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Post by brillomaster » Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:04 pm

Hi all,

At some point in the next few months, I'm considering getting an early Z4 roadster, so thought I'd sign up now and introduce myself.

Car history contains an MX5, a 300ZX TT, a 350Z, an a 335i coupe. Have been on owners clubs forums for most of these - though not the BMW forum, too general!

However my main passion in life is trackdays - so far have had 5 track cars, all bmw 3 series (2x E36 328is, an E46 330ci, and 2x E46 328is) and have probably done 30 odd trackdays now, all over the country (being in the midlands means everything is a two hour drive away)

which leads me onto a z4 - my current daily is a 330d auto saloon, which is great for the commute, but I miss the excitement of a 2 seater. And my track car is getting on a bit, and I want something more focused and a bit faster. So my plan is ditch the 328i, buy a tidy E85 Z4 3.0, swap my track wheels on and do more trackdays! and added bonus me and my wife would have a fun weekend convertible.

That's all for now - still a few months away from a purchase as the current track car is still going (though its overdue a mechanical failure of some kind!) but i'll definitely be looking through the classifieds here at some point.

All the best,
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Post by Marlon » Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:29 pm

Welcome to the forum Brillo - I believe the Zeds make great track day cars, there are several members who partake.
Good luck with your search, why not post some pics of your current and previous 3 series cars
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Post by Tcochrane92 » Fri Aug 25, 2017 4:15 pm

Hello mate, there are a few of us in/near Leamington spa as well, some at JLR
Current: Imola Red 400bhp 640d & Ocean Blue BMW S1000XR Sport SE
Past: Silver Grey Z4MR, Silver Grey Z4C & Titan Silver Z4 3.0i

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Post by buzyg » Fri Aug 25, 2017 4:32 pm

Welcome along to Zed land. They are fun on track for sure and reasonably nippy. Happy hunting. :)
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Post by brillomaster » Fri Aug 25, 2017 5:01 pm

thanks for the welcomes! yes I figure an extra 40 bhp compared to what I track and the moment, in a slightly lighter package should be good. my 328i saloon is stripped as much as I can inside, but at the end of the day its still a family saloon, whereas a Z4 is a focused sportscar. little bit concerned that the slightly shorter wheelbase might make it a little harder to oversteer, but frankly a 4 yr old could drift a saloon, I'd enjoy the challenge!

here are some of the previous cars... no points for guessing the circuits!
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Post by Mr Tidy » Fri Aug 25, 2017 8:39 pm

Hi and welcome Brillo - great photos! :thumbsup:

At least when you get a Z4 won't have to strip rear seats out. :lol:

Please let us know when you get one (and don't forget photos).
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Post by scottleonard101 » Mon Aug 28, 2017 10:46 am

Hello, form another newbie, and another Leamington Spa local!
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Post by scottleonard101 » Mon Aug 28, 2017 10:51 am

Tcochrane92 wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 4:15 pm Hello mate, there are a few of us in/near Leamington spa as well, some at JLR
Good to hear theres a few of us, I also have to admit to working at JLR (I think most of Leam does now!)

Does anyone local have Carly? was considering buying the app and dongle just to code a couple of things, but if I can borrow one in exchange for a pint or two, everyone wins :D
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'15 Z4 E89 sDrive35is DCT
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Post by Tcochrane92 » Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:56 pm

scottleonard101 wrote: Mon Aug 28, 2017 10:51 am
Tcochrane92 wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 4:15 pm Hello mate, there are a few of us in/near Leamington spa as well, some at JLR
Good to hear theres a few of us, I also have to admit to working at JLR (I think most of Leam does now!)

Does anyone local have Carly? was considering buying the app and dongle just to code a couple of things, but if I can borrow one in exchange for a pint or two, everyone wins :D
What's your cdsid? I'll add you. There's another guy on here with an E86 who has Carly :)
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Past: Silver Grey Z4MR, Silver Grey Z4C & Titan Silver Z4 3.0i

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Post by scottleonard101 » Mon Aug 28, 2017 10:16 pm

Tcochrane92 wrote: Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:56 pm
scottleonard101 wrote: Mon Aug 28, 2017 10:51 am
Tcochrane92 wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 4:15 pm Hello mate, there are a few of us in/near Leamington spa as well, some at JLR
Good to hear theres a few of us, I also have to admit to working at JLR (I think most of Leam does now!)

Does anyone local have Carly? was considering buying the app and dongle just to code a couple of things, but if I can borrow one in exchange for a pint or two, everyone wins :D
What's your cdsid? I'll add you. There's another guy on here with an E86 who has Carly :)
sleonard, yeah ping me on chat tomorrow if you in :)
Current:
'15 Z4 E89 sDrive35is DCT
'87 Land Rover Ninty Pickup

Gone:
'07 Audi TT Mk2 2.0TFSI
'93 MX-5

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Post by brillomaster » Fri Oct 27, 2017 8:41 am

well as suspected, the old 328i (the last one in my photos above) wasn't long for this world. on its 9th trackday I suspect it jumped a tooth or two on the timing chain (or something - I'm no mechanic!) so after getting it transported home, its been sold on ebay for £160.

so now its definitely next stop Z4! ideally looking for an early, moderate mileage, manual 3.0, and the only essential is cruise control. theres a decent looking one on autotrader for £4200, so will probably be spending around that much. but will also be scouring the for sale thread on here, expect to make a purchase before Christmas. looking forward to it already, been a few years since I last had a 2 seater, and even longer since I last had a convertible.

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