I just bought my 2000 Z3 2.3 5-speed stick shift. I’ll need to make some repairs before I attempt upgrades but I’ve had a blast driving it so far!
@LouieYan3 күн бұрын
BTw I’m from the California central coast
@MomentofZed3 күн бұрын
@@LouieYan congratulations and thanks for watching!
@MikeD-me6tm4 күн бұрын
When installing, i found it easier to remove the black weather stripping from the door and place it on the door card. However you will have to make sure it aligns were the quarter window nothes are for reference.
@MomentofZed3 күн бұрын
@MikeD-me6tm interesting! It crossed my mind, but feared tearing it.
@JAMGODZILLA4 күн бұрын
That black trim around the interior handle on the door falls off every time I close my door, it slots back in fine but the clips aren’t broken
@MomentofZed4 күн бұрын
@@JAMGODZILLA are the slots damaged?
@Maynardstratton5 күн бұрын
How do you replace the E brake handle? My push button is stuck. 2000 BMW Z3 2.5L roadster.
@MomentofZed4 күн бұрын
@Maynardstratton haven't dealt with that, but I'm interested to check it out. Let me do a little research.
@Maynardstratton4 күн бұрын
Thanks. Mine is the same color as the one in your video.
@josephnieto121511 күн бұрын
Hey man how does it drive after installing the koni shocks ? Did it lower the ride height ?
@MomentofZed11 күн бұрын
@josephnieto1215 drives much better, ride heights the same.
@josephnieto121511 күн бұрын
@@MomentofZed ahh ok ok … I have a 2000 M and really want to upgrade the suspension but don’t want to loose ride height or comfortability so many options out there but all I read is that most of the set ups is a harsh ride
@MikeReimers12 күн бұрын
It’s amazing how common all of the z3’s problems are. Great video as always
@MomentofZed12 күн бұрын
@@MikeReimers thank you!
@solointhephilippines12 күн бұрын
thank you
@MomentofZed12 күн бұрын
@@solointhephilippines thanks for watching!
@bimerev12 күн бұрын
17:31 try to put some layer of fiberglass and 2K resign
@MomentofZed12 күн бұрын
@bimerev was tempted, time constraints though. Next time it's off; my buddy Pat is a glass pro. Appreciate the suggestion!
@dalgguitars13 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!!!!! And thank you for your sacrifice here.
@MomentofZed13 күн бұрын
@@dalgguitars no sweat! Thanks for watching!
@PB20055913 күн бұрын
Excellent tutorial
@MomentofZed13 күн бұрын
@PB200559 thanks and thank you for watching!
@jimmyk633613 күн бұрын
I've made the mistake on several occasions (over the years) by closing the door with the seat belt in a position where it's between the rear of the door panel and rubber seal. The result was a damaged area (about the size of a silver dollar) where the door panel material started to flake off. I resealed the area and color matched it the best I could, it's not noticeable with the door closed but I know it's there. I just wanted to mention this so none of the viewers on this channel makes the same mistake as I did, especially since these panels are getting tougher to find. Informative video Mark, keep them coming...
@MomentofZed13 күн бұрын
@@jimmyk6336 thank you! Good advice!
@michaelkantor408413 күн бұрын
Thanks Mark. You came through again and you sure make it look easy. Michael (NJ - 98 ZED3)
@MomentofZed13 күн бұрын
That's just good editing 😂
@jlkoelker13 күн бұрын
Perfect timing! I was just heading outside to attempt this!
@MomentofZed13 күн бұрын
Hope it helped!
@CoolcatsAlley13 күн бұрын
No lie my key lock broke on my Z3 on Friday. The key just spins in the cylinder lol. I have a few projects that require me to remove the door panels so this gives me some tips so hopefully I don't break anything. Thanks for the helpful video!
@MomentofZed13 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear that, hope my vid helps you. Please do a video about the lock!
@Starry_Night_Sky745513 күн бұрын
Stay out of Ohio 😂.
@MomentofZed13 күн бұрын
@@Starry_Night_Sky7455 it's home, I can't!
@thomasz3coupe59113 күн бұрын
Again, as expected, another helpful and well done Video. I had to remove the door boards several times, I recommend to buy some new clips before starting to work. Those clips tend to get dry and break. The repositioning of the upper sill is a hell of a fiddly work. Greetings from hot summer Germany
@MomentofZed13 күн бұрын
@thomasz3coupe591 agreed and good advice on the clips!
