Newbie from Hants UK

sure2drive · Post by **sure2drive** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 5:37 pm

Hi All,
I have been lurking on the site since October last year when I was first thinking of getting another sports car (after a long gap) and eventually bought my Z4 2.0i 2008 in late January. I have posted a few queries since joining and thanks to those who helped with their replies, and have been conscious of the fact that I have not introduced myself, or posted pictures, as is customary on the site.
So here are a few of my new toy. I believe it has a few extras, like the rear carbon thingy at the back, the tie bar in the engine compartment, and maybe the front spoiler bit, although I am not sure if this is standard or not.
I like it very much though, it is a great drivers car, and I appreciate the comradeship and help this site gives.
The pics aren't the best in the world, one is taken with a friends phone which is the best I think, the rest with my old digital camera which I now think needs to be upgraded!
I hope they are ok, i am still learning and finding my way round the site.
regards to all and "safe driving"
Clive

mackharry · Post by **mackharry** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 5:58 pm

Welcome along, car looks great, best colour but I'm biased!

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 6:01 pm

Looks like its got the much sort after aero side skirts too

Welcome along

Worcester_spoon · Post by **Worcester_spoon** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 6:05 pm

Welcome form another Hants based member.

Frankie169 · Post by **Frankie169** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 6:19 pm

Welcome and jealous

. Lived in Lymington for a years year ago, moving away was worse decision I made, best regarding work but still miss the place

Enjoy the forum, it’s a great place to hang out and full of helpful members

MACK · Post by **MACK** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 6:29 pm

Welcome aboard, I had a 5 year hiatus between my last sports car and buying my E85 back in 2015. Best decision I'd made in a long time, especially considering the relatively low price these cars are.

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 6:58 pm

Welcome to the fold.

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 9:33 pm

Hi and welcome.

Good looking car and great scenery!

I went along to the Z4 day at Beaulieu last year - if there's another you won't have far to go!

sure2drive · Post by **sure2drive** » Thu Apr 25, 2019 6:16 pm

Marlon wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2019 6:01 pm Looks like its got the much sort after aero side skirts too Welcome along

Thank you for the welcome everyone, I hope to meet some other owners if possible. I am interested in Marlon's post as when I bought it the dealer told me the vehicle had some extras which he thought would have originally been fitted to the car, and which he said were probably for the showroom visitors, and he pointed out the front as an example. I hadn't realised these were called side skirts (still much to learn!) but I did like the look and wondered if he was telling porkies and they were standard, but perhaps he was right and they were an option. Have to admit though, they helped with the sale!

jabber · Post by **jabber** » Thu Apr 25, 2019 7:29 pm

Hi and welcome

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Thu Apr 25, 2019 7:38 pm

sure2drive wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2019 6:16 pm
Marlon wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2019 6:01 pm Looks like its got the much sort after aero side skirts too Welcome along
Thank you for the welcome everyone, I hope to meet some other owners if possible. I am interested in Marlon's post as when I bought it the dealer told me the vehicle had some extras which he thought would have originally been fitted to the car, and which he said were probably for the showroom visitors, and he pointed out the front as an example. I hadn't realised these were called side skirts (still much to learn!) but I did like the look and wondered if he was telling porkies and they were standard, but perhaps he was right and they were an option. Have to admit though, they helped with the sale!

They're not standard for that model, however its more likely that a previous owner has modified the car with the M front bumper (EDIT: I think?), the rear diffuser and the aero side skirts

paddy wright · Post by **paddy wright** » Thu Apr 25, 2019 8:45 pm

Lovely car

Chris_D · Post by **Chris_D** » Thu Apr 25, 2019 9:05 pm

Welcome. Great looking zed!
That looks like a Hamann front spoiler (?)
And can't help feeling that the look would be complete if the grill surrounds were blacked-out instead of chrome...

boatyhacker · Post by **boatyhacker** » Thu Apr 25, 2019 9:22 pm

That's a great looking car!

firebobby · Post by **firebobby** » Thu Apr 25, 2019 10:02 pm

Welcome to the forum, great looking zed

Why not get booked onto the English Welsh meet and drive. Should be another fantastic meet and you will meet quite a few members too.

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