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Post by Ben-R » Sun Apr 09, 2017 6:32 pm

Afternoon all

Actually I'm not that much of a newbie, I've been around for a few months now planning my way into Zed ownership.

And after much planning the other week I picked her up (please excuse the slightly naff photos):

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She's a 3.0 auto SE with 72k on the clock. Notable options being M Sport suspension, heated seats, xenon, CD player and hifi system.

I've been a BMW fan for many years and have admired these cars for a while. I'm coming from a mk1 MX5, which with the mods I've done is a great handling car and I wasn't sure if the Zed could match it. Well having done a few of my regular local hooning roads all I can say is "wow"! All the fun of the MX5 but with double the power and silky smoothness. I'm very impressed :driving:

So I've gradually been compiling a snagging list of the car, I paid a good price so I'm happy to fix a few things such as:
- Bodywork - has a few marks, not to mention the front bumper that poorly fits and isn't a colour match. That's a job for my Dad as he does car bodywork for a living, he used to run the body shop for the local BMW main dealer, so he knows his way around a Z4.
- Drivers side headlight doesn't level, probably the stepper motor, I need to take a look.
- Headlights need a good polish as the plastic has pitted and gone cloudy.
- CD changer doesn't work, no power to it & not recognised by the head unit, I've read it's a pita of a job to take out. So bar checking the connections (if possible) that will be staying as is.
- Broken third brake light, already fixed :D

Looking forward to cracking the DA out and getting a good shine on the paintwork.

Finally, just want so say this is a great forum, lots of friendly folk and some great information contained within.

Thanks for looking :thumbsup:
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Post by jamesditchy » Sun Apr 09, 2017 6:40 pm

Hi and welcome. I've got the same with my CD unit. Got power to it now but shows no magazine on head unit so if you find a fix let me know :thumbsup:
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Post by firebobby » Sun Apr 09, 2017 6:46 pm

Welcome to the forum, yet another 03 Z, glad you like it, they are addictive aren't they :thumbsup:
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
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Post by Ben-R » Sun Apr 09, 2017 6:48 pm

So seeing as a few of us have come from MX5's, thought I would post mine up:

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It's a 1992 impored 1.6 (so technically a Eunos Roadster). I've had it the last 2.5 years and done many upgrades such as:

MeisterR Fully adjustable and unrated suspension
Bigger OEM spec brake disks with performance pads
New engine management
Stainless catback exhaust
Alloy rad and silicone pipes
New mohair roof
Leather seats
Uprated clutch
Lightweight flywheel
LSD

Probably plenty more, and all of the above done with my own fair hands (bar the last three, too technical for me!).

Overall it's an awesome car, and I've learned such a lot by working on it. But unfortunately space is needed as there is a Zed shaped car in its place! Although I'd rather not part with it!

Maybe I'll just store it somewhere and turn it into a track only car :D
E85 3.0i SE Auto
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Post by bz4kev » Sun Apr 09, 2017 6:56 pm

Welcome I have a 30l auto too love it keep spending money on her she's not a cheap date that's for sure I am having problems with my stereo to lights are on but nobody home (no sound ) let me know if you have a fix or hear of one while sorting yours :D
2004 z4 30i auto Toledo blue stubby Areo front back sideskirts and rear spoiler M/// MFSW DLV exhaust mod mma tips vanos overhaul 108s refurbed ram air scoop E46 M3 heated seats clear rear lights M/// sport black grills

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Post by Marlon » Sun Apr 09, 2017 6:58 pm

Welcome to the forum, nice Zed and lovely MX5 :thumbsup:
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Post by jabber » Sun Apr 09, 2017 7:32 pm

Welcome to the forum
Z less again
14 E89 Z4 2.0 msport grey gone now
10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
Gone 04 E85 z4 3.0 Maldives blue smg

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Post by paddy wright » Sun Apr 09, 2017 8:13 pm

Lovely z! Welcome along!
Z4 2.2 sterling grey,Msport seats,retrofit cupholders,cruise,footwell lights,sound gen and mfsw,18"ellipsoids,xenons+light washers,ZHPknob,folding mirrors,3"stubby,update wheel caps,gateway300 ipod, wind deflector to keep the wife happy!

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Post by Rusky » Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:14 pm

welcome :thumbsup:
3.0l Silver SMG, whippy and ginge fringe/ Sound gen mod/ Media bridge fitted (bluetooth and audio streaming) / Clear third break light/ Hard Top/ Eibachs springs and DLV back box/ Roof motor in the boot/ plus lots more.

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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:21 pm

Welcome to the forum OP.

Your Z looks great, albeit not as focussed as your MX-5 (well not yet). :lol:

If you can keep both, using the Mazda as a track car sounds like fun!
Coupes because stunning!
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Post by Zoomer » Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:58 pm

Welcome
Sterling Grey 3.0i E85 Black Heated Leather M sports seats , 224's ,Sat Nav, Bluetooth, Xenons, PDC, Gaptech ,Cruise and a nice warm garage. NOW GONE
Silver 3.0i Z4 NOW GONE

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Post by Ben-R » Mon Apr 10, 2017 6:59 am

Thanks for all the welcome messages guys :)
E85 3.0i SE Auto
F10 530d SE Auto
MX5 mk1 (with lots of upgrades!)

Previous:
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Post by Ben-R » Mon Apr 10, 2017 7:01 am

bz4kev wrote: Sun Apr 09, 2017 6:56 pm Welcome I have a 30l auto too love it keep spending money on her she's not a cheap date that's for sure I am having problems with my stereo to lights are on but nobody home (no sound ) let me know if you have a fix or hear of one while sorting yours :D
Funnily enough I've had moments of silence from my stereo too. It seemed to correct itself when I cycled through the modes.. maybe that will be another job to add to the list. I'll let you know if I manage to fix it, but to be fair it's probably a gremlin due to age!
E85 3.0i SE Auto
F10 530d SE Auto
MX5 mk1 (with lots of upgrades!)

Previous:
E39 528i
E36 318i

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Post by TR4man » Mon Apr 10, 2017 9:20 am

Welcome from another Cheshire owner! :thumbsup:
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Post by kis » Wed Apr 12, 2017 12:32 pm

Welcome! :) Zed looks tidy, once you've whittled down that snag list it'll be as good as new! Bit different to the MX5! Enjoy! :driving:
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4 Series - F36, F82 M4
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7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
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