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E85 3.0 Z4 Roadster Project
- Thread starter Rob
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Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Yep. The split rim bolts in the 108's had come loose after a refurb where locktite wasn't used afterwards.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
So, I need the advice of CS.
I've found some new headlights, not facelift ones unfortauntely, but proper BMW Xenon's, an option I'm missing.
I've secured a great price, but there's a catch, they're black inserts. Do I go for them?
I think the black can sort of tie through, all black grilles, black tyres, black mirror bases, black roof....?
Don't base opinion on the photo itself, just the lights, the photo of my car is a good one, and the only pic I can find of the black on silver is a rubbish one, so:
My lights...
New lights:
I've found some new headlights, not facelift ones unfortauntely, but proper BMW Xenon's, an option I'm missing.
I've secured a great price, but there's a catch, they're black inserts. Do I go for them?
I think the black can sort of tie through, all black grilles, black tyres, black mirror bases, black roof....?
Don't base opinion on the photo itself, just the lights, the photo of my car is a good one, and the only pic I can find of the black on silver is a rubbish one, so:
My lights...
New lights:
They
look
the
fcuking
same.
JFDI.
look
the
fcuking
same.
JFDI.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
They do not look the same! They're a good price, and it's not the silver ones that never come up, it's xenon's in general never come up for a reasonable price.
The zed has all the bits and bobs to just work automatically, so they're literally plug and play too...
I think I prefer silver inserts, but I'm really not sure.
I'll just have to buy them and see..
Oh, and thanks Stu, I do really like the 350's.
The zed has all the bits and bobs to just work automatically, so they're literally plug and play too...
I think I prefer silver inserts, but I'm really not sure.
I'll just have to buy them and see..
Oh, and thanks Stu, I do really like the 350's.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
At the moment, I'm a big fan. It's fast enough for road use, handles well, is quite playful if you turn the traction off. There's not a lot not to like.
The sport button has more affect than one has ever had in any car I've regularly driven, trottle response is seriously sharp and steering weights up nicely.
Overall, for me, it's the best car I've ever owned, what's next at the moment I just don't know.
The sport button has more affect than one has ever had in any car I've regularly driven, trottle response is seriously sharp and steering weights up nicely.
Overall, for me, it's the best car I've ever owned, what's next at the moment I just don't know.
350z GT
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Facelift ones have clear indicators, and either black or silver inners.
I do agree with you and that's my concern, I'm thinking possibly buy them, fit them, and if I don't like them, offer a straight swap with an owner with a darker car. All the boys with black/grey cars love the black lenses, they look great on them. It may be an option, so we'll see.
Pic of facelift lights:
Black inners:
Clear inners:
They're not heavy cars mate, just over 1200kg, so they still feel very nimble, which for me is what I like. Can really throw it about tbh.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Primary reason is that one of my lights had condensation it in, I've fixed it, but it's left some water marks inside the lense you cannot get rid of without cutting the light up.
That's what I though, the only photo I've found isn't great, so maybe they'll look decent. If not I can offer a swap and hopefully have exactly what I want.
Thanks mate. Funny how that works, on a Clio forum, found z4 mods, lol!
I've got loads planned, not sure how much I'll do.
Eibach springs
//M multifunction steering wheel
Either an //M or facelift front bumper
Remap possibly
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Don't start, they're about £9,000,000
Rocket 3,CB-1,Yaris
Wait for facelift ones Rob. I got blacks on mine, adds a nice depth to the front end along with the grill.
The Chubby Pirate
ClioSport Club Member
Golf R
The bhp/ton figure must be pretty good given the weight Rob?
Bubbles
ClioSport Club Member
BMW I4 M50
Pretty much the same - honestly think the silver ones look so much better. But having seen the lights for sale on the Z4 forum can see why you're tempted!
Around 190bhp/ton, the facelift has 260bhp so more around 200bhp/ton.
They're great drivers cars, for the road especially.
I couldn't help myself, I went out on a test drive with a z4 M roadster the other day with intent to buy but it disappointed me! For a road car, the 3.0 is perfect, the M is just too much for British roads, I thought this when I had my M3 but this test drive just confirmed it for me. The acceleration is savage, there's no other way of explaining it, the power delivery doesn't work on the road IMO.
I got in mine afterwards, drive home expecting it to feel like a piece of crap, to my surprise it was lovely. So smooth, plenty enough acceleration to see off most things on the road AND have fun without loosing my license. It doesn't have the thrill the M does at 10/10ths but that's to be expected, the extra running costs aren't worth it.
350z GT
Didnt know they were that high tbh, what's the torque figures like?
The Boosh!
ClioSport Admin
Elise, Duster
Seriously dislike those lights. New wheels look much better though (*).
I really really want one of these now. Properly grown on me recently.
Oddly, I think the silver headlamps look a bit better - its usually the other way round. Silver looks fresh, black with the amber indicators looks kinda dated/poverty spec. IMO anyway.
Having proper Xenons would potentially outweigh that though. Because baller. Just make sure they're turned on 100% of the time.
Oddly, I think the silver headlamps look a bit better - its usually the other way round. Silver looks fresh, black with the amber indicators looks kinda dated/poverty spec. IMO anyway.
Having proper Xenons would potentially outweigh that though. Because baller. Just make sure they're turned on 100% of the time.
Car is looking fantastic Rob, wheels suit it down to the ground. Epic seat jealousy going on. Aux in exactly where I have mine, and iPod/phone in string pocket/under handbrake - bosh.
Just buy the lights, because if you don't I'll have to buy the lights... Oh yeah except I need a new roof motor, hooray.
Just buy the lights, because if you don't I'll have to buy the lights... Oh yeah except I need a new roof motor, hooray.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Thanks for all the positive comments ya'll, appreciated. It doesn't scrub up bad for what is now an "old" motor really..
Anyway, "project headlights" is now under way.
I bought the lights, 5 minutes after purchase I've already set up a swap with a black car owner with silver insert xenons.
So I get my silver inner xenon lights, for the cheap price I've got the black ones for (straight swap) and we both get better looking cars for it! Reeeeesult.
Tommy, new motor? Take yours out and clean it up, from what I've read it works 99% of the time.
Anyway, "project headlights" is now under way.
I bought the lights, 5 minutes after purchase I've already set up a swap with a black car owner with silver insert xenons.
So I get my silver inner xenon lights, for the cheap price I've got the black ones for (straight swap) and we both get better looking cars for it! Reeeeesult.
Tommy, new motor? Take yours out and clean it up, from what I've read it works 99% of the time.
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
The amber in the headlights makes them for me. I think without it the lights look too big for the "face" of the car. The smoked ones look a bit too halal for me, sorry.
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