My new BMW Z4 28i M Sport
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Hi all,
Happy New Year!!
It looks like I've found a company who will use my Ply template to create it in 9mm thick gloss black plastic. They'll also finish the edge so it's perfect and I then just have to fit it!
I'm now very hopeful that this is going to look fantastic!
Good things are happening in 2017!!
Side repeaters will be sprayed white in the first week of Jan.
Eibach springs will be fitted by the end of Jan and I can then look at some spacers once I know where the car is sat.
And I'll hopefully get the front splitter sorted too!
Next will be some form of remap. I'd also like the BMW Performance brakes !
Happy New Year!!
It looks like I've found a company who will use my Ply template to create it in 9mm thick gloss black plastic. They'll also finish the edge so it's perfect and I then just have to fit it!
I'm now very hopeful that this is going to look fantastic!
Good things are happening in 2017!!
Side repeaters will be sprayed white in the first week of Jan.
Eibach springs will be fitted by the end of Jan and I can then look at some spacers once I know where the car is sat.
And I'll hopefully get the front splitter sorted too!
Next will be some form of remap. I'd also like the BMW Performance brakes !
stuart-b said:
Hi Steve, I'd be interested in one of these - can you enquire about potential group buys? I can then post on Z4 forum to see what we can gather. Might reduce your price too
Thanks for your interest! I wasn't surprised by the initial reaction to the Ply wood but I knew what I had in my mind and I know it will work!!
I have posted something on the Z4 forum about this but it was on my progress thread so I don't think it's had much attention.
I'm awaiting to hear back from 2 places regarding them manufacturing this for me using my Ply template. Once I know prices I'll let you know. I did think these would be popular if they can be bought for under £200... currently the CF option is over £300 and imo not as smart / OEM looking.
ruggedscotty said:
Have had my Z4 for a few years now, brilliant cars, driven more with roof down than roof up. And not had much bother with other people on the road. As they say let the haters hate.
Its a well balanced car although the original 19' wheels were as strong as egg shells, prone to cracking, a set of 18' sorted that out and of course change the tyres to non run flats and get a breakdown recovery membership. Normal tyres improve the handling no end.
I wouldn't mind going down to 18's from a comfort / handling point of view but I love the 326 wheels!
The RFT's will be off as soon as I wear the rears out!
f1nn said:
.....as the plywood?????
Just kidding, I'll reserve judgement until you get one made. I don't see why it wouldn't work I; they made a good job of it.
Side repeaters look much better.
Just kidding, I'll reserve judgement until you get one made. I don't see why it wouldn't work I; they made a good job of it.
Side repeaters look much better.
It's the way the CF one sticks out, it just looks very after market where as I want something BMW Performance OEM looking!
I'm not rushing with the splitter, I'm in the process of drawing a detailed diagram of it to send to a company who use CAD to CNC cut sheet plastic. I've got circa 4 people interested in one so I might get them to make mine then a further 5. I'm hoping they'll cost less than £150 and for that, if they look half as good as I hope I'm sure I'll be ordering more!
Had a great day at Brooklands yesterday!
I followed the 918 in to the event and had the 458 Speciale behind me so sorry if I ruined any car spotters pics!!
Took a few pics...
Probably my favourite car...
1250bhp Twin Turbo...
I think we must of spent too long looking around the museums as the Sports Car paddock was empty when we got back!!
Got a nice picture of mine and my dads car...
Great day!
I followed the 918 in to the event and had the 458 Speciale behind me so sorry if I ruined any car spotters pics!!
Took a few pics...
Probably my favourite car...
1250bhp Twin Turbo...
I think we must of spent too long looking around the museums as the Sports Car paddock was empty when we got back!!
Got a nice picture of mine and my dads car...
Great day!
Hi all,
Had the Eibach springs fitted today, really pleased (although I'm hoping the front settles and drops a bit more!).
I also had Uniroyal Rainsport 3's fitted in a 235/35 front (originals were 225) and 255/35 rears (originals were a 30 profile which was ridiculous).
Even with the larger tyres im not getting any rubbing.
The ride is perfect. It feels more progressive, less crashy, but firmer and less roll in corners.
I never wanted a big drop, just subtly lower the front and not the rear so much. (These are meant to be a 15mm front and 5mm rear drop).
I want to look at some spacers now to finish the look off.
Had the Eibach springs fitted today, really pleased (although I'm hoping the front settles and drops a bit more!).
I also had Uniroyal Rainsport 3's fitted in a 235/35 front (originals were 225) and 255/35 rears (originals were a 30 profile which was ridiculous).
Even with the larger tyres im not getting any rubbing.
The ride is perfect. It feels more progressive, less crashy, but firmer and less roll in corners.
