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- AndyO
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- Location: Malpas, Cheshire
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I got my very first Z4 today and love it, love it, love it!
2011 sDrive23i M Sport.
It is a miserable day; dark, cloudy, spots of rain, but I thought sod it; roof is coming down. It was an amazing drive, engine is so responsive and once in sport mode on an empty straight road it took my breath away. It took me back 30 years to my Mark II Golf GTi, it felt great after driving family sized saloons and estates (BMWs of course). Middle-aged isn't so bad after all. It will be my child and grandchild free zone, I don't mind taking the wife (comfort mode of course, she gets a bit scared if I go too fast).
Hopefully the photos below appear OK, this is the first time I tried it...
2011 sDrive23i M Sport.
It is a miserable day; dark, cloudy, spots of rain, but I thought sod it; roof is coming down. It was an amazing drive, engine is so responsive and once in sport mode on an empty straight road it took my breath away. It took me back 30 years to my Mark II Golf GTi, it felt great after driving family sized saloons and estates (BMWs of course). Middle-aged isn't so bad after all. It will be my child and grandchild free zone, I don't mind taking the wife (comfort mode of course, she gets a bit scared if I go too fast).
Hopefully the photos below appear OK, this is the first time I tried it...
First time Z4 owner in Cheshire.
2011 E89 Z4 sDrive23i M Sport Auto. Black Sapphire. 19" 326M wheels. Purchased May 2017 (for pleasure).
2004 E83 X3 2.5i Sport Auto. Bluewater Metallic. Purchased June 2018 (for practicality).
2011 E89 Z4 sDrive23i M Sport Auto. Black Sapphire. 19" 326M wheels. Purchased May 2017 (for pleasure).
2004 E83 X3 2.5i Sport Auto. Bluewater Metallic. Purchased June 2018 (for practicality).
- AndyO
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Thanks you guys.
I've already had a bit of advice about run flats and I intend to change to regular tyres when my rears are due.
This is an automatic and it has paddles on the steering wheel which I have never had before. Any advice about using them? I've not touched them yet because I'm not sure how to use them - suppose I ought to Google it.
Any other advice is welcome.
I've already had a bit of advice about run flats and I intend to change to regular tyres when my rears are due.
This is an automatic and it has paddles on the steering wheel which I have never had before. Any advice about using them? I've not touched them yet because I'm not sure how to use them - suppose I ought to Google it.
Any other advice is welcome.
First time Z4 owner in Cheshire.
2011 E89 Z4 sDrive23i M Sport Auto. Black Sapphire. 19" 326M wheels. Purchased May 2017 (for pleasure).
2004 E83 X3 2.5i Sport Auto. Bluewater Metallic. Purchased June 2018 (for practicality).
2011 E89 Z4 sDrive23i M Sport Auto. Black Sapphire. 19" 326M wheels. Purchased May 2017 (for pleasure).
2004 E83 X3 2.5i Sport Auto. Bluewater Metallic. Purchased June 2018 (for practicality).
- Smartbear
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- Location: a barn in Somerset
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Hi Andy, lots of info on here about everything you ever wondered (and more besides!)
Enjoy your e89
Rob
Enjoy your e89
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
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Very nice, welcome
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
- AndyO
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Are there any Cheshire or North Wales regular Z4 meet ups?
First time Z4 owner in Cheshire.
2011 E89 Z4 sDrive23i M Sport Auto. Black Sapphire. 19" 326M wheels. Purchased May 2017 (for pleasure).
2004 E83 X3 2.5i Sport Auto. Bluewater Metallic. Purchased June 2018 (for practicality).
2011 E89 Z4 sDrive23i M Sport Auto. Black Sapphire. 19" 326M wheels. Purchased May 2017 (for pleasure).
2004 E83 X3 2.5i Sport Auto. Bluewater Metallic. Purchased June 2018 (for practicality).
- Smartbear
- Lifer
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Hi Andy, there is a meets section in the forum-good idea to look in there regularly
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
- AndyO
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Does anyone know what these are? I found them wrapped up in my boot...
Mystery over... its a 3 shelf compartment which replaces the ski holder...
Mystery over... its a 3 shelf compartment which replaces the ski holder...
Last edited by AndyO on Thu May 18, 2017 2:09 pm, edited 1 time in total.
First time Z4 owner in Cheshire.
2011 E89 Z4 sDrive23i M Sport Auto. Black Sapphire. 19" 326M wheels. Purchased May 2017 (for pleasure).
2004 E83 X3 2.5i Sport Auto. Bluewater Metallic. Purchased June 2018 (for practicality).
2011 E89 Z4 sDrive23i M Sport Auto. Black Sapphire. 19" 326M wheels. Purchased May 2017 (for pleasure).
2004 E83 X3 2.5i Sport Auto. Bluewater Metallic. Purchased June 2018 (for practicality).
- Smartbear
- Lifer
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Hmm, not sure but could it be an anti vibration battery mat?
Rob
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
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Nice probably see you round were are you based
2004 z4 30i auto Toledo blue stubby Areo front back sideskirts and rear spoiler M/// MFSW DLV exhaust mod mma tips vanos overhaul 108s refurbed ram air scoop E46 M3 heated seats clear rear lights M/// sport black grills
- AndyO
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Thanks. Malpas, near Whitchurch. You on the Wirral?
First time Z4 owner in Cheshire.
2011 E89 Z4 sDrive23i M Sport Auto. Black Sapphire. 19" 326M wheels. Purchased May 2017 (for pleasure).
2004 E83 X3 2.5i Sport Auto. Bluewater Metallic. Purchased June 2018 (for practicality).
2011 E89 Z4 sDrive23i M Sport Auto. Black Sapphire. 19" 326M wheels. Purchased May 2017 (for pleasure).
2004 E83 X3 2.5i Sport Auto. Bluewater Metallic. Purchased June 2018 (for practicality).
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Yes higher bebington there are a few runs round here north wales run every now and again also the national 8 up the Lake District I am going to zed fest this year in august should be around 300 zeds there will be driving down really early that morning to get there around 9am
2004 z4 30i auto Toledo blue stubby Areo front back sideskirts and rear spoiler M/// MFSW DLV exhaust mod mma tips vanos overhaul 108s refurbed ram air scoop E46 M3 heated seats clear rear lights M/// sport black grills
- blackabbot
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Welcome to the forum, No wonder you love it, love it, love it.
2008, E85 2.0i sport, Titan Silver, Hardtop, ZHP Gear Knob, Chrome Exhaust Tip , Hydro Graphic Carbon Interior, DLV roof motor relocation and CDV delete and a Whippy