All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

Nope, the hard-top is not convertible. Think in those four-season countries, some people may prefer to put on the hard-top (over the soft-top) during winter.

Aligning it so that it sits properly is an art as well......

 

[cupholders]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

I got a spare motor for the roof top .... you interested ?

EH SERIOUS AH!?!?
I let you know on the parts i need first ok? BBM you.

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

EH SERIOUS AH!?!?
I let you know on the parts i need first ok? BBM you.

Sent you a PM....

 

[wanaka]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

At least your motor still works man. My hydraulics + motor for the soft top is busted. It's PURE manual now. Good for tricep workouts..

Wow, bro... manual operated??? Can it be done?? My Z aging now... the unlocking mechanism are getting erratic now... Most of the times pop out fully, sometimes halfway... Lazy to have it check..

 

[wanaka]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

By the way, any folks replace their transmission fluid? if yes, at which interval?

 

[ac323]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

By the way, any folks replace their transmission fluid? if yes, at which interval?

Hi Wanaka,

some owner did at 40k or 50k..............80k will be good ( according to PML )


* can try BVO, J4C or BOSS
cheers

 

[78S BMW Z4]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

EH SERIOUS AH!?!?
I let you know on the parts i need first ok? BBM you.

Red bean really well-stocked. impressive.
See, Cupholders, u never know what u will get if u never share your problems.
Bros here v helpful 

 

[cupholders]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

You're thought?
Heading down to BOSS tomorrow to discuss about the shipping. Bored of the stock 03 look.

Hmmmm, saw the GURT ones but the splitter alone costs $700 sgd-ish. That's insane man...

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

By the way, any folks replace their transmission fluid? if yes, at which interval?

Did over 2 stages -

1. Change fluid only

2. 40k later drop the pan, change the filter and change the fluid.

The old fluid is like kopi C. New ones look like wine...........

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

You getting the alpina spoiler as well ?

You're thought?
Heading down to BOSS tomorrow to discuss about the shipping. Bored of the stock 03 look.

Hmmmm, saw the GURT ones but the splitter alone costs $700 sgd-ish. That's insane man...

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

Red bean really well-stocked. impressive.
See, Cupholders, u never know what u will get if u never share your problems.
Bros here v helpful 

More like kena mis-diagnosed by the workshop and bought for nothing ....... sian.

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

Wow, bro... manual operated??? Can it be done?? My Z aging now... the unlocking mechanism are getting erratic now... Most of the times pop out fully, sometimes halfway... Lazy to have it check..

I got an extra roof unlocking motor sitting in the store room. Let me know if you want......

 

[cupholders]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

No uh, probably getting the aero spoiler. Best looking..

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

No uh, probably getting the aero spoiler. Best looking..

Agreed .......

 

[RaidenGear]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

EH SERIOUS AH!?!?
I let you know on the parts i need first ok? BBM you.

Luuuucky you hahahaha. Hopefully it's the right part

 

[cupholders]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

Luuuucky you hahahaha. Hopefully it's the right part

LUHLUHLUH, Haven seen you in so llongg. How's the 'playboy' coming along?

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTCrXUF-lX4]YouTube - BMW: The young & hip (Are you what you drive? Pt 3)[/ame]

 

[78S BMW Z4]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

'Bring More Women'...oh man.
I do agree ppl associate Bimmers as d younger crowd as compared to Mercs. Coincidentally, was looking at SLK before d E85! Prefered d front & d hardtop. But E89 is sexier than SLK IMO.

Gonna return to Boss soon...brake pads change, rotors change, sensors change, spark plugs change. Problem with not being a 1st owner......hope no other major probs!

Next stop to grooming...and consider whether to overhaul the HU. Exceeding budget......

 

[cupholders]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

'Bring More Women'...oh man.
I do agree ppl associate Bimmers as d younger crowd as compared to Mercs. Coincidentally, was looking at SLK before d E85! Prefered d front & d hardtop. But E89 is sexier than SLK IMO.

Gonna return to Boss soon...brake pads change, rotors change, sensors change, spark plugs change. Problem with not being a 1st owner......hope no other major probs!

Next stop to grooming...and consider whether to overhaul the HU. Exceeding budget......

Hahahah, don't be disappointed in the E85, it's a pretty car
Well why not spend the weekends grooming your car??? Good exercise hahaha

 

[valjean]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

'Bring More Women'...oh man.
I do agree ppl associate Bimmers as d younger crowd as compared to Mercs. Coincidentally, was looking at SLK before d E85! Prefered d front & d hardtop. But E89 is sexier than SLK IMO.

Gonna return to Boss soon...brake pads change, rotors change, sensors change, spark plugs change. Problem with not being a 1st owner......hope no other major probs!

Next stop to grooming...and consider whether to overhaul the HU. Exceeding budget......

Hey bro, I was in exactly the same shoes as you - I started my search by looking at the SLK and also liked the hard-top and the front (but must have AMG kit). I was eventually swayed towards the E85 because I wanted a roadster that could also perform and live up to its sporty aspirations. In the same price bracket was only the pre-facelift SLK200 with supercharged 1.8L (164bhp, I think).

Having gone with the E85, its looks and strong lines are really growing on me. Other than the front where the AMG SLK gives it good competition, I'd say the Z4 looks better from all other angles. Plus the soft-top now seems like an advantage - open and close only 8s compared to 22s!

 

[cupholders]

Re: All about Z4 (E89/ E86/ E85) thread

Hey bro, I was in exactly the same shoes as you - I started my search by looking at the SLK and also liked the hard-top and the front (but must have AMG kit). I was eventually swayed towards the E85 because I wanted a roadster that could also perform and live up to its sporty aspirations. In the same price bracket was only the pre-facelift SLK200 with supercharged 1.8L (164bhp, I think).

Having gone with the E85, its looks and strong lines are really growing on me. Other than the front where the AMG SLK gives it good competition, I'd say the Z4 looks better from all other angles. Plus the soft-top now seems like an advantage - open and close only 8s compared to 22s!

SLK top 22seconds?!!? Well nothing can beat mine la , open and closes 2second. ahahaha