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by TheStorm
Tue 11 Jun, 2019 09:00
Forum: Performance
Topic: Race Build Z3 roadster
Replies: 24
Views: 13138

Re: Race Build Z3 roadster

Hi again, I had one time attack event already. I am VERY pleased how the car drives and goes on the track... but of course .. I am looking for upgrades already :D So I borrowed one wheel from a friend to test The wheel is 18" 10.5J ЕТ25 with 270mm slick tyre. I am with 20mm spacer so effective ...
by TheStorm
Mon 22 Apr, 2019 07:15
Forum: Performance
Topic: Race Build Z3 roadster
Replies: 24
Views: 13138

Re: Race Build Z3 roadster

Finally, I managed to paint it a bit ... not perfect, but I did it myself and did it in front of the garage :lol: https://scontent-sof1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/57577036_806854513021630_6789551852762431488_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_ht=scontent-sof1-1.xx&oh=db94caf0c7fad44bc5b1df878d68996e&...
by TheStorm
Tue 16 Apr, 2019 13:13
Forum: Performance
Topic: Race Build Z3 roadster
Replies: 24
Views: 13138

Re: Race Build Z3 roadster

So, a little bit of update. I finally fitted a bit the front end. I have now also 20mm spacers on all wheels and the fitment is now much better It is finally start looking like a car again :lol: https://scontent-sof1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/56781181_281677629406878_5251088210783633408_n.jpg?_nc_...
by TheStorm
Wed 27 Mar, 2019 09:26
Forum: Performance
Topic: Quad exhauet
Replies: 3
Views: 6222

Re: Quad exhauet

It is, maybe the easiest is to find back exhaust from E46 M3 which has two inlets from the left and 4 exhausts. https://www.topgear.co.uk/image/cache/products/Exhausts/Topgear/ReadyBuilt/BMW/TGT-55-BW101S-800x800.jpg I have NOT done it and can require some modifications on the body of the Z.. but it...
by TheStorm
Tue 26 Mar, 2019 08:41
Forum: Performance
Topic: Tip of the day....
Replies: 3
Views: 4344

Re: Tip of the day....

IMHO partially correct. Especially when the car has not been started for a long time - several fuel pump pre-ignition start helps a lot. And I am doing this with all my cars that I dont drive daily. BUT If the injector o-ring is leaking .. this means that the fuel goes in the cylinder head and washi...
by TheStorm
Thu 21 Mar, 2019 08:31
Forum: Performance
Topic: Race Build Z3 roadster
Replies: 24
Views: 13138

Re: Race Build Z3 roadster

https://scontent-sof1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/55453602_397931507690229_7349833355887640576_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_ht=scontent-sof1-1.xx&oh=427c83dd775e1202c8af1ed90e629089&oe=5D094B32 https://scontent-sof1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/54730759_412072109604518_2648459817500278784_n.jpg...
by TheStorm
Tue 19 Mar, 2019 09:35
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED - widebody rear RIGHT panel PRE-Facelift
Replies: 1
Views: 1277

Re: WANTED - widebody rear RIGHT panel PRE-Facelift

Found one! for deletion!
by TheStorm
Mon 18 Mar, 2019 09:12
Forum: Performance
Topic: Race Build Z3 roadster
Replies: 24
Views: 13138

Re: Race Build Z3 roadster

So.. some updates : 1. My new LSD came. 3.91 , type 188. Sorry.. I think I have no pictures... BUT - tree new friction discs, new mirror discs and the acceleration ramps are with bigger angle - so it is 1.5 WAY now .. for better locking 2. I put big half shafts from E30 (I had them laying in the gar...
by TheStorm
Mon 18 Mar, 2019 08:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Chassis dimesions data
Replies: 6
Views: 2742

Re: Chassis dimesions data

Diagonals are fine. The chassis looks good. When measuring the longest diagonal - from front cross member to the big bolt holding rear cross member - the difference is 1-2mm. Which is inside the measuring mistake :D I will go to a alignment machine because I have to setup the suspension and we will ...
by TheStorm
Wed 13 Mar, 2019 16:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Chassis dimesions data
Replies: 6
Views: 2742

Re: Chassis dimesions data

Yea.. I will start with the initial idea - to measure diagonals...

so if the two diagonals do not match - the car is bent ...
by TheStorm
Wed 13 Mar, 2019 14:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Chassis dimesions data
Replies: 6
Views: 2742

Chassis dimesions data

Hi All, I have some doubts if a car was hit / bent in the past ... so I would like to have some dimensions to measure. I got to this site: http://cargeometry.com/body-dimensions/681-bmw-z3-e36-roadster-19952003-i-bmw-z3-e36-coupe-19972003.html but .. honestly .. $20 for this .. and honestly I dont k...
by TheStorm
Wed 06 Mar, 2019 10:54
Forum: Performance
Topic: Race Build Z3 roadster
Replies: 24
Views: 13138

