Give it a couple of run outs prior to changing, s's said the box is a very mechanical feel and I know if the car has been standing fir a while the friction plates get "damp" I found out this info on one of the Z3 forums. Worth a try before spending the bucks!
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Quite rare to find the clutch going at 80k I’ve only ever had to change one clutch and that was at 170k. But if it’s a heavy clutch user anything is possible
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The clutch on one of my previous z4s went at 60k the plate fell apart!Joycey wrote: ↑Tue May 29, 2018 11:11 amQuite rare to find the clutch going at 80k I’ve only ever had to change one clutch and that was at 170k. But if it’s a heavy clutch user anything is possible
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14 E89 Z4 2.0 msport grey gone now
10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
Gone 04 E85 z4 3.0 Maldives blue smg
14 E89 Z4 2.0 msport grey gone now
10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
Gone 04 E85 z4 3.0 Maldives blue smg
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Update on the car. Following jobs now complete:
- Inspection 2 - done. Apparently "a very clean example"
- eBay OEM 'Style 68' alloys; properly refurbished (dipped, fixed, powder-coated and lacquered)
- New, full set of Kumho Ecsta P71s fitted
- Front braided brake hose
- Replaced thrittle cable (this has helped with the slight clutch slippage)
- All annoying dents and dinks removed (thanks again for the tip Lynchy). I now have the cleanest Z3 in London
Next up:
- Replace seat bushes
- Braided rear brake hose
- Braided clutch hose
- Bilstein B4 shocks
- New wheel bolts
- Eibach Pro 30mm lowering springs
- New Longlife or Powerflow backbox
Got to say, she took some getting used too after the breadvan - mainly the reduced 100+ HP
- Inspection 2 - done. Apparently "a very clean example"
- eBay OEM 'Style 68' alloys; properly refurbished (dipped, fixed, powder-coated and lacquered)
- New, full set of Kumho Ecsta P71s fitted
- Front braided brake hose
- Replaced thrittle cable (this has helped with the slight clutch slippage)
- All annoying dents and dinks removed (thanks again for the tip Lynchy). I now have the cleanest Z3 in London
Next up:
- Replace seat bushes
- Braided rear brake hose
- Braided clutch hose
- Bilstein B4 shocks
- New wheel bolts
- Eibach Pro 30mm lowering springs
- New Longlife or Powerflow backbox
Got to say, she took some getting used too after the breadvan - mainly the reduced 100+ HP
Last edited by inkey$ on Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:30 am, edited 4 times in total.
Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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Lovely car I used to have a 1987 2.8i and it is a great engine and the only reason I sold it was to upgrade to a Z3MR
991 Carrera 2S
Now gone:
2008 Z4MR Midnight Blue Metallic
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Ruby Black
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Titanium Silver
2010 Z4 23i Msport and a 3.0i
Now gone:
2008 Z4MR Midnight Blue Metallic
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Ruby Black
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Titanium Silver
2010 Z4 23i Msport and a 3.0i
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It was the first BMW engine I ever owned over ten years ago. Since then and after similar route, this is Beemer No. 8
Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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Mine was a 1993 530 V8 which was nice until cylinder wear meant a new engine which BMW gave me but I had to pay for fitting! I changed it for a 99 528i which must have been the facelift Z3 unit? Beemer number 19 here
991 Carrera 2S
Now gone:
2008 Z4MR Midnight Blue Metallic
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Ruby Black
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Titanium Silver
2010 Z4 23i Msport and a 3.0i
Now gone:
2008 Z4MR Midnight Blue Metallic
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Ruby Black
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Titanium Silver
2010 Z4 23i Msport and a 3.0i
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I have a lot of catching up to do!Beemer number 19 here
Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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Looking lovely bud. I've used mine more than the other two this last two weeks. Love the feedback it gives.
Z in da Head.
3.0i Z3 sport,sapphire black,3.0i Z4 roadster Sterling grey,auto,Z4 3.0si Coupe Titanium silver,Stubby &B06 Plus some other German beauties!!
3.0i Z3 sport,sapphire black,3.0i Z4 roadster Sterling grey,auto,Z4 3.0si Coupe Titanium silver,Stubby &B06 Plus some other German beauties!!
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Ah ha Inkey$, so this is is your new love, very nice.
Safe driving
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Joined the dark side with a ///M Hell Bronze Sepang Coupe
Ex Aug 2005 Maldives Blue 3 litre cruizer, lots of toyz,
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Thank you gents. My aim to make her the cleanest, fittest and subtly meanest Z3 in old London Town.
Currently the project is ongoing and at suspension stage. To help me on my mission, springs arrived yesterday ready for a future 30mm drop
Currently the project is ongoing and at suspension stage. To help me on my mission, springs arrived yesterday ready for a future 30mm drop
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Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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What a cracker!
I do miss my Z3 from time to time.
I see you have the M Sport Seats aswell
I do miss my Z3 from time to time.
I see you have the M Sport Seats aswell
Current: 2002 E46 M3
Current: 2005 997 Carrera S
Gone: 2004 R53 Cooper S
Gone: 1998 E31 840Ci Sport
Gone: 2007 Z4 E86 3.0Si Sport
Gone: 2001 Z3 E36/7 2.2i San Remo Individual
Gone: 2015 F21 116d M Sport
Gone: 2012 A3 Sportback 1.2TFSI
Current: 2005 997 Carrera S
Gone: 2004 R53 Cooper S
Gone: 1998 E31 840Ci Sport
Gone: 2007 Z4 E86 3.0Si Sport
Gone: 2001 Z3 E36/7 2.2i San Remo Individual
Gone: 2015 F21 116d M Sport
Gone: 2012 A3 Sportback 1.2TFSI
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Regular Sport Seats as opposed to M Sport Seats (which feature a rib). Super comfortable but I do need to sort the seat bushes out as they are really worn!
Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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I'd be interested to hear more, Joycey.
Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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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.