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Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 12-09-2012, 07:16 AM

Replies: 24 Z3: wheel fitment question Views: 7,497 Posted By KevinR Looks great! Looks great!

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-25-2012, 02:19 PM

Replies: 24 Z3: wheel fitment question Views: 7,497 Posted By KevinR It was a last minute decision. My 255s were worn... It was a last minute decision. My 255s were worn out (like that when I put them on) and I needed to get new tires. The tire guy asked me if I wanted to stick with the 255s or switch to the 245s,...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-15-2012, 01:42 PM

Replies: 78 Z3 Roadster (E36/7) You're under 45 and own a Z3? Views: 7,357 Posted By KevinR The Z3s have been my wife's cars. Z3 #1 was a... The Z3s have been my wife's cars. Z3 #1 was a '97 1.9 that we bought in 1999 when she was 35. http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z130/MBMVW/2001Columbus1.jpg Z3 #2 was a '97 2.8 that we bought...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-15-2012, 01:22 PM

Replies: 24 Z3: wheel fitment question Views: 7,497 Posted By KevinR Thanks! In the inside pictures, the rear tires... Thanks! In the inside pictures, the rear tires are BF Goodrich g-Force Sport A/S, size 245/40ZR 17. The suspension is all original (at the time, 14 years and 101k miles). It may have...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-15-2012, 07:14 AM

Replies: 24 Z3: wheel fitment question Views: 7,497 Posted By KevinR I don't think that rear wheel and tire setup is... I don't think that rear wheel and tire setup is going to fit under the 1.9's narrower rear fenders. Here are some more pictures to help you visualize: ...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-14-2012, 03:11 PM

Replies: 24 Z3: wheel fitment question Views: 7,497 Posted By KevinR Wow, back from the dead... :) They worked... Wow, back from the dead... :) They worked out fine. I drove the car with the E90 setup for a month, then bought a new set of BF Goodrich g-Force Sport A/S tires. At that time I changed the back...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 11-16-2011, 02:33 PM

Replies: 20 New windshield trim finally. Views: 843 Posted By KevinR The rubber is supposed to be bonded to the metal... The rubber is supposed to be bonded to the metal pieces. So, yes, you do remove the metal piece.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 11-16-2011, 09:11 AM

Replies: 20 New windshield trim finally. Views: 843 Posted By KevinR One caveat. It was posted above, I think, but it... One caveat. It was posted above, I think, but it bears repeating. This works on OE BMW glass, but you may have difficulties with aftermarket glass. I did the same procedure on a friend's '01...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-11-2011, 12:57 PM

Replies: 20 New windshield trim finally. Views: 843 Posted By KevinR That looks like a spatula from a George Foreman... That looks like a spatula from a George Foreman grill... Did the same repair on my brother's '01 M5 about 6 months ago. It was really easy and made us wonder why we hadn't done it sooner. It...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-09-2011, 09:42 AM

Replies: 10 2000 528iT inop rear wiper Views: 1,484 Posted By KevinR Thanks for that.... but best I can tell, that still requires the rear window to open--which mine will not. And there lies my problem.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-09-2011, 09:09 AM

Replies: 19 E39 tailgate window won't open Views: 7,666 Posted By KevinR Sorry to ressurect this old thread, but... now i have this problem. I suspect the solenoid on the switch. But can you change out just the switch from the "outside", i.e, once I remove that little plastic cover and take the pieces apart, can I...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-09-2011, 08:53 AM

Replies: 10 2000 528iT inop rear wiper Views: 1,484 Posted By KevinR I know this is sorta old and... OT, but while we're talking about this piece, can someone help me find a thread about removing the arm, etc? I think my solenoid is dead, and I'm a bit lost. Thanks if you can help....

