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- Model of Z
- Z4 coupe sport.
Nice to see OEM exhaust from a underneath (2nd pic), just shows you what lengths BMW go to get the improvements. Like it.
Roy.
Roy.
#ZedShed Swamper Z3M Subframe & Gearbox
- Thread starter Lee
- Start date
I'm gobsmacked....
Thanks for the update Lee
You haven't seen his adverts on eBay. "Z3M breaking for spares..."
rear subframe sold on Saturday, gearbox went today ......
Dont forget the part used clutch.
One careful owner . . . . . (says only slightly burnt).
Tony.
One careful owner . . . . . (says only slightly burnt).
Tony.
- Joined
- Feb 18, 2016
- Points
- 246
- Model of Z
- Z3M Imola and Z4 (e89)
Waiting for the shiny bits with jealous anticipation 
Waiting for the shiny bits with jealous anticipation
I had a message this morning they’re ready for collection
- Joined
- Feb 18, 2016
- Points
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- Model of Z
- Z3M Imola and Z4 (e89)
We’ve got two days worth of updates tonight. First job I started on was the gearbox indent pins and some other little bits on the box.
old cap removed
insides removed
New bush and pin fitted.
new cap to seal it all in.
then it was rinse repeat for the other two.
next onto the tough ones. Reverse and 5th.
cap removed.
Old bush broken out.
new bush ready to go in.
then repeat for the 5th gear. Normally the pin that gives me the most issues.This pin is always stuck.
full house. All changed.
be rude at this point not to fill with fresh fluid.
Gearbox then got a new clutch fork with pivot pin and a pilot bearing.
Next unwrapped some of the powder costed items. Really impressed how the old springs came up. Should be good for many more years.
swing arms like new.
Whilst we had the beam out we fitted the new beam bushes.
next the diff needed a little freshen up. New bush with speedo sensor bracket.
fitting the OE bush is very easy I simply squash it in the vice.
Photo limit reached.
old cap removed
insides removed
New bush and pin fitted.
new cap to seal it all in.
then it was rinse repeat for the other two.
next onto the tough ones. Reverse and 5th.
cap removed.
Old bush broken out.
new bush ready to go in.
then repeat for the 5th gear. Normally the pin that gives me the most issues.This pin is always stuck.
full house. All changed.
be rude at this point not to fill with fresh fluid.
Gearbox then got a new clutch fork with pivot pin and a pilot bearing.
Next unwrapped some of the powder costed items. Really impressed how the old springs came up. Should be good for many more years.
swing arms like new.
Whilst we had the beam out we fitted the new beam bushes.
next the diff needed a little freshen up. New bush with speedo sensor bracket.
fitting the OE bush is very easy I simply squash it in the vice.
Photo limit reached.
Then a coat of paint.
Once the diff was looking fancy I then fitted the new clutch and flywheel.
OE LUK kit.
flywheel on and torqued. Then clutch disc aligned.
Now ready to rock.
Shortly after the gearbox was also fitted. We decided to get ahead and refit all the front end with the new roll bars. This then just leaves the rear subframe to build tomorrow.
fingers crossed she’s finished tomorrow.
Once the diff was looking fancy I then fitted the new clutch and flywheel.
OE LUK kit.
flywheel on and torqued. Then clutch disc aligned.
Shortly after the gearbox was also fitted. We decided to get ahead and refit all the front end with the new roll bars. This then just leaves the rear subframe to build tomorrow.
fingers crossed she’s finished tomorrow.
- Joined
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- Model of Z
- Z3M Imola and Z4 (e89)
You will find the difference in the gearbox & clutch amazing
- Joined
- Oct 26, 2014
- Points
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- Model of Z
- Z4 coupe sport.
Getting a little jealous watching all these Z3s getting so much attention, don’t know how you, Gaz and Trev can stand working in all this crap weather of late and in those cramped conditions, maybe it’s because your using the old army buddy system. Now that would be something to get on film. 
