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Post by AndyO » Mon May 15, 2017 2:17 pm

I got my very first Z4 today and love it, love it, love it!

2011 sDrive23i M Sport.

It is a miserable day; dark, cloudy, spots of rain, but I thought sod it; roof is coming down. It was an amazing drive, engine is so responsive and once in sport mode on an empty straight road it took my breath away. It took me back 30 years to my Mark II Golf GTi, it felt great after driving family sized saloons and estates (BMWs of course). Middle-aged isn't so bad after all. It will be my child and grandchild free zone, I don't mind taking the wife (comfort mode of course, she gets a bit scared if I go too fast).

Hopefully the photos below appear OK, this is the first time I tried it...
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2011 E89 Z4 sDrive23i M Sport Auto. Black Sapphire. 19" 326M wheels. Purchased May 2017 (for pleasure).
2004 E83 X3 2.5i Sport Auto. Bluewater Metallic. Purchased June 2018 (for practicality).
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Post by Marlon » Mon May 15, 2017 2:29 pm

Gorgeous looking Zed on the right wheels too - sounds like you're having a blast :driving: :thumbsup:
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Post by Chris_D » Mon May 15, 2017 2:36 pm

Tidy!
Enjoy :thumbsup: :wink:
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Post by GBZ4 » Mon May 15, 2017 2:53 pm

Welcome to the forum, nice looking Zed you have :thumbsup:
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Post by AndyO » Mon May 15, 2017 3:04 pm

Thanks you guys.

I've already had a bit of advice about run flats and I intend to change to regular tyres when my rears are due.

This is an automatic and it has paddles on the steering wheel which I have never had before. Any advice about using them? I've not touched them yet because I'm not sure how to use them - suppose I ought to Google it.

Any other advice is welcome.
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2011 E89 Z4 sDrive23i M Sport Auto. Black Sapphire. 19" 326M wheels. Purchased May 2017 (for pleasure).
2004 E83 X3 2.5i Sport Auto. Bluewater Metallic. Purchased June 2018 (for practicality).
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Post by Smartbear » Mon May 15, 2017 3:10 pm

Hi Andy, lots of info on here about everything you ever wondered (and more besides!)
Enjoy your e89 :thumbsup:
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Post by firebobby » Mon May 15, 2017 3:22 pm

Very nice, welcome
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Post by AndyO » Mon May 15, 2017 3:56 pm

Are there any Cheshire or North Wales regular Z4 meet ups?
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2011 E89 Z4 sDrive23i M Sport Auto. Black Sapphire. 19" 326M wheels. Purchased May 2017 (for pleasure).
2004 E83 X3 2.5i Sport Auto. Bluewater Metallic. Purchased June 2018 (for practicality).
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Post by Smartbear » Mon May 15, 2017 5:12 pm

AndyO wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2017 3:56 pm Are there any Cheshire or North Wales regular Z4 meet ups?
Hi Andy, there is a meets section in the forum-good idea to look in there regularly 8)
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e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
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Post by AndyO » Mon May 15, 2017 9:26 pm

Does anyone know what these are? I found them wrapped up in my boot...
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First time Z4 owner in Cheshire.
2011 E89 Z4 sDrive23i M Sport Auto. Black Sapphire. 19" 326M wheels. Purchased May 2017 (for pleasure).
2004 E83 X3 2.5i Sport Auto. Bluewater Metallic. Purchased June 2018 (for practicality).
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Post by Smartbear » Mon May 15, 2017 9:31 pm

Hmm, not sure but could it be an anti vibration battery mat? :?
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e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
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Post by bz4kev » Mon May 15, 2017 9:32 pm

Nice probably see you round were are you based :thumbsup:
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Post by AndyO » Mon May 15, 2017 9:38 pm

bz4kev wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2017 9:32 pm Nice probably see you round were are you based :thumbsup:
Thanks. Malpas, near Whitchurch. You on the Wirral?
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2011 E89 Z4 sDrive23i M Sport Auto. Black Sapphire. 19" 326M wheels. Purchased May 2017 (for pleasure).
2004 E83 X3 2.5i Sport Auto. Bluewater Metallic. Purchased June 2018 (for practicality).
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Post by bz4kev » Mon May 15, 2017 9:43 pm

Yes higher bebington there are a few runs round here north wales run every now and again also the national 8 up the Lake District I am going to zed fest this year in august should be around 300 zeds there will be driving down really early that morning to get there around 9am :driving:
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Post by blackabbot » Tue May 16, 2017 7:15 pm

Welcome to the forum, No wonder you love it, love it, love it. :thumbsup:
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