RE: Z4monster's BMW Z4

[Z4girl]

In response to Z4monster - I collected my brand new 3 litre Z4 in December, after owing an SLK 230 kompressor - what a stunning car in design, ext and int, the run flat tyres are a little hard and are taking quote a while to get used too, especially around the roads in Surrey..... I adore the engine, even though i haven't even gone over 4.5k revs yet. Cannot wait.............. to let her open up.

[anniesdad]

Make sure you locate the DSC button and switch it off. Much more fun without traction control on. Nice choice.

p.s. taken a while for you to post your first post! Have you been out driving the car all this time?

>> Edited by anniesdad on Friday 29th April 16:32

[z4monster]

Get some more mileage on it and then you can really give it some rice. They are so super smooth right up to the red line. I gave one of the guys at work a go in mine last week and I think he's a convert from the TT he's currently got.

How are you finding the runflats. People on the Z4um are changing for standard tyres and a can of spray in the boot. Not sure what I will do when they need replacing.

[mad driver]

how much are the runflats as an option are they worth it

[Gimlet]

My understanding is that Runflats are standard as they are on the Mini.
I've got normal tyres on mine because of the 19 inch Alpina wheels, with a mini-compressor and foam to repair a puncture temporarily. (Standard on Roadster S Lux)
I'm told by people who have driven both types of tyre that handling and ride are improved with the normal type.

[2 Smokin Barrels]

Gimlet said:

My understanding is that Runflats are standard as they are on the Mini. I've got normal tyres on mine because of the 19 inch Alpina wheels, with a mini-compressor and foam to repair a puncture temporarily. (Standard on Roadster S Lux) I'm told by people who have driven both types of tyre that handling and ride are improved with the normal type.

How do you know if you've had a puncture?

[Gimlet]

If the tyre is flat the compressor plugs into the in-car socket which is then plugged into the foam and then onto the tyre valve.
It reinflates the tyre with foam and aledgedly allows the car to be driven to a place for tyre repair/replacement.
TVR operate a similar system with cans of compressed foam and I whipped these out of my Tuscan before I traded it in so as I have a backup, though it should be said that I'm not convinced I would trust either and a phone call to BMW Recovery would probably be my first option.
The Tyre Pressure monitor within the car is still there but I believe it to be inoperable on the Alpina.

[z4girl]

The runflats were not an option when I bought the car even though I did upgrade to the 18" Ellipsoid spokes - but its so noisy when driving on the crappy roads around Surrey. I would look at changing when I need too.

Has anyone got the auto gear box - how do they find the sports mode?