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Adi's 2007 E85 Z4 M Roadster
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AdiS
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mcajee said:
I tried the ZHP Knob. But I noticed that on the Z4 M the ZHP knob makes the throw *very* short with a noticeable increase in shift effort. When driving the car hard, this was not a problem but around town it was a lot more tiresome. I felt that the weighted "long" gear knob was the best middleground, and has the added benefit of maintain the stock appearance.
UpNcOmiNg!
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What an awesome car!
Gee that is clean! Where did you get the leatherique treatment from? I need something proper to treat my old car.
Gee that is clean! Where did you get the leatherique treatment from? I need something proper to treat my old car.
BeemerFanatic
Events Organiser
Did I see that this car is for sale?
AdiS
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Just in case anyone has been wondering, this car is still around. I'll put a brief update here to bring the thread somewhat up-to-date.
Despite the mileage growing very slowly in the last 5 years, I still use this car relatively frequently and enjoy it a lot. As you can see below, it's mostly behaved itself mechanically. I took care of rod bearings and I'm really glad I did - at 78,000km they were in shocking condition - something I have noticed to be a bit of a trend with Z4 M - the rod bearings usually come out looking worse than you'd expect for the mileage compared to E46 M3s.
There have been times when I have considered selling, but it's just such a special car in such nice condition, I really can't bring myself to sell it. It's so much fun, and such a unique car. After several years, it's still a winner in my book.
2020
01-Jun-20
Replacement Washer Pump
07-Jul-20
New Spark Splugs
New Windscreen Wipers
13-Aug-20
New MAF Sensor (Bosch)
06-Oct-20
78,071km
Inspection 1 Service
Donford BMW
Valve Clearance Adjustment
Diff & Gearbox Fluid
Valve Cover Gasket
Connecting Rod Bearings
Clean Throttle Bodies
12-Oct-20
Wheel Center Caps
Wheel M Stickers
Refurbish Wheels
14-Oct-20
Sport Short Radio Aerial
2021
01-Oct-21
83,274km
Donford BMW
Oil Service
Brake Fluid
New Battery
New Constant Pressure Valve
2022
19-Sep-22
2x Stabilus Boot Shocks
26-Sep-22
87,070km
Brilliant Mechanical Workshop
Oil Service
Brake Fluid Flush
Coolant Flush
Clean ITBs and ICV
13-Dec-22
Brilliant Mechanical Workshop
87,528km
Engine and Transmission Mounts (Genuine BMW)
Installed BlueBus Bluetooth
2023
16-Oct
Idler and Tensioner Pulley (INA)
AC Tensioner (INA)
Main Belt (Continental)
01-Dec-23
89,000km
New Battery (Willard 652 70AH 590CCA)
2024
08-Aug-24
90,777
Garage 808
Oil Service (BMW 10W-60)
Brake Fluid (RBF600)
Diff Fluid (OEM with Friction Modifier)
18-Nov-24
91,053km
Garage 808
Replace Front AntiRoll Bar Drop Links (OEM)
ReGas AirCon
23-Nov-24
91,125km
Cape City Auto Centre
Replace 4x Tires Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Wheel Alignment
2025
23-Apr-25
92,200
The RetrofitLab
Osram D2S Xenon Bulbs
Installed Evo FX-R Xenon Projectors
03-Jun-25
92,237
Garage808
Remove Tracking Device
Secure Right Engine Mount Bracket Nuts
Secure Positive Battery Terminal
A few pics showing proof of life:
Despite the mileage growing very slowly in the last 5 years, I still use this car relatively frequently and enjoy it a lot. As you can see below, it's mostly behaved itself mechanically. I took care of rod bearings and I'm really glad I did - at 78,000km they were in shocking condition - something I have noticed to be a bit of a trend with Z4 M - the rod bearings usually come out looking worse than you'd expect for the mileage compared to E46 M3s.
There have been times when I have considered selling, but it's just such a special car in such nice condition, I really can't bring myself to sell it. It's so much fun, and such a unique car. After several years, it's still a winner in my book.
2020
01-Jun-20
Replacement Washer Pump
07-Jul-20
New Spark Splugs
New Windscreen Wipers
13-Aug-20
New MAF Sensor (Bosch)
06-Oct-20
78,071km
Inspection 1 Service
Donford BMW
Valve Clearance Adjustment
Diff & Gearbox Fluid
Valve Cover Gasket
Connecting Rod Bearings
Clean Throttle Bodies
12-Oct-20
Wheel Center Caps
Wheel M Stickers
Refurbish Wheels
14-Oct-20
Sport Short Radio Aerial
2021
01-Oct-21
83,274km
Donford BMW
Oil Service
Brake Fluid
New Battery
New Constant Pressure Valve
2022
19-Sep-22
2x Stabilus Boot Shocks
26-Sep-22
87,070km
Brilliant Mechanical Workshop
Oil Service
Brake Fluid Flush
Coolant Flush
Clean ITBs and ICV
13-Dec-22
Brilliant Mechanical Workshop
87,528km
Engine and Transmission Mounts (Genuine BMW)
Installed BlueBus Bluetooth
2023
16-Oct
Idler and Tensioner Pulley (INA)
AC Tensioner (INA)
Main Belt (Continental)
01-Dec-23
89,000km
New Battery (Willard 652 70AH 590CCA)
2024
08-Aug-24
90,777
Garage 808
Oil Service (BMW 10W-60)
Brake Fluid (RBF600)
Diff Fluid (OEM with Friction Modifier)
18-Nov-24
91,053km
Garage 808
Replace Front AntiRoll Bar Drop Links (OEM)
ReGas AirCon
23-Nov-24
91,125km
Cape City Auto Centre
Replace 4x Tires Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Wheel Alignment
2025
23-Apr-25
92,200
The RetrofitLab
Osram D2S Xenon Bulbs
Installed Evo FX-R Xenon Projectors
03-Jun-25
92,237
Garage808
Remove Tracking Device
Secure Right Engine Mount Bracket Nuts
Secure Positive Battery Terminal
A few pics showing proof of life:
AdiS
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Benji
Well-known member
How did you find the projector upgrade? Would love a review of them, cost, performance, ease of install?
Took the E46 projectors apart and found the projector with a weird dirt film over them, but the main culprit (I suspect) was the reflector behind the projector, the chrome had lost its shine, so it is probably time for me to upgrade/repair them
Took the E46 projectors apart and found the projector with a weird dirt film over them, but the main culprit (I suspect) was the reflector behind the projector, the chrome had lost its shine, so it is probably time for me to upgrade/repair them
AdiS
Well-known member
Install is best done with the headlights out of the car. To do this, you have to take the bumper off which isn't technically difficult, just a little time consuming the first time you do it. It helps to have an extra pair of hands when refitting to get it all aligned.
Once you've done that, access into the back of the headlight is relatively easy, and the old projectors screw out, and the new ones screw in.
Here's a link to the results from my 330i with the same upgrade: https://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/threads/round-2-adis-2004-bmw-330i-m-sport-6mt.77008/post-1406675
The projectors are from RetrofitLab based in NL.
