Newbie from the left coast

[Davo]

Just introducing myself. Long retired and always wanted a BMW 3 series convertible. Climate here in Newport Beach is about perfect for top down meanderings.

My ride is a 2004 Silver Gray Convertible with 134,000 miles. Bought her in March, for a reasonable price, but underestimated the work to be done to bring her back to spec. Had all mechanicals done by the local BMW only repair shop of sterling reputation. Now, over time will redo the interior and some paint issues as well as a poorly repaired front bumper. Oh yeah, also have to trash the nav system for something else. Would appreciate suggestions....requirements are basic: bluetooth, mirror my phone nav, FM of course, USB ports, maybe rear view??? Would also like to replace the steering wheel, the alcantara which was probably never cleaned. Another request, which I'll also post in classifieds...anyone with clean M Tech Alcantara wheel for sale from a part out?

Oh yeah, on an aside, one of my greatest regrets..selling a '99 titanium e36 M3. Kick me!

All in all, having a great time with her. My wife calls her my new hobby, which indeed it is. Hope to see you all on the road someday.

Happy motoring!

[fredo]

Welcome, sir. Any pics of your vert ? I sold my alcantara steering wheel recently. They show up FS every now and then.

[johnrando]

Welcome! '06 vert here in the South Bay. Come on up if you ever want to work on cars together. RE Nav: Eonon, Avin, Dynavin are the main ones people tend to replace with.

[Davo]

Thanks for the tips. I'll post photos once I learn how to!

[fredo]

Check post #4 here for info about pics.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?22932-2004-ZHP-Sedan-Auto-Imola-Red-Black-134k-miles-8-500-Largo-FL

[Davo]

Thank you.

[pedro2u]

Welcome! And just sold my Alcantara wheel 10 days ago.... A few of us now have this wheel from an ebay seller in Lithuania. Top notch in my book

[johnrando]

Also, Coby Wheel can redo your existing wheel. He is a long time sponsor on here and does excellent work.

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[Vas]

+1 for coby and supporting a small business

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[Oli77]

Welcome from a brother who used to live in Irvine and is now one with the earth and the greenery, in KY! Loving it with my 2010 3 series convertible.

[johnrando]

Welcome from a brother who used to live in Irvine and is now one with the earth and the greenery, in KY! Loving it with my 2010 3 series convertible.Glad you're enjoying it.

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[Davo]

Thanks all for the welcoming and informative responses. Feel right at home here.

davo

[Davo]

KY? I was at Ft. Knox for Advanced Infantry training a long time ago. Weekend passes to Louisville. Beautiful country. Had to chage uniforms a couple times per day in mid-summer, though. Hot, humid and sudden thurnderstorms!

[Davo]

Yep, Coby is a solid consideration. Also looked at the wheels from Lithuania. For some reason, trying to stay original to the OEM design.

Thanks for the suggestions.

[Davo]

Who is this seller in Lithuania? There seem to be at least a couple on eBay. That's a great loooking wheel!

[pedro2u]

Who is this seller in Lithuania? There seem to be at least a couple on eBay. That's a great loooking wheel!

the seller is Andri-zakus

https://www.ebay.com/str/azaautollc

But I believe he is currently on hold for new orders because of Covid shipping issues from Lithuania. My wheel was ordered early in the pandemic, and was held up at the port in NY for a long time. Finally arrived in 2 months. And my kids just ordered me another wheel from him for Father's Day for my E92 which shipped on 6/17 before he shut down his shipments. It's still "in transit" and is expected at the end of July

I bought mine after seeing post 23571 from usinjin in this thread http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?8698-What-did-you-do-for-your-ZHP-BMW-MINI-today-2&p=592221&highlight=Andri-zakus#post592221

I'm really pleased with the outstanding quality and recommend him, but as others have said, the Coby wheel is also outstanding

[Ewiwrangler]

Welcome to the club!

[Will]

Welcome! I'm in Irvine, hope to see you on the road sometime.