Hello from Puerto Rico

2006E85 · 09-06-2014, 10:08 PM

Hello My name is Josh and this is my first BMW:

2006 3.0si Roadster 68k mi. I got the car back in May and I love it sounds great, runs awesome. I've owned some "fast" nice cars (04 Saturn ION Redline, 89 Toyota MR-2 Supercharged(7AGZE Frankenstein),86 Supra(7MGTE Swap), 91 RX-7 GTU) but I've enjoyed the last few months on this one the most.

I got it used, Sweet deal for 12.5k, had to replace Pass Side Lower control arm a few weeks later and took it to the dealer for my first Oil Change. The Car had a nice record at the BMW Service Dept. It's been great ever since.

Did a plug change at 70k myself (just for the heck of it) Found the first two plugs loose.

I like tinkering with my cars. I have a few questions, I joined the forum a few weeks ago and have been reading up on quite a few things. (engine modifications mostly)

I've wondered over to the 1&3 Series forums and have been reading a lot of information over there that somehow is not over here.

ex: Some Tunes, Intakes, Exhaust, even a possible supercharger by a company called ESS.

From what I have read we share the same engine (N52) as the 128i, 130i, 328i & 330's.

So, anyone can shed some light on this one, I know the Z4 has Higher HP Numbers than the ones on the 128's
Are these companies just not bothering with the Z4 market and all they are doing is getting those "underpowered" N52's up to the rating of the si, and thats it.

The only thing I have been able to find solid information on is the Supersprint Headers.

I'd like to get a little more out of it then again who doesn't.

Thanks for your input in advance.

2006E85 · 09-06-2014, 10:09 PM

Sorry for the cellphone pic, darn it came out Huge.

StickMon · 09-06-2014, 10:54 PM

Nice wheels.
Is that the "OEM" spoiler? I've never actually seen one except for this pic on the web.
Until I got my Z4, I drove an '88 MR-2 S/C (4AGZE) for 22 years.

THE JEDI · 09-06-2014, 11:21 PM

Nice ride enjoy

Vanne · 09-07-2014, 05:51 AM

sweet ride mate, that /will/ pull the birds.

MZHammer · 09-07-2014, 07:15 AM

Welcome to the forum Josh. Beautiful car. Love the wheels!

2006E85 · 09-07-2014, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StickMon

Nice wheels.
Is that the "OEM" spoiler? I've never actually seen one except for this pic on the web.
Until I got my Z4, I drove an '88 MR-2 S/C (4AGZE) for 22 years.

Yes it is.

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2006E85 Private First Class 12 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 3.0si Roadster Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4 [0.00]	Hello from Puerto Rico Hello My name is Josh and this is my first BMW: 2006 3.0si Roadster 68k mi. I got the car back in May and I love it sounds great, runs awesome. I've owned some "fast" nice cars (04 Saturn ION Redline, 89 Toyota MR-2 Supercharged(7AGZE Frankenstein),86 Supra(7MGTE Swap), 91 RX-7 GTU) but I've enjoyed the last few months on this one the most. I got it used, Sweet deal for 12.5k, had to replace Pass Side Lower control arm a few weeks later and took it to the dealer for my first Oil Change. The Car had a nice record at the BMW Service Dept. It's been great ever since. Did a plug change at 70k myself (just for the heck of it) Found the first two plugs loose. I like tinkering with my cars. I have a few questions, I joined the forum a few weeks ago and have been reading up on quite a few things. (engine modifications mostly) I've wondered over to the 1&3 Series forums and have been reading a lot of information over there that somehow is not over here. ex: Some Tunes, Intakes, Exhaust, even a possible supercharger by a company called ESS. From what I have read we share the same engine (N52) as the 128i, 130i, 328i & 330's. So, anyone can shed some light on this one, I know the Z4 has Higher HP Numbers than the ones on the 128's Are these companies just not bothering with the Z4 market and all they are doing is getting those "underpowered" N52's up to the rating of the si, and thats it. The only thing I have been able to find solid information on is the Supersprint Headers. I'd like to get a little more out of it then again who doesn't. Thanks for your input in advance. Attached Images
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2006E85 Private First Class 12 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 3.0si Roadster Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4 [0.00]	Sorry for the cellphone pic, darn it came out Huge.
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StickMon My other car is on Mars 636 Rep 3,124 Posts Drives: 2006 MR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lo-Cal iTrader: (1)	Nice wheels. Is that the "OEM" spoiler? I've never actually seen one except for this pic on the web. Until I got my Z4, I drove an '88 MR-2 S/C (4AGZE) for 22 years. __________________ Warning: May contain traces of nuts.
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THE JEDI Major 123 Rep 1,461 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 2.5i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: JAPAN, Okinawa iTrader: (0)	Nice ride enjoy
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Vanne Down Under!! 1621 Rep 4,294 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dubai iTrader: (4)	sweet ride mate, that /will/ pull the birds. __________________ 2007 EuroSpec Z4///MC - Building/Developing Z4 GT3 Powered by
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MZHammer Lieutenant 45 Rep 516 Posts Drives: E85 Z4M, F82 M4 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hamilton, ON iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 M4 [0.00] 2006 BMW Z4M Roadster [0.00]	Welcome to the forum Josh. Beautiful car. Love the wheels!
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