Hello, newbie from Essex with Z4 3.0Si

g3org3y · Post by **g3org3y** » Sat Jul 06, 2019 1:17 pm

Hello all,

Recently purchased a Z4 3.0Si Sport Roadster in Montego blue.

Has a good spec including manual box (essential for me), xenons, heated seats, Pro Nav and the DSP HiFi system. Nice to have the wind deflector and folding mirrors too.

It's a fun car, only had it a couple of days. The seller mentioned one of the previous owners did the foam removal on the sound generator which would make sense as it's rather loud! On cursory testing, didn't feel the Sport button made a huge amount of difference to the driving experience. Is it supposed to alter the steering feel or just sharpen the throttle response?

Been a BMW fanboi for years, previously owing an E30 325i Cabrio, an E34, various E36s (325 and 328). Currently also have an E91 330i Touring (wife's car).

Looking forward to joining the community and contributing.

Jembo · Post by **Jembo** » Sat Jul 06, 2019 6:33 pm

Welcome onboard... congrats & enjoy

Dave 2 dogs · Post by **Dave 2 dogs** » Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:40 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum
That’s a lovely colour zed you have there

Where are you in Essex? I’m in Wickford

firebobby · Post by **firebobby** » Sat Jul 06, 2019 9:38 pm

Welcome to the forum, nice looking Zed

Haggisman · Post by **Haggisman** » Sat Jul 06, 2019 10:42 pm

Methinks you like Blue, don’t blame you, the car’s look great and welcome to the forum and Z4 ownership. Lot’s of info on here. Enjoy

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Sat Jul 06, 2019 10:57 pm

BMW fun and practically a almost perfect two car garage.

Welcome aboard.

g3org3y · Post by **g3org3y** » Sat Jul 06, 2019 11:24 pm

Thanks for the warm welcome chaps.

As mentioned, my main experience has been of E30 and E36s so all these new fangled E91s and E85s are a novelty to me!

Dave 2 dogs wrote: ↑Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:40 pm Where are you in Essex? I’m in Wickford

In a village north of Colchester.

Haggisman wrote: ↑Sat Jul 06, 2019 10:42 pm Methinks you like Blue, don’t blame you, the car’s look great and welcome to the forum and Z4 ownership.

My E36 Touring was blue as well (Montreal Blue).

buzyg wrote: ↑Sat Jul 06, 2019 10:57 pm BMW fun and practically a almost perfect two car garage. Welcome aboard.

Thanks. Also got the old VW Polo for a tip/crap job car. 1.0 litre, 50bhp, it's a performance car.

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Sat Jul 06, 2019 11:34 pm

g3org3y wrote: ↑Sat Jul 06, 2019 11:24 pm Thanks for the warm welcome chaps.

As mentioned, my main experience has been of E30 and E36s so all these new fangled E91s and E85s are a novelty to me!

Dave 2 dogs wrote: ↑Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:40 pm Where are you in Essex? I’m in Wickford
In a village north of Colchester.

Haggisman wrote: ↑Sat Jul 06, 2019 10:42 pm Methinks you like Blue, don’t blame you, the car’s look great and welcome to the forum and Z4 ownership.
My E36 Touring was blue as well (Montreal Blue).

buzyg wrote: ↑Sat Jul 06, 2019 10:57 pm BMW fun and practically a almost perfect two car garage. Welcome aboard.
Thanks. Also got the old VW Polo for a tip/crap job car. 1.0 litre, 50bhp, it's a performance car.

Every home need a tipper. Ours is. Mazda2 at present. Racing car though, a whole 101 bhp in a shoe.

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Sat Jul 06, 2019 11:46 pm

So we meet again!

Anyway, welcome to the forum - gotta love a Montego Blue 3.0Si!

Plus you have the rear parking sensors, cruise control and MFSW which were all options too.

And a 330i to go with it - just the job.

Sadly I don't have a performance Polo, but I'm sure my niece would lend me her 65bhp one if I asked nicely!

Having the foam(s) out of the sound generator will make it a bit louder, but even as standard they sound much better than a 330i - I suppose they were aimed at different buyers.

The Sport button is supposed to sharpen throttle response and steering I believe, but I couldn't detect any difference either!

Perfect weather to enjoy it too.

g3org3y · Post by **g3org3y** » Sun Jul 07, 2019 12:10 am

Hello Mr Tidy, fancy seeing you here.

Yes, it's a well spec'd example. All rain today so not much opportunity for any topless action.

Need to get used to the sitting position, long bonnet and sitting so far to the back of the car feels quite unusual. Also got to keep an eye on the roof drain plug situation. Read quite a few tutorials about draining it properly as well as the 'quick and dirty' method.

Suppose the next question is if/when to do the waterpump.

Anyone able to recommend any roof motor relocation specialists down south?

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Sun Jul 07, 2019 12:40 am

Shame about your weather - it's been dry and hot here all day.

As my Z4 A/C isn't fixed yet I used my 330i and stepped back in time with the sunroof open!

I think the low seating position just in front of the rear wheels in the Z4 is what makes it feel a bit special.

Water pumps seem to be a bit random - I read 8 to 10 years when I joined here. Sure enough my 1st Coupe had one die at 9 years and 60K miles.

My E91 325i had one die at 12 years and 135K miles, so I'd guess that might have been it's 2nd one!

You may not have any evidence of yours having had a new one, but I'd be surprised if it was still on the original so you may have years to go. Seeing as you have two cars with an N52 it might be worth buying a pump when you can get one for a good price, just in case - Pierburg made the OEM ones. (They can be cheaper from Germany). I probably need to do that.

As far as roof motor revivers/relocators go the nearest one to you I know of is "bowser134" in Yateley, Hampshire:- viewtopic.php?f=2&t=89241&hilit=bowser

Otherwise it's Bristol, Warrington or Durham.

Stuartt · Post by **Stuartt** » Sun Jul 07, 2019 7:45 am

Hi and welcome, good to see another Essex member

Stuart

Crazy Harry · Post by **Crazy Harry** » Sun Jul 07, 2019 8:12 am

Hi and welcome - 3.0 roadster in montego blue (snap

) and almost a double our other daily is a 520d touring!

Quite a few forum Zeds in East Anglia but more your end than mine I think.

g3org3y · Post by **g3org3y** » Sun Jul 07, 2019 5:35 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Sun Jul 07, 2019 12:40 am As far as roof motor revivers/relocators go the nearest one to you I know of is "bowser134" in Yateley, Hampshire:- viewtopic.php?f=2&t=89241&hilit=bowser

Thanks for the info. Something to consider. I actually checked the drain holes today. Right side was blocked with standing water. After unblocking (with a wire coat hanger), flows perfectly. Left side was actually clear.

Stuartt wrote: ↑Sun Jul 07, 2019 7:45 am Hi and welcome, good to see another Essex member

Thank you. It's the only way (so I've heard).

Crazy Harry wrote: ↑Sun Jul 07, 2019 8:12 am Hi and welcome - 3.0 roadster in montego blue (snap ) and almost a double our other daily is a 520d touring!

Thanks! Yes, a Touring + Roadster = best of both worlds.

Decided on the petrol for our Touring as my wife doesn't do mega miles.

g3org3y · Post by **g3org3y** » Thu Jul 11, 2019 8:36 am

Aircon issue finally sorted on the wife's 330i, picked up from the garage yesterday evening, so here are the 330i and the Z4 pictured together for the first time.

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