Z4 2.5i from Finland *page 7 new pics with style 108*

Quick photo from my winter garage. There has been no any progress so far, i am waiting shipment from Beisan Systems (Vanos o-rings). If everything goes well, in march i will do vanos seal replacement work. I dont have any rush with it because we usually have snow and terrible road conditions so long in spring. May is usually first month you can drive with summer vehicles. I am still considering if i downgrade those style 32 18" wheels to style 103 17" wheels.

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jaq03 said:
AnttiO said:
Yep.. Sony Z3 compact package includes that adapter. I highly recommend Bmwhat if you like to code some special functions to your car..

Bought today OTG cable and BMWhat sw.
Much easier to use than those PC softwares I have. And has more options to code.

I coded visual lock/unlock, which I failed to do with PC sw and remote roof option :P
But somehow it works quite unreliably. When I hold unlock button car lowers it's windows and starts lower roof, sometimes it goes all the way down and windows raises again, but sometimes it stops moving. When I press lock and hold unlock it resumes lowering. Same happens when locking car.
It could be remotes battery, or something. I tried with two different keys.

But anyway, thanks!!

You need a Reinhold or Gaptech module for this to work at its best. With them you just press lock or un lock three times and it raises if lowers the roof. You'd fails sometimes either because you let go of the button slightly or the signal got blocked.
 
srhutch said:
You need a Reinhold or Gaptech module for this to work at its best. With them you just press lock or un lock three times and it raises if lowers the roof. You'd fails sometimes either because you let go of the button slightly or the signal got blocked.

I tried several times and quite near car. But I agree, that would be the best option.

Antti; why did'nt you use those i6 Vanos rings (I saw you were selling those in another forum)? Is there some difference between those?
 
jaq03 said:
srhutch said:
You need a Reinhold or Gaptech module for this to work at its best. With them you just press lock or un lock three times and it raises if lowers the roof. You'd fails sometimes either because you let go of the button slightly or the signal got blocked.

I tried several times and quite near car. But I agree, that would be the best option.

Antti; why did'nt you use those i6 Vanos rings (I saw you were selling those in another forum)? Is there some difference between those?

My mechanic friend told that I6 seals are okay for the job no problem and works well, altough i decided to use Beisan because in Z4 that vanos replacement work is so difficult compared for example manual e46, (i dont want to take it 2 times in pieces..) i have always used Beisan before.. never any problems. I6 is basically Beisan replica what i know.
 
AnttiO said:
My mechanic friend told that I6 seals are okay for the job no problem and works well, altough i decided to use Beisan because in Z4 that vanos replacement work is so difficult compared for example manual e46, (i dont want to take it 2 times in pieces..) i have always used Beisan before.. never any problems. I6 is basically Beisan replica what i know.

OK. I have quite good fuel economy, according to BC around 7 l/100km in longer journeys, and haven't notice any problems below 3k rpm. But it would probably still be a good thing to do.
 
My Z4 works also perfect, and i dont feel any symptoms like i had e46 before doing vanos job. Parts are so cheap and labour costs hopefully nothing so i will do that job. I believe if i cannot feel power gain i believe fuel economy will be better with tight vanos seals.
 
Wow really nice looking motor. The wheels really suit the car imo. Top marks for some good quality DIY work on the car :thumbsup:
 
Are you still looking for 103's?
Have you seen this http://www.tori.fi/uusimaa/DoubleSpoke_103_17__BMW_Z4_vanteet__15806118.htm?ca=18&w=3 ?
 
jaq03 said:
Are you still looking for 103's?
Have you seen this http://www.tori.fi/uusimaa/DoubleSpoke_103_17__BMW_Z4_vanteet__15806118.htm?ca=18&w=3 ?

Thanks for url, what i can see from pictures i think those wheels need new paintwork.. paint is not so shiny and clean anymore.
And price is too much for "project" alloys. I had one set in consideration november but i then i forget it.. too much money going on cars.
Maybe i just keep style 32, and if i have my Z4 next year this time then i look another alloy wheels.
 
Have really enjoyed reading through your postings - great work and your Zed looks fabulous. :thumbsup:

Have 32s on my Zed as winter wheels (in black). have had many people say they like them - I'm still not sure. They are 6.8lbs lighter than the originals I use in summer - that's a total of 27 lbs saved.

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Hi paul and thanks for your comment. I try to keep it good and prep it for next summer season so i dont have to spend summer in garage, drive and wash only..
I have that feeling about style 32 too, i dont know if they look good. Style 108 would be much better in my mind.. (expensive..)
 
Cleaned petrol filler cap area..

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I first vacuum cleaned roof, it was so clean. Only dust off.
Then protected and applied Gtechnic Smart fabric. I left car in the garage, +16C and dry. Should be good conditions for that protectant to dry 8)

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Thanks :)

I have been busy with my E46 winterbeater, today i will change radiator.. 8)
Next month i have scheduled Vanos seal replacement for Z. I hope it goes well. I will document it with full photos. We have 30cm of snow outside so i dont have any rush with vanos job..
 
Some Gtechnic C1 nanocoat applied in test panel. 18h later..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXvG2DG5Mxs&feature=youtu.be
 
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