I replaced the run-flats on my Z4 with Conti. Ultra High Performance radials and carry a can of sealant and an electric pump in the car in case I have a flat. I much prefer how my Z4 handles and rides without the run-flats. When we were looking for a new SUV for my wife we opted for an Audi Q5 over the BMW X3 because BMW will not replace the run-flats with regular radials.
*WARNING - Artesania Romera PSA - WARNING*
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1morepasswill
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I can only imagine how rough the ride would be on a Z4 so close to the ground.
Mr_Smartepants
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LOL, we should probably split this discussion off to a BMW thread. 
Basically I always opt for run flats but without sports suspension. This allows for a much smoother ride. In fact even with the convertible the added weight of the roof still doesn't make the ride uncomfortable. If you get the 5 series with the above combination, due to the large wheel base the ride is superb.
Oh and I would never get my car serviced at BMW again.
Oh and I would never get my car serviced at BMW again.
Too right. As soon as the warranty was up on my Z4 I stopped having it serviced at BMW. On the other hand, I still take my 2003 Lexus IS 300 to Lexus for service; Lexus "gets" it.
1morepasswill
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When I was in my early 20's and before the world crushed my spirit , I would lay awake at night dreaming of the junker LS2000 (1990's) I would work on for years to get it back to showroom condition. Those things were blowing BMW and Mercedes out of the water for pure unadulterated luxury back then. Then again I also had a bit of neo obsession for refurbishing a 1990's Ford Probe
Mr_Smartepants
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*Update
Received my brush today. The box is really cheap one-piece folding-flap type, not like the nicer two-piece boxes in the past.
Knot doesn't have white tips, but more tan. Only time will tell if the wood finish lasts.
Received my brush today. The box is really cheap one-piece folding-flap type, not like the nicer two-piece boxes in the past.
Knot doesn't have white tips, but more tan. Only time will tell if the wood finish lasts.
UKRob
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I'd be interested in how the black ring holds up. It looks similar to the colour used on rustic brushes and, in my case, it rubbed off very easily and left marks when I dried the brush after use.*Update
Received my brush today. The box is really cheap one-piece folding-flap type, not like the nicer two-piece boxes in the past.
Knot doesn't have white tips, but more tan. Only time will tell if the wood finish lasts.
Blackmass
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£100.00Can I ask what kind of money he asks for these? I have an opinion, but the price may sway it one way or the other
Thanks for that, in that case, and very much IMO, that is absurd. They don't look particularly well finished, the knots sound like they are hit and miss (Chinese?), and the aftersales/customer service is appalling (from what I have read).
Why are people buying these when there are plenty of other "artisan" brush makers available? Just check ETSY... Hell, even the the Jayurah brushes are finished better and are a third of the cost!
Apologies if I have offended anyone's brush, some do look quite pretty!
Mr_Smartepants
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Yeah, same with my rustic chubby. I'll just touch them up with a black Sharpie pen eventually.
Spot on! Though I will say that when you get a good one, it's great! I have a 26mm bare knot I got from him and it doesn't look special to my untrained eye. It's still in the box.
The Liquidator
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Just my opinion, but that brush had better perform well, because it looks like something from a woodwork class.
I think this Romero geezer is taking the Arthur Bliss.
I think this Romero geezer is taking the Arthur Bliss.
1morepasswill
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I agree , despite all my well documented problems with Gustavo I have to admit that the knot was great. The problems I had were restricted to the handle and customer service etc.Yeah, same with my rustic chubby. I'll just touch them up with a black Sharpie pen eventually.
Spot on! Though I will say that when you get a good one, it's great! I have a 26mm bare knot I got from him and it doesn't look special to my untrained eye. It's still in the box.