New Member; 2006 3.0si

[SamP84]

Hello all,

Been lurking on the forum last few weeks while looking for a good 3.0si within my tight budget. Picked up the car last night and have fallen in love with it immediately.

Silver 2006 with 88,000 miles, good condition... nearly mint, everything works and it has some good options including the 10 speaker audio. I didn't want SatNav as I think it dates the interior and I love how clean the interior lines are. The seats are individual blue... look great in person and I also liked the MV II's.

All I am planning on doing is a little tidy up consisting of: refurbing the lights lenses, new centre caps for the wheels, new number plates and a good detail. would love to get more noise out of the exhaust but I hear the back box delete can drone... any ideas on more noise with out annoying droning?

Anyone know this car? WP06...
Cheers all, will be using this forum quite a bit I think!

 

[Marlon]

Welcome to the forum, great choice of Zed - I had an identical looking Zed for my first, however it was a 2 ltr - can't beat the 3.0si

 

[JamieZ4C]

Welcome Sam, lovely looking roadster you've got there. Agree on the sat nav. Funny how times change, because 5 years ago I probably wouldn't have considered one without :lol:

The 3.0si is a beauty, you've made a good choice. In terms of getting more noise, have you considered the sound generator mod? (have a search if you don't know what I'm talking about). It's a free and quite straightforward mod to do yourself

 

[SamP84]

can't beat the 3.0si

Marlon, says on your tag line you’ve had a remap... what are your thoughts on if it’s worth doing?

 

[SamP84]

Cheers Jamie, will look into the mod. Not heard about that and think £800 for an aftermarket exhaust is quite a steep.

 

[Marlon]

can't beat the 3.0si

Marlon, says on your tag line you’ve had a remap... what are your thoughts on if it’s worth doing?

I'd say its worth doing definitely, if you have a spare half hour you can read my journey from making the decision through to the driving feel afterwards: https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=82745&hilit=quantum+remap
(Skip to halfway down page 4 for my feedback)

 

[RustyZ4]

Hi & Welcome

Very nice z, and I don't think I have ever seen seats with that colour blue, very unique

 

[buzyg]

Welcome aboard. Great seats.

 

[Z4 COUPSTER]

Welcome, love the interior. Great start.

 

[Mr Tidy]

Welcome to the forum - I love those seats.

Enjoy your 3.0Si - they're quite addictive by the way!

 

[SamP84]

Hello all, cheers for the kind words. I wasn’t sure about the seats in the pics but in the flesh they look really good. Such a comfy place to be too. I’m 6’ 3” and a big lump and it’s the nicest roadster I’ve had by a mile.

Fair to say I’m addicted already, the steering is something else! I couldn’t believe how pin sharp and accurate it was. Such an easy car to drive from the moment you get in!

 

[SamP84]

can't beat the 3.0si

Marlon, says on your tag line you’ve had a remap... what are your thoughts on if it’s worth doing?

I'd say its worth doing definitely, if you have a spare half hour you can read my journey from making the decision through to the driving feel afterwards: https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=82745&hilit=quantum+remap
(Skip to halfway down page 4 for my feedback)

Thank you kind sir, but of bed time reading!

 

[SamP84]

Bit geeky but got the options list up. Apparently the individual leather is called Montego Blue?!

L812A National version England / Ireland
S1CAA Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S205A Automatic transmission
S224A Driving dynamic control
S230A Extra package, EU-specific
S249A Multifunction f steering wheel
S302A Alarm system
S313A Fold-in outside mirror
S345A Chrome Line Interieur
S380A Hardtop-preparation
S399A Softtop, electromech. all-autom.
S423A Floor mats, velours
S428A Warning triangle and first aid kit
S431A Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S441A Smoker package
S459A Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S493A Storage compartment package
S494A Seat heating driver/passenger
S4ADA Interior trim strips, alu, brushed, fine
S502A Headlight cleaning system
S520A Fog lights
S521A Rain sensor
S522A Xenon Light
S534A Automatic air conditioning
S550A On-board computer
S662A Radio BMW Business CD
S676A HiFi speaker system
S692A Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
S704A M Sports suspension
S710A M leather steering wheel
S711A M Sports seats
S785A White direction indicator lights
S787A BMW alloy wheel, M double spoke 135
S853A Language version English
S863A Retailer Directory Europe
S877A Delete cross-pattern operation
S880A On-board vehicle literature English
S8SMA Car ident. number visible from outside
S8SPA Control unit COP
S925A Dummy-SALAPA

Body colour: TITANSILBER METALLIC (354)
Upholstery STOFF/LEDER ACTIVE SPORTS/MONTEGOBL (FAE9)

 

[Mr Tidy]

Bit geeky but got the options list up. Apparently the individual leather is called Montego Blue?!

Not at all geeky - don't we all do that? :lol:

Interesting to see it described as Montego Blue - my car is Montego Blue!

 

[Stu Boy]

Hi and welcome.
I’m sure this zed is one I went to have a look at being sold by forum member Machpb. I remember the striking blue and unusual half leather. You’re correct, the photos don’t do justice, lovely in the flesh.

 

[mr wilks]

Hi and welcome.
I’m sure this zed is one I went to have a look at being sold by forum member Machpb. I remember the striking blue and unusual half leather. You’re correct, the photos don’t do justice, lovely in the flesh.

Yea there aren't too many auto Si in silver with blue & miles to match , i remember the car being for sale a good while at silly money

https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=89724

 

[SamP84]

Hi and welcome.
I’m sure this zed is one I went to have a look at being sold by forum member Machpb. I remember the striking blue and unusual half leather. You’re correct, the photos don’t do justice, lovely in the flesh.

Yea there aren't too many auto Si in silver with blue & miles to match , i remember the car being for sale a good while at silly money

https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=89724

I think I got this car for a good price, a smidge over 5k, which I was happy with considering the spec and it is unusual.

 

[SamP84]

Hi and welcome.
I’m sure this zed is one I went to have a look at being sold by forum member Machpb. I remember the striking blue and unusual half leather. You’re correct, the photos don’t do justice, lovely in the flesh.

Cheers Stu, you spec sounds bloody lovely.

Did a bit more digging and my car has Eibach Pro Street springs on it... a good thing?

 

[Fordo]

Looks great with the blue interior! Very unique.

How does the auto box perform?

 

[Stu Boy]

Cheers Stu, you spec sounds bloody lovely.

Did a bit more digging and my car has Eibach Pro Street springs on it... a good thing?
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I’m running the Eibach’s on the rear and it feels great, didn’t like them on the front as they were far to hard for my liking so they are standard.