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I only did mine 2 months ago so can't really give a full assessment but they still look great now

I did a rattle can job on my wheels and can only recommend see before and after, I used this paint https://ebay.us/m/SXsILM (if the link doesnt work BMW 144 Felgen Silver)

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part?id=CH72-EUR-04-1997-Z3-BMW-Z3_19&mg=51&sg=05&diagId=51_2324&q=51318413096 Number 2 on the diagram is I think what you are looking for - 51318413096 Ignore that I didn't realise this was the z4 section

I've just done this, You've got to loose the bolts between the bonnet hinge and body of the car so that the hinge can move , Then move the hinge to a better position, Tighten the bolts, Close the bonnet - carefully as if you've moved it too for it could collide with the doors, Rinse and repeat...

I've just tried the boot light, and it's not that. I've has a battery monitor on it and it's a rather slow drain so probably not the seat motor. Thanks for the advice

My Z3's battery has been draining recently. So I'm looking at all the possible offenders. There's what seems to be some sort of detector for the bonnet, I've looked at photos of other z3s and they don't see to have so I'm thinking it was fitted as a part of the auxiliary alarm system. Here's...

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Would it be best to remove the axle with all the trailing arms / wheel hubs / diff all still attached or to remove all the parts and then the axle itself? Additional what over bushings/ parts should I replace whilst I've got it out, I'm thinking the diff bush and anti roll bar bushings...

The good news is the pair I've got on there are rusty, should keep them distracted. The MOT is early April and if I'm to do the bushes myself I'd rather it be some time in the summer.

I'm going to hazard a guess that my rear axle bushing is shot. If so are there any MOT experts that could tell if it would be a fail?

Thanks for the advice, I've already had the carpets out, the foam was soaked but there was no puddle of water underneath so hopefully they aren't as rusted as yours were.

I hadn't read your post properly before, I see it wasn't related to the wire, do you have to remove the spring mechanism to fix it/ if you don't how do get at it to unstick it

When I had it out before, I could see that when you pulled the handle it moved the wire and tab on both sides so I don't think it's that that is jammed

I'll take it out again this weekend and see if I can figure it out. I did apply some lubricant to that area before.

Took the outer sills off a few weeks ago only to discover they were rather rusty. See photos Had new jacking points and other bits welded on by a local garage. I'm rather pleased.

My drivers seat is stuck in the fully reclined position and when I pull the handle to adjust the seat back tilt it won't budge. The seat is currently out of the car due to water in the carpets. I've looked at the mechanism and the handle does pull the wire but seems to fail to unlatch...

Thanks for the info, I'll read up on e36 weld issues. I'm in West Yorkshire so I probably won't take you up on that offer.

Thanks, I've got it in place now

Does anyone know what this lose sensor is and where it should be. Located near horn and fog light behind front passenger wheel arch liner.