bmw tech here

[enuff_zed]

Welcome to the forum. What a great resource to offer up.
Good news on the M54 for me as that is what wifey has (2.5i)
Of course, I've already got a small bet down that someone on here somewhere will argue that black is white with you at some point

[Argyll Andy]

Of course, I've already got a small bet down that someone on here somewhere will argue that black is white with you at some point

Yes I agree......... it’ll probably be you to win your bet

[blp2]

Is there an app for this forum?

[markplant]

Is there an app for this forum?

No
I belive years ago it was on taptalk
And welcome

[BSVA]

blp2, welcome to this forum. I have a 2004 Z4 3.0i bought from new. Not many problems with this car. I am located in SE Virginia. In my area we have the worst BMW dealership around. So I have been taking on any issues with my car.

[blp2]

thank you for welcoming me here. im learning how to nav this forum. im sorry that your dealership experience has been a negative one. ask me anything i will do my best to help you out.

[maxman]

Looking at the photo of the two cars side by side,I'm surprised how much smaller the e85 looks.Those wheels and the e85 in Red look really good

[Ed.Straker]

Welcome, is that a Maine plate adorning your lovely Zed

[Mr Tidy]

Hi and welcome to the forum with your great looking Z4.

[blunderthumbs]

Welcome to the forum. I'm sure you will become a very popular member offering your advice and tips to keep our beloved Zeds on the road.

[blp2]

thanks for the warm welcoming. i live in Massachusetts. those rims were the 17 inch wheel package back then.i have replaced the conv top motor. that is a job takes me about 4 hrs [we charge 6hrs labor] and i do not look foward to doing it. hard and lots of chances to do paint damage.also if the roof is lite color,chance of marking it with the butal sealing seal. also how did you relocate the conv top motor.....

[Highland Spirit]

hi im new here, so if i am messing up sorry. just letting everyone know that i work at bmw dealership and have work for bmw for 42 years.If i can answer any questions please ask ...not saying i know everything but just want to help out.

Hi and a warm welcome from the Scottish Highlands. I used to work in the late nineties in Kennebunkport, Maine and did the occasional visit to Boston and Martha’s Vineyard. Beautiful places.

I have an 2010 Z4 M and wonder if there is any simple way to increase the speed slightly at which it is possible to open or close the roof. Currently it is about walking speed, something like 5mph and also is it possible to program the mechanism in such a way that it one isn’t required to hold the button and until it is fully opened or closed.

Any help is much appreciated.

Ron

[blp2]

i was born in maine.the cape is great place to summer at. so the roof mph limit is in the cvm and dme which cant at [dealership level] be changed.there is also concern wind bending the frame says bmw.bmw reasoning for the holding down the button on key fob or inside button is there is not any anti trapping. so having you hold the buttons down is the safety feature.

[Argyll Andy]

I have an 2010 Z4 M and wonder if there is any simple way to increase the speed slightly at which it is possible to open or close the roof. Currently it is about walking speed, something like 5mph and also is it possible to program the mechanism in such a way that it one isn’t required to hold the button and until it is fully opened or closed.

Any help is much appreciated.

Rob, a SmartTop will sort both these issues for you. I bought mine mainly for the one touch opening/closing.

There was one n here for a very reasonable price the other day but sold very quickly. When o bought mine I decided new rather than 2nd hand as there’s not much in the price and the fetch a good 75%+ resale

[Highland Spirit]

I have an 2010 Z4 M and wonder if there is any simple way to increase the speed slightly at which it is possible to open or close the roof. Currently it is about walking speed, something like 5mph and also is it possible to program the mechanism in such a way that it one isn’t required to hold the button and until it is fully opened or closed.

Any help is much appreciated.

Rob, a SmartTop will sort both these issues for you. I bought mine mainly for the one touch opening/closing.

There was one n here for a very reasonable price the other day but sold very quickly. When o bought mine I decided new rather than 2nd hand as there’s not much in the price and the fetch a good 75%+ resale

Andy, I looked into the SmartTop option but read that several people experienced various hardtop problems and/ or car software issues leading to expensive and time consuming faults. Hence I am little hesitant in purchasing one. How long have you had it and did you have any issues?