What every prospective Z4 owner needs to know

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Sun Dec 13, 2020 2:56 am

Double-post - oops

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Sun Dec 13, 2020 3:00 am

firebobby wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:51 am If you look up in a coupe, you're going to hit the roof with the peek

What peak? You don't need silly headwear to cover your receding (non-existing) hair-line in a car with a roof do you!

blunderthumbs · Post by **blunderthumbs** » Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:14 am

I quickly realised that I needed to purchase a cap when I drove my Zed in the sunshine. Couldn't see the instruments let alone where I was going.

I hate wearing caps

ClumUK · Post by **ClumUK** » Sun Dec 13, 2020 2:33 pm

Always kept this handy in my S2000 but looks like I'll need a change for the Zed. Though usually I find a pair of polarised wayfarers are good enough on their own, only need the cap to help prevent my forehead getting burnt. Was so happy when I realised the E89 had a sunglasses glovebox as I really missed it from my MR2!

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Roberltd2 · Post by **Roberltd2** » Tue Dec 15, 2020 9:05 pm

I bought this item off ebay years ago in my MX5 days. Never got round to wearing it though. Mainly out of fear of being arrested I think...

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JimRob · Post by **JimRob** » Wed Dec 16, 2020 11:51 am

Crazy Harry wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:34 am
buzyg wrote: ↑Wed Aug 05, 2020 11:12 pm I have four beani hats. Two for the hills and the other two for driving roadsters. Never tried a baseball cap. Not me at all.
Yep that was exactly me until I retired - both sports cars had beani hat and neck buff. That was until I retired and started to get out more during the day. Driving from bright sunshine into full shade of trees, or the sun 'flickering' through tree trunks and branches in spring and late autumn and sun glasses didn't cut it. I got my first baseball cap and the long peak really does keep the sun out of your eyes - no need for sun glasses so I don't get that sun flash or the red haze from the blood in my eyes.

Don't get me wrong I hate it even though it does work. I can't feel the wind in my hair (why you have a sports car!) and I just look like a sad old man 'trin t get down wi da boyz'... but there's one under the drivers seat in both cars just in case. With beani and neck buff jammed between the seat and inner sill for when my ears fall off in winter!

This is what you need, best of both worlds..

Chris_D · Post by **Chris_D** » Wed Dec 16, 2020 12:43 pm

Roberltd2 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 15, 2020 9:05 pm I bought this item off ebay years ago in my MX5 days. Never got round to wearing it though. Mainly out of fear of being arrested I think...IMG_20201215_195223.jpg

Maybe not arrested, but certainly approached I would suggest by these wholesome fun-loving chaps....

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Crazy Harry · Post by **Crazy Harry** » Wed Dec 16, 2020 12:44 pm

JimRob wrote: ↑Wed Dec 16, 2020 11:51 am
Crazy Harry wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:34 am
buzyg wrote: ↑Wed Aug 05, 2020 11:12 pm I have four beani hats. Two for the hills and the other two for driving roadsters. Never tried a baseball cap. Not me at all.
Yep that was exactly me until I retired - both sports cars had beani hat and neck buff. That was until I retired and started to get out more during the day. Driving from bright sunshine into full shade of trees, or the sun 'flickering' through tree trunks and branches in spring and late autumn and sun glasses didn't cut it. I got my first baseball cap and the long peak really does keep the sun out of your eyes - no need for sun glasses so I don't get that sun flash or the red haze from the blood in my eyes.

Don't get me wrong I hate it even though it does work. I can't feel the wind in my hair (why you have a sports car!) and I just look like a sad old man 'trin t get down wi da boyz'... but there's one under the drivers seat in both cars just in case. With beani and neck buff jammed between the seat and inner sill for when my ears fall off in winter!
This is what you need, best of both worlds..

Oh you so do not know me

i think I'd rather go blind than be seen with one of them

that's what old men (who wear socks and sandals) use when teeing off into the sun ...... but of course that's just me and my view!

Pbondar · Post by **Pbondar** » Wed Dec 16, 2020 2:08 pm

Nothing wrong with socks n saddles..preferably with sub knee length shorts...height of sartorial elegance IMHO...

Strangely SWMBO differs to the point where she won’t accompany me if I go out dressed like that..

Nick_in_Suffolk · Post by **Nick_in_Suffolk** » Wed Dec 16, 2020 2:09 pm

Surfwooder wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 7:42 pm I live in New Hampshire, in the U.S. While running with the top down all Summer I have be careful not to glance up. Why? Woof off goes the ball cap when the wind catches the bill. I keep a spare on hand, under the seat, or behind the passenger seat. I don't want sunburn on the dome.

My wife and I use lanyards attached to the back of our caps when running roofless in the Z

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Wed Dec 16, 2020 2:13 pm

Pbondar wrote: ↑Wed Dec 16, 2020 2:08 pm Nothing wrong with socks n saddles..preferably with sub knee length shorts...height of sartorial elegance IMHO...

Strangely SWMBO differs to the point where she won’t accompany me if I go out dressed like that..

Socks & saddles? There’s no need to bring horse riding into this

Rob

Pbondar · Post by **Pbondar** » Wed Dec 16, 2020 4:18 pm

Smartbear wrote: ↑Wed Dec 16, 2020 2:13 pm
Pbondar wrote: ↑Wed Dec 16, 2020 2:08 pm Nothing wrong with socks n saddles..preferably with sub knee length shorts...height of sartorial elegance IMHO...

Strangely SWMBO differs to the point where she won’t accompany me if I go out dressed like that..
Socks & saddles? There’s no need to bring horse riding into this
Rob

Frigging iPad auto corrector..at least they weren’t made by Bentley..the sandals that is..

Crazy Harry · Post by **Crazy Harry** » Wed Dec 16, 2020 4:34 pm

Yep that's exactly the look I associate with the visor - 'socially offence practical'

I'm with your other half about this

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and with long trousers the look just turns into 'geography teacher'

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