buying a z4

[Jeffroom]

Hi sanjav,u got ur car yet?.....guys!!! wit the tv/sat/nav some how is not so important la....i do read some treat thr is a problem wit the monitor,sometimes it doesn't really open up fully coz i tink is the mechanical problem la..so imagine everytime u used it is going 2 open n close all the time..so thts will gv u a headeache sometimes...but neway im happy tht are so many Z'ers around...lets meet up if u guys got ur car..Happy Z'ing.......

 

[sanjay nv]

hi tkw,
well said mate, i know,really i know the feeling to have cool gadget,i'm up there with you too,buddy. yeah,what's 3 grant to buying a ride for 240grant,right.
well,like your pick on colour.let us know when u get her

hi jeff,
yeap got her yesterday.
why not,sure.....lets catchup for a cuppa.

 

[Jeffroom]

hi sanjav, u muz be a happy man 2day bro..lolzz...oh yes lets catchup bro...u plan 2 do nethg yet on ur ride??

 

[eymc]

Hi narhanms,

Good day to you...saw your posting long ago about your black beauty but the price is too steep for me.......its a brilliant setup though.....but its just not in my $$$ frame. sorry bro.

Sanjay,
Thanks for advice, truly appriciated. As for those gadgets like u say us being humans will always want all even paying for pennies!!! hahaha.

Tkw,
Bro what if we share the cost to make the tv workable? i meant the Nav system afterall its dvd based, can we burn the disc so we can all share?

Jeff,
thanks for those down to earth comments man...if its only going to be cosmetic in time to come therefore from now onwards i won't be paying too much attentioned when i do my hunting.

Thank you once again to see you all so active here and i do learn alot from all this....we will definately have a cuppa soon...perhaps even a Char Kway teow in Penang? ahahahhaaa u know who is treating right??

 

[sanjay nv]

hi sanjav, u muz be a happy man 2day bro..lolzz...oh yes lets catchup bro...u plan 2 do nethg yet on ur ride??

oklah,u can say nice 2drive around topless,yes,i'm taking her to singapore to my regular dude,first get her diagnosed and change all the wear n'tear perts then we'll see, perhaps the tyres and rims.oh yes doing vcool 2moro.

 

[Jeffroom]

Hi eymc...thx in advanced for u char kuay teow,hahaha.....Hi sanjav, we should meet up after ur s'pore trip so i lcan earn 1 2 thgs bout bimmer...Thx!!!!

 

[tkw]

Hi Guys,

The Z bug has got me big time. It's working time now and I'm on the net.

eymc, i'm definitely working on the navigator. Am looking at several units for sale on Ebay and just making sure to get the right and working one. I'll keep you posted on my progress. It's not too difficult from what I see but some deft hands on soldering will be needed.

sanjay, do keep us update on what we should look out for in the Z4 after your Singapore trip!

Char Kway Teow? Come come, all are welcome!

Have a real nice day guys.

 

[tkw]

Hi Sanjay,

Does your Z4 came with a paddle shift and MF steering wheel? Mine's just a plain 3 spoked chrome finished wheel and I want that function.

So I'm getting the MFSW retrofit kit part 65 71 0 304 943. Since you are going to Singapore, would you be able to help me enquire about the price and contact? Only if it is not too inconvenient.

Thanks alot.

 

[sanjay nv]

Hi Sanjay,

Does your Z4 came with a paddle shift and MF steering wheel? Mine's just a plain 3 spoked chrome finished wheel and I want that function.

So I'm getting the MFSW retrofit kit part 65 71 0 304 943. Since you are going to Singapore, would you be able to help me enquire about the price and contact? Only if it is not too inconvenient.

Thanks alot.

same as yours mate,will do buddy,i shall check it for you,no worries.

 

[Jeffroom]

Hi guys..thr will be another Z4 member ere.My fren juz bought a Z4 black wit hamann bodykit and rims 03 2.5 he bought for 225k.

 

[eymc]

awesome !! post some pics man.....let us see!!!

 

[Jeffroom]

sure...i will take some pict wen he take his car..will keep u guys update...

 

[tkw]

awesome !! post some pics man.....let us see!!!

Hi eymc, have you got your Z4 yet? Post some pics here if you already did! I'm going to do mine soon. It's going to cost me something like RM3K to retrofit the navigator for use here, less the map disc. I'm going ahead and will post here on my progress when time comes.

 

[eymc]

Great , Tomorrow i ll have another look on another unit and i'll should seal the deal end of this month or begining of Arpil.

TKW, pls show me your Nav system when you are done. I wanna know as well.

Cheers.

 

[mikesps]

I did the Japanese spec. Z4 NAV conversion last year, with help from Jochen in NZ. Let me know if you have any problems.:top:

 

[sanjay nv]

I did the Japanese spec. Z4 NAV conversion last year, with help from Jochen in NZ. Let me know if you have any problems.:top:

MATE,
i might need ur help,i've got a friend who just bought a x5, with japanese spec and nav, how do u get it runing?

 

[lumo62]

Z4 hard top

Hi Guys,

I am thinking of upgrading to a Z4 and I am just wondering does it comes with dual function meaning hard/soft top version?

 

[tkw]

Hi Guys,

I am thinking of upgrading to a Z4 and I am just wondering does it comes with dual function meaning hard/soft top version?

Depends, the Z4 comes standard with either a manual or automated retractable canvass top. You'll have to buy the hardtop separately (optional) and have it fixed on the car separately. To do this first you will have to retract the soft top fully and then fixed the hard top on. It's a 2 men job, unless you have an overhead winch to suspend the roof (heavy!) while you position it in place.

It's unlike the Peugeot 207 CC or Merc SLK where these cars are classified as coupe convertible. People mostly go for the hardtop (on the Z4) if the car is extensively used in winter, to protect the driver and the canvass top from harsh elements. From prying hands too, of course!

 

[mikesps]

Japanese sat nav

MATE,
i might need ur help,i've got a friend who just bought a x5, with japanese spec and nav, how do u get it runing?

Sanjay,
Sorry, I have been away at work.

The japanese sat nav system is completely different to what the rest of the world uses, and will not work here. You need to replace it with a "rest of the world" sat nav box. I bought a BMW Mk4 system on e-bay, (search for bmw sat nav mk4) got the correct connectors and swapped the wiring over, then had to add wires for a reverse signal and wheel speed sensors and finally bought the navigation disc from BMW here.

Check out this forum for more info..

http://www.x5world.com/navigation-system/

 

[sanjay nv]

Sanjay,
Sorry, I have been away at work.

The japanese sat nav system is completely different to what the rest of the world uses, and will not work here. You need to replace it with a "rest of the world" sat nav box. I bought a BMW Mk4 system on e-bay, (search for bmw sat nav mk4) got the correct connectors and swapped the wiring over, then had to add wires for a reverse signal and wheel speed sensors and finally bought the navigation disc from BMW here.

Check out this forum for more info..

http://www.x5world.com/navigation-system/

no worries about the delay,mate. thanx for the great insides on the sat nav, will let my mate know.once again, thanx 4the share,buddy.