First BMW - 2004 3.0i Z4

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scott202

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 Devon, UK
Hello all :)
So after a couple of months of searching I finally took the plunge and bought a 2004 E85 3.0i.

Loving the car so far! I somehow managed 42mpg on my drive home from a car that puts a smile my face every time I press the loud pedal :D It's quite an upgrade from the 1.6 Mazda 323 I was driving before!

Here's a couple of pics after a quick wash.

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Jobs I've done:

Washed, clayed and sealed.
Removed, cleaned and lubed the bonnet catch. (Bonnet kept popping open!)
Found and updated the Intravee II. (Added sticky indicators / guide me home lights on lock and unlock / enabled fogs as DRL's)


I've got a couple of jobs I'm planning to do:

Add bluetooth connectivity (Probably with a parrot, although I've got the Carver system so it may be tricky?)
Replace the Vanos seals.
Retrofit Cruise Control.
Stain and protect the interior leather where it's worn.
Swap the gear knob for an illuminated one.
Swap the side lights, full beams and fogs for whiter halogen bulbs to match the Xenons.
Clean and protect the roof.
Swap the front grills for all chrome.
Compound the scratches from the windscreen.
Change the stubby antenna.
 
Looks like you have found yourself a lovely Z4. :thumbsup: Nice upgrade to have the facelift zenon headlights.
 
Welcome to the forum OP.

Very clean looking car you have there. :thumbsup:
 
Nice looking original car in the best colour combination (biased view :oops: ).
Crappie aerial needs replacing with original whippy :D
Get that shiney steering wheel double padded and recovered by Royal wheels :thumbsup:
 
Grumpyowl said:
Get that shiney steering wheel double padded and recovered by Royal wheels :thumbsup:
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Agree with you there. Mine feels like a new car with the wheel from Royal :-)

Also, with the dying of the seats, can't recommend Gliptone highly enough. Great customer service.
 
hi and welcome! :thumbsup:
nice tidy example and sensible mods.
any plans to upgrade your wheels? i'd be thinking at least 20mm spacers on the rears - makes a hell of a difference to the stance for not many quids... :wink:
 
Thanks for the welcome all!

Grumpyowl said:
Get that shiney steering wheel double padded and recovered by Royal wheels :thumbsup:
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Just had a look at their website. It wasn't something I was thinking of doing but it's definitely going to be added to the list now :thumbsup:
 
scott202 said:
[post]1363425[/post] Change the stubby antenna
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Welcome :D. That is no stubby, it is something in between. You either need a proper whippy or stubby ( :thumbsup: ). As Yoda said, "Do. Or do not. There is no half try". Retro cruise, yes. Have you thought about IntraveeII?
 
Other cheap upgrades worth considering if they haven't been done already:

Get rid of run flat tyres
Change gearbox oil (I used 50/50 mix of Redine MTL and Redline ATF 4 as recommended by Opie Oils and a few forums)
Delete the clutch delay valve (CDV) - Makes a big difference

Personally, I love the 17 inch alloys you have (103's) and think they suit the proportions of the car better than 18's as well as giving a better ride.(I'm probably in the minority with this view).

I bought the same alloys for £80, had them refurbished and put 4 new tyres on at the same time.
 
Welcome to the forum and well done for posting a picture first post. Nice motor you've got yourself there. Sounds like it's going to be loved too by the work you've already put in.

Did I read that correctly though that you've set your fogs as DRL's? Thats one thing that really boils my piss. Fog lights are not DRL's. They point bright light into the road surface to help when it's foggy. OK in the dry but on a wet road they just bounce the light right into drivers eyes. I can't stand people who use them as normal road lights. If you want DRL's I'd look at getting some fitted.

Sorry but rant over now.
 
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