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So for all those who are considering replacing the OEM head unit, or looking to fault find, here is a website which will allow you to easily determine which wire does what on your specific Z3 model. When you access the website, you will see a list of BMW models on the right - scroll down until...

Hello all. Due to some renewed interest in the standard Z3 console gearshift surround trim, I will be making up 10 more of these. 2 are already accounted for, so just 8 will be available. I am aiming at having them ready to post in a couple of weeks - or thereabouts. I am at the mercy of others...

Understanding Torque & Horsepower Torque and HP are the primary measurements used to describe the power output of an engine. Torque is expressed in ft/lbs and is a measure of the engine’s twisting force exerted on the crankshaft from combustion. Horsepower, which is derived from torque, is...

Hi all - I'm after a "non working" M52TU Throttle body. As long as it's complete and unbroken, I don't require that it actually works. Below is a pic of what they look like. Pse PM me. Barry

On Friday morning my remote / key central locking was working perfectly. On Friday afternoon I went to the shops, got out and pushed the key button to lock - nothing. Opened and closed the door - still not working. Used the key to lock the car went into the shops and when I returned used the key...

So... after some research and pondering, I managed to pick up a 330i M54 B30 Manifold complete with guaranteed 100% working DISA valve fitted. ( £50 plus £20 courier costs). It should arrive on Wednesday and then I'll send it down the road to my engineering buddies for a good bath - (£10 ) which...

I'm looking for a cruise control interface PN 65718380054. This fits onto the M52TU to activate the C/Control. Anyone who may have one or knows where I can get one at a really good price, please PM me. Barry

Yesterday the driver side seat height adjustment motor stopped working. After removing the seat mounting bolts and the safety belt bolt I tilted the seat inside the car so it was bridged with the backrest on the center console and the base resting on the door sill. I place a towel under both...

I've been looking at waxes, their benefits and comparisons to polishes. So first thing I discovered in the reading is that a polish is an abrasive. It actually removes a fine layer of the clear coat in the process of application and buffing. This is really great if you have swirl marks or...

Having fitted a new soft top, I would like to know if anyone has considered which reservoir washer fluid to use. I'm certain some fluids could leave marks of residue in the fabric and others may just be plain harmful. Anyone ever found an effective cleaning fluid which they would recommend?

I have a 100% working seat position adjustment switch - right hand side. Complete with wiring loom to fit pre-facelift vehicles. P/N 61318413894 £65 excl postage. I also have a complete right side plastic seat trim into which the seat switch is fitted. It is complete with the little tab...

I finally got around to fitting the Moroso catch can. I had read up and watched several youtube videos on the subject of deleting the CCV and fitting a catch can. Whilst the argument for doing this is fairly strong since it negates the cost of ever having to replace the CCV again, I had just...

I had my windscreen replaced today. These guys are a mobile service and came to my home. The job took 30 minutes which included removing the old windscreen, and fitting the new one. I watched the process, and TBH it's a dead easy job. I had previously removed the plastic trim inside the engine...

Anyone interested in a 100% effective headlight lens restoration polish ?? I have recently used this stuff, and as per the photograph below, you can see the great result. Other than the polish, I used 1/2 a sheet of 2500 grit wet paper - I couldn't find 3000 grit otherwise I would have used that...

I bought a project Z3 around January time. I drove it from Cape Town back up to Johannesburg without a functioning fuel gauge... scary stuff with lots of fill up stops. Since then, I have had the fuel pump / sender out no less than a dozen times. A previous owner had obviously had a go at...

Some potentially useful information regarding cranking the motor. Recently I went to a neighbouring town. About 2 blocks from my destination, I pulled into a gas station and switched off, gave the attendant the key to open the cap and fill up the tank. He returned the key to me, I paid and...

So being out here in darkest Africa and trying to deal with a postal system which is barely functional I decided to look into the courier option. As anyone who has used a courier will tell you - they're not cheap. I did come across a company which operates a little differently. They still use...

After making all the possible adjustments to get the window to seal effectively against the roof rubbers, and using gummi pflege and adding a couple of shims under the metal frames holding the rubbers, I stumbled across a piece of 20mm round neoprene sponge extrusion I had bought some while back...

So there you are with water dripping on your right leg, arm and generally making you miserable. You notice the water appears to be coming in at the top of the A pillar where the roof rubber should seal against it.... you look carefully and notice there's a gap between the two surfaces. I've had...

I have 7 of the black plastic "clip carriers" as per picture below. In the pic you will see the actual white clip which locates into the door skin. The one in the pic is the only one with a white clip. The other 6 are just black carriers. All are in perfect condition and clean of any old glue /...