Welcome to Bimmerfest -- The #1 Online Community for BMW related information! Please enjoy the discussion forums below and share your experiences with the 200,000 current, new and past BMW owners. The forums are broken out by car model and into other special interest sections such as BMW European Delivery and a special forum to voice your questions to the many BMW dealers on the site to assist our members!

Please follow the links below to help get you started!

Go Back   Bimmerfest - BMW Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Register FAQ Members List Social Groups Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Notices

Page 1 of 21 1 234511 Last »
Showing results 1 to 25 of 510
Search took 0.69 seconds. Search: Keyword(s): ; Posts Made By: dougmcintyre
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) Yesterday, 11:38 AM
Replies: 22
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) 1999 Z3 Air Conditioning
Views: 231
Posted By dougmcintyre
First trying using the Search function....

First trying using the Search function. Otherwise, just go to http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=7 Hit the "New Thread" button and ask away.

There is also a Test Board -...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-22-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 5
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) New to bmw
Views: 266
Posted By dougmcintyre
The problem shops have is if they recommend the...

The problem shops have is if they recommend the fluid should be changed, and the trans is already failing, the customer blames the shop when the transmission completely fails and wants a free...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-22-2013, 04:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 327
Posted By dougmcintyre
OK, this is a bit of speculation, but perhaps,...

OK, this is a bit of speculation, but perhaps, the rear bump stops are missing? If so, the RSM could have increased stress from large bumps.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-22-2013, 04:06 AM
Replies: 3
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) BMW Z3 3.0 Toe and Camber
Views: 195
Posted By dougmcintyre
When checking the alignment, the car needs to be...

When checking the alignment, the car needs to be weighted down; 150 lb in each front seat, 46 lb in the trunk, and a full tank of gas. And while the car is weighted down, you might as well check the...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-20-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 394
Posted By dougmcintyre
Front camber is not adjustable, so unless...

Front camber is not adjustable, so unless something is bent, you will be at stock alignment.

In theory, if
1 - the 17 inch wheels were replaced with 18 inch wheels that were identical in every...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-20-2013, 04:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 394
Posted By dougmcintyre
Short answer: usually needed by the aggresive...

Short answer: usually needed by the aggresive track driver. Unneeded by the typical street driver.

Long answer: read https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=4 and...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-16-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 394
Posted By dougmcintyre
The stock suspension is designed to handle the...

The stock suspension is designed to handle the stock wheels. To preserve handling (especially on bumpy roads), heavier wheel/tire combinations will need heavier springs and firmer dampening.

The...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-16-2013, 04:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 394
Posted By dougmcintyre
Why? What are you trying to accomplish? For...

Why? What are you trying to accomplish?

For the street with functioning ABS, big brakes are strictly a cosmetic upgrade. Once the ABS engages, tires determine how quickly the car stops.

On the...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-14-2013, 05:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 244
Posted By dougmcintyre
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=...

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=239652 shows how to check for stock height. Note: the car needs to be weighted down; 150 lb in each front seat, 46 lb in the trunk, and a full tank...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-13-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 244
Posted By dougmcintyre
Glad to be of help. Sorry I forgot about needing...

Glad to be of help. Sorry I forgot about needing to click on the pictures. I use realoem so often, clicking the pictures is just automatic.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-13-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 244
Posted By dougmcintyre
Classic sign of worn shock/struts. Also,...

Classic sign of worn shock/struts. Also, according to google, can be caused by worn springs (although this was news to me).

Time for a suspension upgrade. How many miles are on your suspension?
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-13-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 244
Posted By dougmcintyre
Realoem provides the part numbers. With the part...

Realoem provides the part numbers. With the part number search, getbmwparts (among others) provides the fitments.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-13-2013, 05:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 244
Posted By dougmcintyre
Go to realoem.com and look up your part numbers....

Go to realoem.com and look up your part numbers. Then go to http://getbmwparts.com/ -> BMW Parts ->Shop By BMW Part Number. Searching on the part no. will return all the years and models the part...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-10-2013, 04:54 AM
Replies: 27
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) Coil overs
Views: 896
Posted By dougmcintyre
Pleeease. Searching on "coil over" I found...

Pleeease. Searching on "coil over" I found http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=608352&highlight=coil+over in about 5 seconds. Also searching on the names of coil overs ("TC Kline", for...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-09-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 113
Posted By dougmcintyre
Leaks from the power steering hoses are pretty...

Leaks from the power steering hoses are pretty common. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=595342&highlight=power+steering+hose might be of help.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-07-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 570
Posted By dougmcintyre
See...

See http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=508108&highlight=transport+mode especially post no 3.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-03-2013, 04:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 570
Posted By dougmcintyre
From the Tachometer section of the 2006 Owner's...

From the Tachometer section of the 2006 Owner's Manual (downloaded from http://www.bmwsections.com/docs/z4/)



There is also a picture showing the red sector starting at 7,000 rpm.

Sounds...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-02-2013, 04:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 674
Posted By dougmcintyre
The 318TI guys are very interested in...

The 318TI guys are very interested in superchargers. Based on looking at http://www.318ti.org/forum/search.php?searchid=1805921, a used DASC easily sells in the $1500 to $2000 range.

318ti.org...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-01-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 570
Posted By dougmcintyre
Ahh, isn't this covered in the owner's manual?

Ahh, isn't this covered in the owner's manual?
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-26-2013, 04:12 AM
Replies: 2
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) sound sistem free air subwoofer
Views: 216
Posted By dougmcintyre
Welcome to the forum. Searching on...

Welcome to the forum.

Searching on "subwoofer" will turn up lots of good threads. Here's one - http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=591419&highlight=subwoofer
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-23-2013, 05:16 AM
Replies: 8
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) Z3 shifter?
Views: 301
Posted By dougmcintyre
BMW's ZHP short shift knob will reduce the height...

BMW's ZHP short shift knob will reduce the height by 3/4 inch - http://leatherz.com/Merchant5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=01&Product_Code=IllumZHPShiftKnob&Category_Code=Knobs
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-22-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 386
Posted By dougmcintyre
The specs for all Z3s are in post #2 the second...

The specs for all Z3s are in post #2 the second and fourth thumbnail.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-22-2013, 04:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 386
Posted By dougmcintyre
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=...

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=239652 shows how to check for stock height.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-21-2013, 04:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 220
Posted By dougmcintyre
In my area, to rebuild a vanos indy's are...

In my area, to rebuild a vanos indy's are charging 350 for the double vanos and 500 for the single vanos.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-19-2013, 04:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 386
Posted By dougmcintyre
Except for motor oil, I use BMW fluids. Yea, I...

Except for motor oil, I use BMW fluids. Yea, I just buy them from my local dealer. For motor oil, I run Mobil 1 0-40 (a BMW recommended oil). Not a very exciting answer, but it has worked well for...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 510
Page 1 of 21 1 234511 Last »


 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:08 AM.

Advertise with bimmerfest.com - Contact Us - Bimmerfest - Bringing The BMW Community Together - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2013, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
© 2001-2011 performanceIX, Inc. All Rights Reserved .: guidelines .:. privacy .:. terms

E46Fanatics BMW Forum E9XFanatics BMW Forum