Need for speed

Tyres, exhausts, suspension, strut braces, air filters, brake pads/rotors and anything else for 'dawn raiders'.
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Back in black
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  Z3 roadster 2.2i
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Need for speed

Post by Back in black »

I bought a mint condition 2000 year / 01 reg 2.2i with only 49k on the clock and a full service history back in April this year. All is well and it runs as sweet as a nut. Permanent grin from ear to ear... (any chance of some sunshine???)
Anyway.... Nice as it is I have a need for (more) speed.

I am looking for suggestions on how I can up the power. What can you do for what budget?
I'm going to take it to the Alps next summer and rip up and down the Stelvio pass etc and will need to be able to keep up with the big money boys in their expensive toys...

All suggestions welcome.

Thanks
Vic-Z3
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Post by Vic-Z3 »

Sort out the handling and you will be going round the bends a lot
quicker, so keeping up a faster exit speed.
Good sticky tyres are a must ............ :)
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Post by billz »

Swap it for a 3.0 or an M :drive
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BenZ3-2.0
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  Z3 roadster 2.0
Location: Bedford

Post by BenZ3-2.0 »

as said sort handling first,

Strut brace
poly bushes
Coil overs

then engine wise on sensible money is,

Exhaust
Induction
Re-map
inlet manifold modification (Think this avialable on 2.2)

There are alternative like supercharging etc but you will be talking big money!!
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markrnorton
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Post by markrnorton »

BenZ3-2.0 wrote:There are alternative like supercharging etc but you will be talking big money!!
:shock: :shock: :shock:
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samz32.2
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  Z3 roadster 2.2i

Post by samz32.2 »

Im in the same boat at the minute, 2.2 2001 z3.
I have upgraded rims and tyres to 18" with Vred's, but still lacking on suspension and brakes.

Looking for a strut brace to start with then move to coilovers. Only problem i have is the front is low enough on standard shocks/spring but the back sits way too high! So looks like coilovers should sort this out.

Anyone got recommendations on strut braces upto the £150 mark for the straight 6? Looking for something simple bolt on job with no hastle of rubbing (some forum members have experianced this)

Also anyone done a brake upgrade on their 2.2? Looking for something <£1000 for this front and rear, if not rear then just front would do.

Any help would be great as im still not very acquainted with the z3 modding :)
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Post by Jonttt »

Re the brakes, try non OEM pads first as the OEM brakes should be fine short of spending >£1,000 on BBK which you should not really need for a daily driver ?

I've bought EBC yellowstuff to try on mine when I get chance. From what I've read / been advised this should be enough for a non track car (albeit I've got ///M calipers but principle should be the same). I've driven my brothers 2.2 and thought the brakes were fine on that for daily driving / spirited run ?
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samz32.2
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  Z3 roadster 2.2i

Post by samz32.2 »

Thanks for the reply, the oem brakes didnt prove very useful for me as i ended rear ending someone :oops: Caused quite a bit of damage but all repairs were done via bmw :D but as a cause the insurance has skyrocketed!
Il try the redstuff first as i have those on my 1 series and are really good.

Any thoughts on which strut brace to go for? and coilovers also? what will i be looking for a good set of those?
samz32.2
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  Z3 roadster 2.2i

Post by samz32.2 »

Any help on strut braces please. Was thinking of going for the popular one from ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-Z3-6cyl-Z3M-F ... 3caf87c36d

But any feedback would be good.
Tori
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  Z3 roadster 2.8
Location: Ipswich
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marcusplowman
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  Z3 roadster 2.8
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Post by marcusplowman »

Youve already rear ended someone in a 2.2 and now you want to make it faster? Id consider a 1.8 conversion if I was you :(
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marcusplowman wrote:Youve already rear ended someone in a 2.2 and now you want to make it faster? Id consider a 1.8 conversion if I was you :(
Lol :-D
No zed at the moment but always on the lookout!
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OXO
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  Z3 roadster 2.2i
Location: France

Post by OXO »

marcusplowman wrote:Youve already rear ended someone in a 2.2 and now you want to make it faster? Id consider a 1.8 conversion if I was you :(
Wrong thinking..

