The Transition - Z4 to M3
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LeeZ4MR said:Yes pleaseExactmax said:I will hopefully give it a wash at the weekend and post some better pictures! Maybe even a sound clip for those people interested
Three pedals is the way...its an M3 not a 7 series you made the right choice.
Yeah but with DCT you get 'auto blips' on downshifts without having to do a two foot shuffle
Exactmax said:
Lovely car bud
Believe me once you get used to hearing the V8 your mpg will tumble.
I started with an mpg of around 24 whilst running mine in plus crap weather in January. Since having my 1200 mile run in service it's never gone above 19.
Like Lee says it can be VERY scary how quick these things get into licence losing territory, literally seconds.
I also really liked your Zed
I don't have anything against the DCT my bro in law has one in his & I enjoyed how it suits the high revs of the V8 when I drove it & I agree it's easier than blipping the throttle yourself in the manual but I just don't like the put foot down hold one & that's it feel to twin clutches.biggiz_40 said:LeeZ4MR said:Yes pleaseExactmax said:I will hopefully give it a wash at the weekend and post some better pictures! Maybe even a sound clip for those people interested
Three pedals is the way...its an M3 not a 7 series you made the right choice.
Yeah but with DCT you get 'auto blips' on downshifts without having to do a two foot shuffle
It's purely personal preference but I am happy to live in the old ages & cog swap using a stick rather than an electronic paddle even if you will be miles faster than me!
Both systems are great just depends which camp you are in, my bro in law had a manual E46 M3 but never even considered it for his E93 M3 it had to be DCT for him, just shows we all like different things.
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Ver nice- stick around on the forum.
I love the details on your frozen edition biggiz
I bet that wheel has a lovely feel to it, how are you getting on with the paint finish? Is it easy to maintain?
Thanks.
The paint work is an absolute dream when clean, it actually looks like Matte Silverstone 2.
Tbh it is high maintenance and I'm a bit of a closet detailer (wife calls it ocd
) and I also miss the look of a polished car.
But it comes at a price! You can't use normal shampoo's only special stuff from bmw which costs £45 for 400ml and I've bought 3 in 8 months. :thumbsdown:
I think Swissvaxx do a range for matte paint but it costs even more and I don't really want to take the risk.
Like you say that M button when set to 'Full Phat' is scary.
Sorry for the thread highjack OP, you are going to be smiling for quite a few weeks
I bet that wheel has a lovely feel to it, how are you getting on with the paint finish? Is it easy to maintain?
Thanks.
The paint work is an absolute dream when clean, it actually looks like Matte Silverstone 2.
Tbh it is high maintenance and I'm a bit of a closet detailer (wife calls it ocd
) and I also miss the look of a polished car. But it comes at a price! You can't use normal shampoo's only special stuff from bmw which costs £45 for 400ml and I've bought 3 in 8 months. :thumbsdown:
I think Swissvaxx do a range for matte paint but it costs even more and I don't really want to take the risk.
Like you say that M button when set to 'Full Phat' is scary.
Sorry for the thread highjack OP, you are going to be smiling for quite a few weeks
Thanks for the insightbiggiz_40 said:I love the details on your frozen edition biggiz
I bet that wheel has a lovely feel to it, how are you getting on with the paint finish? Is it easy to maintain?
Thanks.
The paint work is an absolute dream when clean, it actually looks like Matte Silverstone 2.
Tbh it is high maintenance and I'm a bit of a closet detailer (wife calls it ocd
But it comes at a price! You can't use normal shampoo's only special stuff from bmw which costs £45 for 400ml and I've bought 3 in 8 months. :thumbsdown:
I think Swissvaxx do a range for matte paint but it costs even more and I don't really want to take the risk.
Like you say that M button when set to 'Full Phat' is scary.
Sorry for the thread highjack OP, you are going to be smiling for quite a few weeks
The frozen paint does look the absolute business in the flesh, I hope the OP doesn't mind our obsessive chat about M3's!
Well it's been a while but I still read and look at the Z4 Forum
I thought people would like to see some recent photo's of the M3 after a year of ownership.... It's a fantastic car and I can't really describe the driving experience until you've driven one. The V8 noise is very addictive though!!! Enjoy the pictures.
I thought people would like to see some recent photo's of the M3 after a year of ownership.... It's a fantastic car and I can't really describe the driving experience until you've driven one. The V8 noise is very addictive though!!! Enjoy the pictures.
It's my only car so yes it's my daily drive. In terms of just potting around in the car then it's great for that. Really easy to drive around town and when you want to you can put your foot down and put your head through the headrest 
It's a very adaptable car for any person I would say. Being a manual you do find that the gear change is very notchy when cold but once things warm up then it's a lot easier to drive around.
The Melbourne red is one of the rarest colours for the M3 and I'm pleased I waited until I found this one. So many of the M3's are either grey or black which isn't my bag.
Tom the original plate was NC*****. Surely this can't be your car?
It's a very adaptable car for any person I would say. Being a manual you do find that the gear change is very notchy when cold but once things warm up then it's a lot easier to drive around.The Melbourne red is one of the rarest colours for the M3 and I'm pleased I waited until I found this one. So many of the M3's are either grey or black which isn't my bag.
Tom the original plate was NC*****. Surely this can't be your car?
