Newbie Information
(more info below under "Prospective Buyer Research")
Z3 Pre-Purchase Advice
Noobs! Introduce Yourselves!
Lurkers, Please come join us!
Z3/Ms, Names, and Faces | 2013 edition (2010 edition)
A modest request for the community....
Z3 Image Galleries
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What did you buy your Z3 this week? (V3.0)
Daily picture of your Z3 thread (V2.0)
Coupe spotting thread (V2.0)
Lets see what your Z3 calls home (garages)
Z3/M Roadster Picture Gallery
Z3/M Coupe Picture Gallery
Z3/M Exhaust & Exhaust Clip Gallery
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Original Z3/M Coupe Gallery Read-only
Wheels, wheels, wheels Gallery Read-only
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Prospective Buyer Research
General Info
BMW M Registry - FAQ E36/8 M coupe
BMW M Registry - FAQ E36/7 M roadster
Listings
Bimmerforums Z3 classifieds
Bimmerforums Cars for sale 3 series/Z3
M Coupe Buyers Guide - Sale Listings
M Roadster Buyers Guide - Sale Listings
Z3 Coupe Buyers Guide - Sale Listings
Major Repairs and Expenses
The definitive subframe strategy thread
S54 rod bearing service
Finding a solution to the BMW S54 rod bearing failure
DIY: S54 VANOS hub and bolts
S52 oil pump nut
Maintenance cost M54 Z3 Coupe vs. S52 M Coupe
Miscellaneous
BMW VIN Decoder (Alternates: One Two Three)
BMW M Database
M Coupe Buyers Guide
M Roadster Buyers Guide
Z3 Coupe Buyers Guide
Car Wash and Detailing
Rejuvenated Headlights
I had good luck with Mothers Headlight Restoration Kit
Leatherique anyone?
Cleaning interior plastic
Can't clean my wheels!!
Headlights polished
Insurance
Stated value policies and establishing value
M Coupe owners - How do you insure your car?
Insurance: The reason for the right coverage
Who will insure a Z3M as the only car with unlimited mileage & agreed value?
Insurance while in storage
Z3 Meets and Events
- Bimmerfest
Bimmerfest 2015 Track Day
Bimmerfest 2015 Moupe Caravan
Bimmerfest 2015 caravan?
Bimmerfest East 2014 - Who is going?
Bimmerfest 2014 Official Z caravan
Bimmerfest 2014 caravan?
Bimmerfest East 2013 - Who is going?
Bimmerfest 2012 Picture Thread- Cars and Coffee
Cars and Coffee Raleigh- Schuh Syndikat
Schuh Syndikat 2016 - Comment and Picture Thread
Schuh Syndikat 2016 - Picture Thread
Schuh Syndikat 2016 - Registration now open
Schuh Syndikat 2016 - Hotels
Schuh Syndikat 2015 - Registration now open
Schuh Syndikat 2015 - Hotels
Schuh Syndikat 2014 - My shots
Schuh Syndikat 2014 - Comment and Picture Thread
Schuh Syndikat 2014 - Official Hotels thread
Schuh Syndikat 2014 - Registration now open
Schuh Syndikat 2014 - Official Hotels thread
Schuh Syndikat 2014 - Planning underway
Schuh Syndikat 2013 - Announcement
Schuh Syndikat 2013 - Reserve the dates
- Dorkfest
Dorkfest (Official web site)
Dorkfest '16 Picture thread
Dorkfest '16 Save the Date and Planning Thread
Dorkfest '15 Picture thread
Dorkfest '15 Save the Date and Planning Thread
Dorkfest '14 Picture thread
Dorkfest '14 is two weeks away
Dorkfest '14 Registration is Open
Dorkfest '14 Save the Date and Planning Thread
Dorkfest '13 Picture thread
Dorkfest '13 Save the Date and Planning Thread
Dorkfest '13 Roll Call
Dorkfest '13 with BMW CCA O'Fest Dates and locations
Dorkfest '12 Official Announcement thread
Dorkfest '11 photo thread- ZFest
ZFest (Official web site)
ZSCCA ZFest
ZFest 2015
ZFest 2014
Are you attending ZFest?
Z3 Technical Information (Coupe, Roadster, M and non-M variants)
Accessory Drive Belts (accessory belts serpentine belts fan belts)
DIY: S52 M Coupe - Drive Belt and A/C Belt Replacement without Fan Removal
Active Stability Control (ASC) (traction control)
See Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Aerodynamics( widebody wide body spoiler wing rear splitter front hood carbon fiber fiberglass splitter diffuser canard )
Aerodynamic parts lesson, including nomenclature
Diffuser install, helpful tips inside!
Any Hamann rear diffuser owners here? ( Hamman Hammann Haman )
Spoiler?
Coupe rear deck spoiler
Replica Z3 Coupe Hatch Spoilers Now Available
Replica Z3 Coupe Hatch Spoilers Available Soon
Motion Motorsport - Z3 6cyl (non-M) Underpanel Pre-Order Group Buy Thread!
Original Rieger Infinity Lip
OEM Aerotech Bumper used to create Ram Air System to feed CSL Intake on 3.4L
Please tell me what the small piece of plastic that hangs under my car is
Whose got opinions on "Aero Ducts"?
RamAir foglight ducts
Air Conditioning System ( HVAC air con R134 R134A A/C )
Replacing Compressor/Drier
AC Not cooling enough
AC Compressor failure
AC Replacing expansion valve
AC O-Rings confusion..
AC Troubleshooting to cooling system issues
AC System questions
AC Fixed
AC Button broken down and rebuilt (round button)
AC Recirculate switch is cracked and broken
AC Controls
Alarm ( key fob lock unlock )
Also see Keyless Entry
The Ultimate US OEM keyless/alarm thread
Alternator ( alt )
S52 Alternator information
S52 Alternator Bosch vs. Valeo differences
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) ( anti-locking brake system anti-lock anti lock locking anti-locking )
Newbie to BMW and the Z3 ( DSC EML Brake traction control lights light )
Audio (General) ( in car entertainment ICE speakers sound music )
Also see Audio Amplifier | Audio CD Changer | Audio Head Unit | Audio Interfaces | Audio Speakers | Radio Antenna
Second Z3M Coupe install, stealthy this time
Speaker upgrade (bluetooth mic mounting )
Best route for RCA cables
Audio Amplifier ( amp )
Speaker upgrade
Audio CD Changer ( 6CD changer disc disk )
Where does it mount?
Z3 Coupe CD Changer power hook up for Grom USB Interface
Audio Head Unit ( receiver deck radio code stereo code antenna )
- Radio Codes
Radio Code
Just got a new BMW, problem though
Code Wait - Can anyone get me the code for my radio?
Radio Code help please!- Other
Correct antenna adapter (aftermarket radio to stock antenna)
Thinking of a new Radio
Radio Programming Mode
Audio Interfaces ( GROM MediaBridge bluetooth streaming Blitz aux aux-in)
GROM question
Just installed the MediaBridge
Z3 Coupe CD Changer power hook up for Grom USB Interface
GROM USB2P stays on...
GROM AND2 trunk installation issue - Any help appreciated
Audio Speakers ( tweeters subwoofers component speakers full-range full range )
BSW Stage 1 Install on 2000 M Coupe
Kicker Sub in Stock Enclosure
Speaker upgrade
Largest speakers in kick panels?
How to inspect/remove speakers?
M Coupe rear roof speakers
M Roadster 2000: replacing the subwoofer
Automatic Transmission Fluid ( auto tranny fluid torque converter fluid ATF )
Dexron VI for 2000 Z3 auto transmission
Blend Door ( HVAC temp control temperature blending sticking stuck knob control )
Z3 problem temp control issue
Heater control frustration
What just happened?
Blend door
Temperature control knob stuck on cold
Help with temp control arm
Battery ( H6 Group 48 )
Battery recommendations
Battery
Dead battery estoril blues
Which battery
Battery recommendations please
Replacement battery for 2002 M Coupe
Optima Red Top battery
BMW AGM battery or Lithium battery?
Are we suppossed to be checking water levels?
What is the part number for #8 in this diagram?
