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First time Z4 owner
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First time Z4 owner
Always admired the shape of the z4. A friend had a coupe from new back in 2007 and since then I always wanted one, only I wanted the convertible.
Almost 14yrs later I today drove home a 3.0i 2004 black Z4 roadster and I have to say I’m over the moon with it! The straight six burbled all the way home and with the top down I found myself smiling away....
The only strange behaviour I found (and I am aware of steering issues) whilst i was on the motorway was that the steering became very light and it tracked a lot with the steering feeling loose - any views/opinions appreciated....Apologies this kind of issue has probably been covered many times!
Almost 14yrs later I today drove home a 3.0i 2004 black Z4 roadster and I have to say I’m over the moon with it! The straight six burbled all the way home and with the top down I found myself smiling away....
The only strange behaviour I found (and I am aware of steering issues) whilst i was on the motorway was that the steering became very light and it tracked a lot with the steering feeling loose - any views/opinions appreciated....Apologies this kind of issue has probably been covered many times!
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- Lifer
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First time Z4 owner
Hello and welcome to the forum, nice choice of car, we like to see pics
is the car on run flat tyres? if so could be the problem and most people ditch the ASAP
is the car on run flat tyres? if so could be the problem and most people ditch the ASAP
M4 Vert in Yas Marina Blue
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
- Mr Tidy
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First time Z4 owner
Hi and welcome to the forum.
I'll warn you now though people will be along soon asking for photos!
Z4s often suffer from "tramlining" - usually cured by getting any tired suspension bushes replaced and fitting non-runflat tyres.
Hope you can get that issue resolved and then just enjoy your straight 6 - but they can be addictive.
I'll warn you now though people will be along soon asking for photos!
Z4s often suffer from "tramlining" - usually cured by getting any tired suspension bushes replaced and fitting non-runflat tyres.
Hope you can get that issue resolved and then just enjoy your straight 6 - but they can be addictive.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
- Reamesy
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First time Z4 owner
Welcome to the forum.
Have a look at this post. I had the same issue as others and it fixed my steering
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=100725
Have a look at this post. I had the same issue as others and it fixed my steering
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=100725
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
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- Lifer
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First time Z4 owner
Welcome to the forum, I thought my car wanted to kill me when I first drove it on the motorway. It had next to no feedback in the steering, I changed the tyres from RF's, that helped, but still wasn't happy. I then changed the wheels for 18", this helped , but still not happy. I moved the concentric ring on the electric steering motor next, this sorted the problem. My Zed now drive's beautifully.
Oh, and we like photos
Oh, and we like photos
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
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- Lifer
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First time Z4 owner
Looks very nice
M4 Vert in Yas Marina Blue
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
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- Lifer
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First time Z4 owner
Hi and welcome
Z less again
14 E89 Z4 2.0 msport grey gone now
10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
Gone 04 E85 z4 3.0 Maldives blue smg
14 E89 Z4 2.0 msport grey gone now
10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
Gone 04 E85 z4 3.0 Maldives blue smg
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First time Z4 owner
Thanks for all the comments and advise... will look through these and sure I will fix the steering
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First time Z4 owner
Beautiful ride, man! Congratulations
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First time Z4 owner
welcome to the forum looks beautiful
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First time Z4 owner
Hi and welcome from a recent newbie, car looks lovely