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After three RenaultSports.....



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gex23

  Mini JCW
After the R26 i'd finally had enough of french hot hatch ownership - it was never ending trouble!

Been after a soft top for a few years, the choice was between S2000 and Z4 0 but the S2K had a ludicrous tax band (after 06), and insurance rates - so much so my current insurance company classed them all as imports and wouldn't insure me (that's with 11 years NCB!).

So I was left looking for a Z4, had to be manual and a facelift with the revised engine and with a decent spec list - as LONG as it wasn't black ......

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Swapped the OEM aerial for a shorter variant :

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Spec as follows :

Black
21k (only covered 100 miles in the last 2 years!)
3.0si
Manual
Comfort Pack, cruise control, heated electric seats, xenons, two tone nappa leather

It's an approved BMW car so has BMW warranty for a year which I fully plan to extend next year!
 
Pep

Pep

Living Dangerously
ClioSport Club Member
  M2,XJS,S1000RR
Lovely car dude, got one of these on my to own list.
How does it sound?
 
N

not normal dan

  Megane r26
Lovely cars these, a friend of mine had a 3.0ltr of similar spec.

Was a great car to drive, he took it a tour of Europe without any bother.

Only grief he had was with the roof motor/pump which I replaced due to a blocked drain hole.

Great looking example you have though bud, enjoy :)
 
G

gex23

  Mini JCW
JoePeps said:
Lovely car dude, got one of these on my to own list.
How does it sound?
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Cheers man - it sounds very 'creamy' not brash like something like an R32.

Matthew. said:
Nice! You gona get some Z4M wheels?

That was my plan if I'd have kept the Z4.
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Cheers! I dislike the Z4M wheels tbh, thinking some BBS CH with eibach springs.

not normal dan said:
Lovely cars these, a friend of mine had a 3.0ltr of similar spec.

Was a great car to drive, he took it a tour of Europe without any bother.

Only grief he had was with the roof motor/pump which I replaced due to a blocked drain hole.

Great looking example you have though bud, enjoy :)
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Thanks man.

Yeah the roof motor seems to be a 'common' problem - the warranty covers this luckily!

Cheers man, love it.
 
N

not normal dan

  Megane r26
gex23 said:
Cheers man - it sounds very 'creamy' not brash like something like an R32.



Cheers! I dislike the Z4M wheels tbh, thinking some BBS CH with eibach springs.



Thanks man.

Yeah the roof motor seems to be a 'common' problem - the warranty covers this luckily!

Cheers man, love it.
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Yeah tbh it was a bad job, the whole roof and pump comes off in under a couple of hours.

You have any more plans for it?
 
G

gex23

  Mini JCW
JoePeps said:
Lovely car dude, got one of these on my to own list.
How does it sound?
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Matthew. said:
Nice! You gona get some Z4M wheels?

That was my plan if I'd have kept the Z4.
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not normal dan said:
Lovely cars these, a friend of mine had a 3.0ltr of similar spec.

Was a great car to drive, he took it a tour of Europe without any bother.

Only grief he had was with the roof motor/pump which I replaced due to a blocked drain hole.

Great looking example you have though bud, enjoy :)
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not normal dan said:
Yeah tbh it was a bad job, the whole roof and pump comes off in under a couple of hours.

You have any more plans for it?
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Very little in all honesty - possibly a weighted gear knob, some wheel bolt covers and then paint work correction / quartz coating!
 
N

not normal dan

  Megane r26
gex23 said:
Very little in all honesty - possibly a weighted gear knob, some wheel bolt covers and then paint work correction / quartz coating!
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Yeah I don't blame your there the sort of car that don't need any modifications.

My mate just had some csl staggered reps and that was about it.

He also had a detachable hardtop which was nice
 
Sargara

Sargara

  Nissan 350z
My housemate has the E85 2.5 variety (pre-facelift) and took it to Powerflow for a custom exhaust, id recommend it :)
 
Bubbles

Bubbles

ClioSport Club Member
  BMW I4 M50
Done the sound generator mod? Adds a nice sound in the cabin, good engine choice and spec!
 
S

Steven103

  172
Looks nice.

Are these fun & engaging to drive? Or does it just feel like a really low and small 130/330 with a bit less comfort?
 
G

gex23

  Mini JCW
not normal dan said:
Yeah I don't blame your there the sort of car that don't need any modifications.

