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  1. #76
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    Quote Originally Posted by dennisljacob View Post
    Thanks, you've been very helpful. I've read that e46 M cars without cats, have a rather stinky exhaust smell. Is it the same for e36 M cars? That would be something I'd need to consider when planning for exhaust systems. Especially in a roadster when you get to smell everything. Dennis
    It smells awful on pretty much every car without cats, except maybe electric cars and hydrogen cell cars for obvious reasons. On these cars, you also get staining on the rear bumper.

    For mine, I got something similar to this randomly selected dual 2" in, 2.5" out cat to replace the OEM units when I got some cheap ebay headers.



    Bought 2 front strut mounts, 2 rear shock mounts, the stupid gaskets, lock nuts for the struts, the brake switch, some wheels, tires for the wheels, and some other stupid trash.

    I still have a long laundry list of stuff to do, like replace the top, fix the glovebox, fix the tabs for the glovebox on the dash, reinstall the wood trim on the upper center console bezel, use butyl rope to secure the trim piece over the I/C that apparently wasn't affixed the way Ford clips those parts on and I was stupid to think it would look like that, actually fasten down the door trim panel on the passenger side door, adjust the CSB preload, pull the diff cover and check backlash etc, replace all the transmission fluid with Dexron VI (Dex VI is backwards compatible with all automatic GM transmissions that use Dex III as long as they are made by GM; other applications using Dex III are SOL), replace the center brake hoses, replace the front lower ctrl arms, replace the flc-arm bushes again, replace rear subframe bushes and rtabs, do all 4 corners brakes, rebuild calipers, and by then I should be all good unless the obnoxious noises in the drivetrain involve rebuilding the diff or 4L30E because life is too hard.

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    It's not this week, but since I purchased the M Roadster in July year I've done:

    - Rear Koni Sport shocks and mount hardware
    - Ireland RSF mounts
    - Lamin-X for headlights
    - HIR High and Low beam lamps
    - Panavise Dash mount for phone
    - Various interior trim bits
    - 3rd brake light housing, bulbs, sockets and seal
    - Trunk gasket
    - ZHP Shift Knob
    - Roadster Rear Window Cover
    - 20 to 16 Pin OBD2 Adapter Cable
    - Hood and trunk strut
    - Spark Plugs
    - Roadster Solutions Z3 Wind Blocker
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    Coco Mats! I blame my subscription to Hemmings Sports&Exotic Car.
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    OK I had to mention this. I did say that I got a new shifter. I didnt think it would make such a difference but it sure does. If yours is loose or sloppy spend the $84 plus it's shorter.

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    I bought yet ANOTHER Saab wagon. That makes for three in the household. It is another car which makes the Roadster stay nice.

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    Brand new (Not painted) set of aero side grills
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    Rebuilding my calipers... just got em back from the powdercoater. Had the carriers done too.



    I filed the seam/flashing off the front of both to tidy them up a bit

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    Quote Originally Posted by caglar View Post
    Brand new (Not painted) set of aero side grills
    I'm a bit jealous. I see this for sale from time to time but never at a price I'm comfortable with jumping on. I can also never find enough pictures of them installed to even know if I really like em... get em on and get some pics

    Quote Originally Posted by Ring Rat View Post
    Rebuilding my calipers... just got em back from the powdercoater. Had the carriers done too.

    I filed the seam/flashing off the front of both to tidy them up a bit
    Looking good. I like the choice to go with a clean gray color - certainly better than black or OEM without standing out too much since they are OEM brakes. Have you considered painting the "M" before throwing them on?

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    Thanks... Thats exactly my thoughts on the color. Still nice but doesnt stand out too much. Trying to decide what color to do the ///M logo... white, black, or silver... or perhaps lighter grey. Got a few days before the rebuild part arrive to decide.

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    Ended up doing just subtle black

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    I bought this,
    https://thayermotorsports.com/collec...nt=28395299655

    and these

    https://thayermotorsports.com/collec...vice-tools-new

    also a new clutch and flywheel since I have no idea when mine was last changed and the car has over 160k miles on it. So might as well swap those while I have the trans out.

    I also have a new slave cylinder, motor mounts, trans mounts, shifter bushings, oil pan gasket, Oil filter housing gasket, and fluids for all those corresponding items.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Venom13132 View Post
    I bought this,
    https://thayermotorsports.com/collec...nt=28395299655

    and these

    https://thayermotorsports.com/collec...vice-tools-new

    also a new clutch and flywheel since I have no idea when mine was last changed and the car has over 160k miles on it. So might as well swap those while I have the trans out.

