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Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 09-15-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,186
Posted By bion
well it looks like it attached

well it looks like it attached
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 09-15-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,186
Posted By bion
I have a photo but asm having trouple attaching...

I have a photo but asm having trouple attaching it here
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 09-15-2012, 10:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,325
Posted By bion
yep, plus 1 on Pinecone and abba 4430. Also use a...

yep, plus 1 on Pinecone and abba 4430. Also use a socket on housing. Do not try and use an adjustable wrench or standard wrench. It needs all the force in the middle of the housing. Its not very...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 09-11-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,079
Posted By bion
I think Pinecones higher pressure tends to keep...

I think Pinecones higher pressure tends to keep the tire flat. with the stiff sidewalls you sometimes need more air to force the center of the tire down to keep them from cupping in the middle. if...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 09-11-2012, 08:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,186
Posted By bion
Sorry I passed on the car. It was sold to a...

Sorry I passed on the car. It was sold to a rebuilder. No parts being sold. Will still try and find photo to post
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 09-06-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,186
Posted By bion
actually ran the vin at the dealer today and it...

actually ran the vin at the dealer today and it comes back as a special code appearance package. The dealer parts dept is going to look into it for me. I have seen aftermarket kits and the wheels...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 09-05-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,186
Posted By bion
Oh it also has stripes on each side of the hood ....

Oh it also has stripes on each side of the hood . Angle stripes in red and two shades of gray. Looks to be an aftermarket kit.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 09-05-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,186
Posted By bion
limited edition MZ3 roadster?

Looking at a wrecked silver 1999 M roadster. It h as Black roadstar wheels with red stripes. The guy says it is a limited edition of only 4 in USA. I saw some wheels like this just a few days ago for...
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 09-05-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,500
Posted By bion
If you are talking about the door seal. you...

If you are talking about the door seal. you should be able to pull it down, then squeeze the two sides together in you hand to close up the gap. then push it back on. really does not glue on just...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 08-28-2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 6
Z3 Coupe (E36/8) color code
Views: 650
Posted By bion
I have a very nice set of M headlights with the...

I have a very nice set of M headlights with the clear turnsignals. I am looking to get 275 for the pair. the lense are in excellent condition
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 08-26-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) Z3 Hard top for sale
Views: 1,087
Posted By bion
The last two sold on ebay brought 1400 and 1700....

The last two sold on ebay brought 1400 and 1700. Thats way too high but then I am not buying one. I have one ,just need a mounting kit. Not worth the 400 to get a new one. I am waiting on one totaled...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 08-14-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 791
Posted By bion
Those guys should know Bmws and how much camber...

Those guys should know Bmws and how much camber should be on the rear. They should have suggested an adjustable rear crossmember . no way to tell if control arms ar bent without putting them on ....
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 08-14-2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,362
Posted By bion
they will turn your plastic inner lense yellow...

they will turn your plastic inner lense yellow really fast . the bulb gets too hot and sits too close to the lense. Been there done that and seen it all.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 07-30-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) Seat belt guide
Views: 1,331
Posted By bion
Hes not fixing the seat belt with Velcro, just...

Hes not fixing the seat belt with Velcro, just the holder that keeps it close to the seat. That is the fix others do anywhay. Just wrap velcro around the broken plastic.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 07-15-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) Rad
Views: 835
Posted By bion
Yeh this is not just a problem with BMW, All cars...

Yeh this is not just a problem with BMW, All cars with plastic tank radiators can start going bad from age and wear. The land rovers did not last even 3 years before I had mine start to leak. I made...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 07-04-2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,405
Posted By bion
Its a piece of glass. Nothing special to it. I...

Its a piece of glass. Nothing special to it. I work in a collision shop for BMW and MB. We replace MB with factory if newer than 5 years. Most insurance companies will honor a request for oem. The...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 07-01-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 954
Posted By bion
thwe Guy in Atlanta at sports and Imports takes...

thwe Guy in Atlanta at sports and Imports takes list and prices everything at 10% off. No deals there. I can buy 25% off at my local dealer.
I think Blind genie needs to find a whole wrecked car and...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 07-01-2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 954
Posted By bion
Hey, Mike from Alcoa, I lost your number but have...

Hey, Mike from Alcoa, I lost your number but have not come up with anything. I was in Atlanta and went by a couple of yards looking for parts. front end stuff goes fast it appears.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 06-24-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,075
Posted By bion
Yes and parking with hot brakes will cause warp....

Yes and parking with hot brakes will cause warp. I have taken them off and turned them. I know what a warped rotor is. Turned maybe 1000 or more. If a lathe takes off 30 degrees of metal on one side...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 06-21-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,075
Posted By bion
rotor warp.

I had a friend who used to warp the rotors on his 930 Porsche turbo. He dorve it really hard through a nice little curvy two mile area just before he got to his subdivision. When he turned into the...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 06-19-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,838
Posted By bion
As far as epoxy paste, You will find the expense...

As far as epoxy paste, You will find the expense way out of line . It is not sandable, Does not accept primer properly and the heat to shrink ratio is no where near that of metal which will cause...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 06-19-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 952
Posted By bion
Yep, Bet its a miata with a kit on it. Someone...

Yep, Bet its a miata with a kit on it. Someone may have shaved the emblems but its a job to do it correctly
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 06-19-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 523
Posted By bion
what caused them to break off? did you try to...

what caused them to break off? did you try to adjust them? Most likely they need to be drilled 1/2 way and a stud extractor used. I will look at mine tommorow and give you an idea. they may be lock...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 06-19-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 680
Posted By bion
Allmost all headlights come with a protective...

Allmost all headlights come with a protective finish from the factory. It blocks uv damage to the lense and makes it more scratch resistant. These cure all headlight polishes work but will cut the...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 06-19-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,075
Posted By bion
I forgot to mention. I would be willing to bet...

I forgot to mention. I would be willing to bet the tech that worked on your car took the tires off and reinstalled with an impact and never torqued them.Most body shop people do not torqu anything....
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