S54 engines

[noZyet]

I'm totally sure that I'm showing my ignorance, but just in case somebody doesn't know about the problems with S54 engines in the (few) Z's around, I came across this this morning (when it was tipping down outside)- also if buying one the interesting point is at the bottom of page 11 (I think) - explains about the sticker that should be applied to the "B" post to denote that the engine has been upgraded by BMW.
http://members.roadfly.org/jason/m3engines.htm
I'll creep away quietly again now.

noZyet

 

[GazHyde]

Welcome to Zorg 'noZyet'

I'm guessing by your forum name & signature piccy you are possibly trading up from a Merc What are you looking for?

I have no idea about the S54 engine (or in fact any of the engines!) but it looks like a useful article!

Cheers, Gary

 

[noZyet]

Ha Ha - thanks for the welcome, Gary. You never know I just might - if only they'd made a V8 Z!!! I know people have done it but I'm not that patient !!

Cheers

Bob

 

[board]

Welcome noZYet, maybe look out for a Z8? they have a nice v8 in them

 

[Jonttt]

No S54 Z3m's will have tis sticker as none had the recall.

BMW quoted that the lower red line of the S54 Z3m (7,400 RPM v 8,000 RPM of the M3) meant that the Z3m's did not require a modification.

Some Z3m's have had the work done as goodwill by BMW but BMW would not record it as a warranty item (much like rear cross member repairs) eg my S54 had it done as a goodwill when it required a new fan and ancilliaries under warranty.

 

[noZyet]

Oops , I did say i was probably showing my ignorance - sorry for that - they just extended the warranty on the Z's.

Did they just do the Z8 as a left hooker?

 

[board]

Oops , I did say i was probably showing my ignorance - sorry for that - they just extended the warranty on the Z's.

Did they just do the Z8 as a left hooker?

No need to apologise we are always glad to have input

Yes the Z8's were all lefties.

 

[Jonttt]

I'm sure there was one converted to RHD but may be wrong ?

 

[board]

I had a quick search and found that there was a youtube video in google, no longer on youtube so couldn't play anything, that had the description of converting one to RHD. there was also a link i spotted that BMW made one RHD for a movie but couldn't find anything more than the link as it's destination didn't reveal anything.

 

[DangerousDave]

Apparently, the lead singer with an Irish boy band had a RHD Z8. His was specially converted (but not by BMW).

Unless you are a lottery winner, the Z8 is a dream car anyway.

In answer to the OP's original question, it would have been a Z1 in 1988 or '89.

 

[Off Your Marks]

I think Birds BMW have a RHD Z8