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 08-03-2011, 06:16 PM

Replies: 16 Ramps or jack stands? Which to use for oil change? Views: 2,778 Posted By KevinR I'm fairly certain they are the 8k version, but... I'm fairly certain they are the 8k version, but I'd have to dig them out of their storage spots to check for sure.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-03-2011, 01:53 PM

Replies: 4 Touring--SO frustrated...cargo cover.. Views: 496 Posted By KevinR Update: released the passenger side, then pushed... Update: released the passenger side, then pushed the assembly towards the back of the car, keeping the cover assembly level. When it reached approximately a 45 degree angle to the driver's side...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-03-2011, 05:40 AM

Replies: 4 Touring--SO frustrated...cargo cover.. Views: 496 Posted By KevinR Touring--SO frustrated...cargo cover.. I have fought with this thing for a good long while now....but I just cannot get the cargo cover to come out of its mounting on the driver's side. The passenger side releases with no problem, but the...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-03-2011, 04:39 AM

Replies: 5 e39 touring retractable cargo cover fix? Views: 1,299 Posted By KevinR I know this is old.... but new problem for me---I can't get mine out. Seems that one of the locking buttons is not co-operating. Ideas? Thanks...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 07-22-2011, 08:37 AM

Replies: 27 Z3s & Z4s Weigh In: Do You Have An Original BMW Stereo or Something Else? Views: 2,737 Posted By KevinR Now that my wife's Z3 is being offered for sale,... Now that my wife's Z3 is being offered for sale, it is back with the factory cassette head unit and 6 disc CD changer. While we were actively driving it, we had an Alpine CD/iPod/SIRIUS radio...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 06-28-2011, 03:56 PM

Replies: 3 Z3 - Instrument Cluster warning light question? Views: 1,036 Posted By KevinR Interstate makes a good replacement. So does... Interstate makes a good replacement. So does Sears.

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 06-28-2011, 03:55 PM

Replies: 11 Z3 Tires Views: 1,020 Posted By KevinR I'm using BF Goodrich g-Force Sports on my wife's... I'm using BF Goodrich g-Force Sports on my wife's Z3. They are comfortable, quiet, grip well and with 15K miles of use, still have 7/32nds of tread depth. Considering the fact that the 17"...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 06-14-2011, 03:13 PM

Replies: 16 Have you seen vinyl "bubbling" on interior plastic parts? How to fix? Views: 2,621 Posted By KevinR Sounds to me like you should stop referring to... Sounds to me like you should stop referring to them as a "stealership."

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 06-13-2011, 11:15 AM

Replies: 3 06 Z4 - Headlight Restoration Kits Views: 1,195 Posted By KevinR Sylvania has a kit very similar to the one the OP... Sylvania has a kit very similar to the one the OP referenced in his post. It is available in many auto parts stores for about $20.

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 06-13-2011, 10:02 AM

Replies: 52 Z3 Amplifier upgrade question Views: 9,361 Posted By KevinR The factory amp has crossovers to tailor the... The factory amp has crossovers to tailor the signal to each driver. If you are replacing the amplifier in addition to the speakers, you need not worry. If you are simply replacing the speakers, you...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 06-11-2011, 07:22 PM

Replies: 16 Have you seen vinyl "bubbling" on interior plastic parts? How to fix? Views: 2,621 Posted By KevinR That is soft touch paint that is peeling. My old... That is soft touch paint that is peeling. My old 2006 325i had the peeling problem on the interior door pull, one of the dash panels and the steering wheel trim piece. All 3 pieces were replaced by...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 06-10-2011, 06:40 PM

Replies: 52 Z3 Amplifier upgrade question Views: 9,361 Posted By KevinR I guess it depends on where you want to put your... I guess it depends on where you want to put your ipod while you're driving and the length of the cable from the interface box to the ipod. If you have enough cable length, you could mount the...

Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 06-05-2011, 02:17 PM

Replies: 3 Z3 yellow headlights (not mine) Views: 557 Posted By KevinR The best manual polishing kit I've found is from... The best manual polishing kit I've found is from Sylvania for about $20. It includes prep cleaner, sandpaper in various grits, rubbing compound, towels and most importantly, a new sealer to apply to...

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