Buying a Z4 Looking for Advice

SgtFaceplant · 04-17-2016, 09:31 PM

Thanks for the suggestions Huz and Punisher. I am most certainly doing the stubby antenna. Is there a brand/type recommended? I have looked at subbyantenna.com and they seem decent. The wheels are in great shape and I love the style. Barring catastrophic wheel damage they won't be changing for a long time. The tires are PSS in the front and Pilot ASMs in the rear. Not sure why there are two types but all are very new. You would have to shoot me to get run flats. That's what roadside service is for, right? As far as the steering whell what are the major differences between standard and ///M? The steering wheel it has is by far the best one I've ever owned so I'm wondering how much better it gets?? My car is an auto so the ZHP knob is not applicable. Go ahead, make your jokes. I'll wait...

To be honest I had not even noticed the de-badging until you mentioned it. Honestly, I kind of like it. There are some general maintenance/cosmetic items that need to be tackled but they aren't to daunting. You guys on the forum seem to be a great bunch and I'm looking forward to participating. If you are ever in Atlanta give me a shout.

SgtFaceplant · 04-17-2016, 09:35 PM

Thanks Salty. I think I was in your neck of the woods to get it. I bought it in Durham, NC then drove it back to Atlanta.Great drive down I-85.

Asianoak · 04-18-2016, 03:37 AM

Congrats on the Z, you'll love every minute of it. I'm actually the guy you quoted from the other forum, glad the advice helped out some. And, your car looks to be very similar to my own... other than the auto and mine came with some questionable mods that I'm slowly working out.

The M steering wheel is a huge difference. I myself haven't upgraded yet but it is on my to do list once I've sorted through the previous owners contributions.

Punisher3.0si · 04-18-2016, 09:23 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Stubby-Antenna...by+antenna+BMW

That's where I got mine from. It looks so much better than the huge stock one and it takes seconds to replace.

SaltyNC · 04-18-2016, 09:29 PM

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Thanks Salty. I think I was in your neck of the woods to get it. I bought it in Durham, NC then drove it back to Atlanta.Great drive down I-85.

Years ago I lived near Durham. Now, I'm in a little piece of country outside of Charlotte. It won't be country for much longer.

How did you get interested in a coupe?

Salty

SgtFaceplant · 04-18-2016, 09:39 PM

Charlotte is a happening place. I got interested in the roadster first and the my buddy showed me the coupe and I fell in love with the lines of the hatch. Climbing in is like strapping into a fighter. Seeing the outlines of my car is pure beauty to me.

SaltyNC · 04-18-2016, 09:46 PM

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Charlotte is a happening place. I got interested in the roadster first and the my buddy showed me the coupe and I fell in love with the lines of the hatch. Climbing in is like strapping into a fighter. Seeing the outlines of my car is pure beauty to me.

Yeah, I know what you mean. I have loved having the roadster this year. We had 70's in December and many nice days this winter and this spring has been great. We're almost in a drought in NC, so many, many beautiful sunny days. I would not give up the roadster, BUT... every time I see the lines of the coupe, I want a coupe.

Salty

TommyA · 04-19-2016, 11:26 AM

Now that the pine pollen is finished, I'm really enjoying the roadster in South Atlanta.

SgtFaceplant · 04-19-2016, 08:43 PM

Punisher, I read the grommet needs to be replaced along with the antenna. Is that the case? TommyA, I'm glad to meet another Z owner. Are you a member of the facebook group?

Punisher3.0si · 04-19-2016, 10:49 PM

It doesn't need to be. The antenna doesn't even touch the grommet. I read the same thing but it's not necessary. If yours is still in good condition then don't worry about it.

SgtFaceplant · 04-21-2016, 09:05 PM

Thanks, Punisher!

TommyA · 04-23-2016, 11:56 AM

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Are you a member of the facebook group?

Didn't know there was one. What is it called?

SgtFaceplant · 04-28-2016, 07:37 PM

Atlanta Z3/Z4 Owners group https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantaZ3Z4/ I have a post going over on the SouthEast Regional forum, I'm going to try and organize a meet. Another good Facebook group is ZSCCA https://www.facebook.com/groups/zscca/.

SgtFaceplant · 04-28-2016, 07:52 PM

I got the stubby you recommended Punisher. Thanks for the Advice!

