Noob with Photos from Stelvio

Tamman69 · 08-25-2009, 09:23 AM

Hi all!

I already popped these up at another forum but there seems to be more activity on the new Z4 here so thought I should officially say hello. Took delivery on Monday 3rd August in the UK, started my mammoth journey across Europe on the 4th. Finally reached my new home in the Balkans after a 2500 km trip.

I'm a complete noob to decent cars, only got my licence at 33 and have since owned a Punto and an old 1800 Escort as well as driving the obligatory company Golf up and down the UK, hoping I can get a lot of info from here as well as make any small contribution I can.

I am hoping for a 'first', part of my journey took me through Switzerland and Italy and having had a browse around I decided to take on the Stelvio Pass of Top Gear fame. Fingers crossed I might be the first to send a few pics of the new model from there?

First one is just before the pass, somewhere between Livigno & Bormio.

Next couple are on the North face, the only time I really stopped to take a couple of snaps - it's all about the driving after all : )

Finally a look at part of the North section for those who haven't seen this pass before. For those unaware of it, it is a pass of 40 odd hairpins up and down an Alp. Have to say in terms of sheer driving fun some of the approach roads were better, there are too many cars, motorbikes, and very hardy cyclists on this road for it to be a pure thrill. Still, it was a great feeling to get up and down it.

Looking forwards to chatting to all of you

Tamman69

Jason · 08-25-2009, 10:16 AM

Welcome to the site! The car looks gorgeous (of course)

You're definitely the first to post a pic of the E89 Z4 from the Stelvio Pass.

teagueAMX · 08-25-2009, 11:14 PM

Perfect roads for your new Z4!

How's the power climbing those hills?

Tamman69 · 08-26-2009, 12:05 AM

It's difficult to say. There were a lot of other drivers / motorbikes / and especially cyclists around so there were very few sections where you could have a hard go at it. I did pull over occasionally, wait for a space, and 'go for it' for a couple of bends, the car was at least as good as 'I' was! Handling felt superb considering the longer wheel-base and high bonnet.

I would say that the 23i had to work pretty hard up there, there were some 1st gear take-offs required on the steepest hairpins (only a couple). Would have been great to test drive the 30 and 35 to feel the difference...

Some people talk of the height of the pass (around 2760 metres) making a difference in feul / oxygen levels also, but I'm not technical enough to comment on that

Joey_T · 08-26-2009, 01:42 AM

Nice pics and congrats on the car

I'm planning to do a roadtrip through the Alps (including Stelvio) next month as well. Don't hesitate to post some more pics if you have them

Soki... · 08-26-2009, 04:51 AM

Welcome to our company !!!!

Congrats for your new car... Looks great !!!!

(Almost the same with me :P)

08-25-2009, 09:23 AM	#1
Tamman69 Private First Class 10 Rep 119 Posts Drives: Z4 2009 SDrive23i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Noob with Photos from Stelvio Hi all! I already popped these up at another forum but there seems to be more activity on the new Z4 here so thought I should officially say hello. Took delivery on Monday 3rd August in the UK, started my mammoth journey across Europe on the 4th. Finally reached my new home in the Balkans after a 2500 km trip. I'm a complete noob to decent cars, only got my licence at 33 and have since owned a Punto and an old 1800 Escort as well as driving the obligatory company Golf up and down the UK, hoping I can get a lot of info from here as well as make any small contribution I can. I am hoping for a 'first', part of my journey took me through Switzerland and Italy and having had a browse around I decided to take on the Stelvio Pass of Top Gear fame. Fingers crossed I might be the first to send a few pics of the new model from there? First one is just before the pass, somewhere between Livigno & Bormio. Next couple are on the North face, the only time I really stopped to take a couple of snaps - it's all about the driving after all : ) Finally a look at part of the North section for those who haven't seen this pass before. For those unaware of it, it is a pass of 40 odd hairpins up and down an Alp. Have to say in terms of sheer driving fun some of the approach roads were better, there are too many cars, motorbikes, and very hardy cyclists on this road for it to be a pure thrill. Still, it was a great feeling to get up and down it. Looking forwards to chatting to all of you Tamman69
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08-25-2009, 10:16 AM	#2
Jason Administrator 40712 Rep 21,238 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the site! The car looks gorgeous (of course) You're definitely the first to post a pic of the E89 Z4 from the Stelvio Pass.
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08-25-2009, 11:14 PM	#3
teagueAMX Colonel 60 Rep 2,087 Posts Drives: Some are road worthy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So Cal, USA iTrader: (0)	Perfect roads for your new Z4! How's the power climbing those hills?
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08-26-2009, 12:05 AM	#4
Tamman69 Private First Class 10 Rep 119 Posts Drives: Z4 2009 SDrive23i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	It's difficult to say. There were a lot of other drivers / motorbikes / and especially cyclists around so there were very few sections where you could have a hard go at it. I did pull over occasionally, wait for a space, and 'go for it' for a couple of bends, the car was at least as good as 'I' was! Handling felt superb considering the longer wheel-base and high bonnet. I would say that the 23i had to work pretty hard up there, there were some 1st gear take-offs required on the steepest hairpins (only a couple). Would have been great to test drive the 30 and 35 to feel the difference... Some people talk of the height of the pass (around 2760 metres) making a difference in feul / oxygen levels also, but I'm not technical enough to comment on that
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08-26-2009, 01:42 AM	#5
Joey_T That's me... 17 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Nice pics and congrats on the car I'm planning to do a roadtrip through the Alps (including Stelvio) next month as well. Don't hesitate to post some more pics if you have them
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08-26-2009, 04:51 AM	#6
Soki... Private 8 Rep 57 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 23i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Greece iTrader: (0)	Welcome to our company !!!! Congrats for your new car... Looks great !!!! (Almost the same with me :P)
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