Z4/M Owners Thread

Caporegime
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Sport suspension uses different springs, shorter and with a higher spring rate I believe.

I've also read that the ECP parts are rarely correct, so perhaps get a part number from Sachs for the M Sport replacement and confirm before purchasing. Aside front that, https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suplex-Coil-Spring-Rear-Axle-OE-Quality-06231-/292040912476 these are the replacement springs most use for the Sport suspension.
Rear drop links are these https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lemforder-Rear-Anti-Roll-Bar-Stabiliser-Drop-Link-Fits-BMW-Z4-ARB-/351102756300?fits=Model:Z4&hash=item51bf5ae5cc:g:l0EAAOSw2xRYePnt&_trkparms=pageci%3A18a3e8d7-9a22-11e7-adeb-74dbd18021e0%7Cparentrq%3A85f090f215e0a86bc46b9cb3ffe25e21%7Ciid%3A18


thanks a lot for your help

springs are £30 each from another seller so £40 saved there

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232438011827
 
Soldato
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Holy thread revival, batman!!! :D

So, who still has their Z4's? I've just picked this up to scratch an itch. 2.5 facelift 2006 E85 manual. 150k miles but BMW FSH and owned by an enthusiast who knows his stuff. Roof motor relocated to boot. Sports seats, M Sport steering wheel, wheels newly refurbed with nearly new tyres and new brake discs and pads.

Drove it today, despite the mileage it feels nice and tight. I know the standard 2.5 N52 is only 177bhp and folk say go for the 3.0/2.5 Si/3.0 Si but this is my first foray into Z4 ownership and I'm happy with it. Plus it was a very good price :cool:

Will be servicing it/changing oil and fluids, preventatively fitting a new waterpump and thermostat then it will get a valet and a machine polish. Hood needs cleaning too. Couple of photos from the advert, will post more once I have it all shineyd up to my standards :D

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Soldato
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I have the exact same model.
Ours is a 2008 model.
Despite the 2.5i n52 only having 177bhp it has very similar torque to the 2.5si infact you will only really notice the difference revving them out to the top end - where the SI is noticeably quicker.
 
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Saying that I’ve just quit my job/trade and now walk to work.
I’m considering a new Berlingo for G/F & leisure and possibly another cheap to run fun car for weekend.
Trouble is the Z4 is hard to beat for value.
 
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Sold mine whilst prices are insane, liked it as a daily but not enough that I couldn’t not accept losing £0 on it after 2 years and 20k miles.
 
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So got some of my own photos today on a wee run out with my boy :cool: Got rid of the awful 'M' grille badge, sorted some weak washer jets (usual sludge blocking the filter in the washer reservoir), cleaned the hood with Meguiars Soft Top cleaner and it came up a treat, will need a second pass as I missed a few bits but made a huge difference. Started cleaning/detailing the engine bay too. Then washed it and gave it a quick coat of Fast Wax. Got a m8 who does paint correction so a machine polish and ceramic coating is on the cards shortly.

Could do with uprating the headlight bulbs though, standard halogens are like candles at night.

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