Z3 Coupe content
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When I get a house, I am definitely going to be doing an A/C in the garage. Maybe a mini split if I can foot the bill.
Also, how do you like those 3 pod LED lights?
I looked into split system for heat and cool, but just couldn't afford something like that right now. I got this 12k btu window unit used for $100 which is more my speed, lol.
And I'm not sold on them. They do a great job for a normal garage that people just park in or use for storage. But for a garage that is used as a shop/working on stuff, not so much. Ill be replacing them with 6 high lumen strip lights eventually.
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Since BMW used red locktite on the strut bolts from factory and these are definitely original struts, lots of pb blaster and a torch were needed to remove the lower strut bolts. I eventually got it all done and went for a cruise. Feels good!
Sun didn't help the pics. Rear seems like a good height especially for just guessing on the adjuster position. Front can maybe come down just a tad still. All in all, I am very happy with it.
Still have to install the interior back together, but again, waiting for the paint/dye to show up.
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great improvement! never knew about the rogue engineering reverse mounts, neat idea. how do you keep the top bracket from pushing up into the cabin when trying to thread the nut on from the bottom?
Dan
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great improvement! never knew about the rogue engineering reverse mounts, neat idea. how do you keep the top bracket from pushing up into the cabin when trying to thread the nut on from the bottom?
That is a good question honestly. I had a bit of trouble with that and had to press it back down from inside the car, lol. I can only assume that once all the sound deadening and trim is back installed that it helps hold the plate down?
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My god I love it. I want one.
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Looks much better. Alignment/corner balance time!
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Looks much better. Alignment/corner balance time!
Yes! Once I pull the trigger on some sway bars...
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That is significantly better. Was there a sport suspension on the coupes that lowered a little more than what yours was?
I am not too sure about that, but want to say no. The Z3M had different suspension than the non-M obviously, but other than that I am not certain there was another option.
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Installed H&R sway bars with Ireland Engineering adjustable links today and man does that make a difference!! New bars are 28mm front/19mm rear compared to stock 26mm front/17mm rear. The flatness and response is like a go-kart. Can't wait to take it to Big Bear to get it all adjusted perfectly along with the coilovers. Gotta make an appointment this week.
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All the changes + alignment/corner balance will be fantastic
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My appointment at Big Bear is today at 1pm. Getting excited for sure!
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Don’t forget to get some gas before the corner balance
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Yesterday I showed up with just below 3/4 tank of gas, assuming thats where the level will be more likely than not. With the lack of factory adjustments in rear and having no camber plates up front, this appointment was more so to get the sway links and coilovers adjusted correctly than a true alignment. My arbitrary settings that I had everything set at was actually just about spot on for corner balance besides the sway links. I was surprised.
Here are my results.
I will for sure need to weld in some camber/caster adjusters on the rear subframe as that is the only "really need inprovement" outcome. That will be a winter project most likely.
After all said and done, the car feels great! It tracks straight, feels more balanced and flatness in turns is fantastic. Even with the minimal alignment adjustments, it was worth the trip in my mind.
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Changed out the halogen headlight bulbs with some Morimoto 2stroke 2.0 LED bulbs. Love these! I first put them in my previous Dodge Magnum. The cutoff, color temp and brightness far exceed anything else I've used/seen. They are engineered to work in halogen housings or projector housings, so the pattern/cutoff is exactly how it should be. No stray light blinding oncoming traffic. Need to get a good picture of the cutoff against garage door one of these evenings.
Halogens
LEDs
Next up is switching out the interior lights for LED replacements. I also ordered a footwell light kit from leatherz.com which allows a plug-n-play install of OEM style footwell lights that dim with the rest of interior lights when turning on/off. Pics of that coming when they arrive.
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Got the interior dome, map and rear cargo lights switched over to LED. I also installed the LeatherZ footwell light kit, which looks great. They fade in and out with the dome lights and really fill up the interior with light. It also is a factory look install which I like as well.
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