My VERY red Z4 Coupe!

bavarian19 · 08-22-2010, 08:13 AM

XMetal · 08-22-2010, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dubbedown

I always thought aftermarket springs with stock shocks would cause them to go out faster?

It depends on the spring rate differences as well as how much have been dropped.

crfine88 · 08-23-2010, 10:15 AM

[QUOTE=StigJ;7869414]Lowered my Z today. Came out really nice

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Very, very nice.

MetMan · 08-23-2010, 10:39 AM

Nice!!

StigJ · 09-22-2010, 03:22 AM

Time to do a little update to this thread.

New pedals and gearknob:

Not happy with the crappy gearknob. I managed to pull the knob off while driving on a track.
And the threads for the 3 little screws are f...ed
So Im considering the BMW Percformance Alcantara knob.

New grill:

Was a little too black so I went for this look:

Mods that I have no pictures of is a 3 piece tower bar and a luggage kit that I have not received yet.

Some pics from my first time ever on a racingtrack:

anthony @ eas · 09-22-2010, 05:50 PM

Those track pictures remind me of Top Gear.

esqu1re · 09-22-2010, 05:54 PM

Nice rims. It's good to see some variety over the standard stock or CSL rep. rims.

catch · 09-22-2010, 06:50 PM

nice! didnt know the coupe was avail in non-m form

twoforfree · 09-22-2010, 08:42 PM

only in europe... too sad...

bhoch · 09-23-2010, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catch

nice! didnt know the coupe was avail in non-m form

Wait.. what? When I was looking for my Z4, there was a coupe for sale in BMWofAustin. It was an 3.0si and I am pretty sure they were selling them new through the years there as well.

Nice red coupe! Wheels look

SteveInfante · 09-23-2010, 07:08 AM

Nice red coup. The drop looks really nice with those rims.

03BeastCharmer · 09-23-2010, 07:16 AM

Non-M coupes were offered for the entire time the M Coupe was available in the US.

StigJ · 12-10-2010, 03:42 AM

Just adding some pictures...
Shes now asleep until april. Miss her like crazy

Strut brace I came over on eBay.

Clayed and polished before storing it for the winter.

And finally tucked in (sorry for the bad cellphone pic)

txz4 · 12-14-2010, 09:43 AM

any reason why i have a black engine cover vs the gray that everyone else seems to have on the si?
how is the ride with the springs? do you scrape often?

3002 tii · 12-14-2010, 01:24 PM

i could've swore he said that he was rubbing on his liners but that might also be tire choice. i rubbed in the same spot when i was on a 235/40 with 37 offset on stock (sport) suspension.

StigJ · 12-14-2010, 01:52 PM

About the cover I do not know. But the grey cover have been on all the 3.0si´s Ive seen.
Maybe its only the US versions that have black... Or maybe your cover have been changed?

When I push it hard in corners it rubs slightly on the outer side of the tire. Just behind the reflectors. Ive never had problems scraping the underside of the car on for example speedbumps.
This rubbing in the inner wheelwells are bugging me a bit. I cant find new wheels with the right offset. Im afraid to go too low on the ET. Im now running ET44 on 9" Looking for 8.5" this time. And I see most of the aftermarket wheels is running between ET30 and 38. Ive found a few nice wheels that I like, but Im too afraid to go for it. Im considering buying wheels from the US, so I would like to make the right decision the first time.

3002 tii · 12-14-2010, 02:14 PM

like i said, i had the SAME problem as you but turned out my tires were too tall. what tire are you using? but i don't discount that the 9" is too wide for a 44et

Gary07110 · 12-18-2010, 01:51 PM

Thats one beautiful coupe...love the color.

StigJ · 12-18-2010, 05:46 PM

Thanks!

txz4 · 12-19-2010, 02:06 PM

what do you think about the strut bars? feel any difference at all or do you just like the bling?

fitchesbass · 12-19-2010, 07:49 PM

Nice car - I'd get full black front grills, remove the stickers on the hood and deck lid, full de-badge and painted front reflectors... thn it's perrrrfect!

StigJ · 12-20-2010, 03:38 AM

I actually just got the bars for the bling

:
Havent driven i that much after I installed them. So will see if I notice any difference next season.

Ill change the grill again to all black when I pick up the car after the winter.
The stickers are gone, the reflectors are red but I dont know if Im going to fully debadge it.

Trying to find some nice wheels but I cant make up my mind...

