TitanTim's Z4 piccies

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Wed 18 Apr, 2012 15:12

Hi all,

Finally picked the Z4 up today but unfortumately the weather has been the pits

and its still chucking it down now

Anyways managed too get some pics at the dealers, all I can say is........ I'm chuffed too bits

Really pleased I bought that wall guard from Halfords yesterday

Cheers,

Tim.

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Wed 18 Apr, 2012 15:16

Congratulations on and best of luck with the new Z4, Tim. She's a beauty.

You even got a "Z" in the number plate.

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Wed 18 Apr, 2012 15:36

///M_aniac wrote:Congratulations on and best of luck with the new Z4, Tim. She's a beauty.

You even got a "Z" in the number plate.

Cheers, just wished the sun would make an appearance

I asked the dealer if there was any chance they could get a Z in the reg somewhere

Tim.

PCSAM · Post by **PCSAM** » Wed 18 Apr, 2012 16:49

stunning car mate .enjoy in good health .........

('_')Z3 · Post by **('_')Z3** » Wed 18 Apr, 2012 17:10

Congrats Tim, finally the wait is over and boy was it worth it

you must have a smile from ear to ear
What's your first mod

Brian H · Post by **Brian H** » Wed 18 Apr, 2012 17:36

What an absolutely beautiful car. I love the look of the new Z4. Congrats Tim

Mint · Post by **Mint** » Wed 18 Apr, 2012 17:44

Hi Tim, what a beauty, I bet you're really pleased. Lets hope the weather gets itself sorted soon, this rain can't last forever. I'll give you a wave if I see you about

John1950 · Post by **John1950** » Wed 18 Apr, 2012 17:56

Phew!
An absolute beaut - I bet you're pleased.

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Wed 18 Apr, 2012 18:42

Thanks for the kind replies

Tim.

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Wed 18 Apr, 2012 18:51

('_')Z3 wrote:Congrats Tim, finally the wait is over and boy was it worth it you must have a smile from ear to ear
What's your first mod

There is not much you can do in terms of mods, could swap to the 19s and trying too find a carbon rear diffuser but looks like China is the only source so a bit unsure on that one, basically just fitted the mud flaps and smoke chrome wheel nut covers, I think this one will be staying a bit more standard than the Z3.

Tim.

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Wed 18 Apr, 2012 19:35

Looks lovely! Great choice tim.

Mmm carbon diffusers, if only they did one for mine

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Wed 18 Apr, 2012 19:45

get the smart top roof module...

£250 well worth it ....
Looks very nice Tim.. Are you to blame for this rain then?

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Wed 18 Apr, 2012 19:53

Looks fantastic Tim, its always nice to pick up a brand new car

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Wed 18 Apr, 2012 20:17

shantybeater wrote:Looks lovely! Great choice tim.

Mmm carbon diffusers, if only they did one for mine

Thanks James, to be honest I spent a small fortune in carbon bits on the 1 Series only to sell it

due to limited bits for the E89 it might be doing me a favour

Tim.

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Wed 18 Apr, 2012 20:20

gookah wrote:get the smart top roof module... £250 well worth it ....
Looks very nice Tim.. Are you to blame for this rain then?

Cheers Pete, funny you should mention that, I been having a gander on youtube and looks nifty, you can lower the roof from the keyfob but not put it back up and you have to be staionary to work the roof at all so module does appeal

Tim.

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Wed 18 Apr, 2012 20:22

Jonttt wrote:Looks fantastic Tim, its always nice to pick up a brand new car

Thanks Jon, its a little brand new smelly on the inside

Tim.

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Wed 18 Apr, 2012 20:29

Big congrats Tim.
Fabulous looking new toy...

A.

