.. Where do I start ?..if you look at the top of this mb you will see the faq site....as for other reading all of the car rags/mags have archives...lots of past articles re z3 1.9/2.8..etc..also look at pbs/motorweek...several articles and a good tracing of the z3 evolution...don't forget the Roundel, the bimmer official mag...and then if you go to the links above you find the z3 ring...this should be enough to keep you busy for awhile.....fun and mods?....they're all fun and they all mod....pick your ride and hang on!!!...personal favorite(and a lot of bang for thebuck)is the '97 2.8....cheers! dk