Hello from North Wales

WelshWills · Post by **WelshWills** » Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:32 pm

Hi all.
I've been following this forum for sometime as a guest so thought it high time to take the plunge!!
I've been a Z4 owner for a number of months now and I love it. It's a 2006 2.5 Si roadster in sterling grey and I've just reached 60k miles, relatively low for the year.
Performance wise it's brilliant...I love the engine note of the straight six and just love driving it. Overall it's in great condition, but do have a few issues to sort.
The wheels need a refurb, they look fine from a distance but there is "bubbling" in parts of the rims and it looks like the previous owner has attempted to cover up...badly may I say.
The hood is grey, and although I have previously cleaned it using the Autoglym hood cleaner kit, it did improve the look but over the winter the green tint has become more apparent with tree sap etc so it needs doing again. But in all honesty I'm not convinced I can completely eradicate the green tint I've mentioned. To me the hood just looks like a black one that's badly faded. I would actually prefer a black hood and would consider dying it as I think it would improve the overall appearance of the car. I've seen a few you tube videos on colouring hoods, has anyone done this and/or can recommend the best product to produce a satisfactory result?
The other main issue I have is condensation in the offside front headlight. It's pretty bad, but I don't want to go to the expense of replacing unless I have to. Again I've seen you tube videos using hair dryers to dry out, but they seem to take an age. Any suggestions?
I did have an issue with the engine temp soon after I purchased the car and assumed it was a problem with the radiator, as I had to top it up on a number of occasions. It got to the point where I took it to a garage to investigate and it turned out to be a leaking expansion tank which I have since learned appears to be a common issue, anyway had this replaced and it's been fine since.
I am aware this forum love their pictures, so I will endeavour to get some up as soon as possible. In the meantime I will continue to enjoy this forum and all of its useful and entertaining content.
Cheers everyone.

Ducklakeview · Post by **Ducklakeview** » Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:34 pm

Welcome!

Some cracking roads up your way, my parents live in Holwell, so gives me an excuse for mini hoons..

Expansion tank is a pretty common problem on our cars..

Diluted milton will kill the spores/cells causing the green on the hood, and a good powerwash works wonders.

Oh, and before anyone else mentions it

Mike

WelshWills · Post by **WelshWills** » Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:45 pm

Hi Ducklakeview
Thanks for the welcome and the useful tips, and yes we are spoilt with the roads available to us up here.

GregE85 · Post by **GregE85** » Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:52 pm

Good evening fellow Newbie!

Welcome to the forum, I’m also a new owner of a 2.5si, a month in and still smilling! Exhaust note is amazing even better with the hood down! I’ve had to replace the expansion tank and water pump on mine all under warranty ish!

Enjoy your new ride! Keep smiling!

jabber · Post by **jabber** » Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:58 pm

Hi and welcome

WelshWills · Post by **WelshWills** » Fri Mar 09, 2018 11:02 pm

Hi
Thanks for the welcome Greg and jabber.

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Fri Mar 09, 2018 11:03 pm

Yes, welcome to the forum.

It sounds like you are enjoying Z4 ownership - but that's hardly surprising!

I can see you have a few issues you want to sort, but any car heading towards 12 years old tends to have one or two of those. Good luck getting them done though.

And did anyone mention photos yet?

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Fri Mar 09, 2018 11:27 pm

Welcome on board.

A few issues there, just the place to help get them sorted.

Just the pics now and your in.

Attilio · Post by **Attilio** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 1:10 am

Welcome aboard!

maxman · Post by **maxman** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 1:13 am

Hi and welcome ,where abouts in N Wales are you located? As you said we are spoilt for good driving roads in this area as long as you dodge the potholes

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patriot66 · Post by **patriot66** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 1:34 am

Hello WelshWills and welcome !
Sterling Grey E85 is a great choice

If your free why don't you join a 'few' of us on the North Wales Run on 22.04.18

Take a look in the Meets/Events/Road Trips section

Regards, Si

bz4kev · Post by **bz4kev** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 5:58 am

Hi op and welcome along you should join us for our day out you would enjoy it and there will be a wealth of knowledge there oh yeah and

firebobby · Post by **firebobby** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 10:16 am

Welcome to the forum, can't believe we are still waiting for

WelshWills · Post by **WelshWills** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 11:47 am

Dam I should have been more organised and had pictures ready before joining the forum....I should have known better LOL

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As soon as I get chance I will sort.
Thanks for all the welcomes by the way.

WelshWills · Post by **WelshWills** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 12:01 pm

patriot66 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 10, 2018 1:34 am Hello WelshWills and welcome !
Sterling Grey E85 is a great choice If your free why don't you join a 'few' of us on the North Wales Run on 22.04.18
Take a look in the Meets/Events/Road Trips section
Regards, Si

Hi Si
Had a look at this and looks like a good day out. Please add me to your list, I'll drop you a pm with details.

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