Feb 26, 2021 · The Z1 explored special production techniques, suspension techniques, and an unusual ingress/egress technique with its special doors.

The BMW Z1 is the first model in BMW's line of Z series roadsters (two-seater convertibles), and was produced in limited numbers from 1989 to 1991. The Z1 is unique for its plastic body panels and vertically sliding doors which drop into the door sills.

Mar 23, 2014 · A guy in Germany named Michael Kabbert has now made the front sidepanels in carbonfiber. The sidepanels that BMW had made in 2003/2004 are a few centimeters to high and to long. So they don't properly fit. The carbonfiber panels have the same fit as the original panels on the Z1. So they fit much better.

Mar 27, 2017 · Someone should hold the boot lid. Because you have to remove the boot hinges and support it. This is simply because the boot lid is attached to the rear quarter panels. The good thing though is once the panels are off you can just put the lid back because the boot catch will hold it in place. DO tape it on as well though.... see towbar pic.

Mar 21, 2024 · They can use the moulds to make panels to order. I think there is a small fortune to be made by doing this. Try a US BMW dealer - if the parts are available they should be able to order them. They won't be cheap though!

Jun 25, 2015 · Rear quarter panels are 220€ each (ex VAT) in fiberglass finished in gelcoat colour of your choice. For info: for the moment I only have moulds for pre-facelift wide-body rear quarter panels.

BODYWORK PANEL REMOVAL. The composite body panels are attached to the car by 'forks' cast into the inside of the panel which locate over a rubber mounting shaped like a cotton reel. Each panel slides fore and aft to locate onto the rubber mountings, and is then secured by a series of dome headed 'torx' bolts, each with a rubber washer.

Feb 8, 2024 · BMW have commissioned replacement panels in the past as and when there is sufficient accrued demand. As suggested by Michael I would be inclined to contact BMW Classic direct to register your requirements rather than rely on your local BMW dealer.

BMW's first Two-seater roadster since the 507 in 1959, using the engine and transmission from the E30 325ix, mounted in a specially designed chassis made from galvanised steel. The sports body is made from various types of composite resin panels also bolted to the chassis. The front suspension uses mainly 325i components but with a wider track.

BMW Z1 (E30 based; 1989–1991) The BMW Z1 is a two-seat roadster produced from March 1989 to June 1991. It was based on the E30 3 Series platform and featured unusual doors which, instead of opening outward or upward, dropped down into the door sills and had body panels which could easily be removed; the car could be driven with its body ...