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TBP88
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Agreed - I'd say get the stubby aerial and maybe paint calipers? (I like the look of a painted caliper).
Other than that keep it stock rather - even in terms of rims - why sacrifice the ride quality (and end up paying much more for tyres) when the 18s look fantastic and are a rare rim in their own right?
Other than that keep it stock rather - even in terms of rims - why sacrifice the ride quality (and end up paying much more for tyres) when the 18s look fantastic and are a rare rim in their own right?
AdiS
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Mario,
Read through this thread - teh whole thing.
http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=76158
Read through this thread - teh whole thing.
http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=76158
MarioZ4M
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TBP88 said:
Did read through the thread and did find it helpful, thank you.
It seems my rattle is not the Vanos rattle, mine is only really heard when driving on very bumpy road or cobble flooring, I am quite certain it is the plastics under the bonnet as some of the clips are missing. Im going to buy some and see if that is the problem.
The first Z4m you test drove where you mentioned the clutch, mine feels exactly the same. I struggle to change gears smoothly. I hope the clutch isnt giving in. Does anyone know what a new clutch costs to replace??
Other than this I am very happy with the condition of my car. I had it tested for accidents and one fender has been resprayed but there was no further damage. Interior of the car is brand new apart from the ashtray not closing.
I see you really want a z4 M, just take your time id say. After selling my previous car I spent 3 weeks without a car and initially was looking for a 650i or an RS4, I only happened to find this z4 M by luck and ended up buying it because of the condition and what it is.
Good luck with your search. If i decide that i cannot get used to mine we can talk and I can continue my search for a 650i
By the way, the black z4 M roadster on Autotrader for 235k at Executive Motors I went and had a look at. I did manage to bring the salesman down to 220k. I was in 2 minds between that one and the one I bought but went with mine because it is a 2008, has 3000km less on the clock and has the black interior. One at Executive did look VERY clean though and is maintained by Dave in Randburg who specializes in BWM and is very good apparently, doesnt touch other cars.
MarioZ4M said:TBP88 said:
Did read through the thread and did find it helpful, thank you.
It seems my rattle is not the Vanos rattle, mine is only really heard when driving on very bumpy road or cobble flooring, I am quite certain it is the plastics under the bonnet as some of the clips are missing. Im going to buy some and see if that is the problem.
The first Z4m you test drove where you mentioned the clutch, mine feels exactly the same. I struggle to change gears smoothly. I hope the clutch isnt giving in. Does anyone know what a new clutch costs to replace??
Other than this I am very happy with the condition of my car. I had it tested for accidents and one fender has been resprayed but there was no further damage. Interior of the car is brand new apart from the ashtray not closing.
I see you really want a z4 M, just take your time id say. After selling my previous car I spent 3 weeks without a car and initially was looking for a 650i or an RS4, I only happened to find this z4 M by luck and ended up buying it because of the condition and what it is.
Good luck with your search. If i decide that i cannot get used to mine we can talk and I can continue my search for a 650i
By the way, the black z4 M roadster on Autotrader for 235k at Executive Motors I went and had a look at. I did manage to bring the salesman down to 220k. I was in 2 minds between that one and the one I bought but went with mine because it is a 2008, has 3000km less on the clock and has the black interior. One at Executive did look VERY clean though and is maintained by Dave in Randburg who specializes in BWM and is very good apparently, doesnt touch other cars.
Before you start looking at changing the Clutch... remove the clutch delay valve and spend some time driving the car, you may just find that the clutch is fine and easier to operate with the delay valve removed... plus its one of those no cost mods...
MarioZ4M
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johndoe said:MarioZ4M said:TBP88 said:
Did read through the thread and did find it helpful, thank you.
It seems my rattle is not the Vanos rattle, mine is only really heard when driving on very bumpy road or cobble flooring, I am quite certain it is the plastics under the bonnet as some of the clips are missing. Im going to buy some and see if that is the problem.
The first Z4m you test drove where you mentioned the clutch, mine feels exactly the same. I struggle to change gears smoothly. I hope the clutch isnt giving in. Does anyone know what a new clutch costs to replace??
Other than this I am very happy with the condition of my car. I had it tested for accidents and one fender has been resprayed but there was no further damage. Interior of the car is brand new apart from the ashtray not closing.
I see you really want a z4 M, just take your time id say. After selling my previous car I spent 3 weeks without a car and initially was looking for a 650i or an RS4, I only happened to find this z4 M by luck and ended up buying it because of the condition and what it is.
Good luck with your search. If i decide that i cannot get used to mine we can talk and I can continue my search for a 650i
By the way, the black z4 M roadster on Autotrader for 235k at Executive Motors I went and had a look at. I did manage to bring the salesman down to 220k. I was in 2 minds between that one and the one I bought but went with mine because it is a 2008, has 3000km less on the clock and has the black interior. One at Executive did look VERY clean though and is maintained by Dave in Randburg who specializes in BWM and is very good apparently, doesnt touch other cars.
Before you start looking at changing the Clutch... remove the clutch delay valve and spend some time driving the car, you may just find that the clutch is fine and easier to operate with the delay valve removed... plus its one of those no cost mods...
Thanks, I will try to get someone to help me out with that. Im quite technically challenged, dont want to mess around where I dont know what is going on
I will definitely make sure that clutch does in deed need to be replaced before doing so anyway.
TBP88
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Clutch on the car I drove was worn - it's common for a worn clutch to just "bite" (ie the moment when the engine begins to engage the wheels).
(indeed if you read the thread you'd see how negative I was on the car in general - it wasn't a good example).
I'll post an update to my thread within the next week or so just so peeps are still aware - I know it's been a while since I came along with a new set of questions
(indeed if you read the thread you'd see how negative I was on the car in general - it wasn't a good example).
I'll post an update to my thread within the next week or so just so peeps are still aware - I know it's been a while since I came along with a new set of questions
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