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Post by Andrews.Rick » Sun Mar 03, 2019 11:14 pm

Hello all,

Had my Z4 for 4-5 weeks now and I’m loving it! Already bought a secondhand CabrioShield and brand spankers non-RFT Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 all round. I’m finding this forum really useful so I thought I’d better say hi and show a pick of my Zed.

So, hi!

I’m an engineer in the Royal Navy (Submarine service) so I’m always in a technical environment overseeing or tinkering with stuff all the time. At home I’ve been desperate to get a petrol head’s project car for years - I guess work just isn’t enough! I intend to try and do all work myself on the car. I’m already struggling with my fog light refurb so I think I’m going to be pretty reliant on this amazing forum pretty frequently.

Here’s my car....
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Red E85 2.5i M-Sport, manual. Upgrades: cruise control retrofit & LED fogs. Next: Stormwerks nob & DAB/Bluetooth.
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Post by Marlon » Sun Mar 03, 2019 11:21 pm

Welcome to the forum, thats one stunning looking Z4 :thumbsup:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Mar 03, 2019 11:26 pm

Hi and welcome. :thumbsup:

Congratulations on finding a rare colour, and I love your photos! :lol:

Luckily my fog lights didn't have any corrosion, they were just misted up. So I drilled a few holes in the bottom of the lenses and they stay clear now. But it does feel more like a bodge than a fix! :oops:
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 buzyg » Sun Mar 03, 2019 11:29 pm

Welcome to the fun side of motoring. You and your Mrs look really young to be driving a Zed. :D
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Post by Doddsy » Sun Mar 03, 2019 11:31 pm

Welcome mate. That colour looks awesome :thumbsup:
Now: Z4MC Titan Silver
Gone: E86 3.0Si Sport Titan Silver - M exhaust + bumper - Battery Relocated - Aero Front
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Post by RustyZ4 » Mon Mar 04, 2019 4:51 pm

Hi & Welcome :thumbsup:
Z4 Mineral Grey, 28i MSport Auto, lots of goodies
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Post by Dave 2 dogs » Mon Mar 04, 2019 5:15 pm

Welcome, cracking colour zed
That roof cover looks awesome too :thumbsup: :rofl:
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Post by jabber » Mon Mar 04, 2019 6:18 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum :thumbsup:
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Post by Andrews.Rick » Mon Mar 04, 2019 8:54 pm

Dave 2 dogs wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2019 5:15 pm Welcome, cracking colour zed
That roof cover looks awesome too :thumbsup: :rofl:
Thanks again Dave.

Cheers everyone for the welcome - right..... now for a new key fob battery..... and....the work begins. 🤓
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Post by firebobby » Mon Mar 04, 2019 9:36 pm

Welcome to the forum :)
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Post by Beatman » Mon Mar 04, 2019 9:47 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum. :thumbsup:
My Car- 2004 3.0se sterling grey, mv3s , satnav, heated seats, ZHP.
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Post by Haggisman » Mon Mar 04, 2019 10:06 pm

Welcome from NZ. Nice looking car and the wheels suit it. The 2.5 is a lovely engine, have fun :driving:
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Post by Jembo » Mon Mar 04, 2019 11:32 pm

Great entry pics... remember to always hide your keys
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