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Rucky
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Post by Rucky » Wed Jan 23, 2019 3:35 pm

Found this forum very useful and of interest so decided to join.
Bought an 04 2.5i low mileage last year and after changing discs, hood motor coil springs and carrying out a front to back service (Changing the gearbox filter and oil was fun but I found a garden pump invaluable.)
Did 3000mile trip around Europe taking in as many alpine passes as possible - including Stelvio on our way down to Lipica in Slovenia.
Actually the wifes car but we shared - had so much fun decided to buy another one!

Now got an 07 3.0si which has just been fitted with drilled discs all around and full service completed.
Replaced the ABS pump motor brushes to cure the ABS / DSC lights using the £34 Ebay kit - Straightforward but not too sure about Araldite so managed to peen the remaining lugs as well.
Just found these very good quality exhaust trims as well on Ebay which fitted perfectly - anyone that's interested.
(Exhaust Tail pipe Trim Tip Stainless Steel for VW Golf VI VII Scirocco 2008-2014 - Item No 263111519776
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04 2.5i Titan silver - 1st Z4 now sold on
07 3.0si Silver Grey M Sport pak.
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Post by firebobby » Wed Jan 23, 2019 4:18 pm

Welcome to the forum, lovely looking Zed. That looks like a great road trip :thumbsup:
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Post by Phoenixboy » Wed Jan 23, 2019 4:20 pm

great scenery, and great first post with pictures.
welcome aboard :)
E89 s drive 30i manual/gone
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Post by mackharry » Wed Jan 23, 2019 4:23 pm

Welcome along, car looks good and pics are great :thumbsup:
3.0 si sapphire black e85 facelift, individual leather New England black Silverstone grey, ZHP

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Post by road warrior » Wed Jan 23, 2019 5:43 pm

welcome.. :driving:
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Post by Jembo » Wed Jan 23, 2019 5:46 pm

Welcome, nice first post pic
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Post by jabber » Wed Jan 23, 2019 5:52 pm

Hi and welcome great pictures :thumbsup:
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10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
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Post by RustyZ4 » Wed Jan 23, 2019 6:26 pm

Hi & Welcome :thumbsup:
Z4 Mineral Grey, 28i MSport Auto, lots of goodies
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Post by Mikopop » Wed Jan 23, 2019 6:55 pm

Greetings sir.
Love that 1st picture, photo of the month still open??

Or would it need to have been in last August!!
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Post by Rucky » Wed Jan 23, 2019 7:30 pm

Thanks all for the comments and welcomes. Not many Z4's in Europe, car got a lot of interest on our trip - it was built for alpine roads!
04 2.5i Titan silver - 1st Z4 now sold on
07 3.0si Silver Grey M Sport pak.
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Post by Crazy Harry » Wed Jan 23, 2019 7:36 pm

3.0 roadster - what could be better :thumbsup:

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Post by buzyg » Wed Jan 23, 2019 9:13 pm

Nice photos. Welcome on board. :)
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Post by Marlon » Wed Jan 23, 2019 9:15 pm

What a great first post - welcome to the forum :driving:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Wed Jan 23, 2019 9:29 pm

Hi and welcome - it looks as though you must have had a great trip! :thumbsup:

It sounds like you've been getting very hands on with work on both your Z4s - very impressive.
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
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Post by Beatman » Wed Jan 23, 2019 9:56 pm

Welcome to the forum :thumbsup:
My Car- 2004 3.0se sterling grey, mv3s , satnav, heated seats, ZHP.

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