UPDATES and CORRECTIONS: A-pillar leaks, top treatment, and more!! BMW Z3

Today we explore some updates, corrections and new suggestions on our "A" pillar leaks, convertible top treatment, and "dimpled" leather on the BMW Z3. Viewer suggestions included! Thanks again to Bill and JD. Please be a part of "Zed of the Week" ; send a high quality JPG photo (16:9 format best- in other words landscape) and a brief description and I'll try to feature your car during the intro.
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[@markwalton8988]

So I did this myself with black permatex silicone. Came out perfect no more leaks in a bad rain storm last night!

[@MomentofZed]

Glad to hear it! As always appreciate your time and keep commenting! If I did it again, I'd use black not "clear" myself.

[@bellerophon9116]

The inner tube patch looks pretty good overall. Most people probably wouldn't notice.

[@MomentofZed]

I was happy with how it turned out.

[@Mr_Bones.]

Owner of a 1997 BMW Z3 1.9L in dark blue here. This is extremely useful. I was so frustrated by the leaking top that I drilled holes in to the floor to let the water drain. Despite not having gaps in my rubber trim, it leaks. I’m thinking it needs to be thicker to seal tightly. Thank you for this videos Mark. Owning a 24 year old German car isn’t easy, but the Z3 is one of the best handling car’s ever made. I always think if i win the lotto about swapping it for a brand new hardtop Miata, but honestly if that ever happened I’ll still keep the little German troublemaker. wish me luck, tomorrow I’m replacing the whole drive shaft (bad u-joints), drive shaft bearing, flex disc, motor mounts, tranny mounts, engine oil, oil filter, brake/clutch fluid, differential fluid, fuel filter, and aft exhaust hangar. I’m at 151XXX miles, let’s see if this 24 year old M44B19 can go up to 234,000 miles (the record for my last Honda Civic).

[@MomentofZed]

Wow! Good luck with all of that! Those are all on my to do list; makes sense to hit them all at once. Harder for me as it is my daily. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@thedoujinguynico7315]

You got this mine is on 286,000 getting close to the 300k and the only light on my dash is the check engine because someone stole my catalytic converter I'm 16 and my mom and dad passed it down to me I loved learning how to drive in it and work on it.

[@markwalton8988]

Looks 1000% better

[@MomentofZed]

No doubt! Thanks Mark!

[@VenetianIsles]

Thanks for the channel. Great information. I decided to use a different product. FlexTape in black does the job and look good.

[@MomentofZed]

Thanks for the tip! And thanks for watching. I appreciate your time and good advice!

[@CTSpook6]

Solution for clear glob of silicon sealant --- when dry take a black permanent marker and color it black ... easy fix

[@MomentofZed]

Funny I've done that for many things over the years and it never occurred to me! Thanks!

[@MossGrisman]

This might not be the most water tight solution, but I used air conditioner exhaust hose insulation tape (basically black foam with adhesive backing). This is potentially just a temp fix before I can get a silicone based sealer. At least it looks clean. I think it will work 😅.

[@MomentofZed]

If it works it works! No rules.

[@williamoftexas1489]

yep. cutting a piece of tire tube to fit then gluing it on the seal is the way to go. no ugliness

[@MomentofZed]

Thanks Bill! Hope you didn't mind the mention.

[@williamoftexas1489]

@@MomentofZed cool. I own a '98 Estoril blue M Roadster and look forward to future vids.

[@MomentofZed]

@@williamoftexas1489 Estoril blue is a great color and I look forward to my "M" someday as well! Thanks again!

[@fryreartechnology7611]

Mine leaks there and middle of the side wonder where it bends. BMW replaced my weather stripping until it was out of warranty then told me it's the nature of the beast. For the last 18+ years I have just garage kept it and sun day drive it.

[@MomentofZed]

Mine has a gap there too. There is a lot of "nature of the beast" things about the Z3. You should be able to use the same technique where two weather stripping pieces come together (permatex plus inner tube).

[@HorsepowerHouse]

Totally incorrect. Fix it, and it won't leak. Period.

[@HorsepowerHouse]

Should use rubber cement.

[@MomentofZed]

Definitely would work, thanks for watching!

[@HorsepowerHouse]

He does his videos at 6am so the neighbors.......

[@processingbenefitsbt6306]

Wow very good video I love your video

[@MomentofZed]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@barryturner1152]

Why not just use black sealant in the first place

[@MomentofZed]

Because I'm a dummy! Seriously, I felt like a dummy after it was "not so clear". Hence the extra video. With that said, I think the patch is still a cleaner look. Thanks for watching!

[@MicrobyteAlan]

My 1999 Z3 has the A pillar leak problem. Thanks for the tips. Just curious, are you in metro Orlando area? I’m up in Seminole County. 👍

[@MomentofZed]

My pleasure! Oviedo.

[@MomentofZed]

Sorry for the short answer! I'm in Oviedo. Is yours the impala brown car I've seen near me?

[@MicrobyteAlan]

@@MomentofZed I’m in Wekiva, your neighborhood looks central Florida deco 😊 thanks for the tips on my Z3. 👍

[@MomentofZed]

@@MicrobyteAlan pretty area! Definitely my neighborhood has that look! Thank you for watching and glad to help!

[@nathanbringman9256]

i notice the cleveland shirt, are you from? im about 10 miles outside of downtown

[@MomentofZed]

Born and raised, Solon. Haven't lived there full time since 84, but still go almost every year to visit family. 10 miles which way?

[@nathanbringman9256]

@@MomentofZed southwest, im in the fairview park area

[@MomentofZed]

@@nathanbringman9256 Never been; heard it is nice!

[@rmiller8832]

LOL… nightmare resolved.