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I owned an S54 Z3 and stupidly sold it a few years back and now have an S54 Z4 as the latter was much cheaper . The Z4 is really a much better roadster all round in terms of handling ,comfort although I only use them as weekend toys ,so can't comment as daily drivers . I also like the modern look of...

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I've owned Z3 and Z4 both S54 variants and can testify that clutch is if anything stiffer on Z4 . I also suffer from severe osteoarthritis of both knees and get by taking Arcoxia 60mg as required .

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I still rather like the classic retro looks of the Z3 but the Z4 is simply a better car all round IMHO

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cheers

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Ta for that

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numpty quick question
is the S54e engine chain or belt driven -just want know re mileage fro changing the timing belt if it has one -if not then no worries
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ok cheers

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I'll take that as being the Strong strut then

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Please can someone tell me what is the bottom line wrt the cheapest front strut brace to fit a S54 roadster -ie one which fits ,does the job , looks good and easy to fit without any mods .
Or is the only one that fits the Strong Strut ?

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iI'e got a well sorted S54 Z3M with DSC and have driven the Z4 3 litre and in terms of an every day drivers car the Z4 wipes the floor with the Z3M IMHO -i can drive thru twisy bits in the Z4 at speeds with confidence that i wouldn't even dare to do in my Z3M -and in terms of useable speed on the ro...

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i got my locaql bmw indie to inspeact on ramp for 40 quid -then list of faults -back to dealer to rectify at cost of 1.5k -then i payed for the car once it was reinspected to my complete satisfation
Try warranty direct [they will do haggling ] or click4warranty -which cover everything

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hope you are having better luck with your N95 than your ZM -my N95 was a real dog of a phone and got rid instead for E61 -much more reliable and better sat nav than N95 -which kept crashing

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i had 4.6 wedge and it scared me to death and cost me a fortune to keep on the road But i agree that a Z3M is the closest thing to a Griff in concept and it looks great too [but not a sexy as a Griff ] Actually id go for Z4 3.0 as when i tested one recently the handling was night and day cf to my Z3...

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Go to your GP and get some montelukast 10mg tabs [an anti-leukotriene ]-and take one each day with cetirizine over the counter -and also budesonide spray 100ug over the counter 1 squirt once daily [these are both cheaper OTC than Rx] -antihistamines on their won are not very effective -need to block...

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i just bought for 3 quid a tape cassette to 3mm jack plug adapter which works very well actually -looks like you've taken out your original unit -and it means i can still play all my old cassettes and use my ipod as well

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Is it likely to do any lasting damage if i occasionally bounce off the rev limiter in 2nd or 3rd -im just thinking about bearing shells and the S54 engine ?

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with regard to the confidence issue of the Z4 v Z3 -ok the latter does indeed have a bit of reputation -in the same way that a Griff does as being a bit of a hnadful and not to be messed with But nonetheless the confidence with the Z4 for me stems from the feel it gives me and the communication i ge...

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Well maybe it all depends on hair colour of your SWMBO and mine -my SWMBO has blonde [natural mind] hair which sets off the phoenix yellow v nicely -but i reckon it would also good in a black car :D But i agree that babes and MILF's look good in any proper sports car -always nice to get a cheeky wav...

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ok thats good to know

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What is a normal oil temp on a warm summers day [we do have them here occasionally in Scotingland you know ] with : A] Pottering about at 2-3 k rpm in 5th B] Faster driving using say 6-7 k rpm in 2nd and 3rd -obviously i dont rev the engine till its > 60 Im seeing 100 for B and about 80 for A -is th...

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Well i havent driven a boxter yet but i'm certainly up for it if it's that much better than the the Z4, like folk keep saying -can it really be that much better -i find that hard to believe So i'm guessing from what's been said above that the Z4M is set up different to the Z4 3.0 -is that right ? Wh...

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I went to my local BMW dealer yesterday and asked for a drive in a Z4 3.0 -only had 150 miles on the clock -s0 without even asking my name he cheucked me keys ,said it was fulled and insured and to bring it back later on in the afternoon.I must have an honest face .So i took it out for an hour and a...

