Greetings from West Oxfordshire

OxfordSteve · Post by **OxfordSteve** » Mon Sep 02, 2019 4:49 pm

Afternoon all, new owner here from West Oxfordshire.

Newly (well a couple of months ago) acquired Z4 2.0 on a 56 plate in metallic black with a nice fruity exhaust.

Before anyone says anything, I KNOW it's not especially quick, but with the roof off, on British roads, does it really matter?

So far, all I've done to it is got a Bluetooth dongle that plugs into the cd changer in the boot.

What needs doing to it:
Small patch of rust bubbling on one wheel arch, and there is a fair bit of laquer peel on the bumper and a few scratches.
The hinge on the glove box is knackered (not that it seems big enough to put much in)
Gear knob is worn and looks shabby - fancy something a bit shorter - any suggestions?

The only other thing that's weird if from the fuel gauge saying it is just about running on fumes, with 15 miles showing on the range, I can only get 45 litres to fill it up. Is the fuel gauge known to be a bit ropey?

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Mon Sep 02, 2019 5:35 pm

All that really matters is that the roof can be lowered?

Welcome to the world of Zed.

Chippie · Post by **Chippie** » Mon Sep 02, 2019 6:52 pm

Hi and welcome
Let’s have some pics please

paddy wright · Post by **paddy wright** » Mon Sep 02, 2019 7:10 pm

Welcome along- they only have 50 litre tanks so 45 from empty isn’t too surprising.

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Mon Sep 02, 2019 8:28 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum.

I thought they had 55 litre tanks, but even going by the "miles left" on the OBC I hardly ever get much more than 40 litres in when I fill up.

A ZHP gear-knob is a popular modification - it's shorter and heavier.

Hope this link works:- https://www.amazon.co.uk/BMW-25-11-896- ... =8-2-fkmr2

But I think you can get them cheaper than that from Soper of Lincoln (they do a forum discount) or Cotswold BMW - but I'm pretty sure that is the right Part Number.

And don't forget we like to see photos of new members' cars!

OxfordSteve · Post by **OxfordSteve** » Mon Sep 02, 2019 10:19 pm

I will sort a pic or 2 when I get the chance.

That knob looks sweet (as it were!), I'll have to sort one of those, I have already managed to get the old one off.

I have noticed that on a long drive, my head gets burnt!

I thought they were 55l tanks, but I only tend to brim cars if I am going on a decent journey, so its no big deal really.

gerryp · Post by **gerryp** » Wed Sep 04, 2019 3:57 pm

Welcome along.

firebobby · Post by **firebobby** » Wed Sep 04, 2019 9:23 pm

Welcome to the forum, are we allowed to see your Zed then

OxfordSteve · Post by **OxfordSteve** » Thu Sep 05, 2019 4:53 pm

Try that!

firebobby · Post by **firebobby** » Thu Sep 05, 2019 6:24 pm

That's better

OxfordSteve · Post by **OxfordSteve** » Fri Sep 06, 2019 4:53 pm

My new knob, as it were.....

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Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Fri Sep 06, 2019 8:15 pm

Nice - a ZHP is a huge improvement.

JoshsZ4M · Post by **JoshsZ4M** » Fri Sep 13, 2019 11:43 pm

Nice motor Steve! Will look out for you around West Oxon

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