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#72 of 104 96 Z3 manual shift linkage by 55396

May 25, 2011 (2:04 pm)

Mine shifts OK, but there is a long throw for 5th and it seems to travel farther than it should, then there seems to be about a half inch of play. I'm wondering if there isn't a bad bushing. As soon as I get a trailer and stuff off my pit, I will go under to check. Anyone have this problem?

#73 of 104 Re: KN Filter / Warranty ? [55396] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

May 25, 2011 (2:56 pm)

Replying to: 55396 (May 25, 2011 12:41 pm)
K&N filter is a waste of money anyway, unless you like loud sucking noises.

#74 of 104 Speaker removal by 55396

May 25, 2011 (7:35 pm)

The kick panel speakers are bad in my Z3. No problem I thinks, just spin out the bolts. Not so fast dummy. The bolts just spin easily and stay put. I thought - Oh, stripped, so I put pressure on the back of the speaker flange. Nothing, I finally reached through the torn surround to feel the backside. I cannot feel any bolt turning and it doesn't feel like there is a regular nut there. Maybe a clip nut, but lifting the flange while turning the bolt should work. But all 8? C'mon.
 
So, what am I missing here? There is a Clarion aftermarket stereo installed with a power amp in the trunk, so someone must have been there. And the 5"? woofers have a plastic cone. Is that OEM? At any rate, does anyone know what the trick is here? Probably simple, but I'm stumped.
 
HALP

#75 of 104 Starting problems by roosta

May 31, 2011 (10:26 am)

My 1997 Z3 starts when cold and 5-15 minutes after stopping but if stopped for 30 - 60 min it will turn over 5-6 seconds before starting. Has anyone heard of this and what's the fix..Thanks

#76 of 104 Re: Speaker removal [55396] by testuser1234

Jul 09, 2011 (9:18 pm)

Replying to: 55396 (May 25, 2011 7:35 pm)
same deal here....both kick speakers are crackling and Im interested in changing them out on my 1997 Z3 1.9L I managed to get off my butt and take a test look down at the panel , which is quite the tight squeeze for me, but didnt see any obvious removal approach to it... did you have any luck on your replacement? any pictures, guidance available?? and did you decide on a specific replacement part? Im not interested in going overboard on components, just a quality replacement works for me. curious as you your approach.. thks

#77 of 104 Re: Speaker removal [testuser1234] by 55396

Jul 09, 2011 (10:27 pm)

Replying to: testuser1234 (Jul 09, 2011 9:18 pm)
Pretty simple to remove. There is a plastic locking screw about mid panel near the door end. Just turn about 1/4 turn to release, then work the panel out a bit and towards you. You may have to release a locking clip from the dash at the firewall end. There are 2 vertical tabs that are stabilized by going through slots in the firewall carpet.
 
The surrounds on my speakers were split so to see if it was the problem. I fixed them with contact cement and reinforced the break with a thin coating of adhesive caulk. So far so good. Will eventually replace them but not sure with what. BTY, one speaker looked fine but still buzzed. Upon further insoection there was a crack not visible until I flexet it outward with my finger.

#78 of 104 Re: Starting problems [roosta] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jul 10, 2011 (8:53 am)

Replying to: roosta (May 31, 2011 10:26 am)
Just for a test, trying flooring the gas pedal and holding it down when you start the car HOT and let us know if that improves, makes no difference, or makes the starting duration worse. What I'm sniffing out here is a leaking injector.

#79 of 104 Re: Speaker removal [55396] by testuser1234

Jul 10, 2011 (12:55 pm)

Replying to: 55396 (Jul 09, 2011 10:27 pm)
ok..thanks for prompt feedback..i will take a closer look. maybe i will get lucky and just have to cement mine as well. i saw the plastic locking screw, but it didnt seem to do much, but i will take a closer look on that and the clips and hopefully take a few snapshots for others as i go along..

#80 of 104 Re: Speaker removal [testuser1234] by testuser1234

Jul 10, 2011 (9:09 pm)

Replying to: testuser1234 (Jul 10, 2011 12:55 pm)
Managed to get the panels off without issue. Will pull the speakers tomorrow. Look like 5 1/4 round at most. I couldnt see any issues with the speakers still mounted, will probably just change them out if i can identify a quality replacement. Not really interested in doing any major system upgrade, just a speaker swap. they seem to mount directly into metal frame, so dont want to have to deal with anything than just a swap. Seems like it would be some metal cutting and such and dont want to do that. if anyone reading has some suggestions for some quality replacements, please let me know.

#81 of 104 Re: Speaker removal [testuser1234] by 55396

Jul 11, 2011 (8:35 am)

Replying to: testuser1234 (Jul 10, 2011 9:09 pm)
The screw isn't really a screw. Just a quarter turn lock. Turn it and try to move the panel toward the console to see when unlocked.
 
Google Madisound speaker to see wjhat they have for replacements. They have been around forever and also sell high quality speaker kits. I would guess they could suggest quality replacments. Please post what you find for replacements.
 
Jerry

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