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    My first drift day experience

    Hey everyone, Just thought I'd share my video from a recent trip to Snetterton where I learnt to drift with the help of the experts at MSV. It's pretty much me going around the same corner 45 times and progressively getting better at it! A few spin outs and scary moments but in the end I think...
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    Headlight outer ring issue

    Hey everyone, My 2006 Z4MC has developed a broken light issue on the driver side. It's the angle eyes (or whatever they are called) that is the circular light around the main beam which is normally on when the main beam is on. Just wondering what is the procedure in fixing this myself or if I...
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    2014 Halfords Challenge

    Name as many items (under £50) from Halfords that either improves your Z4M based on the below categories. 1. Performance 2. Apperance 3. Condition 4. Convenience Please post a link to the item and an explanation to why it meets the criteria above. To kick things off I'm posting this...
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    AUX problems

    Hey everyone, I bought the AUX input for my M coupe. Installed it myself after watching the videos on YT. Worked like a charm at first but now after some usage (30-60mins) the AUX disappears from the stereo. Upon disconnecting the 3.5mm minijack from the AUX the input reappears in the stereo...
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    Voltage regulator packed up

    Hi everyone, Seems like my voltage regulator has packed up on the alternator. Getting high voltages coming thorough and triggering all sorts of lights on the dash. Just wondering if anyone knows the part number for the VR? My local garage has said this part is not replaceable but google and a...
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    Coolant Temp Warning

    Hi, Since the recent hot weather, my coolant temperature warning light has come on several times (amber and a red). This usually happens when I'm driving in slow moving traffic and I have the AC turned on. A BMW specialist suggested I had a water pump issue or electric pump issue and quoted me...
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    Review of Z4MC

    Hi guys, Just wanted to provide some feedback on my black sapphire Z4MC purchased a month ago. Overall, it's been a pleasure to own this car, there are some minor complaints but otherwise the car is great. Here are my first impressions after one month of ownership. First off, the car is in...
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    Recommendation for a good detailing service?

    Hi, I'm based in NW London and just purchased a Z4MC which I feel could benefit from a little detailing love. Does anyone here on the forum know of a good detailing service in my area that's reasonably priced and takes pride in their work? I'd really like to bring this car back to life a little...
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    ///M Rear Springs Location?

    Hi everyone, Had the car on a ramp today as the front wheels needed balancing. Took this opportunity and snapped a few pics of the rear suspension. Noticed that the springs are not visible and only the damper was there (please see pics attached). I'm new to the Z4 ownership club so wondered if...
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    Request for advice: Cruise control, buy and fit?

    Again, in the same vain as my request for information on aux audio, I would like to know how simple and affordable it would be to install the cruise control stalk? Where should I go for purchase and installation? NW London based. Thanks, J
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    Request for advice: Aux input, where to buy and where to fit

    Hi everyone, So, just took ownership of my lovely sapphire black z4mc yesterday. Pretty well kitted car as it comes with sat nav and bluetooth. Had a little trouble working out where position 1 is on the ignition before I could pair up the iphone 5. Anyway, I wanted to find out if anyone has...
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    WANTED: Z4MC

    hi guys, i'm on on the market for a z4m coupe. i have cash and ready to do a deal if the price is right. please pm me if you have a car that you'd like to sell. cheers, j
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