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Ross @ RBM Hampshire. FANTASTIC
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Ross @ RBM Hampshire. FANTASTIC
Hi everyone. I hope all is well.
Well I decided to take my Z4 to Ross. He's 94 miles away but I thought worth it. This was based on reading lots of good reports on this forum and Ross setting up his own shop. So let’s give him a chance. Am I’m sooooooo glad I did.
Work to be carried out.
Inspection 2
Water pump and thermostat change
Coolant system full flush
Gear box oil change
Rear diff oil change
Brake fluid change
Full ramp inspection of all components
Naughty things found and fixed
Slight oil gasket leak so replaced
Seized brake calliper so replaced
Slight perish on a brake hose so front replaced
At every stage of the job Ross kept me informed. We discussed parts and it was a no brainier to use proper BMW parts after Ross explained the differences and the small price increase. I’m not mechanical but was made to understand everything that was being done and why. Smashed the MOT with not one advisory. Proud of that.
Ross you have me and my Z4 for life. I can’t complement you and your service enough and if anyone on this forum would like to contact me about what was done then please do. I’m a member of Which and will be giving RBM a glowing report as well.
Thanks for reading this and here are some photos.
Well I decided to take my Z4 to Ross. He's 94 miles away but I thought worth it. This was based on reading lots of good reports on this forum and Ross setting up his own shop. So let’s give him a chance. Am I’m sooooooo glad I did.
Work to be carried out.
Inspection 2
Water pump and thermostat change
Coolant system full flush
Gear box oil change
Rear diff oil change
Brake fluid change
Full ramp inspection of all components
Naughty things found and fixed
Slight oil gasket leak so replaced
Seized brake calliper so replaced
Slight perish on a brake hose so front replaced
At every stage of the job Ross kept me informed. We discussed parts and it was a no brainier to use proper BMW parts after Ross explained the differences and the small price increase. I’m not mechanical but was made to understand everything that was being done and why. Smashed the MOT with not one advisory. Proud of that.
Ross you have me and my Z4 for life. I can’t complement you and your service enough and if anyone on this forum would like to contact me about what was done then please do. I’m a member of Which and will be giving RBM a glowing report as well.
Thanks for reading this and here are some photos.
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A few more photos from RBM
Can only add 10 so here are the other 3
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Ross @ RBM Hampshire. FANTASTIC
Is that the engine oil in the 7th pic?
If so is it black???
If so is it black???
2007 Z4 3.0si Sport. Silver Grey Metallic, Brembo Brakes, HEL Braided Brake Hoses, Machine Monkey Exhaust Tips, Stubby, Piano Black trim, Black Leather, Bilstein B12-Pro-Kit, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 on MV2's. Roof Motor in the Boot!
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Yep. Changed every year as well. I’ve read the BMW bible so always change the engine oil yearly.
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Ross @ RBM Hampshire. FANTASTIC
Fully synthetic?
2007 Z4 3.0si Sport. Silver Grey Metallic, Brembo Brakes, HEL Braided Brake Hoses, Machine Monkey Exhaust Tips, Stubby, Piano Black trim, Black Leather, Bilstein B12-Pro-Kit, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 on MV2's. Roof Motor in the Boot!
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I think Ross will have to answer that.
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Ross @ RBM Hampshire. FANTASTIC
Yes, a big thumbs up to Ross.
I took my MC to him to get the spacers removed, investigate raising the ride height on the coil-overs and work out why one of the back-boxes was wobbling around!
I'm going back on Wednesday so he can change the rubber hanger for the back-box, and to hopefully get the ride height to a point where I can get over speed bumps without grounding.
Luckily I live just 10 miles along the A30 from his workshop.
I took my MC to him to get the spacers removed, investigate raising the ride height on the coil-overs and work out why one of the back-boxes was wobbling around!
I'm going back on Wednesday so he can change the rubber hanger for the back-box, and to hopefully get the ride height to a point where I can get over speed bumps without grounding.
Luckily I live just 10 miles along the A30 from his workshop.
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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Ross @ RBM Hampshire. FANTASTIC
This is exactly what I wanted to see. I’ve just received a quote from him for an Inspection 1, but being a new garage I was hoping to see some reviews and this has won me over, as I’ve heard some other positive reviews too. I’ll get it booked in!!
Z4MC Interlagos Blue
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Ross @ RBM Hampshire. FANTASTIC
Ross is a top guy with many years as a BMW trained tech, he has been doing roof motor for years and knows his way around BM's, you have nothing to worry aboutcrustyclown777 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2020 5:49 pm This is exactly what I wanted to see. I’ve just received a quote from him for an Inspection 1, but being a new garage I was hoping to see some reviews and this has won me over, as I’ve heard some other positive reviews too. I’ll get it booked in!!
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
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Ross @ RBM Hampshire. FANTASTIC
Yes, he spent 15 years at Sytner so must have worked on Z4s when they were still being taken to main dealers.firebobby wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2020 10:56 pm crustyclown777 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2020 5:49 pm
This is exactly what I wanted to see. I’ve just received a quote from him for an Inspection 1, but being a new garage I was hoping to see some reviews and this has won me over, as I’ve heard some other positive reviews too. I’ll get it booked in!!
Ross is a top guy with many years as a BMW trained tech, he has been doing roof motor for years and knows his way around BM's, you have nothing to worry about
And he has a big drum of Shell oil in his workshop - which is what BMW use now!
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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Ross @ RBM Hampshire. FANTASTIC
Was it Sytner Sunningdale? Wonder if he worked with Will from TWG?
Piano black & black extended leather. Power mirrors, tinted glass, PDC, Prof hi-fi, CD, retro-fit cruise
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Depends really, a stick is good or a rubber hose would really smart
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
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Ross @ RBM Hampshire. FANTASTIC
It was, and he did but it seems Will may not be overjoyed about having a competitor - I'll explain next time I see you (or PM me)!
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