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!

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.

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

How do you replace the E brake handle? My push button is stuck. 2000 BMW Z3 2.5L roadster.

Hey man how does it drive after installing the koni shocks ? Did it lower the ride height ?

It’s amazing how common all of the z3’s problems are. Great video as always

thank you

17:31 try to put some layer of fiberglass and 2K resign

Thank you so much!!!!! And thank you for your sacrifice here.

Excellent tutorial

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...

Thanks Mark. You came through again and you sure make it look easy. Michael (NJ - 98 ZED3)

Perfect timing! I was just heading outside to attempt this!

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!

Stay out of Ohio 😂.

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

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 -----🙃

Yup, if you're not smiling, you're driving the wrong car.

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!

Thanks, Mark. Bumper weights?????? Very interesting idea. 😃 Walt

Thanks! I hope I won’t have to take mine off.

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!

You are braver than I am. Good work, Thanks.

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!

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😂

Really enjoying all your videos now I got a list of projects to do

Lol pretty funny

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!

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?

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

The 1.9s always had the open diff. Only the inline 6’s have the Torsen to limited slip.

Mark , hello again from Waterford, Ireland 👋

Any chance you're able to find a replacement for just the light fixture? Everything I've seen so far are entire assemblies

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

Thanks for the vid. very helpful. watching from Baler, Philippines

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.

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...

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.

Merci Marc pour vos vidéos

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.

Liked power director ! Great video editing program..and nice car too

Sei un grande ti seguo da molto,ho risolto molti piccoli problemi con la mia z3,vai avanti cosi,un saluto dall'Italia (Varese)

And "hot tips from viewers" could be a recurring topic of your superb channel!

Really nice Shirt btw

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. 😃

Good tips!

Love the shirt.

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

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?