What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Taken a punt on some ATE performance brake discs, pads and 4 pot calipers for the front, ATE are the OEM manufacturers for our brakes and these parts are listed as performance upgrades for the range of Zeds 1.9 through to 3.0. Hopefully be with me next week. A little nervous about fitment if I'm being honest.
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Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
New bit of string to join the small hood spring to the string that goes through the edge of the hood nice and tight now
peter2b
peter2b
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Bits for retro fitting cruise control just need the nuts and a clip. Seat switch, boot dampers, aircon switch as mine got a scratch and the spare I sourced was from another model.
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Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
But strut made and fitted, body brace to follow.
Flight
Flight
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Tube of silicon gasket plus a bit of small mesh to fix a damaged tube on the inlet manifold,
peter2b
peter2b
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Yet another tank of go juce
peter2b
peter2b
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
did you mind me asking if you've managed to source a UK base machine shop to achieve something close to strong strut quality?Flight wrote:But strut made and fitted, body brace to follow.
Flight
If so pls share ...
regards
PJ
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
In the last week I've bought a new genuine leather gear knob for my car and a new genuine mirror glass as the pattern part just kept falling off and I had a new roof fitted..
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Hi PJH. I designed and manufactured them myself. Not a difficult job all that is required is a source of heat for bending the 2"x1/2" flat bar, a lathe and a drilling machine. If out want dimensions l can provide.
Cheers flight.
Cheers flight.
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
yes please Flight .. would be much appreciated for bothFlight wrote:Hi PJH. I designed and manufactured them myself. Not a difficult job all that is required is a source of heat for bending the 2"x1/2" flat bar, a lathe and a drilling machine. If out want dimensions l can provide.
Cheers flight.
many thanks in advance
PJ
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
A 2002 2.2 touring to keep it company, What a car well impressed.
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Hi again PJ. If you pm me your email address I will get you the dimensions asap.Flight wrote:Hi PJH. I designed and manufactured them myself. Not a difficult job all that is required is a source of heat for bending the 2"x1/2" flat bar, a lathe and a drilling machine. If out want dimensions l can provide.
Cheers flight.
Cheers
Flight
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Piston and seals for rhf front caliper.
£20 is cheaper than £270+VAT for a new caliper. I know they are only £80 from an auto factors, but I like to compare against BMW prices. It feels like I've saved more - and that hurts less .
£20 is cheaper than £270+VAT for a new caliper. I know they are only £80 from an auto factors, but I like to compare against BMW prices. It feels like I've saved more - and that hurts less .
Pingu
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Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Bigg red job? My o/s/r caliper has just started binding, lifted it off the carrier to inspect and found slides perfect and the piston moves freely in the caliper body. Wondering if the flexy hose is breaking (no pun) down and acting like a one way valve letting pressure through but not return? The ABS module is unlikely to be at fault I hope.
BB
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Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Ultraseal in all 4 tyres as a just in case
peter2b
peter2b
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
nice new sat nav so I can find my way to Let Mans again
peter2b
peter2b
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Pair of Bosch wiper blades. Got fed up with the old ones squeaking their way across the windscreen.
Cheers R.
Cheers R.
Arctic Silver '99 Z3 1.9 & Black '59 Frogeye 1275cc
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just got a s/h spare tyre off eBay
peter2b
peter2b
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Brian and gookah, as I said before when I replaced the control arms with the new integral bushes plus Polys at the back it didn't really make a great difference to the ongoing shuddering, however, after your advice on changing the drop links Brian, they have made a world of difference! (and such a cheap easy job). At the same time I refurbed the ARB and put new rubber ARB bushes on on gookahs advice. I suppose after 126k and 17 years everything will be basically time expired, so a case of gradually updating everything as and when the wallet can afford it. I'm now 90% happy with the feel so sometime I'll update the shocks. Made to cruise over to Spa Classic a lot more pleasant....thanks guys!Hi Koolflyer it looks as if your drop links are worn as well. The Meyle ones are very good quality when I changed mine. made a good difference to the handling as well.
