So excited!!

gatorfast · 08-25-2010, 01:51 PM

Going to pick up my new (to me) Z4 MC in about an hour! Its a 2007, AW with Imola interior, prem, nav, heated seats, carbon leather, 25,900 miles. Im at work trying to concentrate but thats pretty much impossible right now. I just wanted to share my excitement with everyone. Ill get some pics up over the next few days.

esqu1re · 08-25-2010, 02:04 PM

First to say congrats! I know that feeling well! What car are you coming from to the M?

007MCoupe · 08-25-2010, 02:10 PM

IN FOR PICS

I really can't get enough of this color combo. I'd never been a fan of red anything (but taillights) on a car before this ///M

Congrats!

gatorfast · 08-25-2010, 02:15 PM

Thanks guys! Im coming from a Mk5 VW GTI so the engines/feel of the car couldnt be more different. Im generally not a fan of red interiors either but I think it really suits this car well.

Eccentric · 08-25-2010, 02:17 PM

Awesome! Congrats, man. I had that same feeling a few months ago with my IB Moupe

Finnegan · 08-25-2010, 02:53 PM

Wow. Concentrate? Right!

Sounds sweet! Can't wait for pics!

wasupdu · 08-25-2010, 02:59 PM

You'll LOVE the red interior. I saw pics of the red interior and knew it had to be my next car.

3002 tii · 08-25-2010, 03:00 PM

red leather FTW!

Pheonix · 08-25-2010, 03:11 PM

Congrats! It is funny because i am in the process of trading in my MKV GTi for the 2007 as well (but in Black). I won't get mine until this Saturday; just too busy. Glad you get your sooner

In for pictures as well

bhoch · 08-25-2010, 03:27 PM

Nice! Congrats! Enjoy your NEW car! Looking forward to the pics!

doozyj · 08-25-2010, 03:47 PM

Wow! Awesome color combo. I had that in my E46 M3 and looked for one for the E86 as well. Very hard to find...strike that any color combo is hard to find. You will love the M, such a passionate car! Enjoy!

r4gs · 08-25-2010, 04:42 PM

imola + carbon leather trim =

am jealous cos this was my first choice combination, but none were available locally! welcome to the m coupe family nonetheless!

dekaliber · 08-25-2010, 08:40 PM

Look forward to pics! You'll love it.

AWM3 · 08-25-2010, 08:50 PM

You now own one of 57 Alpine White/Imola Red Z4MCs ever made. Try to take good care of it. The red leather requires a little more care than black; nothing special, just periodic treatment with a quality leather care product.

nmulax · 08-25-2010, 10:17 PM

Congrats!
Get some pics up and get out and drive it this weekend!

KevinC · 08-25-2010, 10:30 PM

Where are you? I almost bought this exact configuration, new off the lot, in mid-'07, opting instead for an Interlagos over black/non-navi car that had been on the lot for 9 months and they made a screaming deal with the huge trunk money involved at the time. I'm wondering if this might be the same car, since the combo is so rare. I'm in Phoenix.

And congrats. As a former 5-time GTI owner (dating back to one of the first ones to hit the ground in California in late '82), I can assure you that you'll love your Z4MC.

crfine88 · 08-26-2010, 06:09 AM

Nice find on the color combo!

Looking forward to pics. Make sure you keeps up updated.
Congrats on the M coupe

gatorfast · 08-26-2010, 09:17 AM

Thanks for all the complements everyone. It was a little rainy last night so I didnt get to open it up too much. However, m drive to work this morning was very entertaining

I am still getting used to the clutch as it is very different than my GTI was. Seems like the revs are falling a little too low before I shift...think thats the cdv? I have been trying to get off the clutch faster to have a smoother engagement.

A huge smile came on my face when I opened my garage this morning and saw the M sitting there. I have always dreamed of owning a car like this and I cant believe its mine now.

The car is such a beast. It just keeps pulling and pulling. On my way home from picking up the car last night I was at a stop light and the 2 lovely ladies in the car next to me (e46 bimmer) were starring at my car and gave me a smile and a wave. I have never experienced anything like that before so that was definitely cool. I will definitely take some pics on Saturday as I am eager to show off the new ride!

007MCoupe · 08-26-2010, 09:33 AM

haha I know just what you mean!! The first few weeks I owned mine, every time I'd be walking up to it in a parking lot somewhere or open my garage or drive up to my driveway in my wife's car, I'd melt. It's so sexy and I (still) can't believe it's *mine*.

Have fun with it and be safe!!

mattdesign · 08-26-2010, 10:43 AM

Congrats!

I made my move into my M Coupe in a similar way, jumping from 1.8T Audi TT. The M's I6 definitely has more pull at higher rev that begs the car to be going, and going, and going!

During the first week of my ownership, I did open the door to the garage every night before I went bed to look at the car.

crfine88 · 08-26-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mattdesign

Congrats!

