Three Z3’s in six months…. I’m hooked and I need help to build out the best two cars and part out or salvage the third.

rodierick · Jan 30, 2023

I bought two 97 2.8L manual transmission Z3’s to replace a nice 2000 Z3 with a crate engine that was pretty new I had front end damage on. Now I’m trying to rebuild and restore all three to top condition and my do they look pretty even if they aren’t new. Red white and silver.

I'm running into maintenance needing a clutch replacement. And I need suspension work done. I’m just looking for advice and a place to possibly work on these in the Bay Area since I live in a condo in San Francisco but hopefully with help I will learn how to make these kittens sweetly purr again.

Zephyr · Jan 30, 2023

Nice!
Excellent projects.
They are easy to wrench as long as you are committed. It may take a while but it can be done. On the contrary with modern s&boxes that are full of unnecessary electronics and made from plywood.

Shelly · Jan 30, 2023

Three Z3’s in six months…. I’m hooked and I need help to build out the best two cars and part out or salvage the third.

How many folks do all their own service and repairs thanks to sheer determination & sites like this?

Yes I do everything I possibly can

No it’s too tough to maintain when major work is needed

Most of it I’ll do except dropping a transmission or full motor replacement

I have a guy I trust and he does it all for me, because I don’t trust myself

rodierick

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