1997 Z3 2.8 (M52) Roadster Montreal blue
2013 330d (F31) M Sport Alpine White
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Some new to me wheels..................
Need a refurb as there are a few marks on the rims, quite like them
Need a refurb as there are a few marks on the rims, quite like them
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Spare tyre arrived today cleaned up the mounting fitted tyre ,lubed all bits i could see, all done
peter2b
peter2b
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
The yellow machine looks good Brian!
Pete
Pete
1997 Z3 2.8 (M52) Roadster Montreal blue
2013 330d (F31) M Sport Alpine White
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
New front left ABS Sensor -20€
Used ABS Unit -100€
Labour incl. Ferodo DOT 4 brake fluid replacement -50€
Next:
Horns replacement and relocation (they are destroyed every year, because of the M bumper they get wet easily).
Thermostat replacement
Used ABS Unit -100€
Labour incl. Ferodo DOT 4 brake fluid replacement -50€
Next:
Horns replacement and relocation (they are destroyed every year, because of the M bumper they get wet easily).
Thermostat replacement
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
1 ltr of oil
peter2b
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Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
It's a new car to me and it's also MOT time so rear dampers, rear topmounts, a full set of Pagid pads, front control arm bushes, air,oil and fuel filters and an MOT.
Next up is looking like a full set of brake flexi hoses and a bleed, some front wishbones (outer joint rubbers are cracked), new front topmounts, new rear screen and in a few months 4 tyres. I can see this lot adding up.
Next up is looking like a full set of brake flexi hoses and a bleed, some front wishbones (outer joint rubbers are cracked), new front topmounts, new rear screen and in a few months 4 tyres. I can see this lot adding up.
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Discs and pads fitting at the weekend, hopefully
In love with driving again (its the Z effect)
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
A new cat which turned out to be wrong so has now gone back. Waiting till after my holidays and going to get a stainless full system. Thinking powerflow i reckon. Other recommendations are welcome.
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No wonder Mr Rice the way you ragg that poor little car! Think it's time you treated yourself to a bigger engine???Bowler wrote:Discs and pads fitting at the weekend, hopefully
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Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Bought a new aerial rubber grommet, only £5.96 from main dealers, it was a nice 20 minute job to install, it has now stopped water getting only the alarm componants and looks really good.
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I treat my baby very gently, it was the Welsh trip proved i needed a bit more stopping power mixing it with the big boysDavejue1 wrote:No wonder Mr Rice the way you ragg that poor little car! Think it's time you treated yourself to a bigger engine???Bowler wrote:Discs and pads fitting at the weekend, hopefully
Think it was age more then wear, but the new vented/drilled discs do look the part.
In love with driving again (its the Z effect)
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
A rear strong strut butt strut. Not fitted yet. Front ASC strut fitted.
Z3lda (Zelda), 1998 2.8, Montreal Blue, Beige Oregon leather interior and M steering wheel, Sports Seats, Wood trim, Chrome Line Interior, Centre armrest with Cupholder, Alpina Softline wheels, Chromed Angel Eyes, De- tango'd, Rear stone guards, Sport aerial, ASC front strut brace, Strong Strut Butt Strut and Body Brace, Uprated brake fluid, Yellowstuff pads 78k.
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Bowler was it you who's brakes caught fire after the triangle run?
I just booked a guy to come remove my Deer impact dent from my zed. Cant wait its such an eye sore.
Lee
I just booked a guy to come remove my Deer impact dent from my zed. Cant wait its such an eye sore.
Lee
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
1ltr full synth oil + £ 40 of go juce for a blast with some mates
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Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
New plastic rear screen as mine decided it wanted a hole in it. Also some Brembo pads.
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
No that was Pooley in the Z4, also broke both rear springs. Mine was just my old boy wanting a bit of updatingJoycey wrote:Bowler was it you who's brakes caught fire after the triangle run?
I just booked a guy to come remove my Deer impact dent from my zed. Cant wait its such an eye sore.