My mate just had some csl staggered reps and that was about it.

He also had a detachable hardtop which was nice
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Yeah, if I replace the wheels it'll be for a set of BBS CH coupled with a subtle drop on eibach springs. The plan for now though is just to enjoy it.

Sargara said:
My housemate has the E85 2.5 variety (pre-facelift) and took it to Powerflow for a custom exhaust, id recommend it :)
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A bit OTT for me, doesn't suit the car (IMO anyway) - may go for the back box silencer bypass at some point.

Did you sell the 250 dude?

Bubbles said:
Done the sound generator mod? Adds a nice sound in the cabin, good engine choice and spec!
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I've seen that mentioned but unsure what it entails?

Thankyou, only covered 100 miles in the past 2 years!

Steven103 said:
Looks nice.

Are these fun & engaging to drive? Or does it just feel like a really low and small 130/330 with a bit less comfort?
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I've not really driven it as such, more the commute to work right now. I love the driving position though, and the noise :)
 
Flat Eric

Flat Eric

Sing Hosanna!!
ClioSport Club Member
  F31 35d, Skoda Yeti
Looks nice! I really like these but doubt i would fit in one
Saying that, I manage in the Clio.....
 
Sargara

Sargara

  Nissan 350z
gex23 said:
A bit OTT for me, doesn't suit the car (IMO anyway) - may go for the back box silencer bypass at some point.

Did you sell the 250 dude?
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I have to admit, its noisy but the straight 6 sound makes up for it.
http://www.mrtyre.com/microsites/mansfield/ Mr Tyre Mansfield was the place that made the Power flow system if your interested. The guy was sound as I went with him to drop the car off. They pretty much made it bespoke as the off the shelf silencer was too boomy so they sent away for a custom back box with dual tips.

Yeah 250 has gone to free up funds for a looming wedding. I'm back to the rattle and squeak Mk2 Clio's again :rolleyes:
 
Scrooge

Scrooge

ClioSport Moderator
  E55 AMG
I really like this! Lovely choice!

I reckon BBS CH's will look great but CSLs even better?

Done do the sound generator thing (all it entails is removing a piece of foam) you think it sounds great then all of a sudden you realise it's a mono-tonal drone of shitness that makes you want to rip you ears off!

The exhaust bypass is supposed to be better but I haven't experienced that myself tbh.

I really like the weighted gearknob in Rob's too, made the gear change lovely!
 
G

gex23

  Mini JCW
Gareth said:
This tbh, they don't even look good.
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Each to their own.

They have BSAU standard, manufacturer and postcode on them and as reflective as stock plates along with correct spacing and sizing.

Full paint correction planned this next week, and the paint will be protected with Opti-Coat 2.0.
 
Gally

Gally

Formerly Mashed up egg in a cup
ClioSport Club Member
Weird choice with the plates but i've become a massive Z4 fan. Like me and Rob experienced recently, me with the TT and him with the Z4, they're not that expensive but to the uninitiated they carry an expensive look. Big fan!
 
G

gex23

  Mini JCW
TomSx said:
Pressed plates are still illegal even with the BSAU stamp im afraid.
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In that case i'll get some clean non pressed plates ordered then!

Gareth said:
Atleast they aren't German style.
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Not my thing.

gally said:
Any reason for Opti-coat mate?
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Wanted a semi-permamant coating that I can treat as another clear coat and apply waxes / BSD QD on top of. A bit nervous about applying it though.

Also it's one of the most resistant coats to water etching, which, with the hard water around here and minerals in rainwater is a nightmare on a black car.

cat171 said:
I like the car, but prefer the dealer plates.
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Cheers.
 
Matt W

Matt W

ClioSport Club Member
  Volvo XC60 T8
You can see the inner bit, so it's obvious they are just cosmetic. Tidy car otherwise.
 
G

gex23

  Mini JCW
Matt W said:
You can see the inner bit, so it's obvious they are just cosmetic. Tidy car otherwise.
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So were the stock ones - they've since been adjusted a touch further out so can't see the inner section as easily.

Weighted aluminium gearknob ordered.
 
eo52vug

eo52vug

  130i, 306 hdi, vrs
Nice car buddy thats the same engine as my 130i its so flexible power pretty much everywhere and really good on fuel for a 3.0 .
 
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