New (to me) Z4MC

fins · 04-12-2009, 10:05 AM

Just traded my 2007 3.0si for a 2007 Z4MC, 19k miles, CPO. Came with tint and, more importantly, CDV delete! It was a turn-in previously leased by one of the master BMW techs at the dealership I got it from. Absolutely nothing wrong with the car. Totally different characteristics from the si. Added clear bra while I was at it. Needed it for the drive from Atlanta. Here are obligatory pics:

epbrown · 04-12-2009, 11:33 AM

Nice! Can you really get away with that front tint?

fins · 04-12-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by epbrown

Nice! Can you really get away with that front tint?

Thanks. Yep, the tint's a concern. I doubt I can get away with saying it's 35%

ATX750i · 04-12-2009, 01:20 PM

you probably could get away with saying its 35% cause the contrast of balck to white plays tricks on the eyes but then the LEO would pull out this thing with a lazer and it measures the tint percent.

ZStig · 04-12-2009, 01:20 PM

how different is it from the si?

ATX750i · 04-12-2009, 01:30 PM

I was lucky enough to test drive one and was very dissapointed when the drive was over and had to get back in my 2.5i. Its literally a night and day difference.

Erhan · 04-12-2009, 01:36 PM

@fins: Congrats! Now you have to have a carbonfiber roof. At least that's what I was planning to do if I got a white one but I ended up with a black.

@Roffle Waffle, I used to have 3.0i, so I'm not able to answer your question directly, but I can tell you from 3.0i to M is a BIG step. Engine sounds and responds completely different. Suspension is stiffer. The car unfortunatelly is heavier and it is easy to feel that.

fins · 04-12-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

how different is it from the si?

as previously stated, night and day difference. i can see where i can get in trouble with this M. Just alot more muscular than the Si.

fins · 04-12-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by erhanh

@fins: Congrats! Now you have to have a carbonfiber roof. At least that's what I was planning to do if I got a white one but I ended up with a black.

i started considering the CF roof when I saw the car waiting for me. It compliments the dark tint. What are those things going for these days?

Mikewarlover · 04-12-2009, 06:44 PM

nice car gotta love alphine white (i had two cars in the color!) Personally i don't think Cf roof is worth it unless u have a lot of money to spare or is just a hard core track junkie. If u are after look get a good shop to cover the top with vinyle and u should be good to go.

Burt Reynolds · 04-12-2009, 06:59 PM

Carbon roof- Only saves 6lbs anyway. If it was 20lb+ from the top of the car then I would consider it. Some guys here in Chicago are doing a carbon fiber vinyl wrap of their roof (M3) and it looks good. Plus they can peel it off at a later date if they desire. I think it costs a couple hundred for the wrap...if you so desired the carbon look.

fins · 04-12-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Burt Reynolds

Carbon roof- Only saves 6lbs anyway. If it was 20lb+ from the top of the car then I would consider it. Some guys here in Chicago are doing a carbon fiber vinyl wrap of their roof (M3) and it looks good. Plus they can peel it off at a later date if they desire. I think it costs a couple hundred for the wrap...if you so desired the carbon look.

the wrap sounds interesting. is there a website available?

Tonybest · 04-12-2009, 08:21 PM

Congrats... looking goood

Burt Reynolds · 04-12-2009, 09:38 PM

Not sure there is but look for a vinyl shop that wraps cars/buses and the like for commercail purposes. That is who does it here in Chicago. They have to special order the vinyl though. You might check the E46 M3 boards in your region to see if anyone has already found a vendor...could save you some leg work.

Almost forgot to say- Conga-Rats on the new car!

fins · 04-12-2009, 10:06 PM

Thanks, Mr Reynolds

Hawkeye · 04-13-2009, 08:53 AM

Congrats! What was the price difference that you fotted from the 3.0si to the M. I have been wanting to trade up as well but haven't found a deal worth it yet.

vachss · 04-13-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Congrats! What was the price difference that you fotted from the 3.0si to the M. I have been wanting to trade up as well but haven't found a deal worth it yet.

Look at previous post http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249797. Sure looks like an $8K swap cost. Low enough to sorely tempt the si drivers among us...

Crimson92 · 04-13-2009, 04:28 PM

conga rats...lol

congrats on the car

love aw

Hawkeye · 04-13-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by vachss

Look at previous post http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249797. Sure looks like an $8K swap cost. Low enough to sorely tempt the si drivers among us...

cool, thanks

fins · 04-13-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

cool, thanks

Yep, those were pretty much the numbers. Plus the $500 rebate from BMWCCA for CPO cars. I just sent off the paperwork today. That's $500 of newly found mod money!!!!

wasupdu · 04-13-2009, 08:25 PM

Sharp looking car

fins · 04-13-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JHastings0826

you probably could get away with saying its 35% cause the contrast of balck to white plays tricks on the eyes but then the LEO would pull out this thing with a lazer and it measures the tint percent.

Had my shop run the meter on it. 17.5% !!! They said there was no way they could approve it unless I got a Dr's excuse saying my eyes were sensitive to the sun. I was told the most they could go was 28%.

