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Post by Murray104 » Thu Jun 10, 2021 9:53 pm

I am a new member. Thanks for letting me join.

I just took delivery of my new Z4 on May 12th. So far, I have only managed 245 miles on it, none with the top down so far. I live in the desert of Arizona and it's just a bit on the warm side. Forecasting 117F next week. :tumbleweed:

I recently completed the lease of a C63s. It had a few "modifications" and was a blast to drive. Alas, there are so many cars and so little time. I have never owned a BMW before but have always been fascinated by the Z3/Z4. So far, I am very pleased and I can see this becoming a long term vehicle for me. I configured and ordered it exactly the way I wanted it. I ordered it at the end of January and it was delivered in mid-May. It probably would have been quicker but the transport ship got caught in a block-up of the Suez Canal and was delayed getting to the port in Germany.

I am looking to add a few modifications to enhance performance; primarily in the exhaust and air intake areas. Any recommendations and/or advice would be greatly welcomed. Thanks again.
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Post by PointedMarlin » Thu Jun 10, 2021 9:58 pm

Hi & welcome to the forum from a fellow newbie

Lovely looking car :thumbsup:

You’ll find loads of ideas & suggestions on here everyone is welcoming enjoy driving the Zed :driving:
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Post by Ole gits rule » Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:04 pm

Hello and welcome - great to see pics the first post :thumbsup:

Andy will be along now wishing his was there - not long to wait buddy :rofl:
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Post by Argyll Andy » Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:11 pm

Hello and welcome.

Car looks lovely, same as the one I’m picking up in a few weeks but mine has black leather.

Re additions, this site has some exhausts available and they have sound clips of them versus standard on each tab. The M40i one in sports sounds pretty good :thumbsup:

https://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw/z/g2 ... dster.html

Enjoy your new car and hopefully the temperatures drop to let you get the roof down l can’t believe I’m saying that when I sometimes need to clear the snow off of mine to get the roof down :lol:

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    Post by Murray104 » Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:29 pm

    Thank you Andy! The information is greatly appreciated. If you get tired of the snow, come on out to AZ. Just be sure to bring your dental records so they can identify your burned mortal remains. :lol:
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    Post by Argyll Andy » Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:29 pm

    Ole gits rule wrote: Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:04 pm Andy will be along now wishing his was there - not long to wait buddy
    :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: No, not long, picked the registration number today and confirmed the accessories I want :thumbsup:

      G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully :oops:)
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      E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
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      Post by Ole gits rule » Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:32 pm

      Argyll Andy wrote: Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:29 pm
      Ole gits rule wrote: Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:04 pm Andy will be along now wishing his was there - not long to wait buddy
      :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: No, not long, picked the registration number today and confirmed the accessories I want :thumbsup:
      Good stuff buddy - will be strange leaving that calibra behind :D - what options have you selected

      One day I will get a orange first edition - future planning :thumbsup:
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      Post by Pondrew » Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:40 pm

      Hello and welcome. Why have you had the top up in 117f heat? If you say it's too hot for top down, you get zero sympathy this side of the pond! :)
      Argyll Andy wrote: Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:29 pm picked the registration number today
      Do BMW class the reg number as an extra now too? Options list: steering wheel, seats, registration number :poke:
      All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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      Post by Ole gits rule » Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:46 pm

      Pondrew wrote: Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:40 pm Hello and welcome. Why have you had the top up in 117f heat? If you say it's too hot for top down, you get zero sympathy this side of the pond! :)
      Argyll Andy wrote: Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:29 pm picked the registration number today
      Do BMW class the reg number as an extra now too? Options list: steering wheel, seats, registration number :poke:
      Some people won't put the top down in extreme heat - Spanish people do the same and it baffled me as well :?

      Indicators are optional extras and rarely ever ticked on the list
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      Post by Pondrew » Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:01 pm

      Parking sensors are only used on BMs so you don't hit the tw*t in front while flashing your lights for them to get out of the way :thumbsup:

      Indicators? What are they for?
      All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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      Post by Pondrew » Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:04 pm

      Ole gits rule wrote: Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:04 pm great to see piscine the first post
      FISH? :rofl:
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      All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

      2024 Audi A4 avant 40 black edition petrol
      2025 Ford Focus ST 'track pack'. Go-kart with sat nav.
      Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half.
      No Z4 anymore!
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      Post by Argyll Andy » Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:05 pm

      Murray104 wrote: Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:29 pm Thank you Andy! The information is greatly appreciated. If you get tired of the snow, come on out to AZ. Just be sure to bring your dental records so they can identify your burned mortal remains. :lol:
      I’m in the west coast of Scotland, we rust, not tan. I would turn to dust in that heat when I stepped off of the plane :lol:

      Oh and if your wallet is deep, here’s an intake :cry:

      https://www.gruppemdirect.com/products/ ... 894f&_ss=r
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        Post by buzyg » Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:06 pm

        Lovely colour combo. Welcome to the forum from rainy Cornwall. :D :thumbsup:
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        Post by Pondrew » Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:10 pm

        Well I got a sun tan on the eastern seaboard (of England) today, and yesterday, and the day before :P
        All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

        2024 Audi A4 avant 40 black edition petrol
        2025 Ford Focus ST 'track pack'. Go-kart with sat nav.
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        Post by Ole gits rule » Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:10 pm

        Pondrew wrote: Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:04 pm
        Ole gits rule wrote: Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:04 pm great to see piscine the first post
        FISH? :rofl:
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