It's been a long time since I've frequented the forums so looking forward to contributing and learning at the same time.
I've just purchased a Black 2006 Z4 3.0 Si Roadster - Manual, with red leather interior, will post a pic online soon once I get time.
I've had a 3.0i SE years back in 2004 and enjoyed the car hence I bought another, this time the SI version as I remember yearning for more power.
I've had the car 2 weeks and have done the following:
Replaced Kidney Grills to blackout grills - looks really nice with Black BMW's IMHO
Installed a Short Bee Sting Aerial
Fitted 2 new rear tyres - non run flats
Ordered the BMW ZHP Short Shift gear knob which I will be putting on asap
Removed the foam near the interior wall for the sound resonator mod
Questions:
At high speed the car feels like it darts all over the place, its gotten issues with tracking and I have it being collected by BMW soon. Hopefully this sorts it all out.
The previous owner was not what I would call someone that spent money on the car. Would I be wise in getting a level 2 service done by my local BMW dealer just to be safe?
The headlights are worn near the tops where they look all misty - does toothpaste really work for this?
The rear brake light in the boot (red) has cracked and the previous owner glued it together. Is this an easy install? Where can I buy a cheap replacement or should I get the BMW dealer to replace this at the same time as the service?
Have been thinking about adding some painted Eyebrows to the car - have any of you done this on a black car with any pics?
The rear exhaust trim looks really tatty - I'm hoping it doesn't need an exhaust soon. Is it easy to put a better looking trim on there? Have any of you done this successfully?
The car has a shaky history of 5 owners - no scare stories please - it's done 72,000 miles would it be worthwhile taking it to one of those garages that does a full on engine clean out and flush? Or would this introduce more problems?
The car feels really sluggish, I've been fortunate to own much faster cars in life and I know my expectation isn't wrong. Something just doesn't seem right the cars pull isn't where it should be. Hoping a full on level 2 service will help things?
I also find the gear change on it is so annoying when you change up from 1st to 2nd it has this massive delay like your driving a truck! Is this the CDV mod people are talking about? If so will an official BMW dealer do this for me and is it worth it?
Hifi
I have an old Pheonix Gold 350W 2ohm RMS amp and I am seriously tempted on getting one of these have any of you tried it? Going by previous experience with convertibles once you fold the hood down it throttles all of the air/bass in the boot and just thuds rather than giving out actual sound - if that makes sense? The car currently has the business hifi
Below is what a dealer has quoted me:
Thanks for your patience regarding this quote, as you're aware there is very limited space in the boot of the BMW Z4. The cost for the installation and parts required to fit your amp and a sub to a factory head unit is £150. As you only have an amp I would recommend a Compact sub by JL Audio. Depending on space, a 12" sub would be the best option to go for. Couple recommendations below:
Option 1
£145 - JL Audio CS112 12" Sub & Box
(H) Height 15.25 in. / 387 mm
(W) Width 19.50 in. / 495 mm
(D1) Depth 11.75 in. / 298 mm
Option 2
£125 - JL Audio CS110 10" Sub & Box
(H) Height 12.125 in. / 308 mm
(W) Width 18.75 in. / 476 mm
(D1) Depth 7.75 in. / 197 mm
I have attached a picture of the sub & the intention would be to have the subwoofer laying flat with the sub facing upwards. Above are also the box measurements, if you could take some time to check if either one of the options above would fit in your boot.
Cheers
