Hi all. New to the forum. Got a '97 Z3 2.8 Roadster that's picked up a few issues so have been looking at the forum for advice.
Both my wing mirror bases have corroded and one mirror has fallen off completely so I' going to use the x8r repair kits that have been mooted on the forum (https://x8r.co.uk/bmw-z3-e36-outside-wing-door-mirror-spindle-repair-fix). They arrived today and I have two queries. Firstly, the new unfitted spindles dont seem to rotate on their bases - I thought they were supposed to. Unless they just incredibly stiff. Secondly, although there's a good vid on fitting the spindles to the wing mirrors, there isn't much about actually reomving the wing mirrors from the car. I'm not particularly keen to remove the door insert, is this a requirement? If anyones got any tips on removeing the old wing mirrors that'd be much appreciated.
Lastly, I also have an issue with both seats sliding back and forwards on the runners a fraction when accelerating and braking. I think this is also a common problem. x8r also offer a solution - https://x8r.co.uk/bmw-z3-z3m-seat-rail-track-runner-subframe-mechanism-replacement-bush-repair - I just wondered if anyone has tried this and what their experience of fitting it was?
Many thanks inadvance for your help.
Alasdair
Both my wing mirror bases have corroded and one mirror has fallen off completely so I' going to use the x8r repair kits that have been mooted on the forum (https://x8r.co.uk/bmw-z3-e36-outside-wing-door-mirror-spindle-repair-fix). They arrived today and I have two queries. Firstly, the new unfitted spindles dont seem to rotate on their bases - I thought they were supposed to. Unless they just incredibly stiff. Secondly, although there's a good vid on fitting the spindles to the wing mirrors, there isn't much about actually reomving the wing mirrors from the car. I'm not particularly keen to remove the door insert, is this a requirement? If anyones got any tips on removeing the old wing mirrors that'd be much appreciated.
Lastly, I also have an issue with both seats sliding back and forwards on the runners a fraction when accelerating and braking. I think this is also a common problem. x8r also offer a solution - https://x8r.co.uk/bmw-z3-z3m-seat-rail-track-runner-subframe-mechanism-replacement-bush-repair - I just wondered if anyone has tried this and what their experience of fitting it was?
Many thanks inadvance for your help.
Alasdair