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  1. #1176
    Join Date
    Sep 2018
    Location
    Colorado
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    7
    My Cars
    91 E34 M5, 90 325is
    Hello All,

    I am new to this forum however, I am not new to BMW's especially Z3's. In the stable I currently have a 96 Z3, 98 Z3 (w/ hardtop) and 99 M Coupe. I have been lurking around for quite some time and just decided to join. Other BMW's in the stable include 91 E34 M5 and 90 325is. Slowly but surely just collecting as I go. Anyway, just wanted to say Hi.

    Thanks

  2. #1177
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Tallahassee
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    1,052
    My Cars
    1998 Z3 M Roadster.
    Lol. You have a sickness.

    Welcome.


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  3. #1178
    Join Date
    Sep 2018
    Location
    Cincinnati
    Posts
    3
    My Cars
    1997 Z3
    Hi all, My wife just became the owner of a new to her 1997 z3 1.9l with 120k on the clock. It seems to be in pretty good condition on the exterior but the mechanicals and interior needs some work. By default I am going to be the repair shop. Most of my experience is working with motorcycles so this should be an interesting endeavor! First things it appears to need are: a battery (alternator check), tires (dry rotted and seem to shudder a bit when getting rolling so hoping a good balance will fix that) and a full tune up. It idles rough but otherwise runs well so new plugs, wires and coil are in order. Brakes all around, just to make me feel better. All fluids flushed and changed. Then, assuming it is running to my satisfaction I get to work on the interior. I have to replace the headlight switch and AC button. Radio needs replaced. Lid to the box behind the seat is cracked too? Clean up the leather and rear window and she should be good to go. Wow that is quite a list! Didn't realize how long it was till I started typing it all out. Wish me luck and any and all suggestions will be happily accepted!
    Chris

  4. #1179
    Join Date
    Sep 2018
    Location
    Hot Springs Village, AR
    Posts
    15
    My Cars
    1997 Z3 1.9
    Hello, all! I just bought myself a birthday present: 1997 Z3 1.9l. I stumbled onto it, it has 66K miles and I'm the third owner.

    In the 1990s I restored a number of Alfa Romeo Spiders, and the 1.9l engine gives me the same "cruising" feel. Yes the 2.8 would have a lot more power, but as I've gotten older I'm not doing autocross or hard driving. Just cruising through the Ouachita and Ozarks, top down, wind in the face! And it makes me feel better that the 1.9 is much less vulnerable to the subframe issues.

    I've owned BMWs before but it's been a while. Time to see what I remember!

  5. #1180
    Join Date
    Sep 2018
    Location
    Canton, OH
    Posts
    3
    My Cars
    1997 z3 plus other misc
    Hello everyone. My wife has always wanted a BMW and a good friend of ours bought a Z3 a couple of years ago. His neighbor was selling a 97 2.8 Z3 with 64k miles and so my wife and I went and looked at it and bought it. This is our first BMW. We drove it a couple of times and have been replacing things that have come up. Unfortunately this car probably has not had much in the way of maintenance done to it over the years. So it is now parked and we are going through and replacing the things that need done. Latest is an over heating issue the last time we drove it. This is our third convertible two seater. Unfortunately the Miata was totaled in a recent accident where it was rear ended. I want to autocross the Z3 and will be looking at suspension upgrades that will still keep me in the street class. After sorting the maintenance issues hopefully we will have a good car.

  6. #1181
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Location
    Franklin,TN
    Posts
    19
    My Cars
    1997 Z3 roadster
    Hey I'm Chuck, recently acquired a 1997 Z3 from a gentleman who could no longer enjoy the car due to health issues. The car has spent the last 14 years in a garage, only driven about a thousand miles a year. I am having a few issues getting it to pass emissions tests (I live in middle Tennessee), and have found this forum very helpful.

  7. #1182
    Join Date
    Nov 2018
    Location
    Parrish, FL
    Posts
    1
    My Cars
    2000 BMW Z3 Roadster
    Hi all, just purchased a 2000 Z3 2.3 with 54K miles from a very nice couple in Wisconsin. We live in FL so had the car shipped down and plan to enjoy it here, especially during the cooler months. The car is in excellent condition and there are a few other Z3 owners in our community that I can look to for advice. Just joined the forum and will be posting a more formal introduction with photos soon. Don

  8. #1183
    Join Date
    Feb 2015
    Location
    Uniontown, PA
    Posts
    70
    My Cars
    1999 Z3 roadster
    Hi, im Jim, been a mamber for a while, but did have some trouble logging back in, but got introduced to a 1999 Boston green Z3 2.3 roadster a few years ago, had 160k on the clock, because of poor maintenance from PO, I decided to do a complete overhaul, and appreciate all the great info from the forum.