Getting a little jealous watching all these Z3s getting so much attention, don’t know how you, Gaz and Trev can stand working in all this crap weather of late and in those cramped conditions, maybe it’s because your using the old army buddy system. Now that would be something to get on film.
Its only me n Trev working in the garage at the moment due to COVID restrictions. Quite warm in the garage once you drop the door, it’s heated remember.
- Joined
- Feb 18, 2016
- Points
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- Model of Z
- Z3M Imola and Z4 (e89)
Interesting the fitting of OEM beam and diff bushes, wise move IMO. As Arnie would say "I'll be back"!
Glad to see that Lee, Trev, and when restrictions allow, Gaz and Paul are really on top of this COVID........
When I say Covid I mean......................
Crusty Old Vehicles In Distress
When I say Covid I mean......................
Crusty Old Vehicles In Distress
Huge update. The last two days have been mega, she’s now running and handles sweet.
First up was rebuilding the trailing arms, this was far easier then disassembly that’s for sure.
new dust guards shields also fitted.
shortly after the whole subframe was assembled.
Close up. Looking like new again.
It’s nice at this stage because everything goes together quickly. Within an hour the subframe was then fitted and torqued back in place.
Beam bushes now sat up tall like they should be.
Springs also looking a lot better. We also fitted a 10mm spring pad and new top pad these are pence from BMW so well worth refreshing.
Next up we gave the brakes a clean up and started fitting the rest of the hardware.
Flashing some M
some more shinny bling going on. Shame the under tray covers it.
fresh roll bar bushes all round to flatten her in the corners.
Couple of rear under shots showing the bling.
Then when we went to fit the last section of the exhaust we spotted some road debris tangled up in the cat shield. After speaking to Swamper he had a incident with a wratchet strap on the motorway. Took a good 10mins to dislodge it.
Wheels down and test drive time. Had to be an extended test drive in order for the oil to warm.
Can see the bum sitting slightly more pert. Test drive was good, pulls really strong, now changes gear so much sharper, clutch is also nice and light she’s also very flat in the corners.
she’s now tucked up in the warm garage waiting for collection home.
Another M ready for summer!
First up was rebuilding the trailing arms, this was far easier then disassembly that’s for sure.
new dust guards shields also fitted.
shortly after the whole subframe was assembled.
Close up. Looking like new again.
It’s nice at this stage because everything goes together quickly. Within an hour the subframe was then fitted and torqued back in place.
Beam bushes now sat up tall like they should be.
Springs also looking a lot better. We also fitted a 10mm spring pad and new top pad these are pence from BMW so well worth refreshing.
Next up we gave the brakes a clean up and started fitting the rest of the hardware.
Flashing some M
some more shinny bling going on. Shame the under tray covers it.
fresh roll bar bushes all round to flatten her in the corners.
Couple of rear under shots showing the bling.
Then when we went to fit the last section of the exhaust we spotted some road debris tangled up in the cat shield. After speaking to Swamper he had a incident with a wratchet strap on the motorway. Took a good 10mins to dislodge it.
Wheels down and test drive time. Had to be an extended test drive in order for the oil to warm.
Can see the bum sitting slightly more pert. Test drive was good, pulls really strong, now changes gear so much sharper, clutch is also nice and light she’s also very flat in the corners.
she’s now tucked up in the warm garage waiting for collection home.
Another M ready for summer!
Top work old bean...
She looks mint...!
The slight rise on the rear and with all the new bushes I Feel is really going to add to the feel of her again and remove that crashie ride you can get with the crap roads. Feel like setting off now to pick her up...
Thanks For all the work you and your dad did..... Genuinely appreciated
See you tomorrow...!
She looks mint...!
The slight rise on the rear and with all the new bushes I Feel is really going to add to the feel of her again and remove that crashie ride you can get with the crap roads. Feel like setting off now to pick her up...
Thanks For all the work you and your dad did..... Genuinely appreciated
See you tomorrow...!
The car stands really nicely now Lee. Top job by you and Trev.
Tony.
Tony.