Hello - Z4M Coupe in Alpine White

AlpineZ4M · Post by **AlpineZ4M** » Sun Dec 11, 2016 5:13 pm

Picked up a nice 2008 Z4M Coupe in Alpine White for Xmas. Sent it straight off for Insp 2, valve clearances and a touch up before taking delivery early next week. After some initial buyers guilt I'm pretty excited having looked at them longingly for a few years.

Loved my e46 M3 SMG even though I initially wanted a manual. Spent a fortune on AP, Supersprint, Evolve, CSLs on that one and trying hard not to start down the same path with this. Really looking forward to another S54.

It will join an Audi RS4(B5), Porsche Cayman S (987) and Lotus Elise (S1).

Modifications are likely to be the following:

Short shift kit.
Clutch delay valve / lock valve delete
Style 359 wheels

I'm going to try to stay away from brakes, engine, suspension upgrades for now. Hopefully it already feels a little more fast and focused than the e46.

Cheers!

Darren Slone · Post by **Darren Slone** » Sun Dec 11, 2016 5:23 pm

Welcome to the forum, your car sounds ace, looking forward to seeing some pics

GJC72 · Post by **GJC72** » Sun Dec 11, 2016 5:46 pm

Hi and welcome

Let me be the first

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Sun Dec 11, 2016 5:48 pm

oh we definitely need pics

AlpineZ4M · Post by **AlpineZ4M** » Sun Dec 11, 2016 6:28 pm

Ha, it's not even here yet. I'm hoping to collect on Wednesday evening.

Was hoping the ad was still up to link to but it's not, I'll post some pics up later in the week. It's got a black roof and black wheels, black leather, nav. 86k.

The mileage nearly put me off, but it's been well looked after apparently. 65k miles done in the first 2 years, FSH and only 3rd owner. I haven't actually seen it in person yet, but a clients high end garage gave it the thumbs up and has given it what it needed to get it up to their high standards.

Thanks for the welcome everybody

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Sun Dec 11, 2016 10:13 pm

Welcome OP.

Alpine White M Coupe is pretty rare - Forum Member Taz posted UK Spec production numbers some time ago and based on that you have 1 of only 18! Congratulations!

Would be interested to hear how you feel it compares the an E46 M3.

Oh, and in case nobody has mentioned it, would love to see some photos!!

Post by **srhutch** » Sun Dec 11, 2016 10:19 pm

Hi and welcome.

If you are going to buy an ///M coupe, then Alpine White is the colour to have

It is the wrong place to be though if you don't want to start modding

paulgs1000 · Post by **paulgs1000** » Sun Dec 11, 2016 10:22 pm

Looking forward to the photos

AlpineZ4M · Post by **AlpineZ4M** » Sun Dec 11, 2016 10:27 pm

Thanks Mr. Tidy.

It was the rarity of the Alpine White combined with black roof that finally made me jump.

I loved my M3 but kind of wished I'd left it standard. The 19's with coilovers made it far too twitchy for our roads and although the SMG felt great pushing up through the gears, it provoked licence loosing behaviour far too often! The full SS exhaust also attracted too much attention for my liking.

I'm really looking forward to an S54 with a clutch. a bit apprehensive about the feel of the CDV but looks easy enough to sort.

mattyp · Post by **mattyp** » Sun Dec 11, 2016 10:57 pm

Welcome! Nice xmas gift and great garage. Enjoy

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Mon Dec 12, 2016 12:35 am

AlpineZ4M wrote:
I'm really looking forward to an S54 with a clutch. a bit apprehensive about the feel of the CDV but looks easy enough to sort.

But (in my dreams!) I wouldn't want an S54 with anything else!

I know people keep going on about the CDV, but I am on BMW No.5 now and I don't know if any had one or didn't!

They have all worked OK for me!

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Mon Dec 12, 2016 11:21 am

Welcome to the forum, bet you can't wait to collect it. Looking forward to seeing pics, sounds epic

AlpineZ4M · Post by **AlpineZ4M** » Mon Dec 12, 2016 3:45 pm

Thanks again for the welcome, all. Seems a very friendly forum!

Here's the ad, thought it had gone.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... 8356#/home

It's on the boat and on its way. May even be able to collect tomorrow if work presents an opportunity. Can't wait now!

Grumpyowl · Post by **Grumpyowl** » Mon Dec 12, 2016 4:05 pm

Welcome enjoy

I'm not really a fan of black wheels of any discription but they really suit the car

kinger · Post by **kinger** » Mon Dec 12, 2016 5:28 pm

Hi
Welcome to the forum, what a great looking car
Mike

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