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[markplant]

RE drl
Machine monkey has drl halos in his fogs but his build thread is many pages also iirc jak blade did did something similar but with a m/// bumper

 

[tomoz4white]

Hello and welcome, lovely looking Zed there.

Has it been resprayed or wrapped in white ? I didn't think they done the pre facelifts in white but I am ready to be corrected

Lovely low mileage example though.

Stuart

Hia Stuart - no the car is original white - apparently previously owned by an older fella who developed alzheimer's and a neighbour took on the role of selling the car. It was offered back to BMW but as he was not the owner, they declined. I ended up buying from a dealer in Maidenhead.

Bizarrely, I was not even looking for a car. It was a friend who was after a boxter or z4. I showed him this one and he dithered, so I stepped in and purchased. I now have the job of selling my Mini JCW !

Didn't realise how lovely they are. One word Happy!

 

[tomoz4white]

Thanks Georgio,

The roof is working well, nice and quick with no problems. I hear that the E85 are pretty rare in white - is that right ?

I am looking to change the sidelights to some whiter 501's - not really looked into how hard it will be to get to the housing?

I want to keep the car original but I was wondering if anyone has considered DRL's in the fogs ?

Tomo

Hello and Welcome ! Nice car ! Alpine White is indeed a rare colour. Only 93 cars total(E85+E86) sold in the UK of which 51 were E85s.

Crickey! Is it that rare - only 51 White E85'S ? To be fair lads (and ladies) I just liked the look of it. It cost 7.9k - is that a good deal for the colour and mileage, engine size etc from a dealer ? You would know if that's a fair price ?

Tomo

 

[tomoz4white]

Thanks Georgio,

The roof is working well, nice and quick with no problems. I hear that the E85 are pretty rare in white - is that right ?

I am looking to change the sidelights to some whiter 501's - not really looked into how hard it will be to get to the housing?

I want to keep the car original but I was wondering if anyone has considered DRL's in the fogs ?

Tomo

Hello and Welcome ! Nice car ! Alpine White is indeed a rare colour. Only 93 cars total(E85+E86) sold in the UK of which 51 were E85s.

Do you know how many were made in Alpine White in the 3.0 engine ? I am gobsmacked - good find then ?

 

[Mr Tidy]

Hi and welcome. Great to see photos with the first post on the thread (I didn't manage that).

I don't generally like white cars, but it seems to suit the Z4 really well!

And yours has such low mileage - a good find!

Not too sure of prices for E85s, but from a dealer that doesn't sound excessive. I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will be along soon!

In the meantime enjoy the good weather and get some miles on it.

 

[tomoz4white]

This was the picture taken last week - it's first night at it's new home!

Now I need to offload the JCW - if any one knows of any interested party, please pass the word!

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201608247105943

Zed Happy!

Tomo

 

[tomoz4white]

Thoughts on Black Grille ?

Do you think it would look better than the chrome surround and grey spindles ?

I will aim to keep the originals of course for re-sell, not that I can see myself selling this car for a very long time!

Black Grille to match roof and make the car look a little more aggressive ?

Tomo

 

[patriot66]

Thanks Georgio,

The roof is working well, nice and quick with no problems. I hear that the E85 are pretty rare in white - is that right ?

I am looking to change the sidelights to some whiter 501's - not really looked into how hard it will be to get to the housing?

I want to keep the car original but I was wondering if anyone has considered DRL's in the fogs ?

Tomo

Hello and Welcome ! Nice car ! Alpine White is indeed a rare colour. Only 93 cars total(E85+E86) sold in the UK of which 51 were E85s.

Do you know how many were made in Alpine White in the 3.0 engine ? I am gobsmacked - good find then ?

The breakdown for the 93 Alpine White Z4s is E86 3.0si SE x 5, E86 3.0si Sport x 18, E86 M Coupe x 18, E85 x 51 and E85 M Roadster x 1.

 

[Marlon]

Welcome to the forum, White Z4s are indeed a rare sight
Here's the Jingles thread - don't say you haven't been warned :wink:
http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=78475&p=1317161&hilit=jingles#p1317161

 

[Marlon]

Thoughts on Black Grille ?

Do you think it would look better than the chrome surround and grey spindles ?

I will aim to keep the originals of course for re-sell, not that I can see myself selling this car for a very long time!

Black Grille to match roof and make the car look a little more aggressive ?

Tomo

I bought a gloss black grille, it does make the car more aggressive looking IMO. I'm thinking of refurbishing the alloys gloss black to match. I think it would look great against the white

 

[tomoz4white]

Hello and Welcome ! Nice car ! Alpine White is indeed a rare colour. Only 93 cars total(E85+E86) sold in the UK of which 51 were E85s.

Do you know how many were made in Alpine White in the 3.0 engine ? I am gobsmacked - good find then ?

The breakdown for the 93 Alpine White Z4s is E86 3.0si SE x 5, E86 3.0si Sport x 18, E86 M Coupe x 18, E85 x 51 and E85 M Roadster x 1.

Hia Patriott66,

I have the Z4 3.0i SE E85 ? (54 plate)

Am I right in saying ORIGINALLY the E85 were only made with 2.5L and 3.0L Engines available ?

So of the 51 White E85's Sold in the UK, do we know the Engine Type Split also ? Just curious how many were 3 Litre's were sold. Is my car 1 of 10, 20 etc ?

The split must involve the later engine options as I have found one that is available in a 2 Litre, bizarrely near Bristol. Someone should snap that up in view of how rare they are!

http://www.countrycarsofbristol.co.uk/used-cars/bmw-z4-2-0-i-se-roadster-2dr-bristol-201608227026614

I await to hear the stats if you know them...