Battery Chargers (battery charging charger tender tenders tending )
Does anyone use a battery tender with their Z3?
Body Repair Work ( bodyshop shop PDR paintless dent removal accident repair paint clear coat body panel alignment gap gaps fitment )
Also see Hood (Mechanical) | Mirrors | Door | Paint Colors
Saving one from the junkyard
Bought a salvage M Roadster yesterday
Wrecked my dream car. Restore? Total? Need advice
Fender bender, body work in my future, looking for body panels and advice
How to remove roundel from gills
Sideswiped, door damage
Dented from inside of hood. Need pro advice
Shave corner lights, bumper adjustments
Rattle can spot repair tutorial. Boston Green M Coupe
C Pillar Trim Attachment
Correct M badge placement on M Coupe
How to remove front and side marker lights
What happens when insurance doesn't fix your car to your satisfaction
Last of the Hoods?
Torx bit size for rear bumper support
Need glue suggestion for side badge
Brakes (General) ( calipers fluid pedal shaking )
BMW E36 replacing brake pads and rotors
Brake bleeding
Brake bleeder
Brake bleed DIY with DSC
RallyRoad brake upgrade
Stock M brake clearances
Brake, Parking ( parking brake emergency e brakes e-brakes cable emergency brake cables e-brake cables)
Replacing parking brake cable
Adjusting parking brake
Brake Calipers
Rebuilding calipers, tips & diy
Z3M Caliper rebuild
Are E36 M3 and Z3M calipers the same?
Brake Cooling Ducts ( brake ducts brake ducting brake cooling rotor cooling ducts brake rotor ducts )
Control arm brake cooling ducts for the Z3
M Coupe brake duct cooling?
RamAir foglight ducts
Brake Lines (Hydraulic) ( braided stainless steel brake lines ss brake lines hydraulic brake lines brake hard lines stainless steel brake hoses )
SS brake lines help
SS braided brake hoses worthwhile?
Brake line kit?
StopTech SS lines for the Z3
Brake Master Cylinder ( master cyl brake fluid )
Which brake master cylinder brand to buy?
Brake Pads ( friction material low dust ceramic track )
Streetable brake pads
Best brake pads for no dust?
Dustless brake pads
Low dust brake pads?
New brakes and rotors
Axxis break pad questions
Rotors and pads
Brake shims
Best street pad for occasional track use?
Street/Track brake pad recommendations
Brake Pedal ( soft brake pedal bushings )
Brake light switch replacement
Brake Rotors ( brake discs brake disks )
Warped brake discs and other myths
How to properly install rotors
Slotted vs. Drilled rotors
Drilled rotors
How to obtain Euro E36 M3 floating rotorsS?
Track rotors
Centric rotors
Z3M front disk
Brake rotors and pads
- Upgrading from solid to vented rotors
Contemplating brakes
Time to replace the brakes
Brake Shoes, Parking ( parking brake pads e-brake pads )
Replaced e-brake pads, need some help
Bumper Cover, Front ( front bumper cover front bumper grille center grille lower grille valence )
Also see Fog Lights
Shave corner lights, bumper adjustments
How to replace bumper center grill
Mesh in front bumper?
Lower grill options
Honeycomb Grill will it fit an M bumper
A few idle hours result in a mesh grille on M Coupe
Bumper Cover, Rear ( rear bumper cover )
Torx bit size for rear bumper support?
Cabin Air Filter ( unicorns leprachauns santa claus )
Where is the cabin filter
Camshaft Position Sensors ( camshaft angle sensors cam position sensors cam angle sensors camshaft sensors cam sensors CMP CAS CPS )
Camshaft position sensor
Code P0340 CPS
Camshafts ( cams )
Also see Mechanical Timing
Tested: S52 vs. M50 manifold on the S52
Tested: S52 vs. M50 manifold E36 M3 forum discussion thread
Tested: S52 vs. M50 manifold Z3 forum discussion thread
How to rotate a cam
Camshaft replacement
Catalytic Converters ( cats )
What are our cat replacement options
Center Support Bearing ( csb central center driveshaft bearing drive shaft bearing drive-shaft bearing )
Center support bearing
Driveshaft clunking
Chassis ( unibody structure structural rigidity torsional rigidity structural stiffness torsional stiffness )
Also see Roll Bars | Suspension (General) | Subframe, Rear
Torsional rigidity, humor me
Someone make us this
Strong Strut body/rear brace
Our subframes are uneven
Check Engine Light (CEL)
Also see Service Interval Lights (SIL) | Service Engine Soon (SES) | Engine Maintenance Soon (EMS)
Check engine light
Reset CEL without the tool
O2 sensor code (adaptation limit bank 2)
Cigarette Lighter ( aux 12v auxiliary power supply )
How to remove cig lighter
Clutch Assembly (General) ( clutch disc clutch disk pressure plate flywheel throw out bearing throw-out bearing tob friction disc )
Also see Clutch Disc | Clutch Delay Valve (CDV), Hydraulic Clutch Line, and Similar Mechanisms | Pressure Plate | Flywheel
Comprehensive clutch/flywheel DIY
How to: Replace your Z3 clutch
Pelican Technical Article: 3-Series clutch replacement
Z3 M Coupe clutch and lightweight flywheel options
M Coupe max clutch life
Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel
Metal or plastic throwout bearing? Grease or no grease
Clutch Delay Valve (CDV), Hydraulic Clutch Line, and Similar Mechanisms ( aftermarket hydraulic clutch hose)
Clutch Delay Valve compilation (CDV delete)
DIY: CDV delete for M Coupe/Roadster
Fun with Clutch Lines!
CDV delete *how to get the damn flange nut off!*
Seaking info on cdv for write-up
Clutch delay valve
CDV Delete
CDV Woes...2001 Z3 2.5i Confusion...
UUC Clutch line install Question
DIY on fixing clutch switch delay on M52TUs
Replace & bleed clutch fluid
Idiot of the Month club...
Them Z3 woes
Stainless clutch line?
Is this the correct clutch line
So I replaced my M roadster clutch line today
M Roadster clutch friction point
E36 #714 CDV-delete clutch hose failed within a year.
Clutch Disc (clutch disk)
Also see Clutch Assembly (General) | Pressure Plate | Flywheel
Where Can I Find a Clutch Replacement DIY Link
Clutch Pedal
Clutch Pedal adjustment?
Clutch squeak has gotten worse
Clutch Pedal Bushings Install
Clutch pedal "sticks"/"pops"
So a Squeek Started...
Clutch Slave Cylinder
Slave Cylinder Push Rod Lost in Bell Housing
So I replaced my M roadster clutch line today
Clutch Stop
Home made clutch stops rule!!
So, it's not just the welds on the subframe that suck...
Coin Holder (interior coin holder interior change holder)
Coin holder - coins get stuck
Crankcase Ventilation System (CCV) (pcv positive crankcase ventilation system crank-case ventilation crank case ventilation)
Crankcase Ventilation Explained - N/A Edition *
Automotive Crankcase Ventilation Systems Diagram PCV *
Crank Case Ventilation *
Blow-by and Breather Systems *
CCV Failure or Not? Need ure ADVICE
Oil Pressure - EVAP Leak
Cruise Control
I hate working under the dash....
Dashboard (dash)
Z3 Cracked Front Dash by Windshield
Alcantara Dash/Console and Updated Exterior Shots
Dashboard and Console Gauges and Controls (OEM Style Clusters) (OEM gauge cluster dash gauges HVAC controls highly integrated aftermarket gauges)
Also see Gauges | Cigarette Lighter
- Air/Fuel Ratio - Lambda
Z3 air/fuel gauge in cluster plus extras- Dashboard and Console Lights
Test Mode--Hidden Codes in your car!
Z3 Odometer light fading *
Headlight/Dimmer Switch R&R *
DIY: Inteior Light Rheostat Fix (Bypass)
Instrument lights out
Rheostat/lighting question
BenFenner's interior light dimmer bypass
Are the HVAC controls lit?
Heater control bulbs
Instrument Cluster Lighting (+Shifter lighting)
misc. gauges out
Dashboard and console lights out
ODO & Trip not lighting up
Headlight switch issues?