Lee
In love with driving again (its the Z effect)
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Well, after a long 18 months (at least), I've finally got the Z back on the road
Needed:
- Service
- New speed sensor on the N/S rear (old one had to be cut out due to corrosion)
- New intake hose due to a split
- New wiper blades
- 4 new tyres (originals had manage 25500 miles and finally given up the ghost)
Shiny new MOT with advisories on pitted brake discs and corrosion on front suspension. So still not perfect Any tips on dealing with the front suspension. Mech said something about getting it steam cleaned?
This is what happens when you keep your car off-road, but not garaged
I hope the next few months is worth the grief I'm getting from the wife
Needed:
- Service
- New speed sensor on the N/S rear (old one had to be cut out due to corrosion)
- New intake hose due to a split
- New wiper blades
- 4 new tyres (originals had manage 25500 miles and finally given up the ghost)
Shiny new MOT with advisories on pitted brake discs and corrosion on front suspension. So still not perfect Any tips on dealing with the front suspension. Mech said something about getting it steam cleaned?
This is what happens when you keep your car off-road, but not garaged
I hope the next few months is worth the grief I'm getting from the wife
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Front suspension is best stripped down, wire brushed and I painted ours with Hammerite, couple of coats to make sure all is well covered.
Before
After
Before
After
Brian
3.0I Topaz Blue
2000 E36/7 Z3 3.0i
2016 F31 335d
2015 F21 118i
3.0I Topaz Blue
2000 E36/7 Z3 3.0i
2016 F31 335d
2015 F21 118i
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Cheers. Not sure I've got the skills to do that, but might have to look into it as a winter job.
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Eventually fitted my side braces. That's everything now, front and rear braces fitted and the lot tied together with the side braces. The car feels a lot tighter, scuttle shake and tramlining appear to have been reduced and are not noticeable. Running out of jobs to do.
Cheers
Flight
Cheers
Flight
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Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
I bought a pair of the Black seat belt guide repair Z'ds from southernboy ( Barry) and what a cracking job they have made. One was broken and needed replacing or something !!!!!!!!!!!! I just might have a second pair but in the Silver. Something as neat and functional as they are needs to be shown-off when the hood is down.
I decided that the relatively small investment in a pair was investment money 'Well Spent' and it has proved to be just that.
They are neat and an absolutely 1st Class fit. The really do look the Dog's Bits.
I decided that the relatively small investment in a pair was investment money 'Well Spent' and it has proved to be just that.
They are neat and an absolutely 1st Class fit. The really do look the Dog's Bits.
Happiness is a well kept Z3 and preferably running with the hood down - weather permitting.
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Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Hi to you all. Well - albeit Pre-owned,I have just bought a rather tasty Italian Boot Rack. It is the La Prealpina Stainless Steel/Aluminium one that has lockable covers over the Allen Cap Bolts that secure everything to the boot lid clamps.
I had been "Watching" it on E'bay and had deliberately stayed at home until the listing was due to finish.
I had been "Watching" it on E'bay and had deliberately stayed at home until the listing was due to finish.
Happiness is a well kept Z3 and preferably running with the hood down - weather permitting.
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
BMW OEM ZHP Shift Knob
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A new battery for £45 delivered, result !!
The previous one lasted six years so not bad for a budget battery.
The previous one lasted six years so not bad for a budget battery.
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Had a new viscous coupling on radiator fan fitted this week.
The fan's been coming on for a year or so when it shouldn't. Borg Warner one for £95 including fitting by an indie garage.
Scotthall BMW main stealer wanted £216 just for the part !
Car goes a little better too without all that drag. Should have got it changed sooner really
The fan's been coming on for a year or so when it shouldn't. Borg Warner one for £95 including fitting by an indie garage.
Scotthall BMW main stealer wanted £216 just for the part !
Car goes a little better too without all that drag. Should have got it changed sooner really
'High G' motoring enthusiast
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
New dab radio
Peter2b
Peter2b
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
A new set of discs and pads.
But some of you might already know that .
But some of you might already know that .
Pingu
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
What size tyres do you have on the front of your 18''s?
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Road tax, and a stereo.