Noticed how different Ninja is on your videos vs. when he is on Tyler's videos. You have yourself a winner here, Elliott! I was skeptical when I first saw it, but I am now thinking I was wrong. Good work!
Oh, by the way... Please change the wheels. The wheels on there now look like the garbage Pep Boys wheels you buy to get home after you leave the theatre and find your car on blocks.
I have a silver 2004 z4 with 85000 miles and I’m so glad to hear that u own one with so many more!! I didn’t know it would even go that far but I’m glad to hear it can if properly taken care of awesome video and most definitely change the wheels I got the oem on mine they look clean and prestige my g
Mismatched headlights. My dad has owned a 2004 and since new it’s just been oil changes, brakes, tires, batteries. No leaks whatsoever. I’ve owned two 2006s and both no problems at all
The M parallels will look great on your Z4 and I would budget at least $1,000 per year to fix whatever will normally break, plus regular maintenance items.
1k a year running cost is not bad actually... I have owned newer 2009 E89 Z4 35i for 5 years and i estimate i have spent around 7000 eur, maybe max up to 8000 eur on services repaires, detailing, paint correction and tires. And as this car is getting older im sure my repair bills would get bigger. I dont usually go to dealer, i have a friendly indy shop that does most of the work... easier stuff i do myself... lot of information and guides available for n54 engines... If there are any special problems then i would go to dealer... like i had to replace my seat heating element... so dealer did that for example. Was laughing about the badge replacement. I actually have replaced every single bmw badge on my car... like 240 eur worth of badges :D they just go bad and start looking rubbish... first rear trunk badge startet flaking... then replaced wheel center caps and finally got front and side badges... and steeringwheel badge i replaced 2 weeks ago along with wheel leather retrim.
I had an '06 Z4, and the oem strut tower brace cracked the same way. I just removed both and got an aftermarket one when the dealer quoted a huge cost to replace them.
That could have been a whole lot worse!! Not a bad result. Can't wait to see those wheels gone 🤣🤣 I really enjoyed the vlogging handheld segments. Came across very naturally. 🤙
Don't forget oil changes (had 1 on service record), brake pads, rotors, tires, filters. Tires alone are like 500 to 1200, depending on how cheap you go.
The wheels on the car already looked GREAT, IMO and I RARELY like anything that is not factory looking or a BBS wheel on any BMW. The one you liked is VERY plane Jane in my opinion.
Switch the rims! The current ones look like they belong on some rappers Tahoe, not a BMW roadster. I bet it handles, and drives so much better after the switch too. Do it asap.
Elliot man, small editing tip. You can blend the mid-speech cuts away into a seamless transition by including a few seconds of B camera footage to sit over the cut. Doesn't need to be of you, could be a close up, panning shop of the car. Honestly you don't even need a second camera, fake it and shoot those shots after. Also, a B camera is a really powerful tool that few RUclipsrs use. But this is just a thought, this is still an awesome channel. Keep going dude.
Thanks man! I try not to have any mid-speech cuts at all, I am getting better about that as time goes on. But I already hide the ones I can with B-Roll. I love the second camera tip as well. Thanks for the support!
If the car is an 2003, and it has 10 years of service records, we are still missing 8 years of service records. So almost half it's life there are either no records or the owner(s) were the luckiest owners alive.
Owning a z4 i realized that its not gonna drive right unless your flooring it , then it wants to act right, mine is like that at least , but it does have its/every flaws thats for sure
I had been laid-off from my job in telecom, so I got contacted about doing a contract job there. Put in all of the Cisco VOIP phones (and programmed them) out at Spirit...I actually liked Wichita, except for the weather. It was a brutal winter in 2011.
Multiple tops seems odd. Even with 280k miles the top shouldn't have required rebuilding/replacement twice in 10 years. I would expect more brake jobs however.
4:00 According to BMW they all do that; they call it tramlining. I got a 2008 Z4 2.5i from a BMW dealer and after the test drive it was the fist thing I complained about to the dealer; I was met with "that's normal". Have to say I've owned the car for seven years with very little going wrong (well apart from the gearbox and driveshaft giving up the ghost a couple of months ago, but that may have been something to do with my driving style🙄). Anyway, all academic now since your Z4 is now languishing on the scrap heap.
Just got my 04 Z4 3.0 SMG two months ago. Most of the work done on those invoices can be done at home for a fraction of the cost. It's such an easy engine work on. I've already done coils, plugs, DISA and valve cover gasket for under $400. All of that work can be done at home in about an hour.
