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Post by saseinlinie » Thu Sep 14, 2017 10:14 am

Hi guys, just got a Z4, that has been sitting in a garage for more than a year(prev. owner bought an M4). Many things on the to-do list, but just wanted to post here, before asking for help in all the other threads :)
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Post by ph001 » Thu Sep 14, 2017 11:42 am

Sweet! Replace battery must be high on the to do list if it's been stood a year!
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Post by Carmad84 » Thu Sep 14, 2017 3:05 pm

nice, keep us updated with progress

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Post by buzyg » Thu Sep 14, 2017 3:36 pm

Very nice. A bit of TLC, you'l be enjoying the highway and by ways of this great land in no time. :thumbsup:

Welcome aboard. :D
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Post by jabber » Thu Sep 14, 2017 5:36 pm

Welcome to the forum :thumbsup:
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Post by saseinlinie » Fri Sep 15, 2017 8:20 am

Thanks guys, new battery installed, after having to give the car some juice from another car, as the boot 'manual' key-lock is broken(break-in attempt?)

Car started no problems, first try, and sounds good, but the airbag light is on. Turns off for a split second when turning the ignition on, but then comes back and stays on...

Now reading all the 365498372 topics on this issue.
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Post by Mr Tidy » Fri Sep 15, 2017 8:51 pm

Hi and welcome. :thumbsup:

Running already - great news! Now you can start to enjoy it. :driving:
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Post by saseinlinie » Sat Sep 16, 2017 12:11 pm

Thank you, I'm enjoying working on it already :)

Some major condensation happening with the right side headlight, to add to the airbag light problem.
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Post by saseinlinie » Tue Sep 19, 2017 1:07 pm

First mod, replaced the worn rubber button on the radio..part number is below if anyone is interested.

Thought I would start slow :)

Genuine BMW E83N SUV Button OEM 65129185188
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Post by saseinlinie » Mon Sep 25, 2017 9:11 am

Hi guys,
According to an online VIN decoder, my car has the below option:
S704A M Sports suspension
Anyone know exactly what that means on the E85 ? Is it the springs and the shocks ? Lower ride height ? Any part numbers ? I am asking because I will get the car checked and I need to make sure the mechanic replaces any required parts with the right stuff :)

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Post by Smartbear » Mon Sep 25, 2017 10:25 am

saseinlinie wrote: Mon Sep 25, 2017 9:11 am Hi guys,
According to an online VIN decoder, my car has the below option:
S704A M Sports suspension
Anyone know exactly what that means on the E85 ? Is it the springs and the shocks ? Lower ride height ? Any part numbers ? I am asking because I will get the car checked and I need to make sure the mechanic replaces any required parts with the right stuff :)
Hi, m sport suspension option gave a lower ride height & stiffer springs compared to the se spec cars :thumbsup:
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Post by saseinlinie » Wed Sep 27, 2017 1:58 pm

Thanks Smartbear :) so should be fine in case new bushings and stuff like that are required..shocks and springs seem ok.

On a separate note, the car runs and passed the MOT.
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Post by saseinlinie » Wed Oct 04, 2017 2:12 pm

Pic after a quick wash...
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Post by Cooky3 » Wed Oct 04, 2017 10:34 pm

Nice Zed OP - and something to sit alongside your bike... :D
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Post by saseinlinie » Fri Oct 06, 2017 8:21 am

Thanks Cooky3 :)

Did a wheel refurb today(before/after pics below), and also took the opportunity to clean the drain holes for the convertible top, they were pretty crappy, check the pic. I used a very good youtube video on it, took like 20 min. I hope my motor lasts, only way for me to move it into the boot is to drive to Germany(about 7 hours).
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