Jim's Z3 Journey

[Sean d]

That’s the plan.

Going to fit a roof liner in both my 1.9 and 2.8 prefacelift Zeds

Be interesting to see the outcome pal, I asked on here a few months back and was told it couldn't be done, not that I normally let that stop me

 

[Jjim]

Looked at the parts and some instructions from US sites and it seems doable.

Looking forward to having sone good weather and giving it a go

 

[Mazza]

Jim, dont forget they they sit on the wrong side when they drive.....
So read the instructions in a mirror

 

[2DunnsZ3]

great job

 

[2DunnsZ3]

Looked at the parts and some instructions from US sites and it seems doable.

Looking forward to having sone good weather and giving it a go

You cant trust what our instructions say in the US, They know its just a bunch of words on some paper. We NEVER read or follow direction!!!

 

[2DunnsZ3]

Fitted the AC Schnitzer handbrake handle.
Before
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After
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I know have the set; handbrake, gear knob and pedals

Also fitted the heater rings I got from Spurs Fan
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That setup looks amazing. I Love how you had a plan and made it your own

 

[Jjim]

Well on my birthday last week I decided I needed to treat myself, so went looking and look what I found.....



Unfortunately the seller wasn’t selling them on their own so I had to buy what it was attached to....





So my dilemma is now, I own 3 x Z3s:

• 1997 1.9 - Arctic Silver - Manual
• 1997 2.8 - Montreal Blue - Manual
• 1998 2.8 - Arctic Silver - Auto

I like the power of the 2.8 but not keen on an auto box
1 will go but not sure at the moment.

For now I have the AC Schnitzer roll hoops, so I can at least complete my AC Schnitzer model, so they will go on the 1.9. It currently looks like this but will soon have the hoops on

 

[t-tony]

Seen that reg. no. somewhere?

Tony.

 

[Jjim]

Bought it from Manchester way

 

[g8jka]

Haha awesome way to get a set of Schnizter hoops! Have you tried getting them out yet as some can be a nightmare? We had a right game getting mine in and now they need to come back out to replace one of the seals at the bottom but they are well and truly stuck in!

 

[Jjim]

Haha awesome way to get a set of Schnizter hoops! Have you tried getting them out yet as some can be a nightmare? We had a right game getting mine in and now they need to come back out to replace one of the seals at the bottom but they are well and truly stuck in!

Haven’t tried to get them out yet as the hardtop is on and it’s bloody cold outside. Will hopefully have a go this weekend.
Thanks for the heads up. Fingers crossed they will come out fairly easily.

 

[g8jka]

A big rubber mallet hitting them upwards should do the job.

 

[2DunnsZ3]

Auto has to go, that's a no brainer

 

[hard top]

Auto has to go, that's a no brainer

Disagree, loved my automatic, with the amount of traffic on the road in this little country it was a no brainer not to.

 

[Mint]

Well on my birthday last week I decided I needed to treat myself, so went looking and look what I found.....

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Unfortunately the seller wasn’t selling them on their own so I had to buy what it was attached to....

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So my dilemma is now, I own 3 x Z3s:

• 1997 1.9 - Arctic Silver - Manual
• 1997 2.8 - Montreal Blue - Manual
• 1998 2.8 - Arctic Silver - Auto

I like the power of the 2.8 but not keen on an auto box
1 will go but not sure at the moment.

For now I have the AC Schnitzer roll hoops, so I can at least complete my AC Schnitzer model, so they will go on the 1.9. It currently looks like this but will soon have the hoops on

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Looks like you're starting a new select group Jim. The three Zed club. A nice addition to the fleet

 

[Jjim]

As it’s a weekend toy rather than a daily, I am starting to favour the manual.

 

[Nodzed]

Well on my birthday last week I decided I needed to treat myself, so went looking and look what I found.....

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Unfortunately the seller wasn’t selling them on their own so I had to buy what it was attached to....

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So my dilemma is now, I own 3 x Z3s:

• 1997 1.9 - Arctic Silver - Manual
• 1997 2.8 - Montreal Blue - Manual
• 1998 2.8 - Arctic Silver - Auto

I like the power of the 2.8 but not keen on an auto box
1 will go but not sure at the moment.

For now I have the AC Schnitzer roll hoops, so I can at least complete my AC Schnitzer model, so they will go on the 1.9. It currently looks like this but will soon have the hoops on

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3 Zeds! welcome to the group

 

[Jjim]

Well at least @PHILIP BAXTER doesn’t have to worry about me trying to steal his hoops now

 

[Frog Farmer]

Looks like you're starting a new select group Jim. The three Zed club. A nice addition to the fleet

Hangon a minute I believe I started that club

 

[BillyB]

Great Thread @Jjim . Just read the whole lot for the first time.