Hi, Hoping someone can help me, please. My alarm fob has suddenly decided it does not recognise my car, and will not set the alarm and lock the doors or unlock...
Sorry guys it seems the `picture` representing my alarm fob got lost in the translation. The buttons are to the right hand side of the fob. The fob is...
Karin; Try removing the battery from the remote unit and reinstall it. I changed the battery in mine recently and it also acted a bit weird for a bit. Make...
I have a Z3, 2000 2.3 and recently my airbag light has been staying on after initial startup. Before I take it in to the dealership, I thought I'd see if...
Hi Jenny I had the same problem 2 weeks ago my problem was the passenger airbag wiring was faulty the garage sorted it out under an hour - covered by ...
Hi all, I'm comtemplating on buying new light weight wheels for my car. Can anyone supply me with the offset and weight information for the M roadster? ...
Figure in upwards of 50 lbs each (with tires) and maybe over 60 each for the rears. Lightweight wheels are a great mod, smiliar in effect as a lightweight...
Thanks for the reply, at least that's something I can work with since I can probably reference the weight of the tires from the manufacturer site. Yes, ...
Will you be changing the suspension set-up as well? I know from my bike days, that changing unsprung mass was a big benefit, but resulted in a need to...
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I have a 2000 M roadster that I'm putting in the slightly stiffer OEM springs/shocks from a 2002 M coupe for a subtle change. I'll have to drive the car with...
I also have a 2000 2.3, and my airbag light has been on since day one. It goes on and off all the time and I just take it back and they fix it again. Rob ...
Hi all, The indicator for break fluid has just come on, If i get more fluid will this turn off the indicator light or will i have to bring it to a main dealer...
Hi Sandy If the car has been regularly serviced, this fluid level light shouldnt come on, this could well mean a leak in the system, and tbh i would get it to...
thanks "hunk"! The car was bought only 3 weeks ago, think i will bring it back thanks Sand ... shouldnt come ... it to the ... by eye, ... the worst. ... ...
Hello everyone, Just purchased an early('97) 1.9 Z3. Our first "sports car" since an MG Midget back in.. well a long time ago. I'm having a great time on my...
I need a rear cover for my convertable top when its down. can't seem to find one . My 2000 Z3 is a gunmetal grey with a black top. any help on where to get one...
Mike, You are exactly right in your assumption. You have an upper shock mount that has worn. I just replaced mine at 72,100. Maybe premature but I also did the...
Hi Ron, Do you have any torque specs for the nuts when doing a spring/shock replacement? Will be doing a spring/shock swap for the front/rear soon, so hoping...
What does the break fluid indicator look like? Something like (((0))) in red? If so that's the pad wear sensor, not fluid. Ed www.bimmerbum.com ... ...
hi don't overlook the fact that if the pads are not new, the wear will let them move in the calipers (as the friction material wears down) and it may just be a...
Hi, Ed is right. The warning light for brake hydraulics/level is an exclamation mark (!) in a circle just to the left of the Handbrake light. (The manual...
Just wondering what/if anyone uses anything on the soft top to help bead up water? I was thinking of using the spray on Scotch Guard to do this? Any Ideas? ...
IMO RaggTopp is the only choice! http://www.wolfsteins.com/raggtopp/ Recommended by Haartz, the suppliers of top's marterial: http://www.haartz.com/ Available...
Ron, Did you use BMW, or aftermarket shock mounts. Also, what shocks did you use?? Mine will be used primarily for country twisties(my commute) and am...
As it happens I just retreated my roof after the long winter, once again using the Autoglym product set, firstly to clean off the green algae etc, then to...
Hello group, I own a 2000 Z3 2.3. I am looking to upgrade the performance a bit. Does anyone suggest a new chip? Or the other option was to get new a new...
I found nothing wrong with the stock handling characteristics of the 1.9 for the power that is available so I replaced with stock BMW parts. I do believe the...