1.9

Hi all, hope this is the right place to post this. Currently looking at a 1997 1.9 that has an issue with the key / ignition barrel. apparently you need to wiggle the key in the ignition to start it, seller had it checked by a key bloke who said the barrel is fine and it’s the key that needs...

Hi all had a over heating problem for a while now. So far I’ve replaced the expansion tank and thermostat. seems to be steaming/leaking from underneath the expansion tank area but I cant Get under the car with ease. any ideas what could be the problem? when I replaced the thermostat, there...

Hi all, Well it only took about 20 years of dreaming but 2 weeks ago I took possession of my black Z3 2001 1.9 and I love it. 300 miles of driving so far and all seems good. I’m here to learn as there are loads of little (and maybe big) jobs to do. But I’ll come to my many questions later...

Hi guys, The other day I changed the oil, oil filter and air filter on my new Z3. It REALLY needed it! I then took it for a spin. After about 45 mins into the drive, my engine management light appeared on the dash. I was wondering if you guys have had the same issue before, on one similar to...

Hi everyone, I have just bought a 2000 1.9 Z3 roadster and it needs a few aesthetic improvements doing to it. I noticed that there are one or two cracks in the rear plastic window. The largest one is about 1 and half inches long. (See photo) I’ve used some stuff on the window, as I know...

Hi, Is it possible to swap out my 98’ 1.9 rear panels for the 2.8 wide body panel sections (both 1st gen shape) will this fit? If not, what adjustments or extra parts would need to be fitted? many thanks

Hi All, I recently took on my fathers 1.9 M44 T Reg after it’s been stood for a while and when started there is a horrendous noise coming from the Pulleys (not a squeal more of metal on metal). I noticed that the AC pulley isn’t turning and the belt is just sliding over. Also, the main pulleys...

Hey guys Im in a bit of a hard spot right now. So I’m picking up another 97’ Z3 this weekend and I’m going to turn it into a drift car. So I’m taking out all the interior and trunk etc. but the problem lies beneath the bonnet (hood) the car has a problem with holding anti freeze and I’m pretty...

So, thanks to the great welcome and my heart ruling my head, I am now a Z3 owner. Special shout out to the extremely helpful @yocky z3 2.0 - I may not have looked at everything we discussed, but I definitely felt better prepared to have a good look round. I may have got a bit giddy as soon as...

Hi all! Just picked up my first Z3 as my new project and i'm sad to say that the sills and Front and rear wings are rotten through..... I'm in 2 minds on what to do with the car - Break for parts or fix and keep it on the road?? It's a 1998 1.9 in Silver with the lovely red leather interior...

I am just looking to race competitively in ~2,000cc class, but I've noticed that there aren't many coilover choices for BMW Z3, particularly M44 model. With little research I've done, KW V3 seems to be the best choice, but I am open to all suggestions so I decided to make a poll :) It'd be...

Greetings all from Sunny California again! Just sharing a recent mod to try out overall. In an effort to get my Z to handle as well or better than my Track TI (Compact), I decided to try out the Butt Strut and Body Brace from Strong Strut in Arizona. Figured I’d post in case anyone had...

Hi all, I've completed most of the major jobs and modifications on my car now and I was thinking about a remap to take advantage of it all. I was however booked in for a remap an hours drive away from me the other week only to find out when I got there, they didn't have the right kit to do it...

Afternoon all. Had a progressive oil leak for the past week or so. Got under the car today and gave the oil a good cleaning. Left it an hour or so and this is where I think the oil leak is. .. sorry for crap photo and probably completely newbie question but where and what is this haha Once...