M Registry Profile:
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/detail.php?id=11401
E36/7 M Roadster Background:
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=16
MRBG (I found mine here. Thanks, Jon!)
http://www.mroadsterbuyersguide.com/
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Hey all,
I've been lurking around since 2004 and it's only been recent that I've gotten active ever since I've gotten my recent Z3M Roadster.
And I've been receiving wealth of information and helps from fellas; too many to mention, but you know who you are. Thanks so much once again!!).
Anyhow, I've been also inspired to start my own log to recap everything I've done and will be done.
Although I don't anticipate this adding any value to my Z3M, it's just my small ways of showing my enthusiasm and affection for the z3m project.
So I will return to add more info... Peace out! ;-)
Zach
Last edited by nevan; 11-04-2016 at 09:58 PM.
2000 Z3 M Titanium Silver / Imola Red+Black Nappa
2011 328i E92 Space Gray Metallic / Leder Dakota+Oyster
Since 1987 12 euros / 2 kdms / 2 jdms
- Zach
Date / Miles / Type / Details
5/1/2013 - 84000
UUC Clutch line
Audiovox Mediabridge BT Adapter
EAS (united auto security) Alarm + Siren
Seat Incliner Pins
Glove Compartment fix
Car cover
Hardtop hanger
Rear vinyl window protection cover OEM
Owner's Manual OEM
HID
Canadian DRL module OEM
Tint Lifetime
Leather Z arm rest
ZHP shift knob
9/1/2013 - 87000
Front struts Bilstein HD
Front strut Mounts KYB
Front strut Plates OEM
Rear struts Bilstein HD
Rear strut Mount OE Meyle HD
Rear strut plates UUC
Font Brake Rotors Zimmerman
Front Brake Pads Akabano
Rear Brake Rotors Zimmerman
Rear Brake Pads Akabano
Wheel Aligntments ExpressTires
12/1/2013 - 92,500
Control arm bushings OEM
Oil / Oil Filter 5W30 Synthetics / 7 qts
Spark Plugs Platium+
Fuel filter OEM
New radiator OEM
Power steering fluid OE
Brake fluid OEM
Guibo OEM
Thermo Stat OEM
Serpentine belt OE
Clutch OEM/OE
------------------- 2014 -------------------
6/1/2014
New soft top NA OE
Dent removal + Door guards N/A
HK Rocker panel speakers OEM
Aux Fan OEM
RR Trail arm + R Sub frame OEM
9/10/2014 - 95,000
Oil / Oil Filter 5W30 Synthetics / 7 qts
Differential / Transmission fluids OE
------------------- 2015 -------------------
1/11/2015 - 96,275
Bi-xenon projector retrofit OEM
Control arms OEM (Replaced bushings)
tie rods (inner+outer) OE
sway links OE
front bearing w hubs OE
4/4/2015 - 97,000
New tires (wheel balance) Replaced w/ Michelin PS
Radiator Upper hose OE
4/11/2015 - 97200
Oil+Filter 5W30 Synthetics / 7 qts
KONI SA Struts + Shocks Replacing Bilstein HD
Analog clock Repair
Wheel Alignments Firestone (Lifetime)
6/1/2015 - 97777
VFE SC Installed at 98k (400 break-in required)
3” Outlet Exhaust Tips AM
7/2/2015 - 98000
Fan Blower Motor Resistor OE
Alternator
M50 Manifold (w adaptor & rail cover
7/18/2015
Oxygen Sensors (Up/Down streams) OEM Bosch
7/25/2015 - 98450
Fuel Pressure Regulator OEM Genuine
Fuel Filter OE
Fuel Pump+Gasket OEM Genuine
8/29/2015 - 98500
TPS OEM
PCV Valve/VentHose/OilDrainHose OEM Febi / AM Uro/ AM Uro
Cruise control switch OEM FEBI
M50 Manifold removed Stock S52 Manifold re-installed
MAF (Genuine OEM Upgrade) BMW Genuine OEM
9/30/2015 - 99000
ECT Sensors 1 & 2 OEM FAE Bapmic
Engine Oil Temp Sensor OEM FAE
IAT Sensor OEM FACET
Crank Position Sensor OEM Siemens/ VDO
Cam Position Sensor OEM Siemens/ VDO
SAP Valve & Relay OEM Siemens/ VDO
Spark Plugs NGK 6988 BKR7EIX-11 IX
Vacuum hose AM
------------------- 2016 -------------------
1/9/2016 - 100000
Oil+Filter 5W30 Synthetics / 7 qts
Vortec SC Oil Vortec Oil
"Vanos Rebuild (Seals, Gear Ring)/
New VC Gasket and Valve Cover OEM Reinz and BMW Genuine OEM
ECU Clone BMW Genuine OEM
