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d0mokun

Hi Dean,

I'll send a message to you now.

All the best
Dan

d0mokun

Hi everyone, Due to the fact I've no longer got my R53, I have one Intravee II & the Alpine KCA-420i adaptor available. The Alpine unit comes boxed and with instructions. Both units work perfectly and are as-new. The Intravee is attached to the KCA with a bit of velcro from when I had it install...

d0mokun

As much as I love the S54 and the Z4M in general, I must say I think that the 3.0L would be the best of both worlds; power (aka, fun) and economy. The Z4M is very costly when it comes to fuel, servicing and insurance- anything with an M badge is! The 3.0's still make the same wicked sound, have most...

d0mokun

Thumped it until my hand hurt (ooh matron)! It just seems to hang in its place.

Now it's the weekend I may try removing the bumper completely, and refitting. Might take the wheels off for a cleaning, too.

Best
Dan.

d0mokun

Hi gookah,

Thanks for the advice- I'll give it a try tomorrow.

How much pressure should be applied? Can I break anything if I give it a bit of persuasion, or is it the case that it needs quite a bit to clamp in again?

Dan.

d0mokun

Happy new year.. or so I thought! I managed to start the new year with a bit of a bang: One of those metallic 'bangs' that also accompanies a really sick feeling. My judgement lapsed when attempting to park in a multi-storey facility in Sutton. I attempted to park the M in a space around half a foot...

d0mokun

A lovely car! The colour of your alloys is absolutely fantastic.

Dan.

d0mokun

Hate to be a grump, but the HID mandate is absolutely welcome in my books. As said previously, I'll no longer be blinded by chavs (hopefully) and people that insist on leaving fogs on as well as really high power searchlights..

d0mokun

Ahh naff. With the forum being down (for me) for so long, I totally forgot to check up on the event.

Hope it was a good one. The weather was quite wet this morning

d0mokun

One thing I miss from the TT I had is the spoiler. I'd love to get some sort of spoiler on the Z4, but.. that's a pretty expensive one. Really expensive. Not entirely sure if the split design works. If I close one eye, it looks good. Then when I look again.. looks dodgy.. I think it looks good. Or d...

d0mokun

I'm 23 and with my Z4M, insurance is hell. Admiral insured me last year for a good £2000 less than they quoted for this next year. Needless to say, I went elsewhere..

Dan.

d0mokun

That's a lovely example! Stunning colour on both the body and alloys.

Dan.

d0mokun

For me it'd be my previous car: an 08 Audi TT. It ran perfectly for the two years that I had it, came with plenty of creature comforts of good quality, and the 2.0T engine gave plenty of kicks. Steering it precisely was an easy task, and it could take corners like it was on acid. I miss it, but don'...

d0mokun

I silently observe very often. I'd presume a lot of people do the same!

d0mokun

Here's quite a terribly narrated video.. I dislike talking on cam!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GgkwJGK ... =autoshare

If I can demo any more bits, let me know.

Dan.

d0mokun

Wilco! I can put my new 4S to the test. I'll grab a few vids of the system in action tomorrow.

Best
Dan.

d0mokun

I did a lot of research on this for my Z4M a few months back. If you want full iPod connectivity and head unit display etc, then the Intravee & Alpine unit are your best bet -> http://www.toysinyourcar.com/acatalog/intravee.html . I unplugged my cd changer and used the new kit. About a half-hour...

d0mokun

Stunning car!

Dan.

d0mokun

I too have noticed that recently.. seems like every other car in the Birmingham area has a tatty smurf hanging from the rear.

d0mokun

I regularly terrorise that area.. will have to keep an eye out

d0mokun

Saw a nice Z4M Coupe today in the Bullring car park, Birmingham. It was parked in the H2O car wash bit.

Reminded me that I too need to wash my M.

d0mokun

Sorry to butt in- just wanted to say club parking or not, I intend to attend!

Thanks for starting this thread.

Dan.

d0mokun

Cosford is a lovely place- wish I'd heard about the meet there before it happened! If there's another happening, maybe a thread could be started? I'd like to attend! Your Zed looks lovely- a very cool colour. In your last photo, what is the bright blue car behind the Focus? I can't put my finger on ...

d0mokun

gookah wrote:
d0mokun wrote: As an M driver, I keep my own paper and a pen in my car, as well .....

Wrapped to the hair spray with a rubber band?

I dearly hope that the original scribe will get home from work and lay claim to the note, lol. It was under my wiper.

Honest, guv.

d0mokun

You're an M driver! Meant to be helping my cause here LOL.

Here's a comparitive note (took me two attempts.. I had to add the caveat for obvious reasons).