I never wanted a big drop, just subtly lower the front and not the rear so much. (These are meant to be a 15mm front and 5mm rear drop).
I want to look at some spacers now to finish the look off.
Maracus said:
Did you get any further with the remap? I've got a F31 328i, so am interested.
Thanks.
I've not as yet. I'm debating getting a RaceChip tuning box, I think it's £400 and claims 60bhp increase but I'm guessing it will be close to 40bhp. I'm just worried about it running lean and blowing up. Thanks.
Proper remaps are £600+ and I'm not sure I can justify over £500 (I know it's only £200 more but it's the fact it's more than £500!) for 40bhp.
Prinny said:
Looking good. Be interested to hear more feedback on the suspension after a few more miles. It's probably the biggest thing I'd like to do to mine, (but with Birds kit).
Oh, and did you ever fit the speakers?
All is going well with the suspension... I've done 2 trips to Thurrock and back and it doesn't feel any different on he motorway and is definitely still more comfortable over cats eyes than it was with standard suspension and run flats!Oh, and did you ever fit the speakers?
Quite a few miles done round the country lanes in Chipstead and I'm already gaining more confidence in pushing on. But to be honest, you don't drive the Z4 like I would of driven my Mini etc.
Embarrassingly I haven't yet
I'm hoping to spend a day detailing the car soon and I'll be able to do it then. Still extremely grateful for you sending them to me 
I assure you they will be fitted soon!Parsnip said:
Was never a massive fan of the Z4, but it does grow on you. Its perfect at chewing up miles as well as driving like a knob on the backroads.
Isn't the sharpest tool in the box, nor is it the prettiest, but as an allrounder it is hard to beat. I got rid of my Cayman, so Boxter was out, 370Z felt a bit cheap and nasty, SLK I hated (although never tried the proper engine) and the TT for me was too dull.
i keep toying with the idea of a remap of my 35is to squeeze out an exta 40 or so horses just because, but it rarely feels like it needs it, the handling is just right for the power it has - slightly unhinged and loose in just the right way, but so predictable - unlike my old Cayman, which had grip for days until it didn't and it tried to kill you.
I must admit that the white/white look really isn't for me, but the black bits offset it nicely. Saying that, mine is orange with orange interior and an orange racing stripe on the seats, so horses for courses I guess.
As far as MPG - 22-24 average, 30ish on the motorway. The comedy artilley barrage that the exhaust does in the Sport+ mode on downshifts can't help the economy.
It wasn't my first initial choice but that was only due to me presuming they'd be out of budget to be honest. Then realised I could get quite a late one with sensible miles in budget! I've always loved the Z4, e85 and e89 especially in m Sport trim with the 19" wheels!Isn't the sharpest tool in the box, nor is it the prettiest, but as an allrounder it is hard to beat. I got rid of my Cayman, so Boxter was out, 370Z felt a bit cheap and nasty, SLK I hated (although never tried the proper engine) and the TT for me was too dull.
i keep toying with the idea of a remap of my 35is to squeeze out an exta 40 or so horses just because, but it rarely feels like it needs it, the handling is just right for the power it has - slightly unhinged and loose in just the right way, but so predictable - unlike my old Cayman, which had grip for days until it didn't and it tried to kill you.
I must admit that the white/white look really isn't for me, but the black bits offset it nicely. Saying that, mine is orange with orange interior and an orange racing stripe on the seats, so horses for courses I guess.
As far as MPG - 22-24 average, 30ish on the motorway. The comedy artilley barrage that the exhaust does in the Sport+ mode on downshifts can't help the economy.
It's a quick car but it's not a true sports car. And that's fine by me. It works extremely well for me, roof down and swan around, sports mode and play with the paddles, cruise at 80mph comfortably and it doesn't require 100% attention to drive, you can be in a lazy mood and just get home.
When you say White / White do you mean the side repeaters? In the flesh I'd of preferred to go back to chrome than have the black ones. They looked terrible. I'm glad I did it otherwise I'd always be thinking what it would look like, but colour coded is definitely best. The black grills and hoops make a nice difference. I still want to sort out some sort of black Splitter but I don't want to ruin it with something I make so I'm trying to get one made.
I think I'm nearly there with exterior mods! I've had the lower part of the front bumper wrapped in Gloss Black and have put 12mm spacers on the rear :thumbsup: I originally bought the 12mm spacers for the front and had 20mm on the rear. Unfortunately I got a lot of rubbing on the rear so off they came and I put the 12's on the rear. Annoying as it looked perfect!
I'm in contact with someone about producing some sort of OEM inspired front Splitter and then I will definitely be done. I was tempted by a 35i exhaust conversion but I don't want it to seem like I'm trying to make it something it's not so decided against it.
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