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Replying to: mdw1000 (Jan 30, 2006 4:59 pm)  ). It's lengthly, but complete: The appearance and life of the convertible top are highly dependent on its proper care and operation. You should pay particular attention to the following instructions if your car has a lightcolored top. Protect the vehicle from exposure to intense sunlight whenever possible by parking it in the shade. This will help to prevent the paint, rubber and fabriccovered parts from being worn out. Never stow the convertible top in the convertible top compartment when it is wet, dirty or frozen, since this can cause mildew stains and chafe marks. To prevent mildew stains, do not keep the convertible top enclosed in the convertible top compartment for any extended period of time. If the vehicle will be parked for lengthy periods in an enclosed space, be sure that the convertible top is dry and that there is adequate ventilation. Clean off bird droppings immediately, since they attack the convertible top and cause the rubber seals to swell due to their caustic characteristics. Besides water, treat rubber seals only with talcum powder, rubber care products or silicone spray, particularly when they feel dry or tend to stick. Eliminate noises such as squeaks with lubricant spray. Depressions and discoloration may occur in the convertible top as a result of improper maintenance and cleaning or due to loading from excessive use. The convertible top and its seams may also develop leaks. These occurrences are not covered by the warranty. For repairs, please consult your BMW center. You can wash your BMW at an automatic car wash. Brushless systems are preferable. If a brushless car wash is unavailable and a brush car wash must be used, modern systems with soft brushes are preferable. Do not select the wax finish option. The small amount of beading wax always used in automatic car washes will not harm your vehicle's finish. In the case of more extensive dirt, which is definitely visible on lightcolored top materials, clean the top with the BMW Convertible Cleaning Set. Please proceed as follows: Spray the convertible top with the cleaning agent and then rub with a well-dampened sponge using circular motions until a foam develops. Then you can finish washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash. After washing your vehicle 3 to 5 times, you should treat the convertible top with a special convertible top impregnating spray. Please follow the instructions on the spray can.
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Replying to: bdr127 (Jan 31, 2006 8:14 am) How are the BMW convertibles (3 series and/or Z4) in the snow? Ideally I will keep my 4wd pickup and get the convertible as well, but that may not be an option. I live near Chicago, so snow has to be a consideration. I'm concerned mainly about the RWD of course, but also about excessive cabin heat loss. Thanks again!
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Replying to: mdw1000 (Jan 31, 2006 12:35 pm) I can't really speak for snow buildup, as we haven't had more than an inch this year... but, the cars are designed as a 4-season car.. (ground clearance may be a problem in a Z4, in heavier snow). I have winter tires on mine (and on my previous 3-series sedan). I heartily recommend them... As you can see from the BMW literature copied above.. a black top is much easier to keep clean and stain-free... regards, kyfdx |
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Replying to: mdw1000 (Jan 31, 2006 12:35 pm) RWD in snow has issues but is manageable. Keep the traction control on and take it easy when accelerating. If you are real concerned, you may want to get winter tires. If you have a truck, winter tires seem like an extravagance to me. |
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New Z4 owner, what a car! What is the best way to keep the flat black interior looking like new? Should I be using the car care equipment that BMW list in the book or use just plane water and very mild soap when needed? 
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| I have some pretty bad stains on my Z4 soft top. They're probably from a cat which took to sleeping on the roof for a while (unbeknown to me at the time). I'm having real trouble removing them - in fact no success at all. Any suggestions? | |
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I have a 2005 Z4 with about 6500 miles. I haven't had it serviced because the CPU says service isn't due until about 10000 miles. I've had the car since Oct. '05! I know since most people don't drive these cars often I'm sure I'm not the only person who has encountered this issue.
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Replying to: omegagen (Aug 14, 2007 2:06 am) |
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Replying to: omegagen (Aug 14, 2007 2:06 am) |
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| I broke my Back and after I started to walk again I though it time to buy the 2005 Z4 I love the trunk alot of sport cars dont have any trunk Solstice is a pice of junk manual top and no room I could not pass the Z4 up the heated seates help my mack .You should see the looks I get when parking in a hand cap spot until I get out to walk I will be this way for a long time Even the handy cap can drive a BMW Z4 The Z4 rides great and geting in and out is a little slow but it worth the effort | |
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