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      03-24-2015, 08:06 PM   #419
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Tamber and Ryan here; Have a serious build going on with Tamber's 2011 Z4 35i. 400whp is the goal. mufflers removed, secondary cats cut out. VRSF 7" intercooler for a 335i we're working on getting fabricated right now along with VRSF downpipes which we are fabricating for VRSF since the AR design ones are wayyy to expensive (do our own work). A grand for downpipes lol? Anyways want to a build log on here and add our pics there. Cobb tuned is next after we get these parts fabbed on. Need to make a post I guess on here so I can start my own thread?
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      04-20-2015, 10:45 AM   #420
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Hello all,

New to the forum, just purchased a 2012 28i M Sport and waiting to pick it up on friday.

ill post a build thread when my accounts activated!

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      04-27-2015, 06:39 PM   #421
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Good evening all.
My name is Rich and I currently drive a 2011 3.0i Z4. I am the original owner and just turned 40M miles. Prior to my current Z4 I drove a 2007 Z4, and before that a 2000 Z3, I put a 107M miles on the Z3. I drive my Z4 year around.

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      05-25-2015, 10:42 PM   #422
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New 3.5is owner!

i have owned it since oct... and just love it. I have been drooling over this car for years and finally pulled the trigger after i found a great deal on a great car! To bad it seems the end is near. I now need more space.
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      05-27-2015, 05:02 AM   #423
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I just bought my second Z4, so now I am on both boards, E85 and E89... I am gonna sell my E85 with hard top however...
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      06-29-2015, 05:57 PM   #424
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Hi All,

Not purchased the Z4 yet but will be moving over from a modified TT. Looking forward to going back to a BM.
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      07-09-2015, 06:03 PM   #425
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Hey guys i am new to this forum too and i am looking to buy a Z4 and i was wondering what kind of mods i could do to the z also am i making the right decision by picking the 28i?
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      07-14-2015, 09:02 PM   #426
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Hey guys i am new to this forum too and i am looking to buy a Z4 and i was wondering what kind of mods i could do to the z also am i making the right decision by picking the 28i?
If you want to mod, I recommend a 35i, or 35is.
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      08-10-2015, 12:42 AM   #427
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If you want to mod, I recommend a 35i, or 35is.
Why's that?
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      08-23-2015, 03:24 PM   #428
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Why's that?
N54 motor is a gem. With a small investment you'll be putting down some serious power. I'm full bolt on ( front mount intercooler, downpipes, and drop in air filter) with a custom tune from Wedge and the car pulls like a freight train.

For suspension, take a look at the "robbing the M3" thread and you'll see how to swap the front control arms for E9X M plus some other goodies.
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      09-28-2015, 04:29 PM   #429
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Me and my Z4

Hello all, my name is Ed. Since last year I have a Z4 just like most of you. Enjoying it each day, but the most epic moment was my drive to Italy. On my way there I purposely drove through Suisse so the Stelvio-pass was unavoidable.

I have got the Mille Miglia edition, with the beautiful mat paint. On one of the pictures my bike is visible as well, it's a Triumph Street Triple.
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      11-09-2015, 03:34 PM   #430
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Hi, my name is Bobby, and I live in Montreal, Canada. I just picked up a 2011 35i last week, and I am happily enjoying the nice run of November weather that we are currently experiencing. I have been a BMW owner with no interruption since I purchased my first 5 series, a 1992 535. I have had other summer cars over the years, but never considered the Z4 until recently.

What a blast!

I haven't had a chance to take some quality photos, so I can only offer up a couple of recent snaps.

I have already learned much from this forum, and look forward to participating firther.

Cheers!



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      01-01-2016, 08:26 AM   #431
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New to the forum as well

Hi all,

I'm Christian. I'm from The Netherlands originally but I live in Switzerland now.
Got myself a wee Christmas gift this year: a 2010 23i in Tiefseeblauw with Canberra beige/black interior and dark wook trim

Been enjoying the warm Christmas days here in Switzerland by cruising around and now tucked her away for winter storage in the garage. Unfortunately due to a circumstance of events my trunk got closed when I already disconnected the battery for long term storage. So 4 days into ownership I got my first problem to worry about.

Anyway, I'm really excited and planning weekend trips for spring/summer already!
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      01-02-2016, 09:57 AM   #432
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Glenn Here. Just picked up this 2011 Z4 35 is on Christmas eve. Only had an opportunity to drive it a few times with the weather. So far its been great. Question - not sure if I am describing correctly but what determines the shape of the emblem just behind the BMW emblem in front of the door. Mine is short and I noticed some 2011's with a bit of a tail on it. You can see the difference in post # 422 above.
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      01-02-2016, 05:45 PM   #433
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It's part of the (minor) facelift if I'm not mistaken
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      01-06-2016, 02:11 PM   #434
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It's part of the (minor) facelift if I'm not mistaken
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      01-12-2016, 08:12 AM   #435
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Tamber and Ryan here; Have a serious build going on with Tamber's 2011 Z4 35i. 400whp is the goal. mufflers removed, secondary cats cut out. VRSF 7" intercooler for a 335i we're working on getting fabricated right now along with VRSF downpipes which we are fabricating for VRSF since the AR design ones are wayyy to expensive (do our own work). A grand for downpipes lol? Anyways want to a build log on here and add our pics there. Cobb tuned is next after we get these parts fabbed on. Need to make a post I guess on here so I can start my own thread?
Check out this thread. I posted my dyno and logs that made 398whp, 405wtq on crappie winter 93 only.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1209390

Since then I installed inlets, occ, rb valve, and ngk plugs.i also have the new afe intake on hand, waiting to install.

