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The Auto in my 1998 2.8L Z3 has a warble/vibration noise at 38 kmph. Happens both in auto and locked in second, so it's not a shift valve. Only happens when the transmission is cold. Car has done 62,000 km, so is virtually new Thinking of changing the fluid to DEX6, which has a slightly...

Hi I have to replace the front struts on my 2.8L Z3. One is leaking oil badly. M-Sport suspension. The last time I attempted this job, I tried several different sets of spring compressors to compress the spring, but failed. Could not compress the spring enough. For those who have...

I digitised an old Z3 Promo video. Here is a link to it on my google drive. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yzwkIEC4l_uJqOxIB__sv2QZSyE_ox_v/view?usp=drive_link Enjoy

Hi, Yes, the MS43 DME for the M54's Z3's and MS45 DME for the M54 Z4's have a barometric sensor on their PC boards. Not many people know it's there, but it is. Can your Scanner with BMW software read the sensors value? I'm hoping that the above has got you curious enough to go out and test...

An interesting advert hit my inbox this morning. It's for the only Z4 Alpina in New Zealand. But the BMW community down here is smelling a rat, so we're in need of your UK eagle eyed detectives to help solve the mystery. Advert...

With all of the Covid restriction over the last 2 years and not being able to go out on Car Tours, we decided to invest some of the saved money into sausage making equipment. Research indicated that pitching at the low end of the commercial market for equipment was way better than constantly...

This advert hit my inbox this morning: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/listing/3543928083?tm=email&et=45&mt=2A1A6709-5791-44E1-AFDB-C46190AEDD43&bof=hC3pKpsm It's a LS Powered Z3. Conversion is really quite smooth and clean. A very good job. Dyno chart gives it around 225kW or...

NZ00Z3 submitted a new resource: How to Read OBD2 Engine Data Logs - This document will guide you in reading engine data logs from scanners Read more about this resource...

Had a bit of a revelation this morning working on the E46Fanatic's Forum. One of the members revealed that the fuel trims will change depending on the fuel you use. For example, if you are using 10% Ethanol then your fuel trims are spot on a 4.5% lean (4.5% more fuel being injected). 14.04...

Hi I have spent the last 18 months learning how to diagnosis engine problems over the internet from engine scanner logs. I'm in the process of writing it all up, so it can be shared for free in the various BMW forums I roam on the internet. Including this one. The process is well sorted for...

Came across an advert on the local Auction site for a 1998 2.8L Palmetto Green Z3 with 58,000 km (36,250 miles) on the clock. It has a factory fitted hard top. Reserve was priced a little low for just the car without the hard top. Definitely priced low with the hard top. Possibly because of...

The owner of a E85 Z4 has the auto-dim mirror with the half tide mark of a failing glass cell. He has priced a complete new mirror. It's expensive. He has also found the Mirrorjohn glass cell replacement and DIY instructions. It's a lot cheaper and looks relatively easy to do. Has anyone...

NZ00Z3 submitted a new resource: How to clean a MDK (M52TU) Throttle Body's Potentiometers - This document will guide you in hoe to clean your MDK throttle body potentiometers Read more about this resource...

G'day Loaded a new Resource. How to Make a MAF Model. https://zroadster.org/resources/how-to-make-a-maf-model.45/ This is something I've been working on for a while and have refined the process with the help of the people at the E46Fanatics forum. It's time to release it out into the wild...

NZ00Z3 submitted a new resource: How to Make a MAF Model - This Document will guide you in building your own MAF Model and how to read the results. Read more about this resource...

I have been looking at getting into 3D modeling for a while due to: Have a few complicated woodworking projects on the go that actually need proper design work, not just a rough sketch and build it as you go. Thinking about getting a 3D printer, so I can make some of those plastics clips and...

I have been playing around with taking night time photos for a few years. Never really got it sorted, always had disappointing results. Decided to have another go a few weeks ago. Did lots of research. Set up a test center in my basement car shed to test things out. It's as dark in there...

My better half is into knitting. Buys wool in hanks and then needs to roll them into balls. I've been the mug who stands there at night with my arms out with the hank on them as she rolls up the yarn. Usually while trying to watch Wheeler Dealer. Being a male, I can't do both jobs at the...

Every new car gadget wants a USB power supply these days. So, I've been wanting one for my Mora Red Z3 for a while. First it was the GPS, that could plug into the adapter in the cigarette lighter. Then it was the Dash Cam, which I move between cars, so need to have an external supply. Plus...

Decided that the pre-cat O2 sensors need to be replaced. Car has done 120,000 miles and the recommended life of the sensor is 100,000 to 120,000 miles. Have LTFT's in the -5 to -6 range. That's a rich condition. It's not the MAF. Since the pre-cat sensors have used their time up, they are...