Matthew's BMW Z4 Sport (2 litre content)

[Rob]

I didn't like the numberplate anyway.

 

[Matthew]

Not read the full thread but has it been mentioned that you should've bought the 3.0?

No, I think I got away with it...

 

[Rob]

LOL! Matt, has it got decent tyres on it?

 

[Matthew]

Yup. P Zeros all round Rob.

Love how the wider rears give supreme traction on a quick get-away!

 

[Matthew]

One of my favourite things of getting a new (used) car; the first interior clean and the little things you find.

Its fair to say its been sat for a while as it was so dusty. Also found a pack of pain killers under the seat and an AUX in socket - result!

Gave the exhaust tip a shine with some Britemax too, it was soot'd up. Five minutes later and it looks a lot better. I will return for a second go at the weekend.

Took a few pictures on the iphone...

Untitled by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

Untitled by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

Untitled by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

Untitled by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

Its going to get a full amateur detail at the weekend, weather permitting. Need to seal the hood for winter.

 

[Rob]

That's proper weird. Found pain killers in mine too? Maybe they're a painful car for some?

You need to order something, it's not option.

ZHP gear knob.

Order it from your dealer and go get it Saturday morning.

It's weighted, proper lovely leather, and a proper necessary uprgrade.

Pic:

 

[_Tom]

Interior with those chairs looks lovely. I'd love a Z4 but I think after the TT im done with two seaters.. I hate the first clean though. Most of time I notice bad things..lol!

(Oh and Rob shame on you with your fake carbon..)

 

[Gally]

Looks proper Rob, nice size and lovely finish/material.

 

[Chi]

Great looking car and besides you can't pose if you go too quick. . I think we need a Z meet ; )

 

[Matthew]

How strange about the painkillers! Ha.

I've seen those gear knobs talked about over on the Z4 forum, might get one for Christmas

The cars mint inside now. Although I think I'll have a go at the drivers seat leather at the weekend, it's a bit shiney.

 

[Gally]

Great looking car and besides you can't pose if you go too quick. . I think we need a Z meet ; )

I think you'd be showing off Chi with your manly Z4.

 

[Rob]

Interior with those chairs looks lovely. I'd love a Z4 but I think after the TT im done with two seaters.. I hate the first clean though. Most of time I notice bad things..lol!

(Oh and Rob shame on you with your fake carbon..)

Carbon covers scratches.

How strange about the painkillers! Ha.

I've seen those gear knobs talked about over on the Z4 forum, might get one for Christmas

The cars mint inside now. Although I think I'll have a go at the drivers seat leather at the weekend, it's a bit shiney.

This can't wait until Christmas, transforms the gear change. Trust me.

 

[Matthew]

Do you have a part number Rob? Also is it a case of, unscrew old - screw on new? No gator removal etc?

 

[Rob]

It's a case of put it in second and yank, then push the new one on until it "clunks" on.

I have a part number for 6 speed, is yours 5?

BMW mini style sell it too, but so do BMW directly:

http://bmwministyle.co.uk/products/BMW-"ZHP"-Weighted-5-Speed-Gear-Knob.html

Just zoomed on your pic and you're 6 speed, bmw part number:

25117896886

If you call jamie at sopers and quote that you're a member of the z4 forum, you'll get discount and on some things free delivery

 

[DanielJames]

I have the wind deflector fitted and there is minimal wind intrusion. Although it does hamper rear visibility.

Finding myself going out for a drive, just for the sake of it. Not done that in years.

You don't need 230bhp for that, 150 will do me just fine thanks

Keep telling yourself that I'm sure deep down the petrolhead within will be crying out soon and perhaps you'll be trading it in for a 3.0 lol. A 3.0 from this age would be about 260bhp wouldn't it?

What happened to the GTi?

Not meaning to be a dick btw, you've owned some cool cars previously and I'm struggling to believe you followed them with a 2.0 Z4!

It has nothing to do with the "badge"!

Jesus Christ. It's nice to have a nice car.

Typical 4 pot BMW driver comment :approve:

 

[marshall878]

Love these. Damn you lift share!

 

[Chi]

I think you'd be showing off Chi with your manly Z4.

Haha is there such a think Kev

 

[Matthew]

It's a case of put it in second and yank, then push the new one on until it "clunks" on.

So you pull it off rather then twist it? (That sound really queer).

 

[Matthew]

What happened to the GTi?

Not meaning to be a dick btw, you've owned some cool cars previously and I'm struggling to believe you followed them with a 2.0 Z4!