Ian_C · Post by **Ian_C** » Wed 18 Apr, 2012 20:58

Looks great Tim, need to update your sig pic now

TitanTim wrote: Cheers Pete, funny you should mention that, I been having a gander on youtube and looks nifty, you can lower the roof from the keyfob but not put it back up and you have to be stationary to work the roof at all so module does appeal

Are you sure about this? I thought the new z4 just had the roof mechanism beefed up to allow you to operate the roof at up to 25mph. To quote from the press release:

"BMW Z4: retractable hard top can now be opened and closed at speeds of up to 40 km/h.
It is well known that the BMW Z4 can be swiftly transformed from coupé to and open-top roadster, since opening the dual-section hard top is fully automatic and takes just 22 seconds. And closing the roof is even faster, taking just 19 seconds. As of spring 2012, the comfort and functionality of the roof kinematics are improved a stage further. A reinforced hydraulic system means that the driver can now open or close the hard top while travelling at speeds of up to 40 km/h, enabling an even more flexible response to the vagaries of the weather."

There also seems to be a software fix to do this (although the earlier E89 cars won't have the beefed up hydraulic mechanism). See here for info.

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Wed 18 Apr, 2012 21:05

Alfie wrote:Big congrats Tim.
Fabulous looking new toy...

A.

Thanks Alfie,

Tim.

whiteminks · Post by **whiteminks** » Wed 18 Apr, 2012 21:13

Looks really great Tim. I would never let Sharky go and I love Toadster but the new Z4 is lovely and is in my mind for a reliable daily driver.

I hope you enjoy her to the full if the weather ever improves!

P

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Wed 18 Apr, 2012 21:14

myredzed wrote:Looks great Tim, need to update your sig pic now

TitanTim wrote: Cheers Pete, funny you should mention that, I been having a gander on youtube and looks nifty, you can lower the roof from the keyfob but not put it back up and you have to be stationary to work the roof at all so module does appeal
Are you sure about this? I thought the new z4 just had the roof mechanism beefed up to allow you to operate the roof at up to 25mph. To quote from the press release:

"BMW Z4: retractable hard top can now be opened and closed at speeds of up to 40 km/h.
It is well known that the BMW Z4 can be swiftly transformed from coupé to and open-top roadster, since opening the dual-section hard top is fully automatic and takes just 22 seconds. And closing the roof is even faster, taking just 19 seconds. As of spring 2012, the comfort and functionality of the roof kinematics are improved a stage further. A reinforced hydraulic system means that the driver can now open or close the hard top while travelling at speeds of up to 40 km/h, enabling an even more flexible response to the vagaries of the weather."

There also seems to be a software fix to do this (although the earlier E89 cars won't have the beefed up hydraulic mechanism). See here for info.

Hmmmmm thanks for that, to be honest I just assumed not, but need too have a good read of the handbook yet to confirm.

The one thing that needs getting used too is the electronic parking brake, there has been a bit of hoo har on the Z4 forum as BMW mentioned in the specs that the 2.0 came with hill assist when in fact it doesn't, I know some who had ordered and then found out it didn't come with hill assist were thinking of cancelling, it turned out the 3.5i came with hill assist and BMW printed all the brochures up the same. I don't find the EPB and lack of hill start assist too much of a problem but I can see if you live in a hilly area in traffic it could be a pain as with the EPB its either on or off, you can't hold the car like you can with a manual hand brake

Tim.

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Wed 18 Apr, 2012 21:28

whiteminks wrote:Looks really great Tim. I would never let Sharky go and I love Toadster but the new Z4 is lovely and is in my mind for a reliable daily driver.

I hope you enjoy her to the full if the weather ever improves!

P

Thanks alot Paula, still loving the Z3 at 4 years ownership which says alot to how addictive the car still is. If you do consider a Z4 my advice is too keep an eye on BMW's offers as mine came with free M Sport upgrade and £7200 dealer contribution, not sure they will be doing this offer again for a while, maybe next winter as basically dealers were told to increase Z4 sales over last winter hence the financial incentives for customers.

Tim.

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Wed 18 Apr, 2012 21:56

TitanTim wrote:
gookah wrote:get the smart top roof module... £250 well worth it ....
Looks very nice Tim.. Are you to blame for this rain then?
Cheers Pete, funny you should mention that, I been having a gander on youtube and looks nifty, you can lower the roof from the keyfob but not put it back up and you have to be staionary to work the roof at all so module does appeal

Tim.