I've always wanted to try the SMG version of the Z4, that's great! Thanks for the tip. I will be taking care of as many of the repairs as possible at home.
Yoo i got 06 z4 2.5i, I noticed theres a leak on coolant when i try to fill it up.. just wondering how much would it cost. its my first car so i dont know anything.. thank you so much
LOL - literally lol'd at the denture technology is pretty great these days comment. It's crazy how quickly the emblems get faded or damaged. Definitely spruces it up replacing them every once in awhile. Anything is better than the wheels that are on there now.
Another great video. I feel like the z4 will be great for future videos considering an older bimmer is notoriously fragile. I would definitely slap the m parallels on it.
Always brush your teeth!! Interesting intro, you got my attention. Yes, Yes, Yes, put the m parallel wheels on Pennyslot, now!!! Thanks again Elliott for a fun Friday video. And yes, I'm feeling better than a poke in the eye with a stick!!! 👁️👁️
I have 2 2005 Z4s a 2.5 and 3.0. The 3.0 is currently with an engine getting fully Forged and I will be swapped in a DCT 7 spd from a 2015 M4. I love this car and I've only put about $600 in between both of them since 2018. Super reliable as long as you keep up on maintenance
Do all car RUclipsrs live in Wichita Kansas? I've owned BMWs since 1995 and have not spent nowhere near $10,000 in repairs and maintenance in all these years and yes I do keep my cars in tip top condition so I don't know what owners in the US are doing or could it be that all mechanics in the US charge the same as lawyers?
Lol'd hard on the intro. Definitely put the Parallels on, it makes it seem more roadster and less "midnight club". That Z4 is one pretty car for its age
what a neglected car and interior. the previous owner should be ashamed. put a set of style 107 underneath that is an original E85 Z4 rim. My 3.0 has them too.
It's not a "hybrid" system, it is a just hydrogen generator as seen in many utoob vids. It uses DC from the battery to split salt water into hydrogen and oxygen gas which is very explosive, then pumps it into the intake to improve performance. But the electrolysis load draws current from the battery which will make the alternator apply an equal and opposite force to the engine to recharge the battery. Add the losses from alternator and battery inefficiencies and you get a net loss.
Amateur with your puny Z4 invoice pile....try keeping an E31 8 Series on the road! Parallels? YES...New console? YES....New Storage Console Box Button? YES Headlight Restore? YES
@@ElliottAlvis they were OE on the E38 through 2001 model year and also featured OE on E39 M5 through '03. Very popular period looking wheels. Try to stick with real BMW M-Parallels. The real ones are lighter and better balanced. Copycats are typically cheaper, spray painted iron or steel (not alloy), heavier, not balanced. look for BMW part number stamped on wheel. You can get staggered (wider in back, narrower in front - better handling but more expensive because front and tires are different widths) or do the same size on all fours (essentially four front wheels).
I have z4 2006 and it's so much fun, I live in Finland where I can use the roof like 4 months in a year but it's worth it, I also have winter tyres for this thing and I can tell you it's the most dangerous (and fun) car on snow.It's so light on the rear and so heavy on the front so in heavy snow it feels like it's understeering and oversteering at the same time :D It's suprisingly warm inside if the roof doesn't leak, wouldn't expect that from a convertible.
I used to have a Porsche 944 S2 , three liter four pot. Rear wheel drive. A nightmare in snow. My cure was 6000 RPM in first gear and wait for it to burn through. Always worked. I had a MGB , rear wheel drive , for ten years and at the first hint of snow managed to find myself facing backwards on lifting off the throttle. I don`t care, l`m happy with my tiny little 2.0 Z4 and l will do whatever it takes over the next winter. Including flagstones in the boot and a pack of Saxa salt.
Z4 hell yes!....love my '04....it is a 'slot car'😁...wheels are subjective, I personally like the 'M's but spacers put undue loads on suspension parts. K.I.S.S. method ...find some stock wheels you like and drive it till they fall off!!👍
M parallels must happen. Makes it look like a hooptie Z8
Can u ask Jon to let Josh open his own channel 😭😭
I love the idea of a discount Z8...
@@ElliottAlvis I could be mistaken, but they make actual Z8 kits for the Z4 so you could just have the worlds cheapest Z8 too.
Cmon Hoovie, dont give him ideas. I want them
is there any other life than the Hooptie life?