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09-22-2010, 03:22 AM	#27
StigJ Lieutenant 333 Rep 509 Posts Drives: '06 Z4 Coupe & '14 F30 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Time to do a little update to this thread. New pedals and gearknob: Not happy with the crappy gearknob. I managed to pull the knob off while driving on a track. And the threads for the 3 little screws are f...ed So Im considering the BMW Percformance Alcantara knob. New grill: Was a little too black so I went for this look: Mods that I have no pictures of is a 3 piece tower bar and a luggage kit that I have not received yet. Some pics from my first time ever on a racingtrack: __________________ My Hellrot '06 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe and My Mineral Grey '14 F30 (sold) New daily: Sunset Orange 330E G20 Instagram: @StigJ77 & @bmwe86driver
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esqu1re Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Nice rims. It's good to see some variety over the standard stock or CSL rep. rims. __________________ ///M Coupe: RPI Scoop, OE Strut, CDV, Volk RE30, SS Brake Lines, Stromung Exhaust
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catch Major General 668 Rep 7,148 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Thornhill iTrader: (27)	nice! didnt know the coupe was avail in non-m form __________________ 2016 F80 M3 Mineral White/Sakhir Orange 2013 BMW S1000RR Flat Silver <stolen> 2007 BMW E92 335i Jet Black/Jade Grey <sold>
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twoforfree Private 0 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	only in europe... too sad... __________________ Driver-2005 BMW Z4 3.0i Rider-2004 Honda CBR 600rr www.GPfairings.com
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09-23-2010, 07:08 AM	#33
SteveInfante NewFinishColumbia/detailer 604 Rep 2,096 Posts Drives: 2015 F31 xDrive Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbia, SC iTrader: (0)	Nice red coup. The drop looks really nice with those rims. __________________ 328 F31 xDrive/OSM/Venetian Luxury Line/Cold Weather/Premium/Driving Assist/Nav/Tech "Golden Goose" 78' Honda CB400A project http://www.instagram.com/steve_inf31
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12-10-2010, 03:42 AM	#35
StigJ Lieutenant 333 Rep 509 Posts Drives: '06 Z4 Coupe & '14 F30 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Just adding some pictures... Shes now asleep until april. Miss her like crazy Strut brace I came over on eBay. Clayed and polished before storing it for the winter. And finally tucked in (sorry for the bad cellphone pic) __________________ My Hellrot '06 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe and My Mineral Grey '14 F30 (sold) New daily: Sunset Orange 330E G20 Instagram: @StigJ77 & @bmwe86driver
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12-14-2010, 09:43 AM	#36
txz4 Major 59 Rep 1,097 Posts Drives: 2006 M coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: san antonio, texas iTrader: (3)	any reason why i have a black engine cover vs the gray that everyone else seems to have on the si? how is the ride with the springs? do you scrape often?
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12-14-2010, 01:24 PM	#37
3002 tii Lieutenant General 2288 Rep 12,565 Posts Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (99) Garage List F15 X5 xDrive35i [8.75] E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.24]	i could've swore he said that he was rubbing on his liners but that might also be tire choice. i rubbed in the same spot when i was on a 235/40 with 37 offset on stock (sport) suspension. __________________ Follow for latest mods
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12-14-2010, 01:52 PM	#38
StigJ Lieutenant 333 Rep 509 Posts Drives: '06 Z4 Coupe & '14 F30 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	About the cover I do not know. But the grey cover have been on all the 3.0si´s Ive seen. Maybe its only the US versions that have black... Or maybe your cover have been changed? When I push it hard in corners it rubs slightly on the outer side of the tire. Just behind the reflectors. Ive never had problems scraping the underside of the car on for example speedbumps. This rubbing in the inner wheelwells are bugging me a bit. I cant find new wheels with the right offset. Im afraid to go too low on the ET. Im now running ET44 on 9" Looking for 8.5" this time. And I see most of the aftermarket wheels is running between ET30 and 38. Ive found a few nice wheels that I like, but Im too afraid to go for it. Im considering buying wheels from the US, so I would like to make the right decision the first time. __________________ My Hellrot '06 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe and My Mineral Grey '14 F30 (sold) New daily: Sunset Orange 330E G20 Instagram: @StigJ77 & @bmwe86driver
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12-19-2010, 02:06 PM	#42
txz4 Major 59 Rep 1,097 Posts Drives: 2006 M coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: san antonio, texas iTrader: (3)	what do you think about the strut bars? feel any difference at all or do you just like the bling?
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12-20-2010, 03:38 AM	#44
StigJ Lieutenant 333 Rep 509 Posts Drives: '06 Z4 Coupe & '14 F30 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	I actually just got the bars for the bling : Havent driven i that much after I installed them. So will see if I notice any difference next season. Ill change the grill again to all black when I pick up the car after the winter. The stickers are gone, the reflectors are red but I dont know if Im going to fully debadge it. Trying to find some nice wheels but I cant make up my mind... __________________ My Hellrot '06 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe and My Mineral Grey '14 F30 (sold) New daily: Sunset Orange 330E G20 Instagram: @StigJ77 & @bmwe86driver Last edited by StigJ; 12-23-2010 at 12:56 AM..
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