Rear Brake Light Seal Rebuild BMW Genuine OEM
3/9/2016 - 100750
Power steering rack & lines (rebuild) BMW Genuine OEM
Power steering reservoir Meyle
Power steering fluid Motul ATF
5/1/2016 - 101500
BMW M badges (S54, Rear/Sides) BMW Genuine OEM
Engine / Tranny Mounts OEM Valco
Seafoam N/A
EvapBreather Valve OEM Meyle
Oil Filter Housing Gasket OEM Reinz
Idler Pulley OEM Meyle
Idler Tensioner (Spring) OEM
Vortech Pulley 3.33 6Rib/ 70mmDiameter/ 25mmWidth (VF: 6Rib/ 75mm Diameter/ 25mmWidth
Oil Catch Can Aftermarket
7/2/2016 - 102000
Oil / Oil Filter 5W30 Synthetics / 7 qts / OEM Meyle
"Oil Cooler / Oil Line / Thermostat / Oil Filter Cap" Aftermarket
Oil Pan Gasket BMW Genuine OEM
Main Seal w Gasket BMW Genuine OEM
Detent Kit (5th/Reverse) BMW Genuine OEM
Shift Linkage Seal BMW Genuine OEM
Transmission fluid Motul ATF (1.3 qts)
AEM Wideband O2 with Digital Gauge
Ignition Coil (1) AM
10/29/2016 - 104000
Parking brake shoes
Electromagnetic parking sensor
Anenna Grommet
Euro taillight fog lights (both driver/passenger sides)
SRS sensor (passenger side) oem
------------------- 2017 -------------------
1/4/2017 - 105000
Strutbrace (Cosmo)
Transmission mounts
3/10/2017 - 105400
Driverside seatbelt guide
Driverside seat bushings
M chrome trim leather shift knob
Oil+Filter
SC Oil
6/10/2017 - 106000
Vanos solenoid+Seals
Dipstick + ORing
Vented catch can (Modified PCV)
Adjustable BOV (Ongoing)
ICV hose
Ignition Coils (5) OEM
8/18/2017 - 107000
Brake / clutch line flush
Stanless steel brake lines
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Last edited by nevan; 06-26-2020 at 04:31 PM.
2000 Z3 M Titanium Silver / Imola Red+Black Nappa
2011 328i E92 Space Gray Metallic / Leder Dakota+Oyster
Since 1987 12 euros / 2 kdms / 2 jdms
- Zach
IMG_20161101_112752.jpg
Vanos seal and rattle service
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Rear main seal and shift pins replacement
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Oil pan replaced with the RMS and shift pins.
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3.60 --> 3.33 switch
WHP: 292 (6900rpm) / WTQ: 255 (4600rpm) - 91 octane
IMG_20161101_112630.jpg
Oil cooler - This photo is not mine, but exact same set up.
Last edited by nevan; 07-10-2020 at 09:17 PM.
2000 Z3 M Titanium Silver / Imola Red+Black Nappa
2011 328i E92 Space Gray Metallic / Leder Dakota+Oyster
Since 1987 12 euros / 2 kdms / 2 jdms
- Zach
PS overhaul
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2
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3
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4
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Getting familiarized with DIS and INPA
Last edited by nevan; 06-26-2020 at 04:36 PM.
2000 Z3 M Titanium Silver / Imola Red+Black Nappa
2011 328i E92 Space Gray Metallic / Leder Dakota+Oyster
Since 1987 12 euros / 2 kdms / 2 jdms
- Zach
IMG_20161101_113132.jpg
Valve cover crack...
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...a temporary fix with jb weld until a new "used" one arrives.
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ZHP knob
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I recently backed into a column at office garage. So i decide to add this while repairing the bumper cover. - I've had the kit for a while but I procrastinated. I should've done it sooner; perhaps, I could 've avoided the incident in the first place...
Last edited by nevan; 06-26-2020 at 04:39 PM.
2000 Z3 M Titanium Silver / Imola Red+Black Nappa
2011 328i E92 Space Gray Metallic / Leder Dakota+Oyster
Since 1987 12 euros / 2 kdms / 2 jdms
- Zach
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eBay oil catch can
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AEM Uego AFR gauge for logging and start dme tunning.
