Davyhoogy
Zorg Guru (III)
Looks gorgeous. I love the green/yellow combo.
Glad wheels next on that list! Not a fan of those style that's on it.
Glad wheels next on that list! Not a fan of those style that's on it.
Oxford Green 3.0i Z3
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I passed a black Z3 in Wellingborough the other day, I wondered if he had a straight through pipe... The noise was unbelievable as he blasted through a narrow shopping street..and not really in a good way. Imo the 3.0 has a lovely standard tone to it, again imo an upgrade needs to be fairly subtle and sympathetic...what were the choices on offer from Fast Road Conversions?
They offer what ever is wanted really. I want it to be little bit louder than standard but sportier with more pops.
Here's a picture of my interior with:
- Storm Motorwerks short brushed stainless steel weighted gear knob
- Storm Motorwerks brushed stainless steel handbrake handle
- @Southernboy BMW Z3 Armrest
- Storm Motorwerks short brushed stainless steel weighted gear knob
- Storm Motorwerks brushed stainless steel handbrake handle
- @Southernboy BMW Z3 Armrest
Today I've installed:
- K+N 57i Performance Induction Kit
- Wiechers Sport Strut Bar
- K+N 57i Performance Induction Kit
- Wiechers Sport Strut Bar
Is that the original pipe from the radiator to the expansion tank or is it one from an ///M? I need to reroute mine but Sopers want £130 for an ///M one. And which induction kit have you installed?
It's the original pipe just cable tied to the wiring loom as stated in the induction fitting instructions. The kit installed is https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/perf.../3-0/kn-filters-57i-performance-induction-kit
New roof fitted by Soft Tops in Croydon which seems to be a favourite on here.
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Managed to finally get hold of a set of Style 78 wheels thanks to @Brian H.
I'm not a massive fan of the shadow chrome so I've dropped them off at my local Lepsons to get them back to a nice shiny silver ready for some new rubber.
I took the car for a nice spirited drive today and was beaming from ear to ear. Just love the sound it currently makes but I'm itching to improve it with a new and improved exhaust. I think that'll have to wait until after I've spent all my money on a wedding
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Heated sports seats and a new 'Royal Steering Wheels' steering wheel are also something I eventually plan on doing.
I'm not a massive fan of the shadow chrome so I've dropped them off at my local Lepsons to get them back to a nice shiny silver ready for some new rubber.
I took the car for a nice spirited drive today and was beaming from ear to ear. Just love the sound it currently makes but I'm itching to improve it with a new and improved exhaust. I think that'll have to wait until after I've spent all my money on a wedding
. Heated sports seats and a new 'Royal Steering Wheels' steering wheel are also something I eventually plan on doing.
Got new tyres fitted to the newly refurbished wheels today. I decided to go for the Continental Premium Contact 6. 225/45 R17 91Y on the front and 245/40 R17 91Y on the rear. Once I've put them on I'll probably look into fitting some spacers aswell. Possibly 10mm and 15mm but will have to check.
Newly added to my to do list is to tackle the suspension. After spending hours researching on here I'm looking to go for the Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit with Bilstein B8 Shock Absorbers.
https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/perf...ock-absorbers-lowers-front-30mm-and-rear-30mm
One thing I'm not so sure on, is that is there anything else that I could get installed whilst this is being fitted?
Newly added to my to do list is to tackle the suspension. After spending hours researching on here I'm looking to go for the Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit with Bilstein B8 Shock Absorbers.
https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/perf...ock-absorbers-lowers-front-30mm-and-rear-30mm
One thing I'm not so sure on, is that is there anything else that I could get installed whilst this is being fitted?
Bigger front anti roll bar?
Tony.
Tony.
Hmm, hadn't considered doing that. Is that a worthwhile and common upgrade?
An ex member on here would tell you it's the first thing to change to improve handling. Not sure what size a 3.0 has as standard but worth looking into.
Tony.
Tony.
I'll look into it, thanks.
Top mounts, may as well whilst you're in there.
Aaron MacQ
Zorg Guru (I)
I'd highly recommend changing the front control arm bushes to either the M roadster version, or better still, the early e36 M3 versions that provide a bit extra castor in the suspension geometry.
Polyurethane versions of each are available too.
Polyurethane versions of each are available too.
Front or Rear or both? I've been looking around and it seems the front ones seem to hold up and its the rear that can go. Does this look a suitable replacement for the rear shock top mounts? https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/perf...bushes-10mm-appears-in-position-30-on-diagram
They do a 10mm and 12mm version aswell.
I did both just for peace of mind as the mechanic is in there anyway and makes sense. I fitted OEM just on the basis these lasted 20 years but peeps do fit the ones you've highlighted. Not sure what the additional benefits are as I have no comparison to go by. Should give better handling though when your pushing on through the corners I would've thought.
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Very very very happy how it now looks with the new wheels. More pics tomorrow after a clean, weather depending.
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Very very very happy how it now looks with the new wheels. More pics tomorrow after a clean, weather depending.
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Look forward to seeing the pics mate, looks much nicer I think.
Tony.
Tony.