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| Z3 (E36/7, E36/8) (1996 - 2002) In 1996 BMW added the Z3 to the lineup. First available only with the 1.9 liter engine, the Z3 went on to carry every 6 cylinder produced between 1996 and 2002. A fun, sporty little 2 seater came both in convertible and coupe form. Being a bit of a “parts bin” car, the Z3 is part E30, part E36, but all original. |
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11-23-2009, 12:45 AM
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You Know You're Making Decent Power When ...
... You create a pretzel out of your driveshaft.
 No slicks needed ... just street tires and torque.
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11-23-2009, 12:48 AM
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OH MY!!! awesome! what esle broke?
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 I miss my coupe..  WTB M Mirrors, M front bumper, Style 5 wheels... IF you need a Z3 glove box fix... PM me.
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11-23-2009, 12:52 AM
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Think I should hang it on my garage wall as a trophy?  Quote:
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Last edited by mcoupemindy; 11-23-2009 at 12:54 AM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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11-23-2009, 12:59 AM
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Once you go FI, things like driveshafts and axels become expendable and replaceable items, just like a clutch.
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11-23-2009, 01:01 AM
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11-23-2009, 01:01 AM
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I miss my coupe.. WTB M Mirrors, M front bumper, Style 5 wheels... IF you need a Z3 glove box fix... PM me.
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11-23-2009, 01:25 AM
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That's what happens when you go to the drag strip and do a few good launches. You have to figure that the stress on those parts at launch on the drag strip is at least double what can be had on the street.
Hope you can engineer a solution to this one. It's funny the guibo looks fine though.
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11-23-2009, 01:27 AM
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um...wow. Last time I saw one of those was on a F-150 Lightning with NOS. I've got a few stumps I could use a hand with...
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Removed: spare/jack/tool kit/fog lights/A/C/knee bolsters/center cargo bulkhead/subwoofer housing/rear wiper/trunk floor Forbes diff mount/trunk floor reinforcement Forbes custom bolt-in rollbar Whalen Shift Machine and billet hood release handle TCK S/A coilovers BBS 3-piece magnesium racing rims Unorthodox crank & alternator pulleys 3.0 300mm discs with PF pads and braided stainless lines Shift light & MZ3 shifter Momo steering wheel Odyssey lightweight battery Corbeau seats IE subframe bushings Straight pipe w/resonator tips Current weight, 04-26-09: 2,680 lbs, 55.7%/44.3% CAT certified 
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11-23-2009, 01:54 AM
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11-23-2009, 07:14 AM
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The s54 makes around 260 ft. lb. of torque at the engine. I'm making around 450 ft. lb. at the engine. There's ABSOLUTELY no comparison. Quote:
Guibo is only 3k mi old. Car doesn't get driven nearly enough. I was launching at the strip ~2500 rpm to prevent wheel hop. It didn't work. Quote:
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Last edited by mcoupemindy; 11-23-2009 at 07:18 AM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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11-23-2009, 07:30 AM
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Maybe you should learn how to slip the clutch more.
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11-23-2009, 07:32 AM
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And I will not abuse my car and continue slipping it through first, second, and third (yes, I lose traction in third). If I wanted slippage, I'd get an automatic. This felt to be the smoothest, most predictable launch all day. I think I finally hooked properly. The car lifted perfectly but didn't move. I actually didn't even set off the tree.
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11-23-2009, 07:42 AM
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11-23-2009, 07:56 AM
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11-23-2009, 07:59 AM
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yikes! impressive
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11-23-2009, 08:29 AM
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I was there! I was a couple cars back in the lane and when I saw Jonathan and a couple guys pushing his car back my stomach went up into my throat. Thankfully it is just the driveshaft.
The reality is that Jonathan was upset because I raped him out of the hole by 4 cls...........and then he massacred by the end of the track ahahaha. Seriously though, it is very hard to launch when you have as much HP as Jonathan does. I really do think if his car can run high 11's with some good tires. Also, Jonathans clutch is VERY hard to slip, so it's not as easy to launch compared to a car like mine. I can launch my car at 4500rpms and slip the clutch a little and go full throttle immediately. If Jonathan did that with his car his drivetrain would shatter ahahaha.
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220rwhp/210rwtq 13.29@102.45mph
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11-23-2009, 09:50 AM
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I'm sorry, but I've got to tell you, that's hilarious! Pretty awesome too!
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11-23-2009, 09:57 AM
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11-23-2009, 10:05 AM
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Well...what were your times when you did make it to the finish?
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BMWCCA # 366493 1999 Z3M Coupe Cosmos/Imola-Black Links: TCKline D/A coilovers | VVS springs | Vorshlag camber plates | IE Subframe bushings | Rogue Engineering RSM | UUC SS brake/clutch lines | Rogue Engineering SSK | UUC Motorwerks Clutch Arm Bushings |
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11-23-2009, 10:09 AM
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I however did trap a 114.5 spinning first, second, and third on my first run.
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11-23-2009, 12:09 PM
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There maybe something else wrong with the balance or rear subframe. There are a lot guys making a ton more torque than you with no ds problems. For saftey reasons give your car a good looking over. Jmc
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Exhaust RMS headers, Maximum PSI custom exhaust, magnaflow mufflers Driveline E46 M3 6 SPEED, 3.46LSD, Rouge SSK/tranny mounts, UUC Ultrasmooth /LTW steel flywheel. CDV delete, UUC clutch pedal bushings with GSP pedal COOLING: Stewart WP, 78* thermostat, S54 radiator, Euro/S54 oil cooler, ES TS oil cooler adapter, M3 power steering cooler HANDLING: MR M CAR SF reinforcement, TCK D/A CO 450/500, TCK Camber Plates, Rogue RSM, Ireland SFB, Dinan STB. CCW classics, polished lip, brushed centers. P295/30/18 P245/35/18. THE SHOW: Stygar Z8 Nozzels, Leather Z armrest, Z8 push button start, chrome door handles, OEM FOGS, BMW Traffic Pro. Monitoring: PLX Wideband, VDO vision boost/VAC both with custom chrome trim ring. COMING SOON: custom intake
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