First Drive In My E85 BMW Z4 3.0i!

[@kize32]

You can never say how good is the chassis unless you drive with DTC off. This car is a beast in the corners

[@NathanMannin]

@@kize32 I’m not the most confident with my ability to have DTC off, but how does allow me to experience the best of it having DTC off?

[@kize32]

​@@NathanMannin Well, it's a BMW. It goes sideways. I've never seen myself wanting more power on mine, maybe better brakes but everything else is pretty much on spot. The acceleration, the sound and the handling, for me it has it all

[@simonwitts4506]

Great video, I’ve had my Z for two years 2004 3.0i and absolutely love it.

[@NathanMannin]

@@simonwitts4506 Love that! It’s everything I expected it to be, plus so much more!

[@scotty6346]

Recently bought an E86 3.0si manual and i love it! ❤ Liked and subbed.

[@NathanMannin]

@@scotty6346 Thank you so much for the support! I am very jealous of your E86, I would’ve definitely gotten one had my budget permitted! Always lusted for a Z4M Coupe, but I’ve heard many say the 3.0si Coupe is just as good if not better!

[@peemick]

I do like drive mine in with the DSC off. BMW didn't put in a limited slip diff, but instead bodged one with the ABS. With the will fat DSC on it allows a slip of 5%, but with the DTC on it does allow a 10% slip, making it feel more playful in the corners, while never feeling totally out of control

[@j4k3yyy]

Great video, glad I came by your channel. Had a e89 23i last summer, loved revving it out

[@NathanMannin]

@@j4k3yyy Thank you, that means a lot! I love the E89 shape! I can completely relate to that, it is so rewarding to rev it out 😁

[@andyrichardson4710]

I have the e86 coupe, had it 3 and a half years and still love it. They are awesoe things, plenty quick enough and as its fairly low it gives that sensation of speed. The jerkiness from 1st to 2nd I think is the clutch delay valve - most people remove them, I was going to but havent done so yet. Give it time and you'll get used to it - you just have to learn its little quirks. I'm sure you absolutley love it -Good luck!

[@NathanMannin]

@@andyrichardson4710 I’m jealous Andy, I’ve always admired the E86 Coupe, they look phenomenal! Perhaps I just need to drive it more, I’m still learning a lot about the car and how it drives 😁 I can tell you for sure I am loving it more than I ever thought I would, thank you for taking the time comment! 😁

[@AqueousSip]

Great video and enjoyed it. I’m planning to go on a European road trip soon and might try vlogging it. I’ve been to the Nurburgring a few times. You should take your Z4 there 😊

[@NathanMannin]

@@AqueousSip Thank you for watching! Yes please do, it’s great to create memories, especially involving several countries! What car would you be taking? As much as I’d love to experience the Nürburgring, I need to do my first track day on something a little less intimidating 🤣

[@AqueousSip]

Oh nothing exciting, just my 320i which you can see on my channel cover.

[@NathanMannin]

@@AqueousSip Excellent all rounder that car is, looks stunning in that rare Melbourne red colour too!

[@AqueousSip]

@@NathanMannin ah thanks mate. Yes it can keep up with my mate in his Z4.

[@dthurlby]

I have the same car, love it just like you😍 Run flat tyres may be your steering issues and a mod that may people do on z4s Plus as you have an early on cruise control is a plug and play upgrade if you like using it. I do as sometimes I feel like a lazy drive. Look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@graemegaw5536]

Great video, I've had my roadster for nearly 7 years. Addressing a couple of your grumbles, the gears from 1st to 2nd is supposed to be fixed by removing the clutch delay valve, it's an easy job and well documented. A short weighted gear shifter is also a huge improvement.

[@NathanMannin]

@@graemegaw5536 Thank you for clearing that up, I’ll look into that, could be something worth me addressing!

