Z4 Spring Clean (Silver Version)

[Rob]

After seeing Chris' the other day, I thought I'd better give mine a bit of a tidy up. I gave it a quick going over at TheEvilGiraffe's the other day before the harlow meet and took 1000 miles of Lake district dirt off of it, but the 50 odd miles we did on salty roads at some fun speeds made it filthy again.

So with today being quite sunny (but cold) I got my cleaning bits and bobs and gave it a good going over, I even SRP'd a few panels with what I had left, but I'll be polish, waxing and treating the seats it next weekend if I can as I had none of that.

I created quite a puddle with all the washing so I decided to leave the tyre shine until I got somewhere to take some photos. I arrived at my random photo location to realise I'd left it on my front step so excuse the lack of shiny tyres.

I've got a few changes planned, this should be the last time you see it on these wheels. It's not CSL's, but I've got something else in the pipeline, there might also be some eibachs coming in the summer and a possible face lift front bumper.

I've also just had full alignment and camber done (after fitting my powerflex RTAB's), it's transformed the way it drives, and to the rest of you z4 owners out there, get it done!

Bring on the sunshine!

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Re: Z4 Spring Clean (The Silver Version)

Totes needs new wheels and DEFO needs some decent rubber. Good lord.

Much rubber stuck to the rear arches or are the Sunnylinglongwunkstain tyres so hard, they never give up any marbles..?



Probably more stuck to the front of Sash's car than the back of yours lol !!

 

[Addicted]

Re: Z4 Spring Clean (The Silver Version)

Looks tidy, those new seats make it look proper baller!

 

[Rob]

Re: Z4 Spring Clean (The Silver Version)

Totes needs new wheels and DEFO needs some decent rubber. Good lord.

Much rubber stuck to the rear arches or are the Sunnylinglongwunkstain tyres so hard, they never give up any marbles..?



Probably more stuck to the front of Sash's car than the back of yours lol !!

Don't blame the tyres for your accidental drifting skills

They don't seem to kick up any rubber no, but must be at least a little sticky because they peppered Ants front end in a sliproad GP the other week.

Looks tidy, those new seats make it look proper baller!

Cheers mate, changing the seats was like fitting Recaro's in a clio (but better), best thing I've done to the car.

 

[Wick]

Bang tidy.

Get some autosol/mercury/britemax on those twin pipes though :rasp:

Do want!

 

[Tunst]

Just had one of these in today for a full stainless system fitted and a load of bushes replaced.. Got me looking on the bay...

 

[Rob]

Bang tidy.

Get some autosol/mercury/britemax on those twin pipes though :rasp:

Do want!

Metal polish is on my shopping list actually to do the wheels before I sell them. Got the VX back in Sidcup?

Just had one of these in today for a full stainless system fitted and a load of bushes replaced.. Got me looking on the bay...

Ohhh, what bushes??? And what exhaust? I'm going to change the front arms in the summer I think, just to freshen it up, I was nervous of exhausts.. don't want a droney POS.

 

[Chi]

Here's mine but really loving my kango at the minute http://www.thealpinaregister.com/photos/Roadster/S/convertible/288

 

[Wick]

Got the VX back in Sidcup?

Next week dude.

Here's mine but really loving my kango at the minute http://www.thealpinaregister.com/photos/Roadster/S/convertible/288

Ooft. Do like an Alpina Roadster. Cheeky little B10 in the background there as well.

 

[Rob]

Here's mine but really loving my kango at the minute http://www.thealpinaregister.com/photos/Roadster/S/convertible/288

That's pretty special that. Love the little Alpina touches, the seats, the steering wheel, the engine, the wind deflector... subtle but awesome.

 

[leeds_182]

Looks great, was going to say the only thing I'd change would be the wheels. I'm looking forward to the updates.

 

[Rubicon_]

That new leather suits it soooo much! Do like.

 

[Scrooge]

Leave it as is. It still looks fresh as f**k!

 

[Rob]

Looks great, was going to say the only thing I'd change would be the wheels. I'm looking forward to the updates.

Cheers mate, I've gone for something that's very much OEM + and not 19" CSL's. I was worried about the 19's compromising the way it drives, and also the cost of the tyres...

That new leather suits it soooo much! Do like.

Cheers mate, the leather gets a lot of comments both on forums and in person, it was definitely a good decision.

 

[aucky]

Nice, but I thought you'd bought new wheels?

 

[Phate]

Looks ace rob! Love z4s so much now I've got one

Got mine booked in for wishbone bush replacement on sat to get the front tightened up, loving the non RFT tyres - managed to get £460 for the OEM bridge stones so nearly paid for set of faulkens

 

[Wick]

Leave it as is. It still looks fresh as f**k!

He knows. I'd personally keep the 108's and go for the eibachs.

 

[Rob]

Nice, but I thought you'd bought new wheels?

These 108's are new.

The set that came on the car weren't doing so well, (missing/snapped split rim bolts), then I ran it on those dodgy winter wheels, then I found this other set of 108's with tyres for a bargain.

So, I'm going to sell these 108's on, and fit something new (not actual new) and exciting (definitely actual exciting) within a week or two.

