What's the worst bit of your zed?

[GuidoK]

You can solve the tinny doors mostly by installing a later revision doorlock.
Insulating has some effect though, but new doorlocks are more effective.

 

[kis]

You can solve the tinny doors mostly by installing a later revision doorlock.
Insulating has some effect though, but new doorlocks are more effective.

That's interesting. Not heard about this one before.

So do you mean a superseded part? Or do you mean the facelift version from a e85 or e86?

You got a part number?

 

[GuidoK]

You can solve the tinny doors mostly by installing a later revision doorlock.
Insulating has some effect though, but new doorlocks are more effective.

So do you mean a superseded part? Or do you mean the facelift version from a e85 or e86?

You got a part number?

http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E85/Europe/Z4_3.0si-N52/R-N/2008/browse/bodywork/locking_system_door_front/#7202145_9

Number 9

This part was redesigned in 2007, so late 2007/early 2008 z4's should have this already I think.
I dont have these myself (i did fit some dampening mats though, with moderate suc6), but I know a few personally who do. (but they are all LHD of course so I cant 100% assure that RHD will result in the same, RHD has different partnumbers)
Its a pretty common mod where I'm from (dutch z forum, but I think the germans also know this).

 

[kis]

You can solve the tinny doors mostly by installing a later revision doorlock.
Insulating has some effect though, but new doorlocks are more effective.

So do you mean a superseded part? Or do you mean the facelift version from a e85 or e86?

You got a part number?

http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E85/Europe/Z4_3.0si-N52/R-N/2008/browse/bodywork/locking_system_door_front/#7202145_9

Number 9

This part was redesigned in 2007, so late 2007/early 2008 z4's should have this already I think.
I dont have these myself (i did fit some dampening mats though, with moderate suc6), but I know a few personally who do. (but they are all LHD of course so I cant 100% assure that RHD will result in the same, RHD has different partnumbers)
Its a pretty common mod where I'm from (dutch z forum, but I think the germans also know this).

Right-o! I think I'll give this a go before I do sound deadening. May end up doing that too, but at least I'll hopefully see some improvement with the newer part!

 

[Marlon]

It would appear that buying at the end of the model range means lots of niggles are ironed out - mine is a 2008. Probably goes for most manufacturers.

 

[kis]

It would appear that buying at the end of the model range means lots of niggles are ironed out - mine is a 2008. Probably goes for most manufacturers.

Oh dear, mines a 2003!

 

[Marlon]

It would appear that buying at the end of the model range means lots of niggles are ironed out - mine is a 2008. Probably goes for most manufacturers.

Oh dear, mines a 2003!

:lol:

 

[MrPT]

Rattles and creaks for me too. :x

 

[enzed4]

Rattles and creaks for me too. :x

Is that you or your car, MrPT oke: :rofl:

 

[GuidoK]

It would appear that buying at the end of the model range means lots of niggles are ironed out - mine is a 2008. Probably goes for most manufacturers.

Mostly yes, but its not all good.
For instance retrofitting cruisecontrol/mfst and such. In the older versions it's still all prewired, in the later versions you need to install the wiring loom too :roll:

 

[Steve84N]

Saves weight at least not carrying surplus copper! :lol:

 

[Marlon]

It would appear that buying at the end of the model range means lots of niggles are ironed out - mine is a 2008. Probably goes for most manufacturers.

Mostly yes, but its not all good.
For instance retrofitting cruisecontrol/mfst and such. In the older versions it's still all prewired, in the later versions you need to install the wiring loom too :roll:

Tell me about it - no loom for the seats either :headbang:

 

[mjennings23]

Front end! Peppered with stone chips and being a black car they're very noticeable!

I've toyed with the idea of a respray, but honestly it's used every day so I can't see it staying unmarked for long. I think I'd rather save the money for anything mechanical.

Don't get me wrong, it doesn't look bad and most people wouldn't bat an eyelid at the marks, but I've always been a bit picky over my own things! :rofl:

 

[MrPT]

Rattles and creaks for me too. :x

Is that you or your car, MrPT oke: :rofl:

Getting there. I'm starting to make a "hnnnggg!" noise getting in and out.

 

[Smartbear]

Rattles and creaks for me too. :x

Is that you or your car, MrPT oke: :rofl:

Getting there. I'm starting to make a "hnnnggg!" noise getting in and out.

I used to crawl out of my Elise if I was having a bad day :rofl:

Rob

 

[Anonymous]

It would appear that buying at the end of the model range means lots of niggles are ironed out - mine is a 2008. Probably goes for most manufacturers.

I'd love to agree with you here Colin , but I have had three Z's to date, a 2003 E85 which I sold with 82k on the clock, which was without any rattles or squeaks, and was easy to fit both MFSW and cruise to because of the looms being already fitted, and then a 2009. E89 sold with 42k on the clock, again no rattles or squeaks , and now an Z4M with 32k on the clock , and again no rattles or squeaks . Now I have to say I am one fussy bugger when it comes to buying cars , and for looking after them, so my conclusion is that I've realised your car and my car do not suffer from any of these rattles and squeaks because ......... they are both in the best colour .... Red ! :rofl:

 

[Beedub]

small fuel tank.... wish it was larger.

 

[36valley]

small speedometer.... wish it was larger.

 

[Marlon]

It would appear that buying at the end of the model range means lots of niggles are ironed out - mine is a 2008. Probably goes for most manufacturers.

I'd love to agree with you here Colin , but I have had three Z's to date, a 2003 E85 which I sold with 82k on the clock, which was without any rattles or squeaks, and was easy to fit both MFSW and cruise to because of the looms being already fitted, and then a 2009. E89 sold with 42k on the clock, again no rattles or squeaks , and now an Z4M with 32k on the clock , and again no rattles or squeaks . Now I have to say I am one fussy bugger when it comes to buying cars , and for looking after them, so my conclusion is that I've realised your car and my car do not suffer from any of these rattles and squeaks because ......... they are both in the best colour .... Red ! :rofl:

An interesting theory Bryan - Red demands more attention, both on the road and on the assembly line

 

[idej_z4]

Door pin rattling right behind my ear! :x Need to try the insulation tape trick - one for the weekend.... Crappy glovebox catch - can never decide whether a gentle close or sharp slam is the best tactic.... Paint that seems to scratch/chip easily, but then takes forever to buff swirls out - why??? Crashy suspension - did BMW never look at the quality of UK roads when they designed the thing? I thought they did part of their testing on Belgian cobbles, not just at the Ring...

But then I park it up, walk away, look over my shoulder and forgive it :wink:

+1 for all the points you just mentioned - couldn't have picked them better myself.