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Hello from the North East - modifications thread
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Hello from the North East
Hello, I'm just up the road in Stockton.
2004 E85 Z4 2.5i SE Sterling Grey.
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- saj77
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Hello from the North East
Hi all,
In the process of buying a 2008 3.0 SI in grey with red leather
Just ran the VIN, through the decoder.
Is this all standard on this model, or does it have any extras fitted? Nothing jumps out to me...
Thanks.
Prod. Date 2008-02-05
Type Z4 3.0SI (EUR)
Series E85 (Z Series)
Body Type ROADST
Steering RL
Engine N52
Displacement 3.00
Power 195kw / 265hp
Drive HECK
Transmission Manual
Colour SPACEGRAU METALLIC (A52)
Upholstery VOLLLEDER NEW ENGLANDSCHWARZTRAUM (LBT5)
Editions And Packages
S704A M Sports Suspension
S710A M Leather Steering Wheel
S711A M Sports Seats
S787A BMW Alloy Wheel M Double Spoke 135
S785A White Direction Indicator Lights
Comfort And Interior Equipment
S423A Floor Mats Velours
S428A Warning Triangle And First Aid Kit
S430A Interioroutside Mirror With Auto Dip
S441A Smoker Package
S459A Seat Adjuster Electric With Memory
S470A IsofixSystem
S493A Storage Compartment Package
S494A Seat Heating Driverpassenger
S4ADA Interior Trim Strips Alu Brushed Fine
Multimedia
S644A Preparation F Mobile Phone W Bluetooth
S662A Radio BMW Business CD
S672A CD Changer For 6 CDs
- Bavsound Speaker Upgrade Available
Driver Assistance And Lightning
S502A Headlight Cleaning System
S508A Park Distance Control PDC
S521A Rain Sensor
S522A Xenon Light
S534A Automatic Air Conditioning
S520A Fog Lights
S550A Onboard Computer
Wheels And Drive
S230A Extra Package EUspecific
S249A Multifunction F Steering Wheel
S2PAA Wheel Bolt Retainer
S224A Driving Dynamic Control
Environment And Safety
S302A Alarm System
S345A Chrome Line Interieur
S380A Hardtoppreparation
S399A Softtop Electromech Allautom
S863A Retailer Directory Europe
S877A Delete Crosspattern Operation
S880A Onboard Vehicle Literature English
S8SMA Car Ident Number Visible From Outside
S8SPA Control Unit COP
S853A Language Version English
Other Equipment
S1CAA Selection Of COP Relevant Vehicles
S1CBA CO2 Package
L812A National Version England Ireland
S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET
In the process of buying a 2008 3.0 SI in grey with red leather
Just ran the VIN, through the decoder.
Is this all standard on this model, or does it have any extras fitted? Nothing jumps out to me...
Thanks.
Prod. Date 2008-02-05
Type Z4 3.0SI (EUR)
Series E85 (Z Series)
Body Type ROADST
Steering RL
Engine N52
Displacement 3.00
Power 195kw / 265hp
Drive HECK
Transmission Manual
Colour SPACEGRAU METALLIC (A52)
Upholstery VOLLLEDER NEW ENGLANDSCHWARZTRAUM (LBT5)
Editions And Packages
S704A M Sports Suspension
S710A M Leather Steering Wheel
S711A M Sports Seats
S787A BMW Alloy Wheel M Double Spoke 135
S785A White Direction Indicator Lights
Comfort And Interior Equipment
S423A Floor Mats Velours
S428A Warning Triangle And First Aid Kit
S430A Interioroutside Mirror With Auto Dip
S441A Smoker Package
S459A Seat Adjuster Electric With Memory
S470A IsofixSystem
S493A Storage Compartment Package
S494A Seat Heating Driverpassenger
S4ADA Interior Trim Strips Alu Brushed Fine
Multimedia
S644A Preparation F Mobile Phone W Bluetooth
S662A Radio BMW Business CD
S672A CD Changer For 6 CDs
- Bavsound Speaker Upgrade Available
Driver Assistance And Lightning
S502A Headlight Cleaning System
S508A Park Distance Control PDC
S521A Rain Sensor
S522A Xenon Light
S534A Automatic Air Conditioning
S520A Fog Lights
S550A Onboard Computer
Wheels And Drive
S230A Extra Package EUspecific
S249A Multifunction F Steering Wheel
S2PAA Wheel Bolt Retainer
S224A Driving Dynamic Control
Environment And Safety
S302A Alarm System
S345A Chrome Line Interieur
S380A Hardtoppreparation
S399A Softtop Electromech Allautom
S863A Retailer Directory Europe
S877A Delete Crosspattern Operation
S880A Onboard Vehicle Literature English
S8SMA Car Ident Number Visible From Outside
S8SPA Control Unit COP
S853A Language Version English
Other Equipment
S1CAA Selection Of COP Relevant Vehicles
S1CBA CO2 Package
L812A National Version England Ireland
S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET
08 3.0 SI Roadster - Space Grey / Dream red, Eibachs & B4s, Z4M alignment
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Hello from the North East
Just thought I’d update this thread....