I like how Elliot says "it clunks when put into gear" and immediately the Car Ninja runs to his suspicion and finds the culprit just 2 seconds later.
He knows these cars like the back of his hand. It’s incredible!
He literally tells the ninja what he thinks the problem is. Not that hard to figure out
Also everybody knows that bmw diff mounts crack
I wouldn't have thought to go to the rear of the vehicle for that
@@pottunen007 bushings not mounts
$10,531 over 10 years is an average of $87.76 a month. That's seriously all it took to keep a high-mileage BMW sorted? Incredible!
The Ninja is such a class act! You guys are lucky to have such a great resource!
We truly are. He and the Wizard are a blessing
Noticed how different Ninja is on your videos vs. when he is on Tyler's videos. You have yourself a winner here, Elliott! I was skeptical when I first saw it, but I am now thinking I was wrong. Good work!
Oh, by the way... Please change the wheels. The wheels on there now look like the garbage Pep Boys wheels you buy to get home after you leave the theatre and find your car on blocks.
Thanks Paul! And I agree, the wheels need to go... In a big way.
Another great video! That’s wild that Johnny had worked on that car in the past...
I have a silver 2004 z4 with 85000 miles and I’m so glad to hear that u own one with so many more!! I didn’t know it would even go that far but I’m glad to hear it can if properly taken care of awesome video and most definitely change the wheels I got the oem on mine they look clean and prestige my g
Pristine**
That’s great man! Glad this car can be an inspiration!
Elliott, don't listen to them all!! I love the look of the M Parallels, WAY BETTER than those gungbung wanna be's you've been rocking.....
Mismatched headlights. My dad has owned a 2004 and since new it’s just been oil changes, brakes, tires, batteries. No leaks whatsoever. I’ve owned two 2006s and both no problems at all
Yeah the headlights are bothering me, but they are $500 to replace! 😱
The M parallels will look great on your Z4 and I would budget at least $1,000 per year to fix whatever will normally break, plus regular maintenance items.
I think the M parallels will look great too. And you're right, so far its been about $1,000 a year to fix, so I'll have to anticipate that!
1k a year running cost is not bad actually...
I have owned newer 2009 E89 Z4 35i for 5 years and i estimate i have spent around 7000 eur, maybe max up to 8000 eur on services repaires, detailing, paint correction and tires. And as this car is getting older im sure my repair bills would get bigger. I dont usually go to dealer, i have a friendly indy shop that does most of the work... easier stuff i do myself... lot of information and guides available for n54 engines... If there are any special problems then i would go to dealer... like i had to replace my seat heating element... so dealer did that for example.
Was laughing about the badge replacement. I actually have replaced every single bmw badge on my car... like 240 eur worth of badges :D they just go bad and start looking rubbish... first rear trunk badge startet flaking... then replaced wheel center caps and finally got front and side badges... and steeringwheel badge i replaced 2 weeks ago along with wheel leather retrim.
Sounds like you are a Z4 expert! Glad you've had such great luck with your car. That's funny that the badges just "expire" on these cars 😂
I had an '06 Z4, and the oem strut tower brace cracked the same way. I just removed both and got an aftermarket one when the dealer quoted a huge cost to replace them.
Thats not a bad idea, it must be a common issue for these cars
Again, change the rims !
Go with the parallels. 👍🏽
I'm leaning that direction!
That could have been a whole lot worse!! Not a bad result. Can't wait to see those wheels gone 🤣🤣
I really enjoyed the vlogging handheld segments. Came across very naturally. 🤙
Its good to see that you are planing to keep it.I think these new wheels are much better then these what are on right now.
3 tops??? Yikes! A lot has been fixed, though!
Right?! Thats a lot of tops
Noticed that too. They ended up accounting for a significant percentage of the past repairs.
Don't forget oil changes (had 1 on service record), brake pads, rotors, tires, filters. Tires alone are like 500 to 1200, depending on how cheap you go.
The wheels on the car already looked GREAT, IMO and I RARELY like anything that is not factory looking or a BBS wheel on any BMW. The one you liked is VERY plane Jane in my opinion.
Thanks Don. Keep watching the series, I ended up selecting a wheel that is a nice balance of both.
I like you to call it Penny Benny
You know Because Bmw Benny?
I like that!
@@ElliottAlvis Then Penny Benny it is
Great video though. Keep em coming i watch all the advertisements.👍
Thanks Basil!