Dan.

d0mokun

Har har to all of you

d0mokun

Around 3 weeks back I returned to my car after lunch to find a wonderful note on it, from the owner of an immaculate grey Z4 parked next to me. My car was the rather black Z4M. I didn't have a chance to write a note back, though it totally made my day! The note is on my work noticeboard still.. Than...

d0mokun

Great photos. I was in my old hometown of Burton on Saturday and failed to see a single Zed.. !

Best
Dan.

d0mokun

Hi lukedon,

It's simple to install the firmware. You burn the image to a disc, stick that in the navigation computer, and the system will walk you through the install process.

Best
Dan.

d0mokun

Hi chaps, Yesterday I had my M diagnosed by a BMW dealer in order to work out why the car is unhappy- it often goes into limp mode, often throws the ECU/ emissions/ traction light, and often runs a little rough. Turns out that a new manifold potentiometer is required, along with a significant amount...

d0mokun

Lovely. The yellow calipers are a good touch too.

I came to the M from a TT 2.0TFSI. Thought I'd miss having a turbo- certainly don't. The M still surprises! The stereo is seldom turned up or on because of the infectious noises the machine makes.

Happy motoring!

d0mokun

AHA! Thanks for the tip

Macca- yep, Z4M.

Judging by eye, around 4 inches clearance either side is about right- it's tight. PDC goes off constantly.

Best
Dan.

d0mokun

Hi macca, Around 70 inches on mine, maybe a little more or less. I found it very challenging to measure without scratching it! I've got a garage with an access point of around 78 inches in width. I can get into with no issues- opening the doors however is nigh on impossible, so I don't use it. Best ...

d0mokun

Hi Gary,

That's excellent- thanks. I'll read up on things over lunch tomorrow! I feel a project coming on..

Dan

d0mokun

Hi Gary, Many thanks! The ones behind the seats are probably the weakest in the whole car- they definitely don't support loud music if the fader is set even slightly to the rear, or even central. I have to set it slightly forward else it'll distort. I'll take a soft instrument to the panels tomorrow...

d0mokun

If I go with the 'mod' where the hell on the windows shall I put it. If I put it in the wrong place I might upset someone :shock: I went through exactly the same dilemma on Sunday, just before going to Gaydon. I went for the position as in that (totally lovely) Z3 above- directly above the tax disc...

d0mokun

I took my M to the Supercar Sunday event and it was quite fun (my first time out to something like that)!

So I'll be booking my tickets shortly.

d0mokun

Hi Daz/ Gary, I've got the DVD Nav HIGH system (non DSP). Had a look on that RealOEM site to see if it listed the midrange speaker sizes, but it doesn't appear to. I gather there are subs or large-ish speakers behind the seats- there are grilles there instead of cubby holes. Also the sound quality o...

d0mokun

Hello everyone, Sorry for yet another question! I've got the Hifi Loudspeaker system installed in my M. At the moment, the bass is fine (pretty kicking actually on the right types of music) but the midrange is a bit weak and likes to try and give up at higher volumes. Where would be a good place to ...

d0mokun

Saw a lovely grey coloured Zed M tonight in Walsall Tesco Extra.

d0mokun

Aha- that'd be excellent. I'll drop a PM.

Thanks
Dan.

d0mokun

Hi Canman,

Thanks for the info! My Zed is a 56 plate. If there are retrofit kits around, then that bodes well.

I shall see what the ebay says..

Best
Dan.

d0mokun

Hi chaps, I realise I have an M but figured the cup holder is probably uniform across all Z4's- sorry if this is not the case. My driver-side cup holder seems to be a bit stubborn at the best of times. It often sticks open and will not close without using an uncomfortable amount of force. At the mom...

d0mokun

I'm looking at going, with the Z4M.

d0mokun

Saw two Z4M's today.. one red coupe at the Walsall end of the Birmingham Road, and a black roadster at the Queensway in Birmingham city.

Both looked great!

d0mokun

Really lovely car- the interior /really works too.

d0mokun

Hi chaps! Thanks for all the responses. I've been silently watching here for a few weeks and must say it seems like a great board to be a member on. Certainly a lot more friendly than other owner's club sites! The annunciators all cleared yesterday, having filled the car a few times with Vpower and ...

d0mokun

Hi everyone, I picked up my 'new' Z4M Roadster today. Have to say- I totally love it. The noise is quite a knee trembler! Coming from an 08 TT, it's a bit different.. but definitely a monster. Only problem is before I got home, the emissions and engine warning lamps came on... :-( Anyhow, time for a...

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Please HELP! Started the new year with a bang.. :-(

Black Z4MC, Bullring

Ascot - note left on my Z4M!

Sick M diagnosed- costly!

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