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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by jleckenby » Wed Sep 13, 2017 9:43 pm

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I've just been for an evening drive and...sauntered down a few country lanes. I'm coming up to a year of ownership now, and it's the first car that puts a smile on my face every time I get in. Usually I'd be starting to look at other cars by now, but I really can't think of anything I fancy in the same budget right now. Gotta love her! :D

Anyone think of any hidden features or anything I might not know about? I love to know everything I can about my cars!
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Post by Smartbear » Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:05 pm

Hi, only a small detail but the door pockets swivel outwards giving better access :thumbsup:
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Post by Busterboo » Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:44 pm

Z4 35is, 438bhp
Cobb Stage 2 (Aggressive), VRSF Catless Downpipes, BMS DCI, NGK Iridium Spark Plugs, Eibach Springs
Mmm ... yours has got more hidden features than mine. :)
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Post by sunnydays » Thu Sep 14, 2017 11:28 pm

Smartbear wrote: Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:05 pm Hi, only a small detail but the door pockets swivel outwards giving better access :thumbsup:
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How so?

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Post by john-e89 » Thu Sep 14, 2017 11:40 pm

sunnydays wrote: Thu Sep 14, 2017 11:28 pm
Smartbear wrote: Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:05 pm Hi, only a small detail but the door pockets swivel outwards giving better access :thumbsup:
Rob
How so?
Pull the top of the pocket, it flips down.
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Post by mcbeee » Fri Sep 15, 2017 12:54 am

john-e89 wrote: Thu Sep 14, 2017 11:40 pm
sunnydays wrote: Thu Sep 14, 2017 11:28 pm
Smartbear wrote: Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:05 pm Hi, only a small detail but the door pockets swivel outwards giving better access :thumbsup:
Rob
How so?
Pull the top of the pocket, it flips down.
Nice upgrade from the E85, when I got my latest zed after the E89 I almost ripped the door apart trying to flip the top down. The side pockets are virtually useless :x
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Post by Smurfalot » Fri Sep 15, 2017 11:05 am

Smartbear wrote: Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:05 pm Hi, only a small detail but the door pockets swivel outwards giving better access :thumbsup:
Rob
Far easier to clear out.. ESP with all the cr*p I seem to stuff in there! :rofl:

I do rather like the compartment, under the steering to the right..
It's a handy space to stick Carly in..
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Gone :cry: 2.0i sport. Black. Black Piano trim. Black Leather.

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Post by Smartbear » Fri Sep 15, 2017 3:13 pm

Smurfalot wrote: Fri Sep 15, 2017 11:05 am
Smartbear wrote: Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:05 pm Hi, only a small detail but the door pockets swivel outwards giving better access :thumbsup:
Rob
Far easier to clear out.. ESP with all the cr*p I seem to stuff in there! :rofl:

I do rather like the compartment, under the steering to the right..
It's a handy space to stick Carly in..
My e89 came with a bare panel there with no pull down compartment, I've managed to source a used one in the correct colour which surprised me as it seems a fairly rare colour but it seems to be an extremely fiddly panel to change-I will have a go when I'm at normal fighting strength :guns:
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Post by Northotheborder » Fri Sep 15, 2017 8:01 pm

Yep the door pockets don't hold a lot but they are the perfect size for BMW umbrellas, picked two new ones up cheap from a dealer on eBay, very handy to have in Scotland

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Post by mcbutler » Sat Sep 16, 2017 12:20 pm

I like the way that the door pockets can 'grip' things that you put in there if they are a little too wide. Stops my torch and house keys rattling BRUCIE BONUS.....
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Post by Busterboo » Sat Sep 16, 2017 1:24 pm

Most of all, I like the 'secret' shelf under the driver's seat.

It's designed for the handbook, I suppose, but I use it for stuff I don't want to leave on view or in the glove compartment (which doesn't hold much, anyway).
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Post by sunnydays » Mon Sep 18, 2017 1:11 pm

Busterboo wrote: Sat Sep 16, 2017 1:24 pm Most of all, I like the 'secret' shelf under the driver's seat.

It's designed for the handbook, I suppose, but I use it for stuff I don't want to leave on view or in the glove compartment (which doesn't hold much, anyway).
Did not even know this was there! How does 1 access this shelf?

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Post by Busterboo » Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:12 pm

1 puts 1's hand under the front of the seat. :)
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Post by obewan » Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:32 pm

Busterboo wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:12 pm 1 puts 1's hand under the front of the seat. :)
Nope, not got one of those :(
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Post by del_tl1000r » Sun Sep 24, 2017 12:33 pm

I discovered while fitting a new speaker in the footwell there's a rocker switch on the corner of the seats that electrically adjusts the width of the backrest. I obviously haven't read my handbook :?
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