Looking for a Z3..

[spurs fan in a coupe]

Hi Steve,

I have a 2.8 with a clunky noise on changing gears on low revs, How could be eliminated?

Easy, just change at high revs! More fun, and you can't hear the gearbox!

 

[Nodzed]

Easy, just change at high revs! More fun, and you can't hear the gearbox!

Plays havoc with the wallet though

 

[Bozzy]

Hi Steve,

I have a 2.8 with a clunky noise on changing gears on low revs, How could be eliminated?

I fitted an extended clutch pedal stop from eBay which simply reduces clutch pedal travel. It doesn't completely eliminate it but vastly reduces the clunk.
Also check the diff bush,@Antm72 changed his for a poly bush and was impressed with the improvement.

Steve

 

[Zeti]

Welcome @Steve Medlock !
Whatever will be your options for the engine, regarding the legs room and tall guy fitting in, you will never get a better roadster than Z3! So adapt your self and welcome in the family!
@Bozzy please detail the clutch pedal stop (maybe in separate thread!), as I always concerned about the too long and unnecessary pedal's travel!
Dan

 

[oldcarman]

I think there are a couple of members selling lift kits @Zeti. I believe @t-tony and @Southernboy are two! HTH. JIM

 

[Grumps]

I fitted an extended clutch pedal stop from eBay which simply reduces clutch pedal travel. It doesn't completely eliminate it but vastly reduces the clunk.
Also check the diff bush,@Antm72 changed his for a poly bush and was impressed with the improvement.

Steve

I have the diff bush ready to fit and i'm going to order a clutch pedal stop next week. Mine does suffer from the "clunk" so I'll report back when are fitted.

 

[Nodzed]

I have the diff bush ready to fit and i'm going to order a clutch pedal stop next week. Mine does suffer from the "clunk" so I'll report back when are fitted.

@Grumpy can this be done in situ or has the diff got to come out?

 

[Grumps]

@Grumpy can this be done in situ or has the diff got to come out?

I'm no mecanic Noddy, I tend to use a certain franchise brand. Is this the BBC? Ooh no its not, Zed shed midlands Ltd! I was shown by @Antm72 and no you don't need to remove the diff. Think it's just a single bolt running through the middle of the bush, back it off remove the old one and push the new one in.

 

[oldcarman]

Are you getting the clutch stop from Tony, Dave?? JIM

 

[Steve Medlock]

Mission accomplished....

 

[Nodzed]

Mission accomplished....

Now that looks nice! Not seen that colour before it looks like its had a few mods, got any more photos?

 

[Jack Ratt]

Hello from Truro

 

[Steve Medlock]

I'll take some more photos soon. It does need some work - few rust spots and desperate for a wheel alignment (booked for Friday). I've just taken some spacers off the rear as I didn't think they added anything. Mods I've discovered so far are Stainless exhaust, shorter springs all round, supersport struts on the front (rear shocks might be standard) Stainless brace across front turrets, angel eye lights at front.

 

[Nodzed]

@Steve Medlock see your in Sittingbourne, got my Zed not that far from you about 20 miles away in Cranbrook.

 

[Antm72]

Looks very nice like it

 

[Zeti]

Man you are fast!
Great car, great color!
Enjoy it!
PS: had you the tramling experience or is just a wheel alignment that is really necessary?

 

[Grumps]

Are you getting the clutch stop from Tony, Dave?? JIM

Does Tony do them Jim? @t-tony do you do clutch stops? I was getting one from a firm in Americaland that @Antm72 used for get his.

 

[Grumps]

I really like the look of that @Steve Medlock. I think those back wheels sit spot on, fill the arches nicely. Ooh loving the quad pipes!

 

[oldcarman]

I do believe he does @Grumpy! JIM

 

[Si]

Hey well done, it was good to meet you last week, glad you found the one for you.