Help! Interior lights all just went out (Harness pix)
Dash Lights
dash lights?
gauge cluster problem?
no cluster and console light fix process
No bulbs in clock, voltmeter, and oil pressure switches.
Z3: Instrument Panel lights...help
Confused about dash switches- Fuel Level
Fuel Gauge..
Z3 Fuel Gauge Fixes: Stuck Low Fuel & Wacky Gauge- HVAC Controls
HELP with temp control arm "tit"...
Are the HVAC controls lit?
Heater control bulbs
ac fan only works on 4 write up
AC/re
circ switch broken down and rebuilt (round button)
AC recirculate switch is cracked and broken
Fan speeds..- Other
Car serviced now speedo 10mph too fast?
BMW Z3 Replacing Heater Control Bulbs *
New gauges installed
HOW TO: BMW Z3 Custom EL dials
options for replacing the digital "clock"?
M-Console Swap - Power Roof / ASC Switch Wiring Q?
ASC / DSC switch swap
AC/seat warmers/DSC buttons replacement
Wheres the sensor for oil temp / S54?
What are the L and R on the gauge area for?
Confused about dash switches
VDO Clock
EEP_2...wtf?
Diagnostics (General) (INPA computer coding modules module NCS NCSexpert VAG KKL WinKFP Tool32 EDIABAS NCSDummy)
Z3 diagnostics thread
Differential Fluid (rear differential fluid rear diff fluid)
E36 Differential fluid change article *
School a Redline/Motul guy on Amsoil fluids.
Which Oil (tranny & diff)
Differential, Rear (Mechanical) (rear differential rear diff lsd limited slip torsen clutch viscous helical final drive open differential)
Also see Half Shafts
The E36 Diff Thread (E36 subforum)
Differential Question?
DIY Guide: Z3 Differential Removal & Installation
DIY Guide: Z3 Differential Cover Removal & Installation
Who rebuilds diffs? (Forced Induction subforum)
Used E30 3.73 LS Diff Install for M Coupe--Pix + Notes
Hot tip for doing a differential swap from an E30 into a non-M Z3 that I've been meaning to put up for a while....
Helical LSD vs Clutch LSD
Z3 3.0 differential -- torsen LSD, right?
did any z3s get a LSD fromt he factory besides the Z3M?
LSD question
Differential cooling by Vac Motorsports
Differential Leaking fluid
Running 3.91 Final Drive - First Experiences
Differential Cleaning
Different differentials?
Am I confusted, or is Bavarian Auto confused??
Axle popped out of my diff (Track, Auto-X & Drag subforum)
Differential output flange not staying in place
Axle Coming Out of Differtial
Will an E46 M3 diff work on an '01 M Coupe?
Are half-shaft to diff flange bolts reusable?
Diffuser, Rear (rear diffuser)
diffuser install ...pretty obvious i know, but helpful tips inside!
Any hamann rear diffuser owners here?
Digital Motor Electronics (DME Engine Control Unit ECU flash tune tuning)
The Z3 Diagnostics Thread: Instructions, Experiences, Discussions, Experimentation
DIY MSS54 Tuning
DME issues??
Do all //M S52 have this sticker?
Official End to is this "Tune" or Engine Software worth it?
Disturbance Air Valve (emissions test MAF by-pass unmetered air test fuel trim test)
What is this?
Doors (General) (door glass windows retractable glass)
Also see Door Panel | Door Locks | Mirrors, Door | Window Glass
Z3 coupe windows dont go down all the way?
What is missing?????
Adjusting door latches and Coupe hatches, in case you are having issues
Replacing sliders and greasing front door tracks
Door window trim discontinued?
Maybe Dumb Question But I Can't Find
Door Locks (door handle)
Lock cylinder is spinning in the door..
Help me fix this lock cylinder
WTF _ the drivers door lock just spins !
Changing door locks/spinning lock cylinder
Z3 Passenger Door Lock Actuator
02 M Roadster door lock cylinder replacement link
Door Panel (door card hockey stick door pull door handle)
Z3 Door Hockeystick Install *
DIY: Door panel disassembly/reassembly
Door Panel "hockey stick" repaint--photos and instructions
Interior door handle problem
Broken
door pull fix.
OEM Door Cards are Dumb
Driveshaft (drive shaft)
Also see Center Support Bearing | Flex Disc, Driveshaft
Remanufactured Drive shaft?
best place to get a drive shaft
Driveshaft clunking!!!
Duck Tail (OEM rear hatch spoiler)
Also see Aerodynamics | Spoiler, Rear | Wing, Rear
Replica Hatch Spoilers for Coupe now readily available !!!
Replica Z3 Coupe Hatch Spoilers Available For Sale Soon !
Is the rear spoiler for coupes really NLA?
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (traction control yaw control)
Also see Active Stability Control (ASC)
Dsc
Overly sensitive DSC
Teves MK 20 DSC III (from 4/99 MZ3's) *
DSC Light
Newbie to BMW and the Z#
2001+ owners with DSC - anyone running taller rear tires without issue?
DSC & Brake Light
Does DSC off really mean off?
Last edited by BimmerBreaker; 05-23-2021 at 02:01 PM.
Engine Air Filter (air filter)
Also see Cabin Air Filter
S54 Intake Filter Question...
Engine Coolant System (water pump thermostat radiator hoses radiator fan delete fan clutch auxiliary fan electric fan antifreeze anti-freeze distilled water)
Also see Heater Core
M Roadster owners how do you check your coolant level?
First time draining coolant - observations and questions
99 Z3 Coupe - Engine Coolant Temperature
Cooling System Rebuild. PICS! *
An experiment in S52 cooling
Current Radiator Recommendations?
cooling system overhaul kit
IMPORTANT: Two plastic cooling system parts that WILL break. *
Water Pump and T-stat: S52
S54 Water Pump Life?
What's the second most common cause of 'no heat' in a Z3?
Help please - heater only works at highway speeds
Heater back!
Do S52/Z3 heaters in general tend to be somewhat weak?
1999 Z3 auxilliary fan fuse location
Electric fan confusion
electric engine fan issues - solved
Upper radiator hose keep coming off
Cooling System Mod/Upgrade?
Orange, Pink, or Green Coolant?
- Coolant expansion tank (coolant overflow tank coolant over-flow tank)
S52 Aftermarket Expansion Tank?
S50 coolant expansion tank to S52 conversion: a parts list and helpful hints
Mishimoto Aluminum Expansion Tank R&D
replacing just the expansion tank- Mechanical Radiator Fan Delete (fan removal remove fan)
Cooling fan
S54 fan delete and Spal puller install
Fan delete/spal question.
Fan delete/Evosport impressions.
fan delete
So, my fan blew up this morning and...
Getting ready to do a fan delete, now having 2nd thoughts.... (1992 - 1999 M3 (E36) subforum)
Fan Delete, 1997-1998 2.8L Z3
S52 fan delete
Fan Delete - Water temperature readings
Putting the Fan Back On.
Engine Maintenance Soon (EMS)
Also see Check Engine Light (CEL) | Service Interval Lights (SIL) | Service Engine Soon (SES)
2002 Z3M - Engine Maintenance Soon Light
Engine Mounts
Engine Mounts Installed (finally)
Engine Oil (General)
Also see Engine Oil Coolers
S54 oil recommend update since AUG 2013 for US market
Does this suggest the S54 (and other M engines) do not require 10w-60?
BMWUSA Oil Recommendations *
Sooo, what brand and weight oil do you use?.......
Wheres the sensor for oil temp / S54?
Anybody use Mobil 1 0w-40?
S52: What Engine Oil to use?
another oil question
Is this better? Full Synthetic motor oil with PurePlus™ Technology
1999
M Roadster. What kind of oil. My search confused the heck out of me. Please help
- Oil change procedure
I taught my 8 y.o. stepdaughter to change oil! *pics + write-up*
Oil Change--couple questions- Oil filter kits
S52 oil filter kit questions.
Noob question - washers in oil change kit
Oil change
Engine Oil Coolers (engine oil cooling heat exchangers)
S52 Oil Cooling Options thread (newer version of thread below)
S52 Oil Cooling Options thread (Sticky!) (Supplemental Info 1 2)
VPD oil Cooler installed with pics ~!
