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    Realoem

    Just to let you know that the Realoem parts database has now been updated. They now have data for cars built through 03/2025 which is fantastic :thumbsup:
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    M40i CO₂ emissions

    I am wondering if any one can explain why the 2023 LCI M40i model CO₂ emissions is rated at 184 g/km where as my previous 2019 M40i CO₂ emissions was only 168 g/km. I am wondering if BMW have reduced some of the stuffing out of the exhaust system, since I have noticed that the exhaust sounds...
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    New zed has arrived

    Traded in my 4 year old Z4 M40i in San Francisco Red today for a new face lift M40i in Alpine white, and here she is :D
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    No Touchscreen or HUD for future Z4s

    Just been reading this post which is news to me. https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/major-option-restriction-announcement.1420312/#post-13612082 The new screens on Z4s will not offer touchscreen capability with a $500 credit applied. Also, Backup Assistant will not be available. :( Also...
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    Improving Harmon Kardon sound quality

    Since I first bought my M40i, I´ve struggled to improve the sound quality that the Harmon Kardon unit produces. Compared to the HK set-up and sound quality produced in my previous M240i, the G29 setup is very disappointing and just lacks any depth or detail. Today, I decided to code the Bowers &...
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    Soft top issues

    Unfortunately, I have just noticed a couple of issues with the drivers side soft top. Firstly the fabric tensioner strap that appears to be stitched to the hood has frayed and become detached. ☹ I only noticed it when I got in the zed this morning and noticed the end of the material sticking...
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    Critical safety recall

    Just a heads up guys, I dropped my Z4 M40i off at the dealers this morning to get my software updated. Got a phone call an hour later from them to say that there is a critical recall outstanding on the car and that they are now unable to release the zed back to me until it is fixed, something...
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    Returning to a zed

    So I’ve traded in my M240i and come back in the fold as they say, and have gone and bought myself a Z4 M40i in San Francisco Red with comfort, technology and visibility packages, so plenty of toys to keep me entertained. The car was registered at the end of March and had only 18 miles on the...
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    NOW SOLD - CSL 18's with quality winter tyres

    Now that my Z4 has gone, I have a set of winter alloys fitted with Continental Winter Contact tyres which I thought I would offer to you fellas for a few days before putting them to the vultures on eBay. So, if you are considering buying a set of winter rubber, then here is a set that’s...
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    Sold Stormwerks V1 Gear Knob

    Offering for sale a brushed stainless steel 6 speed V1 weighted short throw gear knob Looking for £60 including postage
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    Sold - 224 Alloys with Tyres

    Now that my zed has gone, I have a staggered set of 224 alloys wheels that were fitted on my 3.0si roadster. The wheels are in good physical overall condition and are not buckled or cracked, however two of the alloys one front and one rear are effected with some chips. The rear alloys also have...
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    ..... Now a M240i

    Finally found a replacement for my zed which I sold a couple of weeks ago. I finally picked up from Dick Lovett in Bristol, a M240i automatic coupe which is loaded with loads of extras, so am very happy :D I also had an enjoyable long drive back to Edinburgh, which gave me the opportunity to...
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    3.0Si Sport Roadster, Manual, FSH now sold

    After 5 years of ownership I have decided to put my stunning and much loved 3.0 Si sport roadster finished in silver grey with red leather interior up for sale. Reason for selling is that I am now looking for something slightly newer as the car is my daily driver. The car is well known to both...
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    Remote Key issue **updated**

    Right guys I am looking for some advice, I have done a search and not found an answer and also not heard of this problem myself, so hoping someone might have :) I left work tonight and used the remote key and car unlocked as normal from about 15 feet away as I approached it. I drove home and...
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    Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 prices

    Not sure if anyone is contemplating buying Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 2's. Been trawling the net checking prices out, curently mytyres have some good discounts at moment, so went ahead and ordered 2 new front tyres. 225/40 R18 92Y XL with rim protection for £81 inc free delivery 255/35 R18 94Y XL...
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    Possibly time to move on .... thoughts please

    I am currently weighing up my options, but am thinking that it might be time to sell my much loved and pampered zed and move on. I am just wondering what peoples thoughts are as to whether it is worth me selling it with the mods currently fitted or should I return zed to original spec and just...
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    V8 Breakfast

    Yesterday a few friends and I decided to have an early morning blast up to Inverurie and grab ourselves a V8 Breakfast at the Fennel Restaurant. My friends for the day were an Audi R8 5.2 FSI V10 Quattro with the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe and a Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet joining...
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    My near miss caught on dash cam

    Well we decided to take advantage of the nice weather today and take the zed out to stretch its legs down the Scottish Borders. We were just about to leave Jedburgh when an idiot in a van pulled out of a junction right in front of me :headbang: . Luckily I was only doing less than 30MPH being in...
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    Aero skirts fitted and calipers painted

    Been busy the last few weekends giving my zed some much needed love and attention. So last weekend I got round to painting my calipers, I usually keep them silver as I am not a fan of coloured calipers normally, but just for a change I decided to go blue after being inspired by other members...
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    ODB2 Fault Code? **Updated**

    Tonight my check engine light came on (yellow) after only 2 minutes of driving, hadn't got out of 2nd gear or above 20MPH. I plugged my code reader in when I got home and the code is P1154 undefined code? Does anyone have any ideas what it actually means or where I might find any info? The temp...
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