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All the Things
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Music, cycling, FPV, RC cars, shooting, fishing etc. etc. If you are like me and have a lot of interests, stay tuned, you might like this!
BMW Z4 review 2004 2.5 manual
The little Z4 is done, and what a car! In this video I share some thoughts and driving impressions. Hope you enjoy!
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Fixing a 20 year old BMW Z4 Part 2 - Detailing
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This is the final video of the series documenting the restoration of project Z4. Really enjoyed this one, car is looking mint! Steering wheel and gear knob restoration by Arno De Beer youtube.com/@Arnodebeer7?si=S5Pxkmkxk-unoBwQ Bumper respray by the Dent Clinic dentclinic.co.za
Fixing a 20 year old BMW Z4 Part 1 - Continued
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My Z4 failed the roadworthy! Can I get it back on the road?
Fixing a 20 year old BMW Z4 Part 1
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I bought an old, high mileage, neglected and slightly broken BMW. This video series documents my attempt to fix it and restore it back to its former glory.
RC vs. FPV 2. Plane edition
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Definitely one of the most fun FPV experiences I've had! Thanks to my friend Stefan for piloting the plane. Hope we get to do it again soon.
RC vs. FPV
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Had some fun recently at our local track (Zone 7 RC off-road track, Cape Town). With a friend of mine driving, (thanks Tiaan!) I also had the opportunity to take out the FPV drone for some action footage. So cool to see how the Hypersmooth on my Gopro works when mounted on the car. It also smoothes out the FPV footage incredibly well. Please feel free to give some feedback via the comments, as ...
Nice job on that Z4! It looks very nice. I just bought one last week and need to do the same job on the hood.
Thanks Marc, really enjoyed ypur videos. Suggest the next project be an Austin Healey 3000. Same engine and car type only a ‘little’ older. Good luck en see what it will be. Brgds, John (The Netherlands)
Great Job you did there, the Z4 looks immaculate.
I love the review and its a breath of fresh air to have review from my own country and I can relate better. I am really dreaming of owning either a BMW Z4, or Mazda MX5 or Porsche Boxter S 987. So to be informed by a fellow South African is really helpful.
Another BMW next??
greatings from The Netherlands
Wow dude. Where are you based? Excellent work on that E85
Thank you! I am in Somerset West
Really enjoying your videos, just picked up a cheap Z4 needing the same tlc.
Congrats! They are not difficult to work on, and small so easy to polish😄
z4 is my first car i feel that my butt is gliding on ground ... awesome experience until you start to get out of the car everytime
They are so low to the ground!
The control arms look like a quite simple task on the Z4 without any major issues, I think mine are just starting to have the occasional clunk, the car is from 2006 and low mileage, but the rubber is probably starting to break down, think when they go I will do a swap of the springs and shock obsorbers for coil over shocks as I want to keep the car till I retire and beyond if the British Government do not tax me of the road financially in an attempt to get me to swap for an EV, if I can drive my 2007 E85 Z4 2.5i until it is 40 years old I will be happy :)
The control arms are easy to do (not sure about parts/labour pricing your side of the world, but probably cheaper than you would think). Also made a big difference in how the car feels, so I would recommend doing it anyway. Coil overs will probably make the car even more stiff than it already is, but I'm sure the handling would be insane with a proper spring setup! The emissions regulations your side are crazy! None of that here in SA (except a little emissions tax when you buy a new car). I hope it doesn't get worse and that you get to keep your Z4!
