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Post by paulyv » Mon Nov 24, 2014 12:45 pm

Hello,

A brief note to introduce myself. Over the past 8 years I have been a regular poster on forums which cover, BMW E30, MGZS180, TOyota MR2 Mk1, and as of last Saturday when I bought my new Z4 Coupe I find myself here.

I have already insured with Chris Knott as a result of my first visit here, so it's already saved me a little cash, thank you.

My car? Nothing special, nor will it veer from standard much over the coming years, however it is an '07 SI Sport Z4 Coupe in grey. Very good condition, FBMWSH, with new springs and Pilot Sports already fitted, so the previous owner clearly knew what he or she was up to.

A non-standard interior was requested from new however - a black and light grey stitched leather dash, with piano wood by the gear stick and M-sport seats/door cards to match.

It's been raining since I picked it up so I have not taken the driver aids off, nor has my finger ventured near that tempting sport button.

It's a very different drive to my last car - the MR2 MK1 which was a hoot to drive, but whilst I have somewhat less feel through the steering in the Z4, it is power-assisted so I emit less grunts when parking.

Nice to meet you and I look forward to being in touch over the coming months no doubt.

Pauly

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Post by monkadill » Mon Nov 24, 2014 12:55 pm

:thumbsup: Welcome an d like the seat combo colour!
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Post by Fast3000 » Mon Nov 24, 2014 1:13 pm

Hi & Welcome! Very nice car you have there - very nicely specified too :thumbsup:
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Post by metal licker » Mon Nov 24, 2014 1:33 pm

Welcome Pauly
Good looking Zed you've got there :thumbsup:
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Post by mr wilks » Mon Nov 24, 2014 1:37 pm

Love that interior :thumbsup:
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Post by RickRob » Tue Nov 25, 2014 12:25 am

Very nice - welcome :thumbsup:

Thanks for posting pics with your first post. You cannot believe the time I spend chasing newbies for pics!

Enjoy the Zed and the forum :driving:
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Post by stitchexp626 » Tue Nov 25, 2014 10:52 am

Looking good! 8)
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Post by AlanJ » Tue Nov 25, 2014 12:19 pm

Hi and welcome - and love the seat coverings :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by paulyv » Tue Nov 25, 2014 1:57 pm

Thank you for the welcome and kind words.

I lied about modifications - late last night on a garage forecourt the foam nearest the bulkhead was pulled out of the sound generator. All good fun.

Pauly

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Post by Wyldie85 » Tue Nov 25, 2014 1:59 pm

Lovely!

Love the interior! Welcome aboard
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Post by paulgs1000 » Tue Nov 25, 2014 7:01 pm

Very smart looking interior - nice find. :thumbsup:

Don't be intimidated by that sport button - I run mine with it on constantly as it gives a more instant response which you might enjoy and in my view enhances the Zed experience. The driver aids are a different matter however and you are wise to leave them on especially this time of year.

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Post by shortfuse 2 » Tue Nov 25, 2014 7:21 pm

very nice spot on :thumbsup:

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Post by DPG » Tue Nov 25, 2014 8:05 pm

Welcome, nice Coupe you have there.

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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Dec 07, 2014 1:09 am

Oops, a bit late but welcome to another coupe owner. :thumbsup:
Hope you find yours as entertaining as mine has been.
Those seats look great by the way!
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Post by WLH » Sun Dec 07, 2014 1:15 am

paulyv, welcome to the forum... :driving:
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