Re: Race Build Z3 roadster

Sadly.. still waiting for a lot of parts to arrive. in the meantime I have serious thoughts what suspension to use.... As I mentioned - in the from I am with everything from E46 (hub, brake disk, wishbone.. ) So .. any suggestions for coilovers in the sub 1k EUR/GBP range? (or more, if they accept t...
by TheStorm
Wed 27 Feb, 2019 08:50
Forum: Performance
Topic: Race Build Z3 roadster
Replies: 24
Views: 13138

Re: Race Build Z3 roadster

https://scontent-sof1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/53687143_822806248060501_5975143315190841344_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_ht=scontent-sof1-1.xx&oh=5bf984b5fbe8d17b2ae2e9ed15bc0e3a&oe=5D1B6CB4 Of course the front one got drilled also :D I have delay in the fiberglass front bumper and hood ......
by TheStorm
Mon 25 Feb, 2019 08:16
Forum: Performance
Topic: Race Build Z3 roadster
Replies: 24
Views: 13138

Re: Race Build Z3 roadster

I think I found also a right one ... we will see ... In the meantime - when every gram counts :lol: https://scontent-sof1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/52771809_1885348624923978_1347808995737337856_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_ht=scontent-sof1-1.xx&oh=dfdc2e473cefef1481af1ba6d190f044&oe=5CDF7EC7 ...
by TheStorm
Thu 21 Feb, 2019 15:46
Forum: Performance
Topic: Race Build Z3 roadster
Replies: 24
Views: 13138

Re: Race Build Z3 roadster

7,5 / 8,5 from E46? They are with Huuuuge ET .... This is 8,5 J With 255 40 17: https://scontent-sof1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/52407103_327739271184349_399498813988929536_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_ht=scontent-sof1-1.xx&oh=bb6cf6cd349a7c44ad5da1429d75e20c&oe=5CDFF33F https://scontent-sof1-...
by TheStorm
Thu 21 Feb, 2019 14:39
Forum: Performance
Topic: Race Build Z3 roadster
Replies: 24
Views: 13138

Re: Race Build Z3 roadster

stevov wrote: Thu 21 Feb, 2019 12:25 I ran 255 with a 15mm spacer just fine
what were the specs of the rims?
by TheStorm
Thu 21 Feb, 2019 10:38
Forum: Performance
Topic: Race Build Z3 roadster
Replies: 24
Views: 13138

Re: Race Build Z3 roadster

WIDEBODY UPDATE : So .. finally the one wide wing arrived. I am VERY pleased with the tests :) https://scontent-sof1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/51429165_757867271259960_8552767718841909248_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_ht=scontent-sof1-1.xx&oh=98f9204b79c3ede17a0baf0e3b25293a&oe=5CF0A242 https:...
by TheStorm
Tue 19 Feb, 2019 07:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED - widebody rear RIGHT panel PRE-Facelift
Replies: 1
Views: 1277

WANTED - widebody rear RIGHT panel PRE-Facelift

Hi all,

I have found one widebody rear left panel, now I am looking for right one. I don't care about the color and the condition is not very important (if there are no holes :D )

PM me with offers / links or here in the topic

Thanks in advance
by TheStorm
Mon 18 Feb, 2019 08:08
Forum: Performance
Topic: Race Build Z3 roadster
Replies: 24
Views: 13138

Re: Race Build Z3 roadster

I may be wrong but wheels protruding from the wheel arch are illegal so arches need to be extended. On staggered wheels tyre sizes are different front to rear to preserve rolling radius ie 225/45/17 front 255/40 17 rear OP's domicile is Bulgaria according to the flag in his details, so perhaps prot...
by TheStorm
Thu 14 Feb, 2019 15:22
Forum: Performance
Topic: Race Build Z3 roadster
Replies: 24
Views: 13138

Re: Race Build Z3 roadster

I don't have traction ...

ABS is very stupid on these cars .. so it wont be affected..


BUT in general speaking .. difference in speed in front to rear tyres is exactly how the smart systems detect aquaplaning .. but we are speaking of smart traction controls here :)
by TheStorm
Thu 14 Feb, 2019 12:35
Forum: Performance
Topic: Race Build Z3 roadster
Replies: 24
Views: 13138

Re: Race Build Z3 roadster

Yes, as I wrote - I am waiting for the wider front hood. I have to be wider because it is touching the hood right now. (and the under arches) Also - found one rear left widebody wing... in search of right one ... anyone? so I can be lower and wide. About the staggered set - yes .. I might go for 255...
by TheStorm
Wed 13 Feb, 2019 09:27
Forum: Performance
Topic: Race Build Z3 roadster
Replies: 24
Views: 13138

Race Build Z3 roadster

Hi all! So, I will be grateful for any tips and tricks you have for race build Z3. The idea currently is to be street car for 2019 and if does good this year... will be full race mode 2020. So, up to now: - Z3 1996 1.8 115hp car... was ( and actually still is) my daily for 2 years - M52B28TU swapped...