  9. #1184
    Join Date
    Nov 2017
    Location
    Sacramento
    Posts
    28
    My Cars
    1998 Z3 M Roadster
    Hey everyone! This is my 3rd M car. I'm not too madly in love with it yet but it's addicting to drive! I started a thread on the work-in-progress budget restoration! It's a 98 Z3 M Roadster.

    https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...et-Fixer-Upper

  10. #1185
    Join Date
    Nov 2018
    Location
    Broad Run, VA
    Posts
    164
    My Cars
    1998 Z3 2.8 5sp
    OK, time to get on the board with first post. Been lurking since 1 Oct and have read almost everything in the Z section. Today, brought home my new toy and 6th BMW over the years. It's a '98 2.8L, 5sp Montrealblau with beige top and interior. I'm the sixth owner since it was new, and it has 103K miles on it and looks like new inside and out. Type 42 BBS's, M50 manifold conversion, AFE intake, Kassel Performance tune, LSD, new top, steering rack, all brakes, stainless lines incl clutch, new Bilsteins and BAVAuto springs, BAV high performance coils, Magnaflow cat-back, cooling system overhaul, Pioneer stereo with upgraded subwoofer, good maintenance history. Floor and diff mount look OK. Everyone that has had this car has obviously loved it. Been a past BMWCCA member, bought my first in GE when I was there with the USAF 1980-86. This is my 66th car/truck/motorcycle (I'm 67) and love modding and autocrossing. Past fun cars include 4 MGs (A, B-GT, Midget, and MGC roadster), 61 XKE coupe, Triumph Spitfire and TR4A-IRS, 61 Mini Cooper S I brought back from Europe, BMW 2800 CS and 3.0 CS, Porsche 911, 3 early GTIs, 66 Impala SS, 71 GTO, 71 Challenger R/T, 99 Miata Sport (modded for autoX), 2008 Mini Cooper S (lots of mods), 2010 STi, Audi's: 2002 TT 225 (lots of mods), 2010 and 2014 S4s, and current 2018 SQ5 which I love, but can't tinker with. So... the Z will be my newest hobby car. Glad to be here learning and sharing. Pics when I'm able to do so. Cheers! Fig

  11. #1186
    Join Date
    Mar 2018
    Location
    Annapolis, MD
    Posts
    87
    My Cars
    98 M Roadster
    Welcome to the forum Fig! Jealous of your vehicle history! Especially the 911. Good luck with the new hobby car and I’m sure you will enjoy it.

  12. #1187
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Nebraska
    Posts
    107
    My Cars
    1998 M Roadster,'07 328i
    Hi All! I've been a member since 2012 when I had a 2005 325Ci. I only owned that one for 9 months, too many electrical issues that I didn't have time to deal with at the time, so I traded it off. I found a somewhat local 2.8 roadster automatic (groan, I know) in Sienna Red with style 42's on Craigslist back in September and pulled the trigger. I knew it was a fixer upper, I've got more time now and needed something to do! I've been lurking daily since September, and since then I've learned so much here! Here's a list of what I've done so far, front to back: hi-beam bulb in low beams, fan shroud, fan, fan clutch, water pump, coolant flush, Vanos rebuild, spark plugs, coolant cap, new stereo, sub, rear speakers, seat bushing replacement (both of them), fixed the security system (that damn radio switch ;0), reattached driver's seat heater, glove box fix, many interior trim pieces, made my own tenax screws (before I found out what they were called, because I wasn't going to pay $24ea for the BMW ones!), door handle seals (and somehow broke the driver handle frame in the process so I'm looking for one of those right now), fixed trunk latch actuator, replaced rear tire air deflectors, diff fluid, one jack pad, new tires. I've done it all myself except the water pump and the coolant flush (I took it into the local shop for the coolant flush and the next day the water pump started leaking so they gave me free labor on replacing the pump) ECS Tuning and BMWdirectparts are my new Amazon! As you can see there was a lot of "deferred maintenance" over the years so it feels like i'm doing a restoration. Next up: the tweeters in the doors (one blown for sure), window actuator slides, the door handle, and then next spring will be a new front suspension and brakes (keeping it stock), and both front fender liners. I'm still fighting the airbag light and random P1542 and P1188/P1189 codes, so I am going to post questions about those pretty soon before I start throwing parts at it, like Randy F likes to say! Thanks again to all on this forum-the collective knowledge of all of you saves all of us noobs a lot of time!!

