Z3 Newbie, forum newbie. Go gentle whilst I find my feet!!

[JonE]

Hi all, recently purchased my 2000 3.0 Z3.
So happy to now be looking after a car that appears to be a credit to it's previous owner of 15 years. A few things I will need help with, but for now just saying hello and a couple of pics for your approval and thoughts. If I'm posting or doing things out the ordinary, feel free to correct me

 

[andyglym]

to the forum from West Cumbria. So far so good, nice

 

[JonE]

Thanks, I'll have to try the shiny dust caps!!

 

[mwpe]

Welcome from Surrey, Nice looking car.

 

[Jack Ratt]

Hello and welcome to the forum

 

[Keet]

Welcome to the forum from Mansfield

 

[How 29]

Nice car. Shiny dust caps work a treat.

 

[Robz3sport]

Hello and from Northern Ireland

 

[benf]

Hi and welcome from me in Ashby Leicestershire, where are you based?

 

[DavidM]

Welcome from Ireland!

 

[BMBabe]

Owww that's a lovely Z3 welcome from Aylesbury

 

[t-tony]

Hi Jon, welcome from me near Lincoln. Great looking car you have there.

Tony.

 

[JonE]

Thanks to those who have welcomed me!
A bit of background on the car and a little about myself for those interested: Car has only been doing 2k miles per year for last 15 years (15k ish first 3 yrs) - 47k on clock and serviced every year regardless. I was looking for a car to convert, but after falling for this, the conversion has been binned off as she is far to good to alter. Will be cherished as meant to be and small tweaks as I see fit. Wheels came on car - originals were also supplied. Bilstein coilovers (questions to follow on these), apart from strut brace and pipercross filter, I believe she is standard. Cracking to drive and big smile every time I start her up. So happy I chose the Z!
I have had a steering wheel made which I fitted this weekend and has made such a difference to the feel. See pics... Thoughts on this if you wish?
I'll leave it there for now as early start tomorrow. I would like some info on replacing the springs to my coilovers as they have seen better days, so if anyone knows what springs I need or where to ask, please advise.
Happy driving and bring back the sun!!

 

[Slam]

Hi and welcome from London, lovely looking zed

 

[JonE]

Hi and welcome from me in Ashby Leicestershire, where are you based?

Hi and welcome from me in Ashby Leicestershire, where are you based?

Colchester

 

[BMBabe]

I recommend Eibach and a lot of Z3 owners use these

 

[t-tony]

I'll leave it there for now as early start tomorrow

Famous last words Jon, it gets very addictive on here mate. I have Eibach on my Z4.

Tony.

 

[Mr C]

Nice car , welcome from Southampton

 

[Mnbrennan]

Hi mate welcome, your car looks great!

Bilstein didn't do any coilovers. If I was a betting man I'd say they're Bilstein B12, in which case the springs will be Eibach Pro which can be bought separately. Usually the dampers go before the springs

 

[hard top]

Welcome on the forum @JonE