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by Chronopete
Wed 18 Apr, 2018 00:20
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 PARTS FOR SALE
Replies: 3
Views: 3563

Re: Z3 PARTS FOR SALE

I am interested in the tonneau cover. Would you be able to ship to USA?
by Chronopete
Tue 22 Nov, 2016 04:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Need help identifying hardtop color
Replies: 3
Views: 1538

Need help identifying hardtop color

I need help identifying the color of the Z3 hardtop. It's not Imola Red. It's either Bright Red I or Bright Red II
Part # 8410480
Serial # 9721664
Production date 2/22/2000
by Chronopete
Tue 20 Sep, 2016 00:43
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS 2001 Z3M S54 Low miles! Chicago
Replies: 0
Views: 1218

FS 2001 Z3M S54 Low miles! Chicago

For sale very rare 2001 BMW M Roadster Z3M with the 315hp S54 engine. Only 51,500 miles! Black on black. The car is in very good shape. Everything works, the engine and transmission run smooth. No leaks. Everything functions as it should! The clutch works great, there is no slipping in any gear. Bra...
by Chronopete
Wed 10 Aug, 2016 03:14
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Z3M S54 - AVANOS1-late valve code
Replies: 4
Views: 2261

Re: Z3M S54 - AVANOS1-late valve code

Welcome Chronopete :) The S54s do 'tick' a bit (mine does) and it is especially noticeable when alongside a wall. IMO the ///Ms don't actually feel that fast unless you bury the throttle, get the revs up and the VANOS kicks in. If the error you are seeing is a VANOS issue then you certainty wouldn'...
by Chronopete
Wed 10 Aug, 2016 03:13
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Z3M S54 - AVANOS1-late valve code
Replies: 4
Views: 2261

Re: Z3M S54 - AVANOS1-late valve code

The first thing to do is always clear the codes and then see what comes back - there's no point chasing a problem code that was rectified but never cleared. Thanks for this suggestion! I didn't think about clearing the code. I just did that and the problem went away :) I drove the car for 10 minute...
by Chronopete
Tue 09 Aug, 2016 01:54
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Z3M S54 - AVANOS1-late valve code
Replies: 4
Views: 2261

Z3M S54 - AVANOS1-late valve code

Hello all, As of few days ago, I'm a proud owner of a Black 2001 Z3M with the S54 engine. 51k miles. Yesterday I plugged in the BT cable and unfortunately an issue was found - "AVANOS1-late valve". I also sound a ticking sound when the car is idle. Can anyone chime in on this issue? Do I j...