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Modifying a BMW Z3
Greetings all
Does anyone have any idea as to modifying Bimmers? FWIW, I have '97 Z3 1.9 4cyl. It's prob worth about $15K (Australian), and I'm not in the position to upgrade to a newer car anytime soon, as I'll likely be going overseas in the next 2 years. Also, sad as it sounds, I've had it since new & have a lot of memories with the old girl, so whilst the most sensible thing would be to throw another $10K at it & trade up to the 2.8 6cyl... i've started thinking about keeping her, and may be modifying it. Performance-wise, it's a 136hp engine stock, so ideally I'd like to get about 30% more power. Would this be achievable with simple mods like a cold air intake, extractor/exhaust work, & ECU remapping? I'm open to suggestions - I've read/heard a lot of differing opinions on how much/little that can be done for this engine? I'm not too keen on forced induction - I've believe there is a supercharger kit for this engine - as it would create some insurance hassles; but nonetheless may consider it Handling wise I was interested in looking uprgrading the springs & perhaps shock absorbers. I'd also like an opinion on the usefulness of fitting sway bars/urethane bushes. I'm not looking at taking the car to the track, just want it to handle a bit better Opinions/suggestions? TIA R |
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Modifying a BMW Z3
"Rick Hunter" > wrote in message ... > Greetings all > > Does anyone have any idea as to modifying Bimmers? > > FWIW, I have '97 Z3 1.9 4cyl. It's prob worth about $15K (Australian), > and I'm not in the position to upgrade to a newer car anytime soon, as > I'll likely be going overseas in the next 2 years. > > Also, sad as it sounds, I've had it since new & have a lot of memories > with the old girl, so whilst the most sensible thing would be to throw > another $10K at it & trade up to the 2.8 6cyl... i've started thinking > about keeping her, and may be modifying it. > > Performance-wise, it's a 136hp engine stock, so ideally I'd like to > get about 30% more power. Would this be achievable with simple mods > like a cold air intake, extractor/exhaust work, & ECU remapping? > > I'm open to suggestions - I've read/heard a lot of differing > opinions on how much/little that can be done for this engine? > > I'm not too keen on forced induction - I've believe there is a > supercharger kit for this engine - as it would create some insurance > hassles; but nonetheless may consider it ** Supercharger! HAHAHA..goodbye lower end** > Handling wise I was interested in looking uprgrading the springs & > perhaps shock absorbers. I'd also like an opinion on the usefulness of > fitting sway bars/urethane bushes. **You could improve that pretty easy** > I'm not looking at taking the car to the track, just want it to handle > a bit better **Handle yes,performance no...it needs a real engine** > Opinions/suggestions? > The Z3 is a "Girl's" car...all show and little go.Designed to look nice, but no real performance.The car actually LOOKS like a little penis. (It's OK really....Mazda came out with the Miada,same purpose, same results) You're not going to take it to the track.....but you want 30% more horsepower? Performance wise..it's NOT a performance car. 136 HP is rather wimpy at best. Tired of getting your ass kicked by Honda Civic's are you? You didn't say how many miles you have on this pile of Eurojunk. There is little you can do to this stylish piece of ****, short of putting a REAL engine it to get performance out of it.You will have to toss a lot of money into it. After you are done, it will be worth LESS then when you began, plan on keeping it forever. If you want REAL performance, trade it in on a real automobile, not just a piece of garage candy. BMW= Big Money Worries BMW= Built by Mexican Workers (its true) BMW= Boring to Most Women If you want cheap and somewhat fast, buy a Mitsu EVO or a head gasket blowing Subaru.(they are quick when they are not in the garage getting something fixed) Most of the Japanese imports will outperform your Z3 hands down. Even the STOCK Civic has 140 HP! The Mazda 3 has 156, even the dreaded Hyundai Elantra has more horsepower then the Z3. Get rid of the piece of **** and buy a real automobile, unless you like getting passed, having trouble passing motorhomes and pouring money into a car that's worthless.Women might like your car, but men are laughing at you. |
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Modifying a BMW Z3
A friend of mine put a supercharger on one of these engines. He found it online, from California I think. He raves about the increase in performance. Rick Hunter wrote: > > Greetings all > > Does anyone have any idea as to modifying Bimmers? > > FWIW, I have '97 Z3 1.9 4cyl. It's prob worth about $15K (Australian), > and I'm not in the position to upgrade to a newer car anytime soon, as > I'll likely be going overseas in the next 2 years. > > Also, sad as it sounds, I've had it since new & have a lot of memories > with the old girl, so whilst the most sensible thing would be to throw > another $10K at it & trade up to the 2.8 6cyl... i've started thinking > about keeping her, and may be modifying it. > > Performance-wise, it's a 136hp engine stock, so ideally I'd like to > get about 30% more power. Would this be achievable with simple mods > like a cold air intake, extractor/exhaust work, & ECU remapping? > > I'm open to suggestions - I've read/heard a lot of differing > opinions on how much/little that can be done for this engine? > > I'm not too keen on forced induction - I've believe there is a > supercharger kit for this engine - as it would create some insurance > hassles; but nonetheless may consider it > > Handling wise I was interested in looking uprgrading the springs & > perhaps shock absorbers. I'd also like an opinion on the usefulness of > fitting sway bars/urethane bushes. > > I'm not looking at taking the car to the track, just want it to handle > a bit better > > Opinions/suggestions? -- Mike Walsh West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.A. |
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