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Post by andy_k » Sat Jan 04, 2020 8:33 pm

Hi all

I bought my first z4 (2.0i) back in September last year. Up until then I didn't really have much interest in cars... Now I've been driving it for a while, I absolutely adore it. I love how it drives, the sound, the look, everything and want to learn as much as possible.
Visited a few sites mooching around and stumbled across this forum where everyone seems nice, helpful and like me, love their Z4's.

Having looked at some of the beautiful z4's people have on here, there seem to be loads of modifications that can be done to improve the car and I'm looking forward to spending time on here with you all.

So I guess I'd just like to say hi, and ask if anyone has any hints or tips on what I can/should do to my Z4 to improve it, then that would be much appreciated.

Photo attached on the day I collected it :-)
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Post by firebobby » Sat Jan 04, 2020 8:49 pm

Welcome to the forum, you have arrived at the right place for Zeds, always plenty going on here.
Nice looking Zed you have there, where abouts are you
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
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Post by andy_k » Sat Jan 04, 2020 8:52 pm

Hey firebobby - I'm in Cheshire.
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sat Jan 04, 2020 8:53 pm

Hi and welcome - I love the red seats. :thumbsup:

From what I have read a remap seems pretty popular! And swapping the run-flat tyres for non run-flats.
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Post by Smartbear » Sat Jan 04, 2020 9:03 pm

Hi, standard 20i Dyno print out
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20i Dyno print out after remap
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e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
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Post by andy_k » Sat Jan 04, 2020 9:14 pm

Blimey - Smartbear the remap looks tasty. How much should I be paying for something like that, and is it safe?
I bought the car 5 years old with 15K on the clock. I plan on keeping this car for a few years, I like it so much.
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Post by Smartbear » Sat Jan 04, 2020 9:26 pm

andy_k wrote: ↑Sat Jan 04, 2020 9:14 pm Blimey - Smartbear the remap looks tasty. How much should I be paying for something like that, and is it safe?
I bought the car 5 years old with 15K on the clock. I plan on keeping this car for a few years, I like it so much.
Yeah, it’s safe as that’s only a little higher than the 28i version which has an identical engine. There’s a few different companies offering remaps so it’s best to shop around, it’s usually best to go with a company that’s well known & been used before by others :thumbsup:
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e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
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Post by metal licker » Sat Jan 04, 2020 9:27 pm

Hi and welcome aboard :thumbsup:
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Post by buzyg » Sat Jan 04, 2020 9:31 pm

Welcome to the board. Crisp looking Z4. 8) :thumbsup:
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Post by Chippie » Sat Jan 04, 2020 11:05 pm

Hi and welcome
Great looking z4 and a photo on your 1sts post well done 👍
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Post by Tarzan » Mon Jan 06, 2020 4:40 pm

Hi and welcome
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