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That's a strong endorsement for decisions made over a decade ago. Good to hear. Thanks.

I'd do everything that I listed here, and the Quaife LSD with the 3.64 final drive ratio as it really adds pep.

Mine has a Pioneer DEH-80PRS in it which was professionally installed some years ago. Since the console is currently apart, I was going to replace...

Yeah, mine has 30k miles and I'd love for it to be a bit peppier. I'm curious Mac, if 30k mile Z8 fell into your lap today that you planned to use as...

So long as you keep the original and don't damage anything I can't see any problem with doing that. There was a period when the Alpine head unit was...

It does seem that in the fullness of time the collector market does value the virgin more, but if you are buying the car to enjoy then these mods are...

Interesting question. Probably not enough data points for cars sold in this specification to provide a definitive answer. My guess is that for an...

I'm curious if a Dinan S2 set up like this helps or makes no big difference on overall value.

A dated subject but would like to hear from those who have replaced their factory radio. Any issues you experienced? Regrets? Thinking about...

This part is also in backorder in Germany

U.S. dealers are terrible at ordering certain parts. Try Maximillian Importing; they have the most direct line to BMW Classic and see what they say.

Mike - Try contacting Jason at [email protected] to ask and see what he has to say. He has been most helpful to me over the years with my...

I thought BMW promised to make parts for the Z8's for 50 years?

This is from BMW of South Atlanta, who says: "We do apologize, but our policy here is that we do not order parts if the Germany warehouse has not...

Is that info from the dealer or from on line source?

Unobtainium - the hazard switch (61318377336) shows as out of stock with no schedule for re-stocking.

Great surprise!

My pleasure!

Thanks Skip - don't know how I missed it when I was searching, but I did.

Here you go: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=EJ13-USA---E52-BMW-Z8&diagId=61_1389#61318377336

I got the delaminated center console out of the car after lots of disassembly of the dash to access various screws. Very straightforward - the...

Since we are talking parts, does anyone have a part number for the emergency flasher switch/button in the center console? I haven't been able to...

My dealer has actually been great so far and I did email him. Their prices are same or better than online (I am in Canada so most of these sites are...

My dealer will also match the on line pricing. If you have some work scheduled for your car requiring parts, ask for the part numbers, get the prices...

BMW of South Atlanta parts has done a good job for me. Online ordering and good communication - a human actually reviews the order.

That is truly impressive. I'm guessing those Ferrari's had a bit fewer miles that that! David

Wow... awesome, thanks Skip (and Ed for the original post!) I will give it a try.

Patrick - I found the thread on the refinishing of the door sills. It works well and is definitely worth trying before buying new ones: ...

Thanks so much, guys! For the sill covers - I have thought the same thing and considered just bringing them in to a metal shop. Having said that, I...

Mine quit working too. Need to order one and replace it!