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Post by Muckinonthesofa » Wed Jan 18, 2017 7:21 pm

I've had my Z4MC 3 months now and have ticked the first 3 jobs off my list.

First thing was to fit a ZHP gear knob (local dealer price matched to £56). Very easy like for like fit. A definite improvement but not quite as drastic as I was hoping for.

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Next was renovate the headlights. They were a bit 'milky' but nothing too bad. I just felt they were not in keeping with the condition of the rest of the car. I used Meguiar's Headlight Restoration Kit. Photos show before and after and don't do justice to the improvement.

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After;

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Then the Gruppe M. I bought this off a forum member (cheers Dan!) 3 months old and covered approx 3k miles. It's just perfect condition and was easy to fit. I used these instructions;

http://www.zpost.com/forums/attachment. ... 1454478673

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Dan also helped by sending some very useful photos :thumbsup:

All I can say is WOW! What a noise, what a transformation. I've only had chance to do about 5 miles but imo it's worth every penny. Very nice to look at as well and well built.

I think it's safe to say my car has been improved since I bought it! :driving: :thumbsup:
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Post by Andp » Wed Jan 18, 2017 8:45 pm

Nice results!
Did you treat just the outside of the light cover? :D
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Post by Muckinonthesofa » Thu Jan 19, 2017 4:46 pm

Andp wrote:Nice results!
Did you treat just the outside of the light cover? :D

Yes, just the outside. I used the graded pads then polished them up with the Plastx polish. Easy job. :thumbsup:
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Post by VRSteve » Fri Jan 20, 2017 4:54 pm

Is the gear lever lit up like the OEM one?
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Post by TomK » Fri Jan 20, 2017 5:24 pm

no, you need the F10 M5 one, or I think they do an illuminated one of the ZHP, not sure, but that would be just an F10 m5 one.. :) :?
Question is, how much is having your knob light up worth to you? :D
Illuminated is 50 quid more or so I think.
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Post by VRSteve » Fri Jan 20, 2017 5:46 pm

TomK wrote:no, you need the F10 M5 one, or I think they do an illuminated one of the ZHP, not sure, but that would be just an F10 m5 one.. :) :?
Question is, how much is having your knob light up worth to you? :D
Illuminated is 50 quid more or so I think.
An illuminated one is worth about £50 extra to me!!

I get what your saying, but I think the illuminated gear knob is one of the highlights of the cabin, I wouldn't want to give it up.
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Post by TomK » Fri Jan 20, 2017 5:52 pm

Indeed, it does look good I agree. It's also slightly brighter than the OEM one :)
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Post by Muckinonthesofa » Fri Jan 20, 2017 6:25 pm

VRSteve wrote:
TomK wrote:no, you need the F10 M5 one, or I think they do an illuminated one of the ZHP, not sure, but that would be just an F10 m5 one.. :) :?
Question is, how much is having your knob light up worth to you? :D
Illuminated is 50 quid more or so I think.
An illuminated one is worth about £50 extra to me!!

I get what your saying, but I think the illuminated gear knob is one of the highlights of the cabin, I wouldn't want to give it up.

No, mine isn't the illuminated type. I agree that the back light M/// only gear stick is a nice feature which I'd of liked to of kept but I primarily wanted to improve the gear change quality. It is a quality item though.
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Post by srhutch » Fri Jan 20, 2017 6:39 pm

The illuminated ZHP's are modded. It's what I have. You wouldn't know though.
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Post by D4dawg » Fri Jan 20, 2017 7:56 pm

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Post by RickRob » Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:49 pm

All definitely positive improvements! :thumbsup:

Headlamp restoration is on my list of to dos. Looks a lot better from the pics.
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Post by Muckinonthesofa » Fri Jan 20, 2017 10:09 pm

RickRob wrote:All definitely positive improvements! :thumbsup:

Headlamp restoration is on my list of to dos. Looks a lot better from the pics.
Well worth doing. I've heard the 3M kit is good as well.

As I said, Gruppe M is the best improvement. The noise is amazing, better than it comes across on YouTube videos. It is a chunk of cash though so should be good! :D
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Post by petrolhead88 » Sat Jan 21, 2017 11:06 pm

I found ZHP to be a huge improvement over the stock shifter. It feels so well weighted now, whereas the stock item feels light and notchy.
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Post by afennell » Mon Jan 23, 2017 5:36 pm

Does the ZHP make I noticeable difference over stock and where do you get them from?
I noticed one add said "not for M model" on ebay .

Good job with the lights. :thumbsup:

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Post by Muckinonthesofa » Mon Jan 23, 2017 5:50 pm

afennell wrote:Does the ZHP make I noticeable difference over stock and where do you get them from?
I noticed one add said "not for M model" on ebay .

Good job with the lights. :thumbsup:

There's a definite noticeable difference with the ZHP, but after what I read I was maybe expecting too much or mine wasn't that bad in the first place?? Having said that, for £56 it's a excellent value mod and will improve the weight and throw of the gear change. I bought mine from the local dealer, I told them they were cheaper online and they discounted straight away.

There is a part number of this forum for the 6 speed ZHP, just quote that. It does fit the Z4M.

Cheers, lights came up well :D :thumbsup:
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