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      06-07-2015, 10:19 PM   #1
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Hey guys, just picked up by Z4M 2 days ago.
2006 Imola Red (Sorry for the lighting :/)



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Xpel Matte Film on entire car
Brembo Big Brake Kit
KW V3
Volk TE37 19's

All stock performance wise, need some advise on mods and exhaust.

I came from my 2009 135 Cobb Stage 2
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      06-07-2015, 10:25 PM   #2
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Awesome, welcome to the best car in the world!

Sorry yours has a roof though. ;D
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welcome aboard! Good looking car man.
FYI, there's a Stromung exhaust group buy going on right now which could be a good start for the mod bug

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1124901
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Looks great! Damn good in fact!

Here's a good exhaust comparison thread. I will say the Stromung is a damn good sound exhaust!

Shameless plug--I have a lot of things up for sale. Many of which are enhancements to exhaust. The Euro Headers plus modified section I, with a muffler upgrade, would sound great.

Miles? Service history? Asking as the S54, transmission, diff, have very different requirements than the N54. Questions? We're here to help.

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Congrats! I really like the look of the xpel matte finish, looking good.
Enjoy!
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Car looks sick congrats! Don't listen to the people who only chose 3/4 of a car we all know coupes are the best I also like the xpel matte film!
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So so nice man! Great choice! What do you think of the KW V3's? Planning on ordering mine tomorrow..

I recently installed Eisenmann Sport mufflers which give a nice fat tone which is about 20% louder than stock, so not super loud but a nice enhancement. Plus they look awesome with the big 83mm quad tips.

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Welcome aboard! I like the matte look, is that a matte paint protection film or just a wrap?
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Welcome! Car looks great.

As for exhaust, I'd recommend Euro headers for starters - it not only changes the tone, but also gives a nice power and torque boost. As for cans, I am running Remus and love the deep and smooth sound that is not intrusive inside the cabin on the highway.
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Xpel Matte Film for paint protection, washed the car for the first time last night, literally just wiped it dry and it looks new again.

Thanks for the pointers on mods, I guess I am going from just plugging a Cobb into my ECU from doing some old school power mods.

This S54 has much more character than the N54 variant.
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So so nice man! Great choice! What do you think of the KW V3's? Planning on ordering mine tomorrow..

I recently installed Eisenmann Sport mufflers which give a nice fat tone which is about 20% louder than stock, so not super loud but a nice enhancement. Plus they look awesome with the big 83mm quad tips.
I had KW V1s before, and these make them feel silly.
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Xpel Matte Film for paint protection, washed the car for the first time last night, literally just wiped it dry and it looks new again.

Thanks for the pointers on mods, I guess I am going from just plugging a Cobb into my ECU from doing some old school power mods.

This S54 has much more character than the N54 variant.
Hmm, coming from a COBB Stage 2+ 135i (owned another Z4M right before it), I'd have to disagree with you there. The N54 was a monster, a brilliant torque monster. Besides the LCI tails I had on my 135i, that N54 is the only thing I'd bring over to the Z4M. I loved the speed of that car, but the Z4M is still the better car for me which is why I picked up another one!

Here's my 135i, as you can see, it was far from stock!



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Hmm, coming from a COBB Stage 2+ 135i (owned another Z4M right before it), I'd have to disagree with you there. The N54 was a monster, a brilliant torque monster. Besides the LCI tails I had on my 135i, that N54 is the only thing I'd bring over to the Z4M. I loved the speed of that car, but the Z4M is still the better car for me which is why I picked up another one!
TQ monster for sure, but when I rev past 7,000 RPM with the M it gives me the feels haha
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TQ monster for sure, but when I rev past 7,000 RPM with the M it gives me the feels haha
Read up on the rod bearings in this engine if you're unfamiliar, it would be a good idea to get a BlackStone oil report as well.

The Z4M is about everything but going fast to me, mine rarely sees over 4k rpms.
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Read up on the rod bearings in this engine if you're unfamiliar, it would be a good idea to get a BlackStone oil report as well.

The Z4M is about everything but going fast to me, mine rarely sees over 4k rpms.
I thought the rod bearings were only a problem on the earlier M3 models. You should wind it out, the engine needs to breathe.
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I thought the rod bearings were only a problem on the earlier M3 models. You should wind it out, the engine needs to breathe.
That's what most indeed think, unfortunately they think incorrectly. While I personally believe the issue is overblown and not quite as serious as a lot of people think, some are seeing a 60k mile change of the bearings necessary maintenance. Like I said, just research it a bit, you'll find out all you need to know. Just be sure to always allow this engine to get up to temp before winding it out. That's OIL temp, not the flashy orange lights on the tachometer.
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That's what most indeed think, unfortunately they think incorrectly. While I personally believe the issue is overblown and not quite as serious as a lot of people think, some are seeing a 60k mile change of the bearings necessary maintenance. Like I said, just research it a bit, you'll find out all you need to know.
Mine has 40,000km, so I've got some time

Just saw your pics of the 135i, I remember when you were selling your trunk back in the day lol
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very nice coupe. really like the idea of the matte expel film. more pics!
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very nice coupe. really like the idea of the matte expel film. more pics!
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