If he was faster, then he would have been in front of the other car.. no chance of rear ending then see :D
BenZ3-2.0
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  Z3 roadster 2.0
Location: Bedford

Post by BenZ3-2.0 »

I recomment the E-tech strut brace. Can be bought for about £130ish.

I have a set of AP coil overs brand new never used if you are interested.
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samz32.2
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  Z3 roadster 2.2i

Post by samz32.2 »

marcusplowman wrote:Youve already rear ended someone in a 2.2 and now you want to make it faster? Id consider a 1.8 conversion if I was you :(
I didnt say i was trying to make it faster, just yet :)
im trying to make it stop faster and handle better which would prevent such from happening again :) (already done this with my daily driver)

And the faster part will come very soon after due to my diesel outrunning the zed :P which is just not right.
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Post by samz32.2 »

Cool, thanks for that. I think it will have to be this one then :)
How it is now that you have had it on for a few months?
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  Z3 roadster 2.2i

Post by samz32.2 »

BenZ3-2.0 wrote:I recomment the E-tech strut brace. Can be bought for about £130ish.

I have a set of AP coil overs brand new never used if you are interested.
Cool thanks, what you looking for them and would they also fit the 2.2?
Does it lower the front end or can this be chosen, reason being the front is near enough low as it can get with the 18" on but the back end sits too high which is very strange!
BenZ3-2.0
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  Z3 roadster 2.0
Location: Bedford

Post by BenZ3-2.0 »

Front and rear are adjustable. ( i have the exact same set fitted to my car, outstanding!!)

http://www.apcoilovers.com/ap_coilovers ... W&model=Z3

Looking for £300 collected or £350 delivered

I have had the e-tech brace on for around two years now, never any probs and improves the handling no end. Although I did have poly bushes fitted on the ARB and suspension arms at the same time.
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Post by samz32.2 »

Thanks very much, Bedford is close by, i was actually there yesterday at the oasis swimming pool :)
Il definatelly let you know about those!
BenZ3-2.0
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  Z3 roadster 2.0
Location: Bedford

Post by BenZ3-2.0 »

ok. message me as im thinking of ebaying soon. Got a patio to pay for lol
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samz32.2
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Post by samz32.2 »

Thanks Ben for the coilovers. Was nice to meet a fellow forumite. Cant wait to get them fitted but have to order the top mounts now as you said. Strut is also on the way.

I think a simota should be ordered soon :P
BenZ3-2.0
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Post by BenZ3-2.0 »

Yeah you got a few things to buy, apologies for being covered in concrete but actually got the patio done in the end.

As i said if you get stuck with the fitting let me know, also have a think about poly bushes round the front also helps things!!
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Post by samz32.2 »

So i am after some top mounts for the coilovers i bought, anyone purchased these? advise on brand to get and where from please? :)
BenZ3-2.0
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  Z3 roadster 2.0
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Post by BenZ3-2.0 »

I suggest that the Rogue eniginering top mounts will be best. NOt sure where they are cheapest.

http://www.rogueengineering.com/rogue/RSM.html
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Post by samz32.2 »

Thanks for the reply. Is it just the rears i will need or fronts too?
BenZ3-2.0
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  Z3 roadster 2.0
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Post by BenZ3-2.0 »

Get both, the rears are adjustable so can help with negative camber a tiny bit.
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samz32.2
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Post by samz32.2 »

Any help on where to get the front ones from?
I have only found eibach ones so far which are about £250 + :shock:
Tori
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Post by Tori »

samz32.2 wrote:
Cool, thanks for that. I think it will have to be this one then :)
How it is now that you have had it on for a few months?
Its great and it only touches the bonnet insulation in one little area and then only lightly :wink:
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samz32.2 wrote:Any help on strut braces please. Was thinking of going for the popular one from ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-Z3-6cyl-Z3M-F ... 3caf87c36d

But any feedback would be good.
Such a very amazing link!
Thanks you for the pos



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