Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.

Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)

First port of call for new members
Post Reply
User avatar
StanDiego
Newbie
Newbie
Posts: 42
Joined: Sat Aug 20, 2022 5:09 pm

Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)

Post by StanDiego » Sat Aug 20, 2022 5:52 pm

Greetings everyone! New member as of today. I have a G29 s30i en route from the port at Sparrows Point, just cleared the processing center, should arrive at the dealership somewhere around the 25th. Thanks for having me.

I'm coming from a 2019 MINI Cooper S convertible (and 2016 before it), very much looking forward to getting back into a Roadster. I also owned 2007 and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miatas, extremely fun to drive and amazingly reliable. However, the G29 is my dream roadster and I can't wait to get into it.

My first roadster was a 1971 MGB back when I was a teen. It was a hoot to drive but challenged my patience on the mechanical end what with the Smith electrics, hydraulic shock absorbers, twin SU carbs, electric fuel pump with points that loved to stick (kept a hammer in the trunk to whack the fuel pump when they did), and the heater that would roast my legs while allowing my torso to freeze. Ah the good old days.
2022 G29 s30i Black Sapphire Metallic / Magma Red / Shadowline / 799M Black spoke wheels "Darth ZEDer"

User avatar
1536Z4
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1572
Joined: Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:37 pm
Location: North Shropshire

Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)

Post by 1536Z4 » Sat Aug 20, 2022 6:00 pm

Hello and welcome to the forum . Quite a selection of cars you have had there . What colour have you ordered your G29 in ?
Montego Blue E86 . MILV`s . Simpson Custom Manifold Race Exhaust . xHP transmission stage 3 . VT engine mounts . BC RA coilovers . H&R arbs . Adjustable rear camber arms . Ultra Racing front strut brace . Drexler LSD .

User avatar
enuff_zed
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 14383
Joined: Wed Oct 26, 2016 11:05 am
Location: Attleborough, Norfolk

Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)

Post by enuff_zed » Sat Aug 20, 2022 6:04 pm

Welcome aboard. Apologies in advance that we're predominantly across the pond from you. But the enthusiasm is still the same and most of our colonial cousins seem to find it worthwhile sticking around.
Look forward to seeing pics of your new acquisition.

Excellent username by the way. Love a play on words. :thumbsup:
HQ of 'Norfolk Zed Rescue'.
Always happy to help if I can.

If the forum helped you, why not help the forum back. Thats the Z4 way! :thumbsup:
Image

User avatar
buzyg
Legend
Legend
Posts: 26421
Joined: Fri May 20, 2011 6:11 pm
Location: Cornwall

Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)

Post by buzyg » Sat Aug 20, 2022 6:18 pm

Welcome on board Stan. :thumbsup:
Image

User avatar
StanDiego
Newbie
Newbie
Posts: 42
Joined: Sat Aug 20, 2022 5:09 pm

Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)

Post by StanDiego » Sat Aug 20, 2022 6:50 pm

1536Z4 wrote: Sat Aug 20, 2022 6:00 pm What colour have you ordered your G29 in ?
It's the black sapphire with magma red interior, shadowline, and black 799M wheels. I gather that naming the Zed isn't terribly popular but I've decided to crown mine "Darth ZEDer".

As the day grows nearer, so does the anticipation.
Last edited by StanDiego on Sat Aug 20, 2022 6:54 pm, edited 1 time in total.
2022 G29 s30i Black Sapphire Metallic / Magma Red / Shadowline / 799M Black spoke wheels "Darth ZEDer"

User avatar
enuff_zed
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 14383
Joined: Wed Oct 26, 2016 11:05 am
Location: Attleborough, Norfolk

Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)

Post by enuff_zed » Sat Aug 20, 2022 6:52 pm

StanDiego wrote: Sat Aug 20, 2022 6:50 pm
1536Z4 wrote: Sat Aug 20, 2022 6:00 pm What colour have you ordered your G29 in ?
It's the black sapphire with magma red interior, shadowline, and black 799M wheels. As the day grows nearer, so does the anticipation.
Oh please tell me you're going to pick it up dressed like your avatar :rofl:
HQ of 'Norfolk Zed Rescue'.
Always happy to help if I can.