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3.33 pulley
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3" Bi-xenon retrofit
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3" Bi-xenon retrofit
Last edited by nevan; 06-27-2020 at 10:50 AM.
2000 Z3 M Titanium Silver / Imola Red+Black Nappa
2011 328i E92 Space Gray Metallic / Leder Dakota+Oyster
Since 1987 12 euros / 2 kdms / 2 jdms
- Zach
17125873_1927400957479722_4338008090986151936_n(1).jpg
Euro-spec Blindspot and Heated Mirror - Driver side
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Euro-spec Blindspot and Heated Mirror - Passenger side
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Dice (Audiovox) Mediabridge
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USB port
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Mic located under the rearview mirror
Last edited by nevan; 03-10-2017 at 01:29 AM.
2000 Z3 M Titanium Silver / Imola Red+Black Nappa
2011 328i E92 Space Gray Metallic / Leder Dakota+Oyster
Since 1987 12 euros / 2 kdms / 2 jdms
- Zach
vfe_legacy_kit_lorez2.jpg
VF SC Kit (V3 Si) w/ M50 manifold - Before
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VF SC Kit (V3 Si) w/ M50 manifold - After
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Oil Cooler w/ S52 Manifold
IMG_20161029_223700.jpg
Euro Tail Fog Lights
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Euro Tail Fog Lights
Last edited by nevan; 06-25-2020 at 05:33 PM.
2000 Z3 M Titanium Silver / Imola Red+Black Nappa
2011 328i E92 Space Gray Metallic / Leder Dakota+Oyster
Since 1987 12 euros / 2 kdms / 2 jdms
- Zach
Really nice!
The VF systems are CARB legal? I thought only DINAN made CA legal ones.
I don't believe that VF makes any CARB-legal systems.
Marty
Thanks for the compliment.
And regarding the carb question, I hope you've caught my subtle suggestion above.
Last edited by nevan; 11-07-2016 at 12:49 PM.
2000 Z3 M Titanium Silver / Imola Red+Black Nappa
2011 328i E92 Space Gray Metallic / Leder Dakota+Oyster
Since 1987 12 euros / 2 kdms / 2 jdms
- Zach
These aren't for my s52, but I will be doing an overhaul for my buddy's e85 z4m.
It will include valve adjustment, vanos seals/sprocket hub bolts, and a few other goodies while there (parts in photos).
I'm feeling excited about the project since I have a tendency to put s54 on a pedestal.
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KakaoTalk_Photo_all.jpg
Last edited by nevan; 11-11-2016 at 07:44 PM.
2000 Z3 M Titanium Silver / Imola Red+Black Nappa
2011 328i E92 Space Gray Metallic / Leder Dakota+Oyster
Since 1987 12 euros / 2 kdms / 2 jdms
- Zach
It isn't exactly an extraordinary eBay find, but I scored a used strut brace (later I found out that its was sold by a forum member "rasmuw" here) to help the chassis.
About 1/8~16" of mounts were shaved for better clearance... I just need to finish off by painting it in matte black. =)
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[Added]
Just finished painting them last night.
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Last edited by nevan; 06-26-2020 at 05:29 PM.
I'm glad I could help your project out! I'd wondered if the Cosmo brace had been bought by a Bimmerforum member. From my Arctic Silver '98 with hardtop to your '00 Titanium Silver with hardtop. I've enjoyed following your progress. Please post a picture when the brace gets painted black.
Wayne
1998 M Roadster
1994 Honda ST1100--sold
2017 Yamaha FJR1300ES
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Driver seat belt guide replacement.
I like working on cars, but there are some that I actually enjoy less (i.e., working on upholstery as an example) which is probably why I procrastinated until now...
I am happy to report that I finally marked it off from my todo list.
Last edited by nevan; 06-26-2020 at 05:31 PM.
2000 Z3 M Titanium Silver / Imola Red+Black Nappa
2011 328i E92 Space Gray Metallic / Leder Dakota+Oyster
Since 1987 12 euros / 2 kdms / 2 jdms
- Zach
M Chrome Trim Leather Shift Knob
- I am usually not a fan of chrome finishing, but this one (along with a few items) is an exception... ;-)
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mchromelineknob3.jpg
mchromelineknob2.jpg
PXL_20210810_174205846.jpg
(Retrofitted the lighting components)
Last edited by nevan; 08-10-2021 at 01:48 PM.
