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Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 10-17-2012, 06:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 978
Posted By rcleme05
Factory rotors are fine. Try the Cool Carbon...

Factory rotors are fine. Try the Cool Carbon pads, or EBC Greens if you're on a budget.
Bavarian Auto, Tischer online or Turner motorosport all sell rotors.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-29-2011, 09:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,270
Posted By rcleme05
Just re-interating Mr Stygar's post, since the...

Just re-interating Mr Stygar's post, since the pic (?) did not appear for me...perhaps it got moved /deleted?

So:
Z4M minimum front rotor thickness ( aka MIN TH), 26.4mm per BMW TIS...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 10-23-2011, 12:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,744
Posted By rcleme05
hi - does the bumper have a front plate holder...

hi - does the bumper have a front plate holder installed? or is it without holes?
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 10-02-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,379
Posted By rcleme05
Internally, the wheel. Externally, gotta go with...

Internally, the wheel. Externally, gotta go with the "hips" for me... the rear fender bulges.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3391/3498025939_1ed35194ba.jpg
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 10-02-2011, 06:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By rcleme05
Welcome to the board! Different motor from...

Welcome to the board!

Different motor from mine, so IDK on this one. Post a prompt in the Florida local section for mechanic recommendations maybe? One of them will talk to you, surely.

ALSO -...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 10-02-2011, 06:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 833
Posted By rcleme05
You can find a new wheel, minus the controls and...

You can find a new wheel, minus the controls and other bits, for under a grand on ebay.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 09-17-2011, 07:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,514
Posted By rcleme05
Maximizing your odds of a successful dealer service...

Some guidelines derived from real experience on maximizing your odds of a successful dealer service: (reposting myself from zpost):

When possible, do your homework on any serious issues...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 08-24-2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,101
Posted By rcleme05
Source

Try Bavauto.com if you wish to buy online.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 07-26-2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 968
Posted By rcleme05
The Driving Experience

The driving experience sells the car....
Forum: California 04-24-2011, 10:10 PM
Replies: 933
Views: 50,838
Posted By rcleme05
Angeles Crest Cruise, Sunday May 15th

Link: here (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1643425)

The plan is to meet up at Vons in Tujunga at 11:45a.m. The address is:

7789 Foothill Blvd
Tujunga, CA 91042

We'll...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-24-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 730
Posted By rcleme05
Tischer BMW has an online parts division. You'll...

Tischer BMW has an online parts division. You'll need a part number. FYI the switches are sold separately, as are the covers for the switches.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-24-2011, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 505
Posted By rcleme05
Yes, It's ready. Apparently includes (4)...

Yes, It's ready. Apparently includes (4) replacement speakers (2 ohms ea.) at a cost of around $300.00. Check the post on zpost (dot) com
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-21-2011, 07:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 605
Posted By rcleme05
never mind...

never mind...
Forum: F10 M5 (2012 - Current) 04-15-2011, 11:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,135
Posted By rcleme05
the M brand is gutted and dying.... does anybody from BMW care?

Who's going to spend $90,000++ for the next M5? Executives, that's who, the types who are greying, balding, and generally scared to drive them anywhere near the limits of grip.

Where is the...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-12-2011, 08:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,320
Posted By rcleme05
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-10-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 907
Posted By rcleme05
There's a pastic 'finger' that closes the...

There's a pastic 'finger' that closes the microswitch below the door when you shut it. You can see it it the second pic above, the little ridge in the bottom center of the door piece.
Yours...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 04-04-2011, 08:21 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 19,994
Posted By rcleme05
Motor is by historical precident unreliable; fuel...

Motor is by historical precident unreliable; fuel pump on fourth redesign.

Steering is less connected than excellent mechanical system in z4m. 1er is heavier.

Car nut buddy just bought a 2010...
Forum: Interior 04-04-2011, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,143
Posted By rcleme05
"le bump"

"le bump"
Forum: General BMW 04-04-2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 33,019
Posted By rcleme05
BMW TIS Online Repair Manuals: ...

BMW TIS Online Repair Manuals: tis.spaghetticoder.org (http://tis.spaghetticoder.org/)
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-04-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,416
Posted By rcleme05
Try this tire comparison writeup from car and...

Try this tire comparison writeup from car and driver :

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparisons/09q2/tire_test_nine_affordable_summer_tires_take_on_the_michelin_ps2-comparison_tests
Forum: General BMW 04-04-2011, 07:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,088
Posted By rcleme05
Try AAA's insurance division, if you have AAA.

Try AAA's insurance division, if you have AAA.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-03-2011, 01:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,498
Posted By rcleme05
Try the guys at VAC motorsports or the guys at...

Try the guys at VAC motorsports or the guys at bavengines.com - both tune/rebuild the S54, they are bound to have random parts around.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-31-2011, 10:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 678
Posted By rcleme05
Actually the TC Kline Racing team...

Actually the TC Kline Racing team (http://www.tcklineracing.com/index.cfm?Action=ViewCategory&Category=335) did a full set of carbon fiber body parts the z4. The full set will cost you more than a...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-31-2011, 10:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,267
Posted By rcleme05
Heat shield ? they like to resonate at specific...

Heat shield ? they like to resonate at specific RPMs...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-30-2011, 10:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,270
Posted By rcleme05
You can check the rotor thickness with calipers. ...

You can check the rotor thickness with calipers. No need to change them unless they're close to minimum spec.

HOWEVER the rotors and pads develop matching grooves over time. A second set of pads...
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