Zionsville Extra Capacity Oil Cooler does the trick on S54 Z3M
S54 Oil filter housing/ oil cooler/ sensors
Removing aux fan to install oil cooler
Oil Cooler Thermostat - Necessary??? (Forced Induction subforum)
Oil cooler cap
What are your oil temps at?
S54 Oil Cooler on S52
Engine Oil Pump
S52 oil pump nut
Evaporative Control System (evap control system charcoal canister evaporator canister)
Also see Fuel Filler Cap
Anyone wise as to the ways of the evaportive control system?
EVAP shut off valve?
EVAP shut off valve stuck closed
Evaporator canister
EWS (anti-theft device)
$116 Used Z3 DME EWS Bubbafett Workaround
EWS Disabled....you all said it couldn't be Done!!!
How to bypass your EWS II.
Exhaust (General)
Also see Exhaust Headers, Mufflers
Stock exhaust set-up?
Exhaust Video/Sound Clips - Consolidated
Aftermarket Exhaust opinions for 02 M Roadster
ANSA Exhaust Review (S52 MZ3)
New 3.5" exhaust for my s-54 Z3M
Exhaust cutout
A Stromung delivery record?
What's this exhaust weight/balancer called ?
I Love Quad-Tip Exhausts! Non-M Design Idea Feedback
- Exhaust hangers
How many exhaust hangers are there?
Exhaust hanger bracket question
Exhaust Headers
Also see Exhaust General
- S54
Buyer Beware: Replica e46 M3 Headers *
Headers for S 54 M Coupe?
Holy freakin' smokes. (jump to info post)
Headers Stepped or Standard that is the question- S52
S52 headers
eBay Headers. Lots-o-pics. Discuss.....
headers info.
any info on these headers?
Flex Disc, Driveshaft (drive shaft flex disk giubo guibo cush drive hockey puck)
Spelling Police - Giubo - not guibo
Flex-Disc (Guibo) DIY
Do I need a new flex disc?
Guibo is TOAST!
MZ3 Guibo....
Flex Disc Replacement
Had some vibration in 5th gear....
WHY you need to be sure the guibo nuts/bolts are tight...
Fluids and Lubricants (oil lubrication weight viscosity sheer)
See Engine Oil, Manual Transmission Gear Oil, Automatic Transmission Fluid, Differential Fluid, Brake Fluid, Power Steering Fluid
Fluid Changes on new to me Z3
Flywheel (light weight flywheel light flywheel LWF)
Also see Clutch Assembly (General), Clutch Disc, Pressure Plate
What actually causes "lightweight flywheel noise" / "gear rattle" / "gear lash noise" *
Not another fluids thread, really.
Lightwight flywheel
LWFW in 1.9 Z3
Need help finding a clutch and flywheel
S52 vs M52 flywheels
Fog Lights (foglights fog lamps foglamps)
Z3 fog lamp HID conversion
DIY: Z3 Fog Light Glare Gaurd Removal
Rear fog conversion
Fuel Economy (fuel mileage fuel efficiency gas mileage mpg)
s54 fuel economy
surprising gas milage
Sudden decrease in mpg?
Z3///M people
with lead feet please tell me if I'm getting terrible MPG
Fuel Filler Cap (gas cap)
Also see Evaporative Control System
Gas Cap Replacement
Locking gas cap replacement.
Gas cap rubber seal - new number
Attachment cord for fuel cap
Your gas cap?
Fuel Filler Door (gas filler door fuel door gas door)
Little gas door stop
What does this fuel cord thing do??
Green button with gas pump in trunk
Locking Fuel Door
Fuel Filler Compartment Drain (fuel filler drain hole fuel filler drain tube)
Drain hole in gas filler ?
Fuel Filter
Fuel Filter Replacement Advice on a 2002 MRoadster
fuel filter advice
What brand fuel filter to use?
Fuel filter change
Fuel Pump
Fuel pump relay location
Fuseable Link
Fusable link Location
Gaskets (engine gaskets head gaskets exhaust gaskets intake gaskets)
S52 top end gaskets?
Gauges (aftermarket gauges aftermarket gauge pods aftermarket gauge locations)
Also see Dashboard and Console Gauges and Controls (OEM Style Clusters)
Temp & Oil Press Gauge Install S-54
Install VDO Oil Pressure Gauge in BMW Z3 M Coupe or M Roadster *
Guage Pod Build
Gills (fender gills fender grills side gills side grills grilles fender vents side vents)
Genuinely Custom Gill Designs
Lets light up the side gills on my '01 M coupe *
glowing gills / lighted gills--detailed directions with photos (jump to info page *)
The Official Aero Parts Discussion and Pic Thread
How to remove roundel from gills?
M gills
Chromed Fender Vents...
Z3 (E36/7, E36/8) Hamaan Side grill panel feeler
Glovebox (glove box)
BMW Z3 Droopy Glovebox *
Stopping BMW Glovebox Rattles *
I hate the Z3 glove box!!!
Z3 E36/7 Glove Box Fix $20 shipped
Glove box "quick and dirty fix ?
Glove Box Rattle driving me nuts
Glove box fix (Practically Free)
Hard Top Roof (removable hard top hard-top fixed top fixed roof)
Also see Retractable Roof
Roll Call - Roadsters with Hard Tops....
Hardtop for a z3
Roadster owners with hardtops
Homemade hardtop storage cart?
Top-Hoist *
Uninstalling Hardtop Mounting Kit
Hamann hartop on order
Very rare hardtop on German eBay
Does hardtop car have different suspension?
Harmonic Damper (harmonic balancer crank damper harmonic dampener)
Also see Crank Pulley
Harmonic Balancer Pulley....problem or paranoia
Hatch, Rear (Electrical)
Also see Hatch Glass Wiper and Washer | Lighting (General)
Hatch wiring fix?
Hatch, Rear (Mechanical) (rear hatch door)
Also see Hatch Glass Wiper and Washer
Fixing coupe trunk latch (56k beware)
Adjusting door latches and Coupe hatches, in case you are having issues
Has Anyone Replaced Their Rear Hatch Glass?
Hatch Glass Wiper and Washer (rear windshield wiper washer rear hatch wiper washer rear glass wiper washer)
Also see Windshield Washer System
Rear Wiper Arm Removal *
rear wiper remove ?
Z3/M Coupe Rear Windshield Washer Leak
Washer fluid not reaching rear wiper
Ultimate 'water in the interior' thread
Half Shafts (halfshafts axles)
Axle popped out of my diff (Track, Auto-X & Drag subforum)
Are half-shaft to diff flange bolts reusable?
Differential output flange not staying in place
Axle Coming Out of Differtial
Diff Output Flange Problem and Solution - Hopefully
Boom.
Need Help = what is socket size for rear axle flang nut Z3M Coupe, or Special Tool ??
M
Roadster/Coupe axles out of stock until end of July (2015)
Headlights (exterior lighting headlamps head lights head lamps angel eyes halos)
Also see Lighting (General)
Headlight Removal
How To: Open / disassemble your Z3 headlights. *
Some headlight assembly questions
Headlights polished
Rejuvenated Headlights
I had good luck with Mothers Headlight Restoration Kit
Pics of this weekend's headlight restoration on Project Evil Roady
- Upgraded light output (Halogen Infrared Reflecting HIR bulbs)
Lighting question
Current Headlight Options (Aftermarket/Retrofit Ellipsoids)??
How do you make stock headlights brighter at night?
Toshiba HIR vs Sylvania Ultra......Pics
HIR Bulbs -- Philips -vs- Toshiba HIR2 / 9012... FIGHT!!
Another Toshiba HIR bulb review
Headlight bulbs
Ebay HID conversion kits... too good to be true? (Jump to info post 1 2 3)
Z3 Upgrades (Jump to info post 1)
HIR Trimming *
CandlePower Inc *
Susquehanna Motorsports *
Fine Motoring *
Amazon.com *- Upgraded light output (High-Intensity Discharge HID lamps)
Let's See Your Retrofitted Headlights
FX-R 3.0 retrofit brackets
Headlight retro brackets Version 1.1
My HID Retrofit DIY - using FX-R 1.1 projectors and Sky1Z3 brackets
My FX-R 3.0 retrofit using Sky's Brackets
Ebay HID conversion kits... too good to be true?
