BMW Z3, Final test ride and recap in 10 minutes

This is the last video on the Z3 rear suspension and drive train. In this video we take a test ride and look back on all the work that was done in about 8 minutes to fix and restore it. Especially the clunking sound. If you like to see all the work that was done in greater detail, then check the playlist Z3 on my channel " D3SSHOOTER" Thank you
0:00 Introduction
0:58 Ready to roll
1:20 Road test
2:36 Higher speed test and diff sound
3:25 Back home - Conclusion
3:54 Recap of all the work in 7 minutes

[@Mark-qt8fs]

This is the best car repair summary video I have ever seen. Way underrated youtuber.

[@brianparkinson1594]

Really appreciate the time you put into these videos … the quality is fantastic, as well as the content of course!

[@D3Sshooter]

My pleasure TXS

[@PompeyMatt17]

watching your Z3 videos over and over again..I think I've memorised where every nut and bolt is now!... thanks so much Steve..I'll soon be doing this on my Z3 !!

[@andrewjohnson5161]

This is super excellent. Inspiring to get deep into my Z3 coupe that has the same symptoms, now at about 125k miles. Thank you for the thoroughness and quality!

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@vayabroder729]

No more clunks anymore!! Great job, Steve! As always!

[@D3Sshooter]

Yep, it works as a champ...took a lot of work///

[@kindledlight]

I wish you got more views and recognition. You are a world class worker and specialist with your mechanical knowledge. I love just relaxing and learning while watching/listening to your videos.

[@christhjian9923]

This series was about the jobs that everybody should do, but few really care enough. Great job as always and looking forward to whatever is coming next.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@General813]

A lot of work and now "Freude am Fahren" perfect Steve!!

[@D3Sshooter]

Sorry for the late reply , as i was away for work. But thanks for the comments.

[@e9999qwe]

I skipped the recap because I had faithfully watched all the earlier installments so hope I didn't miss anything important but I am very glad it all works well and you're happy! I do have to say, though, that (LOL) at the opening sequence in the garage at the very beginning what flashed through my mind for a second was "Wow, that Z3 looks fantastic from the back, looks like a supercar..." (errr.. sorry... ) :)

[@D3Sshooter]

hahahaha, that is the elise S2 , I started to work on ....need to finish that

[@christhjian9923]

I was confused too by the opening scene :D

[@Exekutioncro]

So was the clunking from the differential or from the drive shaft?

[@hurricanearthur9742]

Z3 is like a new car. Great Job !

[@D3Sshooter]

Sorry for the late reply , as i was away for work. But thanks for the comments.

[@xedasxedas]

That is indeed a great color. Great idea to do a recap.

[@D3Sshooter]

Sorry for the late reply , as i was away for work. But thanks for the comments.

[@timhoekenschnieder9109]

Enjoyed more about the Z3 Roadster. I love my '98 Z3 Roadster and learning about these cars!

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks

[@ShaunCymruDS8]

Great result Steve and can’t deny, I’m really happy to see the Lotus again.. I so which I still had mine !

[@D3Sshooter]

Sorry for the late reply , as i was away for work. But thanks for the comments.

[@salvofarnia8046]

Excellent viewing. Really very very good.

[@D3Sshooter]

Sorry for the late reply , as i was away for work. But thanks for the comments.

[@geofham8332]

Hi, good work Steve, see you again soon.

[@D3Sshooter]

Sorry for the late reply , as i was away for work. But thanks for the comments.

[@LasseMagnussen]

Elise work! At last 😁💪👍👍 Can't wait

[@D3Sshooter]

Sorry for the late reply , as i was away for work. But thanks for the comments.

[@markdaugherty6378]

another great video thanks again for sharing.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@bogusienombre355]

Great series! I learned many things I've always wanted to know. most youtubbers skip some basic knowledge. what type of business refurbished the diff? Ballpark charge for doing the work? Thank you. love your style of teaching.

