Gookah's Z3 2.8 Progress
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Brace looks great, can I ask what make it is, where you got it from and for how much please?
1999 2.8 Arctic Silver Z3
1987 Black Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo
2007 325d Msport - remapped
1987 Black Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo
2007 325d Msport - remapped
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loving the work mate . tell me more about your induction kit ......
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I'm always amazed at the number of Z's with the PAS reservoir placed directly above the alternator....I suppose the idea was to ensure alternator failure at some point...Mine is situated below the alternator so any dripping / leaking fluid will only pollute the planet...
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One of these :stupot50 wrote:Brace looks great, can I ask what make it is, where you got it from and for how much please?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E36-or-Z3 ... 3cd0cb6a38
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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Cheers for that, take it there was no fit up problems as it doesn't seem to be adjustable? Was it also cut out for the earth bolt?
1999 2.8 Arctic Silver Z3
1987 Black Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo
2007 325d Msport - remapped
1987 Black Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo
2007 325d Msport - remapped
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yes cut out, and straight on fit with no fouling
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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Shame there is no "Buy it now" option
1999 2.8 Arctic Silver Z3
1987 Black Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo
2007 325d Msport - remapped
1987 Black Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo
2007 325d Msport - remapped
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I just seen them advertising one for £39.00...maybe it was on auction, but maybe not???
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Had a look at that one, didn't like the look of it to be honest, maybe I'm just fussySouthernboy wrote:I just seen them advertising one for £39.00...maybe it was on auction, but maybe not???
1999 2.8 Arctic Silver Z3
1987 Black Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo
2007 325d Msport - remapped
1987 Black Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo
2007 325d Msport - remapped
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Fitted my summer alloys today......
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Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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Hi Gookha
I am awaiting my first Z3 put deposit on one this Friday and pick up next week ( can't wait!) it's a Z3 2.8 t99.
After watching your progress and mods got to say I'm well impressed and amazed just what are out there!
So now you have my juices going what would you recommend as a beginners basic/essential mod. I kind of think maybe upgrading the stereo with iPod attachments it has original blaupunkt business cd player installed. All works but I like my music!! Sub woofer? Maybe ?
Look forward to your progress
Bests from SE LONDON
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I am awaiting my first Z3 put deposit on one this Friday and pick up next week ( can't wait!) it's a Z3 2.8 t99.
After watching your progress and mods got to say I'm well impressed and amazed just what are out there!
So now you have my juices going what would you recommend as a beginners basic/essential mod. I kind of think maybe upgrading the stereo with iPod attachments it has original blaupunkt business cd player installed. All works but I like my music!! Sub woofer? Maybe ?
Look forward to your progress
Bests from SE LONDON
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Nice Gookah!
Are those 18 inch?
Are those 18 inch?
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19'sbarbancourt wrote:Nice Gookah!
Are those 18 inch?
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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Thought I would spruce up the disc/hubs and calipers with a bit of colour..
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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And also coloured the rear bumper with satin black, .....just for a change.
Well it's different, ... and I like it...
Well it's different, ... and I like it...
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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yeah! Rear bumper looks very good!!!
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I approve of these modifications.
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gookah wrote:
Well it's different, ... and I like it...
That looks awesome Pete.. such a transformation.. Love the black on the bumper, makes all the difference
///M Roadster - Evolve Stage 3
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Thanks guys.
I think it looks a bit 'carbon diffuser' panel, as per the new fashionable BMW add on's......(yeah right!)...
I think it looks a bit 'carbon diffuser' panel, as per the new fashionable BMW add on's......(yeah right!)...
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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You're getting a good reaction - should have patented the idea and become an ebay millionaire.gookah wrote:And also coloured the rear bumper with satin black, .....just for a change.
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Del wrote:should have patented the idea and become an ebay millionaire.
This time next year, Del, this time next year ........
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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Did you do it with the plastidip stuff? You know, the stuff that peels off just in case you don't like it
2000 BMW Z3 2.8 Titanium Silver Roadster with too many mods to list
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Looks very good and given me loads of ideas.... where did you get the brace strut from and do they really make a big difference?
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Looks awesome! Have you lamin x'd your rear indicator lights? Do they still flash orange?
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They flash more red (with an orange tinge).... but I will risk it for now. I just used lens repair tape from the local pound shop!markhinton wrote:Looks awesome! Have you lamin x'd your rear indicator lights? Do they still flash orange?
Easy pull off if required....
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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Read higher up the page....bertiejaffa wrote:Looks very good and given me loads of ideas.... where did you get the brace strut from and do they really make a big difference?
They do make a difference in a more rigid feel,
You can't tell that much when you fit it, but you can when you take it back off, I don't know how that works
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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Fitted my new matching Estoril blue tonneau for Santa Pod,
These are so rare.....
These are so rare.....
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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Cruise control fitted yesterday,
Mine is the 2.8 M52tu engine, and all I needed was the control stalk and the interface.
20 minutes tops, and most of that was carefully cutting out the pre-marked hole for the stalk..
Worked straight away ....and total cost .....£83 ......£47 for the interface from BMW, and the stalk was an eBay purchase..
Only downside I can see is there is no indicator light to tell you it is in operation.