I made my move into my M Coupe in a similar way, jumping from 1.8T Audi TT. The M's I6 definitely has more pull at higher rev that begs the car to be going, and going, and going!

During the first week of my ownership, I did open the door to the garage every night before I went bed to look at the car.

I've had mine for a year and I still have a bowl of Cherrios with her in the garage a couple times a week. I know, I'm pathetic.

Finnegan · 08-26-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

Thanks for all the complements everyone. It was a little rainy last night so I didnt get to open it up too much. However, m drive to work this morning was very entertaining

I am still getting used to the clutch as it is very different than my GTI was. Seems like the revs are falling a little too low before I shift...think thats the cdv? I have been trying to get off the clutch faster to have a smoother engagement.

A huge smile came on my face when I opened my garage this morning and saw the M sitting there. I have always dreamed of owning a car like this and I cant believe its mine now.

The car is such a beast. It just keeps pulling and pulling. On my way home from picking up the car last night I was at a stop light and the 2 lovely ladies in the car next to me (e46 bimmer) were starring at my car and gave me a smile and a wave. I have never experienced anything like that before so that was definitely cool. I will definitely take some pics on Saturday as I am eager to show off the new ride!

The CDV simply prevents you from dumping the clutch and limits the speed of engagement. Most noticeable in 1st and 2nd. But it doesn't affect revs at all. You may be right in the sense that as it can slow engagement there is a "limit" on how fast you can engage the next gear.

The reason the revs drop is due t the lightweight flywheel I think. In any case, the trick to being smooth is to just relax your right ankle a little bit and keep some throttle in play. Think of it as a modified "upshift heel/toe". You've got to keep the revs up a bit and if you fully drop out of the throttle it just doesn't work well (no matter how fast you shift). Learned that one from my wife, who can drive this car so smoothly you hardly know she's shifted gears. Even with the CDV gone you still have to keep the revs up a bit to stay smooth.

On other fronts, remember to pull down and left when going 1st to 2nd. That seems to help avoid the grind some get 1st to 2nd.

Yeah, she's a looker isn't she? You'll find this car does attract attention!

Have fun!

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esqu1re Lieutenant Colonel 41 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	First to say congrats! I know that feeling well! What car are you coming from to the M? __________________ ///M Coupe: RPI Scoop, OE Strut, CDV, Volk RE30, SS Brake Lines, Stromung Exhaust
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007MCoupe Lieutenant Colonel 94 Rep 1,546 Posts Drives: '18 Sakhir M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ( ///// ) iTrader: (5)	IN FOR PICS I really can't get enough of this color combo. I'd never been a fan of red anything (but taillights) on a car before this ///M Congrats! __________________ Become a ///Member!
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gatorfast Major General 4995 Rep 6,862 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	Thanks guys! Im coming from a Mk5 VW GTI so the engines/feel of the car couldnt be more different. Im generally not a fan of red interiors either but I think it really suits this car well.
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doozyj Lieutenant 14 Rep 514 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (8)	Wow! Awesome color combo. I had that in my E46 M3 and looked for one for the E86 as well. Very hard to find...strike that any color combo is hard to find. You will love the M, such a passionate car! Enjoy! __________________ 2007 /// M Coupe Alpine White / Light Sepang Bronze 6MT 2003 /// M3 Alpine White / Imola Red SMG II (Sunroof Delete) SOLD
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gatorfast Major General 4995 Rep 6,862 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	Thanks for all the complements everyone. It was a little rainy last night so I didnt get to open it up too much. However, m drive to work this morning was very entertaining I am still getting used to the clutch as it is very different than my GTI was. Seems like the revs are falling a little too low before I shift...think thats the cdv? I have been trying to get off the clutch faster to have a smoother engagement. A huge smile came on my face when I opened my garage this morning and saw the M sitting there. I have always dreamed of owning a car like this and I cant believe its mine now. The car is such a beast. It just keeps pulling and pulling. On my way home from picking up the car last night I was at a stop light and the 2 lovely ladies in the car next to me (e46 bimmer) were starring at my car and gave me a smile and a wave. I have never experienced anything like that before so that was definitely cool. I will definitely take some pics on Saturday as I am eager to show off the new ride!
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007MCoupe Lieutenant Colonel 94 Rep 1,546 Posts Drives: '18 Sakhir M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ( ///// ) iTrader: (5)	haha I know just what you mean!! The first few weeks I owned mine, every time I'd be walking up to it in a parking lot somewhere or open my garage or drive up to my driveway in my wife's car, I'd melt. It's so sexy and I (still) can't believe it's mine. Have fun with it and be safe!! __________________ Become a ///Member!
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mattdesign New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 07 M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mid-West iTrader: (0)	Congrats! I made my move into my M Coupe in a similar way, jumping from 1.8T Audi TT. The M's I6 definitely has more pull at higher rev that begs the car to be going, and going, and going! During the first week of my ownership, I did open the door to the garage every night before I went bed to look at the car. __________________ Cheers!
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