Z3 Noob

[98z3]

Hi everybody I just bought a 98 Z3 (avatar) with 48800 miles and wanted to know of not-too-difficult mods to add maybe 25hp and what maintenance things I should be aware of and if there are any common issues to watch out for ( the radio volume seems to have a mind of it' s own on mine) it is a 1.9L so far I love it.

 

[t-tony]

Hi and welcome from me in sunny Florida. Great choice of car and forum. Z3's thin on the ground down here this year but seen a few Z4's around. Anything you could possibly want to know about your car is here at the click of a mouse, just shout up, oh and show us some more pictures of your car, we all like pictures!

Tony.

 

[98z3]

Here you go Tony It is clean a few dings (2 in hood and one on the trunk and one on pass side so far is all i found) and normal expected stone chips for a low car the front fascia is split on the bottom and has some rash under the split, driver seat has a couple small tears about dime size and the radio is weird other than that it is pretty fine mechanically seems great shifts and drives great I drove it about 150 miles today had the net and beauty cover for top when down too, all the stuff that belongs in the trunk is there. top was replaced 2 years ago drove amazing at 100mph (only for a minute)
-Joe

 

[hard top]

Welcome on the forum from me too @98z3
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[t-tony]

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Here you go Tony It is clean a few dings (2 in hood and one on the trunk and one on pass side so far is all i found) and normal expected stone chips for a low car the front fascia is split on the bottom and has some rash under the split, driver seat has a couple small tears about dime size and the radio is weird other than that it is pretty fine mechanically seems great shifts and drives great I drove it about 150 miles today had the net and beauty cover for top when down too, all the stuff that belongs in the trunk is there. top was replaced 2 years ago drove amazing at 100mph (only for a minute)
-Joe

That's a great looking car Joe, enjoy!

Tony.

 

[98z3]

Welcome on the forum from me too @98z3
Check out this section.......https://zroadster.org/articles/category-list

Just the kind of things I am looking for my friend! Thanks!

 

[ZTec]

Hello and welcome from The Vale of Glamorgan.

 

[DavidM]

Welcome from Ireland!

 

[98z3]

Thank you all for the warm welcome. I really think I will like this forum, there are people from a pretty impressive span of the globe here!

 

[billz]

Welcome from Nottingham love the contrast with the colour of the Roof

 

[GazHyde]

Welcome

 

[Jack Ratt]

Hello and welcome from Truro

 

[andyglym]

to the Forum from West Cumbria, England.

 

[Sean d]

Hi and welcome to the forum, its a top place with all the info you need.

 

[Low Rider]

Welcome

 

[PHILIP BAXTER]

Hi, and welcome from Cardiff. Enjoy the forum.

 

[Zeti]

Welcome Joe!
A lovely combo your mighty M44!
With this mileage, I would stay on the factory power. Is a very enjoyable "little car" , like people like to call her, here , on the forum. Offers loads of fun on the mountain roads!
Enjoy the car and the forum!
Dan

 

[Shelly]

Hi and welcome from me too

 

[Antm72]

Hello and welcome from me in South Yorkshire

 

[oldcarman]

Hi from Canada !! I agree with @ Zeti about searching for more power. You'll work very hard to find another 20-25 ponies in the 1.9 short of a turbo or SC or both. Good luck and please let us know if you go for the extra power as there are a lot of 1.9 owners in the M44 Massive who will be watching for something new!! JIM