Looks ace rob! Love z4s so much now I've got one

Got mine booked in for wishbone bush replacement on sat to get the front tightened up, loving the non RFT tyres - managed to get £460 for the OEM bridge stones so nearly paid for set of faulkens

Cheers mate! Good choice binning the run flats mat, saw your coupe thread, amazing car.

He knows. I'd personally keep the 108's and go for the eibachs.

When you see what I'm going for, you'll agree they're better. They really really are. They fill the rear arches a lot more too.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Can't wait 'til the Venoms turn up...!

Gon luk BADAZZ.

 

[Adam.P]

Those seats <3

 

[Scrooge]

The seats are my favourite bit. Actually a million times better than the deck chair originals.

 

[Rob]

Those seats <3

One more:

 

[philmots]

Looking good Rib

 

[JoeyD]

Stunning!

 

[Matthew]

f**king jelous.

Wish I could swap my GTI for one at the moment

 

[Wick]

When you see what I'm going for, you'll agree they're better. They really really are. They fill the rear arches a lot more too.

I know what's coming and I'm still not convinced (I'll undoubtedly love them)

 

[Scott™]

Love it mate. Crisp shots too. What lens?

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Love it mate. Crisp shots too. What lens?

Nifty, innit...

Why he's left these un-linked to Flickr, I donut no.

 

[VeinAST]

Lovely

 

[Rob]

Looking good Rib

Cheers Phol.

Stunning!

Cheers mate, we need to see more of that MR2!

f**king jelous.

Wish I could swap my GTI for one at the moment

Just do it! YOLO and all that other hipster s**t.

I know what's coming and I'm still not convinced (I'll undoubtedly love them)

I'm pretty sure you will, but if you don't then I can only apologise. If it makes any difference at all, i'll have a mint set of 108's in the garage with no tyres for if I get bored.

Love it mate. Crisp shots too. What lens?

Well actually a mixture of the kit and 50, 99% 50mm though. Thanks for the photo comments, I must be getting a little better..

Nifty, innit...

Why he's left these un-linked to Flickr, I donut no.

What? They're from flickr, just copied the IMG code... problem?

Lovely

Cheers mate!

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

What? They're from flickr, just copied the IMG code... problem?

Yes .. just copy/paste the whole lot under 'share'

Leek zeees:

IMG_5289 by Rob Strode, on Flickr

 

[JoeyD]

Cheers mate, we need to see more of that MR2!

Meh, it doesn't excite me

 

[Gally]

Nifty, innit...

Why he's left these un-linked to Flickr, I donut no.

Tapatalk users mate. It's becoming more of a problem so no need now. Rob are you uploading them in full size 3000x4000 or what?

Oh and those are your best shots to date, not of the car but photography wise. Brilliant.

 

[Rob]

Tapatalk users mate. It's becoming more of a problem so no need now. Rob are you uploading them in full size 3000x4000 or what?

Oh and those are your best shots to date, not of the car but photography wise. Brilliant.

Thanking you Kevin!

As for uploaded, I exported them from iphoto with a maximum value of 1500, I've still got all the original size though, why's that?

Just to check, my way of uploading works with tapatalk yeah?

 

[_Tom]

I love it. So fresh and the seats are just awesome. TBH if it was mine i'd keep the wheels and maybe drop it a touch on some eibachs. But then its not mine..lol

How many miles do you get from a tank? I'd love one but i think diesels have ruined me.

 

[Rob]

Cheers Tom... I'm really happy with the seats, but the new wheels are amazing, honestly, trust me. You'll see when I get them. They're not garish, chavvy, or anything of the sort.

They remove the need for rear spacers, so I'll just space the front a touch, and lower it in the summer. Finished.

Miles per tank, day to day I really couldn't tell you as I don't ever fill it up as such, but driving to the lakes I got about 350 I think.

TBH it's the only car I've owned where I've not really worried about petrol, I just sort of put some in when it needs it, but I will say it's also the car that has the biggest difference in terms of consumption between smashing the life out of it and pootling along. It ranges from about 40MPG to about 8.

 

[_Tom]

Cheers Tom... I'm really happy with the seats, but the new wheels are amazing, honestly, trust me. You'll see when I get them. They're not garish, chavvy, or anything of the sort.

They remove the need for rear spacers, so I'll just space the front a touch, and lower it in the summer. Finished.

Miles per tank, day to day I really couldn't tell you as I don't ever fill it up as such, but driving to the lakes I got about 350 I think.

Time will tell i guess..hurry up and get them.

350 is not bad at all. Theyre 6 speed too arent they? Off i go to autotrader..

 

[Rob]

Wheels will be a week, tops. Patience...

Petrol wise, read the edit above, that bit is worth mentioning as someone with a diesel won't be used to that sort of consumption when booting it!

They are indeed 6 speed (75 mph is only 2.5k revs in 6th), if you're looking for one, the 03 (as standard) didn't have sport seats as an option, but 04's did. Try to get sport seats, and a 3.0, everything else isn't quite as important.

Only thing I will say, is if you buy an 03 then they have a FULL wiring loom and every option is just plug and play.

 

[Adam.P]

After looking at this again, I really wish I'd bought my mums when she offered it to me

 

[Rob]

TBH if you don't need four seats, they are an exceptional car for the money. Powerful (enough), good looking, cheap (enough) to run, nice options, and the most fun I've ever had in summer in a car.

What was your mums one mate?