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Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-16-2013, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 368
Posted By dkindig
I regularly use a Mother's Powerball with PlastX...

I regularly use a Mother's Powerball with PlastX on the headlights and rear window. Does a great job. The Powerball helps take some of the effort out of the polishing process.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-13-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 248
Posted By dkindig
The easiest way to get the bumper cover off for...

The easiest way to get the bumper cover off for painting is to just pull the entire bumper assembly, whereupon it's a piece of cake to get to the fasteners that retain the cover to the bumper.
...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-28-2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 5
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) Wheel a lignment
Views: 202
Posted By dkindig
Here are specified conditions from the TIS: ...

Here are specified conditions from the TIS:

2 x 68 kg on front seats (seats in central position), 1 x 14 kg in luggage compartment (center) and full fuel tank.

All other conditions assume...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-20-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 8
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) Negative camber problem
Views: 386
Posted By dkindig
I always have the rear tires unmounted and...

I always have the rear tires unmounted and swapped somewhere around halfway through their life. It helps a lot with compensating for the wear from the camber. The trick is getting them remounted...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-17-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 272
Posted By dkindig
You may have to do some digging on this one. I...

You may have to do some digging on this one. I have an '01 with the dual HK amps, and the main amp on the passenger side generated the inputs to the sub amp on the driver's side by splitting the sub...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-16-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 10
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) Z3 Stereo-Speaker System
Views: 528
Posted By dkindig
Bingo! Although I recommended BSW, that is not...

Bingo! Although I recommended BSW, that is not the route that I took. I recommended them because I was trying to fit my response to the perceived amount of effort that the original poster alluded...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-14-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 10
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) Z3 Stereo-Speaker System
Views: 528
Posted By dkindig
As AB1945 said:...

As AB1945 said: http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/index.php is your best bet for a complete plug-and-play solution to your dilemma.

Much better sound CAN be had to a limit, given the space...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-10-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 402
Posted By dkindig
Aaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnd, a list of codes: ...

Aaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnd, a list of codes:

Upholstery Code__AF Code__Description


0928__S4PA__Fabric, fl.weave,"Chelsea/Logo"/pacific
0928__S4PN__Fabric "Space"/panther-black
...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-10-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 402
Posted By dkindig
Go here: http://www.rubmw.ru/vincode/eng/ ...

Go here: http://www.rubmw.ru/vincode/eng/

Run the last 7 of your VIN and it will list every option for your car as shipped. You should find the paint code and the trim code info there.

Enter...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-03-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 514
Posted By dkindig
lmao!!! That's a pretty poor excuse... My...

lmao!!! That's a pretty poor excuse...

My shadetree sequence of events: get replacement rotors, compare them to existing rotors, note that they are not the same, get the correct rotors, THEN...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-03-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 304
Posted By dkindig
I fixed mine by removing that incredibly heavy...

I fixed mine by removing that incredibly heavy metal bolster from the glove box lid and then bending the existing metal bar that the latch catches on so that the play was removed. No metal...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-03-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 461
Posted By dkindig
This, plus I have found that often it takes...

This, plus I have found that often it takes 200-300 miles for the compounds in a new set of tires to "break in" and take a set (that is, adjust to the application of weight and the direction they are...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-03-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 461
Posted By dkindig
double post...

double post...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-01-2013, 04:08 AM
Replies: 9
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) Emiata back windshield
Views: 310
Posted By dkindig
I will chime in here with my negative opinion of...

I will chime in here with my negative opinion of this window:

First, the good points: The material for the window itself is very clear and durable and doesn't seem to scratch as easily as the OEM...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-27-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 6
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) Potential Purchase
Views: 462
Posted By dkindig
Can't make any quick judgements on the value of...

Can't make any quick judgements on the value of the purchase, but, consider the hardtop, hoist, roller and hardtop install kit as an approximate $2000 bonus and subtract that from the purchase price...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-27-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 13
Z4 Roadster (E85) Best place to order parts
Views: 952
Posted By dkindig
thebmwpartstore.com Way better pricing than...

thebmwpartstore.com

Way better pricing than the dealers and shipping costs that are in line with actual shipping costs ( as opposed to inflating the bottom-line). Orders over $100 ship free last...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-24-2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 380
Posted By dkindig
Can you get NGK BKR6EQUP? These are shown in the...

Can you get NGK BKR6EQUP? These are shown in the BMW TIS as the OEM plug for the M54 Z3 and are what I use.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-21-2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 571
Posted By dkindig
I had this cable get hot on my car because of a...

I had this cable get hot on my car because of a loose connection between the main terminal clamp and the end of the smaller cable.

I solved it by pulling everything apart, cleaning it really well...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-19-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 10
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) Convertible top
Views: 678
Posted By dkindig
or.... $50.21 + about $5 shipping from...

or....

$50.21 + about $5 shipping from thebmwpartstore.com

They generally have MUCH better pricing on OEM stuff than the dealers and their shipping costs are minimal. Any orders over $100 ship...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 02-22-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 420
Posted By dkindig
DEFINITELY don't mix coolants. I have seen many...

DEFINITELY don't mix coolants. I have seen many that have had successful results using alternate coolants, although I decided to stick with BMW coolant. However, mixing coolant types is generally a...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 02-21-2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By dkindig
Blacklane, I have had success installing the TIS...

Blacklane, I have had success installing the TIS CD by copying the entire contents of the CD to a folder on the hard drive, starting the computer in safe mode and doing the install from the folder...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 02-21-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 182
Posted By dkindig
Ball joints are a known weak point on these cars....

Ball joints are a known weak point on these cars. I had tires mounted at 47K miles and both outer ball joints were worn to the point of having a lot of play.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 02-17-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) Control arm bushings alignment
Views: 421
Posted By dkindig
I ordered the centered M-style bushings for my...

I ordered the centered M-style bushings for my non-M from autohausaz a couple of years ago and they did not have slots in them. You may want to do some checking around on that before you press them...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 02-16-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 6
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) Control arm bushings alignment
Views: 421
Posted By dkindig
Yes, they do. There should be an arrow cast into...

Yes, they do. There should be an arrow cast into the rubber and that should be aligned with a dot on the lollipop. This should result in the slots being aligned on each side of the control arm if I...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 02-15-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 231
Posted By dkindig
No ill effect to use a lube or soap mixture. ...

No ill effect to use a lube or soap mixture.

Randy Forbes mixes liquid dishwashing soap and alcohol so that it evaporates more quickly. The downside of something that evaporates very quickly is...
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