  13. #1188
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Location
    West Bend, WI
    Posts
    553
    My Cars
    MRoadster,Tacoma,DR650
    Welcome. Sounds like you could teach us a few tricks as well.
    Last edited by Tigershark48; 02-10-2019 at 08:37 PM. Reason: Missing word in sentence

  14. #1189
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Nevada
    Posts
    422
    My Cars
    01 Audi S8
    I've owned many many BMW models in the past 20+ years now have my first Z3. 99 2.8 manual model. Still have my MPOW3R plate from when I owned a M3

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  15. #1190
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Nevada
    Posts
    422
    My Cars
    01 Audi S8
    Quote Originally Posted by sijray21 View Post
    Another bmw n00b here in VA (DC area)

    Picked up a 99 2.8L w/128k miles from my mom since she didn't want to deal with more issues (water leak and electrical issues are getting to her). She wanted to keep it in the family and I initially didn't want it since I have a kid, wife, and dog and not a lot of money to spend on a strictly 'fun car' so she gave it to me. Primary reason because I have a garage/space and she does not; she bought it used in 2000. She's on the hunt for a 3.0si z4 coupe now. A bunch of issues as the dash reminds me of Christmas and there is a water leak somewhere... So I'll be on the forums fairly frequently now.

    So far in a couple weeks:

    - Clayed and waxed
    - manually pulled the passenger seat (motor wasn't working)
    - I've dried out the interior and trunk area
    - reconditioned the headlights
    - fixed some wiring for the pass seat harness (works now!)
    - replaced the side impact sensor on the driver's side (heavily corroded)
    - replaced the kick panel speakers (a bit blown)
    - replaced one top window guide (didn't realize it was $80 for just one piece... ordered the other 3)
    - ordered new subs (a bit blown - should be here soon)

    Am currently troubleshooting a Secondary Air Pump issue so it will pass emissions inspection so I can fully register the car. The pump and check valve seem fine, so I'll pull the throttle body and inspect the hoses, connectors, non-return valve, and electronic valve for leaks or issues.

    Most of the SRS codes went away after I changed the driver's sensor, but it's still complaining of the passenger sensor, so that part is on the way.

    The ABS stuff appears to be a PITA to trouble shoot, but I'll check the relays before I start testing the wheel speed sensors or module.

    I need to repair the coolant reservoir (really small, miniscule leak). Planning on using plastic weld or epoxy first. If that doesn't work I'll replace it with a new one.

    Coolant flush and oil change really soon, too. I may change the MTF and Power Steering Fluid for reassurance, too.

    Spark plugs should be here soon as the last ones were changed about 50k ago.

    Future Plans:
    - inspect suspension bushings and engine/trans/diff mounts and replace worn bushings/mounts
    - probably reinforce rear subframe/diff mount (no cracks or weld brakes yet)
    - h&r springs / koni struts
    - wheels and tires
    It's funny with almost every car I see the lower center front bumper is damaged in one form or another. The 2.8 I just got not excluded lol

  16. #1191
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Location
    West Bend, WI
    Posts
    553
    My Cars
    MRoadster,Tacoma,DR650
    Sijayray,
    Paint came out real nice with your cleanup. Have you figured out how everything got wet and corroded? Could the leaking coolant have gotten into the interior?

    Incidentally, I bought mine from Virginia and had it shipped here.
    Last edited by Tigershark48; 12-29-2018 at 09:02 PM.

  17. #1192
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    Herndon, VA
    Posts
    64
    My Cars
    99 z3 2.8L
    Quote Originally Posted by Tigershark48 View Post
    Sijayray,
    Paint came out real nice with your cleanup. Have you figured out how everything got wet and corroded? Could the leaking coolant have gotten into the interior?

