My new BMW Z4 28i M Sport

My new BMW Z4 28i M Sport

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SteveS Cup

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1,996 posts

159 months

Thursday 15th December 2016
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I've also fitted the new wipers and a new speaker!

Absolutely loving this car, it's a bit of a jack of all, master of none, but I like that.

TommyBuoy

1,269 posts

166 months

Friday 16th December 2016
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Lovely car, had my 23i for 18 months now - wanted the 35i, but company car policy dictates a co2 limit and the old 35i engine they use doesn't meet them frown

23i about 200bhp so not particularly quick and it's definitely not a focused sports car, even the 35i wasn't as sharp as I expected, but motorbikes kind of ruin car performance!

Haven't had any problems with abuse other than the usual hairdresser car comments.

Where did he stubby aerial come from - also like the black roll bars!


SteveS Cup

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1,996 posts

159 months

Friday 16th December 2016
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TommyBuoy said:
Lovely car, had my 23i for 18 months now - wanted the 35i, but company car policy dictates a co2 limit and the old 35i engine they use doesn't meet them frown

23i about 200bhp so not particularly quick and it's definitely not a focused sports car, even the 35i wasn't as sharp as I expected, but motorbikes kind of ruin car performance!

Haven't had any problems with abuse other than the usual hairdresser car comments.

Where did he stubby aerial come from - also like the black roll bars!
Sounds nice mate!

Stubby aerial was £7 on eBay I think! I had one on my mini and the signal is perfect!

I can't wait to add the other black items now!

SteveS Cup

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159 months

Sunday 18th December 2016
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Couple of shots from a recent Hindhead tunnel run before the black hoops were fitted....





SteveS Cup

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159 months

Monday 19th December 2016
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Wind deflector finally sorted!



I also bought some new pedals as I've been used to metal pedals in my Mini's and I just think it smartens up an otherwise dull foot well... I wasn't too sure about the ///M logo being a tad over used but hey, I like them!!


SteveS Cup

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Tuesday 20th December 2016
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Black side repeaters fitted. Not sure at the moment, I'll de-badge the wings tonight and go from there.

Definitely need to fit the black front kidneys but the gf is making me wait until Xmas... maybe if I sneakily swap them over and put the standard ones back in the box she won't notice!!




V8A*ndy

3,695 posts

190 months

Tuesday 20th December 2016
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SteveS Cup said:
Black side repeaters fitted. Not sure at the moment, I'll de-badge the wings tonight and go from there.

Definitely need to fit the black front kidneys but the gf is making me wait until Xmas... maybe if I sneakily swap them over and put the standard ones back in the box she won't notice!!



From the pics I'm not feeling those side repeaters at all. Shame really as when I first saw them (not on the car) I thought they might look tasty fitted.

I prefer the original pre LCI side repeaters for some reason.

If you are chucking a bit of cash at mods, how about looking at a rear diffuser and a exhaust, front grills, ditch the runflats and perhaps a remap.

Don't tart her up too much. Beautiful cars IMO.

SteveS Cup

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Tuesday 20th December 2016
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V8A*ndy said:
From the pics I'm not feeling those side repeaters at all. Shame really as when I first saw them (not on the car) I thought they might look tasty fitted.

I prefer the original pre LCI side repeaters for some reason.

If you are chucking a bit of cash at mods, how about looking at a rear diffuser and a exhaust, front grills, ditch the runflats and perhaps a remap.

Don't tart her up too much. Beautiful cars IMO.
I think a de-badge will change it. I prefer the pre lci indicators but this is an lci so I had the chrome ones fitted. With everything else going gloss black I think it'll work in the end!

Front grills are ready to be fitted. I think these will help pull the black side repeaters off!

Remap and some Michelins are on the list. Not wanting an exhaust.

SteveS Cup

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Tuesday 20th December 2016
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It's growing on me now. Really wasn't sure at first. Once the front kidneys are on and it's debadged it'll look good.

SteveS Cup

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Tuesday 20th December 2016
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I got home and was really not happy with it, I very nearly put the chrome ones back and I would of sold on the black kidney's as well abandoning my "de chrome" mission. But after looking at photos of other Z4's I decided to de-badge the wing completely which is something I wanted to do from the day I bought it especially after de-badging the Z4 on the boot lid.

