Z4 Advice

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Mr Tidy

22,065 posts

126 months

Sunday 12th May 2019
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Result (finally)!

I think I've already posted on your thread on a more specific forum, but enjoy!

And I just seem to have a square set of 8J x 18" CSL reps that I don't need any more. laugh

Justin S

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3,637 posts

260 months

Monday 13th May 2019
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Mr Tidy said:
Result (finally)!

I think I've already posted on your thread on a more specific forum, but enjoy!

And I just seem to have a square set of 8J x 18" CSL reps that I don't need any more. laugh
Yup, thats me smile
Hmmmmm............. wheels...............may need some piccies on how they look on a car..............

Felix79

121 posts

64 months

Friday 17th May 2019
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Justin S said:
Yup, thats me smile
Hmmmmm............. wheels...............may need some piccies on how they look on a car..............
Welcome to the Z4 fold. Have you managed to get any pics of the car uploaded yet?

Justin S

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3,637 posts

260 months

Saturday 18th May 2019
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Felix79 said:
Justin S said:
Yup, thats me smile
Hmmmmm............. wheels...............may need some piccies on how they look on a car..............
Welcome to the Z4 fold. Have you managed to get any pics of the car uploaded yet?
Here is the first one from the drive home. Drives really nicely . 3 owner car and full BMWSH with it. Not many gadgets in it, which is fine by me , as less to go wrong. Been busy getting the polisher and potions on it. Left just the bonnet and bumpers now to do. Have ordered a set of CSL lookie likey alloys to be fitted next week at Elite Tyres and Wheels in Reading today. A bit more than a refurb but didnt like either of the alloys fitted to the Zeds



After a couple of nights , it was looking like this



With pressure on to paint the brakes and disc drums for the new wheels , tonight I have painted the rears and also replaced the brake pads , while in bits. Just have the fronts now to do. Will add a piccie when the new wheels are on . Need to get the front lower valance painted as damaged from a low kerb scuff, but there is places that sell a lower cover , which changes the shape a bit but stops low level chips, but although seen them, not sure where I can get one, then I wont need it painting !!


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Edited by Justin S on Saturday 18th May 20:28

Mr Tidy

22,065 posts

126 months

Saturday 18th May 2019
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Your car is looking good. thumbup

I know what you mean about the standard wheels - I've got a set of E89 wheels on mine. They have different offsets and sit much further out in the wheel-arches!

I bought a stick-on protector for my front valance off E-bay, but it's currently out of stock.

sandman77

2,366 posts

137 months

Sunday 19th May 2019
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Your car looks great. I only picked mine up yesterday and had a very enjoyable 4 1/2 hour drive home in it. Today I have already fixed the rattle that was coming from the passenger side window (the only niggle I had on the journey home).



Justin S

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3,637 posts

260 months

Sunday 19th May 2019
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Do like those alloys Sandman. Must admit I didnt want a black car as such a ballache to keep marking and marring off it, but they do look great and glad I did buy it .
I seem to be on a mission to get everything done in 2 weeks with mine. Today I have fixed the loose front driving light as being a missing screw and painted all the calipers and disc bells silver , rather than rustic brown . Ready for the new wheels. Also replaced the rear brake pads. They were marked as 06/ 07 the old ones, so dont doubt they were original pads from build. Really happy with ours and only day 8 smile

cerb4.5lee

30,177 posts

179 months

Sunday 19th May 2019
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I love the Z4 Coupe and it is such a lovely shape. They both look great! thumbupcool

Mr Tidy

22,065 posts

126 months

Sunday 19th May 2019
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My 1st one was Ruby Black, so I know what it's like trying to keep it looking good - especially when it lives outside!

It looked fantastic in strong sunlight, so in the UK that meant it mostly looked just black. rolleyes

So next time around I managed to find a blue one. Might as well have a gratuitous photo, given the topic!


Vroomer

1,864 posts

179 months

Tuesday 21st May 2019
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My Z4C is one of the last – I've had it for 10 years from new. Original star spoke composite alloys were replaced under warranty after five years but the replacements have corroded away in the same fashion.

What are the best bet replacement wheels?

Mr Tidy

22,065 posts

126 months

Tuesday 21st May 2019
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Vroomer said:
My Z4C is one of the last – I've had it for 10 years from new. Original star spoke composite alloys were replaced under warranty after five years but the replacements have corroded away in the same fashion.

What are the best bet replacement wheels?
I'm guessing when you mention star spoke composite alloys you are referring to the 108s, which always suffer issues with corrosion around the titanium bolt-heads that lifts the lacquer. Which is why I sold mine before they started to look scabby!

CSL replicas are very popular as they look great on a Coupe, or 224s (the OEM wheels for the M) but I went for my 295s as I wanted something different.

Vroomer

1,864 posts

179 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2019
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Mr Tidy said:
CSL replicas are very popular as they look great on a Coupe, or 224s (the OEM wheels for the M) but I went for my 295s as I wanted something different.
Thanks. Do you have a link/pics?

Justin S

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3,637 posts

260 months

Thursday 23rd May 2019
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Wheels maketh the car. I may have followed sheep on these but they work well with the car and very happy


cerb4.5lee

30,177 posts

179 months

Thursday 23rd May 2019
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^^^^

They really do suit that car. cool

Vroomer

1,864 posts

179 months

Thursday 23rd May 2019
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What are they, what do they cost and where can I get them from?

Thanks!!

Justin S

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3,637 posts

260 months

Thursday 23rd May 2019
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Vroomer said:
What are they, what do they cost and where can I get them from?

Thanks!!
Speak to Chris at Elite Wheels and Tyres in Reading and say I sent you.

Mr Tidy

22,065 posts

126 months

Thursday 23rd May 2019
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Wow, they do look great! cloud9

I've also read good things about cmwheels if you want a comparison.

Justin S

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3,637 posts

260 months

Thursday 23rd May 2019
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cerb4.5lee said:
^^^^

They really do suit that car. cool
Thanks Lee, I do think so and many years ago when I last considered buying a Z4 , thought these were the version of wheel I wanted.
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illmonkey

18,111 posts

197 months

Thursday 23rd May 2019
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Mr Tidy said:
Wow, they do look great! cloud9

I've also read good things about cmwheels if you want a comparison.
Got mine from CMWheels, can’t fault him.


Vroomer

1,864 posts

179 months

Friday 24th May 2019
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I know where Elite is, but where's CM?