Hi all,
Just a quick hello.
Relatively new to the Z4 gang, couple months now.
Bought this 2005 2.5 SE - 106000 miles. Done some of the usual maintenance - rocker head gasket, DISA valve.
Recently added an under seat subwoofer, basic speaker setup and has improved the low end, decent cheap option.
Now onto having purchased some non-heated sports seats I am putting aftermarket head pads in and trying to wire up to the existing heated seat buttons. Next will be a new set of wheels next year - would welcome any views on what size to go for without having too crashy a ride - car had M-sports suspension from factory.
So far - LOVE the car, plan to keep her for a good while!
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PJRHIGH
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N4LLY
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1536Z4
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Welcome to the forum and good to see you have already started on the maintenace . A good place to start when looking at wheels is this thread here viewtopic.php?t=107556 and then if you search ( google ) z4 forum wheels and tyres E85 you will find loads of posts to read through .
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 .
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PJRHIGH
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Brilliant, thanks, 1536Z4 - really helpful
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enuff_zed
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Welcome aboard.
The man to talk to about retro fitting seats is Rob (Usel), though when you see the E89 ones he fits into E85s you may decide to up your budget.
The man to talk to about retro fitting seats is Rob (Usel), though when you see the E89 ones he fits into E85s you may decide to up your budget.
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!
Always happy to help if I can.
If the forum helped you, why not help the forum back. Thats the Z4 way!
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Mr Tidy
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Hi and welcome to the forum.
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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Zedebee
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You currently have the smallest (16”) wheels, so any change in wheels to 17”, 18” or 19” is not going to improve the ride as you’ll have to trade less rubber. However, it looks like you still have Potenza tyres, which were the OEM run flats. Changing these for any decent non-run flat (or even some run-flats) will be the biggest ride improvement decision you can make.
2003 Maldives Blue 3.0i auto
Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe
Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe
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Doddsy
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Hello and welcome
Now: Z4MC Titan Silver
Gone: E86 3.0Si Sport Titan Silver - M exhaust + bumper - Battery Relocated - Aero Front
E86 3.0Si Sport Silver Grey - Carbon Diffuser - Aero Kit - B/Box Mod - Storm MW V2
E85 2.5 Si Sport Titan Silver
Gone: E86 3.0Si Sport Titan Silver - M exhaust + bumper - Battery Relocated - Aero Front
E86 3.0Si Sport Silver Grey - Carbon Diffuser - Aero Kit - B/Box Mod - Storm MW V2
E85 2.5 Si Sport Titan Silver
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paddy wright
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Welcome along- nice wee Z!
Z4 2.2 sterling grey,Msport seats,retrofit cupholders,cruise,footwell lights,sound gen and mfsw,18"ellipsoids,xenons+light washers,ZHPknob,folding mirrors,3"stubby,update wheel caps,gateway300 ipod, wind deflector to keep the wife happy!
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MikeyH
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Hi and welcome to the forum, great looking car in a great colour. 18” wheels seem to be a good compromise between looks and comfort, at the moment Halfords and kwikfit have Goodyear f1 asymmetric 6 for 10% off for 2 tyres
18” wheels seem to be a good compromise between looks and comfort, at the moment Halfords and kwikfit have Goodyear f1 asymmetric 6 for 10% off for 2 tyres 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.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.