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..!
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- Sun 04 Aug, 2013 13:37
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Clunk, click, clunk, groan
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7318
- 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...
- 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!
Still, it all looks fine, the pins are still poking out of the back as they should.
Damn!
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
No worries matey, I appreciate the help anywaysSouthernboy wrote: ...that possibly explains the elusiveness encountered trying to find them...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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!!
- 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.
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.
- 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...
- 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
- 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...
- 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...
- 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!
- 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?
- 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..!
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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!!
- 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...
- 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..?
- 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.
Not the first time she's seen you out in it, she says it looks great, it's a credit to you.
- 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
- 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...
- Sun 07 Jul, 2013 10:47
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: FS - M3 Evo VANOS Solenoid Seal Set
- Replies: 0
- Views: 344
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
Apologies for any confusion, but it's also worth noting that the carbon ones will not be genuine either.
- 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
- 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.
- 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!
The best info I found on the solenoid was here. Very easy to follow, so I can't take the credit for it!
- 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...
- 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.
Dammit, different PN Ah well, thanks for getting it for me.
- 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.
Cheers.
- 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...!
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...!
- 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...
- 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...
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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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
http://my.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MyEbay&gbh=1
Cheers,
Max
- Thu 06 Jun, 2013 22:55
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: F/S - All Gone! :D
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2576
- 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
- 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!
- 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
I just swapped my grills yesterday, same process as on an e36 which I described above.snoops wrote:Do I take it that those that have replied so far also don't really know
- 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
- 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.
Hit the black grill bit from the front, easy.
- 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!
I'll probably try and park the MC up on the hill above the chicane before Knickerbrook. You'll probably struggle to miss it!
- 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
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140984183707? ... 314wt_1141