|
|
SUPPORT ZPOST BY DOING YOUR TIRERACK SHOPPING FROM THIS BANNER, THANKS! |
Post Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
03-14-2009, 04:35 PM | #1 |
Free Thinker
16962
Rep 7,455
Posts |
The Z4 is home at last.
These pics were taken on the way home. More pics will have to wait until a better cleaning. Got the windscreen installed already, though. Still need a BT passkey from the dealer. Wasn't included with the paperwork.
__________________
|
03-14-2009, 04:45 PM | #2 |
Lieutenant Colonel
74
Rep 1,689
Posts |
Looking good!
NOW DROP THAT TOP AND GO DRIVING!!
__________________
2010 BMW 335d "Ha! She wants the D."
2006 VW Jetta 2.5 Once upon a time... '03 VW GTI, '99 Audi A4 1.8TQ, '00 VW Jetta 1.85T, '09 BMW 335i xDrive, '04 BMW Z4 3.0i, '01 Audi TT 1.8T, '04 Volvo S80 2.5T |
Appreciate
0
|
03-14-2009, 05:28 PM | #3 |
Free Thinker
16962
Rep 7,455
Posts |
Just did. Even at 50F, it's comfortable driving. Much better with the top down.
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-14-2009, 09:30 PM | #4 |
Captain
90
Rep 615
Posts
Drives: 2017 G30 540i M Sport
Join Date: May 2007
Location: SoCal
iTrader: (0)
Garage List 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster [0.00]
2007 BMW 335i Coupe [0.00] 2012 BMW 335i Sedan [0.00] 2006 BMW M Roadster [0.00] 2017 BMW 540i [0.00] 2015 BMW 428 Gran C ... [0.00] |
FYI - I believe that big black canvas thing obscuring the cockpit is a dirt shield
__________________
Mine G30 540i M Sport Hers F36 440i Gran Coupe |
Appreciate
0
|
03-14-2009, 11:19 PM | #5 |
your average JAMF
3101
Rep 4,094
Posts
Drives: '21 M2 Comp, '19 Golf R
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Cochise County, AZ
|
Looks great!
For the passkey, try 0002, 0003, and similar.. I don't think there are very many different ones out there.
__________________
'21 M2 Comp
'19 Golf R |
Appreciate
0
|
03-15-2009, 11:15 AM | #7 | |
http://www.dkclassifieds.com
4
Rep 180
Posts |
Quote:
I got a 06 Z4 M and they should just fit great Im in missouri
__________________
www.DKClassifieds.com
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-15-2009, 03:04 PM | #8 |
Free Thinker
16962
Rep 7,455
Posts |
It's a gorgeous day here today, so I took the Z4 for my first real drive in it. It started out with a near disaster before I was even out of the garage. My neighbor has a very old English Setter. He's deaf as a post. I knew he was around because I had just given him a dog bone so he'd go away. I saw him walk out of the garage as I was settling into the car. I dropped the top, adjusted the mirrors, and fired it up. Then I began backing out very slowly. Just as my rear tires cleared the door, I heard a small yelp and stopped. Sure enough, the dog was under my car. He appeared unhurt, but he was well pinned and panic stricken. One of his paws was in now in front of the rear wheel, so no driving forward again. And obviously backing up further was out of the question. I yelled into the house for my wife to come help and then I ran and grabbed the jack from the X5. I found a spot under the Z that looked like an ok jack point (a cross bar that connected to the frame right near the rear wheel). I only jacked the car up an inch or two and my wife was able to pull the dog out. He yelped a bit more, but then got up and walked out into the front yard and sat down. Later he walked back over to his own yard and was sitting there quietly when I finally left. His owner isn't home, but he's going to get an earful when he gets back.
So after my heart rate returned to normal I set out for the drive. Amazing what you can learn from a good, spirited drive. 1. I should have waited to buy the LeatherZ arm rest. The stock set up suits me fine. The LeatherZ arm rest is still in its original packing. I wonder if they'll take it back for credit towards a short shifter. 2. I need to set my RD to the really loud setting. At 70+ MPH, you can barely hear it. Forget phone conversations at highway speeds. Ain't gonna happen. 3. At 100MPH the wind noise is pretty intense. Not that I'll be spending much time at those speeds. There's a table smooth, fairly wide, and very straight farm road near me that has nothing but empty fields all around for miles. Today it was completely deserted, so it was a good time to open her up. Sweet, but loud. 4. The thing corners incredibly flat. Just turn and it goes. Awesome. 5. Despite a very spirited drive, I got 24MPG. I can barely maintain 18MPG with my X5 with essentially the same engine (but a lot more weight). I expect my gas bills will drop. Always a good thing. 6. As I was coming back through town, some college kid pulled up next to me and complimented the car. I felt like telling him that I've wanted a roadsters since I was his age, but it took until now to afford one. 50-something guys with sports cars are not having a midlife crisis. It's just a matter of finally being able to afford one.
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-15-2009, 03:31 PM | #9 |
Lieutenant
25
Rep 528
Posts |
well then congrats on the car. im a bit young, so im always a bit OCD about things. What do you think of the ride quality, i see you have the sport pack?
P.S. - i wish i got my car in monaco blue, its gorgeous |
Appreciate
0
|
03-15-2009, 07:15 PM | #10 | |
Lieutenant
25
Rep 413
Posts
Drives: Z4 3.0, CLS63 AMG
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Milwaukee, WI
|
Quote:
BT phone conversations can be had at highway speed with the top down as long as you're talking to someone who's relatively patient. I've had no problem carrying top down conversations at 75mph (with the windows up) with certain people, but others complain about the noise....whatever I guess. I love the gas mileage with the Z4. i can get about 30-31 mpg on the highway and I average about 27 mpg city/highway.
__________________
2005 BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0 - Black Sapphire with Red Extended Leather / NAV / Premium & Sport Pkgs / 19" wheels / M steering wheel / Xenon
2013 Mercedes CLS63 AMG |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|