@walterreil400113 күн бұрын
Would love to be working on my Z3, but it has been too damned hot to do much of anything outside, between 100 and 110 for weeks. This changing climate is taking its toll, as we have never experienced such stretches of unbearably hot weather. Unlike you, fortunately for us, we do not have any humidity. Of course I can't do anything for the poor Z, unless I installed a roll-up garage door in my living room and kept the car in the air conditioned house. Nope, not going there! My wife is not supportive of this idea. Gosh, may have to just build a new garage having AC! Nope, not going there! Wife again -----🙃
@MomentofZed13 күн бұрын
@walterreil4001 lay down the law! 🤣 too hot Here actually, but, just after 730 am🙂
@MicrobyteAlan13 күн бұрын
Yup, if you're not smiling, you're driving the wrong car.
@walterreil400113 күн бұрын
A very informative video. I have thought about removing the door cards to work on the window mechanisms, so this is video is very much appreciated. Thank you!
@MomentofZed13 күн бұрын
@walterreil4001 thanks for watching as always!
@walterreil400113 күн бұрын
Thanks, Mark. Bumper weights?????? Very interesting idea. 😃 Walt
@MomentofZed13 күн бұрын
@@walterreil4001 I need to explore that more.
@walterreil400113 күн бұрын
@@MomentofZed Eazzzy Pezzzzy - A couple sacks of sand or concrete mix in the boot! Like duhhhh! 🤪🤪🤪
@jimmiller-vl4fk13 күн бұрын
Thanks! I hope I won’t have to take mine off.
@MomentofZed13 күн бұрын
@@jimmiller-vl4fk try and avoid if possible!
@michaelbabcock563113 күн бұрын
i ordered one of the 3d printed door handles for the drivers side of my 96 z3 and I couldnt be morte pleased with it, you cant tell it isnt original! highly recommend!
@MomentofZed13 күн бұрын
@michaelbabcock5631 thank you! Appreciate the feedback on that!
@michaelbabcock563113 күн бұрын
@@MomentofZed Thanks Mark, I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience - you have helped me a ton and I'm sure a ton more Z owners! Please keep up the great work!
@jimmyk633612 күн бұрын
Was that a 3D metal print or plastic? Website?
@stefanoanglana888012 күн бұрын
Sempre grande per le spiegazioni,e successo anche a me di smontare pannello parte passeggero per rottura maniglia,io l'ho aggiustata con colla a caldo inserendo piccoli pezzi di plastica dura, lavoro pulito,ora è piu stabile e rigida,se si dovesse rompere ancora vedrò di comprare il pezzo nuovo,un saluto dall' Italia(Varese).❤
@MomentofZed12 күн бұрын
@jimmyk6336 I think he is referring to the ebay link in the description, probably.
@MicrobyteAlan13 күн бұрын
You are braver than I am. Good work, Thanks.
@MomentofZed13 күн бұрын
@@MicrobyteAlan I was scared this morning!
@trashfpv17 күн бұрын
Found this video while stranded on the side of the highway... Luckily I got it jerry rigged enough to get home but glad it's such an affordable and easy repair. Thanks!
@MomentofZed17 күн бұрын
@@trashfpv glad to hear it worked out!
@armaganaslan677319 күн бұрын
I’m in the process of refreshing the front end of my Z3. I decided to go with the Sachs brand to keep it all stock. One thing I realized, you didn’t install the bump stop. I’m not sure maybe you don’t need one with koni struts but in the stock setup, you put the bump stop into the dust tube and that clicks on your strut so it will stay in place and bumb stop will reduce the impact. FYI My old bump stops were crumbling like staled cake so you may lost yours long time ago since they all over 20yrs old😂
@jeremycooley754720 күн бұрын
Really enjoying all your videos now I got a list of projects to do
@MomentofZed20 күн бұрын
@jeremycooley7547 good luck and thanks for watching!
@jeremycooley754720 күн бұрын
Lol pretty funny
@MomentofZed20 күн бұрын
@jeremycooley7547 thanks for watching!
@jillbourgeois146721 күн бұрын
Hi I just did the repair of the sagging glove box, and I too was able to accomplish it without removing the glove box. I just took out those 4 screws like the other viewers suggested. I also removed the metal plate from the bottom of the glove box. We found a mouse nest underneath that I had to pop out another tab to get access to so I could remove it!
@MomentofZed20 күн бұрын
@@jillbourgeois1467 good move! I went through that stuff in my part 2 video. The metal plate removal is key to taking the strain off.
@marciofilho322221 күн бұрын
Hey Mark, I've just got a Z3 and I've been loving your channel! I have the original wind deflector but there are no holes to mount them! I saw a guy butchering his trim by making wholes on them but that definitely isn't something I'm willing to do. Am I missing something?
@MomentofZed21 күн бұрын
@@marciofilho3222 I actually have never seen an original in-person. Can you send some pics to [email protected]?
@marciofilho322219 күн бұрын
@@MomentofZed done! Thanks Mark
@unlimitedhardwoodflrs829221 күн бұрын
When I ordered it like 2 yrs ago gave me all these small bottles,claimed would cover up a clear coat area's,as did not also put test area on other truck stuff useless, I'd rather do normally done it on all my vehicles once year car polish and Mcquire gloss and looks like new paint job last great deal , wouldn't waste my money on this stuff lol
@MomentofZed21 күн бұрын
@unlimitedhardwoodflrs8292 agreed! The company makes claims it can't support.
