BMW Z4 Sport Mode Modification

[@Stinger2222]

Thanks Joel, order one and got in this week and just what I was looking for!

[@abdulhussain1802]

You just cost £40. Something that had been bugging me for a while. Keep up the great videos.

[@itsjoel]

Glad this was useful for you!

[@Daniel-qr2cy]

Love the mod. Seriously need to get me one after lockdown.

[@itsjoel]

Thanks for your help Daniel!

[@ChristianThomasTring]

As always, a good review and very watchable, but a £40 gizmo to change the default behaviour of an on/off button within half a second's reach... Is that really a problem that needs solving? 😉

[@luckdingwong2196]

My thought exactly... How is.it a problem when it's 1 press into sports mode

[@bartvansteenwijk6555]

Super! Always annoyed that i have to put the button on every time i take the Z4.

[@alunrees3056]

Nice one! If it makes you feel any better, I spent about 3 hours trying to remove my antenna base on Sunday. It’s just one, albeit seized and awkward screw.

[@itsjoel]

That’s something else on my list, to finally sort my aerial out.

[@alunrees3056]

It's Joel if you can get away with not having to replace the base, I recommend that option, what ever that may be. Tap a new thread in it and use a helicoil perhaps if the thread is knackered. Mine let water in so I had to take it off, I had to grind it out with a rotary file on a drill and sacrifice the amplifier module. Feel free to drop me a line if you need some advice.

[@blumahou4281]

Hi joel.... Personally i like to turn my Sport mode on and off manually, in my E89 Z4.......as it feels like a sense of occasion when you use it. Plus i think mine drinks a wee bit more fuel in constant sport mode. But it is a good handy mod for those that wish to have it. Stay safe..Mahou.👍 😊

[@oliversmith4130]

It would be cool if you did a video about how much money the channel makes, how much it costs to run, and more on how us regular watchers can try and help you 👍🏻

[@itsjoel]

I’ve thought about doing this sort of thing before - not sure how interested people would be. I do have a Patreon which I’m not active on and would like to improve in future, but I have a “tip jar” open to people in the description of my videos as a way they can help financially, cause I’ll give it away now - KZbin does not pay well! Thanks for watching.

[@Yomomma1467]

My z4 came with it love it

[@sportzntouring]

That is a cool little mod!

[@ExploringNewEngland]

So I'm a total Noob but my 2003 Z4 has a passenger airbag light there and no switch. Can I add a sport mode feature button.

[@Dreelife]

Great video my dude!! WWHAATTTT!!!??? My Z4 doesn't have the sports mode , It actually has the (passenger air bag off) button there

[@iskillcorn1]

Cool but £40 may be a bit steep to shell out when you can just press the button! Does a RED sport button exist? That’s would look cool and could be changed whilst the sport button is out? 🤔

[@PerfectBeast6]

It would be interesting if you can switch to different ECU map(rev 6900 instead of 6400) just pressing the sport button. Maybe its possible to program it?

[@dennisqueen1144]

Nice vid, Lad!

[@Z4loorit]

Interesting mate. Not something I'm after, however in a similar light there is a roof module u can also get that makes the roof action a 1 touch button process. Which is something I'm going to do at some point.

[@tony5006]

Good investment.

[@coaldust01]

Joel. If you don't mind I have a question about the zhp weighted shifter I think you have one? I'm thinking about getting one, is there alot of difference to the standard knob? Or would you say it's not really worth the price?, Thx 👍

[@machy1877]

Hi bro nice car Can you please tell me which radio system did you put I want to put the same 😊

[@blackbob100]

Thanks Joel

[@bratosinmihay8313]

Hello! This module will work on a e46 330i ssg ? I have a sport button and doesn't work. Maybe with this module I will force activate. Thanks!

[@H34vyTank]

How did you get the stereo to sit flush? Couldn't find a video on the install on your channel... 🙏🏽

[@tony5006]

If you pull the ashtray out you could mount the mode switch in there, so you wouldn't need to pull the gear stick surround out to change mode. Tony.

[@itsjoel]

That’s a good idea. I took the ash tray out as well, but didn’t think of that!

[@11855alan]

It seems like a lot or work to change from sport to regular! Having to pull the shifter cover off every time.

[@johnpigos9921]

Hi Joel, I want to buy a z4 2.2 and there's no sport button in it. Can I put a sport button?Do you know if inside the console I ll find the cable harness for it?

[@westerndetailing4417]

If the car did not come with the Sport mode from factory, can it be retrofited? Would it need coding?

[@GadgetMart]

Hi Joel. What’s the best Z4 to buy? Go for fastest? Si or early M54 engine? What’s your ideal spec discounting M cars?

[@psychosonny666]

absolute money pit these days. buy an mx-5 or save up for a new one.