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Not for sharing here im afraid

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i thought when use tyre weld that it makes the tyre a write off and cant be repaired -so is this ture or not
actually i wasnt aware my car had a space saver -must go and investigate now

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being a girlie car

-mine was previously owned by a MILF -so no wear on my seat -im only 65 kg so not a problem so far but ill be more carefully getting in and out
Have to make sure SWMBO doesnt drive it too often as that could stress the bushes

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oh yes thats a real fine road -ive a holiday home in machrihanish -was there this weekend
I would just love to take the Z down there as i never got to do it in the 7 -i'm usually travelling down there with smbo and the 3 dogs

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No it wasnt axis but t'other restaurant there called indigo 60 quid with 1 glass of wine -main and pud -thats way OTT IMHO -maybe ive lost touch with prices in Londonshire if you folk reckon thats a good value The turbot portion was truly tiny -looked more like a starter to me Ok so this gorgeous ba...

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i just bought a 3 quid cassette tape to 3mm headphone jack connector -and it works a treat -much better than FM transmitter which i use in XC70 for my ipod,along with a 3 quid tape head cleaner -and ive got all my options now for ICE -ie all my old cassettes ,CDs and now my ipod -my cup overfloweth ...

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sounds like you a decent time over in Bridlington -we were in Machrihanish -but in SWMBOs Sorento with our 3 collies
Hope the weather holds this week for some blatting

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Sounds like fun at your house then

And your SWMBO sounds like a good sport

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So come on tell the truth which do you prefer to drive when you have the option in your house -the 3 or 4 ?
Also here is clearly more evidence that the Z is a girlie car

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Stayed there 2 weeks ago while on business
One of the best small boutique hotels i've ever stayed in and good value for where it is -v unlike any other hotel in the USA
Staff are just superb ,rooms are huge and amazingly appointed
Would not stay anywhere else if i ever go back on business

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just stayed there while on business today in Londonshire
Don't go there unless someone else is footing the bill

Poky but nice comfortable room
Stingy food portions and uber pricy even by Londonshire stds

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Im sure honest john in the sat telegraph would be interested in your story and help you persue it to your complete satisfaction.

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Dont get me wrong i had lots of fun in the 7 -and it must have floated my boat cos i had 4 flavours incl an utterly bonkers 247 bhp VXE . But as you get older the hassle factor starts to annoy you -like it not starting ,the oil leaks ,the constant need to balance the webers ,getting a harness on and...

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ok seems i set myslef up there -was worth it to read pingu's rebuttal

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my local bmw dealer are delivering me a perfect match [gave them the chassis #] in a kit for 13 quid incl p and p to my door Now interestingly he said there are actually 2 shades of phoenix yellow and gave me the precise colour code for mine from the chassis #-does anyone know how there can be 2 sha...

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im # 3

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Well you never know -there are a lot of mug punters out there -especially in Englandshire where money seems to grow on trees -we jocks are more canny

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Just had an incredible blat out to perth to pick my son up This car is just astonishing and ive still got nowhere near its capabilities -Im just totally blown away and grinning from ear to ear In fact its more thrill to drive than my 7 -what have i been doing messing around in old bangers for all th...

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Blimey another uber hot day -and i have to go to perth to get my sons passport photo taken -so it will have to be M -and a cracking drive back thru perthshire on empty roads Better still I got my tape player working after buying 3 quid cleaning tape of ebay -so i cant wait hear all those oldies agai...

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cheers

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Any one know where you can get proper touch up paint sticks for stone chips and the like -aside from going to the local bmw franchise ?

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maybe it was swmbo that put him off

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Agree looks like a very nice car -i'd actually worry a wee bit with such a low mileage -as its often better for a car to be driven than laid up over time -does anybody else agree with that sentiment . Id certainly want a careful inspection on a ramp before i bought it and all the fluids replacing pr...

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So i'm out with smwbo again as its such a loveley evening here in Angus -and i'm away in Londonshire from Wed ,so wanted to make the most of it -actually can't keep her out of this car -she has never shown any interest in any of may past summer sports cars [Elan ,Healey ,7s ,TVR ].Then SWMBO spots a...

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thought so

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Is the steering wheel adjustable

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agree will use Vmax
have now found pressures as well as you say -thanks -2.2 all round

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job done -thanks ever so much for the fix

out for blat now while tis sunny

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