Buying an 05' 3.0 next week, thinking about doing the Dinan pkg with intake,ram air,strut brace,exhaust,and performance software. $2500............is it worth it or should I do just the intake and software or nothing  ? Thanks for any input. |
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Quote: | Buying an 05' 3.0 next week, thinking about doing the Dinan pkg with intake,ram air,strut brace,exhaust,and performance software. $2500............is it worth it or should I do just the intake and software or nothing ? Thanks for any input. | Can I suggest you wait until January to buy a Z4... pretty kewl stuff is on its way to the market.
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I can't imagine the software will do much for the Z4, much like the E46 where it only seems to remove throttle delay and raise the RPM limiter. Intake is not a bad idea, and I think an STB will almost always be a great idea, especially in an open top car. May help stiffen the chassis now, but should have the added benefit of preventing chassis flex induced rattles later.
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Quote: | Can I suggest you wait until January to buy a Z4... pretty kewl stuff is on its way to the market. |  Deal is already done.........I pick it up on Wednesday. The dealer gave me more for my trade then I paid for it in July and they took $6k off the the MSRP. I thought I might wait for the 06' Z4, but since they will only make minor changes on the 4th year, I thought it was too good of a buy to pass up. Plus $6k off compared to the $1k off my 06' 330i is very equitable. I can always add a supercharger when its available. And I'm impressed by how quick the little car is with 30 less hp and almost 500lbs lighter than my 330i.
 I guess I'll do the software update and CAI, it looks like the car already comes with some sort of strut brace, I'll try it out before I buy anything else.
Thanks,
J
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Quote: Deal is already done.........I pick it up on Wednesday. The dealer gave me more for my trade then I paid for it in July and they took $6k off the the MSRP. I thought I might wait for the 06' Z4, but since they will only make minor changes on the 4th year, I thought it was too good of a buy to pass up. Plus $6k off compared to the $1k off my 06' 330i is very equitable. I can always add a supercharger when its available. And I'm impressed by how quick the little car is with 30 less hp and almost 500lbs lighter than my 330i.
I guess I'll do the software update and CAI, it looks like the car already comes with some sort of strut brace, I'll try it out before I buy anything else.
Thanks,
J | No problem sounds like you got a good deal ...about a supercharger have you looked at www.vf-engineering.com
With this upgrade your Z4 will be faster then the S54 coupe/ Roadster with only 6PSI. You'll love to drive with it and the software /CAI is included.
From my experience once you do this mod you will want this on all your future bmw's because Everything feels so underpowerd after.
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Quote: | Deal is already done......... I thought I might wait for the 06' Z4, but since they will only make minor changes on the 4th year, I thought it was too good of a buy to pass up. Plus $6k off compared to the $1k off my 06' 330i is very equitable. | Just 2 days ago in Spartonsburg the indications are that BMW will anounce in 2 weeks at a German Auto expo the Z4M and/or M Coupe. When the questions were asked of every BMW associate the smiles could not disguise the truth... No leaks as to the motor choice. $6k off is not suprising since sales numbers are very weak. The build ratio of X5 to Z4 being built at this time was 60 z's vs 500+ X5's
The dealers will never tell you the above info ....
You have a great fun car enjoy  Dinan mods will not effect your warranty so go for it & welcome to the roadster family
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Has anyone used Dinan mods for their Z4?