Just looking for my first z4

Mike gorman · Post by **Mike gorman** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 9:07 am

Hi ,
Anyone here done the backbox delete? Is it too loud or just right .
Just seems a bit too civilised at present otherwise chuffed to bits with it , now the weather will turn wet

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Had a good run out yesterday and even had the roof down, was a blast!

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 12:03 pm

Mike gorman wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 9:07 am Hi ,
Anyone here done the backbox delete? Is it too loud or just right .
Just seems a bit too civilised at present otherwise chuffed to bits with it , now the weather will turn wet .
Had a good run out yesterday and even had the roof down, was a blast!

Not been tempted myself but read of many complaining of drone afterwards

Rob

mr.tourette · Post by **mr.tourette** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 12:23 pm

think a backbox mod rather than adelete would be more pleasant to the ear.. or of course the more expensive route of an aftermarket system. I actually think the 23i has a fairly nice tone, not particularly loud but not too quiet either.

mr.tourette · Post by **mr.tourette** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 12:27 pm

and also

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 12:48 pm

mr.tourette wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 12:23 pm think a backbox mod rather than adelete would be more pleasant to the ear.. or of course the more expensive route of an aftermarket system. I actually think the 23i has a fairly nice tone, not particularly loud but not too quiet either.

And possibly even better if it had the induction pipe and kit fitted on it that I’ve got sitting in the cupboard

Mike gorman · Post by **Mike gorman** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 4:05 pm

Anyone please tell me where I can get magnolia leather spray paint for my seats .
And anyadvise on back box delete.
Thanks in advance.
Mike.

Mike gorman · Post by **Mike gorman** » Sun Oct 04, 2020 10:16 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Sat Sep 26, 2020 8:01 pm Great news Mike!

I hope you realise we'll want to see photos of your car once you have it!

Thanks m8 will get pics when the sun shines

Mike gorman · Post by **Mike gorman** » Sun Oct 04, 2020 10:21 pm

Went out today but just managed to get home before the dreaded rain started! Still enjoyed a good blast while it lasted !

Mike gorman · Post by **Mike gorman** » Fri Oct 09, 2020 12:49 pm

Chippie wrote: ↑Sat Sep 26, 2020 7:01 pm
Mike gorman wrote: ↑Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:26 pm I found one! getting delivered next week , red ,magnolia ,semi aoto, and nav e23i 53K. Spotless .
Was ladies car for last two years ( garage owners wife).
Congratulations on the new purchase and welcome to the forum

Thanks Chippie

Mike gorman · Post by **Mike gorman** » Fri Oct 09, 2020 12:49 pm

Thanks Chippie!

Mike gorman · Post by **Mike gorman** » Sun Oct 11, 2020 7:53 am

gadgetJunky72 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2020 10:07 pm Hi,

I don't have a z4 any more, but have had 6 of them. All 3ltr. If you can afford it I'd say go for it. it's always been the top of the range apart from the "M" version, which means in most cases more equipment as standard or people specced them better.

2009 would be the last of the old shape (E85) soft top and new shape (E89) folding metal roof. so you'll need to decide which you're gonna go for. I've had one E85 and 5 E89s. The E89 is more refined than the E85, but that's not always what you want. There's loads of info on this site for every model, engine size, colour combo. so the more you read the better prepared you'll be when you go to look at one.

Good luck with the search.

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Hi Gadget junkie,
Just a belated thanks for your advice ,still working out where to write replies to people .
Sorted a car now so when ( or if) we get some sunshine I will try to post up some pics of my car,
Thanks again, Mike .

Mike gorman · Post by **Mike gorman** » Mon Oct 12, 2020 2:52 pm

Just a quick post to put some pics of my recent purchase.
Cheers Mike.

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Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Mon Oct 12, 2020 8:28 pm

Your car looks great, and that is a lovely colour combination.

Mike gorman · Post by **Mike gorman** » Wed Oct 14, 2020 5:02 am

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Mon Oct 12, 2020 8:28 pm Your car looks great, and that is a lovely colour combination.

Cheers mr Tidy

loving it already but need to get rid of the 'run flats ' I see why everyone recons their no good, but they have loads of meat on them. Seems to have a bit of poke for a 2.5!

Big Bad Boris · Post by **Big Bad Boris** » Wed Oct 14, 2020 10:44 am

Good looking car Mike. I recently changed out my run-flats (19 inch). The existing ones (with decent tread) sold for over £50 each on Ebay, so you can claw some cash back that way if you make the change to “normal” tyres. Also to help protect the alloys a little more I fitted 35 profile on the rear (rather than 30) as well as the extra protection it also has the added by product that they are actually cheaper than the 30 profile.

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