Recent content by n00dle76

After chasing gremlins for months, I may have solved my own problem. While I was under the hood replacing the cowl cover (the Hawaii sun has done a number on the original), I noticed this: How I never noticed this I don't know. Maybe it was a whistling vice a squeal. I will have to replace...

My Z4 (5 speed manual) makes a high pitched squeal (similar to alternator pulley or belt whine) under light to moderate acceleration. The noise is loudest in the morning. It seems to get louder as engine/transmission speed increases. It occurs in all gears and only when the clutch is engaged...

I have the same sound on the Z I just picked up, I guess I will check the bearings and brakes at the same time.

That will be second. First she'll need some brake work followed by some BMW 269's in 18x8" and 18x8.5

I will get some pics up as soon I as can. I need to spend a weekend giving her a good thorough detailing. This will have to do for now, the day I brought her home:

Hi, My name is Ron and I just bought my first BMW, a 2003 Z4. It is black with red interior. I have been lurking this board for the last two weeks since I bought her and I have learned so much. Now I just have to resist the urge to mod everything at once, I know the wife will surely...