I have just purchased a 2003 E85 roadster in Sapphire Black. It has covered just over 70k. When I bought it I knew that the brakes needed some work so I have bitten the bullet and it is booked in at my local garage for that and the suspension. The bodywork seems very good, I had it checked over and there is no rust on the car.
In 2002 I owned two Z3's, the first was a 1.9 in red, the second was the facelifted 2.8 in silver. I have always wanted an E85 since they came out
Once I get the car back from the garage I will post some pictures. I live in the North West and wondered if there were any other keen E85 drivers in the locality or any meets that I could attend etc
Thanks for your time!
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Smartbear
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Hi Rodderz4, keep an eye on this section of the forum for any runs/meets near your area 
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Rob
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Rob
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Zedebee
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Welcome to the forum. It is, of course, Zedfest tomorrow, but I guess you won’t have your car back from the garage by then. 
There seems to be lots more meets in the North than than the South, and even more in Scotland. I think Z4 owners get more sociable the further North you go.
There seems to be lots more meets in the North than than the South, and even more in Scotland. I think Z4 owners get more sociable the further North you go.2003 Maldives Blue 3.0i auto
Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe
Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe
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Online1536Z4
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Hello and welcome . Just E85 drivers then what`s wrong with the rest of us
Montego Blue E86 . MILV`s . Simpson Custom Manifold Race Exhaust . xHP transmission stage 3 . VT engine mounts . BC RA coilovers . H&R arbs . Adjustable rear camber arms . Ultra Racing front strut brace . Drexler LSD .
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Rodderz4
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Thanks for the replies. Sadly won’t be able to make the Zedfest but it seems like it will be a great event. First run out should be Thursday next I think. There is a car meeting held at Wray near Lancaster. Not sure what will be there but going to have a look
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Ole gits rule
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Hello and welcome, looks good
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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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Swiftly
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Hi and welcome to the forum. It looks like you have got yourself a very nice zed
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Gone 2007 E85 3.0si Sport in Silver Grey,
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Mr Tidy
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Hi and welcome aboard with your very smart Z4.
Roll on Thursday.
Roll on Thursday.
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
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Rodderz4
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As promised, just a couple of photos of the car! I have now had the brakes replaced an upgraded with Brembo discs and pads, the brake pipes have been completely replaced as has the suspension. What a difference it has made to the way the car drives. I also took the precaution of replacing all the drive belts. Looking forward to a drive out later
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enuff_zed
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Looking very nice.
Did you remove the 'fries' off the rear lights or were they like that when you got it?
While you're thinking of 'precautions' have you checked the Disa valve? They can dismantle themselves and head off to meet the pistons. It may be that it's been upgraded already though?
After that, have a search for vanos overhaul on here.
The oil seals aren't great and eventually let oil past, meaning the valve timing adjustment doesn't work fully. You possibly won't notice as the management system does compensate to a degree. But I can assure you that if you get it overhauled, with better quality seals, then you'll see what you've been missing.
Did you remove the 'fries' off the rear lights or were they like that when you got it?
While you're thinking of 'precautions' have you checked the Disa valve? They can dismantle themselves and head off to meet the pistons. It may be that it's been upgraded already though?
After that, have a search for vanos overhaul on here.
The oil seals aren't great and eventually let oil past, meaning the valve timing adjustment doesn't work fully. You possibly won't notice as the management system does compensate to a degree. But I can assure you that if you get it overhauled, with better quality seals, then you'll see what you've been missing.
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Always happy to help if I can.
If the forum helped you, why not help the forum back. Thats the Z4 way!
Always happy to help if I can.
If the forum helped you, why not help the forum back. Thats the Z4 way!
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Rodderz4
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Like that when I got it!
Thanks for the tips. I have the full service history for the car and all the bills for the last seven or eight years. A lot of work has been done on it. Just getting used to the way things are posted on the forum too!!
Thanks for the tips. I have the full service history for the car and all the bills for the last seven or eight years. A lot of work has been done on it. Just getting used to the way things are posted on the forum too!!
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Rodderz4
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Now had the Z for just over 6 weeks and I have to say I am really pleased with it. The new brakes, (Brembo) have bedded in really well. I have had to re -site the roof motor, got Mike from the Zed Shed to do that for me. I have noticed though that there seems to be a very slight loss of coolant fluid, over the period i have owned the car it has lost perhaps half a litre at most of fluid. I cannot see any discernible leaks and I am still checking fluid levels before every drive.
Could anyone suggest what the issue may be please?
Many thanks
Could anyone suggest what the issue may be please?
Many thanks