I finally found a car, had it just over a week now
2008 3.0 SI in Space Grey with Dream Red leather M Sports heated seats
Bought from a forum member, FSH with 88k miles - had great 250 odd mile drive home.
Had MOT, oil service, MV2 alloys freshly refurbished and new Vredestein tyres fitted the week before I picked it up so all ready to go!
Done a few jobs too.
Went and visited Durham Dave and got my motor relocated. It was in immaculate condition - so that’s good to know.
Bought a E46 space saver and jack.
Fitted aftermarket TPMS, satnav, dash cam and CTEK charger.
But best of all managed to get a few miles under my belt with the roof down in this fantastic weather.
I finally found a car, had it just over a week now
2008 3.0 SI in Space Grey with Dream Red leather M Sports heated seats
Bought from a forum member, FSH with 88k miles - had great 250 odd mile drive home.
Had MOT, oil service, MV2 alloys freshly refurbished and new Vredestein tyres fitted the week before I picked it up so all ready to go!
Done a few jobs too.
Went and visited Durham Dave and got my motor relocated. It was in immaculate condition - so that’s good to know.
Bought a E46 space saver and jack.
Fitted aftermarket TPMS, satnav, dash cam and CTEK charger.
But best of all managed to get a few miles under my belt with the roof down in this fantastic weather.
08 3.0 SI Roadster - Space Grey / Dream red, Eibachs & B4s, Z4M alignment
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Hello from the North East
Glad you found one, especially just in time for the good weather and bank holiday weekend
Silver 05 3.0i SE
Mods inc - F/L Xenons Clear Ind Rear Lights M Sport Seats & Wheel Eibach/B4 3.64 DIFF (SOLD)
White E89 20i M Sport
Mods inc- B12 kit, M3 Arms, 18" Zito 935's with PS4's, Decat & Remap, Switchable Exhaust Flap (SOLD)
Mods inc - F/L Xenons Clear Ind Rear Lights M Sport Seats & Wheel Eibach/B4 3.64 DIFF (SOLD)
White E89 20i M Sport
Mods inc- B12 kit, M3 Arms, 18" Zito 935's with PS4's, Decat & Remap, Switchable Exhaust Flap (SOLD)
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Hello from the North East
Welcome to Z4 ownership and the forum, great looking car, roof motor looks in great nick. Enjoy the good weather ahead.
2003 Toledo Blue 3.0 E85 Manual
2008 Volvo V50 - Dog Car
2020 Kia Sportage GT - Her Indoor’s Car
1995 Dakar Yellow M3 E36 Race Car - Sold
2009 Vauxhall Astra VXR - Sold
2003 350Z well modded - Sold
1992 911 RS - Sold and still in mourning
2008 Volvo V50 - Dog Car
2020 Kia Sportage GT - Her Indoor’s Car
1995 Dakar Yellow M3 E36 Race Car - Sold
2009 Vauxhall Astra VXR - Sold
2003 350Z well modded - Sold
1992 911 RS - Sold and still in mourning
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Hello from the North East
Hi and welcome
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
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
- saj77
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Hello from the North East
Cheers!