The GTI had had its time, it was time for a change and I've always wanted a Z4. In my budget, and with my criteria/spec requirements this was by far the best car out there. Sure I could have had a ropey 2.5 or 3.0 or even a lower spec/non facelift; but do you know what?

I chose not to. I'm getting the top down experience, in a nicer car than if I would have got if i had gone for a bigger engine.

Car/spec over Displacement for me.

 

[Jason_E]

Race you?

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

That's proper weird. Found pain killers in mine too? Maybe they're a painful car for some?

Yes.

That induction noise on yours.

BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARP.

 

[Matthew]

Race you?

I tell you what; it would murder a GTI or a Clio RS off the line and for the first 50/100 yards. The traction of the RWD and fat rears is epic.

You would then catch - pass - and leave me.... Ha

 

[Jason_E]

I tell you what; it would murder a GTI or a Clio RS off the line and for the first 50/100 yards. The traction of the RWD and fat rears is epic.

You would then catch - pass - and leave me.... Ha

Haha the Golf has my mates 2.8 Z3 for dinner, that has 11j rear wheels on But yeah! I can see why you got it. Pose factor ready for next summer!

 

[Matthew]

Yup!

 

[Sam@NP]

Yup!

Life is all about having 1 million miles of head room

 

[chris_p]

Just to add to the mystery, I found a packet of ibuprofen in mine!
Looking good Matt, very good spec indeed. Do you have speakers behind the seats? Cruise? If you do, you've got the same spec as me by the sounds of it

I don't really intend on keeping mine for much longer, but I don't mind if I keep it either. Lovely cars, I'm just a little fed up of folding myself in half when I want to get out next to a kerb etc. Theres literally no dignified way of doing it.
I may get a few pics/vids of mine up this week as I've only just realised I haven't taken many! And maybe I can make you jel of the extra cylinders

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Love these, I am going to get a Z4 before spring. BMW roadster needs a LSD imo. Can get a quaife for £850 which transforms the drive. That's all it needs, besides the CDV removing.

Facelift 3.0 is like 270hp not 230hp btw.

 

[Chi]

If I put a quaife on mine id probably keep it forever

 

[Matthew]

I can't believe you have found painkillers too! That's You, me and Rob!

How strange.

Yes I have speakers behind the seats aswell as cruise. Not sure if the speakers are an optional upgrade, as they sound great to be fair?!

 

[Rob]

It depends if you have one speaker behind each seat, or two? Also, door speakers? All cars have speaker grilles in the door, but some have nothing behind them.

Car's with only a single small speaker behind each seat will have no speaker in the doors,cars with a small speaker and large woofer behind the seats will have door speakers.

 

[eo52vug]

Very nice car mate take no notice of the haters

 

[Matthew]

It depends if you have one speaker behind each seat, or two? Also, door speakers? All cars have speaker grilles in the door, but some have nothing behind them.

Car's with only a single small speaker behind each seat will have no speaker in the doors,cars with a small speaker and large woofer behind the seats will have door speakers.

I have door speakers and a few behind each seat (although I will have to see if there are actually speakers in the holes)

Since I found the AUX in this morning, I've been thinking of where to mount an iphone mount. The Brodit one looks good.

Very nice car mate take no notice of the haters

Thanks mate.

 

[Rob]

What brodit are you thinkning of? The one that clips into the dash, no screws, then that dash piece is constant, but there are adapter plates you fit these to the plate and Robert's your uncles brother?

I've never found somewhere good to buy it from? If it works out cheaper to buy two due to shipping let me know, as I'd have one for the ip5.


The quick way for me to tell you what audio you have is simple, do you have cubby holes behind the seat?? Or is it all flat? With speaker grilles?

 

[Matthew]

I do have cubby holes Rob (I have a California car scent in one). Does that mean I'm running standard setup?

Only just seen the Brodit, I'll have to do some research mate.

 

[Rob]

I think it does mate yes, if you take a torch to the door grilles you may well see they're empty.

 

[Matthew]

Ha fair enough, it still sounds good though to be fair, as good if not better than the system in the GTI.

 

[welshname]

Interior looks really smart, and those seats look so comfy.

Also Rob needs the better audio to be able to hear it over the sound of his extra two cylinders iirc.

 

[Matthew]

Throw an aux input in there and you're sorted spec wise

Boom.

 

[RoryW]

Boom.

If you haven't purchased already, you want a freebie?

 

[imprezaworks]

Spirit of Cs right there.