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Post by Bodben » Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:18 pm

Hello all!

My name is Ben and I have now owned a Melbourne Red 23i for 48 hours!

Previous car was a TT 3.2 which was amazing but almost too easy to drive so it was time to get something a little more involving!

Very happy so far!

Anyway, look forward to talking with you all!

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Post by Chenti » Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:36 pm

Welcome to the group.
Loads of friendly folk will be along soon asking for some photos... :D

I'm over in Northamptonshire, though depending on which bit of Buckinghamshire you are in we could be just 9 miles from each other. I'm in Brackley.

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Post by Mr Tidy » Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:58 pm

Hi and welcome Ben. :thumbsup:

It sounds like your are pleased with your Z4 - so post some photos so we can enjoy it too! :lol:
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black

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Post by Phoenixboy » Fri Nov 09, 2018 11:08 pm

Welcome aboard :worthless:
E89 s drive 30i manual/gone
space grey
Carbon interior trim
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cruise control
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z4 forum sticker, for added power.
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Gone, E85 Ruby Black.

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Post by buzyg » Fri Nov 09, 2018 11:46 pm

Welcome to the fun side of motoring. :driving: Don't worry you'll soon forget understeer ever existed :wink:
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Post by jabber » Sat Nov 10, 2018 7:37 am

Hi and welcome :thumbsup:
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 Bodben » Sat Nov 10, 2018 9:52 am

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Chenti wrote: Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:36 pm I'm in Brackley.
I work in Bicester so we are very close indeed!

Here is a pic on change over day!

Thanks for the warm welcome!

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Post by Phoenixboy » Sat Nov 10, 2018 10:14 am

Bodben wrote: Sat Nov 10, 2018 9:52 am 20181105_185903.jpg
Chenti wrote: Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:36 pm I'm in Brackley.
I work in Bicester so we are very close indeed!

Here is a pic on change over day!

Thanks for the warm welcome!
nice :thumbsup:
E89 s drive 30i manual/gone
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.

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Post by DHO51E » Sat Nov 10, 2018 1:33 pm

Hi Ben & welcome from a fellow newbie and one who also done the TT to Zed move.
Great colour car BTW.
David

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Post by Bodben » Sat Nov 10, 2018 1:51 pm

DHO51E wrote: Sat Nov 10, 2018 1:33 pm Hi Ben & welcome from a fellow newbie and one who also done the TT to Zed move.
Great colour car BTW.
David
Hi Dho51e! How are you finding the swap? For me the BMW is more engaging to drive, and feels more 'special'. The TT had the nicer interior and was quicker (more powerful so no surprises there) but was almost too capable, I never felt like I was really driving it. Plus being able to put the roof down on the Z4 is just wonderful. I feel like I own a genuinely special, head turning car! A good feeling!

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Post by Mr Tidy » Sat Nov 10, 2018 9:19 pm

Your car looks great OP. :thumbsup:
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black

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Post by firebobby » Sat Nov 10, 2018 9:43 pm

Welcome to the forum, Z looks great. Do you live in Bicester then.
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Post by Bodben » Sat Nov 10, 2018 10:11 pm

firebobby wrote: Sat Nov 10, 2018 9:43 pm Welcome to the forum, Z looks great. Do you live in Bicester then.
Nope, I live half way between Bicester and Aylesbury. Are you local?

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Post by firebobby » Sat Nov 10, 2018 11:00 pm

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Bodben wrote: Sat Nov 10, 2018 10:11 pm
firebobby wrote: Sat Nov 10, 2018 9:43 pm Welcome to the forum, Z looks great. Do you live in Bicester then.
Nope, I live half way between Bicester and Aylesbury. Are you local?
Stokenchurch, so not to far away.
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981

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Post by Squadron Leader » Sat Nov 10, 2018 11:08 pm

Welcome. I’m in Brackley so not far away either. Perhaps a mini meet should be planned for all us locals?

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