Z4 factory tour

[Piper1]

I can’t remember if I saw this linked here one time a while back or not but here it is https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6RC9TdVgNeM

[buzyg]

Getting a copy right notice in UK

[Piper1]

Try this one right on the National Geographic site rather than YouTube

http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/ultimate-factories/videos/bmw/

[blackabbot]

national geographic link works, fascinating documentary, great find

[Ducklakeview]

Just sat and watched it

Did they start painting the underside of the bonnets on FL cars?

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Mike

[Marlon]

This is a great video - I have watched this several times previously. A great insight into the build quality of the engines and the lengths BMW go to in the paint shop and protecting the steel

[Smartbear]

Just sat and watched it

Did they start painting the underside of the bonnets on FL cars?

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Mike

Hi, I think my facelift silver grey zed had a black underside to the bonnet the same as the engine bay

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Rob

[Piper1]

It brings such an appreciation for our cars for sure. I actually grew up not even an hour and a half away from the plant and everyone in my German class was wanting to try for a job there with it only being a few years into opening when I graduated. I’m kicking myself that I didn’t want to go into a factory job and I got into reforestation right out of school and due to job cuts didn’t last long there. Now I’m machining for Ford go figure

[Crazy Harry]

Don't know if I agree with the news that humans not robots weld the roll over hoops - "I think about peoples lives" says the man fine but the robots not thinking about 'this is the last car before weekend' or welding with a hangover on Monday morning! and yes I know it will be a 24/7 operation but you know what I mean

[Mike6]

Brilliant video. But I didnt see any underseal or anything going on underneath the car. Do they rely solely on that dip process shown earlier in the video?

[Ducklakeview]

Brilliant video. But I didnt see any underseal or anything going on underneath the car. Do they rely solely on that dip process shown earlier in the video?

There is definitely an underbody sealer applied. Probably at the same time as the seam sealing is done, but didn't get shown..

Mike

[Mike6]

Thanks Mike. Started me thinking that they might be like those Japanese MX5 imports where you need to get additional underbody sealer.

[Vornwend]

Thanks for the Nat Geo link, enjoyed watching that - never realised my car was built in South Carolina!

[Mikeyay]

Great link...thanks for that, a really good informative watch!

[Grumpyowl]

Thank you for that, not seen it before
IMHO I think the E85 has aged really well still looks great and will be a future classic.

( well if an Austin Allegro is a classic I'm dam sure my Z4 will become one )