First impressions of the car are great but I’m going to do the CDV delete as think the gear changes could do with improving - don’t think it’s me
And I’m going to look into options on softening ride a little - maybe look at replacing the shocks, as at 88k miles they will be past their best??
First impressions of the car are great but I’m going to do the CDV delete as think the gear changes could do with improving - don’t think it’s me
And I’m going to look into options on softening ride a little - maybe look at replacing the shocks, as at 88k miles they will be past their best??
08 3.0 SI Roadster - Space Grey / Dream red, Eibachs & B4s, Z4M alignment
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Hello from the North East
Nice one mate. Your roof motor was in better shape than mine was when Durham Dave pulled it out of its dirty bath
Now: Z4MC Titan Silver
Gone: E86 3.0Si Sport Titan Silver - M exhaust + bumper - Battery Relocated - Aero Front
E86 3.0Si Sport Silver Grey - Carbon Diffuser - Aero Kit - B/Box Mod - Storm MW V2
E85 2.5 Si Sport Titan Silver
Gone: E86 3.0Si Sport Titan Silver - M exhaust + bumper - Battery Relocated - Aero Front
E86 3.0Si Sport Silver Grey - Carbon Diffuser - Aero Kit - B/Box Mod - Storm MW V2
E85 2.5 Si Sport Titan Silver
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Hello from the North East
Just a an update -
Completed my first 1k miles in the car.
Done a few of the basic / common mods so far -
Spacers 15F / 20R
Black gloss Kidney grills
CDV delete
ZHP Gearknob
Sound generator foam removal (1 piece)
Under seat first aid boxes
Aftermarket TPMS
Pressed metal plates
Roof motor relocate
Got beat by the Whippy removal - so still no stubby
A few pics....
Completed my first 1k miles in the car.
Done a few of the basic / common mods so far -
Spacers 15F / 20R
Black gloss Kidney grills
CDV delete
ZHP Gearknob
Sound generator foam removal (1 piece)
Under seat first aid boxes
Aftermarket TPMS
Pressed metal plates
Roof motor relocate
Got beat by the Whippy removal - so still no stubby
A few pics....
08 3.0 SI Roadster - Space Grey / Dream red, Eibachs & B4s, Z4M alignment
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Hello from the North East
Your car is looking great, and some sound fettling done too.
But you really need to get some miles on it!
But you really need to get some miles on it!
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
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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Hello from the North East
Thanks!
I’m trying - but with working abroad a month at a time and the great English weather when I’m home, my opportunities are limited
08 3.0 SI Roadster - Space Grey / Dream red, Eibachs & B4s, Z4M alignment
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Hello from the North East
Just fitted Eibach pro kit and Blistein B4’s with Meyle HD front mounts, Febi Blistein rear mounts (as I’d read Meyle HD rears can have a knocking sound).
Got some good weather this week so will get some miles on it - then get it Hunter alligned
Got some good weather this week so will get some miles on it - then get it Hunter alligned
08 3.0 SI Roadster - Space Grey / Dream red, Eibachs & B4s, Z4M alignment
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Hello from the North East
Further update -
I had Hunter alignment done to standard Z4 settings. This highlighted that my nearside RTAB was shot.
So I replaced the RTAB, Lollipops, front and rear drop links with Meyle/Lemforder ones.
Then took it to Track Torque near York for alignment to Z4 M settings after lots of research and advice on here! Car seems a lot better on the road but not had a real chance to test it. Hopefully will get some decent weather this month before I SORN it for the winter.
I had Hunter alignment done to standard Z4 settings. This highlighted that my nearside RTAB was shot.
So I replaced the RTAB, Lollipops, front and rear drop links with Meyle/Lemforder ones.
Then took it to Track Torque near York for alignment to Z4 M settings after lots of research and advice on here! Car seems a lot better on the road but not had a real chance to test it. Hopefully will get some decent weather this month before I SORN it for the winter.
08 3.0 SI Roadster - Space Grey / Dream red, Eibachs & B4s, Z4M alignment
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Hello from the North East
Also managed to fit a stubby - had to replace the base (parts 2&3) as I sheared the thread.
08 3.0 SI Roadster - Space Grey / Dream red, Eibachs & B4s, Z4M alignment