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Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-14-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,374
Posted By Patrick Gent
To The Top-- Kevin C, if you re out there,...

To The Top--

Kevin C, if you re out there, how did the wheels hold up long term?
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-25-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 7
Z4 Coupe (E86) M Mobility Kit
Views: 437
Posted By Patrick Gent
Vintage--thanks! I had not thought, in my musings...

Vintage--thanks! I had not thought, in my musings about buying a donut, that I woud have to get the flat full sized tire and wheel into the trunk.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-21-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 7
Z4 Coupe (E86) M Mobility Kit
Views: 437
Posted By Patrick Gent
M Mobility Kit

While I struggle with whether I shoud fill my trunk with a spare, I had to buy a new tank of goo for the mobility kit. The original one was a metal can that you put upside down in a little seat on...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-21-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 13
Z4 Roadster (E85) Blind Spots
Views: 505
Posted By Patrick Gent
Got my Z4 M Coupe at 57, am 60 now, love it. ...

Got my Z4 M Coupe at 57, am 60 now, love it.



My top is always up, and I am old, fat and out of shape. I have found that the best way in is to put my right foot in, put the heel of my left...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-21-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,751
Posted By Patrick Gent
I have two short stints on an Interstate--maybe...

I have two short stints on an Interstate--maybe four miles and four miles, with a big sweeper from one to the other. Sometimes I am beat and just sit in the right lane, but others I make a game of...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-20-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,751
Posted By Patrick Gent
Stihl - at 67,000 miles I am just climbing out of...

Stihl - at 67,000 miles I am just climbing out of the BMW "scheduled maintenance" haze and moving onto Mike Miller's Lifetime Maintenance. Valves were done at Inspection II 23,000 ago, so I am in...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-19-2013, 05:57 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,751
Posted By Patrick Gent
20mpg!!! If my computer is right, I am averaging...

20mpg!!! If my computer is right, I am averaging 16.5. Just don't ever tell my wife.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-17-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,751
Posted By Patrick Gent
I missed the last page--didn't realize that this...

I missed the last page--didn't realize that this was an old thread
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-17-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,751
Posted By Patrick Gent
To me, there is no issue. The M is a monster,...

To me, there is no issue. The M is a monster, and I love it. However, I live in Florida. If I lived near any big city in the North with lots of potholes and pavement patches, the car would drive me...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-11-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 256
Posted By Patrick Gent
Front Fascia Roundel - Peeled Off???

I am walking past the front of my car tonight, and I notice that almost the entire decal or applique with the color for the roundel that sits on top of the front fascia (the "hood ornament") is gone....
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 03-23-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 843
Posted By Patrick Gent
OK, guys, now you're making me nervous. I have...

OK, guys, now you're making me nervous. I have reaad a comment or two about bearing failure, and seen a thread on the Forbes bearing repacement. I am stil learning BMW-ese, but I believe my 2007 M...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 02-01-2013, 04:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,154
Posted By Patrick Gent
This became such a frusrating project for me...

This became such a frusrating project for me that, when I finally got the holder out, I just ordered two new assemblies (both burned out) on line when I couldn't easily get the bulb out. Looking at...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-31-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 4
Z4 Roadster (E85) idiot light
Views: 417
Posted By Patrick Gent
Bet it is an angel eye out--especially in...

Bet it is an angel eye out--especially in daylight, you hardly notice them. On our cars, the only angel eye or halo is around the inner, "dummy" light nacel, and it is powered by its own small bulb.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-30-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,154
Posted By Patrick Gent
I have learned a little more..

so let me try to walk you through this from a purely amateur's point of view.

First, it is wayyyy easier to do this if you jack (and support) the car and remove the tire.

On the fender lining,...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-29-2012, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 472
Posted By Patrick Gent
huh?

huh?
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 11-12-2012, 06:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,154
Posted By Patrick Gent
To the top--still need help. I know what I...

To the top--still need help.

I know what I am looking for. I went in through the wheel well, opened the liner, then opened the gasketed cover over the lights. I can just see the back of the halo...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 10-28-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,154
Posted By Patrick Gent
Thanks--interesting what we have to go through to...

Thanks--interesting what we have to go through to try to simplify BMW engineering. I think I see the assembly vs. bulb issue (when I first read your post I thought they wanted me to replace the...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 10-28-2012, 02:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,154
Posted By Patrick Gent
2007 M Coupe "Halo" Light - Bulb Replacement

I am feeling dumb asking how to change a lightbulb, but as usual the owner's manual is useless, and I tried a seach here with limited success.

My driver's side "halo" light is out. I am sure...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-25-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,275
Posted By Patrick Gent
My son is a way better enthusiast driver than me,...

My son is a way better enthusiast driver than me, and previously I have never driven a car with more than four cylinders. When we were driving my new to me 07 M Coupe back to Florida from New York...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 09-16-2011, 06:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,046
Posted By Patrick Gent
I'm 58, 6'0", weigh about 265 right now. Friends...

I'm 58, 6'0", weigh about 265 right now. Friends say they don't know how I can get in and out, but the driving experience in my M Coupe is well worth it. I am careful, will not "plop" down as I want...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 08-09-2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,712
Posted By Patrick Gent
Thanks for the ideas--about what I had seen. ...

Thanks for the ideas--about what I had seen.

But what about mixing front and rear--ie, Michelins on front, leaving the still good Contis on the back? OK? Bad idea?

Thanks.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 08-06-2011, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,712
Posted By Patrick Gent
Z4 M Coupe Tire Recommendations

I read a good thread from 2009, but figure things have changed since then.

First question--if I am only replacing fronts, must I stick with the same brand and model as on the rear? When I bought...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 08-06-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,173
Posted By Patrick Gent
Z4 M Coupe Bumper Cover Repair Clip

This may be old hat to frequesnt readers, but I did not find this in a search. I have finally learned to park my 07 M Coupe. Fatalities include scratced fangs, replaced rubber spoiler and large...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-29-2011, 10:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 863
Posted By Patrick Gent
You are way better than I with the drawing--that...

You are way better than I with the drawing--that really helps. Guess I was putting the spoiler on backward. figures.

Back to the jack.

And thanks a ton--the internet and particularly internet...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-29-2011, 09:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 863
Posted By Patrick Gent
I will write now to answer your question, then...

I will write now to answer your question, then later after I jack it up again--

My old spoiler has been off for 6 months--tore it up enough it was dangling. What was sitting in the two holes (#2...
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