2000 Z3 M Titanium Silver / Imola Red+Black Nappa
2011 328i E92 Space Gray Metallic / Leder Dakota+Oyster
Since 1987 12 euros / 2 kdms / 2 jdms
- Zach
... and here are the rest of chrome item that I mentioend. ;-)
Spaz Stix, Mirror Chrome:
Final:
IMG_20170401_204216_343.jpg IMG_20170401_204216_341.jpg Testing with a spare RVM:IMG_20170402_220207_502.jpg
These are replaced with chrome finished ones (oem).
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Last one is somewhat unrelated but another interest of mine which I recently completed. It's a Tamiya Z3 (1/24) with some mods.
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Last edited by nevan; 06-26-2020 at 05:33 PM.
2000 Z3 M Titanium Silver / Imola Red+Black Nappa
2011 328i E92 Space Gray Metallic / Leder Dakota+Oyster
Since 1987 12 euros / 2 kdms / 2 jdms
- Zach
3" tips
I like the stock exhaust set up. But I also thought the 2.5" oem tips were a bit outdated. So I've decided to update them.
IMG_20170412_190218_207.jpg IMG_20170412_190218_211.jpg
Ordered a set of four from Eurosport Design to fit my Z3M...
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Installed.
Last edited by nevan; 06-27-2020 at 03:04 AM.
2000 Z3 M Titanium Silver / Imola Red+Black Nappa
2011 328i E92 Space Gray Metallic / Leder Dakota+Oyster
Since 1987 12 euros / 2 kdms / 2 jdms
- Zach
Looks awesome. Didn't realize you had a red interior. That is a very nice combo.
-Abel
- E36 328is ~210-220whp: Lots of Mods.
- 2000 Z3: Many Mods.
- 2003 VW Jetta TDI Manual 47-50mpg
- 1999 S52 Estoril M Coupe
- 2014 328d Wagon, self-tuned, 270hp/430ft-lbs
- 2019 M2 Competition, self-tuned, 504whp
- 2016 Mini Cooper S
Last edited by nevan; 04-13-2017 at 05:37 PM.
2000 Z3 M Titanium Silver / Imola Red+Black Nappa
2011 328i E92 Space Gray Metallic / Leder Dakota+Oyster
Since 1987 12 euros / 2 kdms / 2 jdms
- Zach
Please forgive me for hijacking this thread but you both appear to be very knowledgeable with the Z3 Roadsters. Please allow me to ask a question: Are you familiar with wiring the 3 M gauges? I am doing a console swap (M console into a non-M) and have been told the existing M-pigtail harness can be used to connect the gauges. A Russian friend had his mechanic do it. (see photos). However, I have no knowledge of where they are connected beyond the female connector. Any thoughts? Again, my apology for being so rude, but I am desperate. Car has been sitting idle for too long.
Last edited by MORRIE; 04-13-2017 at 10:35 PM.
Hi Morrie, there is no need for an apology first of all. I think we are all here for the same reason: Enthusiasm toward our Z cars. In fact, I don't know if you recall. but you also helped me with hardtop lift holsters diy while back. Although I haven't done it yet, thanks to your very complete instructions, I am able to make one for myself when I am ready to do so thanks to you. And I really appreciated it.
Also please understand that my knowledge is very limited to what I have learned from many trials of errors. As for the center console swap unfortunately, I have yet to do it yet. But something tells me that these two gauges (battery and oil temp) wiring probably may not exist. And they may need to be tapped directly from the source.
Another route is to install other types of VDO gauges from I've seen other folks doing the swap... But I have a feeling that you may already know that (or have been told by others already).
Or perhaps as your friend mentioned, source harness may already exist. But I'm sorry to say that I'm very limited with what I am able to offer in that regards...
Last edited by nevan; 04-14-2017 at 01:14 AM.
2000 Z3 M Titanium Silver / Imola Red+Black Nappa
2011 328i E92 Space Gray Metallic / Leder Dakota+Oyster
Since 1987 12 euros / 2 kdms / 2 jdms
- Zach
Hey, Zach....good to see you're still a Z3 enthusiast. I remember sending you detailed info. on how to construct the hardtop lift. I saved that for future reference...took a while to write up.
How is the V-tech Supercharger working out for you? It's something I have thought about doing, but if I bolted it on, there would be other things needed done...radiator, trunk reinforcement, belts, etc. So I am holding off for now. However, your feedback might push me over the edge.
Wayne is supposed to send me some photos of the wiring in his 98-M that might help me with my gauge wiring. I am still waiting for that information....hope it helps me complete the Console swap.
Adjustable BOV and catch can
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Adjustable BOV/DV
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Trying out another catch can
Last edited by nevan; 06-26-2020 at 05:38 PM.
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