Z3 HID Retrofit *
fxr retrofit with pics
Low beam upgrade
More Light *
These Headlights any good- Angel Eyes (halo lights)
Nice video of z3
Best Halo headlights?
These Headlights any good
Some headlight assembly questions
Z3 Umntiza angel eye rings will not fit original headlights?!
Headliner
Headliner Re-Covered and Re-Installed
Headliner Removal DIY
Heater Core (HVAC heat exchanger)
Also see Engine Coolant System | Blend Door (HVAC Temperature Control)
Heater core replacement
Help please - heater only works at highway speeds
Hood (Mechanical)
Also see Windshield Washer System
Broke my hood release
opening HOOD with busted cable?
Hood Problem
Hood "gaps"
Hood alignment help please
Hood Stuck Closed, Again.
Blasted Hood Release Cable Broke Getting the Hood open again Nightmare
Stuck Hood
Last of the Hoods?
Hood, Carbon Fiber (carbon fiber hood carbon fibre hood lightweight hood)
Also see Hood, Fiberglass
RevoZport Carbon Fiber hood finally arrived......!
Hood, Fiberglass (fiberglass hood lightweight hood)
Also see Hood, Carbon Fiber
Fiberglass?
Horns (car horns air horns)
Replacement Horn - Install Question
Ignition (Electromechanical)] (ignition coils)
Also see Spark Plugs
Ignition coils - how long do they last, should they last, and why do they fail?
best ignition coils to buy?
How to test coils?
Need quick answer?
Intakes
1.9L Fogged Airbox *
Step by step alternative airbox fogging - Dual intake - DIY with pictures
The FOGG/FONG’ed 2.8 Cold Air Intake *
Intake Manifolds (M50 intake manifold)
Tested: S52 vs. M50 Manifold and the TMS Stage 2 & 3 Packages for the BMW E36 M3 *
MotoIQ
- TESTED: S52 v M50 Manifold (& TMS Stg 2&3) on E36 M3. (E36 M3 subforum)
Tested S52 vs M50 manifold and TMS stage 2 & 3 packages
M50 Manifold Conversion Adapter Kit (To install OBDI manifold on an M52/S52) *
M50 Manifold Conversion *
S52 with M50 intake manifold + Conforti CAI
Interior (General)
Also see Car Wash and Detailing | Dashboard and Console Gauges and Controls (OEM Style Clusters) | Gauges | Seats (Electrical) | Seats (Mechanical) | Seats (Upholstery) | Lighting (General) | Coin Holder | Glovebox | Headliner | Weather Proofing
Z3 DIY - How to replace your entire interior
Let's play a game... "Your perfect interior....:"
Rattles and how to kill them
Rattle reduction
Restoring leather interior (Liquid Leather)
Official Extended Leather Appreciation Thread
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is AWESOME!!!!!!!
Experience with magic eraser?
Restore steering wheel leather - hoooleeeeshiet
Broken Console/Dash Plastic Tabs - Here's a Fix
Where can I get a black center console surround?
M Coupe interior refresh
Cleaning Interior plastic
Removing the top of the sub woofer cover.
How do these b-pillar trim pieces come off? (solved)
Remove roller blind Z3 M Coupe
How to remove door sill properly
Anyone know where to buy the caps for the three dash screws?
Plastic parts color variability
CHANGING REAR SHOCKS/REAR SHOCK MOUNTS on an E36/8 Z3 M Coupe *
Just Used Plasti-Dip On My Console. The Wood Is Gone! Pictures Inside.
Gray console paint rubbing off around window switches - any simple fixes?
Rear Shock Mount Access Z3 Coupes without removing trim - sources
Euro vs. US Glovebox Comparison
Keyless Entry
Also see Alarm
The ULTIMATE US OEM Keyless/Alarm Thread
Aftermarket security system with keyless entry
My dog ate my key....
ZKE-IV Module question (Arcy Sparky questions ITT)
Can someone tell me which keys I have and what I am missing? keyless entry possible?
Keys (ignition keys door keys trunk keys hatch keys glovebox keys)
Can someone tell me which keys I have and what I am missing? keyless entry possible?
Replacement Key - What is the real story?
Lighting (General) (lights)
Also see Dashboard and Console Gauges and Controls (OEM Style Clusters) | Headlights | Fog Lights | Tail Lights
Complete Z3 light bulb application guide!
Changing BMW Z3 to clear front indicators
Changing BMW Z3 rear light clusters
how to remove front and side marker lights.?
Maybe Dumb Question But I Can't Find
Manual Transmission (General) (tranny gearbox gear box shift pins)
Also see Clutch Assembly (General) | Transmission Mounts | Manual Transmission Gear Oil | Manual Transmission Shift Linkage | Manual Transmission (Swaps)
What transmission does the coupe use?
How To: Remove / install your Z3 transmission. *
How to: Service your transmission shift pins. *
Shift Pin Service - Tools for sale
Improvement to Shift Pin Tools
Doing a clutch and shift pins, do I have everything covered I'll need/should replace?
Manual tranny problems
Transmission Woes
Hard shifting questions and thoughts...
Leaky tranny plug
Manual Transmission (Swaps) (six speed transmission swap 6-speed tranny swap)
E46 M3 6-speed swap into an M Coupe
An in-depth guide to the 6 Speed swap
6 speed vs 5 speed
Manual Transmission Gear Oil (manual transmission fluid manual tranny fluid)
Lets change the E36 manual transmission fluid *
Change trans oil 5 speed
Amsoil mtf. WOW
Amsoil MTF WOW (new)
Amsoil MTF
AMSOIL Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
School a Redline/Motul guy on Amsoil fluids.
Which Oil (tranny & diff)
Should I change "Lifetime" transmission fluid? or is that a bad ide?
Replace manual Tranny Fluid?
Want
to change manual transmission fluid.
Leaky tranny plug
Manual Transmission Shift Linkage (manual gear lever manual shift lever short throw shifter short throw shift kit)
Ron Stygar Short Shift *
'00 Z3M/R - Gearshift Selector Rod?
Hard shifting questions and thoughts...
Mechanical Timing
Also see Camshafts
How do you time an S52?
Mirror, Rear View (rear view mirror center mirror rvm)
Upgrading Your Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror *
Mirror Problem
center mirror issue
Interior Rear View Mirror Failure
mirror adapters for all Z3 models
z3 mirror relocate adapter
Rvm delete
Glue
Edgeless Mirror -- great replacement for OEM/GM if you have Gary's ///Mirror Adapter
Mirrors, Door (side view mirror)
PSA / Instructional: Safe Door Mirror Removal
Thinking of things unholy and might get banned
Mud Flaps
Rally Armor Mud Flaps on M Coupe?
Mufflers
Also see Exhausts (General)
FI Guys. What, if any, Muffler are you running?
z3 exhaust mod
Name that muffler
Oil
See Engine Oil, Manual Transmission Gear Oil
Owner's Manuals
Also see Service Manuals
M Roadster Owner's Manual???
Paint Colors (body paint color codes exterior paint codes wheel colors)
After 4 years I still have no idea what color my car is...
Pressure Plate
Also see Clutch Assembly (General), Clutch Disc, Flywheel
Need tech help!!
Clutch squeak has gotten worse
Racing Stripes
Racing stripes
Racing stripes...yay or nay
Racing stripes ?
Radio Antenna
Antenna base
Rain Channels (roof rain gutters roof channels roof gutters roof water channels roof ledge roofledge)
Dohickey for the Coupe roof - PN if known?
Ram Air (ram air intake forced air intake)
OEM Aerotech Bumper used to create Ram Air System to feed CSL Intake on 3.4L
Retractable Roof (retractable top convertible top soft top cabriolet roadster top folding top folding roof)
Also see Hard Top Roof
How to: Replace your Z3 roadster soft top. *
Just ordered a replacement soft top
Top DIY'rs Sound Off
It's now a crisis. I need a new top. What do I need to know?
Which replacement convertible top?
New top ?
