Helpful Z webpages (mods, maint, stereo, etc...)

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Here's the first Z series sticky. We are making a list of all great informational webpages dedicated to Z's. Any pages containing modifications, maintenance manuals, stereo upgrades, other Z (or BMW) forums, accessories, or anything Z related. No need to start more threads. If possible, put the subject of the link in bold letters for easier searching and scanning.

Oil Change Lights
Go here for instructions on how to reset the oil change lights on your dash after you change your oil:

http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/electrical/e36_reset_service_lights.html)

Z Forum
Here is another forum for Z's only:

http://www.z4um.com/forum/images/smiles/woohoo.gif (http://www.z4um.com/forum/portal.php)

Leaky Convertible Top
My Z3's roof kept leaking, and I couldn't find out where. I eventually did. See if this is the same problem you're having:

http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (http://forums.bmwboard.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=3898)

http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (http://www.bmwchannel.com/bb/showthread.php?threadid=195)

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Esmerelda fixit page for Z3's!

http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (http://www.waycoolinc.com/z3/index.html)

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LeatherZ webpage. Check here for a decent armrest for your Z instead of elbow wrestling with your passenger for the lousy excuse of an armrest.

http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (http://www.leatherz.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv)

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Don't overfill your gas tank or this will need to be done to your car:

http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (http://www.mz3.net/articles/244.html)

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Interial modifications:

http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (http://www.ca-automotive.co.uk/bmwstyling.shtml)

http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (http://www.roadstersolutions.com/)

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Z specs



http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (http://www.z3roadster.com/specs.html)

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Here is the website to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:

http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/)

Check this if you have any concerns about your auto safety on and off the road. They have a hotline as well that you can call.

1-888-327-4236

I had to contact them about shutting off the passenger side airbag in my Z3 because of a car seat. They have lots of good info. I would suggest checking it out if you have safety or legal questions.

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See here for Proper Auto Care (washing, waxing, etc...)

http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (http://properautocare.com/)

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Z4 manual

http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (http://www.z4um.com/forum/images/z42003Manual.pdf)

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Z3 Stereo Upgrades
1.9 Sound System Upgrade - http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (http://mz3.net/articles/250.html)

4" Rear Speaker - http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (http://mz3.net/articles/219.html)

Harman Kardon Upgrade - http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (http://mz3.net/articles/150.html)

A Stereo Upgrade to Learn from (Make sure to click the next button to get all 6+ pages) - http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (http://mz3.net/articles/069.html)

D.C.'s stereo upgrade (with 6.5" kick panels) - http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (http://mz3.net/articles/068.html)

HK Sub Dissected - http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (http://mz3.net/articles/064.html)

Beating the HK Sub Buzz - http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (http://mz3.net/articles/044.html)

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Tire Pressure

http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (http://www.thetyrepressuremonitor.com/tyrepressures_bmw.html)

Thanks to Z4ce for this link!



Performance parts
http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (http://www.bimmertoys.com/xcart/customer/home.php)

http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (http://dinancars.com/default.htm)



Z3 manuals
2000
http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (https://oc.bmwusa.com/publications/OwnManual/download_pdf.asp?file=2000Manual-Z3-M-Roadster-Coupe.pdf)


2001
Z3
http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (https://oc.bmwusa.com/publications/OwnManual/download_pdf.asp?file=2001Manual-Z3.pdf)

M Roadster
http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (https://oc.bmwusa.com/publications/OwnManual/download_pdf.asp?file=2001Manual-MRoadster-Coupe.pdf)


2002
Z3
http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (https://oc.bmwusa.com/publications/OwnManual/download_pdf.asp?file=2002-z3.pdf)

M Roadster
http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (https://oc.bmwusa.com/publications/OwnManual/download_pdf.asp?file=2002-mroadster-coupe.pdf)

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Fogged air box install for Z3 1.9

http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/icons/yinyang2.gif (http://ackthud.com/shawnfogg/1_9airbox.htm)

This may work on other BMW models.