[@camora644]

Sonny A mx5 with 100hp? Lol then better buy a 2.0 z4

[@GadgetMart]

Sonny A lol, your having a laugh aren’t you? What does a new one cost? 40,000+? Say I do 60,000 miles in it what has that cost per mile before fuel?

[@psychosonny666]

@@GadgetMart you asked what's the best one to buy its a new model. I own a 3.0 Z4 m54 and I've had mine for a lot longer than Joel. Its currently sat on the driveway with no power steering

[@psychosonny666]

@@camora644 horsepower has nothing to do with driving experience power to weight ratio is a more valid comparison

[@italiamia593]

Hi joel how much Miles have your z4? My z4 have 200.000 km.. do you thing it’s That to much?

[@MattHemsworth1]

Hi mate the link doesn't work, is this still available?

[@mosesneri5060]

Can you make a video for why the DTC might not work

[@MDUBZ-]

What is it with cable connecters, only 2 ways it could possibly insert, always takes 3 attempts to fit!?!?

[@temur358]

My 04 z4 2.5 doesn’t have a sport mode, can you still add one or I’m out of luck ?

[@davidsimeon9932]

Mine actually came with a sport button

[@Tom_dunkinlongtime]

Strange it should

[@timbushby]

Great mod. That Mr. Tanner is a clever swine.

[@itsjoel]

He certainly is!

[@tarekaziz572]

One question:if i have a bmw s Z4 3.0 without sport button can i modify it to drive like one having a sport button? And how plz let me know

[@itsjoel]

The sport mode increases throttle response and makes the steering feelheavier

[@tarekaziz572]

Thanks Joel but it wasnt my question.my question is how to make a normal 3.0 drives like a 3.0 with sport button.

[@Cowandhenvintage]

Does always being in sport mode does that have an effect on your gas mileage?

[@bromomententerprises2508]

Yes

[@davidponti1101]

The button should have been designed to operate in a similar fashion to a ball point pen. Click it and it stays on, period. Click it again and it goes off, period. Click it again and it stays on...

[@11855alan]

That would make sense and considerably easier than removing the shift cover

[@kieronmccauley5124]

Hi joel. Cant find the sport button in my mx5 😀. Seems ok mod i guess. Stay safe

[@davidponti1101]

That's easy, to find the sport button on the MX-5 simply open the glove box, locate the plunger labeled Tampax and push it all the way down. To take it out of sport mode, simply pull up on the cord...

[@gabrielgabor7747]

But what do you figure that sport mode do to the car

[@lorrynortheastguy4787]

Hi Joel i was going to buy a Z4 and it was rotten below the doors underneath and been bodged over So bad I was embarrassed for the bloke although he was blatantly trying to rip me off I also noticed rot on the underside of the boot lid it was a shite one to be blunt but do you have a vid or advice what to look for when buying one? the only reason I ask I can find problems myself but if I had to drive a distance for such a car I would be well miffed like this one was local but if I was to drive to the other end of the country I would be well miffed so was thinking show me pictures of this and that area of the car or I'm not coming, I know the hood issues and the likes but where are they prone to rot first can you say

[@GadgetMart]

The body on a Z4 should be very sound, if not walk away. Corrosion resistance is one of the plus points

[@lorrynortheastguy4787]

I think you kind of autocratically expect such a car to be looked after and I found a dud there are bad owners out there but this type of car people are prepared to travel for and maybe just assume they are shiny or the right color you like what ever but if you travel a distance and it's a dud you are going to feel and will waste your time and money

[@tony5006]

@@lorrynortheastguy4787 I've never seen a rotten Z4. Z3s yes.

[@lorrynortheastguy4787]

@@GadgetMart Fair enough cheers, must have been a real dud still advertised maybe 1 month later I wouldn't give him a grand for it I look at that is what you see at a glance and trying to hide don't go further

[@lorrynortheastguy4787]

@@tony5006 Too be honest I did wonder I think I found the only rot box in the country, it was a knacker

[@watchhunter]

Interesting but nothing I would spend money on

[@HusbandWifeDuo]

Because I am old and listen to Radio 4, I can't see the gain to be had by this mod. Pressing a button is no hard thing to do! Wish I had you legs though!!! 😀

[@trololazore]

Is u.s shipping available?

[@IAmOrion]

@Ca M - Yes it is

[@michaelleigh2446]

just call it a dipstick button, over engineered for a problem that does't exist, yes i,m a Z4 owner.

[@gabrieliancu6707]

I want it for E89

[@IAmOrion]

@Gabriel - it's a WIP but don't have access to an E89 to test and play with

[@angelrodado09]

One of the most useless mods ever

[@nathangregory_]

Seriously??

[@yoindestry]

What a waist of money

[@stevedennis2518]

Boring

[@MattFxx]

aha glad you managed to get the button off without breaking anything!

[@itsjoel]

Yeah it was a little struggle, but a bit of persuasion did the trick!