What did you buy your Z4 this week?

deemo319 · 01-31-2016, 07:24 PM

Got this idea from ROMEO.

The local BMW dealer wanted $60.00 for the buttons, which I promptly explained to them their price is crazy for two little radio buttons. I left quickly!

I then proceeded to order two BMW E83 X3 radio buttons with part # 65 12 9 185 188 and got both of them online for $26.70.

It works well aesthetically with the brushed aluminum trim.

3GFX · 02-01-2016, 07:23 AM

^^ Nice touch, nice price!

DEG · 02-01-2016, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by deemo319

Got this idea from ROMEO.

The local BMW dealer wanted $60.00 for the buttons, which I promptly explained to them their price is crazy for two little radio buttons. I left quickly!

I then proceeded to order two BMW E83 X3 radio buttons with part # 65 12 9 185 188 and got both of them online for $26.70.

It works well aesthetically with the brushed aluminum trim.

I've done the same mod. Nice "little" upgrade...all about the details.

Twixboy · 02-01-2016, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by deemo319

Got this idea from ROMEO.

The local BMW dealer wanted $60.00 for the buttons, which I promptly explained to them their price is crazy for two little radio buttons. I left quickly!

I then proceeded to order two BMW E83 X3 radio buttons with part # 65 12 9 185 188 and got both of them online for $26.70.

It works well aesthetically with the brushed aluminum trim.

I have an identical interior - black/aluminum w/Nav. That looks really nice and clean. I'm going to have to do this mod myself

Where did you order it from?

deemo319 · 02-01-2016, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Twixboy

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Originally Posted by deemo319

Got this idea from ROMEO.

The local BMW dealer wanted $60.00 for the buttons, which I promptly explained to them their price is crazy for two little radio buttons. I left quickly!

I then proceeded to order two BMW E83 X3 radio buttons with part # 65 12 9 185 188 and got both of them online for $26.70.

It works well aesthetically with the brushed aluminum trim.

I have an identical interior - black/aluminum w/Nav. That looks really nice and clean. I'm going to have to do this mod myself

Where did you order it from?

I got them from getBMWparts.com. They shipped them the next day and it was only three days after I placed the order that I received them in the mail.

They technically called "Chromring" and the part number was superceded, but they will get you the correct part.

The radio and nav buttons feel better to the touch. And they look much better. You will be happy you got them!

Philly_sweden · 02-02-2016, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by deemo319

I got them from getBMWparts.com. They shipped them the next day and it was only three days after I placed the order that I received them in the mail.

They technically called "Chromring" and the part number was superceded, but they will get you the correct part.

The radio and nav buttons feel better to the touch. And they look much better. You will be happy you got them!

Very nice touch!

How do you remove the old ones?

Twixboy · 02-02-2016, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Philly_sweden

Very nice touch!

How do you remove the old ones?

Just pull hard.

deemo319 · 02-02-2016, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Philly_sweden

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Originally Posted by deemo319

I got them from getBMWparts.com. They shipped them the next day and it was only three days after I placed the order that I received them in the mail.

They technically called "Chromring" and the part number was superceded, but they will get you the correct part.

The radio and nav buttons feel better to the touch. And they look much better. You will be happy you got them!

Very nice touch!

How do you remove the old ones?

They are a little difficult to get leverage on, so I got out my Leathermen and gently pulled them off.

Then just line up the new button with current position of the button tabs and "presto" new cool buttons.

The OE rubber buttons feel low-end but the Chromring buttons feel better.

It a nice little interior upgrade.

SaltyNC · 02-02-2016, 11:44 PM

This came in a lot sooner than expected from overseas.

Salty

DEG · 02-03-2016, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SaltyNC

This came in a lot sooner than expected from overseas.

Salty

Cool! Looks great!

SaltyNC · 02-03-2016, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DEG

Cool! Looks great!

Thanks, DEG!

deemo319 · 02-03-2016, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SaltyNC

This came in a lot sooner than expected from overseas.

Salty

Oooh, that looks real nice.

SaltyNC · 02-03-2016, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by deemo319

Oooh, that looks real nice.

Thanks, Deemo! It's quiet when just driving along, but under load, it comes to life. The problem is I want to hear it all the time, so I'm always under load, now.

Salty

Vanne · 02-03-2016, 08:11 PM

Lol Salty, i soo know what you mean mate. Looks very nice the GruppeM mate, very bloody nice indeed. any chance for a close up of the filter element? who does the filter? K&N?

deemo319 · 02-03-2016, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SaltyNC

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Originally Posted by deemo319

Oooh, that looks real nice.

Thanks, Deemo! It's quiet when just driving along, but under load, it comes to life. The problem is I want to hear it all the time, so I'm always under load, now.

Salty

If you want to hear that "sound" and one can only extract it under load then roll hard Salty!

deemo319 · 02-04-2016, 06:17 PM

My mirror was missing its base plate since I got the car last summer.

I cross-referenced my VIN between realoem.com and getbmwparts.com because there are three different mirrors for Z4's.

Ordered the baseplate, it arrived late this afternoon and I installed it.

Getting the last tab to close at the top isn't easy as it is slightly difficult to get enough leverage to close it.

It looks much better than it did previously though.

deemo319 · 02-04-2016, 06:21 PM

My mirror was missing its base plate since I got the car last summer.

I cross-referenced my VIN between realoem.com and getbmwparts.com because there are three different mirrors for Z4's.

Ordered the baseplate, it arrived late this afternoon and I installed it.

