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nfbr's 2007 Ruby Black Z4 Coupé! Blog/Build-Thread
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nfbr's 2007 Ruby Black Z4 Coupé! Blog/Build-Thread
So, having had no car for 3 weeks and having planned to have no car for anything upto 6 months, temptation got the better of me! This evening I have put down a large deposit on what in two days will be my first BMW!
A really nice Z4 Coupé Step-Auto in what at this point I think is Ruby Black (could be wrong but it seems to have undertones of oxblood red in certain light), with Cream leather interior and Extended leather.
Edit- just checked the vin! Definitely Ruby Black
Really excited about picking this car up in the next couple of days and think it's probably going to take a fair bit of time and discipline to get used to. It's a very different car to anything I've had before!
More pictures to follow as things progress
Contents & Direct Links:
* Fix the Non-Working Horns ~Done~
* Sort out broken glovebox hinge clip ~Done~
* Remove some of the foam in the intake resonator pipe ~Done~
* Retrofit Cruise control - Parts ordered and Delivered ~Done~
* Fresh pair of plain numberplates (I really don't like the euro GB thing) ~Done~
* Charcoal Active Pollen filter replacement ~Done~
* A nicer looking aerial ~Done~
* Powerflex Wishbone bushes PFF5-4601 ~Done~
* LED Numberplate bulbs ~Done~
* LED Interior Bulbs ~Done~
* Front Grille - Re-finish grille bars Plastidip Satin Black ~Done~
* K&N Performance Panel Air Filter 33-2372 ~Done~
* LED Sidelight Bulbs & Xenon HID Kit ~Done~
* Fresh Spark Plugs - NGK ILZFR6D11 ~Done~
* Remove side (3.0Si) and rear (Z4) emblems ~Done~
* Eibach Lowering Springs ~Done~
* Clean up/Paint brake calipers ~Done~
* Eibach Front and Rear Spacers + Black Extended Bolts ~Done~Removed/Sold
* Diff oil change ~Done~
* Complete Refurb of Fog Lights ~Done~
* Powerflex Trailing arm bushes - PFR5-3608 ~Done~
* Hunter 4-wheel alignment and Geometry Reset ~Done~
* Centre Exhaust Silencer Bypass ~Done~
* Oil and Filter Change ~Done~
* RVR R-3 19" Alloy Wheels and Goodyear Eagle F1 Tyres ~Done~
* Front Lower spoiler - 5J08070619B9 ~Done~
* Tarox 'D95' Discs and 'Strada' Pads ~Done~
* Custom HEL Braided Brake Lines and ATE Super Blue Racing Brake Fluid~Done~
* Waterpump, Thermostat and Coolant Change ~Done~
* Scorpion Cat-Back Exhaust System development ~In Progress!~
A really nice Z4 Coupé Step-Auto in what at this point I think is Ruby Black (could be wrong but it seems to have undertones of oxblood red in certain light), with Cream leather interior and Extended leather.
Edit- just checked the vin! Definitely Ruby Black
Really excited about picking this car up in the next couple of days and think it's probably going to take a fair bit of time and discipline to get used to. It's a very different car to anything I've had before!
More pictures to follow as things progress
Contents & Direct Links:
* Fix the Non-Working Horns ~Done~
* Sort out broken glovebox hinge clip ~Done~
* Remove some of the foam in the intake resonator pipe ~Done~
* Retrofit Cruise control - Parts ordered and Delivered ~Done~
* Fresh pair of plain numberplates (I really don't like the euro GB thing) ~Done~
* Charcoal Active Pollen filter replacement ~Done~
* A nicer looking aerial ~Done~
* Powerflex Wishbone bushes PFF5-4601 ~Done~
* LED Numberplate bulbs ~Done~
* LED Interior Bulbs ~Done~
* Front Grille - Re-finish grille bars Plastidip Satin Black ~Done~
* K&N Performance Panel Air Filter 33-2372 ~Done~
* LED Sidelight Bulbs & Xenon HID Kit ~Done~
* Fresh Spark Plugs - NGK ILZFR6D11 ~Done~
* Remove side (3.0Si) and rear (Z4) emblems ~Done~
* Eibach Lowering Springs ~Done~
* Clean up/Paint brake calipers ~Done~
* Eibach Front and Rear Spacers + Black Extended Bolts ~Done~Removed/Sold
* Diff oil change ~Done~
* Complete Refurb of Fog Lights ~Done~
* Powerflex Trailing arm bushes - PFR5-3608 ~Done~
* Hunter 4-wheel alignment and Geometry Reset ~Done~
* Centre Exhaust Silencer Bypass ~Done~
* Oil and Filter Change ~Done~
* RVR R-3 19" Alloy Wheels and Goodyear Eagle F1 Tyres ~Done~
* Front Lower spoiler - 5J08070619B9 ~Done~
* Tarox 'D95' Discs and 'Strada' Pads ~Done~
* Custom HEL Braided Brake Lines and ATE Super Blue Racing Brake Fluid~Done~
* Waterpump, Thermostat and Coolant Change ~Done~
* Scorpion Cat-Back Exhaust System development ~In Progress!~
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nfbr's 2007 BMW Z4 3.0si Sport Coupé - Car Diary/Blog/Build Thread
Ruby Black - Steptronic - Champagne Merino leather.