Tomo

 

[tomoz4white]

Those stripes are hideous !

 

[tomoz4white]

Do you know how many were made in Alpine White in the 3.0 engine ? I am gobsmacked - good find then ?

The breakdown for the 93 Alpine White Z4s is E86 3.0si SE x 5, E86 3.0si Sport x 18, E86 M Coupe x 18, E85 x 51 and E85 M Roadster x 1.

Hia Patriott66,

I have the Z4 3.0i SE E85 ? (54 plate)

Am I right in saying ORIGINALLY the E85 were only made with 2.5L and 3.0L Engines available ?

So of the 51 White E85's Sold in the UK, do we know the Engine Type Split also ? Just curious how many were 3 Litre's were sold. Is my car 1 of 10, 20 etc ?

The split must involve the later engine options as I have found one that is available in a 2 Litre, bizarrely near Bristol. Someone should snap that up in view of how rare they are!

http://www.countrycarsofbristol.co.uk/used-cars/bmw-z4-2-0-i-se-roadster-2dr-bristol-201608227026614

I await to hear the stats if you know them...

Tomo

And of course Jingles has a 2.0L - would just be interesting to see the engine splits for the 51 E85's sold in White if anyone knows

 

[tomoz4white]

Also. just a quick update following today's Oil Service & Brake Fluid Change. I decided to use a local BMW Specialist,

http://mpowertechnik.co.uk/

http://www.mpowercars.co.uk/

They used Mobil XE 5W30 - Good?

1 obs - Front Lower Wishbone Bushes Soft (but would pass an MOT at the mo) - Common Prob ?

Tomo

 

[patriot66]

The breakdown for the 93 Alpine White Z4s is E86 3.0si SE x 5, E86 3.0si Sport x 18, E86 M Coupe x 18, E85 x 51 and E85 M Roadster x 1.

Hia Patriott66,

I have the Z4 3.0i SE E85 ? (54 plate)

Am I right in saying ORIGINALLY the E85 were only made with 2.5L and 3.0L Engines available ?

So of the 51 White E85's Sold in the UK, do we know the Engine Type Split also ? Just curious how many were 3 Litre's were sold. Is my car 1 of 10, 20 etc ?

The split must involve the later engine options as I have found one that is available in a 2 Litre, bizarrely near Bristol. Someone should snap that up in view of how rare they are!

http://www.countrycarsofbristol.co.uk/used-cars/bmw-z4-2-0-i-se-roadster-2dr-bristol-201608227026614

I await to hear the stats if you know them...

Tomo

And of course Jingles has a 2.0L - would just be interesting to see the engine splits for the 51 E85's sold in White if anyone knows

This table has been on here before.

Unfortunately it doesn't give any breakdown of E85 variants.

 

[greencode]

That's a beauty. Never seen a white E85. How much did you pay, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[tomoz4white]

That's a beauty. Never seen a white E85. How much did you pay, if you don't mind me asking?

7.9k, 29,000 Miles on the Clock, 1 Owner, BMWFSH. 3.0i SE

There is 1 other available on autotrader at the moment (and there are only 51 in the uk!) - its a 2 Litre

http://www.countrycarsofbristol.co.uk/used-cars/bmw-z4-2-0-i-se-roadster-2dr-bristol-201608227026614

 

[greencode]

That's a beauty. Never seen a white E85. How much did you pay, if you don't mind me asking?

7.9k, 29,000 Miles on the Clock, 1 Owner, BMWFSH. 3.0i SE

There is 1 other available on autotrader at the moment (and there are only 51 in the uk!) - its a 2 Litre

http://www.countrycarsofbristol.co.uk/used-cars/bmw-z4-2-0-i-se-roadster-2dr-bristol-201608227026614

 

[tomoz4white]

Hia Patriott66,

I have the Z4 3.0i SE E85 ? (54 plate)

Am I right in saying ORIGINALLY the E85 were only made with 2.5L and 3.0L Engines available ?

So of the 51 White E85's Sold in the UK, do we know the Engine Type Split also ? Just curious how many were 3 Litre's were sold. Is my car 1 of 10, 20 etc ?

The split must involve the later engine options as I have found one that is available in a 2 Litre, bizarrely near Bristol. Someone should snap that up in view of how rare they are!

http://www.countrycarsofbristol.co.uk/used-cars/bmw-z4-2-0-i-se-roadster-2dr-bristol-201608227026614

I await to hear the stats if you know them...

Tomo

And of course Jingles has a 2.0L - would just be interesting to see the engine splits for the 51 E85's sold in White if anyone knows

This table has been on here before.

Unfortunately it doesn't give any breakdown of E85 variants.

Thanks mate - that table is interesting. All the E86's were 3 Litre then ?

At a guess then, I would assume my White 3.0i SE, is probably 1 of 12 in view of the other engine variations ? Zed Happy!

 

[tomoz4white]

Hello and welcome, lovely looking Zed there.

Has it been resprayed or wrapped in white ? I didn't think they done the pre facelifts in white but I am ready to be corrected

Lovely low mileage example though.

Stuart

Hia Stuart - no the car is original white - apparently previously owned by an older fella who developed alzheimer's and a neighbour took on the role of selling the car. It was offered back to BMW but as he was not the owner, they declined. I ended up buying from a dealer in Maidenhead.

Bizarrely, I was not even looking for a car. It was a friend who was after a boxter or z4. I showed him this one and he dithered, so I stepped in and purchased. I now have the job of selling my Mini JCW !

Didn't realise how lovely they are. One word Happy!

My mate has now bought a Boxter X Reg 2.7 for 5.5k - I think he is rather gutted he didn't opt for the car I suggested to him as I stepped in and bought it - silly boy!