Your killing those synchronizers by granny shifting. The car is very easy and fun to work on not to mention it could save u a couple of bucks
Switch the rims! The current ones look like they belong on some rappers Tahoe, not a BMW roadster. I bet it handles, and drives so much better after the switch too. Do it asap.
At least the z4 isn't one of the worst BMWs to maintain. I like that roadster style.
Same here! It’s a fantastic looking little car.
Elliot man, small editing tip. You can blend the mid-speech cuts away into a seamless transition by including a few seconds of B camera footage to sit over the cut. Doesn't need to be of you, could be a close up, panning shop of the car. Honestly you don't even need a second camera, fake it and shoot those shots after.
Also, a B camera is a really powerful tool that few RUclipsrs use.
But this is just a thought, this is still an awesome channel. Keep going dude.
Thanks man! I try not to have any mid-speech cuts at all, I am getting better about that as time goes on. But I already hide the ones I can with B-Roll. I love the second camera tip as well. Thanks for the support!
I remember that promotion I tried to win this car at the Stratosphere in 2003!
If the car is an 2003, and it has 10 years of service records, we are still missing 8 years of service records. So almost half it's life there are either no records or the owner(s) were the luckiest owners alive.
I know... I wish I had the first 8 years. But I am thankful for the 10 years of records that I do have.
Call it the BMV (for Vegas)
Cool video sir put the BMW rims on👍🏻👍🏻
Ninja is awesome!
He sure is!
Any stock wheel will look better than the ones that on it currently.
Couldn't agree more!
Owning a z4 i realized that its not gonna drive right unless your flooring it , then it wants to act right, mine is like that at least , but it does have its/every flaws thats for sure
Anything but those aftermarket wheels - UGH-lee
Tell me about it Shawn. They are so bad!
i came here for bmw z4s to haunt johnny the car ninja
😂
That looks bloody clean underneath and M parallels oh yeah as that will look fantastic but just don’t go down the run flat tyre route mate.
Yeah, I don't want run flats
Had my 3.0 Z4 for 8 years, been very reliable and little maintenance cost
I bought an 03 beetle convertible for $2k she spent about 40k maintaining the car up until this year
Oh wow! That’s pretty incredible
Those m pars are a classic my brother has them on his e38. They're gonna look good on the Z4 can't wait to see them on !
I had no idea Wichita was so posh when I lived there 10-11 years ago lol
It's come a long way!
I had been laid-off from my job in telecom, so I got contacted about doing a contract job there. Put in all of the Cisco VOIP phones (and programmed them) out at Spirit...I actually liked Wichita, except for the weather. It was a brutal winter in 2011.
Multiple tops seems odd. Even with 280k miles the top shouldn't have required rebuilding/replacement twice in 10 years. I would expect more brake jobs however.
M Parallels look a lot better than the current wheels.
To only have spent USD 11000 on 280 000mi (450 000 km) for repairs is really not that much ( 0.024 c per km) and the car still looks good.
"Penny" seems to be an appropriate name.
Oh no the rims are bad? How tragic that you'd have to change them out!
You really need to add the hydrogen system back in. Your life is too easy these days.
I need to find out more about it! I wouldve been interested to see what in the heck it was!
@@ElliottAlvis please let us know when you do.
@@ElliottAlvis Maybe one of those HHO generators that's supposed to electrolyze water into hydrogen gas.
But who knows. ...
4:00 According to BMW they all do that; they call it tramlining. I got a 2008 Z4 2.5i from a BMW dealer and after the test drive it was the fist thing I complained about to the dealer; I was met with "that's normal". Have to say I've owned the car for seven years with very little going wrong (well apart from the gearbox and driveshaft giving up the ghost a couple of months ago, but that may have been something to do with my driving style🙄). Anyway, all academic now since your Z4 is now languishing on the scrap heap.
When in doubt, do what Hoovie does
Two top replacements in 10 years? Wow
yes change the rims!!!!
Yeah those M wheels need to go on that car
Put on the rims and let's see!
BMW: Bring My Wallet
Definitely the BWM wheels if they fit.
Use the M wheels. They deserve to be on the car and being used.
„has been taken care of“
M parallels must happen and chuck the old wheels in the trash
Wichita is becoming a RUclips collab heaven
of all cities I did not predict that one.
Wichita is becoming the beta male capital of RUclips.