Nope... it will also close the roof off the key fob, and it will also work roof up/down up to 40km/hr according to website
http://www.ppcgb.com/BMW/Z4-E89-2009--- ... smart+top/
Plus fold your mirrors and unlock after you take the key out of the ignition
and on sale for £234

so now..... you really do want one....

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Thu 19 Apr, 2012 19:22

gookah wrote:
TitanTim wrote:
gookah wrote:get the smart top roof module... £250 well worth it ....
Looks very nice Tim.. Are you to blame for this rain then?
Cheers Pete, funny you should mention that, I been having a gander on youtube and looks nifty, you can lower the roof from the keyfob but not put it back up and you have to be staionary to work the roof at all so module does appeal

Tim.
Nope... it will also close the roof off the key fob, and it will also work roof up/down up to 40km/hr according to website
http://www.ppcgb.com/BMW/Z4-E89-2009--- ... smart+top/
Plus fold your mirrors and unlock after you take the key out of the ignition
and on sale for £234

so now..... you really do want one....

Hmmmmm I'm unsure as yet, I really need to dig the hand book out and see if you can lower the roof whislt on the move, salesman didn't mention it, I did spec power folding mirrors which I'm finding very useful in my tight parking spot

Tim.

Ferdinand · Post by **Ferdinand** » Thu 19 Apr, 2012 20:14

Hi TitanTim,

A big congrats from Denmark - nice colour! 2 Zeds... I'm guessing that neither will experience much much weather (read: any at all)

I hope you have great weather soon to enjoy your new motor - drive carefully

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Thu 19 Apr, 2012 20:41

Ferdinand wrote:Hi TitanTim,

A big congrats from Denmark - nice colour! 2 Zeds... I'm guessing that neither will experience much much weather (read: any at all)

I hope you have great weather soon to enjoy your new motor - drive carefully

Thanks so much Ferdinand

Cheers,

Tim.

Toony · Post by **Toony** » Fri 20 Apr, 2012 22:09

Tim, the new addition looks fantastic - will we get to meet her at Silverstone ?(hopefully sunny by then).

'A thing of beauty is a joy forever' !

Well done a brilliant choice,

Toony

Ragtop · Post by **Ragtop** » Sat 21 Apr, 2012 08:47

Great looking car Tim. I always stare and admire the lines of the new Z4. A real head turner.

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Sat 21 Apr, 2012 21:01

Cheers everyone

Managed to snap some more pics in between the washing and the showers

Tim.

Jamezee · Post by **Jamezee** » Sat 21 Apr, 2012 23:16

Very nice TT

Althulas · Post by **Althulas** » Sun 22 Apr, 2012 01:32

Very nice Tim I hope the weather is kind to you soon do you can really enjoy your new ride, did you go for the four pot version in the end?

Ferdinand · Post by **Ferdinand** » Sun 22 Apr, 2012 07:17

Althulas wrote:Very nice Tim I hope the weather is kind to you soon do you can really enjoy your new ride, did you go for the four pot version in the end?

Har aa look into the engine compartment of a new 328i the other day - nowadays it looks like you only get a half engine.... looks like the dealer was very generous with the vinyl makup on the tyres and plastic in the engine compartment.

What are the specs' on the car TitanTim?

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Sun 22 Apr, 2012 10:18

Althulas wrote:Very nice Tim I hope the weather is kind to you soon do you can really enjoy your new ride, did you go for the four pot version in the end?

Thanks Athulas, yes I did, I test drove the 2.3 6cyl but ordered the 2.0 4 cyl as it was the only model benefitting from the 7K dealer contribution

Tim.

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Sun 22 Apr, 2012 10:25

Ferdinand wrote:
Althulas wrote:Very nice Tim I hope the weather is kind to you soon do you can really enjoy your new ride, did you go for the four pot version in the end?

Har aa look into the engine compartment of a new 328i the other day - nowadays it looks like you only get a half engine.... looks like the dealer was very generous with the vinyl makup on the tyres and plastic in the engine compartment.

What are the specs' on the car TitanTim?

BMW are phasing out the 6cyl in favour of the twin scroll turbo fours, sad fact is its all about emissions of which the 6cyl can't compete. The 4 cyl engine will be making its appearance across all models.