I live in the UK and managed to buy a 2007 E85 Z4 with a 2.5i engine with only 35k miles on the clock, a full BMW service history, and one elderly lady owner. I have had it now, for nearly 3 years and drive it short distances and longer on the weekend, it will need some attention but I can do most of it myself. I should do the roof motor modification to mine as that is a common problem too, but I do not park under trees etc. I still look at my car when we come home from family trips in my wife's Citreon C3 and say look at that beautiful car and I get a smile on my face :) I could have bought a 1-year-old car as I have done in the past costing me thousands more and then lose thousands more a few years down the line, if the Z4 costs me a few thousand as the years go by I will have had the pleasure of owning such a beautiful that is a fantastic car to drive with the same or possibly even less financial outlay. The electronic steering feels a little lacking at first until you get used to it and the car, it scared me at first, but it drives wherever I steer it with minimal drama. Sure, if you go too crazy in the end it is gonna bite ya! I love owning my Z4 and hopefully, the British Government will not financially tax me off the road in a bid to get me to swap for an EV
Wow 35k miles is nothing! It is a little gem and I am sure maintenance will be minimal. These m54 engines are generally super reliable and will last for many many years with regular maintenance, which is also easy to do. The devaluation argument is a strong one. I would also much rather drive a cheaper older car and pay for a little maintenance here and there, compared to having a downpayment on a newer car that loses most of its value quickly. I also think that cars like the z4 has probably already reached the lower part of the devaluation curve, and might even be worth more in a couple of years! I hope you get to keep yours and enjoy it for as long as you can.
Jy is die beste in die wille weste.🔥
Wow, fantastic series of videos! I've got an E85 Z4 that I'm working on - hopefully I can get it looking half as beautiful as yours.
Thank you, best of luck with yours! It took some work but they are beautiful cars so well worth it.
Kudos 👌🏻
Hello mark , thanks for showing such great video. I'm going to watch every movie you'll up. I ride the same e85 in Tokyo🇯🇵.
Thank you for watching! Some more videos coming soon
Glad you got it sorted out. What were the symptoms of bad control arm bushings other than clunking? I just purchased a 2004 Z4 with 38k miles. I wouldn't expect my control arm bushings to be bad with so few miles, but the car has the worst tramlining of any vehicle I've ever driven. It does have run-flat tires.
Thank you! The tramlining is better, but still noticeable. I also did wheel alignment after changing the control arms which definitely helped. My suspicion is that the run flats are the main culprit for this, though
I have the same problem with the tramlining. Bushes seems in good condition. I have two sized rims 225/40 front and 245/35 rear, so maybe it will help when i will fit 225/45 to all wheels. Goin to replace front arm bushing in the beginning of the next year as well tho.
it's nice to see you working with handtools , no air pressured tools .
Thank you, also keeps me from having to go to the gym so win-win I guess 😄
Brilliant Marc. Sharing so much knowledge and passion with the world and having a lot of fun at the same time.
also never use cup holders and use a lubricant spray on the holder....it lessens the squeak...
I use my cupholders daily, they work ok for me. Good call on the spray though.
Lovely Work - Enjoy it 👍😃
Nice job mate! Im doing the same but im not smart as you are!
Insannnneee😮
🔥🔥thank you Marc for your support pal and the mention! Truly appreciate it! To many more ventures in the future! The car came out stunning! Well done!
The absence of any rust is a joy to behold. Wish mine was like that!
Thank you! It helps that the car was upcountry for most of it's life
We are in the same boat. Bought mine 2 weeks ago. Looking for interior trim. Busy with cam replacements
Best of luck with your project! Can confirm that it is worth it. fantastic little car
Dont forget to change the small o-rings on the oil filter housing stick. The small green ones :) + also had to swap out the disa-unit and the rubber boot. May upgrade the disa-unit to the one with a metal paddle and pin, so you resolve the risk with sucking in the pin and blowing the engine.
Thank you! I have heard about the Disa-upgrade, will see how the aftermarket one holds up. I also cleaned the idle control valve off-camera, wasn't too difficult and really made the car idle nice and smooth again.
Nice vids I've just bought my first 20 year old Z4 also and planning on replacing everything underneath . God work
Thank you! Car feels super solid with the new control arms. Absolute worthwhile maintenance
Lekker Marc!
Ek wil maar net sê ek en J het dit nou regtig baie geniet en is super invested! 😂
This is a super cool video, would like to see the rest of the journey!