Top seam repair *
Seam around rear window
if your roadster has a leaking roof
Replacement Rear Window Installation
roadster rear window install - lessons learned
Emiata rear window
Rear Plastic Window Cracked
Unpleasant surprise
New rear window: OEM or aftermarket?
Rear Zip In Window for 2001 Z3, recommendations?
glass rear window mod in a soft-top roady??
Top up or down.....storage?
Extraneous Springs in soft top...can I get rid of these
Help me diagnose my convertible top problems?
Rod Bearings (rod bearings S54 service bulletin recall)
Finding a Real Solution to the BMW S54 Rod Bearing Failure *
S-54 rod bearing service...
S54 guys--- Pelican Parts vs. VAC Rod Bearings?
Big day - Getting the rod bearings done on my Z3MC
S54 Bearing Recall - New Info
Roll Bars, Roll Cages (roadster roll over protection roll hoops)
Also see Chassis
Roll cages Vorshlag
My roll hoop retrofit
Roll bar question
Custom Roll Bar for a 97 Z3 *
M Roadster Roll Bar Options?
M Coupe roll bar + subframe reinforcement
Roof Rack (luggage rack bike rack ski rack snowboard rack)
M-Coupe Bike Racks. What's available? And post pics of yours!
Roof rack for 2000 Z3 Coupe 2.8
Ski/snowboard rack for an M Coupe?
Hauling tires to the track!
Last edited by BimmerBreaker; 03-31-2016 at 05:16 PM.
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Seat Belts
Seats (Upholstery)
seat belt clasp button
Seats (Electrical) (heated seats seat heaters occupant sensors occupancy sensors seat belt pretensioners)
Also see Seats (Mechanical) | Seats (Upholstery)
Heated Seats question
connecting heated seats elements: soldering?
What is this seat part?
Seats (Mechanical) (seats driver seat passenger seat driver's seat passenger's seat)
(seat rails seat rail seat mounts seat mounting)
Also see Seats (Electrical) | Seats (Upholstery)
Recaro Pole Position, homologation pulled -- owners should read!
WARNING: Behind seat foam removal
Seat Frame Sqeak / Dissassembly
Z3 Seat Swap DIY--early seats into newer car
Electric seat won't move up or down
Seat issue with M-Coupe.
Will these seats fit?
All you tall M coupe owners
Would these seats swap out fairly easily?
Remove stuck seat?
are the seats that bad?
Seatbelt Bolt Question....
- Seat sliding issue (common issue)
BMW Z3 Seat Shift Fix -> (Video Parts 1 2 3) *
Rocking/Sliding Seat Fix
Replacing seat bushings.
....z3 driver seat moves ......
Oops - have a seat question too
BMW Z3 Seat Rail Bushing : Whalen Shift Machine *
Whalen Seat Bushings- Seat Tilt Modification
Z3 Seat Mod - DO IT!!!
Z3 Seat Mod - Round 2!
Seat Mod Kits - 2011 Holiday Edition!
Seat height mod kits: Does anyone have any?
Seat tilt mod done!!!
I wish to raise the front of my seat on my Z3M
Short guy reviews Jonathan Thayer's (mcoupemindy) seat tilt mod.
I'm A Believer!
It's been said before, but the seat mod (reclined seat bottom) is an excellent mod- Seat rocking issue (different from sliding, and much less common)
Seat "Sliding" vs "Rocking"
Here's a new one: Seat Rocking.
Seats (Upholstery) (seats driver seat passenger seat driver's seat passenger's seat)
(seat covers seat cover seat belt guides seat cushions seat tear torn seat seat wear side bolster wear)
Also see Seats (Electrical) | Seats (Mechanical)
Opinions on how to repair seat bolster
What is this seat part?
New leather for seats
Replacement Leather for Sport Seats Now Available
[how to] Z3 seat re-upholstery homemade
Restoring leather interior (Liquid Leather)
Special Edition Car
Seat dye project- pics inside
Finished my seat recovering upgrade
I had my seats recovered
New red alcantara seats
- Seat belt guides (roadster)
What are good seat belt guide prevent/replace/ fix options? Can we list them here?
Tibs Update
How to fix your broken seat belt guides.
Replaced the seat belt guide in 2001 z3 roadster - lots of pics
What size screws are used to mount the seat belt guides?
Seatbelt guide broken, is this a safety inspection issue?
Replacement of seat belt guides
Seat belt guide delete
Secondary Air Pump (secondary air system SAP SAS)
secondary air pump?
Secondary air pump always running
secondary air pump simulator (SAP sim), plug & play, *no wire splicing*
Spotted the source of this obnoxious noise I've been hearing on and off...
Secondary Restraint System (SRS) (airbags air bags seat belt tensioner seat belt pretensioner)
Takata’s airbag problems..... are we going to blow up....????
airbag replacement question
Cheap SRS Reset Tool.. Ebay B800
PSA for people with inexplicable SRS warning lights.
Sensor Occupancy Matt Sensor Cheat!!!
urg airbag light!
Weird Airbag light issue.
Airbag
code goodness
How To: Remove your airbag decals.
Service Engine Soon (SES)
Also see Check Engine Light (CEL) | Service Interval Lights (SIL) | Engine Maintenance Soon (EMS)
Service Interval Lights (SIL)
Also see Check Engine Light (CEL) | Service Engine Soon (SES) | Engine Maintenance Soon (EMS)
Reset *check Engine* Lite With Out The Tool! (Post #1)
Subject: Lets reset the service interval lights *
Service Manuals (factory service manual bentley manual chilton manual haynes manual technical information sheets technical info sheets TIS)
Also see Owner's Manuals
BMW Workshop Manuals *
BMW TIS Online (All models)
BMW TIS on spaghetticoder GONE
Has this been posted before?
TIS documenten BMW Z3 * (As of 2015-06-08 this site seems to be down.)
Smells (interior smell)
crayon scented coupe?
M coupe "smell"
Spark Plugs
NGK Spark Plug Part Number to Stock Number *
NGK Part Number Key * (2nd source *)
Extreme MotorSports SD® officially presents the unofficial ultimate Spark Plug Thread
1.9L spark plugs and such *
NGK BKR6EIX - 1.9L What's the gap supposed to be?
Spark plugs for just driving around
Z3 Changing Spark Plugs
Spark Plugs
Spats (rock guards stone guards rear fender guards)
Where to buy black rear fender rock protection guards?
Plasti dip stone guards
Total Noob Question
M coupes with vents on rear fenderss?
Damn stoneguards.
What are and where to get these
Rear flare/rocker "guards/protection"..I need a new set
Splitter, Front (front splitters winglets flippers brake ducts)
Original Rieger Infinity Lip
Spoiler, Rear (OEM rear spoiler rear deck spoiler)
Also see Aerodynamics
Spoiler?
Coupe rear deck spoiler
Replica Hatch Spoilers for Coupe now readily available !!!
Replica Z3 Coupe Hatch Spoilers Available For Sale Soon !
Coupe OEM Rear Spoiler Removal: HOW??????
Sport Mode (electronic throttle mapping)
*SPORT MODE 'clean install'*
Starter Motor
DIY: Starter removal 96 Z3 in mins
Steering (Hydraulic Assist) (hydraulic power steering assist hydraulic power steering system)
Also see Steering (General)
Remove Hydraulic Steering assist on s54
Damn powersteering hoses!
Steering (General) (steering column steering rack boots tie rod ends)
Also see Steering (Hydraulic Assist) | Steering Wheel
DIY: Front Control Arms, Bushings, and Tie Rods *
One of my favorite mods...
Replacing lower steering column - worthwhile, but a bear
Lower steering column bearing or bush.
Z3 Steering coupler
Help Needed: Steering shaft flexible coupling
Steering Wheel
The most in-depth Z3 Sparco Steering Wheel Install
Wheel covers?
Its all about girth right? Z4M wheel installed
Another happy shepott steering wheel customer
Steering Wheel replacement options?
