Z3 seat fix

[Flameboy]

Hi just joined , converted from mx5 mk1 and z4 (sold due to wedding but worth it ) , needed a roadster back in my life so trying a z3 1.9 , spent loads on it but now just seat runners and few scratches to do , I'm told from the guys at ETA west kings down that this is the place to go for parts and info

 

[GazHyde]

Welcome @Flameboy!

You will most likely find the motor has gone or something is stopping the seat from lowering. Good news is that if it goes backwards/forwards you can get to the 2 nuts (front) and 2 bolts (rear) holding the seat in place. This means you can take it out and have a good look at the mechanism. Would probably be worth changing the seat bushes at the same time if your seats rock forwards on braking!

There are some useful guides on general stuff to do with faulty seats...

https://zroadster.org/articles/how-to-fix-your-bmw-z3-rocking-seats-changing-the-bushes-bushings.51/
https://zroadster.org/articles/bmw-z3-stuck-seat-motor-seat-removal.21/ - this has a diagram of the seat base in it!

Any more specific questions, just shout!

Cheers, Gary

 

[oldcarman]

Hi from frigid mid northern Canada where at the moment temp is between -40c and -50c with wind chill. As Gaz said, lots of info on your seat repairs and @Aceman can set you up with seat bushes and @Lee for motors should you need. Enjoy and welcome to the Massive 44. JIM

 

[Shelly]

Welcome to the forum flameboy
Sorry I can't vote as don't know much about cars
I only drive mine
I'm sure you will get lots of help tho

 

[Jack Ratt]

Hello from Cornwall

 

[hard top]

Welcome from me too.

 

[POG]

Welcome... You have to tell where the flameboy name came from

 

[Zedcarz]

Welcome from the Steel City

 

[Flameboy]

Hi from frigid mid northern Canada where at the moment temp is between -40c and -50c with wind chill. As Gaz said, lots of info on your seat repairs and @Aceman can set you up with seat bushes and @Lee for motors should you need. Enjoy and welcome to the Massive 44. JIM

Hi , thanks Gary great info , will tackle it next Saturday as the battery was flat today

 

[Flameboy]

Hi all , I've ordered the new bushes this afternoon so I will do it next Saturday
Got to say the z3 is very well built , ETA MOTORSPORT fitted loads of parts inc Z3M Front lower arm bushes and a full KW coil over kit I can't believe how different the car drives ! Its a lot smoother and handles like its on rails

 

[t-tony]

Hi Flameboy from up here near Lincoln. You can find all you need to know right here.

Tony.

ps. You a Fireman?

 

[Flameboy]

I'm going to do all the last bits and prob sell it as I now want a 2.8 z3 manual lol

Hi all , I've ordered the new bushes this afternoon so I will do it next Saturday
Got to say the z3 is very well built , ETA MOTORSPORT fitted loads of parts inc Z3M Front lower arm bushes and a full KW coil over kit I can't believe how different the car drives ! Its a lot smoother and handles like its on rails

lol no I'm not a fireman , my business is called fastflame and we do commercial boilers , we had our new uniforms designed with a flame emblem , my mother in law saw it and asked ..... Who are you ??? FLAMEBOY LOL , the name has kind of stuck since

 

[oldcarman]

I'm going to do all the last bits and prob sell it as I now want a 2.8 z3 manual lol

lol no I'm not a fireman , my business is called fastflame and we do commercial boilers , we had our new uniforms designed with a flame emblem , my mother in law saw it and asked ..... Who are you ??? FLAMEBOY LOL , the name has kind of stuck since

Please let me know when you're ready to sell I'd like to export/ import another car from the UK. JIM