[@steveb611]

I have a 2003 bmw z4. I love it very fun to drive..3.0l is pretty quick

[@kevinjekyll1521]

Yeah, your experience with the gearbox and rise are just par for the course. I find with the gearbox is not to try and smash through the gears, a judged deliberate change seemed to be the way to treat them. Great to see you out and about having some fun with it, that's what they were made for. Good stuff...

[@NathanMannin]

@@kevinjekyll1521 Thank you for the heads up! I have found being more gentle and delicate does help a little, especially from 1st to 2nd.

[@Von-by8xz]

Plan to keep it for ever!

[@NathanMannin]

@@Von-by8xz A bit too early to say yet, I do love it a lot though!

[@tayloryeates9484]

Gorgeous car mate. I’m on my 4th! I miss my 3.0i I’m currently in a 2003 2.5i

[@NathanMannin]

@@tayloryeates9484 Thank you! Your 4th!? What other iterations of the Z4 have you had? What made you go from a 3.0i to a 2.5i?

[@tayloryeates9484]

@@NathanMannin I’ve had two 2.2i’s a 3.0i and now a 2.5i. The reason being is the ride is allot nicer in the 2.5i as they come with SE spec suspension and feels just as quick. It probably won’t be my last Z4 either as I love them so much! Hope you enjoy your 3.0i!

[@NathanMannin]

@@tayloryeates9484 Cheers Taylor, I’m loving my 3.0i! I didn’t think about the suspension difference, I do wish it wasn’t so firm sometimes. How does your handling fair without it being so rigid, does it handle worse? I feel like my steering wanders a lot in the Z4, and travels across with imperfections on the road, is that a Z4 thing? Or could a wheel alignment fix that?

[@tayloryeates9484]

The 2.5i handles just as well without the crashy feeling as it sits 10mm higher. You would benefit from a wheel balance and alignment along with a new set of non run flat tyres to help with the tramlining and the ride quality. I got a set of kumho ecsta on mine and transformed the ride.

[@kerntynan1932]

I'm enjoying the 2000s too! I'm planning the R8 in hopefully not too long

[@NathanMannin]

@@kerntynan1932 That’s an excellent buy! Are you looking for a manual one!?

[@bettersteps]

Had you purchased an automatic I would left a nasty comment. GREAT job piking a manual! It's the only way to drive a car.

[@1JimmyL]

I just bought the 2005 - 2.5 version - love it - but the transmission just blew 😩 / but it will be repaired soon.

[@NathanMannin]

@@1JimmyL Is yours an auto? That’s so unfortunate, I’m glad you’re enjoying it!

[@1JimmyL]

@@NathanMannin Yes it’s an automatic- and with the top up or down, it’s one of the best driving experiences every 🎉 -

[@NathanMannin]

@@1JimmyL It’s a euphoric experience having the roof down, I have to agree, gives you more sense of speed too!

[@Birmingham_racing]

I know weight makes a difference but to me I wouldn't need more than 300bhp in a car for usual power

[@NathanMannin]

@@Birmingham_racing I agree personally, you can have more than enough fun with 300bhp on our roads, anymore just gets you into dangerous territory far too easily 😅😉

[@Krezo200]

This exhaust ist not stock

[@NathanMannin]

@@Krezo200 I am sure it’s stock, it’s probably the sound generator mod you can hear maybe?

[@Krezo200]

@@NathanMannin no, im talking about the exhaust. i had serveral m54b30 engines in my cars, two z4 3.0i. they sounded totally different. i would guess its modded (opened up and emptied a bit)

[@NathanMannin]

@@Krezo200 I suppose I’ll have to look underneath to see if there’s any boxes removed, although I’m not sure if I’ll be able to with it being so low 😆 You can hardly hear the exhaust when you drive it enthusiastically, so I’d be surprised if it has been modified.

[@Krezo200]

@@NathanMannin i see, i uploaded two videos of stock 3.0i sound clips. they sound different imho. at first i thought you got a 3.0si when i heard the sound (n52 engine instead of m54)

[@silversleeper484]