Steering Wheel swap complete
steering wheel swap
Custom wrapped steering wheel
Steering wheel squeak FIXED... Writeup w/pics
Storage (aftermarket storage cubby)
mounting clips for trunk storage system
Struts, Hatch (rear hatch struts rear trunk struts)
Trunk & hood struts replaced. (hatch)
Struts, Hood (front hood struts front clamshell struts)
Trunk & hood struts replaced. (hatch)
Struts, Trunk (rear trunk struts rear trunk lid lift support)
98 Z3 - Trunk Lid Lift Support
Subframe, Rear (rear subframe rear sub-frame rear sub frame trunk floor)
- Bushings
DIY- Subframe bushing removal/Install tool.... easy to use, for uber cheap!
Z3 Subframe Bushing Tool Rental Details
Clint's IE install tips.
AKG shorty subframe bushings
Poll:
Did Polyurethane Rear Subframe Bushings Prevent Diff Mount Failure?
Welp, that's not good...
Anyone have Poly SF bushings on their year round dd?- Alignment and Geometry
Also see Suspension, Rear
Has anyone tried these yet...?
AKG shorty subframe bushings
Iteland engineering rear camber correction kit?
R U thinking about adjustable trailing arm mounts?
Our subframes are uneven.- Structural (including chassis-side unibody, trunk floor, and differential mounting provisions)
The definitive subframe strategy thread
Subframe / trunk floor / differential mount failure
Series of posts & links that chronicle subframe repair of 99 & 01 M Rdstrs
Did BMW fix the sub frame (cross member ripping off) problem with your Z3?
Poll: Did Polyurethane Rear Subframe Bushings Prevent Diff Mount Failure?
Forbes kit installed!!!
Uh-oh.
Loud noise and SPARKS!!! from under car. (I blame the forum)
Another Z3M diff mount and strut tower repair
Rear Subframe & Shocktower Reinforcement - 100% Noticable Improvement
Randy Forbes Sub Frame
RF Reinforcement Thread
From this to that - crossmember
Too late to turn back now
ug, another trunk floor failure
?? Pop goes the spot weld ??
Slightly sunk spot welds - no tears yet - New bushings or full reinforcement kit?
Rear Subframe Question
M Coupe Differental Mount/Trunk floor Tubular Steel Reinforcemt
Turner Motorsport rear subframe kit?
Sun Roof (sunroof moon roof)
Anyone elses sunroof switch falling out of the headliner?
Coupe sunroof delete?
Anyone ever convert their Coupe from sunroof to non-sunroof?
Sunroof will not open
Sun Visors
How To: Remove your airbag decals.
Suspension (General)
Also see Suspension, Front | Suspension, Rear | Tires | Wheels
The Big Book of Suspension Installation *
E36 M Roadster Full Suspension Upgrade *
Ground control suspension questions
TC Kline D/A coilover refresh - or - fixing suspension noises
Need suspension component recommendation!
Suspension Upgrade - a few questions so I'm clear...
Suspension Compatible?
E30 Effective Wheel Rates *
Spring rate theory and application regarding our abnormal chassis.
Effective spring rates
Shocks question - don't seem to see this in the manifesto
Replacing shocks
SENSEN shocks
Someone make us this:
M roadster shock replacement?
- Pneumatic springs
Z3 on Air Ride
Air bagged Z3
bagged coupe?
Suspension, Front (front suspension)
Also see Wheels, Tires
- Alignment and Geometry Including Camber Adjustment
Also see Camber plates
The Definitive Alignment Guide for your E36 M3 (Track subforum)
Swapping front top hats the easy way.
Z3 M Strut Hats Swap DIY- Ball joints
E36 M3 Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement with E30 (E36 M3 subforum)
How to remove drivers side control arm?- Bushings
DIY LCAB install.
UUC Tranny Mounts & UUC FCAB's Installed (finally)
DIY: Front Control Arms, Bushings, and Tie Rods *
LCA reinstall help needed URGENT- Camber plates
Which camber plates to buy for best street/track set up?
Ground Control Hybrid Camber Plates?? Other comparable options?
Re camber Plate size non m- Linkage
DIY: Front Control Arms, Bushings, and Tie Rods *
Need Help on front Control Arms
How to remove drivers side control arm?
eBay Front Control Arms Failed In Under 5,000 Miles
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99 Fatmobile- Structural
Another Z3M diff mount and strut tower repair
Tower brace
Strut brace......
Cosmo Racing strut tower brace, front - comments?
M Roadster and foward strut?
Favorite Strut Bars (strut braces) for M Coupe
Dinan Strut bar on eBay, fitment question
X-Brace Reinforcement
Which strut braces fit?- Torsion bars (anti-sway bars anti-roll bars anti-swaybars anti-rollbars)
Front Sway Endlink Upgrade (Page 2) (Update 1)
what size is the stock front sway bar on a 99 M roadster?
Suspension, Rear (rear suspension)
Also see Wheels, Tires, Subframe, Rear
- Alignment and Geometry Including Camber Adjustment
Also see Subframe, Rear
Rear Wheel Alignment on a Z3?????
Has anyone tried these yet...?
AKG shorty subframe bushings
Iteland engineering rear camber correction kit?
R U thinking about adjustable trailing arm mounts?- Bushings
RTAB Orientation Question
AKG shorty subframe bushings- Coilovers
True rear coilovers
Coupe rear strut bar...
BMW Compact Rally Car Build (Track subforum)- Dampers (shocks)
BenFenner messing around with rear shock/damper stuff.
Coupe adjustable rear shock access options (input needed)
Shocks question - don't seem to see this in the manifesto
Rear Shocks
Rear Shock Mount Access Z3 Coupes without removing trim - sources
Rear Shocks (not a duplicate of above)- Shock Mounts (rear shock mounts RSMs)
Our Rear Shock Mount options (all inclusive).
Do our cars need the "half-moon" style rear shock reinforcement?
BenFenner messing around with rear shock/damper stuff.
How To: Changing RSMs
How to install Rogue Engineering rear shock mounts - by noobs for noobs
CHANGING REAR SHOCKS/REAR SHOCK MOUNTS on an E36/8 Z3 M Coupe *
Anyone with chattering from 'cold' RSMs?
Rear Shock Mount Access Z3 Coupes without removing trim - sources- Springs
Would e36 lowering springs fit my Z3?
Suspension Spring Failure
Does hardtop car have different suspension?
New Suspension Issues.
HR Springs = too compressed?
Rear H&R springs installed....Coils touching?
BMW Z3 rear springs- Spring Pads
BMW E30/E36/E46 Rear Tire Clearance *
Raising my Rear
Just installed H&R spring/Bilstien shock combo and RSM's....first-hand impressions!!- Structural
Rear Strut Tower Failure
Strong Strut body/rear Brace
Strut Braces- Torsion bars (anti-sway bars anti-roll bars anti-swaybars anti-rollbars)
Rear sway bar link replacement
Tail Lights (exterior lighting taillights taillamps tail lamps brake lights stoplamps stop lamps reverse lights)
Z3 Taillight Help?
Where is tail light fuse?
Coupe 3rd brake light help, tried search
Converting your coupe's brake light to LED! (pics + writeup)
HOW TO: BMW Z3 (pre-facelift) 3rd brake light gasket replacement
Tail light gasket replacement
Clear third stoplamp for the M Roadster?
I hate working under the dash....
Throttle Body (throttle bodies TBs big bore throttle body BBTB)
The Full throttle body cleaning write up.
Big Bore Throttle Body (BBTB) Comparison - Stock vs. Dinan vs. Riot Racing w/ Pics!! (E36 M3 subform)
Big Bore Throttle Body Impressions
*SPORT MODE 'clean install'*
Tires (General) (tyres)
What is the widest tires you can fit on stock M Coupe wheels?
Question about wider tires on roadstars? Ignoring manufacturer's recommendation?
Too Much Tire . . .
DOT legal tire options for 295-35-17 size? Rare tire size talk.
245s all around on a M? Anyone try it for track?
Considering a square setup for S52 M Coupe
Dunlop Direzza Z2 wider than other tires?
- Wheel and tire size calculators and catalogs
Custom wheels, car rims, truck wheels - WWW.RIMSNTIRES.COM
Tire size calculator
FitMyWheels
Tire Size Calculator
Tire Size Calculator
Tire Size Comparison
Ejelta.com: Tire Size Calculator
1010TIRES.COM - Wheel Offset Calculator
Tire Size Calculator - Compare Tire Sizes
Online Wheel & Tyre Fitment calculator. Offset and Tyre Stretch
Jim Shook Tire Calculator
Tyrestretch.com
Tires, Front
Aggressive front wheel/tire fitment; Whatcha got?
