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Z4 3.0i new to the game
Hi!
Thought I'd join the forum as I've already used it to answer some questions I've had regarding my z4.
I've owned the car for less than a month. Haven't taken many photos but here's a couple with my mates mx5.
Couple of near future changes as I haven't had the chance to get round to yet.
Lowering springs
Hardtop
Install original rear lights (will upload a picture at a later date)
Only the right side speakers work
Passenger seat making rubbing noise that I can't seem to locate
Other than above car seems perfect. 110k FSH and lots of receipts of previous work. Car is used as a daily driver
Thought I'd join the forum as I've already used it to answer some questions I've had regarding my z4.
I've owned the car for less than a month. Haven't taken many photos but here's a couple with my mates mx5.
Couple of near future changes as I haven't had the chance to get round to yet.
Lowering springs
Hardtop
Install original rear lights (will upload a picture at a later date)
Only the right side speakers work
Passenger seat making rubbing noise that I can't seem to locate
Other than above car seems perfect. 110k FSH and lots of receipts of previous work. Car is used as a daily driver
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Z4 3.0i new to the game
Welcome to the forum
Z less again
14 E89 Z4 2.0 msport grey gone now
10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
Gone 04 E85 z4 3.0 Maldives blue smg
14 E89 Z4 2.0 msport grey gone now
10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
Gone 04 E85 z4 3.0 Maldives blue smg
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Hi and welcome to the forum.
I have found it a really useful resouce for problem solving and general information, as well as for encouraging me to spend money!
You might want to add getting the roof motor moved into the boot to your list if it hasn't been done already - where BMW put it the motor quite often ends up sitting in a pool of water. There are a few people on here who can do it for you depending on where you are.
Anyway your car looks great - slightly menacing with those black kidney grilles and wheels.
I have found it a really useful resouce for problem solving and general information, as well as for encouraging me to spend money!
You might want to add getting the roof motor moved into the boot to your list if it hasn't been done already - where BMW put it the motor quite often ends up sitting in a pool of water. There are a few people on here who can do it for you depending on where you are.
Anyway your car looks great - slightly menacing with those black kidney grilles and wheels.
Coupes because stunning!
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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
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Z4 3.0i new to the game
Welcome Nice looking MX-5... and Z4 Do you know what wheels your Z4 is currently running as they look aftermarket? They look nice but it's hard to see them clearly because of how they've photographed.
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2018 F56 Mini JCW
2016 MX-5 2.0 Sport Recaro
Gone to a good home: 2007 E86 3.0Si Sport
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Lovely looking motors
Current cars: 2006 3.0si E85 Sapphire Black, cruise, MFSW.
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BMW 535d Touring (F11)
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Welcome. Looks good. How much did you pay?
+1 for roof motor relocation and if you haven't done it already have a good butchers' for oil leaks, especially the cam cover gasket. I guarantee you will need to do it if it hasn't been done yet and is still on the original. Feel around the back of the head where it meets the top of the block as that's where oil accumulates (underneath the lip) when it leaks from a compromised gasket.
Oil filter housing gasket also goes and sometimes the sump and main seal gaskets let go.
If you have any oil drippage/residue anywhere around the engine it'll most likely be one of those culprits.
+1 for roof motor relocation and if you haven't done it already have a good butchers' for oil leaks, especially the cam cover gasket. I guarantee you will need to do it if it hasn't been done yet and is still on the original. Feel around the back of the head where it meets the top of the block as that's where oil accumulates (underneath the lip) when it leaks from a compromised gasket.
Oil filter housing gasket also goes and sometimes the sump and main seal gaskets let go.
If you have any oil drippage/residue anywhere around the engine it'll most likely be one of those culprits.
E85 3.0i roadie (03) 'Benny'. E93 320d M-Sport Cabrio (11) 'Bob'.
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'Always different, always the same.' John Peel on The Fall.
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Z4 3.0i new to the game
Welcome aboard.
Looks like the big brother of my wife's car.
I'd agree with Chris, I changed the top cover gasket on ours at 99k and it was more like bakelite than rubber. Came off in chips and lumps - have to be really careful none of the bits disappear down any oil-ways if you do change it.!
Having recently done it on ours, I'd ask if the Vanos has ever been overhauled? Hopefully yes and you'll have receipts. I thought wifey's 2.5i ran well until I did the overhaul. Now it purrs and feels so much more responsive.
What's the issue with the rear lights?
Have to say I prefer the early original design too.
Looks like the big brother of my wife's car.
I'd agree with Chris, I changed the top cover gasket on ours at 99k and it was more like bakelite than rubber. Came off in chips and lumps - have to be really careful none of the bits disappear down any oil-ways if you do change it.!
Having recently done it on ours, I'd ask if the Vanos has ever been overhauled? Hopefully yes and you'll have receipts. I thought wifey's 2.5i ran well until I did the overhaul. Now it purrs and feels so much more responsive.
What's the issue with the rear lights?
Have to say I prefer the early original design too.
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Thanks for the advice. Picture of the rear lights. Pretty use I'm going to put them back to standard as soon as I find a set.
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Good God yes! Those look like they have cataracts!Yesteve101 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:29 pm Thanks for the advice. Picture of the rear lights. Pretty use I'm going to put them back to standard as soon as I find a set.
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Welcome OP. Rear lights wise, they look so much better standard (and IMO look better than facelift), bit there’s a mod somewhere that makes them all red using laminex red tint film and different bulbs. Looked amazing IIRC.
EDIT: this was the post that got me thinking red tints on pre-facelift lights look incredible.
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=17739
EDIT: this was the post that got me thinking red tints on pre-facelift lights look incredible.
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=17739
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Brilliant description there. That did make me laughenuff_zed wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:39 pmGood God yes! Those look like they have cataracts!Yesteve101 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:29 pm Thanks for the advice. Picture of the rear lights. Pretty use I'm going to put them back to standard as soon as I find a set.
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Don't encourage him!Yesteve101 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:57 pmBrilliant description there. That did make me laughenuff_zed wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:39 pmYesteve101 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:29 pm Thanks for the advice. Picture of the rear lights. Pretty use I'm going to put them back to standard as soon as I find a set.
Good God yes! Those look like they have cataracts!
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2012 Audi TTS in Ibis white.
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Oh, and welcome to the forum.
2014 Z4 e89 35is in mineral grey.
2012 Audi TTS in Ibis white.
2012 Audi TTS in Ibis white.
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Welcome to the forum. Sterling comes up lovely with a bit of Polish on. Great colour.
Plenty of time to tinker through winter too and get her ready for Spring
Plenty of time to tinker through winter too and get her ready for Spring
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Porsche Boxster GTS
Previous Zs
Stratus E86
G29 30i
1x Imola Z4MR
Alpina #019
10x E85 Se/Si Roadsters
2x E89's
Roof Motor Relocations (Bristol)
Porsche Boxster GTS
Previous Zs
Stratus E86
G29 30i
1x Imola Z4MR
Alpina #019
10x E85 Se/Si Roadsters
2x E89's
Roof Motor Relocations (Bristol)
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Z4 3.0i new to the game
Just a quick photo update regarding rear lights. Finally replaced the clear ones with standard light. Can't believe how much better they look.
I've fitted new number plates, replacing the old ones with the z4 detail on them. 12mm front spacers fitted and after watching hours of detailing videos on YouTube, I've spent the last 3 days cleaning the z ready for the winter weather
I've fitted new number plates, replacing the old ones with the z4 detail on them. 12mm front spacers fitted and after watching hours of detailing videos on YouTube, I've spent the last 3 days cleaning the z ready for the winter weather
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