BMW Z1 Engine Temp and Needle Position on Gauge

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diegolarocca
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BMW Z1 Engine Temp and Needle Position on Gauge

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Hi All - I am based in the UK and bought a BMW Z1 last year - one of my dreams since I was a kid and quite an enjoyable car so far.

What is the normal needle position on the temp gauge in your cars? Is it bang on the mark on the middle all the time, left of it or right of it?

My Z1's needle constantly moves between the second mark and the mark in the middle and I wonder if that is normal behaviour or there should be no movement at all like modern cars.

For example, going down hill the temp drops and the opposite happens when going up hill. Having good air intake at the front keeps the needle just left of the mark in the middle. Leaving the car idle for a while moves the needle right on the middle without overheating though.

Thank you for your comments.
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