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Hello, new owner, Z4 2.2i SE Black/Dream Red Leather (2004)

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Hello, new owner, Z4 2.2i SE Black/Dream Red Leather (2004)

Post by z4too4 » Wed Jul 11, 2018 9:10 am

Hi,

Just a quick hello from me.

I bought a Z4 as a plaything to compliment my daily driver E90 320d M Sport (2007). The Z4 very enjoyable, rattly and skittish :D.

In the now 6 weeks I have owned it I have had to fix -

1. The sticky steering by loosening and turning the ring method.
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2. The passenger side window regulator by drilling out and fitting a new cable.
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3. Todo - fit the new front bumper side plastic brackets (after tying to 3D print them - as in IMHO they are much too expensive and fragile)
4. Todo - Fit the factory cup holders. Too mean to pay 16+ quid for the front plates so 3D printing them - WIP.
5. Replace roof micro swich with a decent one with a rotating wheel that is used on the 3D printer endstops.
6. Todo - Recondition and dye the leather seats (need a sample for them to match ther LAT5 - Oregon Red).
7. Clean and waterproof the roof
8. Dump the run-flats
9. New petrol cap (P0440 EVAP) which didn't sort the code so may need a new breather valve.
-Edit: The breather valve (£20 ebay) sorted the problem. A three hour tootle around the Stone Henge area confirmed.

For the fun and the joy of messing I have already fitted -
1. Perspex tinted wind deflector
2. New fitted mats in cabin and boot
3. El cheapo (ebay) parking sensors as I cannot seem to get use to the lack of back on the car (on fuse tap/relay).
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4. El Cheapo (ebay) steering wheel controls.
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5. Reverse camera (Aliexpress) (see 1) (on fuse tap/relay).

6. Android 7 universal flip up head unit (Aliexpress) ..."OK Google"... yes please. (on fuse tap for constant power)
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7) Stuff I haven't thought of yet :) .

All was going so well... roof down... shades on 8) ... vroom :driving: .
That is, until, said roof stopped working :cry: . I have been in contact with bowser134 but I think he must be really busy.

Anyhoo ...hello all!
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- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs

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Hello, new Z4 2.2i SE Black/Dream Red Leather (2004) owner

Post by Marlon » Wed Jul 11, 2018 9:12 am

Welcome along - eventful start to Zed ownership, I see ditching the runflats is on your list; that should sort out the 'skittishness' :driving:
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Post by z4too4 » Wed Jul 11, 2018 9:57 am

Thanks for the welcome 😀
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- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs

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Post by Z4 COUPSTER » Wed Jul 11, 2018 10:53 am

Sounds lovely, but I can't see it
Welcome
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Post by z4too4 » Wed Jul 11, 2018 11:39 am

Hello, can't see what?
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- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs

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Post by Marlon » Wed Jul 11, 2018 11:52 am

z4too4 wrote: Wed Jul 11, 2018 11:39 am Hello, can't see what?
I think that's a subtle hint that we'd like to see some pics of your Zed :wink:
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Post by z4too4 » Wed Jul 11, 2018 12:08 pm

Yep, got the pics but need to host them or figure out the add files thing :?
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- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs

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Post by jabber » Wed Jul 11, 2018 12:20 pm

Hi and welcome :thumbsup:
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Post by RustyZ4 » Wed Jul 11, 2018 12:26 pm

Hi & Welcome :thumbsup:

You can just drag your pics into your message
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Post by z4too4 » Wed Jul 11, 2018 12:53 pm

Ahh nice, I'll do that when I get home from work.
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- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs

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Post by Dave 2 dogs » Wed Jul 11, 2018 6:55 pm

Hello and welcome
Can’t wait to see some pics
Had bowser sort my roof this week
Top man . You won’t be disappointed

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Post by Grumpyowl » Wed Jul 11, 2018 7:00 pm

Welcome,
Good start just got the
Rear springs
Disa valve
Vanos seals
Coolant expansion tank
Degrease wipers
Bonnet alarm sensor
Various dash lights etc etc etc :rofl:

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Post by z4too4 » Wed Jul 11, 2018 9:17 pm

Nice, you win :D
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- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs

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Post by z4too4 » Wed Jul 11, 2018 9:19 pm

Oh yeah... pics of the car.
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2004 Z4 E85 2.2i SE, Black Sapphire, Heated Dream Red Leather, Cruise
Plus
- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs

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Hello, new Z4 2.2i SE Black/Dream Red Leather (2004) owner

Post by z4too4 » Wed Jul 11, 2018 9:23 pm

Thanks for all the welcome messages.
Dave 2 dogs wrote: Wed Jul 11, 2018 6:55 pm Hello and welcome
Can’t wait to see some pics
Had bowser sort my roof this week
Top man . You won’t be disappointed
I hope he can too :)
2004 Z4 E85 2.2i SE, Black Sapphire, Heated Dream Red Leather, Cruise
Plus
- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs

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