Hoovie's Garage, Wizard's Shop, Westin Champlin, WatchJRGo, 100 Percent Jake, and Elliott Alvis, crazy that RUclips's automotive epicenter is Central Kansas!
Don't forget Velocity Garage.
Who would have thought
That is the thinnest pile of 10 years of service records ever.
Just got my 04 Z4 3.0 SMG two months ago. Most of the work done on those invoices can be done at home for a fraction of the cost. It's such an easy engine work on. I've already done coils, plugs, DISA and valve cover gasket for under $400. All of that work can be done at home in about an hour.
I've always wanted to try the SMG version of the Z4, that's great! Thanks for the tip. I will be taking care of as many of the repairs as possible at home.
400 bucks for cruise control lol you can buy the stalk for €100 and fit yourself on 2004 and before plug and play and cut cowl yourself.
Yoo i got 06 z4 2.5i, I noticed theres a leak on coolant when i try to fill it up.. just wondering how much would it cost. its my first car so i dont know anything.. thank you so much
These Z4 videos are making me miss my '07 Z4 (3.0i). And yes, M parallels will be much better.
The Z4 is a great car, I can see why you miss it. Thanks for watching!
The ninja really knows his stuff.
He really is a master of these cars, it's incredible to witness.
This is exactly the content I come here for! That great dental hygiene advice!
You know it! 🦷
LOL - literally lol'd at the denture technology is pretty great these days comment.
It's crazy how quickly the emblems get faded or damaged. Definitely spruces it up replacing them every once in awhile. Anything is better than the wheels that are on there now.
I'm a big fan of fresh emblems! And I totally agree with you about the wheels.
Mpar get hype! Get that clutch delay valve out of there too!
Yeah, that is pretty annoying. But its a luxury feature! lol
Another great video. I feel like the z4 will be great for future videos considering an older bimmer is notoriously fragile. I would definitely slap the m parallels on it.
Thanks Aaron! Yeah, I think this car is going to be a great thing. It already is!
@@ElliottAlvis still not one of the shockers and great engine and box
Always brush your teeth!! Interesting intro, you got my attention. Yes, Yes, Yes, put the m parallel wheels on Pennyslot, now!!! Thanks again Elliott for a fun Friday video. And yes, I'm feeling better than a poke in the eye with a stick!!! 👁️👁️
Glad you're feeling better Christopher! Hope you have a good weekend man!
@@ElliottAlvis thanks, you too my friend!! 🙂
I am with you on them Rims Elliot 👍
Thanks Anthony!
I have 2 2005 Z4s a 2.5 and 3.0. The 3.0 is currently with an engine getting fully Forged and I will be swapped in a DCT 7 spd from a 2015 M4. I love this car and I've only put about $600 in between both of them since 2018. Super reliable as long as you keep up on maintenance
Holy smokes that 3.0 with a DCT is going to be amazing!
Do all car RUclipsrs live in Wichita Kansas? I've owned BMWs since 1995 and have not spent nowhere near $10,000 in repairs and maintenance in all these years and yes I do keep my cars in tip top condition so I don't know what owners in the US are doing or could it be that all mechanics in the US charge the same as lawyers?
All car RUclipsrs love in Wichita, yes lol.
Lol'd hard on the intro. Definitely put the Parallels on, it makes it seem more roadster and less "midnight club". That Z4 is one pretty car for its age
It sure is a pretty car. Hard to believe the design is 18 years old!
Elliott, you are fast becoming a well deserved RUclips icon! Congratulations, my friend.
You're too kind Mitchell. Thank YOU!
I think the z4 is the only bmw those m pars don’t look good on. Still, they are 2747372 times better than what is on the car now...
Switch to those wheels powder coat it to high gloss black ❤️
Thats an idea!
what a neglected car and interior. the previous owner should be ashamed. put a set of style 107 underneath that is an original E85 Z4 rim. My 3.0 has them too.
@elliott Stealies would look better on it than those aftermarket “things”
I agree! Stealies would actually look kinda cool...
What are stealies? Wheels prone to be stolen?
@@MarkusGrimm83 steelies. Steel wheels.
@@cpscps2679 Oh, thank you for the explanation, appreciate it. Makes way more sense now.
I learned the hard way about my teeth 🦷. Great video Elliott!
Thanks Sock!
FIRST OF ALL ANY CAR WITH AFTERMARKET RIMS LIKE THAT MEANS IT BELONGED TO AN ABUSER 9 TIMES OUT OF 10.......BUY STOCK OR PAY THE PRICE
you should change it.
I had a 03 BMW Z4 and I loved it better looking than 07.
It's not a "hybrid" system, it is a just hydrogen generator as seen in many utoob vids. It uses DC from the battery to split salt water into hydrogen and oxygen gas which is very explosive, then pumps it into the intake to improve performance. But the electrolysis load draws current from the battery which will make the alternator apply an equal and opposite force to the engine to recharge the battery. Add the losses from alternator and battery inefficiencies and you get a net loss.
Thanks Rich! I've been wanting to learn more about the system.
Amateur with your puny Z4 invoice pile....try keeping an E31 8 Series on the road! Parallels? YES...New console? YES....New Storage Console Box Button? YES Headlight Restore? YES
This car is going to get it all! I can't imagine trying to keep an 8 Series on the road! 😱
Those M parallels would look fantastic! Best BMW wheels of the 90s
I agree!
@@ElliottAlvis they were OE on the E38 through 2001 model year and also featured OE on E39 M5 through '03. Very popular period looking wheels. Try to stick with real BMW M-Parallels. The real ones are lighter and better balanced. Copycats are typically cheaper, spray painted iron or steel (not alloy), heavier, not balanced. look for BMW part number stamped on wheel. You can get staggered (wider in back, narrower in front - better handling but more expensive because front and tires are different widths) or do the same size on all fours (essentially four front wheels).
I do not know if I can bear to watch another Z4 video with those rims still on it. Looking forward to seeing how you transform it.
My 2006 530 last 16 yrs total $2800 Inc tires. Oil change. Brake . spark n coil. Key is if you could do simple maintenance you save a lot of money
New Tires on those other wheels will be at least another $800
M Parallels are much better looking; still not great, but better than those hideous ones. Too bad getting rid of them will cost you even more money...
I know, I wish I didn't have to do this at all lol
Yesss! Go for the M Parallels 😎
Hit up fitment industries they got some cool wheels not gonna lie
Love my 2.8 Z4. Fantastic car. I love it!!! ANDE.. I'm 72 years old!!!!!
I loved this one too! I wish I had gotten more time with it.
Car Ninja is getting much less camera shy with time...
I just bought an 05 3.0 smg from an employee who is retiring. Not a big fan of the smg, but yeah.
That’s great! The SMG can be tons of fun, but I understand it’s not everyone’s favorite transmission.
How many cat shirts do you have?
Ummm..... I think too many to count lol
I´m sure you know about M539 restorations and his YT channel, i think he could tell you about leaking BMW gaskets all night long😂
I know a name. Who won the Jackpot on this one Elliot?
Spend the money to fix the car. It's your car. Put the wheels you want on there. Enjoy the car for once.
Thats the plan with this one!
I THINK THIS GUY NEEDS TO BUY A SMART CAR HE JUST DOESNT GET IT
Call the car “Penny Pincher” because you have to pinch your finances to pay for the cost of repairs on the car.
Not bad!
Love the content!!
Put on the M Parallels.
Anything is better than the junky clapped out ones that came with it.
Tell me about it!
Another vote to switch the wheels. Or sell the bigger ones and buy period correct wheels, or replicas.
Either way, the wheels will be changing.
I have z4 2006 and it's so much fun, I live in Finland where I can use the roof like 4 months in a year but it's worth it, I also have winter tyres for this thing and I can tell you it's the most dangerous (and fun) car on snow.It's so light on the rear and so heavy on the front so in heavy snow it feels like it's understeering and oversteering at the same time :D
It's suprisingly warm inside if the roof doesn't leak, wouldn't expect that from a convertible.
I used to have a Porsche 944 S2 , three liter four pot. Rear wheel drive. A nightmare in snow. My cure was 6000 RPM in first gear
and wait for it to burn through. Always worked. I had a MGB , rear wheel drive , for ten years and at the first hint of snow managed to find
myself facing backwards on lifting off the throttle.
I don`t care, l`m happy with my tiny little 2.0 Z4 and l will do whatever it takes over the next winter. Including flagstones in the boot and a pack of Saxa salt.
Z4 hell yes!....love my '04....it is a 'slot car'😁...wheels are subjective, I personally like the 'M's but spacers put undue loads on suspension parts. K.I.S.S. method ...find some stock wheels you like and drive it till they fall off!!👍
A fellow Z4 enthusiast! Glad you’ve been loving yours man. Thanks for checking out my channel!