being funny, just trying to be helpful :)
by Mad Max
Fri 05 Jul, 2013 10:20
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: ANY badges....carbon, not carbon....
Replies: 11
Views: 1064

Re: ANY badges....carbon, not carbon....

I don't mean to be funny but you can get a brand new genuine BMW front roundel for the Z3 (and most other BMs!) for under a fiver on eBay (I just bought four for £3.69 each with P&P). I'd post a link but I'm at work currently.
by Mad Max
Mon 01 Jul, 2013 09:32
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mad Max's - Dakar Z3M Coupe S50 - 28/06 - 2014 Update!
Replies: 24
Views: 8302

Re: Mad Max's - Dakar Z3M Coupe S50 - 30/06 Suspension Updat

Cheers guys. Alex, my missus, thinks that because the car is yellow the bugs think it's a flower... when was the last time you saw a flower do 70mph eh? Silly bugs!

The best info I found on the solenoid was here. Very easy to follow, so I can't take the credit for it! :)
by Mad Max
Sun 30 Jun, 2013 21:55
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mad Max's - Dakar Z3M Coupe S50 - 28/06 - 2014 Update!
Replies: 24
Views: 8302

Re: Mad Max's - Dakar Z3M Coupe S50

Well I turned up at Demon Tweeks first thing on Tuesday morning: http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p177/maximilianwettern/Z3MC/IMG-20130625-00466.jpg Straight up on the ramps to get work started: http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p177/maximilianwettern/Z3MC/IMG-20130625-00467.jpg Here's a nice pai...
by Mad Max
Wed 26 Jun, 2013 20:08
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale Z3 OEM Black Roll Hoops & HK Sub
Replies: 15
Views: 2425

Re: For Sale Z3 OEM Black Roll Hoops & HK Sub

Haha! Touché sir!

Dammit, different PN :( Ah well, thanks for getting it for me.
by Mad Max
Wed 26 Jun, 2013 19:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale Z3 OEM Black Roll Hoops & HK Sub
Replies: 15
Views: 2425

Re: For Sale Z3 OEM Black Roll Hoops & HK Sub

Heya Spurs, I can't quite make out the PN on it to work out if it'll go in a coupe...?

Cheers.
by Mad Max
Sun 23 Jun, 2013 15:47
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WTB - Z3 3.0i
Replies: 16
Views: 1939

Re: WTB - Z3 3.0i

I've always loved that Helrot coupe Andy, very special little beast. It was always dissapointing that we didn't get the 2.8/3.0 in the UK.

Chris. when I was looking at coupes I couldn't belive what £8k could get you in a roadster... sub 50k M ones, proper garage queens...!
by Mad Max
Sun 23 Jun, 2013 12:20
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WTB - Z3 3.0i
Replies: 16
Views: 1939

Re: WTB - Z3 3.0i

Yup, LHD, helrot... I can't remember the guys name but I think he's on here, saw something about him thinking of selling it a few weeks ago. Can't remeber if it was on here or Z3MCoupe.com...! Just a suggestion from left field :) Edit - found it. Quoted post from Z3MCoupe.com. I think AndyZ3C is Spu...
by Mad Max
Sun 23 Jun, 2013 11:39
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WTB - Z3 3.0i
Replies: 16
Views: 1939

Re: WTB - Z3 3.0i

Hey Chris :)

Hope you're good matey.

Go M. Either that or I think there'll be a 2.8 Coupe up for sale soon in Helrot... ;)
by Mad Max
Mon 17 Jun, 2013 22:40
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mad Max's - Dakar Z3M Coupe S50 - 28/06 - 2014 Update!
Replies: 24
Views: 8302

Re: Mad Max's - Dakar Z3M Coupe S50

Cheers guys :) I am loving the little bonkers yellow beast. There'll be a few more updates, mostly the suspension mods and keeping her sweet. The engine is 99% the same as the one in my old M3 (S50B32 in the MC, S50B30 in the M3), but with a few good improvements... the sump, the oil pumps and the 1...
by Mad Max
Sun 16 Jun, 2013 20:15
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mad Max's - Dakar Z3M Coupe S50 - 28/06 - 2014 Update!
Replies: 24
Views: 8302

Mad Max's - Dakar Z3M Coupe S50 - 28/06 - 2014 Update!

Ok, about time I got around to doing this, and if I don't do it now then I'll get too far and miss stuff off. These journals are a great way of recording what has been done to a car if nothing else. Back story... my previous BMs: 1996 e36 323i coupe 1994 e36 M3 3.0 coupe 1998 e36/7 Z3 1.9 2002 e36/7...
by Mad Max
Sun 09 Jun, 2013 22:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Is this advert a scam??
Replies: 15
Views: 1299

Re: Is this advert a scam??

Deefinitely a scam, it's been done with this car many times and is well documented here.
by Mad Max
Sat 08 Jun, 2013 00:07
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS - BMW e36 M3 3.0 Steering Rack
Replies: 1
Views: 546

Re: FS - BMW e36 M3 3.0 Steering Rack

Starting at a tenner, please someone get this out of my garage..!

http://my.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MyEbay&gbh=1

Cheers,

Max
by Mad Max
Thu 06 Jun, 2013 22:55
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: F/S - All Gone! :D
Replies: 17
Views: 2576

Re: F/S - Just the 3.0i M54B30 inductioin kit

SOLD! :D
by Mad Max
Thu 06 Jun, 2013 17:57
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: F/S - All Gone! :D
Replies: 17
Views: 2576

Re: F/S - Just the 3.0i M54B30 inductioin kit

Billz if you want it for £30 and you're gonna put it on your car (your signature spec looks deserving of it!) then it's yours! PM me :)
by Mad Max
Thu 06 Jun, 2013 17:32
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: F/S - All Gone! :D
Replies: 17
Views: 2576

Re: F/S - Just the 3.0i M54B30 inductioin kit

For the love of god will someone with a 3.0 make me a silly offer...? It's just sitting in the corner of my lounge looking sad, it'd much rather be on an engine!
by Mad Max
Thu 06 Jun, 2013 08:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front grille removal - items 1 and 2
Replies: 16
Views: 1087

Re: Front grille removal - items 1 and 2

snoops wrote:Do I take it that those that have replied so far also don't really know :oops:
I just swapped my grills yesterday, same process as on an e36 which I described above.
by Mad Max
Wed 05 Jun, 2013 22:32
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: oulton park 9th June
Replies: 7
Views: 2754

Re: oulton park 9th June

We'll whack my bright yellow bonkers-mobile right up at the top of the hill, if past years are anything to go by I'll be one of the very few cars up there. Everyone is free to join us up there, good photo op too :)
by Mad Max
Wed 05 Jun, 2013 22:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front grille removal - items 1 and 2
Replies: 16
Views: 1087

Re: Front grille removal - items 1 and 2

"I said knock it out, not touch it up...!"

Hit the black grill bit from the front, easy.
by Mad Max
Mon 03 Jun, 2013 20:22
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: oulton park 9th June
Replies: 7
Views: 2754

Re: oulton park 9th June

Hey Lowrider, myself and my girlfriend will be popping down for the day, I only live around the corner so it'd be rude not to!

I'll probably try and park the MC up on the hill above the chicane before Knickerbrook. You'll probably struggle to miss it! ;)
by Mad Max
Sat 25 May, 2013 21:18
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: F/S - All Gone! :D
Replies: 17
Views: 2576

Re: F/S - A Few Roadster Bits and Bobs + More!!!

Back on eBay again... c'mon, someone with a 3.0 buy it, it sounds awesome!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140984183707? ... 314wt_1141