Newbie....sort of?

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Hello

I joined the forum a long while ago now, almost two years ago in fact, although it really doesn't seem like it. I have always been a bit of a Z4 lurker having own an early Z4 3.0 convertible back in 2003(?).

This time around I in fact bought a Z4 3.0 Sport Coupe from this forum and Benny88 who used to be on here.

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It has been a lovely car to own and drive, probably due to the fact that he looked after it well. However, that time has come when it needs a little more concentrated TLC, possibly because it now belongs to me :( So, time to stop lurking around here, and start asking for some advice from the people here infinitely more knowledgeable than me.

The poor thing is going to need a new clutch at just over 70k miles, and therefore DMF, and I am beginning to look at an intermittent DSC warnings, and NSF headlight issues. Presumably protocol would be to post questions in the related sections, but I just wanted to give an idea of what I am going to need to get done.

First things first, does anyone have any bright ideas about independent specialist garages, within reach of Surrey, Gatwick, and South London? I have never been that convinced by the main dealers in this part of the world. Would anyone disagree?

Thanks!
 
Hi and welcome OP - top lurking by the way! 1 post in nearly 2 years! :lol:

Oh, and your Z4C is in the best colour by far (although I may be biased)!

If your car hasn't had one yet, you may want to budget for a new water pump - they are electric so cost in the £250 to £300 bracket (or £500 for OEM) plus potentially a thermostat and fitting, unless you can DIY. :o

Probably a bit out of your area but I (and a few others on here) always use TWG Automotive in Frimley. Will (the principal) is ex-Sytner as is at least one of his staff, but at around half the hourly rate! :lol:

If you go to the main Forum page and look under "General" there is a Dealer Feedback thread which should give you some other options.

Good luck getting things sorted. :thumbsup:
 
Welcome along! (I guess :lol: )

I've got a indie guy near me that we use for all our BM's and even the mini (don't know if you can really call that a BM). He's pretty close to Gatwick and specialises in BM's. I'll PM you.

:thumbsup:
 
Mr Tidy / Kis (and anyone else reading this)

I always find it frustrating when threads never reach a conclusion, so I thought I would provide an update.

Although it took a while to organise, the car went to TWG in the end. Will & co replaced the clutch, sorted out the DSC, removed the CDV, and sorted a few other minor issues. A month down the line and so far so good. I can't fault what they did, or their knowledge of the subject.

So thanks again for the recommendation, and I would be happy to recommend them myself.
 
Now that's a proper lurker. Trippled your post count already tonight. :wink: Nice coupe. :thumbsup:
 
Nice one! Glad you found a trustworthy place. Seems like you're getting along with the Zed just fine! :) Pictures?
 
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