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Z3 Coupe 3.0 engine with Dinan?
I have no clue what I'm getting myself into, but does a Z3 Coupe make a decent daily driver?
 Does Dinan tuned engine make significant difference?  
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07-31-2021, 02:55 PM
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Previous owner had suspension lowered, causing rear wheel tire to camber enough to result in uneven wear in rear tires.
Can anyone suggest a online source for struts & springs to put this car back to stock ride height for a daily driver? Also the PO had put on tacky, fake M3 logo onto the car, I've removed the logos, but the residue adhesives (2-3mm thick) are still on the frame. I tried blow dryer, Goo-Gone, very time consuming.. any better ways to remove these adhesives?  
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08-02-2022, 05:10 AM
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Beatiful Z3 coupe! The M54 3.0L Engine is very reliable if maintained properly. As far as returning the car to stock ride height, I would suggesting running OE components.
We carry Bilstein for the shocks and struts: Bilstein Rear Shocks Z3 Coupe Bilstein Front Struts Z3 Coupe (Left) Bilstein Front Struts Z3 Coupe (Right) You can also pick up this compete kit which has all the necessary hardware and parts for refreshing your suspension. Complete Kit (Stage 2) As far as OE replacement springs goes, we carry Lesjofors: Front Spring Z3 Coupe (Manual) Rear Spring Z3 Coupe Hope this helps! -Matt Last edited by Matt at Pelican Parts; 08-02-2022 at 12:27 PM.. |
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08-02-2022, 12:25 PM
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Does it make any difference if this car has auto tranny?
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08-02-2022, 04:46 PM
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Daily driver? In summer, but not in snow and ice if you live up north. At lease I would not drive mine in those conditions.
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1986 928S 32 valve engine All stock, automatic, 539 Weissgold Metallic, 70K original miles, Hankook Ventus 2 tires. Previously owned: 67 Vette, 427 L88 Stingray, 74 De Tomaso Pantera L. Latest addition: 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster |
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08-05-2022, 04:52 AM
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This past Sunday meet with the Coupe Cartel:
 
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09-13-2022, 09:49 AM
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Awesome pictures! That has got to be the most "clownshoes" I've ever seen in one place!
-Matt |
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09-16-2022, 04:42 PM
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Good to see so many still operational & in circulation.
Someone with artistic talent & A/V club connection even made a video of the gathering. https://youtu.be/CJsXkhgTlUU    
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09-18-2022, 07:08 AM
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Finally, a great day to ride & drive.
Car is a bit dirty, but still very entertaining to drive. 
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04-23-2024, 09:38 AM
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Good to see you're still posting updates! I love a good clownshoe!
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04-25-2024, 02:09 PM
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05-09-2024, 06:30 AM
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My Hondas
Vintage Thumpers
R1200S
Z3 Coupe
2005 BMW K1200S
F650GS
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