    Incidentally, I bought mine from Virginia and had it shipped here.
    So far I think the water was getting in through the window seals on the top (original from 1999). I bought new ones and it seemed to have resolved the issue as far as I can tell. The car was parked on a slight incline for quite a while (side incline), so I'm thinking that was the issue. I didn't do anything with the trunk or top rear lining I'm still monitoring the issue, but I'm not seeing any water in the cabin or the trunk and I've left it mostly outside.

  18. #1193
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Location
    West Bend, WI
    Posts
    553
    My Cars
    MRoadster,Tacoma,DR650
    There are threads on stopping roof leaks. Good place to look if you end up stumped.

  19. #1194
    Join Date
    Jan 2019
    Location
    Boston, MA
    Posts
    1
    My Cars
    2002 Z3 2.5i, 2013 328iX
    Hey! Whats going on guys. I just purchased a 2002 Z3 2.5i Roadster with 16K miles on her. It was my partners mom's car, garaged in Florida, and driven weekly to keep her from sitting around and rotting. The 22 hour drive back to Boston was absolutely memorable. Just wanted to say high and I look forward to making the Z something special.
    - Brenton

  20. #1195
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Nevada
    Posts
    422
    My Cars
    01 Audi S8
    Quote Originally Posted by udzcloud View Post
    Hey! Whats going on guys. I just purchased a 2002 Z3 2.5i Roadster with 16K miles on her. It was my partners mom's car, garaged in Florida, and driven weekly to keep her from sitting around and rotting. The 22 hour drive back to Boston was absolutely memorable. Just wanted to say high and I look forward to making the Z something special.
    - Brenton
    Wow 22 hours! And I thought my 4+ hour drive back home from where I purchased mine was long. Went the extra distance to get a 2.8. Nothing but 1.9, 2.3 or autos in my area. Saw a nice 3.0 but out of my price range
    Last edited by Bimmerman4ever; 01-03-2019 at 04:45 PM.

  21. #1196
    Join Date
    Jan 2019
    Location
    California
    Posts
    1
    My Cars
    2001 Z3m
    Hi Everyone, name is Eric and living in Sacramento, CA area. I recently purchased a 2001 Z3m with 44,000 miles including hard top accessory. Really enjoying the car so far, hope to meet some other enthusiasts and get some good advice as I progress on my Z3m journey. Exterior is silver, interior is solid black, car is fully stock except for the radio head but I have the original still.

    Cheers and happy driving

  22. #1197
    Join Date
    Feb 2014
    Location
    Galt,CA
    Posts
    1,068
    My Cars
    2002 M Coupe
    Welcome, Eric! I'm in south Sacramento county north of Herald with my 2002 M Coupe that now has 103K miles on it. My advice is to change the oil every 5K miles, and do a Blackstone Lab analysis each time to check for any signs of rod bearing wear. Other than that, just drive it!

    Marty

  23. #1198
    Join Date
    Feb 2019
    Location
    Imperial, CA
    Posts
    1
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    2000 BMW Z3 M Roadster
    What's up Dudes. I found my beauty in a salvage yard in line for the crusher. Paint and interior were in horrible shape but the motor looked surprisingly in good shape. I bought her for a song and brought her home and began to disassemble. With my trusted mechanic friend as my guide, I slowly brought her back to life. Dash shows 143K on the miles but the motor has been replaced and purrs like a kitten.

  24. #1199
    Join Date
    Jul 2015
    Location
    Alexandria, VA USA
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    11
    My Cars
    2011 E90 328i, 1999 M Rd
    Hi everybody. I just bought this:

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...m-roadster-20/

    Note: I bought a convertible in the middle of winter on the day record-setting low temperatures were being set around the country.


    Signed up for this:

    http://events.dominionraceway.com/trackattack/


    The car's pretty cherry. Completely stock except for the rear view mirror. Can't wait till it warms up enough to put the top down.

    I also have 2011 E90 328i.

  25. #1200
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Location
    West Bend, WI
    Posts
    553
    My Cars
    MRoadster,Tacoma,DR650
    Very nice. Bought ours from a Winchester, Virginia dealership in November and we’re also looking forward to spring. Been planning our routes on Google Maps.

    Enjoy!
    Last edited by Tigershark48; 02-11-2019 at 09:12 AM.

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