my Z3 coupe

**alexk** · 04-10-2010, 06:57 AM

Hi guys,

Wanted to share with you my new toy.
I wanted something that is bmw, it's lightweight and cheap to run.
I was considering E36's but finally got a Z3 coupe.
It's the 2.8 one, but you cannot say it's slow.
It has a limited slip diff as well as all of the comforts.

I am very happy with it. It's nice to drive and drifts everywhere !
Already I changed the brakes to EBC USR discs and EBC red pads.
This week I am changing the bushes to powerflex ones.
Suspension will follow and later on a roll cage and racing seats.

Furkapass this Saturday :

cslgirl · 04-10-2010, 07:32 AM

Nice one! I do like the Z3's

and wow you have some lovely roads/scenery

Dan · 04-10-2010, 08:28 AM

Looks great, a nice cheap little alternative to a CSL, lots of fun I would think Alex!

mattCSLnut · 04-10-2010, 11:40 AM

Loving the "Brot Wagen" mate

Good to see you've got it registered and on the road so quickly

Furka Pass

Hmmmmmmm

seems so long ago

**alexk** · 17-10-2010, 09:25 PM

So the Z3 is race ready now.

I have changed oil, oil filter, K&N air filter, fuel filter, wipers.
Also, powerflex front/rear anti-roll bar bushes.
M Coupe front control arm bushes.
EBC USR discs (front) and front/rear EBC redstuff brake pads.
Castrol brake fluid.
I also removed about 25 kilos of unnecessary weight.

I tested the car last monday in Anneau Du Rhin (a track close to Basel, in France).
It's quite capable and definitely fun to drive.
I embarrassed much 'faster' cars in the track, even though I am still running some rubbish 'Gremax' tyres.
I am really happy with the budget brake solution. The brakes performed very well (I was doing non-stop 30 minute sessions) without any brake fade.
The suspension is pretty standard (only lower springs) but I don't have a complaint at the moment.

I clocked a 997 GT3 doing 1.31 (dry).
With the CSL on slicks but wet (so I was backing off in 2 fast corners) I had done 1.32.
M Z3 Coupe with slicks, race suspension, roll cage, exhausts was doing 1.35.
I did with my Z3C 1.37. Not bad at all :-) Also the laptime of the CSL in the wet is fecking amazing (it's the driver after all ... who has skills

)

A pic from the track

2 pics from a practise session today.
Note : I drift everywhere with the Z3C, it's mental !!!

As you can see, it's very practical having plenty of space in the trunk

I have also bought an AC Schnitzer gear knob and waiting for it to arrive

Next in the list is a strut brace.
Maybe spring just before the Ring, I will put on a supercharger

Bounce · 17-10-2010, 09:57 PM

Nice one mate,

mattCSLnut · 17-10-2010, 10:16 PM

Great pic Alex

By your own admission, I didn't think U had it in you

Photo Solutions

daniel · 17-10-2010, 10:18 PM

Looks like a cool project, but a supercharger? Sounds expensive!

If you are planning on a track toy I think you can find a cheaper ring toy for the price of a supercharger + mfk.

**alexk** · 19-10-2010, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

Great pic Alex

By your own admission, I didn't think U had it in you

Photo Solutions

I have a great teacher that's why mate

I simply love the little car, I want to drive it all the time.

**shimmy** · 19-10-2010, 09:24 PM

Alex

Did i miss something!?

Have you sold the CSL?

04-10-2010, 06:57 AM	#1
alexk Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,786 Casino cash: $29981	my Z3 coupe Hi guys, Wanted to share with you my new toy. I wanted something that is bmw, it's lightweight and cheap to run. I was considering E36's but finally got a Z3 coupe. It's the 2.8 one, but you cannot say it's slow. It has a limited slip diff as well as all of the comforts. I am very happy with it. It's nice to drive and drifts everywhere ! Already I changed the brakes to EBC USR discs and EBC red pads. This week I am changing the bushes to powerflex ones. Suspension will follow and later on a roll cage and racing seats. Furkapass this Saturday : __________________ www.clubcsl.com - I am a BMW Motorsport fan ! My youtube channel is here

04-10-2010, 08:28 AM	#3
Dan Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,058 Casino cash: $6689	Looks great, a nice cheap little alternative to a CSL, lots of fun I would think Alex! __________________

04-10-2010, 11:40 AM	#4
mattCSLnut CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,460 Casino cash: $27763	Loving the "Brot Wagen" mate Good to see you've got it registered and on the road so quickly Furka Pass Hmmmmmmm seems so long ago __________________ UK CSL No.020 ... after 7 years of ownership I've now SOLD it !!!

17-10-2010, 09:25 PM	#5
alexk Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,786 Casino cash: $29981	So the Z3 is race ready now. I have changed oil, oil filter, K&N air filter, fuel filter, wipers. Also, powerflex front/rear anti-roll bar bushes. M Coupe front control arm bushes. EBC USR discs (front) and front/rear EBC redstuff brake pads. Castrol brake fluid. I also removed about 25 kilos of unnecessary weight. I tested the car last monday in Anneau Du Rhin (a track close to Basel, in France). It's quite capable and definitely fun to drive. I embarrassed much 'faster' cars in the track, even though I am still running some rubbish 'Gremax' tyres. I am really happy with the budget brake solution. The brakes performed very well (I was doing non-stop 30 minute sessions) without any brake fade. The suspension is pretty standard (only lower springs) but I don't have a complaint at the moment. I clocked a 997 GT3 doing 1.31 (dry). With the CSL on slicks but wet (so I was backing off in 2 fast corners) I had done 1.32. M Z3 Coupe with slicks, race suspension, roll cage, exhausts was doing 1.35. I did with my Z3C 1.37. Not bad at all :-) Also the laptime of the CSL in the wet is fecking amazing (it's the driver after all ... who has skills ) A pic from the track 2 pics from a practise session today. Note : I drift everywhere with the Z3C, it's mental !!! As you can see, it's very practical having plenty of space in the trunk I have also bought an AC Schnitzer gear knob and waiting for it to arrive Next in the list is a strut brace. Maybe spring just before the Ring, I will put on a supercharger __________________ www.clubcsl.com - I am a BMW Motorsport fan ! My youtube channel is here

19-10-2010, 09:24 PM	#10
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	Alex Did i miss something!? Have you sold the CSL? __________________ .

04-10-2010, 07:32 AM	#2
cslgirl S6, Sport On, Traction Off Simon Champion! Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,500 Casino cash: $33404	Nice one! I do like the Z3's and wow you have some lovely roads/scenery

17-10-2010, 09:57 PM	#6
Bounce CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 7,057 Casino cash: $35793	Nice one mate,

17-10-2010, 10:18 PM	#8
daniel S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 247 Casino cash: $11332	Looks like a cool project, but a supercharger? Sounds expensive! If you are planning on a track toy I think you can find a cheaper ring toy for the price of a supercharger + mfk.