Missing my M

sirmalloc · 12-02-2009, 09:11 AM

Ok, so I've been in Germany since September 18th, and my M Roadster has been sitting all alone in my garage back in FL. Not driving it for close to 3 months has been absolute torture. I get back to FL on Friday, and I can't wait to take it for a spin. But time is just moving so slow this last week here.

Does anyone have any good driving videos of the Z4M (or even the regular Z4) that'll help pass the time until I get back?

Matty C · 12-02-2009, 09:48 AM

Just go to the FFM Flughafen and rent the new Z4. I can't believe you are driving something nice over here!

F360C · 12-02-2009, 09:50 AM

Here a bunch of footage I threw together from last summer at the track....

xJxDx0926 · 12-02-2009, 10:15 AM

ughh I just got mine and I have to put it away for the winter. Am I gonna be like this too?

chickdr · 12-02-2009, 10:24 AM

I always enjoy the Top Gear comparo test:

. Some other good ones on You Tube as well. You should have shipped the M over so you could take it out on the autobahn

Huz-Z · 12-02-2009, 07:52 PM

Here are some I like, hope there's one here you haven't already seen! Not all "M" videos, but Z4's nonetheless!

G80indy · 12-02-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by xJxDx0926

ughh I just got mine and I have to put it away for the winter. Am I gonna be like this too?

be sure to hook up the BMW battery tender to your cigarette lighter socket!

easy as pie

sirmalloc · 12-07-2009, 07:55 AM

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I'm back in FL now and enjoying the pure bliss that is driving this car. Just wish the rain would stop, as the rear tires are a bit worn and I'm spinning all over the place.

Huz-Z · 12-07-2009, 08:00 AM

I'll gladly trade your rain for the 40 cm (foot and a half) of snow that we got overnight here last night!!!

Huzz

rps · 12-07-2009, 01:02 PM

I totally agree with you, I've got a 3.0i and am missing it terribly. My car is going on the third week in the shop after having a VANOS problem. While it was there, the finally got the engine to "tick" on start up and went ahead with the fix. They are replacing the lifters which had to come from Germany. I stopped in this morning and they said that they should be through with the engine tomorrow and that they wanted to wait and drive it a little to make sure it was fixed. They also wanted to wait until Wed to start it and make sure the "ticking" was gone. Three weeks is a long time to wait, at least the loaner is a 335i which is fun but is not the Z4. Now if I can only unbolt the sport seats from the 335 and put them into my car before anyone notices.

Huz-Z · 12-07-2009, 06:10 PM

Try waiting five months!!

I'm storing my Z on Wednesday until May 1.

rps · 12-07-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Huz-Z

Try waiting five months!!

I'm storing my Z on Wednesday until May 1.

That's why I live in Florida. I spent three weeks in BC during the winter and I didn't know that it got that cold. You do have my profound sympathy, I couldn't imagine being without my pride and joy for 5 months.

Huz-Z · 12-08-2009, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by rps

That's why I live in Florida. I spent three weeks in BC during the winter and I didn't know that it got that cold. You do have my profound sympathy, I couldn't imagine being without my pride and joy for 5 months.

BC is Canada's Florida. In my best Crocodile Dundee voice "That ain't cold - where I live is cold!!"

Actually, my Z came from Florida in October. And I've visited Tampa and Orlando doing the tourist vacation thing a few times and always had a great holiday. I've been fortunate to always meet great folks there too. Enjoy your Z over the winter months while us northerners are shovelling snow!

Cheers!

12-02-2009, 09:11 AM	#1
sirmalloc code monkey 7 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4M Roadster Imola/Imola Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	Missing my M Ok, so I've been in Germany since September 18th, and my M Roadster has been sitting all alone in my garage back in FL. Not driving it for close to 3 months has been absolute torture. I get back to FL on Friday, and I can't wait to take it for a spin. But time is just moving so slow this last week here. Does anyone have any good driving videos of the Z4M (or even the regular Z4) that'll help pass the time until I get back?
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12-02-2009, 09:48 AM	#2
Matty C First Lieutenant 20 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Roadster, 2006 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bodensee iTrader: (0)	Just go to the FFM Flughafen and rent the new Z4. I can't believe you are driving something nice over here! __________________ 2007 Black Sapphire Z4 //M Roadster, Hamann Front End, Hamann Rear Diffuser, Hamann 19 Inch Anniversary Wheels, Eisenmann Race Exhaust, Group M Intake, RPI Ram Air, CDV Delete 2006 E46 M3, 2004 Jeep Rubicon, 93 Golf VR6
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F360C Major 366 Rep 1,373 Posts Drives: E86 S54 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hoboken, NJ iTrader: (2)	Here a bunch of footage I threw together from last summer at the track.... __________________ 07 Z4 M Coupe AW/IR
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12-02-2009, 10:15 AM	#4
xJxDx0926 Private First Class 25 Rep 160 Posts Drives: Z4M Roadster Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston iTrader: (2)	ughh I just got mine and I have to put it away for the winter. Am I gonna be like this too? __________________
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chickdr Lieutenant Colonel 140 Rep 1,991 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buford, GA iTrader: (0)	I always enjoy the Top Gear comparo test: . Some other good ones on You Tube as well. You should have shipped the M over so you could take it out on the autobahn
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12-02-2009, 07:52 PM	#6
Huz-Z Brigadier General 851 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Here are some I like, hope there's one here you haven't already seen! Not all "M" videos, but Z4's nonetheless! __________________ Huz-Z BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster. Montego Blue Metallic. Premium and Sport Package.
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12-07-2009, 07:55 AM	#8
sirmalloc code monkey 7 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4M Roadster Imola/Imola Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I'm back in FL now and enjoying the pure bliss that is driving this car. Just wish the rain would stop, as the rear tires are a bit worn and I'm spinning all over the place.
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12-07-2009, 08:00 AM	#9
Huz-Z Brigadier General 851 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I'll gladly trade your rain for the 40 cm (foot and a half) of snow that we got overnight here last night!!! Huzz __________________ Huz-Z BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster. Montego Blue Metallic. Premium and Sport Package.
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12-07-2009, 01:02 PM	#10
rps Captain 35 Rep 609 Posts Drives: 2013 X1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pace, Fl iTrader: (11)	I totally agree with you, I've got a 3.0i and am missing it terribly. My car is going on the third week in the shop after having a VANOS problem. While it was there, the finally got the engine to "tick" on start up and went ahead with the fix. They are replacing the lifters which had to come from Germany. I stopped in this morning and they said that they should be through with the engine tomorrow and that they wanted to wait and drive it a little to make sure it was fixed. They also wanted to wait until Wed to start it and make sure the "ticking" was gone. Three weeks is a long time to wait, at least the loaner is a 335i which is fun but is not the Z4. Now if I can only unbolt the sport seats from the 335 and put them into my car before anyone notices. __________________ NB8S Past Garage: Z4, 135i. Present Garage: 2013 X Drive X1 2.8i.
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Huz-Z Brigadier General 851 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Try waiting five months!! I'm storing my Z on Wednesday until May 1. __________________ Huz-Z BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster. Montego Blue Metallic. Premium and Sport Package.
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