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Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) Yesterday, 11:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 342
Posted By jparnes1
I've heard the exhaust note in the 28i. Meh. ...

I've heard the exhaust note in the 28i. Meh. That's a big factor for me. And of course you're losing power with the 4 banger, both HP and torque. Otherwise the cars should be decked out the same....
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 05-21-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 342
Posted By jparnes1
Thanks! What are you looking at for your new Z4?

Thanks! What are you looking at for your new Z4?
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 05-21-2013, 06:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 342
Posted By jparnes1
Yeah I like the 325M's but to each his own. ...

Yeah I like the 325M's but to each his own. Actually brake dust has decreased enormously. My 2006 525 throws off a lot of dust and after a week of driving the rims are pretty dirty. My Z4 hardly...
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 05-20-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 342
Posted By jparnes1
Rob, PSS are great tires but you'll get only a...

Rob, PSS are great tires but you'll get only a little better life out of them then the stock RFT's. Ride quality and performance are what you really gain. Unless you get all seasons (a mistake IMO)...
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 05-19-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 948
Posted By jparnes1
Too low volume on our car to make it worthwhile...

Too low volume on our car to make it worthwhile spend $ on crash tests. You drive a vert - be forewarned! Worth it!!
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 05-17-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 193
Posted By jparnes1
Anything can happen at any mileage. You gotta...

Anything can happen at any mileage. You gotta figure if there's say 50000 parts in the car and there's a 0.5% failure rate, that's 25 parts. No car is made perfectly all the time.
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 05-16-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 223
Posted By jparnes1
There should be velcro circles in the floor...

There should be velcro circles in the floor carpet. I'd be surprised if they aren't there. If not and your car is under warranty, I'd bring it in.
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 05-16-2013, 07:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 223
Posted By jparnes1
This is actually a dangerous situation. There's...

This is actually a dangerous situation. There's a reason why floor mats come with velcro on the bottom. If you look under the mat there are 2 velcro circles on the floor just in front of the seat. ...
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 05-06-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,009
Posted By jparnes1
I can't understand how some of you get 20K+ on...

I can't understand how some of you get 20K+ on your tires. I burned through my rear OEM RFT's in my first Z4 in 11K. On this one I installed Michelin PSS at delivery and judging by the amount of...
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 05-06-2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By jparnes1
Run out of oil? No. Burn a quart during break...

Run out of oil? No. Burn a quart during break in? Yes. You should get your oil changed after 1200 miles anyway (no, BMW won't pay for this).
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 04-26-2013, 05:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,195
Posted By jparnes1
Designed by Julianne Blasi.

Designed by Julianne Blasi.
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 04-25-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,090
Posted By jparnes1
I wonder if you lack of "connectedness" results...

I wonder if you lack of "connectedness" results from a change of cars from one that had hydraulic steering to electric steering. Could it be the road feel that you miss?
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 04-23-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 761
Posted By jparnes1
In all fairness, it';s not surprising that these...

In all fairness, it';s not surprising that these kind of things don't appear in owner's manuals. The average person would not buy a car if they had to sit there and cool the turbos down after each...
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 04-23-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 761
Posted By jparnes1
As I said, my thoughts do not apply to tracked...

As I said, my thoughts do not apply to tracked cars. I can tell you without a doubt that my oil temp gauge never drops if I try to cool down even after spirited non-track driving. If anyone out...
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 04-23-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 761
Posted By jparnes1
Actually, that advice to cooling down this car...

Actually, that advice to cooling down this car works better in theory than practice. I have never, ever seen the oil temp gauge drop even while letting the engine idle for 10 minutes. I think the...
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 04-23-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,195
Posted By jparnes1
Really?! Vettes are so much more commonplace than...

Really?! Vettes are so much more commonplace than a Z4. I think part of what makes people look and comment is the relative scarcity. But Vettes are a looker too (just not as good looking!)
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 04-22-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 383
Posted By jparnes1
You didn't say what you replaced the rears with,...

You didn't say what you replaced the rears with, but I'm assuming with OEM Potenzas. You can't run non-RFt's with RFT's and you def should not run different tread patterns front to back or side to...
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 04-21-2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 512
Posted By jparnes1
I'm diggin' it! except for brown on white.

I'm diggin' it! except for brown on white.
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 04-21-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 761
Posted By jparnes1
Regarding your concern about the turbos, any tune...

Regarding your concern about the turbos, any tune is going to put stress on the engine and bolt-on components. How long will you keep the car? Over the long haul, any car's turbos will need some...
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 04-21-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,195
Posted By jparnes1
Ah yes, that's one of the pleasures of owning an...

Ah yes, that's one of the pleasures of owning an E89. I never get tired of it.
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 04-20-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 632
Posted By jparnes1
I swapped out my RFT's for regular tires at...

I swapped out my RFT's for regular tires at delivery. No new rims needed. Just bring the tires you want in advance and they'll do it for you. Didnt' even charge me. Then post your RFT's in the...
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 04-20-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 797
Posted By jparnes1
Spanked! :spank:

Spanked! :spank:
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 04-18-2013, 06:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 345
Posted By jparnes1
Drive it in manual mode and you wont get that. ...

Drive it in manual mode and you wont get that. You';ll also get more performance out of the car.
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 04-18-2013, 06:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 345
Posted By jparnes1
+1

+1
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 04-16-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 632
Posted By jparnes1
+1 on ditching the RFT's. It's a totally...

+1 on ditching the RFT's. It's a totally different car.
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