Now those average speed cameras won't be getting me.....
Mine is the 2.8 M52tu engine, and all I needed was the control stalk and the interface.
20 minutes tops, and most of that was carefully cutting out the pre-marked hole for the stalk..
Worked straight away ....and total cost .....£83 ......£47 for the interface from BMW, and the stalk was an eBay purchase..
Only downside I can see is there is no indicator light to tell you it is in operation.
Now those average speed cameras won't be getting me.....
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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Well you learn something new everyday, I did not know that estoril tonneau covers existed, suits the car.
Edit: just a thought but have you been busy with the dye again?
Edit: just a thought but have you been busy with the dye again?
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Brian H wrote:Well you learn something new everyday, I did not know that estoril tonneau covers existed, suits the car.
Edit: just a thought but have you been busy with the dye again?
I spilled a bit.....
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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Can I ask how you dyed the tonneau cover and what you used? Looks a very professional job. Tempted to have a go at a red one if it is not too difficult.
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The same as I used on the seats, Scuffmaster,
about 7 thin coats, which is not as much product as it seems, covered the black tonneau completely, and it still folds without any signs of cracking etc.
about 7 thin coats, which is not as much product as it seems, covered the black tonneau completely, and it still folds without any signs of cracking etc.
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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cheapo hardtop manual hoist now added to my garage:
Can fit and remove hardtop on my own now.
Total cost less than £30, including all the slings (and carabiners from Aldi)
Can fit and remove hardtop on my own now.
Total cost less than £30, including all the slings (and carabiners from Aldi)
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Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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What's that type of air intake?gookah wrote:and while were at it, I might as well show the induction kit with hose routed through to front bumper lower grille:
I always had K&N's but they don't have a straight air intake.
Thanks, Koen
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Im seriously considering painting that bit on the bumper black as well, as I have to respray my bumper anyway.. However, I will go for a matt black finish, as I think all those splitters have this finish.
Could you post a picture directly from behind the car? That would be great!
Could you post a picture directly from behind the car? That would be great!
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Wolverine_1999 wrote:Im seriously considering painting that bit on the bumper black as well, as I have to respray my bumper anyway.. However, I will go for a matt black finish, as I think all those splitters have this finish.
Could you post a picture directly from behind the car? That would be great!
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Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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gookah wrote:Wolverine_1999 wrote:Im seriously considering painting that bit on the bumper black as well, as I have to respray my bumper anyway.. However, I will go for a matt black finish, as I think all those splitters have this finish.
Could you post a picture directly from behind the car? That would be great!
Excellent, thanks! Now to think it over..
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Another Xmas pressie,:
Royal Steering Wheels, extra padding, perforated/smooth leather and blue stitching.
It makes a big difference, It's like holding my Z4M steering wheel.
Royal Steering Wheels, extra padding, perforated/smooth leather and blue stitching.
It makes a big difference, It's like holding my Z4M steering wheel.
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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It looks great! Thanks for your inspirational progress threads. Following yours and your son's threads with great interest.
Looking for (and dreaming of) a Z3
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No update for a while so I will share some.
Fitted Halfords mudflaps:
with a bit of modification by cutting the lower section off:
and attaching the 4 fixing clips:
They now look like this:
Also removed the front number plate carrier:
more pic's to follow soon:
Fitted Halfords mudflaps:
with a bit of modification by cutting the lower section off:
and attaching the 4 fixing clips:
They now look like this:
Also removed the front number plate carrier:
more pic's to follow soon:
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Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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Though I'd better do some updates:
Bought some AC Schnitzers for winter tyre use:
had them stripped. and powder coated in Gunmetal for a different look:
Then some distance shots:
But then to break up the dark I added some highlights:
Bought some AC Schnitzers for winter tyre use:
had them stripped. and powder coated in Gunmetal for a different look:
Then some distance shots:
But then to break up the dark I added some highlights:
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Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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So I decided on a suspension refresh and went with the Strongflex bushes which are the same hardness as, but a lot cheaper than, Powerflex bushes: Fronts only at this moment:
also some new coilovers, with Meyle front and rear top mounts, Lemforder wishbones, and drop links.
and whilst under there with my new Jack thingy:
...... I also took off the wheel arch liners, and coated with a nice shiny Hamerite paint..
also some new coilovers, with Meyle front and rear top mounts, Lemforder wishbones, and drop links.
and whilst under there with my new Jack thingy:
...... I also took off the wheel arch liners, and coated with a nice shiny Hamerite paint..
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Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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Then eventually got around to fitting these:
after having them sprayed along with the front bumper (stonechip city)
and using a different take on the M gills as follows using plastidip:
The bumper had mesh fitted and now looks like this:
From a distance with summer wheels back on:
and some close ups:
Now I have this to fit when I can find time:
after having them sprayed along with the front bumper (stonechip city)
and using a different take on the M gills as follows using plastidip:
The bumper had mesh fitted and now looks like this:
From a distance with summer wheels back on:
and some close ups:
Now I have this to fit when I can find time:
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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I love the attention to detail you pay your zed. Top work Gook.
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Impeccable commitment to excellence.
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thank you all....
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..