Hi
A couple months ago I had need of a new sensible daily driver, so like any level headed individual I purchased myself a 2004 E85 2.5i with only 60k miles on it. it seems to be a fairly low spec car as it has standard non heated seats, no cruise control, the standard "BMW Buisness Radio" and no wind deflector, though i must admit i dont know what else to look for in terms of optional extras.
The previous owner had reloacted the roof motor, swapped the rear box for a straight pipe and fitted terrible aftermarket LED bulbs "in an attempt to make the headlights better".
I have since replaced the bulbs with halfords 200% brighter "normal" bulbs, which are substantially better, although the car sounded great without the backbox it was horrendously loud and headache inducing at 70mph, so that has been replaced wiht a Powerflow backbox, its still sounds great and has a bit of burble, but doesnt make me want to start aiming at oncomming traffic on long drives :lol:
as for things i still need (or want) to get sorted,
the roof could use a decent clean, disinfect (its starting to go green around the rear window) and re-waterproof, i have previously owned a Mazda MX-5 and had to do similar to its mohair roof, so i plan to give this the same treatment, but if anyone has any suggestions let me know!
The drivers side headlight fogs up and seems to be letting water in, so i need to either replace or re-seal it.
I want to fit cruise control (i just need the stalk)
I want to get a wind deflector set (My MX-5 had a small fold-down one and it made quite a bit of difference so im assuming the Z4 one will make a huge difference)
the BMW badge on the boot has been replaced at some poiint in its life and is ona serious wonk, so at some point ill sort that, and get the wheel refurbished. thoguh those are both purley cosmetic so im in no great rush on those.
figured is share this pic showing all three of my cars (I may have a problem) the Red Citroen C4, Silver Z4.
bonus imaginary internet points if anyone can guess whats under the silver cover (a little help is the body is under the silver cover, the chassis for that car is under the blue sheet 3ft below the body)
A couple months ago I had need of a new sensible daily driver, so like any level headed individual I purchased myself a 2004 E85 2.5i with only 60k miles on it. it seems to be a fairly low spec car as it has standard non heated seats, no cruise control, the standard "BMW Buisness Radio" and no wind deflector, though i must admit i dont know what else to look for in terms of optional extras.
The previous owner had reloacted the roof motor, swapped the rear box for a straight pipe and fitted terrible aftermarket LED bulbs "in an attempt to make the headlights better".
I have since replaced the bulbs with halfords 200% brighter "normal" bulbs, which are substantially better, although the car sounded great without the backbox it was horrendously loud and headache inducing at 70mph, so that has been replaced wiht a Powerflow backbox, its still sounds great and has a bit of burble, but doesnt make me want to start aiming at oncomming traffic on long drives :lol:
as for things i still need (or want) to get sorted,
the roof could use a decent clean, disinfect (its starting to go green around the rear window) and re-waterproof, i have previously owned a Mazda MX-5 and had to do similar to its mohair roof, so i plan to give this the same treatment, but if anyone has any suggestions let me know!
The drivers side headlight fogs up and seems to be letting water in, so i need to either replace or re-seal it.
I want to fit cruise control (i just need the stalk)
I want to get a wind deflector set (My MX-5 had a small fold-down one and it made quite a bit of difference so im assuming the Z4 one will make a huge difference)
the BMW badge on the boot has been replaced at some poiint in its life and is ona serious wonk, so at some point ill sort that, and get the wheel refurbished. thoguh those are both purley cosmetic so im in no great rush on those.
figured is share this pic showing all three of my cars (I may have a problem) the Red Citroen C4, Silver Z4.
bonus imaginary internet points if anyone can guess whats under the silver cover (a little help is the body is under the silver cover, the chassis for that car is under the blue sheet 3ft below the body)
south yorkshire
nice looking zed. The others forgot to mention a stubby aerial :evil: 
Spaldingski
