Articles by GazHyde
BMW Z3 Replacing Z3 – 318ti – E30 rear ARB links
Article reproduced with the kind permission of Mike Fishwick
The rear anti-roll bar on a Z3 – or E36 an Compact 318Ti – is unusual in that the drop links, by which it is attached to the rear suspension arms, are mounted by one of their rubber...
BMW Z3 Interior Trim Screw Caps
Article submitted by Titan
If you need to remove any of the lower dashboard trim panels, you will encounter the fiendish trim screw cap.
These are virtually impossible to remove without damage to them, the panel, and or yourself.
By using a very small electrical...
BMW Z3 Rear screen replacement
Article submitted by Aceman
Well after splitting my rear screen I was left with no alternative but to seek out a replacement. An OEM screen is now in excess of £200 so I started a search for a good quality aftermarket one and having looked at several on offer on...
BMW Z3 Brake warning light reset
Article submitted by Swamper
Make sure that you replaced the sensor and the brake pads, if you did not replace the sensor or pads this will not work.
Turn the key to position two (when all of the inspection lights are lit), leave it in this position and leave...
BMW Z3 New Remote Key Cases
Article submitted by Jonttt
I received a full set of keys with the car (x2 remote locking, valet and small plastic wallet key)
One of the main remote keys was mint but one was very worn and had the usual degraded rubber buttons typical of this type of key. With my...
BMW Z3 M Sport Heated Seat Base Repair
Article Submitted by Gookah
On our recently purchased Z3, and found that the seat base on the drivers side would not heat up, whether on low or high heat, the car had the M-Sport seats. So today I carried out the following investigation.
Firstly I...
BMW Z3 1.9 M44B19 Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
This article submitted by Zedonist
This the first phase of my overall Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul job. By the end of this section I will have completed the following:
1) Replaced the Diff Bush
2) Replaced the Rear Anti Roll Bar
3) Changed...
BMW Z3 Rear Bumper Removal Procedure
Article submitted by Wonderloaf
I removed & refitted my rear bumper at the weekend and thought I’d document the procedure in case any body else was thinking of doing likewise in the future.
Problem: The paint along the surface at the side of the bumper...
BMW Z3 Door latch striker replacement wiki
Article submitted by Spurs Fan in a Coupe
I had a problem with the door latch striker on my Z3C, it had worn down and the window kept thinking the door was open so slid down whenever I went over a bump. Very annoying.
New one from BMW for about £20...
BMW Z3 M S50 Engine ‘Vanos Bolts’ preventative maintenance
Article submitted by Off Your Marks
So I took the M out today as the weather was fine. Warmed it up and went for a blast.
At a set of lights the idle was lumpy and pulling away it was stuttering. I pulled over and checked the engine...
BMW Z3 Hood micro switch Replacement
Article Submitted by g8jka
After having intermittent problems with the electric roof on my zed and identifying the problem to be a faulty microswitch, I decided I would finally cure the problem and replace the switch. It is a fairly simple job but does...
BMW Z3 Seat Belt Guides (adding or changing)
Article written and submitted by ZRoadster.org forum member ‘Zedonist‘
This article details how to fix issues with your BMW Z3 seat belt guides. It’s unfortunately common for the Z3 seat belt guides to snap or break if you are not careful. It’s...
Removing BMW Z3 Roll Hoops
Article written and submitted by forum member by “spurs fan in a coupe”
There are various reasons why you may want to remove your BMW Z3 Roll Hoops, and in this particular case it’s because the car is being broken for parts. However with the various after market...
BMW Z3 Fuel Sender Unit Removal – fix your faulty fuel guage
Article written and submitted by forum member “Spurs Fan in a Coupe”
This article details how to remove your BMW Z3 Fuel Sender Unit, which is accessible through the cabin of your car. There are a variety of reasons why you would...
This article is to give a basic BMW Z3 history. The overnight success of the Mazda MX-5 throughout the USA was probably the deciding factor in BMW’s decision to produce a small sports car. It was decided that as the majority of sales would take place in the USA, the car would be built by the...
The first thing to consider is the capacity – in spite of the comments of most journalists and other entertainers that the 1.9 is grossly underpowered, it is a very nice car. It must however be judged as a 1.9 litre 140 bhp car; it is fruitless to compare it to an M Roadster, for example. In...
BMW Z3 changing rear light clusters (pre facelift)
This guide should give you an idea of what’s required if you want to change your Z3‘s rear lightunits. I’ve split it into sections to make it easier to follow.
Buying/locating the clear indicator lenses:
I bought my red and clear units from...
BMW Z3 Subtly Stiffening a Z3
Article reproduced with the kind permission of Mike Fishwick
Part one – Subtle Stiffening
The Z3 must be the most-maligned sports car ever built, most of the motoring press and television presenters pouring scorn on it, particularly for its use of ‘old fashioned’...
BMW Z3 A better air intake
Article reproduced with the kind permission of Mike Fishwick
I have a feeling that the original design of the Z3 air intake system was dictated more by the space available, rather than engineering considerations. For example, the air filter is smaller than even that...
BMW Z3 Fitting a Smaller Steering Wheel
Article reproduced with the kind permission of Mike Fishwick
Removing a Z3 Steering Wheel, and Fitting a Smaller RAID Airbag Wheel
(A procedure which is applicable to any pre-2000 BMW airbag steering wheel)
I have always found that manufacturers tend to...