Finally : 06' Z4 3.0si Roadster

mazdaspd96 · 05-04-2014, 03:32 PM

Hi,

With everyone advices, I finally bought this:

I need to clean it a lot, but it should be a great car...
78 000 KM...

Only thing, I need to align the car, but after putting the rear tires at 38 psi, it is much better... In fact, the car is going left-right when the road is bad...

unluky · 05-04-2014, 03:37 PM

Does it have the run flats on it?

mazdaspd96 · 05-04-2014, 03:38 PM

Yes!

chickdr · 05-04-2014, 10:25 PM

If you dump them for regular tires I suspect you will like the ride/handling much better... Nice looking car BTW.

Huz-Z · 05-05-2014, 06:36 AM

Congratulations!!

Dandy car!!

Yes, dump the run-flats and the car will drive much better. An hour or so with the washmitt, soap, some wax and tire dressing and you will be turning heads all over town!

mazdaspd96 · 05-05-2014, 06:53 AM

Which tires do you suggest me?

wolfman1807 · 05-05-2014, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Huz-Z

Congratulations!!

Dandy car!!

Yes, dump the run-flats and the car will drive much better. An hour or so with the washmitt, soap, some wax and tire dressing and you will be turning heads all over town!

It all starts with an hour or so of detailing,,, then you look at your watch and its been 6 hours and you are still smiling!!

chickdr · 05-05-2014, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mazdaspd96

Which tires do you suggest me?

I would say Michelin Pilot Supersports are the hot tire now. Other good choices which are less pricey include the Continental Extreme Contact DW and Hankook V12 Evo

Seattle135is · 05-05-2014, 10:17 AM

I just installed Pilot Sport A/S 3's on my Z4 MR - I have this on my S4 too - although it's an all-season, it's ultra-high performance.

WestCDA · 05-08-2014, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mazdaspd96

.. Only thing, I need to align the car, but after putting the rear tires at 38 psi, it is much better... In fact, the car is going left-right when the road is bad...

Congratulations on getting the car - you're going to love it!

As mentioned, the very stiff walls on the OEM runflats can make the car dart around, requiring a lot of steering corrections especially over bad pavement. Search for 'tramlining' and you'll find lots of info. Replacing the runflat tires will help a great deal, but as you've seen proper air pressure is a huge factor as well, and the front and rear use different settings.

Mine came with almost new tires (OEM runflats) with 34 PSI all around and the tramlining was very bad. After setting the pressures to the recommended F/R numbers on the door sill plate, the improvement was night and day.

Convertible weather ahead - get out there and have some fun!

Rick F. · 05-08-2014, 04:00 PM

M-Speed,

Congratulations on your new car--it is a beauty!

Regarding tires, if you want to stay with run-flats, consider the third-generation Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT.

Before I put a set of these on my 2006 Z4 3.0i, the car could be downright scary on bad pavement. The third-generation Bridgestones, however, were a dramatic improvement. "Tramlining" was almost nonexistent, and the ride was noticeably less harsh.

On the other hand, the softer sidewalls don't provide the same instantaneous turn-in as a normal run flat tire. I was more than happy with the trade-off. A fuller discussion of tramlining and these tires is available at http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=886446.

Enjoy the new car!

Rick F.

mazdaspd96 · 05-13-2014, 07:35 PM

Thanx all! Love the car! I'll have to change the gps antenna... The tires are gonna wait! Thanx again for your advice!

bdc · 05-13-2014, 10:25 PM

Congratulations. Looks great! Just replaced my Potenza tires with Falkens Ziex ZE-329's. I like them a lot.

Vanne · 05-14-2014, 01:06 AM

Awesome car mate, congrats. Now how about some more pics, both inside and out

and under the hood please.

mazdaspd96 · 05-15-2014, 09:49 PM

Sorry for the pics in the garage... but the car is now clean!!!

StickMon · 05-16-2014, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mazdaspd96

... but the car is now clean!!!

More than I can say.
I got projectile pooed on by a pig while passing a livestock semi tonight.
Windows and top down, 104°F.
Luckily I saw it coming and swerved. It's all over the side of the car, but it didn't get inside, or in my face.

But I get the last laugh. He's bacon by now.

Nice ride!!

unluky · 05-16-2014, 01:26 AM

Do you know what exhaust tips those are by chance???

Alpine F31 · 05-16-2014, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mazdaspd96

the car is now clean!!!

Nice!

Huz-Z · 05-16-2014, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StickMon

More than I can say.
I got projectile pooed on by a pig while passing a livestock semi tonight.
Windows and top down, 104°F.
Luckily I saw it coming and swerved. It's all over the side of the car, but it didn't get inside, or in my face.

But I get the last laugh. He's bacon by now.

Nice ride!!

ROFLMAO!!!!

mazdaspd96 · 05-16-2014, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by unluky

Do you know what exhaust tips those are by chance???

I tough they were stock!

unluky · 05-17-2014, 10:44 PM

I don't think so!

mazdaspd96 · 05-22-2014, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by unluky

I don't think so!

I will check Under the car soon!

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Rick F. Lieutenant Colonel 946 Rep 1,910 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335i cabriolet Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Catonsville, MD iTrader: (0)	M-Speed, Congratulations on your new car--it is a beauty! Regarding tires, if you want to stay with run-flats, consider the third-generation Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT. Before I put a set of these on my 2006 Z4 3.0i, the car could be downright scary on bad pavement. The third-generation Bridgestones, however, were a dramatic improvement. "Tramlining" was almost nonexistent, and the ride was noticeably less harsh. On the other hand, the softer sidewalls don't provide the same instantaneous turn-in as a normal run flat tire. I was more than happy with the trade-off. A fuller discussion of tramlining and these tires is available at http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=886446. Enjoy the new car! Rick F.
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mazdaspd96 Private 14 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2013 CX5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Québec iTrader: (0)	Thanx all! Love the car! I'll have to change the gps antenna... The tires are gonna wait! Thanx again for your advice!
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bdc New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Knoxville, TN iTrader: (0)	Congratulations. Looks great! Just replaced my Potenza tires with Falkens Ziex ZE-329's. I like them a lot.
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Vanne Down Under!! 1621 Rep 4,294 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dubai iTrader: (4)	Awesome car mate, congrats. Now how about some more pics, both inside and out and under the hood please.
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mazdaspd96 Private 14 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2013 CX5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Québec iTrader: (0)	Sorry for the pics in the garage... but the car is now clean!!!
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