Putting some Zip back into a Z

[DerProjektZ3]

I guess you could say that when I purchase a vehicle it follows suit that I automatically join a forum or 2. I had an itch to do some wrenching in the garage and the ATV and UTV just weren't satisfying my needs. I picked up a 2001 Z3 roadster with the 2.5i which has seen 207,000 miles. Previous owner for the past 5 years was a guy that was in college and was using this car as his daily driver up until I purchased it one week ago. No maintenance records exist so my first step is to do basic maintenance, replace all fluids, replace thermostat and water pump with a performance version, hoses, belts, and a worn gasket that is causing a slight oil leak. Going to run a compression check this weekend.
I love forums because sure enough one of you has already encountered and dealt with most everything that will be thrown at me by the way of curve balls with this toy.
David

 

[mrscalex]

I love forums because sure enough one of you has already encountered and dealt with most everything that will be thrown at me by the way of curve balls with this toy.
David

Welcome It's one of us though. I'm sure you'll bring your own knowledge back to the forum too

 

[DerProjektZ3]

Welcome It's one of us though. I'm sure you'll bring your own knowledge back to the forum too

Appreciate that inclusive response mrscalex! My own knowledge be a bit scary though because most of my projects to date have been building lifted trucks and jeeps, for Rock Crawing .

 

[DavidM]

Welcome from Ireland!

 

[DerProjektZ3]

Welcome from Ireland!

Thanks for the Welcome David! Cheers! I hope my Z can look as good as yours and some of the other forum members sometime in the near future!

 

[DavidM]

Thanks for the Welcome David! Cheers! I hope my Z can look as good as yours and some of the other forum members sometime in the near future!

I'm sure it will look equally as good if not better - good luck with the work!

 

[Gundun]

I guess you could say that when I purchase a vehicle it follows suit that I automatically join a forum or 2

I can very much relate to this
Welcome!

 

[DerProjektZ3]

I can very much relate to this
Welcome!

Thanks for the Welcome Gundun! Seems the Zorg members are about the friendliest bunch of Z3 enthusiasts you could ever want to come across !!

 

[Shelly]

Hi and welcome from me too

 

[DerProjektZ3]

Hi and welcome from me too

Thanks for the Welcome Shelly! It's so cool to see all the locations of where everyone is from (haven't heard of many of them but I am one to Google). Beautiful country to tour over there and I'm sure it promotes getting out and doing some serious top down driving.

 

[Shelly]

Thanks for the Welcome Shelly! It's so cool to see all the locations of where everyone is from (haven't heard of many of them but I am one to Google). Beautiful country to tour over there and I'm sure it promotes getting out and doing some serious top down driving.

It's been a lovely hot day today , so I've been out with the roof down , we're got to enjoy the sunshine whilst we can
Happy googling to see where we all come from

 

[littlefeller]

Hi There, welcome, yes a forum is a must, saves so much time if you can just ask a question about a problem rather than go looking for the culprit.

 

[DerProjektZ3]

Hi There, welcome, yes a forum is a must, saves so much time if you can just ask a question about a problem rather than go looking for the culprit.

Exactly Jason! Or...On a different note, Coming across something a bit different like your video on the footwell dimmer lighting (something I want!!). Great job with that!

 

[Rha]

Welcome from me in Hertfordshire. Your previous experiaces will no doubt come in handy when to tweak your Zs suspension for an even better ride, like a lot of us have done. Happy Z'ing.

RHA, Roy.

 

[DerProjektZ3]

Welcome from me in Hertfordshire. Your previous experiaces will no doubt come in handy when to tweak your Zs suspension for an even better ride, like a lot of us have done. Happy Z'ing.

RHA, Roy.

Glad to be here Rha! I was surprised how little I did find when researching my Z suspension for a healthy upgrade. In the interim I purchased replacement rear shocks and reinforcement plates and mounts to replace the sagging pair that are on there currently. It was the first thing I noticed driving the car home. Under acceleration the rear would squat (ugh!!).

 

[GazHyde]

Welcome

 

[Nodzed]

 

[Bazza]

from me

 

[Sean d]

Hi and welcome from Lincolnshire
Good luck with your Zed or should that be Zee

 

[DerProjektZ3]

Welcome

Thanks for the Welcome GazHyde! From what I can tell in my brief time here you seem to be quite the Forum Master! You have me envious looking at pics of your car collection!! Feel free to smack me up if I say ain't or start talking some good ole Southern Drawl on here