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02-17-2015, 11:57 PM | #1 |
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New to ZPost. First Time Z4 Owner Checking In!
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I just wanted to pop in and say hello to the ZPost crowd as I recently bought a 2007 Z4 M Coupe, number 819. I'm very excited to say the least. I bought it in December but have had it garaged most of the time due to the season but I can't resist driving it at least a little bit. It's my 6th BMW but my first M Z of any kind and I'm in love with it. Prior to this I had a '93 325i, '03 325i, '07 335i, and currently have a 02' Z3 2.5i (for sale) and a '08 E90 M3. So far, in the 1000 or so miles I've thrown at the car already, I've come to the conclusion that this will definitely be one of my favorites. The car is so raw and direct but at the same time, perfectly liveable every day. I also love how unique the car is. You just don't see them around and there's nothing else that looks quite like the E86. I also love the sound of the S54. It doesn't have as much induction noise as the S65, and it's not quite as brutal either, but it's just soooo sweet sounding. It's a real pleasure to be able to bounce back and forth between these two great engines. I look forward to enjoying the coupe this upcoming summer and autocrossing it as much as I can. I bought the car bone stock. Every BMW I've had I've modified quite a bit although this time I don't have big plans for mods. There are some things I will be doing though, as I just can't leave it alone, haha. Currently I've done: - Correct Z4 M floor mats and trunk mat (car had non M mats and it bugged the hell out of me) - BMW roundel under hood (had an extra roundel, why not?) - Infinity Basslink (sounds really great, installed easily, and is easily removeable come auto-x time) - E39 Homelink GDO (I like the look of interated GDO's, why no factory Homelink BMW?!) - Shorty antenna (should have been factory) Things in the works: - RPI scoop, filter, and skid plates. I have them, just need to install them. - RPI exhaust. In the mail, should be here any day. So excited for this. - Satellite radio retrofit. Not sure the best way to do this. Anyone have experience with the BAVSOUND units? - F10 M5 shift knob, eventually. - Refresh front bumper and clear bra it. Strangely, the car has clear film on the leading edge of the hood and fenders but not on the actual bumper. Weird. - A Blendmount and hardwire job for my radar detector. Also, I was wondering if this car has been in the community before. It'd be cool to know who the previous owner was. I bought it from a dealer in Colorado Springs, CO. The last seven of the vin are LL93822. I'm looking forward to being a part of this niche of the BMW community. On to some pictures! TL;DR - I bought a Z4M... and there are pictures. image by dfjaws, on Flickr image by dfjaws, on Flickr image by dfjaws, on Flickr image by dfjaws, on Flickr image by dfjaws, on Flickr image by dfjaws, on Flickr image by dfjaws, on Flickr
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Nice Z3 matey, I too came across from that platform, and never looked back
I goat ask, what is that panel with the 1/2/3 buttons on it? Cool car, any suspension mods in mind? you will LOVE this car mate. enjoy in good health
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02-18-2015, 12:25 AM | #3 |
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Thanks!
It's a Homelink module (universal garage door opener) out of an E39 5 series that I installed. As of right now I don't have suspension mods in mind but if I did do anything it would probably be a ground control coil over kit. I have used their products on my old E46 and on my Z3 and they were fantastic. I've also considered getting a factory strut brace as I feel like the engine bay kind of looks weird without one on this car.
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02-18-2015, 12:30 AM | #4 |
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Nice car, welcome to the forum.
I'm in Colorado and Z4 owners don't seem to be very active in the forum, I see way more Z4's on the road and only a handful active in this form so its not likely you'll find the previous owner.
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Nice car man, welcome to the forum! The RPI will make a HUGE difference in the car, but be ready because they are really REALLY loud, especially in a Coupe. Intakes also help open up the sound of the engine to what it should have been from the factory. The F10 knob will make a nice change too, and the silver ring goes well with the Brushed Aluminum trim you have.
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Enjoy!
First bit of advice: burn off those V12s and get some real rubber ASAP.
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Thanks for the compliment! I'm ready for loud. I've ordered the optional silencers as well. Those combined with the trunk mat and dynamat should be enough to dampen it if I feel like it's too loud but I don't think that will be the case. I probably won't do an intake as I've got the BMC filter and I would be pushed into B Street Prepared in auto cross if I modified the factory intake aside from a drop in filter. That's a class that I'll never be able to hang in, haha Quote:
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Welcome!
Do you still have your E90 M3? I used to have one as well but sold to buy my Z4MC
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I vividly remember myself saying "I'll never track this car." 3 years and 1 BBK later I'm looking forward to my next track day in April.
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Great car, welcome. love the small changes so far and the removable sub! RPIs sound incredible.
As for not letting the mod bug bite, I haven't found a good repellent. Along those lines, sent you a PM. Enjoy! |
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