M-Roadster
Member
I found this forum a few weeks ago when I was searching for a Z4 M with CSL alloys. This week my CSL wheels and tires arrived. The perfect opportunity to register.
I'm from the Netherlands. I'm a huge forum-fan. Drove 2 blue MINI Cooper S's (R53 and R56) before I found this beautiful Z4M Roadster from 2006. Always have been a member at thé Dutch MINI-forum (http://www.newminiclub.nl).
I am always searching for cars. Big fan of convertible's, but because of the beautiful weather in Holland never bought one. In April this year I found my ultimate dream-machine. The Z4M Roadster! 14 days later she was parked (with import-license plate) in our garage.
I didn't like the standard alloys to much, so immediately I began searching for a 'factory-look' alternative. Found the beautiful "M Cross spoke 163" (also known as CSL wheels) they also use on the E46 M3 CSL. The car also needed a bit of lowering/stiffer suspension for the rear of the car. After I found member "sixspeed " and read his stories I ordered the nice KW Clubsport 3-way coil over suspension kit. After just one week I already got the suspension kit. A few hours later and help from a good friend, the kit was on the car.
On July 24th I bought a set of CSL alloys with tires from a guy on E-bay. 10 weeks later they arrived. One alloy was damaged, 2 tires where as good as worn (less then 4 mm, advert said 6 to 7 mm) and 1 tire was plugged (I'm not insured when I drive with these kind of tires). Made a deal with the seller. He replaced the damaged alloy and gives me another tire without a plug. Last Monday I finally got the wheel and tire back. The tire he wrapped around the alloy had a plug... So I had to buy 2 new front- and 2 new rear tires. After all it is better to pay somebody at BMW €500,- euros’ for a chassis number then to buy a set of wheels (with tires) from this E-bay member...
Yesterday my tire-guy wrapped new (and SAFE) rubber around the brand new alloys. Fitted them on the car and this is the result:
Since a few weeks I have a problem with the car. The EML light, the DSC light and the brakes light went on. The dealer reset the system, but before I was home the lights went on again. 3th of December they are going to search for the problem. Maybe somebody already had this experience, so I will search this forum for it!
I hope to learn, and post, a lot here! Thanks!
Regards, Kaj
I'm from the Netherlands. I'm a huge forum-fan. Drove 2 blue MINI Cooper S's (R53 and R56) before I found this beautiful Z4M Roadster from 2006. Always have been a member at thé Dutch MINI-forum (http://www.newminiclub.nl).
I am always searching for cars. Big fan of convertible's, but because of the beautiful weather in Holland never bought one. In April this year I found my ultimate dream-machine. The Z4M Roadster! 14 days later she was parked (with import-license plate) in our garage.
I didn't like the standard alloys to much, so immediately I began searching for a 'factory-look' alternative. Found the beautiful "M Cross spoke 163" (also known as CSL wheels) they also use on the E46 M3 CSL. The car also needed a bit of lowering/stiffer suspension for the rear of the car. After I found member "sixspeed " and read his stories I ordered the nice KW Clubsport 3-way coil over suspension kit. After just one week I already got the suspension kit. A few hours later and help from a good friend, the kit was on the car.
On July 24th I bought a set of CSL alloys with tires from a guy on E-bay. 10 weeks later they arrived. One alloy was damaged, 2 tires where as good as worn (less then 4 mm, advert said 6 to 7 mm) and 1 tire was plugged (I'm not insured when I drive with these kind of tires). Made a deal with the seller. He replaced the damaged alloy and gives me another tire without a plug. Last Monday I finally got the wheel and tire back. The tire he wrapped around the alloy had a plug... So I had to buy 2 new front- and 2 new rear tires. After all it is better to pay somebody at BMW €500,- euros’ for a chassis number then to buy a set of wheels (with tires) from this E-bay member...
Yesterday my tire-guy wrapped new (and SAFE) rubber around the brand new alloys. Fitted them on the car and this is the result:
Since a few weeks I have a problem with the car. The EML light, the DSC light and the brakes light went on. The dealer reset the system, but before I was home the lights went on again. 3th of December they are going to search for the problem. Maybe somebody already had this experience, so I will search this forum for it!
I hope to learn, and post, a lot here! Thanks!
Regards, Kaj
I'm just so happy I found a forum especially for the Z4!
The new wheels look especially well suited to the M roadster's stance. 
