MRoady pt2 / 115 miles today & the ///Magic is still there
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paulgs1000 said:Interesting point about the Red Z. . . only had 2 previous silver and Stratus Zeds and felt that those colours wouldn't attract too much attention being relatively unobtrusive (though the general looks of the Zed did get attention). Steph and I initially both felt a bit more 'obvious' in the Imola - something you can't forget with the colour being within the cab (top of the doors) making it permanently noticeable to us.
Having said that we've noticed traffic tends to get out the way and give up the overtake more regularly when we now come up behind traffic. Before, I always felt folk must be thinking it's just a BMW behind and some were even obstructive - now most seem to recognise it's a sports car and accept the overtake. Or maybe it's just the added performance makes me feel that way?
I do now cover the ///M up when not being used (it's left on our paved parking area at the front of the house) as I don't want it to attract the wrong kind of attention (as well as to protect it). Zeds look to be worth far more than they cost and with a non-dated reg it can look like an exotic. I'm also less likely to take the ///M to town and leave it parked anywhere without consideration.
Basically though I like the colour as it feels more appropriate for a more 'classic' sportcar - just trying to fight the urge to have a couple of white stripes added!
I read this with interest Paul - as always you have some very good observations.
I too find I'm given special attention - its not an ///M but your average joe public just sees an 'exotic' red roadster. It gets lots more positive attention than our previous silver Zed, other drivers are,on the whole, courteous and let me out a junctions or allow me to pass etc.
I think many car lovers have an affinity for classic red roadsters, we also lots of excitement from young children too - again I think its the red sports car image.
Marlon said:
Yep - it's only enthusiasts that note it's an M, all Zeds are the same to most folk. I like your thoughts on the 'affinity for classic red roadsters' - that's very much how I feel in the Imola; almost takes me back to the an earlier era so you could well be right about the response being down to this
mr wilks said:Cracker said:Great looking car Andy, stunning set of pictures for your 1st trip out too
It is a terrific looking Z but i did feel a little "strange" with the first time out in a red car :? my 7 previous Zs were grey or black & kind of felt a bit " shouty" going through the country villages
Did you settle with the red straight off or feel a bit " lairy " to begin with ?
My 1st choice was an Interlagos Blue, but I couldn't find one close by to look at, test drove a black one but wasn't keen tbh, when I went to see mine I wasn't convinced straight away but I always loved the look of paulgs1000 car, I think I was more concerned with the seat colour against the red (champagne)
I agree totally with Paul the red certainly gets noticed more, my previous was sterling grey.
it's a red sports car, a little cliche yes but I love it. :evil:
Looking good Mr Wilks ! Very handsome car indeed. I have to say I am not a massive fan of Imola Red except when it is very well polished and shiny like yours. It looks exceptional in your photos. Glad your finally out on the road and what roads you chose to drive on too....superb ! Have you ever tried the Kingsdale road from Ingleton to Dent and from Dent through to Barbon ?
Glad your finally out on the road and what roads you chose to drive on too....superb ! Have you ever tried the Kingsdale road from Ingleton to Dent and from Dent through to Barbon ? 
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Absolutely gorgeous looking car!
But "Damn!"...I wish I hadn't read that first post!
Really makes want to get mine out and see what it's like.
I haven't even driven my Z4M at all since buying it a month ago (nor the Alpina Roadster S). Both have gone straight into my garage and SORN'd
But "Damn!"...I wish I hadn't read that first post!
Really makes want to get mine out and see what it's like.I haven't even driven my Z4M at all since buying it a month ago (nor the Alpina Roadster S). Both have gone straight into my garage and SORN'd
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paulgs1000 said:Marlon said:
Hahhahah if I'm on a mission the car in front has no say in my overtake, other than *oh, bye*
Wilks, loving the car buddy and alot of love!
Vanos filter, an issue to do?
As just done oil and filter and once it's back from detailer is being pampered with redline box oil and bmw diff oil
Then next week 6/4pot brembos new discs, lines and ds2500 pads call it a treat
Interesting ref brakes as def found v good and ds2500 pads a massive difference from oem with no fade and cold bite
Anyone know if m calipers can fit straight to other Zs?
Plus missing the amazing northern roads !!
Going to do a Scotland run later in year just to enjoy them
Great to see it in flesh
So a few changes along the way 
private plate on with a smaller front :wink: i like it but some may not & also tried out a set of black alloys for a different look :wink: ok but didn't quite cut it for me
So this week have gone for a set of 405M style 19s from CMwheels , i know many would stick with the gen CSLs but i like to try out different wheels & these work for me
private plate on with a smaller front :wink: i like it but some may not & also tried out a set of black alloys for a different look :wink: ok but didn't quite cut it for me So this week have gone for a set of 405M style 19s from CMwheels , i know many would stick with the gen CSLs but i like to try out different wheels & these work for me
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mr wilks said:So a few changes along the way
So this week have gone for a set of 405M style 19s from CMwheels , i know many would stick with the gen CSLs but i like to try out different wheels & these work for me
I really like the wheels mr wilks
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Ooooooooo
Liking the 405 wheels buddy
Different, in a good way
Modern m look
Me likey
Liking the 405 wheels buddy
Different, in a good way
Modern m look
Me likey
Muckinonthesofa
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mr wilks said:DPG said:
Tucked away still tyred up but can't see them going back on
If you do decide to sell them
I may be interested mr wilks.mr wilks said:So this week have gone for a set of 405M style 19s from CMwheels , i know many would stick with the gen CSLs but i like to try out different wheels & these work for me
Really good looking wheels - look quite poky at the rear there Andy, got a bit of stretch going on with the tyres?
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Nicemr wilks said:So this week have gone for a set of 405M style 19s from CMwheels , i know many would stick with the gen CSLs but i like to try out different wheels & these work for me
Just be careful of kerbs & potholes if you go hooning - unless you know someone who can do a quick refurb for you
z4pilot said:mr wilks said:So this week have gone for a set of 405M style 19s from CMwheels , i know many would stick with the gen CSLs but i like to try out different wheels & these work for me
Really good looking wheels - look quite poky at the rear there Andy, got a bit of stretch going on with the tyres?
No mate no stretch or poke / virtually identical numbers as the gen CSL rears of 9.5j et 27 / the 405s are 9.5j et 24
Same size rubber too with 255 35 19 Michelin PS2s on both sets :wink:
