Hey Guys! Just so you know ... I changed my mind on the Side Indicators. Now I actually really love them hahah!!

@inox1ck

6 жыл бұрын

It's Joel I was planning to get rid of them after watching this video, but if you say they are ok...

@dinosauze1587

6 жыл бұрын

inox1ck Why would you remove them I'd he does?

@brianlehmkuhl8162

6 жыл бұрын

It's Joel the clear lens looks nice and the mod where you cut them down to about half the thickness is a nice touch. I recommend it.

@chasealangilbert

6 жыл бұрын

It's Joel I

@ringbimmer

6 жыл бұрын

Damn, the side indicators are the coolest thing. And the duck wing on the back

The thing I hate about my Z4 is I don't have a Z4

@itsjoel

7 жыл бұрын

+JonOf Sparta hahaha I also hate having my Z4

@DrivenA111

6 жыл бұрын

What do you mean? Maintenance?I just financed one.

lol i love the side indicators

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Luke Kraus haha I do as well now!!

Really enjoyed this Joel. I like your humour and your funny edits made it great entertainment indeed! Nice one mate!

@itsjoel

7 жыл бұрын

4 Smoking Tailpipes thanks as always! Really appreciate your support :)

Hey Joel, Thanks for these videos, they are really useful and helps to find out how to solve annoying or missing, such as the soft top remote upgrade I found in the comments. The most important, life saver feature, the cupholders are fortunatelly upgradeable aswell!

@itsjoel

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure mate, thanks for watching. I have just installed a cup holder! Video will be coming soon

5 жыл бұрын

@@itsjoel Woow mate, congrats! I cannot wait for the vid to kniw how are they! ;) Have a nice weather!

Funny edits! :) Do you prefer the car scene or being a traveller? On STG, I think you mentioned your love for traveling. Plus, I just binged a few of your videos. The Spain and Tanzania vlogs blow your car videos far out of the water. The passion is unmatched. There is a bucket load of "car vloggers"/channels, so your content (like others) will get lost in the hustle of said pit. There're only a handful of funforlouis-types. Its awesome that geography is your passion. Show us the best of Europe, Africa, etc. P.S: "Joel Wignall" as a channel name was mature, confident and uptown.

@itsjoel

7 жыл бұрын

+Baron Winterwell Hi Baron, thank you so much for your comment! Honestly, if I had the choice, I would probably choose travel vlogging over this! However I do really enjoy making videos like this, I can have a lot of fun with them! Interesting what you say about the name as well. Not sure whether to keep it or change it back ..

@MegaSantos1991

7 жыл бұрын

@It's Joel OK. First, you can pretty much do whatever you want, so our opinions are just that, opinions. I pretty much agree with Baron. He made me check out your previous videos. You and your two mates seem to love globe-trotting. In comparison to the raw passion of your travel series, the car videos seem like a job to you. Just one example of the few I noticed: On your travel series, you rarely vocally petitioned for viewers to subscribe at the end of the videos, as though it didn't matter to you because you were doing what you loved. You've asked for a subscription in basically every car video. Not saying that's a bad thing. We all have to eat. But... rather than vying for Ferrari and Lamborghini's sponsorships, YOUR obvious passion and superiority in geography can easily garner the attention of GoPro, RedBull, etc. We have the Solomondrins, JWWs, etc with big pocket, plus the numerous Pauls and Delanneys who are all fighting for the very same meal serving. Between a choice of "A weekend loaner car from Ferrari" or "All expenses paid adventure to Japan sponsored by Marriott", the first-rate choice is obvious. Cars vs Boeings. Ferrari vs Etihad. "Goodwood" vs Chinese New Year. SIGH... I wish I paid attention in Geography class. On the name thing, I guess if you're becoming an aspiring car vlogger, - It's Joel - is as tongue in cheek as the others. But your full name - Joel Wignall - would create recognition in the travel world, like The Mr Ben Brown. If this is unsolicited advice, I apologise for giving it.

@itsjoel

7 жыл бұрын

Le Fact hey mate, thank you for the advice. I'm deliberately trying to make these "car videos" more intently put together/youtubey, so yes definitely not as raw and spontaneous as the travel stuff, but I absolutely love making these videos, I have to plan them, and then seeing them put together is so satisfying! Unfortunately my two mates have full time jobs and I'm super busy too, however I will be definitely doing more of the content which you prefer when I travel next! Of course I would love to be able to do it all the time!

Get your self a gaptech+ roof module had one on mine for years, it make the roof buttons one touch and once the roof has started moving you can drive. Also you can open and shut the roof with the buttons on the key.

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Ahh mate, that sounds awesome! Where can I find that?

@tom100hp

6 жыл бұрын

It's Joel www.gap-tech.co.uk/rchp.html

@tom100hp

6 жыл бұрын

instagram.com/p/BDYaLKKNnyW/ here's mine in action!

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

+John Smith legend thanks!

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

+John Smith thanks buddy will check it out!

You remind me of baby driver lol cheers on the video, great content! What do you like about your z? I wanna trade my 350z for a z4

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

+Christian DeLeon haha thanks, I guess I'll take that as a compliment!! Doing a things I love video very soon!

On my 2008 E92 I push the end of the right stalk to enable rain sensing wipers. The side indicators are gorgeous. Aftermarket cup holders are readily available.

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's what I have to do!

Great video mate!

@itsjoel

7 жыл бұрын

+Dan Dabell thank you Dan!

The only thing I hate about my beautiful Z4 is it keeps on being keyed! Any recommendations on the best motion detection camera would be appreciated.

What is more fun to drive your mx5 or your z4 Which one handled better

GREAT VIDEO JOEL!

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

Fun video, thanks for sharing! :)

@itsjoel

7 жыл бұрын

IamJackpot thanks for watching!!

Hi, how much miles have you got on your z4?

Will you recommend the z4 as a first car?

@itsjoel

5 жыл бұрын

Haha, or a Clio

You are completely right about "automatic" wipers, BMWs from that era were programmed that way that auto wipers were in some kind of a "sleep mode", until you "wake" them with sensitivity switch.Pretty common thing and general knowledge among us E46ers. The guy that says his wipers are not like that, maybe BMW changed logic behind that system on "updated" models, but back in the beginning of 2000's, it was like that. I also have M54B30 in my E46 coupe, but water temp needle on mine goes rather quickly to "operating temp position", i.e. 12 o'clock pos. ("rather quickly" as in around 10 mins, give or take, second or third gear, flat terrain, RPMS under 2000, tipical city enviroment). But, that means nothing. First, if yours is too slow to "climb" to oper. temp., maybe you shoud check your thermostat. But there are two things to consider here: first - the needle at 12 o'clock position means nothing - it will be at that position basicaly as soon as coolant temp goes above 75-ish °C. Normal (coolant) operating temp for this engine is around 92-95°C. Another thing - my testing using diag software has showed me that, on my average, standard daily routine, at the point when the coolant temp reaches operating temp. (90-ish °C), the oil temp is still at around 65°C (yes, we also have oil temp sensor in our M54s :) ). It obviously will depend on the type of drive, terrain, average speeds during warmup period (even if you don't go over 2500 RPM, which you shouldn't), but as you reach your "12 o' clock position" (I call it just that, because it could mean anything), you really need another 10-15 miutes so your oil gets to operating temp. which is what we call engine's ("real") operating temp.

Please name 2-4 ragtops that you can put the top up going 20-30 mph?

also with the M sport styling pack the side indicators are clear and not orange which makes a huge difference, these are easy to change yourself though

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Ross Miller yes, clear lights at the front and rear would be nice too. This is obviously the pre facelift model.

Will be getting mine hopefully in the next 6 months...the wait is killimg me...such an awesome freakimg car...3.0 straight six and nothing less 😊

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Charl Zeelie it's a great car!

@charlzeelie604

6 жыл бұрын

It's Joel just damn expensive in South Africa...but hey soon il be a proud owner...cant wait..thanks for the reply

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Charl Zeelie that's alright mate, lots to look forward to! Would love to see the car when you get it! :)

@tom100hp

6 жыл бұрын

Lol I used to think my cup holder's were shit until after owning my car 1year I discovered there ratchets so they can hold any size drink! Lol

Hey, I really enjoy your videos, especially the Nurburgring. My 1999 Z3 would only actuate the roof with the brake peddle depressed. My 2004 Z4 I have noticed you can roll upto roughly 5mph and get the roof up or down.

Revving the engine to redline on a sportscar engine is good for it. It desoots the engine and keeps it revving freely. I've had a couple of old sports cars and have revved them relentlessly to redline and they both did 150,000+ without a hitch. Keep on top of oil services and other maintenance items and thrash the tits off them and they'll thank you for it. THe mechanic at my local garage talked about a guy with a couple of Ferraris that he cosseted and pampered that were constantly in and out because they hadn't been used as they were designed.Think about it: No engine designer in a sportscar puts maximum power at a rev range that is bad for the engine. It easily tunable to put it lower if they want. The engine is designed to rev that high without any issue. THe opposite option is seen on American Muscle where they make loads of torque low down but are out of puff at 5500. Lighter head gear and lower stroke, lower bore make for high revving high power engines as favoured in Europe. Luv and Peace.

@mohammedsalimahmed5230

5 жыл бұрын

People don't understand that the whole point of there being a redline is to protect the engine in the first place. Whenever I go near the 4k rev, people be like "yOu wiLl.bR e Ak tH e cAr"

Doesn't limited slip differential make it harder to kick the back end out?! It controls/balances the distribution of power to the wheels, to keep you moving forward, surely that's not what you want if you intend to drift...

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah you make a fare point Pete. Essentially, what happens is only one wheel will spin up, making it impossible to “drift”/slide out of junctions. The only way to “drift” this car is to completely lose traction, then control the slide with throttle input, it’s annoying. Used to have an MX-5 which would slide everywhere!

With my Z4 you have to start the roof operation when stationary, but once the roof is moving then you can drive off whilst its closing/opening

Hey guys, Hope you enjoy watching this as much as I did making it!

@pawanrai8930

6 жыл бұрын

Nice video mate, enjoyed watching. Keep it up mate

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Pawan Rai thanks mate 👍🏻👍🏻

My question is about boot space, can you get 2 suitcases in the boot, you know the ones i mean, the ones that will hold about 22 kg of clothes etc for the flight to your holiday destination. Also have you had or driven the S Drive version and the Couple? If so which has the most boot space in 1st, 2nd and 3rd if you know this.

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

jezzyby47 hi mate. I'm pretty sure you could fit two of those big suitcases in the boot! And they would probably all have the same size boot!

@jezzyby47

6 жыл бұрын

Well yes, but the S Drive hard top folds into the boot reducing the boot space - if you look at pics of it anyway when it's folded down. The coupe looks bigger to me as the boot area appears to go up further to the hatchback, whereas the other 2 are boots, not hatches, which is why i asked. Thanks anyway.

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

jezzyby47 so the S drive model you are referring to is a different generation of Z4, the generation after the one in this video. The coupe is a facelift version of this model and has a slightly bigger boot at 320 litres. This convertible Z4 has a 240 litre boot. You can see my latest video where a person easily fits into it.

@jezzyby47

6 жыл бұрын

Yes it's the newer version of yours. I'm kinda looking at all 3 as they all have their pluses and minuses, but are basically the same car. Just cos your mate fitted in the boot doesn't mean you would get 2 suitcases in there though. My current car is a Volvo V50 but the boot space in there is ridiculously small, i have to put one suitcase on the back seats. Should have got the V70. If i can get 2 in the boot i may get a Z4 cos the fuel consumption is not that much better in the V50 either, and they do look fun to drive.

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

jezzyby47 for me, i didn't buy this car because of its boot space. If you are that concerned about it, get something else! I travel frequently and have no problem fitting a hold all, small suitcase and a drone in the boot. And the newer S drive is a VERY different car to the E85/E86. My best advice to you would be to nerd out on all of the forums to find out some in depth information, then just go and test drive all of them! See how they feel, and you can also take two big suitcases with you to see if they fit! 😂😂

I might be getting one... What to look out for when buying?

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

+khakhi diala make sure the roof motor is still working properly!

The coffee cup bit creased me up lol

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

+dubsport19 haha! I’m glad it made you laugh :)

I can fit a cup under my handbrake easily. I have 06 E85 model. It's actually quite stable for the cup and still can pull up the brake if I for some reason need to when driving. If I want to eat takeaway while the car is stationary I can fit a large McDonald's cup under the handbrake if it's lifted up

Nice video 👍 One thing I find unbearable about my Z4 is how sensitive it is to even the smallest of bumps in the road. Speed bumps and potholes are the stuff of nightmares... I know what you mean about the power too. My farts are more powerful than the first gear of my 2.5l roadster!

Hey, are you still working with STG ?

@itsjoel

7 жыл бұрын

+n ev hey! Yes I am 🙂

Im about to buy one are they expensive to maintain?

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Tron Fox it’s really not! I get about 32mpg on average and parts aren’t any more expensive than other cars from my experience!

Strange, my E46 had the same M54..Took like maybe 30sec to warm up. BMW is actually scolded by others for typically warming up too quickly

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

SiccBmw haha - maybe it’s not that long then, it’s really not actually a problem for me at all!

Great video bro....not many e85 owners review.

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

imi hussain thanks mate!

Thanks Joel I'm am going to buy one of these

@itsjoel

7 жыл бұрын

+batts1150 you're welcome dude, awesome! Send me what you get on Instagram: @itsjoelw

You did not mention the front bumpers scrapes the road sometimes

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah it does, have to go sideways over speed bumps!

If the wipers come on without you initiating them, they would come on when you went to a car wash and get torn off. Conversely, if you had to do something to keep them from coming on, for example, as you were about to enter a car wash, you would invariably forget, and they would also get torn off.

Great video! Thinking about getting a 2007 z4

@itsjoel

7 жыл бұрын

+Ivan Ladd thanks again Ivan! You should do it! If you want to have more of a chat/get some advice on it drop me a message on Instagram @itsjoelw :)

@ice678

6 жыл бұрын

Did you get it?

Oh! there is one hate regarding my Z4 ...it's the door closing which sounds like an old banger ....like metal to metal!! All the rubber lining is there as per trim finishes etc but it just makes a very loud noise I can only guess it is locking into the rest of the body to make a complete chassis / body thing as per the roof less vehicle design. Now you got me going! ....The other thing which I had to change was the electric/hydraulic motor This meant removal of the total roof to find the motor down the left side well behind the clunky door post mechanism closer. Especially in wet climates, I would suggest unclogging the drain with the rubber tube under the car at this point ...it seems to be problem where the motor can be under water due to the small drain plug hole getting clogged with all sorts that runs in between the side of the top and down into what can be three/four litre water compartment if clogged!!! ...check it out! There is a plastic noise reduction box around the motor, this holds water also as it can follow down the hydraulic tubes and into this plastic surround that does not have any weep holes for water to escape. ...design problem in the E85 on behalf of BMW??

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

+Eamonn Mc Elroy that's really interesting what you say about your door! I always thought it sounds really cheap when you shut the door! But I assumed it was just my car! And thanks again for the suggestion, will definitely check that out too!

@nofluffDIY

6 жыл бұрын

Same here.... the door sound is probably the main thing that seemed to me less than what I associate with the general expectation of fine engineering. I wondered if it was designed for that sound as if it were intended to be more "mechanical," but I'm guessing not. I'm not sure I even accept the notion that it's for greater structural integrity.

@ronluckenbach9492

6 жыл бұрын

motor was lying in a pool of water,? bad design, plus BMW wraps the motor in foam to deaden the sound, the foam soaks up the water no win situation.

@minirider118

5 жыл бұрын

you can add sound deadening to the inner door to get a better sound or 'sophisticated clunk' makes a huge difference, and there are tutorials on youtube

I love the indicator 😍😍😍 they are so magnificent

@itsjoel

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. Changed my mind on them!

@alfo_o9752

4 жыл бұрын

@@itsjoel I love 😍 the first series Z4, it's my dream car, do you think a 1.85m tall person can fit inside? probably yes, I'll hit my knees with the steering wheel 😔...

Being a passenger is super. Very comfy for an afternoon nap!! xx

@itsjoel

7 жыл бұрын

+Fiona Short :)

Today my Z4 convertible just broke and have to do it manually might be like that for a while Probably will cost me a Lot to take it to the dealer

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

You can get this fixed for about £300 by getting someone to relocate the roof motor to the boot

I'm surprised you didnt mention the oil consumption. I have a 2.5 Si and although i do rag it sometimes it drinks oil like no ones business. still love it though

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Ross Miller you should watch my latest video! I talked about it in that :)

Takes my honda 4cyl about 5 minutes to warm up. Longer to defrost. Failing to see the issue

@Revi0us

6 жыл бұрын

And yeah my 04 Z4 3.0 has cup holders on either side of the dash for driver and passenger. But they suck, and hold next to nothing.

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Morgan, not really an issue just sometimes a little frustrating when you want to put your foot down. But of course, every car needs to warm up and it takes a few minutes. Yes I’ve heard the cup holders suck 😂

It's actually a torquey engine. much more low down grunt than the NSX I had.

I like the side indicators on mine. Usaully when a dealer is selling a Zed 4 when they post pics online they always have at least one up close shoot of the indicators.PS If you are looking for a Zed 4 and all the pics have the roof up, you can bet the roof motor is burnt out.

The temp meter is from the water !! not the oil, the oil takes 15 min to warm up and then you can race, not before! there goes 6.5 liter oil in this 3.0, i have exact the same car, very nice and smooth. be carefull with it!

Great vid's. I have yet to do so. I actually keep NEARLY dying a Z4 as a third car for dossing about and abandoning places when I'm working. Last time, I actually bought a Rag Top M3 instead (great...but not as good as the Hardtop version I had). Thing is...NOT a 2 seat, love anywhere car. So...Z4 3.0....OR Boxster 3.2S?! Hmmmm.......?! For ragtop....stop...start moving and stay under 5 mph ish and roof will keep going up or down...but you HAVE to stop. All auto wipers in that era Beemer do that (re auto setting). My ClubSport E46 did it....and at the time, the dealer didn't understand either and messed about for a day!

Good vid, what are the running costs MPG etc? Thanks.

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, thanks for watching! I actually made a video about this, take a look: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iKCimdKCmLO3Xc4.html

my Z4 air cond is fucked, mechanic says $3k to fix compressor, should I?

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

TheAsiaCentury I wouldn’t bother personally!

Some good points. I had a 3.0i roadster a few years ago and defo have a few things to add to this list starting with the roof motor design, where failure is more a "when" rather than "if" situation! The prefacelift cars like yours also have hardly any sound insulation in the doors making for a horrible clunk when they shut. I found that the interior is quite poor quality in general, stuff like the door handles and seat bolsters do wear excessively. The standard cup holders are great, it's just a shame that the person who specced your example didn't tick that box! Another annoying part was the rubber intake elbow which are prone to failure just like they are in many other BMWs. Also worthy of mention is the ride on standard runflats which is horrible and causes loads of funky tramlining.

@candidcars

6 жыл бұрын

Oh and the clutch delay valve, which can make you look and feel like you're a new/poor driver !

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Agree with all those points Oli, thanks for sharing!

Hahahaha wow im from aus and just got an 03 z4 for my 18th birthday, i legit told my dad the otherday the side indicator is my fav part of the car lol

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

+Jack Vella haha, the more I think about it, I actually don't mind it! Haha :)

I love my z4. It’s a 2008 charcoal gray color. I tried to get black, but that fell through, but I love the charcoal color too. Nice really nice 😋😋

Wow I'm so surprise that you hate the coolest feature of the Z4!! What an iconic signature of Chris Bangles.

bmw zed 4 lol, love your content by the way sir

I have the M version, with Cup holders and only drive it in the dry ;)

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Lucky you! I really want the M, and the cup holders haha!

@charlessmith413

6 жыл бұрын

Cup holder...there are two in the armrest but that is not very convenient

The things I hated about mine were replacing that roof motor twice in 5 years, the constant squeaking when the roof was down and the appallingly firm ride. But damn I miss that car!

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

staggabob changing the tyres to conventional definitely improved my ride quality!

@staggabob

6 жыл бұрын

I probably should have tried that but was always put off by the expense of doing all 4 at once! That and the fear of getting stuck with a puncture and no spare. Ironically my 1 series only came with a can of air and sealant :/

Good video ...just thought I would listen in on what (you) others say about the Z4. I have the 2003 3 litre same as your 'down under' but have the flip out cup holders ...you can have mine, as I don't drink and drive. I see other videos which show supposedly Z4 owners that have 'coded the system' to have the top go up and down from a press of the key FOB from outside the vehicle!! The peculiar thing about these video's is! ...no one shows or demonstrates how to 'code the bloody system' ??? ...which is a bit of bolocks. I purchased the smart top box from Las Vegas and having installed it some years ago ...does all the up and down top plus windows from the key FOB also you can set the speed while driving up to approx 20 K's PH to operate the soft top open or closing operation. So Joel, I may have alleviated some of your Z4 hates. All the best from Perth WA

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

+Eamonn Mc Elroy hey mate, that's pretty interesting! I'll definitely look into that, thank you! :) and yes. Please send me your cup holders!! Hahahah

@brianlehmkuhl8162

6 жыл бұрын

The carly app for your smartphone and OBD cable can code it to go up and down with the key. It is a great app for all kinds of custom settings.

@ronluckenbach9492

6 жыл бұрын

have my Zed 4 for two years, never used the cup holders, but the drivers side one was replace twice. Big Dude owned it b4 me, his knee kicked out the cheap âss plastic holders. hahaha

As a fellow Z4 owner, don't feel badly about the drinks holders. Like most BMW's of the era and earlier they are pants. I have them and I ask my passengers not to use them. The rain sensing wipers do need to be re-initialized after each start. Common to BMW's until the last 2 generations (F and G series). I suppose that they are designed for markets where rain is an uncommon event (I one heard that it never rains in Souther California). It would be nice if the top would go up at some speed, but on the other hand it only takes 8 seconds compared to 30 for many others. Storage, what storage? But yes the boot is great for a car of its size. Unlike other cars in its category it is possible to slip away for a weekend (with a set of golf clubs and a suitcase). Power band - that is common to normally aspirated 4 valve per cylinder engines - they are high revving. I would love to have had a limited slip differential like the one that I had on my E92 M3. That said, the DSC is quite competent. Steering wheel - a tad skinny (I replaced mine with one from an M roadster - did the same with the shift knob. Temperature gauge - I wish that it measured oil temperature not coolant. I would be happy with a lamp to warn of hot coolant, but knowing that the engine is really ready (warm oil) is more important to me. BMW does that on M cars and some 335's. Thanks again for the fun video.

Wouldn't get too upset about your lack of cupholders... I have them on my Z4 coupe and they are next to useless

@itsjoel

5 жыл бұрын

Haha yes - everyone I’ve spoken to that has them says that!

The cup holders are pretty cheap. Installation is very easy. Enjoy your cup of tea my friend :-).

you got it wrong about the side indicators man. 20 years after the debut those are one of the coolest things about the car now. edit: damn saw the pinned comment. theyre halogen right? you get a pass because in 2017 halogen anything was uncool

Its strange about engine heating, my Z4 engine is heating literally in few minutes.

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Данил Паращин it could be heating quicker if you're driving it quite hard/normally when you first start it.

Biggest "hate" your steering wheel on the wrong side of your Z4....I know, I know I'm a Yankee...LOL

Fucking yes - the cup holders! Bought mine last October - had no idea you would even have to check for them!

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

missingethics haha it's such a nightmare 😂

I really agree with you about the LSD part... Maybe fit one and make a video? ;-)

what about issues like the DISA valve?

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Chan Kok Merng I literally know nothing about the DISA valve!! Aha, can you shed any light??

@tom100hp

6 жыл бұрын

On the side of the inlet manifold theres a black plastic box near the sound generator, it is a vacuum valve which opens in the inlet at 4000rpm (if you floor the throttle at 3k and listen for it at 4k you'll hear it) basically there's a metal pin which holds the flap which can fall into the engine when it wears out, mines still like new and my car has don't 80k miles so I wouldn't worry.

@brianlehmkuhl8162

6 жыл бұрын

Easy to get a rebuild kit with a metal replacement flapper and pin. It's an easy afternoon fix.

@rickn8778

5 жыл бұрын

Chan... Arrgh! the freakin DISA valve! The pin slipped out of mine and jammed a valve open. (At about 120Kmi ) Luckily it happened just as I started it (low RMP). LOUD clacking sound! Got wedged in and held by valve spring pressure it before it was sucked all the way into the cylinder. Took my mechanic quite a while figure out what was jamming that valve. I was very lucky, no (apparent) valve or piston top damage.

I think if you press and hold the TSC for 5 seconds it will open your differential and will give you full power to your wheels

With the wiper situation that's the same for the 46 and e9x series :p

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, lots of people have commented the same thing! It’s well annoying, but I’m sure there’s a reason for it ...

@matthewhoran7258

6 жыл бұрын

It's Joel hah yeah not sure that the poi t of it is tho. Had an e46 clubsport now I have a 335i but I'm looking at getting a z4 soon probably the 3 litre, feel I need to experience one

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

It’s a great car to drive, you definitely should!

@matthewhoran7258

6 жыл бұрын

It's Joel the only issue is I'd be worried I'd miss the power

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it’s a tricky one, what power does the 335 put out? Z4 is 231bhp and a bit lighter, always feels quicker with the roof down too.

Just got one a month ago. Love your videos. An american in Kuwait.

@itsjoel

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert!

@robertwatson4099

5 жыл бұрын

@@itsjoel By the way, I think the side indicators are unique and a great feature.

@itsjoel

5 жыл бұрын

I actually like them now too!

Did you just say that the acceleration is slow? Is z4 a sports car?

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Kenneth Rubio yes it is a sports car. All I'm saying is that it takes a while to get to the max power as it is around 5000rpm.

@notoriousmma8337

6 жыл бұрын

It's Joel okay man, thanks for the info, hopefully i can buy one of those 1 day 😅

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Kenneth Rubio you're welcome buddy! Fingers crossed!!

@simonwinkler7634

6 жыл бұрын

Its the z4 3.0i. You better take the 3.0si from 2006-2008 ;-)

@simonwinkler7634

6 жыл бұрын

Also this modell have cupholders ;-)

Only big hate for me ....My bloody Seat belt cuts into me Neck ..E85 3.0si ... so iv'e bought some soft belts pads . Awww

You forget to mention that knitscgiknacki noise of the interior

@itsjoel

7 жыл бұрын

+Mxgtumgoten I don't understand? 🤔

@Mxgtumgoten

7 жыл бұрын

It's Joel squeak and rattle if the hood is closed

@itsjoel

7 жыл бұрын

+Mxgtumgoten I was actually thinking that the other day! It's very annoying!

Cheers mate. Give me a shout when you’re ready to move on, and I’ll have that car off you!

@itsjoel

5 жыл бұрын

Haha!

Great video! We will hope that your Pa never watches this...You may not be his favorite son afterwards.

No cup holders?! Fuck my lifeeeee that’s actually legit fucking hard to do I want this car but I drink 3 coffees a day lol!

if you did not stop to put the roof off it would get ripped off, duh.

You can't get a quaife LSD for this one ?

@MrBaskevin

6 жыл бұрын

Wisdom Ntshalintshali yes you can.

e85 and e86 models have shitty, flimsy, cheap ass cupholders that can't hold cups for squat. You aren't missing out.

You wouldn't like VTEC if you like hate thrashing a car.

If it's raining drive the heck out of it no rain will come in

@itsjoel

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah you’re right, the faster you go, the less wet you get!

I just sold my Z4 😓😓

The only valid point to me is the lsd.

@itsjoel

5 жыл бұрын

lucas Von Heiz don’t expect you to agree with them buddy, they’re all my opinions. Also, this video is way over a year old now, some of my views have changed.

As far as interior storage you forgot to mention the glovebox, the little oddment tray in front of the central storage compartment....and both seats also have a pocket/pouch at the rear where you can store papers or whatever And there is a storage net in the passenger foothold that was available as an option, and instead of the ashtray you can get a tiny box to put some coins or whatever in. So there is a glovebox, doorpockets in both doors, a central storage compartment, a little oddmenttray in front of that, storage pouches on the rear of the seats, an optional storage net and optional oddments tray instead of the ashtray. I'd say that's quite decent of a little roadster. as far as the automatic wipers go, most cars have that. Its to prevent the wipers accidentally start wiping when you're for instance cleaning the windshield and the contact is still on. If the wipers are in the up position (so off the windshield) and it would accidentally start to wipe, it would damage your hood, causing the need of a respray (which is what? 500quid?) So quite a thought out feature. Thats why most cars have that. As for the power being in the high revrange: virtually all cars have that. As power=torque x rpm x 2pi. As far as torque (what you actually mean), the m54 engine is quite decent (n52 is even better). It delivers decent torque at far lower rpm's than say a boxster of the same age and comparably engine size. So you're whining a bit imho.

@itsjoel

5 жыл бұрын

Haha dude, this video is way over a year old now, so most of the points made in it, I have changed my opinion on anyway. Thanks for watching though.

@mrpetit2

5 жыл бұрын

@@itsjoel I know the video is a year+ old but the car is already 15 years old 😁 I just thought it to be fair to mention all the storage spaces you forgot to mention. They were there 1 year ago and 15 years ago 😉 You still own the car? then it must be a good'un.

@itsjoel

5 жыл бұрын

GuidoK absolutely, fair points dude! Yes, still have the car and love it. Did a backbox delete and it sounds unbelievable! 😎

U know what I hate about my z4? That I don’t have one

think if u tryed to put the roof up at 30mph it would fall off 😂

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah you’re probably not wrong 😂

@BMWModules

6 жыл бұрын

No, thats not true. We developed a special software for the folding top module, where you can open and close it up to 60 km/h. Please see our video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/q6Bn1Y97or3UZag.html So Joel, number 2 on your list, could be fixed....:-) For further information, please contact me. Regards

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Sounds cool! Would love to give that a go 👍🏻

@BMWModules

6 жыл бұрын

No problem. Should I write you a mail for further details?

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

I have just seen your email, thank you. I will respond soon!

weld a diff

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Perica Ognjenovic haha I wouldn't really want to start messing around with it 😂😂😂

No LSD!?!

@itsjoel

5 жыл бұрын

No limited slip differential

@fifielcoolio

5 жыл бұрын

@@itsjoel but would come standard on z4m?

@itsjoel

5 жыл бұрын

Correct, the Z4M has a LSD

there must be something wrong wit your car, cuz i aint got those problems tho

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Thomas Erga Sognnes what do you mean? The “things I hate” are just down to taste. Nothing wrong with my car?

@thomasergasognnes1650

6 жыл бұрын

no sorry, my explaination in english is bad.. but I noticed when u talked about the wipers. Mine do actually turn on automatic when i've turned off and on the engine without turning off the wipers.. I don't know why yours doesn't do that

@thomasergasognnes1650

6 жыл бұрын

and i love your carsound from the exhaust btw. Are those original?

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

That’s interesting - you’re lucky then! I’ve spoken to other owners who say they have the same problem!

@thomasergasognnes1650

6 жыл бұрын

ooh? well, guess i'm lucky then haha!

You are too young to understand this car.It was bult for someone in 40s today. You are meant to rev the straight six engine, youbcont damage it.

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

You're right, you are meant to rev it - and I do, I drive it very hard! But not when it's cold ...

Number one should've been run flat tyres!!

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

GEORGE SOUTAR I don’t disagree, I changed mine tho!

@1812georgie

6 жыл бұрын

It's Joel what did you change to? I have my eye on some toyo proxes Sport (I had them on a 325 Msport before and they had good grip). I have an 05 plate 2.5l

@1812georgie

6 жыл бұрын

Just seen your video about changing your run flats to the eagle f1's so that answers my question 😄

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

haha! I've covered it all lol :)

@anthonylovia1799

6 жыл бұрын

I use mich Sport pilot series happy

Zeee4

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Yep!

Sell it and get a TT!!! 😁

@itsjoel

5 жыл бұрын

I’d get a new TT but too expensive!

@quattrorsq8558

5 жыл бұрын

@@itsjoel Get the mk1 roadster quattro 225 hp!

@johanslecht2636

5 жыл бұрын

you must be really gay mate ;)

Everything is Stupid, excepto for Number 4. and in number 1, it's subjective but i love side lights. Number 6? you want a turbo engine car... you are not an aspirated men.

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Everything is subjective. I have my opinion, and you can have yours.

Terrible audio :(

@itsjoel

7 жыл бұрын

sorry :(

@radoll8404

7 жыл бұрын

no worry. Anyway, i like you video

@itsjoel

7 жыл бұрын

+radoslaw lach thanks mate :)

when You have a Problem with your Z4 you have to make a Service to fix the problems. So when you dont like your car anymore sell it, but don`t make such stupid Video, just only to make a Video....

Will you recommend the z4 as a first car?

@itsjoel

6 жыл бұрын

Definitely! It’s actually really easy to drive

Will you recommend the z4 as a first car?