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Post by Samurai Tortoise » Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:17 pm

Hi all,

I've owned BMW's before but never a Z4. Just picked up a 2006 2.5i Sport in Ruby Black. Its just coming up to 58k and seems to be a very well looked after car.

I've already gleaned a lot of info from the forum in the short time I've been reading so thanks for that already. Hope to learn more and maybe meet a few others. I'm Bucks area.
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At the moment not too many plans for it other than to enjoy it although I may get a remap just to give it a little more pep?
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Post by Scubaregs » Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:52 pm

Welcome. Extra points for a pic in your first post, looks a lovely example.
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Post by enuff_zed » Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:56 pm

Welcome aboard.
Now then.................. how exactly would you like us to help you spend your money? :D
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Post by Reamesy » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:05 pm

Hi there. Welcome to the forum. Ruby black is a cracking colour. Enjoy the car. :driving:
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2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
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2013 420D coupe
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Post by buzyg » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:15 pm

Welcome to the forum. Looking good. 8) :thumbsup:
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Post by Chippie » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:38 pm

Welcome to the forum, enjoy driving it that’s where the fun is :driving: :thumbsup:
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Post by paddy wright » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:48 pm

Welcome along
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Post by DevonPaul » Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:54 pm

enuff_zed wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:56 pm Welcome aboard.
Now then.................. how exactly would you like us to help you spend your money? :D
You mean apart from swapping it for one with a proper roof? :)

Looks lovely - what's the strange orange dot above the rear tyre?
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Post by Samurai Tortoise » Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:05 pm

Cheers guys....

Proper roof :D ..I needed a drop top back in my life (used to have an mx5 years ago) plus I've just come from 8 years of motorcycle only (Fireblade) ..so not ready to be fully caged in yet.

The orange dot is my editing skills, must have added it when cropping the image...either that or its an alien orb.

Couple of things...

I need to get the Bluetooth pin from the module in the boot. If I do this, will music work once paired or is it only calls? It has Business stereo with mic on steering column. If not I'll need to either get the Bluetooth adaptor to the back of the stereo or do the aux input mod.

Also, didn't realise until today but love the hill assist...never knew it had that.

Remaps....go with any as much of a muchness or any specific/ favourite. I know it will only go from 170ish to 193ish but I think it'll be worth it? I have a quantum chip guy 5 mins from my house at £249 for a remap.
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Post by jock156 » Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:10 pm

Welcome :thumbsup:

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Post by enuff_zed » Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:10 pm

DevonPaul wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:54 pm
enuff_zed wrote: Mon Sep 19, 2022 3:56 pm Welcome aboard.
Now then.................. how exactly would you like us to help you spend your money? :D
You mean apart from swapping it for one with a proper roof? :)
Who buys a roadster then welds a roof on?
You all sound a little insecure to me. :rofl:
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Post by MikeyH » Mon Sep 19, 2022 5:26 pm

Welcome to the forum, lovely looking 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.
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Post by Ole gits rule » Tue Sep 20, 2022 6:21 pm

Hello and welcome to the forum - cracking looking zed :thumbsup:
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Post by DMike » Tue Sep 20, 2022 7:05 pm

Welcome to the forum, a lovely shiny black zed you have there!
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Post by peeblezZ4 » Tue Sep 20, 2022 7:19 pm

Welcome. Lovely looking car. :thumbsup:
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