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Post by Swiftly » Wed Jun 07, 2017 9:08 pm

Bing wrote: Wed Jun 07, 2017 8:36 pm Awwww - didn't know you'd sold the Z Nick :(

But, a worthy and lovely looking replacement :thumbsup:

.... which I'm sure you'll regret just a little :wink:
Thanks Alan, I'm hoping it will make a good daily driver and a fun weekender :driving:

I still miss the zed in so many ways, as it's a hard act to follow.
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Post by Swiftly » Wed Jun 07, 2017 9:12 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: Wed Jun 07, 2017 9:06 pm
Swiftly wrote: Wed Jun 07, 2017 9:02 pm340 bhp
Torque 500 Nm
Acceleration 0–60 4.6 secs with auto box
Top speed mph 155 MPH

I might change the sig .....we shall see
Well maybe change the sig, but with those numbers the user name still works OK! :lol:

Love the colour too. :thumbsup: I do like the shape of the 2 series coupe, much better than the previous 1 Series Coupe!

Enjoy being Swift. :driving:
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Gone G29 Z4 M40i in San Francisco Red
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Post by RedUn » Wed Jun 07, 2017 10:38 pm

Swiftly wrote: Wed Jun 07, 2017 6:47 pm Finally found a replacement for my zed which I sold a couple of weeks ago. I finally picked up from Dick Lovett in Bristol, a M240i automatic coupe which is loaded with loads of extras, so am very happy :D

I also had an enjoyable long drive back to Edinburgh, which gave me the opportunity to start to get to know the car. First mod once I have saved up some more pennies will be an M Performance silencer with carbon tips and a rear diffuser.

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Excellent choice! :thumbsup: 8)

Don't forget to the the blank out the air intake and the sound insulation out the airbox... Free mods are the best mods... :driving:
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Post by craig3.2 » Thu Jun 08, 2017 12:07 am

Very nice choice Nick.
Hopefully get to see it sometime fairly soon. :driving:

I take it the 35is z4 was harder to find,or did you just prefer the m240i?

Cracking cars,my wife had a 1series coupe,and think it's a great looking car still,as is this :thumbsup:

Yeah,the zeds are a hard car to replace,indeed :D
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Post by Marlon » Thu Jun 08, 2017 8:47 am

Swiftly wrote: Wed Jun 07, 2017 9:02 pm
Marlon wrote: Wed Jun 07, 2017 8:33 pm Very tasty :thumbsup:
So hit me with the performance figures starting with the all important bhp :)

p.s. are you going to change your sig?
340 bhp
Torque 500 Nm
Acceleration 0–60 4.6 secs with auto box
Top speed mph 155 MPH

I might change the sig .....we shall see
WOW - enjoy :driving: :thumbsup:
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Post by pvr » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:40 am

They are nice cars indeed.

My son had a custom exhaust (still including the valve) fitted near Liverpool for his 140, does sound rather a lot better though than standard.

With the Carly app, there is a lot of coding you can do (folding mirrors on lock, time that the reverse camera works and a whole load of other stuff). Worth having a play with that.
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Post by paulgs1000 » Thu Jun 08, 2017 1:24 pm

That torque figure is impressive Nick :o :lol: :thumbsup:
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Post by Swiftly » Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:16 pm

pvr wrote: Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:40 am They are nice cars indeed.

My son had a custom exhaust (still including the valve) fitted near Liverpool for his 140, does sound rather a lot better though than standard.

With the Carly app, there is a lot of coding you can do (folding mirrors on lock, time that the reverse camera works and a whole load of other stuff). Worth having a play with that.
Looking to get an M Performance Sports Exhaust with carbon tips fitted, there are currently some good deals for supply and fitting by dealers to are to be had.

I am going to have a play about with the Carly App, I would love to be able to deactivate the auto start/stop function, it just doesnt seem right to have one on a performance car somehow
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Gone G29 Z4 M40i in San Francisco Red
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Post by Swiftly » Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:24 pm

craig3.2 wrote: Thu Jun 08, 2017 12:07 am Very nice choice Nick.
Hopefully get to see it sometime fairly soon. :driving:

I take it the 35is z4 was harder to find,or did you just prefer the m240i?

Cracking cars,my wife had a 1series coupe,and think it's a great looking car still,as is this :thumbsup:

Yeah,the zeds are a hard car to replace,indeed :D
Been keeping an eye out for quite a while now for a good 2 year old low mileage 35is in the right colour and with the right spec. They are as rare as hens teeth Craig. One I did see was 2 years old, 8K miles with red leather and fully loaded. Only bad point was that it was in black which is a deal breaker for me unfortunately.

Will still come to some runs if I am allowed to attend :driving:
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Replacement, G29 Z4 M40i Lci in Alpine White :wub:
Gone G29 Z4 M40i in San Francisco Red
Gone F22 M240i auto coupe in Estoril Blue
Gone 2007 E85 3.0si Sport in Silver Grey,

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Post by jan_tekin » Thu Jun 08, 2017 8:58 pm

Swiftly wrote: Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:16 pm
pvr wrote: Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:40 am They are nice cars indeed.

My son had a custom exhaust (still including the valve) fitted near Liverpool for his 140, does sound rather a lot better though than standard.

With the Carly app, there is a lot of coding you can do (folding mirrors on lock, time that the reverse camera works and a whole load of other stuff). Worth having a play with that.
Looking to get an M Performance Sports Exhaust with carbon tips fitted, there are currently some good deals for supply and fitting by dealers to are to be had.

I am going to have a play about with the Carly App, I would love to be able to deactivate the auto start/stop function, it just doesnt seem right to have one on a performance car somehow
Looks great

BimmerCode is another good app, cheaper the Carly and can code more options believe.

Sports cat or removing the mid silencer will give you a better soundtrack the the Mpe
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Post by craig3.2 » Fri Jun 09, 2017 10:29 am

Swiftly wrote: Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:24 pm
craig3.2 wrote: Thu Jun 08, 2017 12:07 am Very nice choice Nick.
Hopefully get to see it sometime fairly soon. :driving:

I take it the 35is z4 was harder to find,or did you just prefer the m240i?

Cracking cars,my wife had a 1series coupe,and think it's a great looking car still,as is this :thumbsup:

Yeah,the zeds are a hard car to replace,indeed :D
Been keeping an eye out for quite a while now for a good 2 year old low mileage 35is in the right colour and with the right spec. They are as rare as hens teeth Craig. One I did see was 2 years old, 8K miles with red leather and fully loaded. Only bad point was that it was in black which is a deal breaker for me unfortunately.

Will still come to some runs if I am allowed to attend :driving:
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Of course,be good to see you still coming,and look forward to seeing the new car mate.
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