Punisher3.0si · 04-30-2016, 11:49 PM

Awesome....I'm glad you like it!

04-17-2016, 09:31 PM	#23
SgtFaceplant Enlisted Member 27 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 Coupe Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Z4 Coupe [7.00]	Thanks for the suggestions Huz and Punisher. I am most certainly doing the stubby antenna. Is there a brand/type recommended? I have looked at subbyantenna.com and they seem decent. The wheels are in great shape and I love the style. Barring catastrophic wheel damage they won't be changing for a long time. The tires are PSS in the front and Pilot ASMs in the rear. Not sure why there are two types but all are very new. You would have to shoot me to get run flats. That's what roadside service is for, right? As far as the steering whell what are the major differences between standard and ///M? The steering wheel it has is by far the best one I've ever owned so I'm wondering how much better it gets?? My car is an auto so the ZHP knob is not applicable. Go ahead, make your jokes. I'll wait... To be honest I had not even noticed the de-badging until you mentioned it. Honestly, I kind of like it. There are some general maintenance/cosmetic items that need to be tackled but they aren't to daunting. You guys on the forum seem to be a great bunch and I'm looking forward to participating. If you are ever in Atlanta give me a shout.
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04-17-2016, 09:35 PM	#24
SgtFaceplant Enlisted Member 27 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 Coupe Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Z4 Coupe [7.00]	Thanks Salty. I think I was in your neck of the woods to get it. I bought it in Durham, NC then drove it back to Atlanta.Great drive down I-85.
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04-18-2016, 03:37 AM	#25
Asianoak Lieutenant 143 Rep 451 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 & "11 X3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Southern Oregon iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 M3 [0.00]	Congrats on the Z, you'll love every minute of it. I'm actually the guy you quoted from the other forum, glad the advice helped out some. And, your car looks to be very similar to my own... other than the auto and mine came with some questionable mods that I'm slowly working out. The M steering wheel is a huge difference. I myself haven't upgraded yet but it is on my to do list once I've sorted through the previous owners contributions. __________________ Instagram: @dasianoak
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04-18-2016, 09:23 AM	#26
Punisher3.0si Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2007 E86 manual Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	http://www.amazon.com/Stubby-Antenna...by+antenna+BMW That's where I got mine from. It looks so much better than the huge stock one and it takes seconds to replace.
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04-18-2016, 09:39 PM	#28
SgtFaceplant Enlisted Member 27 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 Coupe Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Z4 Coupe [7.00]	Charlotte is a happening place. I got interested in the roadster first and the my buddy showed me the coupe and I fell in love with the lines of the hatch. Climbing in is like strapping into a fighter. Seeing the outlines of my car is pure beauty to me.
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04-19-2016, 11:26 AM	#30
TommyA Enlisted Member 3 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Atlanta Ga iTrader: (0)	Now that the pine pollen is finished, I'm really enjoying the roadster in South Atlanta.
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04-19-2016, 08:43 PM	#31
SgtFaceplant Enlisted Member 27 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 Coupe Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Z4 Coupe [7.00]	Punisher, I read the grommet needs to be replaced along with the antenna. Is that the case? TommyA, I'm glad to meet another Z owner. Are you a member of the facebook group?
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04-19-2016, 10:49 PM	#32
Punisher3.0si Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2007 E86 manual Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	It doesn't need to be. The antenna doesn't even touch the grommet. I read the same thing but it's not necessary. If yours is still in good condition then don't worry about it.
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04-21-2016, 09:05 PM	#33
SgtFaceplant Enlisted Member 27 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 Coupe Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Z4 Coupe [7.00]	Thanks, Punisher!
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04-28-2016, 07:37 PM	#35
SgtFaceplant Enlisted Member 27 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 Coupe Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Z4 Coupe [7.00]	Atlanta Z3/Z4 Owners group https://www.facebook.com/groups/AtlantaZ3Z4/ I have a post going over on the SouthEast Regional forum, I'm going to try and organize a meet. Another good Facebook group is ZSCCA https://www.facebook.com/groups/zscca/.
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04-28-2016, 07:52 PM	#36
SgtFaceplant Enlisted Member 27 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 Coupe Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Z4 Coupe [7.00]	I got the stubby you recommended Punisher. Thanks for the Advice! Attached Images
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04-30-2016, 11:49 PM	#37
Punisher3.0si Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2007 E86 manual Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Awesome....I'm glad you like it!
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