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Z4 factory tour
- Piper1
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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
Last edited by Piper1 on Mon Feb 19, 2018 2:05 am, edited 2 times in total.
03 Z4 2.5i
ESS VT1, Racing Dynamics SS headers ceramic coated, Full Super Sprint system, 4.10:1 LSD, K Sport BBK, Koni yellow/eibach combo, and lots of other bits
07 e86 3.0si stock for the moment
ESS VT1, Racing Dynamics SS headers ceramic coated, Full Super Sprint system, 4.10:1 LSD, K Sport BBK, Koni yellow/eibach combo, and lots of other bits
07 e86 3.0si stock for the moment
- buzyg
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- Piper1
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Try this one right on the National Geographic site rather than YouTube
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/ultimate-factories/videos/bmw/
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/ultimate-factories/videos/bmw/
03 Z4 2.5i
ESS VT1, Racing Dynamics SS headers ceramic coated, Full Super Sprint system, 4.10:1 LSD, K Sport BBK, Koni yellow/eibach combo, and lots of other bits
07 e86 3.0si stock for the moment
ESS VT1, Racing Dynamics SS headers ceramic coated, Full Super Sprint system, 4.10:1 LSD, K Sport BBK, Koni yellow/eibach combo, and lots of other bits
07 e86 3.0si stock for the moment
- blackabbot
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national geographic link works, fascinating documentary, great find
2008, E85 2.0i sport, Titan Silver, Hardtop, ZHP Gear Knob, Chrome Exhaust Tip , Hydro Graphic Carbon Interior, DLV roof motor relocation and CDV delete and a Whippy
- Ducklakeview
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Just sat and watched it
Did they start painting the underside of the bonnets on FL cars?
Mike
Did they start painting the underside of the bonnets on FL cars?
Mike
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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
Gone: 3.0si 2008 E85
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Hi, I think my facelift silver grey zed had a black underside to the bonnet the same as the engine bay RobDucklakeview wrote: ↑Mon Feb 19, 2018 11:10 amJust sat and watched it
Did they start painting the underside of the bonnets on FL cars?
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Mike
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
- Piper1
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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
03 Z4 2.5i
ESS VT1, Racing Dynamics SS headers ceramic coated, Full Super Sprint system, 4.10:1 LSD, K Sport BBK, Koni yellow/eibach combo, and lots of other bits
07 e86 3.0si stock for the moment
ESS VT1, Racing Dynamics SS headers ceramic coated, Full Super Sprint system, 4.10:1 LSD, K Sport BBK, Koni yellow/eibach combo, and lots of other bits
07 e86 3.0si stock for the moment
- Crazy Harry
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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
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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
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There is definitely an underbody sealer applied. Probably at the same time as the seam sealing is done, but didn't get shown..
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Thanks Mike. Started me thinking that they might be like those Japanese MX5 imports where you need to get additional underbody sealer.
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Thanks for the Nat Geo link, enjoyed watching that - never realised my car was built in South Carolina!
Now: 2004 Z4 3.0i - Merlot Red
Before: VW Corrado VR6 Storm - Classic Green
Before: VW Corrado VR6 Storm - Classic Green
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Great link...thanks for that, a really good informative watch!
2.5si Sport Titan Silver
- Grumpyowl
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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 )
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 )