275/40-17 with 17x9.5 in the front - impossible or just crazy?
Max width of tires on a Non M Z3?
What steer tires is everyone running on their M Roadies and Coupes?
Tires Fitment Question
Tires, Rear
HELP with tire sizes for the rear
315/35/17 !!!
Too much tire?
Whoa.. whole new car with just 2 new tires
DOT legal tire options for 295-35-17 size? Rare tire size talk.
Traffic Pro
Traffic Pro Users Page *
Traffic Pro w/ Bluetooth Cell Phone Kit
Transmission Mounts (tranny mounts)
Also see Manual Transmission (General), Engine Mounts
Transmission Mount DIY
UUC Tranny Mounts & UUC FCAB's Installed (finally)
UCC bolt through racing trans mounts
Valve Adjustment
Also see Valve Shims
Reccomend everyone to do their own valve adjustment
Valve Shims
From M3Forum: Inexpensive Valve Shims Sourced - WiseCo VSK4
Got my first $54 $hock today .....
Variable Nockenwellensteuerung (VANOS)
(single VANOS dual VANOS double VANOS variable valve timing variable valve phasing)
Also see Tool Rentals
Beisan Systems - VANOS Solutions - Repair Procedures *
About to rebuild a VANOS - any special warnings?
DIY: S54 VANOS Hub + Bolts (M3Forum.com)
Dual Vanos service/repair
My VANOS Repair
Vanos repair cost
VANOS - do I need the special timing tool?
Vanos break in?
new vanos issue
Weather Proofing (water intrusion weather stripping dampness musty moldy)
Ultimate 'water in the interior' thread
Water leaks
'00 Z3M/R - Water under drivers seat carpet?
Roadster Trunk leak?
Windshield / Wipe cowl fitment HELP!!
Water in tail lights
Door window trim discontinued?
Water In The Rear Quarter
Leaky top by window post
Drip, drip, drip
Wheel Bearings
Front Wheel Bearings
Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement
DIY Rear Wheel Bearings?
Front Wheel Bearing Replacement - Innner Race Stuck
Wheel Bolts (lug bolts)
Also see Wheel Studs
Wheel Locks
Wheel locks
Strage Wheel Lock, need help!
Wheel Spacers
Our wheel spacer options (all inclusive).
Imperfect Spacers
25mm spacer with studs (not DRA type)
Thickest rear wheel spacers safe to use?
Wheel spacer search
Wheel spacer before and after
Wheel spacer advice
M Coupe Spacers Sizing
Wheel Studs (lug nuts)
Also see Wheel Bolts
Our Wheel Stud Options (mostly inclusive)
Let's talk wheel studs
What would you recommend
New Tires/ Spacing for MCoupe
Wheels (General)
(monoblock modular 2-piece 3-piece barrels lips centers spokes rims)
All BMW wheel styles *
New Roadstars
Wheels, wheels, wheels..........
Wheel Offset Sticky Discussion and Wheel Fitment Questions.....
Stock M brake clearances (for wheel purchases).
Offset guys, come forward. Need little help here
Roadstar Wheels: Do you like them?...
For those who run stock wheels...
Are You A Wheel Whore? Show Us Your 3-Piece Wheels
Well, i did it. I built 3 piece custom roadstars.
Well, I am doing it......Building Custom 3 piece Roadstars
Apt. 9 Wheels is the truth. Panasport C8-17 (G7-C8S) content inside.
Photos: 2002 S54 M Coupe | Stahlgrau on 18” Livery Dromos
Wide wheel setup: Please confirm my fitment calculation
My Dinan/Fikse small-bore 18" wheel build thread
Post your wheels/booty shots ... aftermarket or deep dish wheels?
17" Front and 18" Rear wheels on a Roady...anyone done it?
Z3 - RDSport + Style 5s = CLASSIC
Rims!?
Is it possible to field install a tire on a modular wheel?
The Definitive Guide to Selling, Packaging & Shipping Your Wheels, Rims and Tires *
Cheapest way to ship mounted wheels and tires?
Polished Aluminum Road Stars...from BMW???
18x11.5 BBS RS mounted up, finally snapped some pics
Beyern Wheels: A non-rhetorical question
Livery Wheel - preview for Z3 owners
Making of the Livery Delta - new wheels for the Coupe
Wheel Story
Steamrolling Whatever I see
Any coupers have Enkei NT03-Ms?
Fitted : Enkei NT03+M on M Coupe
- Wheel and tire size calculators and catalogs
Tire size calculator
Custom wheels, car rims, truck wheels - WWW.RIMSNTIRES.COM
Online Wheel & Tyre Fitment calculator. Offset and Tyre Stretch
Tire Size Calculator
Tire Size Comparison
Ejelta.com: Tire Size Calculator
1010TIRES.COM - Wheel Offset Calculator
Tire Size Calculator - Compare Tire Sizes
Tyrestretch.com
Wheels, Front (front wheels)
Aggressive front wheel/tire fitment; Whatcha got?
275/40-17 with 17x9.5 in the front - impossible or just crazy?
Max width of tires on a Non M Z3?
Wheel guys
Wheels, Rear (rear wheels)
Wide Body (wide body kits fender flares flared wheel arches)
Wild Widebody M Coupe
Tasteful MOD or... just Crazy talk??
What Do You Know About This?
Z3 Wide Body
FS: Z3 Hood w/ Custom Flares - Estoril Blue
Wide body - fact or myth?
Window Glass (door glass windows retractable glass window regulator)
Also see Doors (General), Door Panels
Z3 coupe windows dont go down all the way?
Window sliders replacement; DONE!
Replacing sliders and greasing front door tracks
Greased the window sliders- not much difference
Window Slider Confusion
96 E36 Z3 Windows don't work.
Door window trim discontinued?
Window Regulator Problem
Replacing Window Regulator, Won't Go All The Way Up
F###ing window regulator
My spot welds finally popped...
ZKE-IV Module question (Arcy Sparky questions ITT)
Windscreen (wind deflector wind blocker)
Finally installed my factory windscreen
Anyone use this windblocker?
Z3 wind deflector tenax question (yes, I searched)
Windshield Glass
Windshield glass replacement- how involved?
Windshield Question
Windshield Washer System
Also see Hatch Glass Wiper and Washer | Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washer Pump
The windshield washer nozzles have heaters?
Washer pump issues
Request: part number / pic of the nut for the Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
Windshield
washer sprayer leaking out of hole?
Broken washer fluid lines
Hose Claps (factory type) (Clic-R hose clamps)
Windshield Wipers (windshield wiper blades windshield wiper arms)
Also see Hatch Glass Wiper and Washer | Windshield Washer System
Duh, changing wiper blade inserts..
Z3 - Wiper blades
Wiper removal
Wing, Rear (rear wing rear roof wing)
Also see Aerodynamics | Duck Tail | Spoiler, Rear
Funtional (not pretty) Rear Wing on Coupe
US Production ACS Replica Wings For Z3 Coupes!
Last edited by BimmerBreaker; 03-31-2016 at 02:29 PM.
Going into my TENTH YEAR of providing high quality reproduction BMW fabrics!
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Any chance of adding an engine swap DIY(ie s54 swap into non M z3, or s52 swap into a non M z3)?
Not sure of a lot of Z3 specific info out there for that, most information will be the same for the E36 depending on the year of the Z3
Going into my TENTH YEAR of providing high quality reproduction BMW fabrics!
PRICE CUT on ALL FABRICS
Offering the best prices on the best quality reproduction fabrics!
I will see what I can find as time permits, though time is very limited for me these days
Going into my TENTH YEAR of providing high quality reproduction BMW fabrics!
PRICE CUT on ALL FABRICS
Offering the best prices on the best quality reproduction fabrics!
Any chance we can get this thread added to the section about the seat tilt mod kit? And ideally, be the first link in that section? https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...lt-Mod-Failure
2001 Z3 3.0 Coupe--Sterling Gray/Sunroof Delete/5MT
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