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Build Threads / Re: firefife 250 build
« on: September 02, 2019, 02:04:15 PM »
Question for brown_sauce. That's a lovely car, and I really like the wheels you put on the car. Do you have the spec for the wheels you used, and how do they fit on the BMW hubs?

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2fifty Chat / Re: Buying the right Z3.
« on: May 20, 2019, 06:42:59 PM »
Great, that is really helpful and I am getting a clearer picture of what I am after.

Does anyone know if the kit fits both pre and post facelift cars?

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2fifty Chat / Re: Buying the right Z3.
« on: May 17, 2019, 11:21:43 AM »
Thanks for the tip.

From reading through the builds, it seems that most issues can be worked around if needed (after market remote central locking for example)

The conundrum I am trying to figure out, is what year car to go for. I read that pre '98 Z3s cars cant have a chrome windscreen surround fitted (and, looking at all your finished builds, it looks like a good option to have). So, has anyone found a work around for the pre '97 cars (does the chrome tape look good for example, or perhaps chrome paint over the existing surround?)  And secondly, does the kit fit all z3 models (pre and post facelift)?

Assuming it must be post '97 for the chrome screen surround option, but also pre '99 for the pre-facelift style, then that rather limits the options to just a '98/99 model. Any help appreciated

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2fifty Chat / Re: Buying the right Z3.
« on: May 15, 2019, 04:59:02 PM »
The kit is sitting in my garage next to a spare space for a z3. Just looking for the right donor, so all tips appreciated, so as to avoid unnecessary jobs.
It is probably going to be an autumn start, so the plan is to use the summer to get the right donor and sort out any issues that come with the car, before making a start on the kit. Any help appreciated!

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2fifty Chat / Re: Buying the right Z3.
« on: May 14, 2019, 11:22:57 AM »
Hi all,

I am new to the DNA forum (apologies for not posting in the new member's section, but this thread looked like the right one for me to start on). Like graham2 I am just embarking on a 250 Cal, and looking at getting a donor. I have read literally EVERY post in this section of the forum, so am reasonably up to speed, but I just wanted to clarify on a couple things before buying a donor.


I have heard that the rear clam doesnt fit all z3s (something to do with the boot surrounding needing to be cut away). Does the clam fit any of the Z3's (narrow body, widebody, pre/post facelift) or doesn't it matter which body style is chosen?

Secondly, after reading some posts, it seems that the narrow body rear axle is preferred by some that have finished their car, so as to get wire wheels fitting correctly under the bodywork. Does anyone think this is an issue I should be considering in getting a donor? (I would ideally like to get a 2.8, but just want to know what issues I will be facing if I make that decision)


Thirdly, the chrome windscreen surround looks great, but I understand the BMW fitting kit can only be applied to '98 models and later (I assume by post '98 that means it only can be fitted to post facelift cars). Does that narrow my search down to only post '98 models, or do you think I shouldn't be too concerned about that in a donor.


I am looking forward to cracking on with this kit, and I keep reading through all your amazing build threads are inspiration.

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