Freshening up our 2000 BMW Z3 suspension! Tie rods, control arms, and sway bar links! 

Great video! I watched it a lot and did the same project, except I replaced the struts at the same time. I wasn't as fortunate to get the control arm bushings in the mounts. I just ordered new ones for $50. For those wondering cost, I bought genuine bmw parts in a kit which included: Lower suspension control arms, stabilizer bar links, steering tie rod assembly, steering tie rod lock plates for $315, control arm bushings in mounts $50, and struts, mounts, and bellows fro $335. Of course I trickled the parts in over a couple of months so as to not raise suspision.... shhhh don't tell!

That's what Im gonna tell my sister when she nags about me working on her old Z3, she bought new and now gave to me. THIS CAR HAS HAD OVER 20 YEARS OF NEGLECT! This is the reason why Im always working on it.

A good trick is to put the new bushings in the freezer before installing

Putting everything back together thanks for sharing great video

But, remember with a Z.....Drive it like you STOLE IT

29:30 yep you knew straight off it needed a tweak, and yep the alignment, nice one

Nice job. I did replace the engine and transmission mounts. Trans is easy, just be careful with the additional jack to elevate the tranny a bit. The engine mount on the driver side was fine accessed it from the top with extenders. But the passenger side **be careful* could have been a disaster. The bolt is designed to strip if not careful, because unlike the other side, the lip of the engine does not allow for a socket to fully sit, (your socket is always on a slight angle) so you have to be SUPER careful not to strip it, to soak it up in lubricant spray plenty beforehand, day before even, let it soak, then take it out in small controlled well supported small turns, if you get careless, lazy and lose it will strip and then you are in a world of hurt. If you are methodical and careful you will get it out, to put the new bolt back in same thing, be careful on that side and you will be fine.

Thank you so much for the video! Keep them coming.

recently got a 2000 z3 soft top from my grandfather this past year with only 2700 miles on it, love how informative you are on the maintenance definitely going to be coming back on the regular as i start to really make the car my own

Great guide just about to do this job thanks! 👍

I need to do the same on my ‘98. Doesn’t look like a lot of fun 🤯

Great....thanks a lot

My project was a lot more enjoyable because I cleaned and degreased the whole area before I started, makes a difference also guys. Doesn't take much time.

So I got an alienment and the whole Z3 not unwinding thing actually happened after the alignment. Certain they missed it up, but would like to know what exactly they missed up.

Hey guys! amazing videos, when do you will upload more content? Thanks and congrats for your channel!

Mines is 20 years old as well where in philadelphia can I go for help guys on a budget

How much were the parts $ and how long did this take? I just got a 97 Z3 and the front end feels very floaty and it tends to want to steer left or right, which makes me think I've got to do this whole job and maybe the steering rack as well.

Why not go with poly bushings? Good video btw.

Can you put a link to the parts in the description???

how do i know if i can install roll bars or if my 2000 z3 2.5l comes with them?

great video i have a 97 2.8 n wondering the milage on yer z3

How many miles were on the Z???? Curious

Please replace the suspension

The second he admitted that they are dragging this out, I left. Waste of time not to show the whole job.