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Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-13-2013, 04:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 481
Posted By KBH22102
+1 on that DIY writeup. I made my own shadetree...

+1 on that DIY writeup. I made my own shadetree tool as well and it worked fine. I did not do the heating step as the plastic fuel tank is only a short distance away on the passenger side. It's fine...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-12-2013, 03:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 379
Posted By KBH22102
Those are all common mods. But if the car is new...

Those are all common mods. But if the car is new to you, spend your money first on common maintenance items like fluids, belts, plugs, and the cooling system. If the cooling system is still original,...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-12-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 446
Posted By KBH22102
That front bumper cover looks like a standard...

That front bumper cover looks like a standard 6-cyl bumper. You can run Roadstars but you need to run four front wheels. The standard rear Roadstars will stick out about an inch. Is your car lowered?...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-10-2013, 02:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 446
Posted By KBH22102
Seems like there has been some parts swapping...

Seems like there has been some parts swapping going on with this car. The 1998 model year did not have the "2.3" engine. It was either the 1.9L M44 or the 2.8L M52B28 and neither of them had a trunk...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-07-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 540
Posted By KBH22102
That last set of wires are for 'city lights' in...

That last set of wires are for 'city lights' in the six o'clock position on the high beams. Those are typically not used.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-28-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 7
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) Shark injector
Views: 296
Posted By KBH22102
I have the Shark on a single Vanos M52 with an...

I have the Shark on a single Vanos M52 with an M50 manifold swap. The M50 swap with the stock tune supposedly gives up some low end torque which the Conforti supposedly restores. Overall I think it...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-28-2013, 04:20 AM
Replies: 16
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) just bought her
Views: 516
Posted By KBH22102
Very nice, and a hardtop to boot! Congrats and...

Very nice, and a hardtop to boot! Congrats and welcome.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-17-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) 1999 Z3M roadster parts for sale
Views: 210
Posted By KBH22102
PM'ed about oil

PM'ed about oil
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 02-16-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,008
Posted By KBH22102
You can tell if you have an S54 just by looking...

You can tell if you have an S54 just by looking at it. It looks very different than the S50 engine

S54...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-31-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 670
Posted By KBH22102
I recently bought an oil change kit from...

I recently bought an oil change kit from Bimmerzone for my S54 and got the same stuff
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-30-2013, 03:15 AM
Replies: 13
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) Hardtop
Views: 1,144
Posted By KBH22102
Hello Iggy. An OEM hardtop will fit any model...

Hello Iggy. An OEM hardtop will fit any model year Z3. You are in Croatia? If you look through German eBay, there are several for sale right now. Would be a cool roadtrip for you!
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 12-28-2012, 06:09 AM
Replies: 16
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) Exhaust?
Views: 962
Posted By KBH22102
Not worth it unless you REALLY love your car....

Not worth it unless you REALLY love your car. Done properly, you will need to have your entire trunk floor cut out (and lose your spare in the process) in addition to having your exhaust piping...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 12-12-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,590
Posted By KBH22102
Yes you can use it with the boot. I don't have...

Yes you can use it with the boot. I don't have pics of it folded down but it could fold down nearly flat

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd186/kelvinhao/car%20pix/0325386a.jpg
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 12-12-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 16
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) Exhaust?
Views: 962
Posted By KBH22102
I have a 97 2.8 so essentially an identical...

I have a 97 2.8 so essentially an identical engine as yours. I run a Supersprint and love it. Stainless steel construction, impeccable Italian build quality. Easy bolt on installation. It has a rich...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 12-10-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,590
Posted By KBH22102
Yeah I did it myself. Honestly the hardest part...

Yeah I did it myself. Honestly the hardest part about a roll hoop retrofit is finding the parts. The actual installation just took a few hours. Fortunately my 97's build date was after 1/97 so my...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 12-10-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,590
Posted By KBH22102
My 97 had that deflector but I removed them when...

My 97 had that deflector but I removed them when I retrofitted my car with roll hoops in 2008

Pic showing the right bracket in place
...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 12-05-2012, 03:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 449
Posted By KBH22102
It's in a spot where it gets kicked/bumped as you...

It's in a spot where it gets kicked/bumped as you enter/exit the car.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 12-05-2012, 03:17 AM
Replies: 8
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) Hardtop questions
Views: 879
Posted By KBH22102
If you don't have an electrohydraulic top (not...

If you don't have an electrohydraulic top (not available until 1998), then defroster switch installation will require some disassembly of the rear console. This is rather tedious though not...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 12-03-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 1
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) Hardtop instructions?
Views: 266
Posted By KBH22102
http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attach...

http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=113418&d=1183088553
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 12-03-2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 449
Posted By KBH22102
Check on the other side to be sure but there...

Check on the other side to be sure but there should be a small plastic coverplate that says "AIRBAG". Any dealer or online parts store should be able to order it

I believe part #23 here
...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-30-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 933
Posted By KBH22102
The 97 2.8 came standard with 225-50-16's all...

The 97 2.8 came standard with 225-50-16's all around or optional staggered 225 45 17 Front and 245 40-17 Rear. Tire choice is totally dependent on your driving style and ride preference. Most here...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-25-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 13
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) Hardtop
Views: 1,144
Posted By KBH22102
Two

Two
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-14-2012, 05:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 462
Posted By KBH22102
Check if the wiring loom near your driver's side...

Check if the wiring loom near your driver's side trunk hinge has frayed wires causing a short, or if you just haven't shut your trunk completely causing the trunk light to stay on continuously.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 10-11-2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 523
Posted By KBH22102
Katie's is on Saturdays. There is a Sunday car...

Katie's is on Saturdays. There is a Sunday car meet in front of the Whole Foods in Fair Lakes but I haven't been to that meet in a while.

I won't make it this weekend due to kid's soccer events....
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 10-11-2012, 10:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 523
Posted By KBH22102
Hi Robert, Great looking coupe. There are...

Hi Robert,

Great looking coupe. There are quite a few of us E36/8 owners in the NoVa area. Many are also active on the "other" forum (bimmerforums). We've done a few GTG's and DIY fixit events. I...
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