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Post by inkey$ » Wed Jun 27, 2018 7:23 pm

Joycey wrote: Wed Jun 27, 2018 6:11 pm
inkey$ wrote: Wed Jun 27, 2018 3:05 pm
Joycey wrote: Mon May 28, 2018 9:46 pm I've just finished tuning a 2.8 from 199bhp to 224bhp. Mostly bolt on mods with a final tune to tie it all in.
I'd be interested to hear more, Joycey.
To get you started look for the M50 manifold from the 2.5. This will unlock quite a bit of power from the mid range. Next open out the throttle body even an ASC delete. I’ve done a thread on zorg with dyno results after each mod. Good to see the bhp climb.
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Post by inkey$ » Sat Jun 30, 2018 2:13 pm

Next part of my revised suspension and bushes setup arrived today. ARB bushes, front and back.

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Post by inkey$ » Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:28 am

Little update two years on from buying the 2.8 Z3.

After this post I bought and sold an E30 325i vert, before bringing the Zed back out of storage last September. Now have a matching hardtop and have just lowered the car by 30mm (Bilstein B4 + Eibach Pro), done all bushes and widened the rear track by 10mm. IMO she now sits perfectly and handles like a dream.

As is customary with me, I’m still addicted to car shopping and miss the M engine. Very nearly bought another Z3M Coupe two weeks ago but pulled out at the last minute. With the ULEZ heading my way next October, I’m now thinking of keeping the Z3 tucked up in the garage for future very occasional use and purchasing a Z4 coupe for my non-family car duties.

Anyway here are some pics of the Z3. Just had an oil service and flew through it latest MOT.

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Post by M1k3yC » Mon Aug 24, 2020 10:06 am

Beautiful car!
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Post by jabber » Mon Aug 24, 2020 12:42 pm

:thumbsup:
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Post by TitanTim » Mon Aug 24, 2020 7:41 pm

The Zed is looking great :thumbsup:

Any excuse to post a pic of my old one, can't believe its over 3 years since it departed :(

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Post by inkey$ » Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:34 pm

Thanks gents :thumbsup:
And Tim - I always remember your immaculate Z3. Lovely.
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Post by TitanTim » Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:06 pm

inkey$ wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:34 pm Thanks gents :thumbsup:
And Tim - I always remember your immaculate Z3. Lovely.
:thumbsup: :)

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Post by tomscott » Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:42 pm

Looks fantastic Inkey :thumbsup:

Are you up in Manchester on the odd occasion? Would love to meet up and see it at some point! :thumbsup:

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Post by inkey$ » Mon Aug 24, 2020 10:03 pm

tomscott wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:42 pm Looks fantastic Inkey :thumbsup:

Are you up in Manchester on the odd occasion? Would love to meet up and see it at some point! :thumbsup:
Cheers Tom and hope all is well with you. Manchester trips are scarce at the moment, but when things return to near normal again I’ll drop you a line if I ever get up there again. :thumbsup:
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Post by tomscott » Tue Aug 25, 2020 10:37 am

inkey$ wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 10:03 pm
tomscott wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:42 pm Looks fantastic Inkey :thumbsup:

Are you up in Manchester on the odd occasion? Would love to meet up and see it at some point! :thumbsup:
Cheers Tom and hope all is well with you. Manchester trips are scarce at the moment, but when things return to near normal again I’ll drop you a line if I ever get up there again. :thumbsup:
Absolutely when the pandemic slows. Look forward to it :thumbsup:

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Post by N4LLY » Sun Sep 20, 2020 2:19 pm

Ahhh excuse to add Z3 pic :D
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