[@101-Nico]

Great videos, thank you!

[@chrismcgowan5180]

You never fail to amaze me Steve. Could we get a B-roll at the end next time just the show the complete job when done? cheers

[@D3Sshooter]

Sorry for the late reply , as i was away for work. But thanks for the comments. Sure next time

[@jjt1093]

Always Enjoy your videos, Wish I had a lift for all my vehicles that keep needing things due to the amount I drive, Especially my Land rovers :)

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments, you can get them cheap ( lifts)

[@jjt1093]

@@D3Sshooter Yes that is very true I am surprised over the years how much they have come down on prices, like 2.5k euros can get a 3.5ton lift, But Contrete flooring needs to be re done not thick enough for that :/

[@jvictormp]

I was very curious about the bad half prop-shaft, but only saw the good one. Have I missed something or you couldn't shoot it? Anyway, nice series and job you made. Congrats for the channel.

[@PhG1961]

Waw, die Lotus ziet er fantastisch uit... !

[@D3Sshooter]

Sorry for the late reply , as i was away for work. But thanks for the comments.

[@sinnombre5466]

Bravissimo 👌🏽

[@iamrichrocker]

Steve..any plans for track days? or hill climbs? excellent repair/refurb as usual...

[@D3Sshooter]

Yes, track days are on the agenda, if I ever get to it

[@mi4deorosrenault475]

Gracias

[@artabro]

Muy buen trabajo. 😉

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

👍 Nice job.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@m.b.smoshitoa8325]

Flemish, did you realise how fast we grow in this channel of ours. hahaha moshitoa (s africa)

[@D3Sshooter]

yep, and thanks for the comments

[@bobpercy1]

I look forward to the "Give-away", when you gift the car to a lucky viewer! ;-}

[@D3Sshooter]

Maybe , I should do a lottery or raffle

[@sumeesa]

Hi Steve- I have a 1.9 and I feel it’s back side is always a bit nervous . It feels shifting from left to right - is it slip diff in action due to road or is it an issue with slip diff ? This is the first time I drive a rear wheel . Would appreciate your answer

[@D3Sshooter]

Well, the 1.9 does not have the LSD Diff, only the 2.8 and 3 L. So, that can't be the issue . But you might have an issue with the suspension or Diff mounting ... what do you mean with shifting left -right ?

[@sumeesa]

@@D3Sshooter thanks a lot for your reply. I need to check what diff is on my car. I was told it’s 30 percent lad. What I mean by shifting is that at certain times the back end feels like swaying from left to right (even when the road is seemingly flat)

[@D3Sshooter]

@@sumeesa well if its a standard diff and nobody modified it , then it can't be a Torsen LSD, easy check is lift the car on both side in the back. rotate by hand one wheel and hold the other by hand slightly , you should feel that the one held will try to move in the same direction as the other. If that is the case then its a LSD. if it does not try to move in the SAME direction then its not... I suspect that your rear suspension and or rear axel bushes are gone a well known issue

[@sumeesa]

@@D3Sshooter thanks a lot, I will check both when I get back from holidays. Suspension seems ok, so it must be bushing then.

[@HardemanMotorsport]

@@sumeesa The 1.9 came with an optional plate type diff, never the torsen. These are more robust and unless actually broken (Then they will cause all kinds of issues), won't cause any clunking. Noise when making a power transfer can be caused bij a lot of different issues. From engine mounts, flywheel, to drive shafts and all rubbers in between.

[@garymallard4699]

You didn't record getting pulled over by the Po-Po??😉

[@D3Sshooter]

Hahaha, no they know me and let me go

[@sonyhk3824]

Great job Steve 👍, attractive car

[@D3Sshooter]

Sorry for the late reply , as i was away for work. But thanks for the comments.

[@markorlando4817]

What’s happening with old rusty?

[@D3Sshooter]

waiting for work , which I will pick up soon... TXS