You can see the rest of my mods in my sig.
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      01-20-2016, 05:59 AM   #436
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Hi all,

I'm Christian. I'm from The Netherlands originally but I live in Switzerland now.
Got myself a wee Christmas gift this year: a 2010 23i in Tiefseeblauw with Canberra beige/black interior and dark wook trim

Been enjoying the warm Christmas days here in Switzerland by cruising around and now tucked her away for winter storage in the garage. Unfortunately due to a circumstance of events my trunk got closed when I already disconnected the battery for long term storage. So 4 days into ownership I got my first problem to worry about.

Anyway, I'm really excited and planning weekend trips for spring/summer already!
Pictures or it didn't happen of course, so hereby 2 pics I shot when test driving the car last month:



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      01-21-2016, 02:28 AM   #437
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I'm Paul, from Los Angeles, CA. Just picked up a 2015 sDrive 28i in Valencia Orange with Hyper Orange interior It's a beautiful car and love the 4-cylinder motor!

This is my first ever BMW. I was actually going to get a 2016 Mazda MX-5 but it was cheaper to lease the Bimmer! Great to join the club and can't wait till the weather gets warm again.

These are just some quick photos taken with my cell phone, better photos coming soon.





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      01-23-2016, 03:44 PM   #438
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I'm Paul, from Los Angeles, CA. Just picked up a 2015 sDrive 28i in Valencia Orange with Hyper Orange interior It's a beautiful car and love the 4-cylinder motor!

This is my first ever BMW. I was actually going to get a 2016 Mazda MX-5 but it was cheaper to lease the Bimmer! Great to join the club and can't wait till the weather gets warm again.

These are just some quick photos taken with my cell phone, better photos coming soon.
That's a cool colour! I never drove the 4-cyl but I'm sure it drives great, especially the 28i (not sure about the US, but here there's also the 20i.

I tried the new MX5 as well and, although it drives good and a new MX5 was the same price as my 2010 Z4, the Mazda was more 'toy-like' to me, despite the good materials and build. Oh, and it clearly did not help that I didn't really fit in it, being (not an unusual..) 1.86m (6.2'). That quite surprised me...

Comparing your interior pic to mine, it's the first time I notice the radio has changed. Did they move the display to the speedometer console?
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      01-24-2016, 12:20 PM   #439
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That's a cool colour! I never drove the 4-cyl but I'm sure it drives great, especially the 28i (not sure about the US, but here there's also the 20i.
We don't have the 20i in the US but I love the 28i, it's nearly as powerful as the 6 cylinder but gets much better gas mileage It also has a lot of torque so drives great!

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I tried the new MX5 as well and, although it drives good and a new MX5 was the same price as my 2010 Z4, the Mazda was more 'toy-like' to me, despite the good materials and build. Oh, and it clearly did not help that I didn't really fit in it, being (not an unusual..) 1.86m (6.2'). That quite surprised me...
I'm 1.84m and fit fine in the MX-5. It's great that Mazda put so much emphasis on saving weight but I think there is too much cheap plastic in the car and maybe they went too far....? But if the Z4 could lose some weight too it would be a great thing; the only thing I don't like about the Z4 is that it is pretty heavy for a roadster.

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Comparing your interior pic to mine, it's the first time I notice the radio has changed. Did they move the display to the speedometer console?
No the radio display is in the LCD panel which is hidden because the engine is off. I have the navigation/tech package so everything displays on the LCD.
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      01-25-2016, 11:02 AM   #440
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We don't have the 20i in the US but I love the 28i, it's nearly as powerful as the 6 cylinder but gets much better gas mileage It also has a lot of torque so drives great!
Yeah the 28i would have been my choice if I could afford a newer occasion or new car I have not driven a lot yet but I'm around 1:10 (l/km) so that's ok.


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I'm 1.84m and fit fine in the MX-5. It's great that Mazda put so much emphasis on saving weight but I think there is too much cheap plastic in the car and maybe they went too far....? But if the Z4 could lose some weight too it would be a great thing; the only thing I don't like about the Z4 is that it is pretty heavy for a roadster.
Behind the steering wheel I was alright but had to put the seat on the longest setting. Hence it would not allow me to adjust the back inclination, especially on longer trips I like to change position a little bit. However my knees hit the dashboard sitting on the passenger seat...
Losing some weight is always nice but, quite frankly, I think it drives more than fine as a nice weather cruiser trough the Alps, along the lakes, to the beach....just awesome and the hardtop feels more secure.




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No the radio display is in the LCD panel which is hidden because the engine is off. I have the navigation/tech package so everything displays on the LCD.
Ah off course. Mine is without any 'gadgets': manual, no satnav, etc. Not even cruise control though I quite miss that tbh. I didn't even check if it was equiped with it when I bought it cause I didn't think a Z4 could be equiped without....oh well.
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