The 2.0 lump in mine is 181bhp which is to replace the old 2.3 6cyl engine. I'm really not that bothered its not a 6cyl, it performs well, better on fuel than the 6cyl and with it being a smaller unit lighter and it sits further back over the front axle to aid 50/50 balance so win win all round.

The dealer hasn't done the vinyl makeup

I have

its how it should be to bring the car upto standard

Cheers,

Tim.

Althulas · Post by **Althulas** » Sun 22 Apr, 2012 15:51

Tim can you do a write up on the performance and economy figures once you get the chance to put a few miles on her.

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Sun 22 Apr, 2012 16:09

I'd be interested to hear what it sounds like? does it still have the bmw noise? I would assume fuel economy should be pretty good?

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Sun 22 Apr, 2012 17:01

No probs will report back how the economy fairs.

It certainly doesn't sound like a 6cyl but the exhaust is surpisingly sporty i.e. rorty when starting up, I'm told BMW have added a sound generator whatever that is on the exhaust to try and mimic the 6cyl sound which apparently can be piped through ICE but I'm unsure if you have too have the iDrive too allow for this.

Really haven't revved the engine yet as being good running in

Tim.

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Sun 22 Apr, 2012 19:33

Once its run in Tim you must get some inside/outside videos for us of the engine note

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Sun 22 Apr, 2012 20:14

shantybeater wrote:Once its run in Tim you must get some inside/outside videos for us of the engine note

Will do, I feel a video coming on

Tim.

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Mon 23 Apr, 2012 16:39

TitanTim wrote:I feel a video coming on

g8jka · Post by **g8jka** » Mon 23 Apr, 2012 18:12

TitanTim wrote:
Will do, I feel a video coming on

Tim.

Z4 reversing up the drive, Z4 pulling back down the drive

Nice car anyway Tim and obviously the best colour. Can't believe you only brought titanium silver just so you didn't have to change your name

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Mon 23 Apr, 2012 18:41

g8jka wrote:
TitanTim wrote:
Will do, I feel a video coming on

Tim.
Z4 reversing up the drive, Z4 pulling back down the drive

Nice car anyway Tim and obviously the best colour. Can't believe you only brought titanium silver just so you didn't have to change your name

ahaha i do remember seeing that video...

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Mon 23 Apr, 2012 19:41

Well funnily enough I have just bought a new HD cam so a perfect opportunity

to film a little roof action

Regarding colour it looks like alot of peeps on Z4Forum who ordered the new 2.0 went for white, must be half a dozen new Z4s that have just been taken in delivery all looking the same

I really didn't know what colour too go for, I knew I wanted to spec the red interior but really wanted a red Zed but thought it would look a bit too much with a red interior as well. Darker colours are always out for me, swirls etc always seem too show up, which really left silver, white or Sterling grey

White can look stunning especially with 19s you can spec on the Z4 and the walnut leather interior but just played safe with silver and it really goes nicely with Coral red, bonus is I can keep my forum name

Sterling grey look good but I wasn't sure of SterlingTim

Tim.

Badman gee · Post by **Badman gee** » Mon 23 Apr, 2012 20:20

bazza has a white one.

it looks lovelly in white too.

John1950 · Post by **John1950** » Tue 24 Apr, 2012 09:21

TitanTim wrote:

Well funnily enough I have just bought a new HD cam so a perfect opportunity to film a little roof action

Regarding colour it looks like alot of peeps on Z4Forum who ordered the new 2.0 went for white, must be half a dozen new Z4s that have just been taken in delivery all looking the same

I really didn't know what colour too go for, I knew I wanted to spec the red interior but really wanted a red Zed but thought it would look a bit too much with a red interior as well. Darker colours are always out for me, swirls etc always seem too show up, which really left silver, white or Sterling grey White can look stunning especially with 19s you can spec on the Z4 and the walnut leather interior but just played safe with silver and it really goes nicely with Coral red, bonus is I can keep my forum name Sterling grey look good but I wasn't sure of SterlingTim

Tim.

It wouldn't have had the alliterative ring to it.