Finally !!! – I’ve got one…..

[Chaz Ricorn]

Technically I’ve already introduced myself, but this is more an intro to my wheels, so I’ve finally found & taken delivery of my Z4, it’s a 2006 3.0Si Sport auto with 44,500 miles on it.

Night Blue metallic with pearl leather - It has SatNav, 6 speed with paddle shift, heated, electric memory seats, cup holders, cruise control and Xenon lights.

It also apparently has M Sport Suspension,M Leather Steering Wheel, Electric M Sport Seats and M Wheels, (but M sport cupholders).

I would like to say thank you again to @Lazzydog, @AleNod, @Paul and especially @t-tony who gave up several hours of his time and trusted me with his car for a fabulous couple of hour drive which defo made up my mind.



Upgrade/changes I’m planning :-
· Parrot MKi9200 bluetooth adaptor
· DRLs with controller
· Headlight eyebrows
· USB power output
· Front skirt protector
· Gaptec RCH unit
· Centre console/armrest
· Cup holders (not sure if I mentioned it before, but it hasn’t got any)



It doesn’t have run flat tyres, so I’d be interested in what I should carry in the way of compressor, pump up stuff etc.

 

[Lee]

Hi mate welcome to the fold. Nice buy that, very good spec with the flip up sat nav and HID's.

P.S cup holders are far left/right under the vents they work on a ratchet mech .

 

[t-tony]

Really dead chuffed for you mate. Hope you enjoy your new motor and if you need to road test it the ZedShed (Midlands) is open this Saturday.

Tony.

 

[Chaz Ricorn]

Thanks Lee, just been out and checked, you're dead right (didn't really doubt you) it does have cup holders, woo hoo !!!

 

[Chaz Ricorn]

Cheers Tony, you were a massive help with making my decision, I'd love to pop up but unfortunately helping my daughter move into a new flat this weekend ()

However next weekend could be a possibility if you're free, would love you to have a look and a go in it to see what you think.

 

[t-tony]

No problem mate, if you're free the following weekend.

Tony.

 

[Chaz Ricorn]

Fingers crossed.

 

[Lee]

Thanks Lee, just been out and checked, you're dead right (didn't really doubt you) it does have cup holders, woo hoo !!!

More than welcome mate theres a few of us that know these Z4's inside n out. Nothing we cannot help with here.

 

[t-tony]

AND, because it has cup holders you wont need to spoil the armrest cushion by having a bloody great hole in it. You know my thoughts on cup holders anyway.

Tony.

 

[Chaz Ricorn]

Good to know Lee, one of the first things I want to do is fit a Parrot Mki9200 unit, do you have any instruction on getting behind the dash etc ?

 

[Lee]

All the panels pop/clip in place. @GazHyde knows the dash setup inside and out. He swapped a complete interior once.

 

[Chaz Ricorn]

AND, because it has cup holders you wont need to spoil the armrest cushion by having a bloody great hole in it. You know my thoughts on cup holders anyway.

True, but I find them handy on occasion.

 

[Chaz Ricorn]

Good to know Lee, I'll touch base with him and pick his brains.

 

[andyglym]

Nice looking Zed

 

[Mint]

Like it Chas. Same basic colours as our two Zed3s. Enjoy

 

[Slam]

That’s a really nice looking zed!

 

[GazHyde]

Good to know Lee, one of the first things I want to do is fit a Parrot Mki9200 unit, do you have any instruction on getting behind the dash etc ?

It's a relatively easy dash to pull apart, starting with the centre vents. All depends where abouts you need to get to...

 

[Nodzed]

Thanks Lee, just been out and checked, you're dead right (didn't really doubt you) it does have cup holders, woo hoo !!!

Just remember to close them before you get out of the car, or you will be buying news ones, they are just perfect knee height

 

[Chaz Ricorn]

It's a relatively easy dash to pull apart, starting with the centre vents. All depends where abouts you need to get to...

Looking at vids of Parrot installs seems to be the back of the unit, however I'm having 2nd thoughts about it.

I'm now thinking of ripping the whole lot out and replacing with a blanking plate and a nice Kenwood unit.

My only concern is how much impact would that have on whats going on on the dash, I'm probably wrong but seems the only way of adjusting the time on the dash clock is via the main control unit, makes me wonder how much else I would be surgically removing, anyone have any idea what the affect of removing the radio/computer/satnav would be ?

 

[t-tony]

Look here mate,

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_-dhHsO5s4&t=336s

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aklywM4uo74


Tony.