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Re: My 2007 Ruby Black Z4 Coupé!
That is a great colour combo - I sometimes wish I had held out for a non-black interior.
Looks very shiny. Thanks for posting an unprompted pic.
Enjoy
Looks very shiny. Thanks for posting an unprompted pic.
Enjoy
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Looks stunning. Congratulations
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Re: My 2007 Ruby Black Z4 Coupé!
Hi and welcome. Any plans to mod it. If not that will soon change if you hang around here to long.
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Thanks Guys!
I work for a very well known Volkswagen / Audi tuning specialist, It'd be rude not to...
I work for a very well known Volkswagen / Audi tuning specialist, It'd be rude not to...
nfbr's 2007 BMW Z4 3.0si Sport Coupé - Car Diary/Blog/Build Thread
Ruby Black - Steptronic - Champagne Merino leather.
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Good buy! Looks great!
Look forward to more pics in due course!
Look forward to more pics in due course!
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Re: My 2007 Ruby Black Z4 Coupé!
Ruby black is probably one of the better colours for a coupe
Just a bugger to keep it ruby black this time of year
Just a bugger to keep it ruby black this time of year
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Awesomenfbr wrote:Thanks Guys!
I work for a very well known Volkswagen / Audi tuning specialist, It'd be rude not to...
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Look forward to the results of your mods, you may inspire me some work on mine!nfbr wrote:Thanks Guys!
I work for a very well known Volkswagen / Audi tuning specialist, It'd be rude not to...
What car did you move from?
Z4 3.0si Coupe 2007 - Sapphire Black
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Re: My 2007 Ruby Black Z4 Coupé!
Very nice mate. Lovely colour.
I've had mine 4 months and already spent a fortune in mods. This lot will corrupt you!srhutch wrote:Hi and welcome. Any plans to mod it. If not that will soon change if you hang around here to long.
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Lucky enough, I only do 2,000 - 3,000 miles a year, so shouldn't be too bad!simonlpearce wrote:Ruby black is probably one of the better colours for a coupe
Just a bugger to keep it ruby black this time of year
That's rightDPG wrote:Awesome
Thanks.Zeddicus wrote:Look forward to the results of your mods, you may inspire me some work on mine!
What car did you move from?
I've recently got rid of a Volkswagen Jetta 2008 (2.0TFSI) running APR Stage 2+. Around 279bhp and 335lb/ft of torque.
You can't corrupt something that's already there!Chasabi wrote:Very nice mate. Lovely colour.
I've had mine 4 months and already spent a fortune in mods. This lot will corrupt you!
nfbr's 2007 BMW Z4 3.0si Sport Coupé - Car Diary/Blog/Build Thread
Ruby Black - Steptronic - Champagne Merino leather.
I like taking Photos, Cars, Technology and Rock Music
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Lovely looking motor
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A couple of pics of the old Jetta.
Hope the above isn't too offensive!
Hope the above isn't too offensive!
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nfbr's 2007 BMW Z4 3.0si Sport Coupé - Car Diary/Blog/Build Thread
Ruby Black - Steptronic - Champagne Merino leather.
I like taking Photos, Cars, Technology and Rock Music
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Post them properly, nothing to be ashamed about.