If the forum helped you, why not help the forum back. Thats the Z4 way! :thumbsup:
Image

User avatar
StanDiego
Newbie
Newbie
Posts: 42
Joined: Sat Aug 20, 2022 5:09 pm

Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)

Post by StanDiego » Sat Aug 20, 2022 6:56 pm

enuff_zed wrote: Sat Aug 20, 2022 6:52 pm Oh please tell me you're going to pick it up dressed like your avatar :rofl:
That would be an epic moment, eh? :thumbsup:
2022 G29 s30i Black Sapphire Metallic / Magma Red / Shadowline / 799M Black spoke wheels "Darth ZEDer"

User avatar
enuff_zed
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 14383
Joined: Wed Oct 26, 2016 11:05 am
Location: Attleborough, Norfolk

Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)

Post by enuff_zed » Sat Aug 20, 2022 6:57 pm

StanDiego wrote: Sat Aug 20, 2022 6:56 pm
enuff_zed wrote: Sat Aug 20, 2022 6:52 pm Oh please tell me you're going to pick it up dressed like your avatar :rofl:
That would be an epic moment, eh? :thumbsup:
Yeah, maybe dump the beer bottle though?
HQ of 'Norfolk Zed Rescue'.
Always happy to help if I can.

If the forum helped you, why not help the forum back. Thats the Z4 way! :thumbsup:
Image

User avatar
Mr Tidy
Legend
Legend
Posts: 23608
Joined: Wed Jul 02, 2014 12:18 pm
Location: North West Surrey

Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)

Post by Mr Tidy » Sat Aug 20, 2022 7:12 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum Stan. :thumbsup:
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

User avatar
1536Z4
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1572
Joined: Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:37 pm
Location: North Shropshire

Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)

Post by 1536Z4 » Sat Aug 20, 2022 9:32 pm

StanDiego wrote: Sat Aug 20, 2022 6:50 pm black 799M wheels
Yeah black wheels :yeah: :yeah:
Montego Blue E86 . MILV`s . Simpson Custom Manifold Race Exhaust . xHP transmission stage 3 . VT engine mounts . BC RA coilovers . H&R arbs . Adjustable rear camber arms . Ultra Racing front strut brace . Drexler LSD .

Online
User avatar
Deepseaskateboard
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1001
Joined: Sun Sep 27, 2015 9:53 pm

Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)

Post by Deepseaskateboard » Sat Aug 20, 2022 10:12 pm

Be sure to take it to White Castle immediately.

User avatar
StanDiego
Newbie
Newbie
Posts: 42
Joined: Sat Aug 20, 2022 5:09 pm

Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)

Post by StanDiego » Sat Aug 20, 2022 10:58 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: Sat Aug 20, 2022 7:12 pm Be sure to take it to White Castle immediately.
Thanks for the warm welcome.
2022 G29 s30i Black Sapphire Metallic / Magma Red / Shadowline / 799M Black spoke wheels "Darth ZEDer"

User avatar
MikeyH
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 4770
Joined: Sat Oct 02, 2021 10:57 pm
Location: Devon

Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)

Post by MikeyH » Sun Aug 21, 2022 10:30 am

Hi Stan, welcome to the forum. I owned a MGB roadster 1970 in my early 20s, spent most weekends replacing bits. BMWs seem to be more reliable though. Have fun with your new car. :thumbsup:
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.

User avatar
Ole gits rule
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 4540
Joined: Sat Oct 24, 2020 5:49 pm
Location: Pont-y-Pwll

Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)

Post by Ole gits rule » Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:28 pm

Hello and welcome to the forum and don't forget the pics when you have collected the car :thumbsup:
M4 Vert in Yas Marina Blue
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.

Post Reply