[donoman]

Hello Zpost!

After 6 months of looking for the perfect Z4, I finally pulled the trigger on a black 2003 2.5i 5sp with low miles, no accidents. I've owned many many cars and this little Z4 is so well-balanced (very much like the new FR-S) but for so much less cash. I've been a German car guy for about 10 years... rode motorcycles for thrills before buying my first E36M3. =)

I've already done a bunch of work on it, including parking brake adjustment, polishing the plastic headlights, fixing the cupholder, fixed air leak in window, and a bunch of cleaning it up. It is barebones but I really love driving it! Thanks to Zpost for all the informative DIY posts. They really help a lot.

Here are my plans for the immediate future:
1) Keep engine stock and reliable. No power modifications, but maybe a software upgrade for better throttle response. Any suggestions for this?
2) Upgraded suspension (H&R coilovers appear to be a good deal) and wheels. Nothing that will kill my gas mileage, but I want that "tucked" look!
3) Just purchased powered leather heated seats from a 2007 Z4, my car came with vinyl manual seats and I think this will probably be THE upgrade for my car! Any tips on retrofitting are appreciated!!!
4) Ordered sound deadener... the doors have no sound deadener in them!!! Looking to make the car as quiet as possible. Comments appreciated!

Anyway, hoping to take the car on a long road trip with this winter break, can't wait to be topless on the California coast!!!!

See you around,
donoman