Recent content by wiseguy

Update: I removed 1/2 of the metal “v” on the larger opening side, and managed to get that remaining half into the narrow opening I mentioned above. The plastic front cover that extends across the interior roof from door to door is now screwed into metal hangers, Instead of brittle bmw plastic...

Our aging E85’s are often suffering from fatigued plastics, which are breaking apart. My convertible roof plastic parts (inside the car) have degraded to the point that I bought a new Center cover part number 54-34-7-016-892 and a new front cover part number 54-31-7-056-282. $400 later, I’m...

I'm still using a DICE Mediabridge 1500. I think Audiovox bought them out and started making them years ago. It plugs directly into the cd changer connector and offers phone charging (via USB to lightning connector), music via USB connection, bluetooth and sirius radio. The name of the song...

Installed 2 new hood lift assist struts, 2 new trunk assist struts, took off my front bumper (yikes!), installed 2 new horns, and removed both headlights for moisture removal/drying/new rear seals. Then, I added this long-contemplated piece: a custom rear windscreen with red LED illumination...

What have y’all done to remedy this? I’m thinking of attempting to glue it myself.

So my hours of sealing the entire headlight assembly was a waste of time. Click on the pic. It's a tropical greenhouse in there. I was gutted to see that today. Either my mechanic damaged the silicone seals during the reinstall or ??? :| BMW says they do NOT offer a seal I can replace (the...

These photos show the large gaps in the headlight wherein water and dirt can get through. Click on a pic for a larger version. Note the large pebble in the gap. For size reference:

Click on the pic to see a larger version. The before headlight, removed from the car. Items you will need: headlight weep hole/ drain hole 1 headlight weep hole/ drain hole 2 headlight weep hole/ drain hole 3. This one lacks a rubber "elbow pipe" style cover on either...

I thought I'd share my work to stop the ongoing and reoccurring water condensation in my 2007 Z4 xenon headlights. Two mechanic shops refused to attempt this, and BMW wants to sell me a complete headlight assembly for $500.00. The headlight works fine. This is a simple $4.00 rubber gasket fix...

My top is coming loose inside the cabin. The installer of my top did a terrible job, and I was just glad to get my car back from him in one piece. I need some instructions on assembling and disassembling the roof, so I can try to tighten this up myself. A few searches on the forum didn't turn...

So several searches on z4forum and Google didn't give me a clear answer. Where can I find instructions on changing the rear bumper side marker bulbs? What about changing the bulbs in the front fog lights? I bought some xenon bulbs for the fogs and would like to get those sorted to match the...

Great idea! I had not heard of this product.

I haven't posted in ages, but the Z4 is still running like new, at 109,000 miles and counting. :driving: I'd like to "lock down" my battery jumper pack (aka, 5 in 1 power pack, which includes a tire inflator/pump, lights, etc). It weighs about 19 pounds and often falls over in the trunk when...

As my month draws to a close, (I'm "Mr. November" in the calendar. Humor me- I'll probably never get to say THAT again! :) ) I've been thinking of getting something for the Z for Christmas. A gift for myself, basically. I'm looking for a large leather duffel, or actually two duffels, for...

What do y'all do to prepare for the eventual flat tire on your Z4? I'm rethinking my deletion of the run flat tires after my experience tonight. So tonight, after a great night of cruising along the waters edge at sunset in these fall-like temperatures, I had my first ever flat tire on the Z4...