Spring is here!

Aries326 · 03-18-2012, 11:10 PM

We've had an amazing winter as I was at least able to take the car out three times. Of course, each time giving her a nice hand wash in the garage. I can't remember the last time we had a March this nice. Hopefully this means the Z4 is out for good.

Not much done to her. I've only installed interior LEDs, new shift knob, Dice MediaBridge and the stubby antennae. Next up to order tomorrow are a set of H&R Coilovers and spacers! I can't wait!!!

I brought my camera with me as I took her to the gas station to fill her up.

Anyone know the best method to clean the canvas top and get rid of the white marks? I bought some cleaner for it but it doesn't seem to work right. Maybe I just have the wrong brush.

jra · 03-18-2012, 11:21 PM

Looks awesome...can't wait to see pics of the coilovers and spacers!

dorifto88 · 03-19-2012, 04:17 AM

looking good !

Rick Hunter · 03-19-2012, 08:39 PM

Years from now... you'll look back at this picture and reminisce about how "cheap" gas used to be in 2012.

Pheonix · 03-19-2012, 09:06 PM

Very nice pictures!
Yeah, cant believe how warm it is here in the northeast! Hopefully we will get some rains to wash the salt&sand off the roads.
Gas will be up near $5 in no time! Dam, George W Bush and his oil buddies are still screwing us

Gary07110 · 03-20-2012, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Aries326

We've had an amazing winter as I was at least able to take the car out three times. Of course, each time giving her a nice hand wash in the garage. I can't remember the last time we had a March this nice. Hopefully this means the Z4 is out for good.

Not much done to her. I've only installed interior LEDs, new shift knob, Dice MediaBridge and the stubby antennae. Next up to order tomorrow are a set of H&R Coilovers and spacers! I can't wait!!!

I brought my camera with me as I took her to the gas station to fill her up.

Anyone know the best method to clean the canvas top and get rid of the white marks? I bought some cleaner for it but it doesn't seem to work right. Maybe I just have the wrong brush.

sure...try the 303 convertible top cleaners and protector. I use it on mine.. Great stuff!!

v3.2mc · 03-20-2012, 07:26 AM

i love the 108's... don't ever get rid of those!

VinnieAces · 03-20-2012, 07:55 AM

that picture is amazing! +1 on the 108s

Motionblurrr · 03-20-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by v3.2mc

i love the 108's... don't ever get rid of those!

Seconded. It's the perfect OEM wheel for the Z4. Ugh, I wish I had a set

mshanno1 · 03-20-2012, 12:35 PM

With the warm weather comes a nice yellow glow to my black coupe!

Aries326 · 03-20-2012, 12:58 PM

Yeah, I'm not getting rid of these but I'll definitely buy a new set of rims next year so I can change the look of my car here and there.

@Rick Hunter
Man, I remember when gas used to be less than a dollar! But back then, I only made $3.35 an hour and I drove a gas guzzling Pontiac Bonneville.

zillaZ4 · 03-25-2012, 12:00 AM

I use RaggTopp Cleaner and Protectant for my top. Use a soft bristled brush along with the cleaner, then spray on the protectant.

Aries326 · 03-25-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by zillaZ4

I use RaggTopp Cleaner and Protectant for my top. Use a soft bristled brush along with the cleaner, then spray on the protectant.

Thanks! I'll give that a try. I bought something off the internet over the winter and it doesn't do a good job of getting all the white marks off. Maybe I just need a better brush.

Aries326 · 03-25-2012, 08:57 PM

Here's another shot from the same visit to the gas station. Weather was horrible today. Cold and rainy. I hope this turns around soon. Driving to and from work is the highlight of my day other than seeing my family when I get home.

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jra Captain 38 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2005 z4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (3)	Looks awesome...can't wait to see pics of the coilovers and spacers!
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Pheonix Captain 371 Rep 999 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe 2012 e93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2007 BMW/Z4MC [0.00]	Very nice pictures! Yeah, cant believe how warm it is here in the northeast! Hopefully we will get some rains to wash the salt&sand off the roads. Gas will be up near $5 in no time! Dam, George W Bush and his oil buddies are still screwing us
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zillaZ4 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Davis, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Z4 3.0i [6.00]	I use RaggTopp Cleaner and Protectant for my top. Use a soft bristled brush along with the cleaner, then spray on the protectant.
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Aries326 Lieutenant Colonel 195 Rep 1,530 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 3.0si, 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 E92 M3 [0.00] 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si [9.00]	Here's another shot from the same visit to the gas station. Weather was horrible today. Cold and rainy. I hope this turns around soon. Driving to and from work is the highlight of my day other than seeing my family when I get home. __________________
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