Best pic I can get at the moment...



I'm now very happy!

It just looks so much tidier and the black looks right as there isn't any chrome!

I really don't want to just add tat to the car or "tart it up", I think it's a lovely car and following the kidney grills, wheel bolt covers and new OEM centre caps (don't worry, I'm not going for black BMW roundels!) I will probably leave it alone cosmetically.

One day I'd like to get the front end sitting slightly lower, fit a splitter and possibly a lip spoiler but I've not come across any that I'd be totally happy with yet.

A remap is likely to be the next modification but I will wait until I'm bored of the current power. It's never felt lacking in power and it pulls so smoothly but more is always nice!

Anyway, I'm waffling, I'm loving this car more and more and it's far exceeded my expectations!

SteveS Cup

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159 months

Wednesday 21st December 2016
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[quote="SteveSmith"]Slightly better pic...



I am now happy with it!

I literally cannot wait for Xmas morning so I can put the kidneys on!

I think I'm going to paint my calipers and disc bells gloss black too. Maybe a little job to do over Xmas!
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GrantB5

572 posts

87 months

Wednesday 21st December 2016
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Looks better now it's been debadged, wasn't sure when you first put them on.

Nice touch.

Prinny

1,669 posts

98 months

Wednesday 21st December 2016
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That's a really good photo OP! Not seen one at that particular angle before - it seems to de-emphasize the bonnet length (no mean feat), while also highlighting the rear-driven nature of the car.

Will have to try and get a matching one of mine in the same way. Also agree that the debadging made the difference with the side repeaters.

Hope you have fun fitting the grilles on Sunday! smile

SteveS Cup

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Thursday 22nd December 2016
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Prinny said:
That's a really good photo OP! Not seen one at that particular angle before - it seems to de-emphasize the bonnet length (no mean feat), while also highlighting the rear-driven nature of the car.

Will have to try and get a matching one of mine in the same way. Also agree that the debadging made the difference with the side repeaters.

Hope you have fun fitting the grilles on Sunday! smile
Thanks! I'm no photographer!

I'm still not 100%. I might get the chrome ones painted in Alpine White and see if I prefer them colour coded!

SteveS Cup

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Thursday 22nd December 2016
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For example...

http://www.bmw-syndikat.de/bmwsyndikatfotos/topic4...Z3__Z4Z8.html

I would fit the pre lci repeater but the problem I have is the LCI has a hole in the wind for a locating lug for the new type of side repeater! Changing the wing for the sake of an indicator seems a tad excessive (and ironic on a BMW!!).

SteveS Cup

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Thursday 22nd December 2016
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3rd of January my chrome repeaters are being sprayed white to see what I prefer rofl


SteveS Cup

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Sunday 25th December 2016
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Merry Christmas all!!

I'm waiting for the gf to wake up so thought I'd update this thread!

Whilst having a little look through the Z4 forum and upgrades etc I noticed a car with the professional sound system had more speakers than mine! I was sold mine with it had pro nav and pro sound system!

Turns out I have the standard 6 speaker system and having had HK in my last few cars the sound system really is lacking.

So I've found out exactly what I need and I'll be upgrading all speaker to MB Quartz initially.

Footwells... http://caraudiosecurity.com/mb-quart-qmw-165-bmw-3...

Doors and next / behind seats... http://caraudiosecurity.com/mb-quart-qm100-bmw-cus...

I'm hoping that will be a good improvement, if not, I'll add the 8" subwoofers behind the seats and a couple of amps!

I'll be fitting the black kidney grills later today!

Fox-

13,228 posts

245 months

Sunday 25th December 2016
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Wonderful car this. What amazes me is how rare they are - almost every used post 2012 Z4 is a 20i or a 35i, not a 28i.

SteveS Cup

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159 months

Sunday 25th December 2016
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Thank you!

Yes, I sort of stumbled upon this car, I didn't know what any of the numbers meant apart from the 35iS to be honest. Never paid too much attention to these as I have always loved the look of them (personally thought the e89 was a good progression from the e85 especially with the folding hard top even though I love the e85) but thought it would be out of budget.

The 28i is the perfect mix of performance and economy for me!

Black grills fitted this morning! Looks great but I still think the side repeaters would look better in white!

SteveS Cup

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Sunday 25th December 2016
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