New Z3 Owner

[S. Joshua Wellen]

Hey everybody! I'm excited to have picked up a 1997 BMW Z3 with a 2.8. I've had a couple BMWs before (330xi E46 was my last), but I'm new to the Z3 realm. I'm from Cincinnati, OH, in case anyone is in the area.

I'm sure I'll have to swap out the suspension... probably with some Bilsteins and a set of Eibach springs (unless people recommend otherwise). First project will be replacing the ebrake cables. The seats need to be recovered or replaced. I'd love to do a little something with the wheels eventually (nothing crazy - just something to fill the rear wheel well a little better, as the stock 7" wheels look awkward). Also looking to do a little with the consoles (would love to swap the M console with gauges... maybe swap out the current rear console and install some speakers... all in good time).

Anyway, I'm excited to learn more about the Z - seems like it'll be a lot of fun!

Joshua

 

[DavidM]

Welcome from Ireland! There's plenty of expertise on this Forum to support you on your Zedding experience!

 

[Stevo7682]

Hi and welcome from Scotland

 

[Shelly]

Hi and welcome from me too

 

[JAJ278]

Welcome from Yorkshire.

 

[GazHyde]

Welcome

Bilsteins and a set of Eibach springs

Yup, that's the way to go!

 

[andyglym]

to the forum from West Cumbria, England.

 

[t-tony]

Hi Josh, welcome from Lincoln UK. You'll likely find all you need to know about all your projects on here, if there's not just ask, it's all been done before somewhere Great cars, enjoy!

Tony.

 

[Antm72]

Hello and welcome from me another 2.8 owner .the stock rims should be staggered on your 2.8 7.5 front 8.5 rear if from a zed , either way the best way to fill out the rear is to add 15/20mm spacers makes them look more meaningful as they are quite tucked under as standard.
Lots of things can be done to improve a zed its one of its pleasures enjoy

 

[Mac_Gaz]

Hello from Newcastle upon Tyne UK.

 

[Gail]

Welcome

 

[andyglym]

Hello from Newcastle upon Tyne UK.

@Mac_Gaz what's with the "Full time Nerd" out of interest?

 

[Jack Ratt]

Hello from Truro

 

[Bazza]

from me

 

[Mac_Gaz]

@Mac_Gaz what's with the "Full time Nerd" out of interest?

It's what I am Andy - I work in the IT Industry.

 

[andyglym]

It's what I am Andy - I work in the IT Industry.

Oh, right

 

[ZTec]

Hello and welcome from South Wales

 

[oldcarman]

Hi from central Manitoba, Canada!! JIM

 

[Nodzed]

 

[Low Rider]

To Zroadster.org from Worcestershire. Joshua