    I also have a new slave cylinder, motor mounts, trans mounts, shifter bushings, oil pan gasket, Oil filter housing gasket, and fluids for all those corresponding items.
    The one last thing 'while your in there that deep' in the REAR MAIN SEAL, I would spend the $120 for it [ 11142247867 ].
    'Sweetness Tres' M44, 1.9L Z3 5-Speed Roadster '97 Boston Green 66K Smiles Mine
    'Sweetness Too' M52, 2.5L Z3 5-Speed Roadster, '00 Jet Black 165K Smiles 2022 Gone Ins Co Total in Jan 2022- Right Front Collision - Paid $8850 !!
    'Ol' Black Betty' S52, 3.2L ///M3 5-Speed Vert '98 Cosmos Black 265K Smiles Wifeys
    M50, 2.5L 525i E34 Tragi-matic '95 Sedan Alpine White III 238K Smiles Was Daughters Mine Again
    'Gretchen' M30, 3.5L 535i E34 Tragi-matic '90 Sedan Glacier Blue/Indigo 144K Smiles 2018 Gone & I miss her
    'Sweetness' M44, 1.9L Z3 5-Speed Roadster '96 Boston Green 264K Smiles Was Mine Ins Co Total in Jan 2013- Rear End Collision - Paid $4800 !!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ring Rat View Post
    Ended up doing just subtle black
    How did you paint the "M" so perfectly? It looks amazing!
    Last edited by nevan; 03-07-2017 at 07:28 PM.
    2000 Z3 M Titanium Silver / Imola Red+Black Nappa
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    Thanks... Took a scan of the m logo on the caliper, traced in cad, scaled it, cut out on a vinyl cutter and used the vinyl as a reverse mask to paint with black laquer. I still have the file, I could cut a few more if anyone is interested, or send the file... pm if interested, I wouldnt charge so long as im not doing it for two dozen people

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    Quote Originally Posted by ZUUD BYE View Post
    Ordered today for my 2000 Z3 2.5L M52TU

    Rack Doctor * |item 25460* | 1998-2002 BMW Z3 Rack And Pinion (except 3.2L engine) W/ return shipping & W/ Outer Tie Rod Ends

    Dr. Vanos item 40134 Dual Vanos [Z3 2.5i/2.8i/3.0i]

    Reman Power Steering Pump
    Valve Cover Gasket Set
    Oil Filter Housing Gasket

    Hope like hell to get it all installed the week of 3/06!!!
    Finished up the install today 2000 Z3 @ 145100 sMiles, replaced the Oil Filter Housing (wouldn't hold oil - drain overnight) and Secondary Chain Tensioner (I broke), plus oil change & new Belts and Spark Plugs went on.

    Sweet to have the VANOS working again and the Power Steering is buttery smooth, BIG kudos to Dr. Vanos and the Rack Doctor!
    Last edited by ZUUD BYE; 03-27-2017 at 01:19 PM.
    'Sweetness Tres' M44, 1.9L Z3 5-Speed Roadster '97 Boston Green 66K Smiles Mine
    'Sweetness Too' M52, 2.5L Z3 5-Speed Roadster, '00 Jet Black 165K Smiles 2022 Gone Ins Co Total in Jan 2022- Right Front Collision - Paid $8850 !!
    'Ol' Black Betty' S52, 3.2L ///M3 5-Speed Vert '98 Cosmos Black 265K Smiles Wifeys
    M50, 2.5L 525i E34 Tragi-matic '95 Sedan Alpine White III 238K Smiles Was Daughters Mine Again
    'Gretchen' M30, 3.5L 535i E34 Tragi-matic '90 Sedan Glacier Blue/Indigo 144K Smiles 2018 Gone & I miss her
    'Sweetness' M44, 1.9L Z3 5-Speed Roadster '96 Boston Green 264K Smiles Was Mine Ins Co Total in Jan 2013- Rear End Collision - Paid $4800 !!

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    new clips for the slow windows

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    New sticky shoes!



    Last edited by E.Hands; 03-25-2017 at 11:27 AM.

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    Like your maxjax set up with the pool noodle protectors. Any problems
    with the maxjax?

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    Quote Originally Posted by E.Hands View Post
    New sticky shoes!
    Your new shoes are killing me! What sizes do you have FR+RR, and rim sizes?
    Last edited by Jay11; 03-25-2017 at 01:08 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Z3X2 View Post
    Like your maxjax set up with the pool noodle protectors. Any problems
    with the maxjax?
    No problems, very happy with lift.

    Quote Originally Posted by Jay11 View Post
    Your new shoes are killing me! What sizes do you have FR+RR, and rim sizes?
    255/40/17 and 315/35/17 on widened Roadstars. Grip is good!

    -Ed Hands
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    Zimmermann Front Rotors set, steal a deal $35

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    Quote Originally Posted by E.Hands View Post
    No problems, very happy with lift.



    255/40/17 and 315/35/17 on widened Roadstars. Grip is good!
    Thanx!
    Last edited by Jay11; 03-25-2017 at 04:37 PM.

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    WOW those are some CRAZY rear tires....... Do they some with a Clorox tank to soften up the rubber at red lights ? :-)

    Ok - I bought a 25 dollar quart of Pentosin..... does that count ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by E.Hands View Post
    No problems, very happy with lift.



    255/40/17 and 315/35/17 on widened Roadstars. Grip is good!
    Those 315's look amazing. Was there any rolling or modifications needed to fit them?

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