Help Pimp My Ride

[cal meeker]

have a new / used 2008 Z4M roadster inbound. have been reading with great interest the Zposts.
would like to personalize my M, but would like some input/suggestions/recommendations from the "pros" on this forum.

would like to do the following
- AC schnitzer roll bar
- wheels and tires (anyone ever put halibrands on a Z?)
- exhaust, my 2002M coupe, has flowmaster/muffler delete, sounds outstanding, any suggestions

this car will be a daily driver in so-cal. very fussy on quality/fit and finish (we mfg cnc helicopter products, so thats my standard).

thanks in advance for any help you can provide
fly safe
cal

[Dammmittt]

It's all about personal preference.

Sounds like you have some ideas about what you like and what looks good already. Just go with it and to hell with everyone else

My one piece of advise is to resist the urge to go with the stubby antenna

[BimmerZ408]

Originally Posted by Dammmittt

My one piece of advise is to resist the urge to go with the stubby antenna

Why? Just curious why you don't like them - is it looks, performance or both?

I haven't changed mine out yet, I was thinking to get the 7" one that the S2000 uses. Anyway, I keep hearing pros and that it's the thing to do - but would like to hear your opinion on the cons if there are some? Thx

[Dammmittt]

Originally Posted by BimmerZ408

Why? Just curious why you don't like them - is it looks, performance or both?

I haven't changed mine out yet, I was thinking to get the 7" one that the S2000 uses. Anyway, I keep hearing pros and that it's the thing to do - but would like to hear your opinion on the cons if there are some? Thx

I actually like the whip, I think it makes it look like a sweet RC car

And the fact that everyone's first change is the stubby is a little sad.

[MerLOW]

Originally Posted by BimmerZ408

Why? Just curious why you don't like them - is it looks, performance or both?

I haven't changed mine out yet, I was thinking to get the 7" one that the S2000 uses. Anyway, I keep hearing pros and that it's the thing to do - but would like to hear your opinion on the cons if there are some? Thx

I put an S2000, Element, Civic Si, Accord Hybrid (all the same unit) antenna on my car as I'd done on my MINI. HORRIBLE FM reception...went right back to the standard whip. Based on my experience with this antenna, I say NO GO!

[BimmerZ408]

Originally Posted by MerLOW

I put an S2000, Element, Civic Si, Accord Hybrid (all the same unit) antenna on my car as I'd done on my MINI. HORRIBLE FM reception...went right back to the standard whip. Based on my experience with this antenna, I say NO GO!

Thx for the heads-up! Since I have HDR, I need good reception - so maybe I best leave it as is. Too bad, because I like the looks of the solid and shorter antenna. Oh well, no biggie. Thx for your input too Dammmittt.

[mpower03]

i have the bimmian micro antenna, i haven't had any reception problems.

[Rick Hunter]

???

I've had absolutely no issues with FM reception after going stubby. I think reception will depend on your location. And in either case, the aerial only picks up AM signals... FM antenna is embedded in the rear bumper.

Do it (or don't) for looks. It's personal preference anyways. For me, I disliked the R/C look.

[thekurgan]

Originally Posted by Dammmittt

I actually like the whip, I think it makes it look like a sweet RC car

And the fact that everyone's first change is the stubby is a little sad.

I'm with you on that one, I had to go with a stubby to get my car cover on and didn't want to keep removing it every time. When I'm out on the weekends, the r/c antenna goes back on.

[imz4n]

Originally Posted by cal meeker

have a new / used 2008 Z4M roadster inbound. have been reading with great interest the Zposts.
would like to personalize my M, but would like some input/suggestions/recommendations from the "pros" on this forum.

would like to do the following
- AC schnitzer roll bar
- wheels and tires (anyone ever put halibrands on a Z?)
- exhaust, my 2002M coupe, has flowmaster/muffler delete, sounds outstanding, any suggestions

this car will be a daily driver in so-cal. very fussy on quality/fit and finish (we mfg cnc helicopter products, so thats my standard).

thanks in advance for any help you can provide
fly safe
cal

First off WELCOME to the forum!!

You should bring your beauty out to some of the SoCalZ's meets. We have over 230 Z's in the SoCal area and would love to meet yours. The SoCalZ's do 20- 30 meets per year and have everything from Z1's to Z8's from bone stock to full race Z's. One of the members is in the process of adding an ESS s/c this week on his Z4MC. If you would like to get updates to events e-mail me at imz4n@sbcglobal.net. I am the ZSCCA SoCal Area Rep FYI.

[Brucewonder]

Ive seen the s2000 ones on the z4 and it looks way off. Ugly imo.

Originally Posted by BimmerZ408

Why? Just curious why you don't like them - is it looks, performance or both?

I haven't changed mine out yet, I was thinking to get the 7" one that the S2000 uses. Anyway, I keep hearing pros and that it's the thing to do - but would like to hear your opinion on the cons if there are some? Thx

[cal meeker]

checked with the vintage wheels guys in del mar, no can do. the more i reseach the wheels, the more i realize ALOT of choices!
c

[mpower03]

Originally Posted by cal meeker

have a new / used 2008 Z4M roadster inbound. have been reading with great interest the Zposts.
would like to personalize my M, but would like some input/suggestions/recommendations from the "pros" on this forum.

would like to do the following
- AC schnitzer roll bar
- wheels and tires (anyone ever put halibrands on a Z?)
- exhaust, my 2002M coupe, has flowmaster/muffler delete, sounds outstanding, any suggestions

this car will be a daily driver in so-cal. very fussy on quality/fit and finish (we mfg cnc helicopter products, so thats my standard).

thanks in advance for any help you can provide
fly safe
cal

my car is a daily driver.here are some things i have done and are going to do.

some that i Have Done:
stubby antenna (reccomend)
black grille surround (personal preference)
black out emblems (personal preference)
different colored m stripes (personal preference)
rpi intake scoop (reccommend)
19 in VMR wheels (highly reccomend, my favorite mod so far)
k&n drop in filter ( no noticable difference)
15 % tint

want to do

exhaust (currently intereseted in RPI, if not then prob. rogue engineering)
afe intake ( wan't the sound factor, and with the rpi scoop should be a considerable improvement in power)
dinan lowering springs (coilovers later)

[cal meeker]

mpower, yes will get
- antenna mod
- wheels (so many choices, why 19's over 18's?)
- exhaust
- dinan springs

cal

[mpower03]

i just personally like the look of the 19s. some people will say that weight is an issue, but the wheels i bought are the same weight as stock but in inch bigger, and a half inch wider.