Getting the last tab to close at the top isn't easy as it is slightly difficult to get enough leverage to close it.

It looks much better than it did previously though. The appearance is now finished.

StickMon · 02-04-2016, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by deemo319

My mirror was missing its base plate since I got the car last summer.

Mine fell off once while I had the top down and landed in my lap.
Of course, my first thought since the top was down was "OMG the Queen of something just flew in here and it's gonna sting me in the crotch !!!".

Ohh ... it's the plastic thing off the mirror.

I gotta ease up on the coffee.

deemo319 · 02-04-2016, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by StickMon

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Originally Posted by deemo319

My mirror was missing its base plate since I got the car last summer.

Mine fell off once while I had the top down and landed in my lap.
Of course, my first thought since the top was down was "OMG the Queen of something just flew in here and it's gonna sting me in the crotch !!!".

Ohh ... it's the plastic thing off the mirror.

I gotta ease up on the coffee.

That's funny! You never know what will fly into the car while driving.

Or fall off the car.

SaltyNC · 02-04-2016, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanne

Lol Salty, i soo know what you mean mate. Looks very nice the GruppeM mate, very bloody nice indeed. any chance for a close up of the filter element? who does the filter? K&N?

Thanks, Vanne. I just saw your post. Sorry I missed it earlier. The Gruppe-M is nice, but it can't hold a candle to your new intake. That thing sounds amazing. I love how it snorts when you goose the throttle.

It is a special K&N filter. You can see the filter here. It's a K&N with a smooth domed top. The inside has a similar smooth dome.
http://www.xposed.com.au/gruppem-intake-systems/bmw/

Here is the actual part number for the filter:
http://www.xposed.com.au/k-n-air-filter-rf-3301a.html

Salty

86Zed · 02-08-2016, 12:06 PM

Not an upgrade, but spent some hard earned money enjoying the M in the proper setting.

Vanne · 02-08-2016, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by StickMon

Mine fell off once while I had the top down and landed in my lap.
Of course, my first thought since the top was down was "OMG the Queen of something just flew in here and it's gonna sting me in the crotch !!!".

Ohh ... it's the plastic thing off the mirror.

I gotta ease up on the coffee.

HAHAHA!! LOL

:

Thats awesome, you just made my day..

01-31-2016, 07:24 PM	#595
deemo319 Lieutenant Colonel 1751 Rep 1,689 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Longwood iTrader: (0)	Got this idea from ROMEO. The local BMW dealer wanted $60.00 for the buttons, which I promptly explained to them their price is crazy for two little radio buttons. I left quickly! I then proceeded to order two BMW E83 X3 radio buttons with part # 65 12 9 185 188 and got both of them online for $26.70. It works well aesthetically with the brushed aluminum trim. Attached Images
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02-01-2016, 07:23 AM	#596
3GFX Captain 723 Rep 912 Posts Drives: 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	^^ Nice touch, nice price!
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02-02-2016, 11:44 PM	#603
SaltyNC Captain 370 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW Z4M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M Roadst ... [0.00]	Gruppe-M Intake This came in a lot sooner than expected from overseas. Salty __________________ 2006 BMW Z4M Interlagos Blue/Black Aux Port\|LED Interior\|LED Strip Trunk\|Underseat First Aid Box\|Stubby Antenna\|Intravee II\|BMW Oil Change Kit\|Top Down Side Panels\|Vibra Technics Engine Mounts\|Rogue Trans Mounts\|Engine Mount Bolts Upgrade\|RS Windblocker\|Euro Front Plate\|M5 Illum Shift Knob\|Supersprint Powerloop Exhaust\|Gruppe-M Intake\|RPI Scoop\|Black Grills\|19x8.5 ET35 F 19x9.5 ET22 R Sportline 8s PSS\| Besian Vanos\|CDV Delete
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Vanne Down Under!! 1621 Rep 4,294 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dubai iTrader: (4)	Lol Salty, i soo know what you mean mate. Looks very nice the GruppeM mate, very bloody nice indeed. any chance for a close up of the filter element? who does the filter? K&N? __________________ 2007 EuroSpec Z4///MC - Building/Developing Z4 GT3 Powered by
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02-04-2016, 06:17 PM	#610
deemo319 Lieutenant Colonel 1751 Rep 1,689 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Longwood iTrader: (0)	My mirror was missing its base plate since I got the car last summer. I cross-referenced my VIN between realoem.com and getbmwparts.com because there are three different mirrors for Z4's. Ordered the baseplate, it arrived late this afternoon and I installed it. Getting the last tab to close at the top isn't easy as it is slightly difficult to get enough leverage to close it. It looks much better than it did previously though.
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deemo319 Lieutenant Colonel 1751 Rep 1,689 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Longwood iTrader: (0)	My mirror was missing its base plate since I got the car last summer. I cross-referenced my VIN between realoem.com and getbmwparts.com because there are three different mirrors for Z4's. Ordered the baseplate, it arrived late this afternoon and I installed it. Getting the last tab to close at the top isn't easy as it is slightly difficult to get enough leverage to close it. It looks much better than it did previously though. The appearance is now finished. Attached Images
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02-08-2016, 12:06 PM	#615
86Zed Get off my lawn 932 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 6MT Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (7) Garage List 2023 GR Corolla [0.00] 2022 BMW X3 M40i [10.00] 2007 BMW Z4M Coupe [0.00] 2002 BMW 325xiT [0.00] 1991 BMW 318is [0.00]	Not an upgrade, but spent some hard earned money enjoying the M in the proper setting.
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