My Journey to a Z4 Coupe

[momo1]

Car looks great man. Saw the detail on Facebook.

Thanks Bud

 

[Clint@MMS AUTO]

Looking good momo :clapper:

 

[momo1]

Who was teh detailer?

Fraser at YCE Detailing.
also a previous Forum member and Z4 owner.
His workmanship and passion is absolutely 2nd to none.
I'd refer anyone to him.

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

Who was teh detailer?

Fraser at YCE Detailing.
also a previous Forum member and Z4 owner.
His workmanship and passion is absolutely 2nd to none.
I'd refer anyone to him.

That oke's work is great. I always check out his details. He does a lot of exotic cars as well.

 

[NtandoN]

Looking great :clapper:

 

[MikeR]

:clapper::clapper::coolShake:

 

[PLV]

Looks superb Mo!

Can't wait to see it in the flesh!

:clapper::clapper::clapper:

 

[momo1]

 

[momo1]

 

[tman]

Awesome initial write up and interesting car progression!

 

[Nobz330i]

Looks good.

 

[RAArmstrong]

Oh my god it's stunning!

 

[momo1]

Update..

So I took the Z into BMW Sandton Auto today for a service..
To date It has full agent service history but the service book was only updated after Mplan so I requested a print out of all maintenance done during those 5 years.
I am quite amazed at the history during this time, basically nothing but the general stuff... see below

I do however want to get the below done before year end..

1) liqui Moly Ceratec , will be getting a bottle of this the weekend hopefully
2) Tyres! I have been putting this off as its essentially a weekend car and only does +/- 300km a month. also I need a new set on my daily..
3) Preventative Cooling system maintenance ,the more I researched before I bought it , this was the only main issue that came up, Water pump , thermostat , hoses and obviously a flush, I am saving up for this as I want to use all OEM parts.
4) Wiper Blades, current one work fine but are squeaky
5) Decat... im 2 minded on this as I would like to keep it as stock as there were no prior mods done..

 

[PLV]

Nice Mo!

Glad you hanging on to her!

:thumbs:

 

[Ddoooooon]

Car looks good mate , black is a tough one to keep clean , but when it is there is no better colour on a BM. I did the decat on mine and happier for it , not very big difference to the noise note ,but sounds more solid and more,especially on a cold start.

 

[momo1]

Nice Mo!

Glad you hanging on to her!

:thumbs:

Thanks Pete..

whens our next run?

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Car looks good mate , black is a tough one to keep clean , but when it is there is no better colour on a BM. I did the decat on mine and happier for it , not very big difference to the noise note ,but sounds more solid and more,especially on a cold start.

hmmm Im definitely considering it...
will make my mind up once coolant system is replaced/maintained..

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Ok so I finally got down to getting some fresh rubber..
Opted for Non-runlats and don’t regret it at all
New control arms were fitted just before I bought it and were given clean bill of health.
Car feels much much better, more stable, more comfortable and most importantly that “twitch” at higher speeds has gone.
Really happy..

I will be getting a shot of Liqui Moly Ceratec today and adding it to my fresh oil.


Now the Big One… Coolant system
As preventative Maintenance I intend to change Water pump , Thermostat, Hoses and flush coolant completely. (should I change radiator and expansion tank?)

Can someone please point in the direction of where I can source parts..?
Imcomex and Autozone are not too bad on pricing , +/-R5000 for the Water pump, but I will only get it it once confirmed it’s the “Pierburg” make as they are OEM.
Agents quoted me R8200 for pump alone…
Kotwals have one for under R1000 but I doubt it’s of decent quality.
Thermostats range between R695 and R1995…


I intend to source all the parts this month and have work carried out next month.
Will also be changing all filters that haven’t been changed this year.

 

[Clint@MMS AUTO]

Glad you kept it, she's looking good...

looks like you did it at Minty's? Did you fit Nexen tyres?

 

[momo1]

Glad you kept it, she's looking good...

looks like you did it at Minty's? Did you fit Nexen tyres?

Yip Mintys

Had the Nexens fitted on my old 1 series and they were very capable, quite impressed.
also because I bought 2 sets, one for my 320d I got a really good deal.

 

[KPM3_30]

looks like you did it at Minty's? Did you fit Nexen tyres?

Looks like Nexen N'Fera SU4's from the pic.

 

[momo1]

Update

so I owned 2 E87s in the past, a normal and an M sport Model, and although the gearbox was essentially the same I remember the M sport to have a much better gear change feel.
Im seriously against M bits on a non M car, but after reading Clintons thread on the ZHP knob I knew I had to change it. my original knob made changing gears feel a bit wonky and disconnected..
I cannot describe what a big difference this little thing makes, gear changes feel much more solid, connected ,precise and enjoyable..