Bought a Z3 as a runabout, quite like it!

[Sips]

Hi All,

As the title says, i bought a 97 1.9 Z3 as a stopgap between company cars and because it had a private plate with it that was worth more than the car and were my Mum's initials so she will be getting it for her birthday!

I have always had mk1 MX5s so this was a bit of a departure, I am really impressed with it! Not as fun as my MX5 but a hell of a lot more usable!

I have given it a full service, replaced all 4 shocks, discs and the clutch. It is like a different car now! It was off the road for 4 years prior to my ownership and hasn't been "cherished" for a number of years but you wouldn't know that to drive it now.

I am liking it so much that I am going to start to restore it, does anyone on here know where you can get good quality replacement panels? I am particularly struggling to get sills for it as no one seems to stock them, even google doesn't turn anything up. I figure prior to respraying it I might as well replace all the "well used/rusty" panels!

Cheers Paul.

 

[BMBabe]

Welcome from Aylesbury

@spurs fan in a coupe breaks Zeds and always has plenty of parts available

Good luck with the project Any pictures of your zed?

 

[Low Rider]

To Zroadster.org from Worcestershire Paul

 

[Low Rider]

Hi All,

As the title says, i bought a 97 1.9 Z3 as a stopgap between company cars and because it had a private plate with it that was worth more than the car and were my Mum's initials so she will be getting it for her birthday!

I have always had mk1 MX5s so this was a bit of a departure, I am really impressed with it! Not as fun as my MX5 but a hell of a lot more usable!

I have given it a full service, replaced all 4 shocks, discs and the clutch. It is like a different car now! It was off the road for 4 years prior to my ownership and hasn't been "cherished" for a number of years but you wouldn't know that to drive it now.

I am liking it so much that I am going to start to restore it, does anyone on here know where you can get good quality replacement panels? I am particularly struggling to get sills for it as no one seems to stock them, even google doesn't turn anything up. I figure prior to respraying it I might as well replace all the "well used/rusty" panels!

Cheers Paul.

I understand sills are £180 ea from BMW. I managed to purchase a pair in my cars colour for £10 for the pair. I'll ask round for you but can't make any promises

 

[t-tony]

Hi All,

As the title says, i bought a 97 1.9 Z3 as a stopgap between company cars and because it had a private plate with it that was worth more than the car and were my Mum's initials so she will be getting it for her birthday!

I have always had mk1 MX5s so this was a bit of a departure, I am really impressed with it! Not as fun as my MX5 but a hell of a lot more usable!

I have given it a full service, replaced all 4 shocks, discs and the clutch. It is like a different car now! It was off the road for 4 years prior to my ownership and hasn't been "cherished" for a number of years but you wouldn't know that to drive it now.

I am liking it so much that I am going to start to restore it, does anyone on here know where you can get good quality replacement panels? I am particularly struggling to get sills for it as no one seems to stock them, even google doesn't turn anything up. I figure prior to respraying it I might as well replace all the "well used/rusty" panels!

Cheers Paul.

Hi Paul, welcome from near Lincoln. I just read your post re stuck seat motors, and sorry I can't offer help with that particular problem, as Stacey has said Andy @spurs fan in a coupe breaks cars so does @Synclare either or both may be able to advise on the seat issue and be able to offer replacement parts should you need them. Good on you for bringing a Z back to life too.

Tony.

 

[Tearoom]

Welcome neighbour.
I'm in your neck of the woods.
There is a BMW event at W-S-M on the 10th July.
Should be a few zeds there. A chance to meet other owners and talk shop.

 

[Althulas]

Glad your liking it, if you have no luck with the guys on here for sills you can alway try eBay. Sills are usually hard to find in good nick but reasonably priced for new http://www.genuineautoparts.com/uk/...s-engine/body-cat/pillar-and-side-panels-scat

 

[Bazza]

from me always good to hear somone is saving a Zed from the scrap heap

 

[DavidM]

Welcome from Ireland! So sounds like an interesting project - good luck with it!

 

[andyglym]

to the forum from West Cumbria. Good luck.

 

[Shelly]

Hi and welcome from me too

 

[GazHyde]

Welcome Sips,

I believe sills are still available from BMW, so you could try Soper BMW Lincoln for a forum quote. It's getting harder to find good ones from breakers sadly as they are now getting to the same state.

 

[JAJ278]

Welcome from Yorkshire and good luck and well done for saving a great car.

 

[Antm72]

Welcome from me too. Sounds like this great little car has hooked another !! Enjoy it no better car for smiles per miles

 

[Stevo7682]

Hi andwelcome from me too in Scotland

 

[simonlincs]

Welcome from Lincolnshire, happy zedding

 

[Axelf]

From Durham

 

[Redline]

from Warwickshire. Has anyone asked for photos of your car? We all love photos, especially before and after if you're doing some refurb work. You're definitely in the right place for advice and help.

 

[Jack Ratt]

Hello from Truro. You can get pattern sills from a member on here. I think it's @Stormy_be

I believe he produces top quality replacement panels in GPR

 

[Nodzed]

Welcome to the forum from Gloucestershire (just up the road )