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fins Private First Class 2 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: May 2008 Location: Laurel, MS iTrader: (0)	New (to me) Z4MC Just traded my 2007 3.0si for a 2007 Z4MC, 19k miles, CPO. Came with tint and, more importantly, CDV delete! It was a turn-in previously leased by one of the master BMW techs at the dealership I got it from. Absolutely nothing wrong with the car. Totally different characteristics from the si. Added clear bra while I was at it. Needed it for the drive from Atlanta. Here are obligatory pics: __________________ THEN: 2007 Z4 3.0si Coupe, Alpine White/Beige, Premium/Sport, MODS: Axxis Deluxe Pads, Sirius NOW: 2007 Z4MC, Alpine White/Black Nappa, Carbon Leather Trim, MODS: CDV Delete, Axxis Deluxe Pads, Clear Bra, Tint, Shorty Antenna, XM, Zaino
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epbrown Colonel 60 Rep 2,128 Posts Drives: BMW M Coupe, Porsche Boxster S Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Nice! Can you really get away with that front tint?
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ATX750i Captain 32 Rep 746 Posts Drives: 2009 Honda Civic Si Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Minette, AL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 Z4 2.5i [0.00]	you probably could get away with saying its 35% cause the contrast of balck to white plays tricks on the eyes but then the LEO would pull out this thing with a lazer and it measures the tint percent. __________________ Johnathan 03' 2.5i Maldives Blue Roadster - SOLD 09' 2.0 Polished Metal Metallic Honda Civic Si - Current
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ATX750i Captain 32 Rep 746 Posts Drives: 2009 Honda Civic Si Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Minette, AL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 Z4 2.5i [0.00]	I was lucky enough to test drive one and was very dissapointed when the drive was over and had to get back in my 2.5i. Its literally a night and day difference. __________________ Johnathan 03' 2.5i Maldives Blue Roadster - SOLD 09' 2.0 Polished Metal Metallic Honda Civic Si - Current
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Erhan Colonel 87 Rep 2,464 Posts Drives: Cooper S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	@fins: Congrats! Now you have to have a carbonfiber roof. At least that's what I was planning to do if I got a white one but I ended up with a black. @Roffle Waffle, I used to have 3.0i, so I'm not able to answer your question directly, but I can tell you from 3.0i to M is a BIG step. Engine sounds and responds completely different. Suspension is stiffer. The car unfortunatelly is heavier and it is easy to feel that.
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Mikewarlover Major 40 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: white Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond BC iTrader: (0)	nice car gotta love alphine white (i had two cars in the color!) Personally i don't think Cf roof is worth it unless u have a lot of money to spare or is just a hard core track junkie. If u are after look get a good shop to cover the top with vinyle and u should be good to go. __________________ Modified CDV/Rogue Engineer Short Shifter/ RE Diablo Exhaust/ Matte Black Grill/Lighted ZHP shiftknob/Stubby Antenna / 19inch gunmetal Neez Super Euro Cross on Michelin
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Burt Reynolds Captain 53 Rep 689 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Windy City iTrader: (0)	Carbon roof- Only saves 6lbs anyway. If it was 20lb+ from the top of the car then I would consider it. Some guys here in Chicago are doing a carbon fiber vinyl wrap of their roof (M3) and it looks good. Plus they can peel it off at a later date if they desire. I think it costs a couple hundred for the wrap...if you so desired the carbon look. __________________ 2007 M Coupe w/NAV/Premium/Extended Leather, Clearbra, DICE, 4.10 BMW Motorsport Polished LSD, Active Autowerke Gen IV Headers, Supersprint Race Exhaust and X-Pipe, ESS Tuned DME, KWV3 Coilovers, Volk RE30, OEM Strut Tower Brace, Short Antenna, JL AMP, JL 10W7, Valentine V1.
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Burt Reynolds Captain 53 Rep 689 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Windy City iTrader: (0)	Not sure there is but look for a vinyl shop that wraps cars/buses and the like for commercail purposes. That is who does it here in Chicago. They have to special order the vinyl though. You might check the E46 M3 boards in your region to see if anyone has already found a vendor...could save you some leg work. Almost forgot to say- Conga-Rats on the new car! __________________ 2007 M Coupe w/NAV/Premium/Extended Leather, Clearbra, DICE, 4.10 BMW Motorsport Polished LSD, Active Autowerke Gen IV Headers, Supersprint Race Exhaust and X-Pipe, ESS Tuned DME, KWV3 Coilovers, Volk RE30, OEM Strut Tower Brace, Short Antenna, JL AMP, JL 10W7, Valentine V1.
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fins Private First Class 2 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: May 2008 Location: Laurel, MS iTrader: (0)	Thanks, Mr Reynolds __________________ THEN: 2007 Z4 3.0si Coupe, Alpine White/Beige, Premium/Sport, MODS: Axxis Deluxe Pads, Sirius NOW: 2007 Z4MC, Alpine White/Black Nappa, Carbon Leather Trim, MODS: CDV Delete, Axxis Deluxe Pads, Clear Bra, Tint, Shorty Antenna, XM, Zaino
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