Hi

[Zimon]

Just joined,not an owner yet but looking at a Z3, early 1999, 1.9 , 94k. Have inspected most things using the guides on this site & chatting to another owner. I test drove it a few days ago & after less than half a mile there was an almighty thump from underneath , looking in the rear view mirror a " bit" had fallen off that seemed to resemble the size of a break calliper! Gently breaking & pulling in safely my passenger rushed off to retrieve the " bit ". Once back in the car he explained that it was an exhaust damper. What puzzles me is that this " bit" which weighs about a kilo, doesn't seem to do anything , my question therefore is.....does it ?
Will the car need a new one to pass an MOT ?

 

[Gail]

Welcome....I have no idea about your exhaust damper but am sure someone will be along soon who does.

 

[GazHyde]

Welcome Simon!

There is a large weight attached to the exhaust which is supposed to help with resonance or balance or something. You have however managed to improve the power to weight ratio to a minor degree . Won't have any bearing on the MOT unless it falling off left a big hole, but I'm sure our resident MOT tester will be along soon to comment...

 

[andyglym]

to the forum from West Cumbria.

 

[ZTec]

Hi Zimon and welcome to the forum, buy one, you know it makes sense.

 

[t-tony]

Hi Zimon and welcome from me near Lincoln. As Gaz correctly says unless the damper dropping off damaged anything else under the car when it fell off it wouldn't affect the M.O.T. It would be advisable to have a good look under the car to make sure all is well though.

Tony.

 

[Bazza]

From me, you could always buy subject to passing a MOT

 

[DavidM]

Welcome from Ireland!

 

[Low Rider]

To Zroadster.org from Worcestershire glad to have you on board

 

[BMBabe]

Welcome from Aylesbury

 

[oldcarman]

Hi from Canada! As Tony said get under that car and have a good look at everything. Things falling off on a test drive are not usually a good sign but if all else checks out may be a great price lowing negotiation tool. Good luck, JIM

 

[Chrisb4684]

Hi from Devon & welcome to the forum.
If you haven't already then have a look at a few others before going ahead. It will give you a flavour for what's good & what's not...
Good luck!

 

[Antm72]

Good luck with your purchase as said drive a few and you'll get the idea of ehat a hood one feels like.
Pics when you buy it

 

[Nodzed]

Welcome from Gloucestershire

 

[Shelly]

Hi and welcome from me too

 

[Mint]

Hi @Zimon, to the forum from me too in Staffordshire. Hope all is well with the car

 

[FRANKIE]

Just joined,not an owner yet but looking at a Z3, early 1999, 1.9 , 94k. Have inspected most things using the guides on this site & chatting to another owner. I test drove it a few days ago & after less than half a mile there was an almighty thump from underneath , looking in the rear view mirror a " bit" had fallen off that seemed to resemble the size of a break calliper! Gently breaking & pulling in safely my passenger rushed off to retrieve the " bit ". Once back in the car he explained that it was an exhaust damper. What puzzles me is that this " bit" which weighs about a kilo, doesn't seem to do anything , my question therefore is.....does it ?
Will the car need a new one to pass an MOT ?

Welcome to the forum from the US. Frankie