Picked up the Z4 2.5 Si M-Sport today :) Photos added

Simon19879 · Post by **Simon19879** » Thu Mar 12, 2020 12:21 am

Back again, little update...

Well I've had my Audi A3 2.0 Tdi Sport 08 with DPF Delete for circum 10 Years (Still have it..My work horse), and I've just purchased myself a 2006 Z4 2.5 Si M-sport with cream leathers and, I have to say I had forgotten how much I missed driving a petrol car

The sound from this thing is a real smile maker, picked it up and went out and about giving it a blip here and there and did 39 miles and it used just under an 1/8th of a tank. Which I am more than happy with as I only drive 4 or 5 miles a day for work and picking up the daughter from primary school. Probably abit more giddy on the throttle than I will be in a few weeks.

Safe to say that I have not regretted buying it at all, actually quite the opposite its one of my best ideas, I did only plan on doing a bit of a tyre kicking session at a local garage but saw this and after a test drive I put a deposit down

I'll upload my own photos of the car tomorrow after my night shift.

What sort of mods/benefits are done to these engines/Cars??

Just purchased a new Aux installation, Spotify is a must.

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Thu Mar 12, 2020 12:29 am

Welcome to the forum. They do sound rather good.

tadekk · Post by **tadekk** » Thu Mar 12, 2020 12:30 am

Please post some pics. Also, I can shamelessly recommend my project tread for list of common mods

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Simon19879 · Post by **Simon19879** » Thu Mar 12, 2020 12:46 am

Thanks lads I love the thing only bought it for abit of a toy, but I can see it turning into my every day car when I only need 2 Seats to be honest

I'll get some photos taken tomorrow when I'm up. Night off tomorrow so it's a trip up Trogh Bowland during the day, Wet or dry I'm having a nice long drive out to get some scenery shots

I'll take a look at your thread thanks alot

Simon19879 · Post by **Simon19879** » Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:12 pm

Love the new motor, found out I have already had an Aux lead fitted. It was hidden under the dash above the ashtray

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Simon19879 · Post by **Simon19879** » Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:14 pm

Dont know why the photos have uploaded on their side view

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:36 pm

Welcome to the forum , unusual wheels , not seen those on any Z before

they look well

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Mon Mar 16, 2020 6:33 pm

Simon19879 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 12, 2020 12:21 am Back again, little update...

Well I've had my Audi A3 2.0 Tdi Sport 08 with DPF Delete for circum 10 Years (Still have it..My work horse), and I've just purchased myself a 2006 Z4 2.5 Si M-sport with cream leathers and, I have to say I had forgotten how much I missed driving a petrol car

The sound from this thing is a real smile maker, picked it up and went out and about giving it a blip here and there and did 39 miles and it used just under an 1/8th of a tank. Which I am more than happy with as I only drive 4 or 5 miles a day for work and picking up the daughter from primary school. Probably abit more giddy on the throttle than I will be in a few weeks.

Safe to say that I have not regretted buying it at all, actually quite the opposite its one of my best ideas, I did only plan on doing a bit of a tyre kicking session at a local garage but saw this and after a test drive I put a deposit down

I'll upload my own photos of the car tomorrow after my night shift.

What sort of mods/benefits are done to these engines/Cars??

Just purchased a new Aux installation, Spotify is a must.

Glad you like it, the wheels grown on you any? I think they look even nicer now it’s photographed outside

Haggisman · Post by **Haggisman** » Mon Mar 16, 2020 7:08 pm

Welcome, imo the wheels really suit the car which looks great. You’ll love the car even more when the roof is down.

enzed4 · Post by **enzed4** » Mon Mar 16, 2020 7:54 pm

Welcome to the forum from an ex 2.5si owner. Great fun, and in the best colour.
Just curious from those photos, are the headlights different - ie, has one been replaced?.
Best mod to get is the Gaptech RCH+. Easy to fit, and gives one touch open-close from inside the cabin, and 3 clicks open/close from the remote. You'll wonder why it didn't come like that from the factory

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Mon Mar 16, 2020 8:52 pm

enzed4 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 16, 2020 7:54 pm Welcome to the forum from an ex 2.5si owner. Great fun, and in the best colour.
Just curious from those photos, are the headlights different - ie, has one been replaced?.
Best mod to get is the Gaptech RCH+. Easy to fit, and gives one touch open-close from inside the cabin, and 3 clicks open/close from the remote. You'll wonder why it didn't come like that from the factory

It looks like the near side light has been sourced from a 3litre as the 2.5si had the black inside look

Rob

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Mon Mar 16, 2020 9:16 pm

Hi and welcome - your car looks great, and I love those wheels.

Where you found the Aux port above the ashtray is where BMW put them! My last 3.0Si was slightly to early to have one as standard, but I eventually discovered someone had retro-fitted one in the glovebox.

Simon19879 · Post by **Simon19879** » Mon Mar 16, 2020 11:38 pm

Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 16, 2020 6:33 pm
Simon19879 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 12, 2020 12:21 am Back again, little update...

Well I've had my Audi A3 2.0 Tdi Sport 08 with DPF Delete for circum 10 Years (Still have it..My work horse), and I've just purchased myself a 2006 Z4 2.5 Si M-sport with cream leathers and, I have to say I had forgotten how much I missed driving a petrol car

The sound from this thing is a real smile maker, picked it up and went out and about giving it a blip here and there and did 39 miles and it used just under an 1/8th of a tank. Which I am more than happy with as I only drive 4 or 5 miles a day for work and picking up the daughter from primary school. Probably abit more giddy on the throttle than I will be in a few weeks.

Safe to say that I have not regretted buying it at all, actually quite the opposite its one of my best ideas, I did only plan on doing a bit of a tyre kicking session at a local garage but saw this and after a test drive I put a deposit down

I'll upload my own photos of the car tomorrow after my night shift.

What sort of mods/benefits are done to these engines/Cars??

Just purchased a new Aux installation, Spotify is a must.
Glad you like it, the wheels grown on you any? I think they look even nicer now it’s photographed outside

Not really growing on me yet. Think BMW 19's might be the way forward for me

Simon19879 · Post by **Simon19879** » Mon Mar 16, 2020 11:39 pm

Haggisman wrote: ↑Mon Mar 16, 2020 7:08 pm Welcome, imo the wheels really suit the car which looks great. You’ll love the car even more when the roof is down.

I've had it down today while it was sunny for a few hours

Simon19879 · Post by **Simon19879** » Mon Mar 16, 2020 11:40 pm

enzed4 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 16, 2020 7:54 pm Welcome to the forum from an ex 2.5si owner. Great fun, and in the best colour.
Just curious from those photos, are the headlights different - ie, has one been replaced?.
Best mod to get is the Gaptech RCH+. Easy to fit, and gives one touch open-close from inside the cabin, and 3 clicks open/close from the remote. You'll wonder why it didn't come like that from the factory

Not sure about the headlight one has some fade know it that I'll restore and see if they look alike after that.

How do I do the roof mod is it a main dealer job

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