r/BMWZ4

My 2008 3.0i with a 6spd manual. Still makes me smile whenever I get behind the wheel on a beautiful day.

I posted about whether the Z4M roadster was ultimately the right car for me a week or two ago. I wanted to say thank you for all the opinions and advice about how to approach the car.

And what I learned about the Z4M is that it does drive extremely well. It's a special car. And it also taught me about what I'm looking for and not looking for. I need a mid-engine roadster, not a FR. My style of driving simply isn't aggressive enough to extract the "hot chili" factor out of the car. https://youtu.be/0FTcr2IFeg0 to know what I'm talking about.

I'll probably look at doing a listing on BAT or CNB, or otherwise offer the car for a bit of a discount on a FBM or similar pre-listing. It's a 17k mile interlagos blue, no-nav example. I made sure to do the tires, oil, filters, etc. It's always had regular oil, brake, steering and coolant changes.

The prior owner originally installed an aftermarket muffler and AFE intake. I put the stock mufflers back on the car and have a stock intake to install as well. Only issues with the car are some plastic cracking on the rear compartment and some minor headrest wear on the back of the seat. Those plastic pieces can be found on eBay, I don't have any interest in trying to remove and replace them.

Anyway, thank you for all your comments and direction. I really wanted to compliment this community on helping me find good info before I bought one, and certainly while I owned it as well.

so basically ive got a 2.0l 2007 e85 and im wanting to get the exhaust loud and beautiful as everyone can imagine, the thing is ive only seen content and equipment for the 6 cylinders. can someone pls let me know what the best options are out there whether thats just deleting stuff or actually getting a new system/parts. if you have one yourself with stuff done to it id love to hear! cuz ive genuinely not even seen any vids on modified 2 litres.

Thanks 🙏

My first serious car;
I’m in love with this thing, I’ve had it for 4 months and it drives amazingly.

Just installed a big brake kit and honestly it improves the car’s looks and handling a lot

Any idea what this is? I’m kind of swaying away from lifters because the noise stays constantly with RPMs even when you get it up to redline. Volume doesn’t increase but frequency does with revs. Definitely not rod knock - oil is clean and the car pulls hard. Has driven 20k with this noise according to previous owner. 🤷‍♂️

While I have owned my R nineT Urban GS for five years, I am finally the happy owner of a Z4 M40i. It took some time to find one with the specs (and the price) I was looking for, but I finally came across someone looking to exit his lease on a mid-2022 with only 15,000 km (9,300 miles). Absolutely amazed by the car’s comfort (it’s my daily) while also being a seriously fun ride!

Had no idea they were even produced in BMW’s deep green metallic(a43)but it looked spectacular! Pictures from my cell don’t do this color justice that’s for sure. So hoping the fella who owns it follows this thread because I’ll post the link to the oil cooler cover his ride is missing.

I’m having trouble diagnosing this light. It turns off when I’m driving on the highway, but it flickers on and off when I’m at low idle. I’ve already changed the oil sensor and done an oil change. Can you suggest any other possible causes before I take it back to the mechanic?

Today, when the car was started, the three witnesses appeared at the same time.

Check the level of the tyres and they are correct.

I press the DTC and Flat Tire buttons and they do nothing.

Does anyone have any idea what it could have been? Only at the weekend will I be able to make a scan.

I run 245/40R18 on front and rear on my e86. Will be time for new tires soon.

Occasionally the fronts rub when I hit a bump at speed. Was thinking of a staggered setup. Wanted to get thoughts from the community from those who do.

Thinking maybe a smaller width on the front set? What would you do?

I unfortunately fudged it up during my first attempt with a cheapo Japanese kit and decided to take it to a detailer instead to fix the fuckup.

BMW Z4 E85 2.0 N46

What's the likely culprit for coolant leaking under the left side of the engine? I've pressure tested the system and found no obvious leaks but after a half hour drive I've pulled over and noticed a steady drip

143k miles. I think it was time.