New z owner west London

[Niro777]

Having my e46 m3 ownership cut short I just happened to come across a z4m roadster at a deal I couldn’t help but take up.
Absolutely loving the car so far and only had it a couple weeks.

 

[Phoenixboy]

nice m niro777 welcome aboard

 

[Niro777]

[ref]Phoenixboy[/ref], cheers mate

 

[Marlon]

Welcome to the forum, you will enjoy the roadster experience I'm sure

 

[RustyZ4]

Hi & Welcome

 

[Niro777]

Cheers guys. Thanks for the warm welcome. Just got a couple questions. As I’ve never had a soft top before. What would be the best option to clean the green algae off of the cloth and what would be best to seal it with?

 

[Marlon]

Cheers guys. Thanks for the warm welcome. Just got a couple questions. As I’ve never had a soft top before. What would be the best option to clean the green algae off of the cloth and what would be best to seal it with?

I use this method for the algae: https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=100317

and I use BMW soft top protector (the fabric shouldn't be 'sealed' - its supposed to be porous, there is an inner lining that is waterproof)

 

[jabber]

Hi and welcome. Very nice Z

 

[Niro777]

Cheers Marlon. Thanks for the clarification. I’ll look into that

 

[bmwaddict]

Hi and welcome. Great choice! I always thought I'd own an E46 M3 but got hooked on Z4s!
Originally from West London myself, now in Herts/Beds/Bucks but go back regularly, I'll look out for you!

 

[buzyg]

Welcome to the forum. Auto gly do a good kit for the roof. :wink:

How does the Zed compare to the M3?

 

[firebobby]

Welcome to the forum, fine looking Zed
Your handy for the Ace cafe then

 

[paddy wright]

Welcome- lovely z- dare I ask why your e46 experience was cut short?

 

[Mr Tidy]

Welcome to the forum OP - that's a lovely looking Z4M.

 

[Niro777]

Welcome- lovely z- dare I ask why your e46 experience was cut short?

Was cut short due to a little minor accident that insurance deemed a write off.

Welcome to the forum. Auto gly do a good kit for the roof. :wink:

How does the Zed compare to the M3?

They’re miles apart. I feel that the m3 was the more predictable and tame car but the suspension and steering was a bit lacking.
Z4m drives better in possibly every single way. It’s everything you’d want the m3 to be stock.

 

[Niro777]

[ref]firebobby[/ref], yeah. I would definitely be down for some ace cafe action

[ref]bmwaddict[/ref], yeah. I’m sure you’ll see me around. Currently being used as a daily. And haven’t seen anything else similar to it in the area.

 

[Niro777]

[ref]Mr Tidy[/ref], [ref]jabber[/ref], thanks for the compliments guys.

 

[buzyg]

Welcome to the forum. Auto gly do a good kit for the roof. :wink:

How does the Zed compare to the M3?

They’re miles apart. I feel that the m3 was the more predictable and tame car but the suspension and steering was a bit lacking.
Z4m drives better in possibly every single way. It’s everything you’d want the m3 to be stock.

From my limited experience of driving an M3 on track, I would agree wholeheartedly.

 

[RickRob]

Hi and welcome.

Thanks for the pic - looks great.

Hope to see you at Ace Cafe if not before.

Enjoy

 

[Mr Tidy]

They’re miles apart. I feel that the m3 was the more predictable and tame car but the suspension and steering was a bit lacking.
Z4m drives better in possibly every single way. It’s everything you’d want the m3 to be stock.

That's an interesting insight from someone who has had both - thanks.