RE: SOTW: BMW Z3 2.8
Discussion
rastapasta said:
legalknievel said:
legalknievel said:
Good shed.
I suppose not reading the article and just posting something vaguely positive and non-descript just to be first is not really in the spirit of a forum, but I'm slightly chuffed to be there. I think I might need to get out more.But on the negative side, I always thought it strange though how the z3 can look like such a noddy car and the fairly similar looking coupe has the feel of a prohibition era mean-ass hotrod. I know people on here may think the coupe is marmitey, but I've always thought they were eccentric but beautifully proportioned.
legalknievel said:
Well I was actually just wondering whether the handling issues could be sorted by going down an aftermarket coilover route. It's certainly a lot of engine for a grand...
A roll cage would be a better bet - it feels like most of the problem is lack of structural rigidity. I suspect it would make a pretty good track car for that very reason - you'd be fitting a cage anyway.
Took a Z3M around the Alps - Not the last word in handing and feedback, but with aftermarket suspension (H&R IIRC) is was certainy acceptable, especially in Switzerland and Austria, not so good in Italy and the UK 
On reflection, anything with the roof off on that journey would have been good and worked it's way into our hearts... I also think they're a good looking car in the wide-arch guise, kind of retro, actually compact - Shame the build quality never felt amazing.
On reflection, anything with the roof off on that journey would have been good and worked it's way into our hearts... I also think they're a good looking car in the wide-arch guise, kind of retro, actually compact - Shame the build quality never felt amazing.
kambites said:
legalknievel said:
Well I was actually just wondering whether the handling issues could be sorted by going down an aftermarket coilover route. It's certainly a lot of engine for a grand...
A roll cage would be a better bet - it feels like most of the problem is lack of structural rigidity. I suspect it would make a pretty good track car for that very reason - you'd be fitting a cage anyway.
In fairness, they are beemers & not bad on build. I had everything that goes on them go on mine which was: Cam sensors - ten minute job. Front suspension arm bushes - a bit of a mission but replaced with powerflex, took an afternoon to do. Leccy seat threads dry out & they jam. Fout bolts & a bit of grease. Leccy windows, the same.
Manuals have the godawful clutch delay valve married to the rubber hydraulic hose which heats up & expands as it sits by the gearbox. Replace with a braided hose & chuck the cdv away & the driving experience is improved tenfold as it is with strut braces. All amateur spanners stuff, but from the factory, the experience is poor imo.
Manuals have the godawful clutch delay valve married to the rubber hydraulic hose which heats up & expands as it sits by the gearbox. Replace with a braided hose & chuck the cdv away & the driving experience is improved tenfold as it is with strut braces. All amateur spanners stuff, but from the factory, the experience is poor imo.
The cabin is mediocre and on a short journey I could tell the shell is pretty floppy (the MG felt like it was hewn from granite in comparison) but it'll still be good fun and that engine is awesome so will make up pretty much all the short comings on it's own.
It looks like somebody's going to get a bargain.
It looks like somebody's going to get a bargain.
legalknievel said:
kambites said:
legalknievel said:
Well I was actually just wondering whether the handling issues could be sorted by going down an aftermarket coilover route. It's certainly a lot of engine for a grand...
A roll cage would be a better bet - it feels like most of the problem is lack of structural rigidity. I suspect it would make a pretty good track car for that very reason - you'd be fitting a cage anyway.
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