Lurker turned member, E85 with the odd custom

[SDB_z4]

Since I’ve gone and made a post regarding roof issues I’ve had (thankfully resolved now, thanks to you guys), thought I’d introduce myself.

I have a 2.0 (yes I know, should have gone 3.0 but my budget was stretched at the time) roadster, Jan 2008, 57 plate. Bought in 2018, numerous issues ‘naturally’ over that time, issues with rocker cover/gasket, sensor issues and the big one of all a valvetronic problem that led to a nice incident on the motorway when the car suddenly wouldn’t go over 40mph. Thankfully I managed to resolve issues as low cost as possible by going with an ex-bmw guy who went independent.

Recently treated it to a new lease of life with after market wheels, couldn’t bring myself to pay double to refurb the split-rims, as it’s double labour costs everywhere due to the nature of the job. I never liked the bolts anyway, so it worked out in the end. Anyways, a lot of quality content on this forum as I’ve lurked over the years.

 

[jabber]

Hi and welcome nice wheels

 

[Haggisman]

Welcome, must have been a bit worrying when that happened on the motorway, nice wheels. It is a shame it costs so much to refurbish the originals. Photos of the car itself?

 

[SDB_z4]

Yea it was a big job that valvetronic issue, even though most things are sorted now the previous owner hadn’t taken care of it and I was a little blind sided, should have put it on a ramp and really dug deep into any potential issues. The wheels were a big giveaway, me and one of the 3 previous owners both have a disdain for narrow car park exits :lol:

Welcome, must have been a bit worrying when that happened on the motorway, nice wheels. It is a shame it costs so much to refurbish the originals. Photos of the car itself?

 

[enuff_zed]

Morning and welcome.
I'm always a bit wary of how more modern wheels will look. Straight-edged spokes can detract from the curves of the car (in my view), but I have to say those suit yours really well.

 

[buzyg]

Welcome on board. Shame there was no budget to refurbish those lovely split rims. Nice choice for the replacements.

 

[Andrew Sheldon]

Nothing wrong with the 2.0 Z4, once these engines are sorted they run and go just great and return a really good mpg.
Mine had eccentric shaft sensor issues but once I sorted it is now perfect...
Wheels suite the car btw..

 

[Ole gits rule]

Hello and welcome - does look very nice

 

[inkey$]

Welcome and very good choice of wheel style. Very much suit the style of the car and looks and sounds as though you’ve had your work cut out.

 

[gobowept]

Those are good looking rims!