@projman215521 күн бұрын
The 1.9s always had the open diff. Only the inline 6’s have the Torsen to limited slip.
@anthonywalker776822 күн бұрын
Mark , hello again from Waterford, Ireland 👋
@MomentofZed22 күн бұрын
@anthonywalker7768 still working on getting back! Nice to hear from you again!
@quixotic464723 күн бұрын
Any chance you're able to find a replacement for just the light fixture? Everything I've seen so far are entire assemblies
@MomentofZed23 күн бұрын
@quixotic4647 not sure, I'll try to look into that
@quixotic464723 күн бұрын
@@MomentofZed I found one on eBay for $40… a little expensive for a plastic piece. But thanks anyway!
@KajetanMalwina23 күн бұрын
I am not going to crush you, because of reusing the old spring. You showed me how to remove it from the strut, so that's what I looked for :D
@roumelvalero668825 күн бұрын
Thanks for the vid. very helpful. watching from Baler, Philippines
@MomentofZed25 күн бұрын
@roumelvalero6688 thanks for watching!
@richardkeeler26 күн бұрын
Mark, thanks for showing the work I did on my daughter’s Z3. She was disappointed that she couldn’t help me as she was away at college.
@MomentofZed25 күн бұрын
@@richardkeeler thank you for sending it in!
@jimmyk633626 күн бұрын
I love David's story: Raising his son in his Z3 and bringing him to car shows (gotta start them young) since he was a toddler, well done. Our Z3 has a similar story and the memories are priceless... Hot Tip: 3D Poxy Montan Wax...
@MomentofZed26 күн бұрын
@@jimmyk6336 agreed! Wish I had done more car stuff with mine.
@Scott-sb1xi26 күн бұрын
I use Jay Leno's Garage products on my vehicles. I started with getting his bucket value package, it's good way to try new products.
@gilbertbrin160426 күн бұрын
Merci Marc pour vos vidéos
@MomentofZed26 күн бұрын
@@gilbertbrin1604 Merci d'avoir regardé!
@walterreil400127 күн бұрын
Very interesting about the spare tire. Hummm - why is it that tire stores (at least in my area of California) were not aware of this tire when I asked them in 2019 to replace the spare tire. An interesting investigation project.
@danjagroves80026 күн бұрын
My local trusted tire shop told me that the spare tire was "un-serviceable" and they were not allowed (?) to repair it. My local BMW dealer however, was able to supply me with a brand new tire for about $100. Mounting it was another $150 though...
@katk792527 күн бұрын
Liked power director ! Great video editing program..and nice car too
@MomentofZed27 күн бұрын
@katk7925 thanks! Power director is easy to use and simple, which I need.
@stefanoanglana888027 күн бұрын
Sei un grande ti seguo da molto,ho risolto molti piccoli problemi con la mia z3,vai avanti cosi,un saluto dall'Italia (Varese)
@MomentofZed27 күн бұрын
@@stefanoanglana8880 grazie! felice di aiutare
@thomasz3coupe59127 күн бұрын
And "hot tips from viewers" could be a recurring topic of your superb channel!
@MomentofZed27 күн бұрын
thanks! If I get more tips, I'll do another definitely.
@thomasz3coupe59127 күн бұрын
Really nice Shirt btw
@walterreil400127 күн бұрын
Mark, A lot of great tips! Excellent idea to share viewer's tips. Very useful. And Thank You so much for sharing my hard-top hoist setup. 😃
@MomentofZed27 күн бұрын
@walterreil4001 thanks for sending it in! Sorry I sat on it for so long.
@steveschwab92227 күн бұрын
Good tips!
@MomentofZed27 күн бұрын
@@steveschwab922 thanks!
@juddenglish15827 күн бұрын
Love the shirt.
@MomentofZed27 күн бұрын
@juddenglish158 thanks! Christmas gift from my son.
@MikeD-me6tm28 күн бұрын
Nice Job! I just completed mine recently and used a Sylvania headlight restoration kit...Its a three step wet sanding kit with everything you need to complete the job. I was very happy with the results and would recommend it to others
@MomentofZed28 күн бұрын
@MikeD-me6tm I've heard good things about the Sylvania kit from others as well. Thanks for watching!
@jimayers7461Ай бұрын
I have an issue with my 2000 Z3. When I unlock the trunk, it instantly locks its self again. It's something electrical. The other door locks work fine. Is there a way to disable the electric locks by removing a fuse, or a relay?
@MomentofZedАй бұрын
@jimayers7461 let me look at that when I get back from vacation later this week.