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Z4 No10 , , 35i manual / subtle mods + a few wheel changes

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by mr wilks » Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:03 am

2dogs wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 7:37 am Great looking motor :thumbsup: how do the the gear boxes compare?
Well short answer is they don't :? Everything in the ZM , steering , clutch , gearbox , brakes gives a reward but it doesn't come without significant effort :wink: i'm sure this interaction is what makes them what they are .
The 35i whilst early days is noticeably easier on the driver with a very light clutch & gearbox ( even lighter than the 3.0Si roady i recently had )
No doubts its a great car & not disappointed at all , , its just different :wink:
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Post by Kugaman1 » Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:04 am

Mr Wilks......
If you bet bored one day, as the resident z4 expert......

Any chance writing an article covering the pros/cons of each z4 you have owned and your reasons for moving it on? I think it would make an interesting post!

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Post by mr wilks » Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:13 am

Kugaman1 wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:04 am Mr Wilks......
If you bet bored one day, as the resident z4 expert......

Any chance writing an article covering the pros/cons of each z4 you have owned and your reasons for moving it on? I think it would make an interesting post!
Strangely i was contacted last week through Instagram off a guy who does car related videos , he was after a meet for me to share my thoughts + insights to the Z4s available , just not sure my Lancashire accent will come over too well :D
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Post by mr wilks » Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:39 am

IRD wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 12:06 am Stunning vehicle. I am just drooling.No it's not my age. Which wheels are going on it?
The current 326s came in the grey , i'm not a fan so they will be redone smoked chrome & used through winter .
Ive bought a set of Veemann FS25 staggered 19s that will be on it as soon as i get chance :) the finish on them is exceptional + pretty lightweight for 19inch alloys , 11kg / 24lbs fronts - 11.5kg/25lbs rears
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Post by mr wilks » Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:42 am

craig3.2 wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 12:21 am No.10 and counting,Andy.
Will you get to a dozen before next summer,lol?

Looks good,and a nice combo,red interiors work well with silver/white/black e89s :thumbsup:

These cars are good,come to life in Sport/Sport plus :D
You do feel the weight compared to the M,but the twin turbo poke is nice :)

As others have said,look forward to seeing what wheels you go for on it :thumbsup:
Cheers Craig , indeed they are no slouch & sound terrific too . Colour combo played a big part in my search as i was trying to avoid black & not sure white was for me so this fit my search to perfection :thumbsup:
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Post by Bmac » Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:39 am

Very very nice indeed i am jealous enjoy :driving:
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Post by Smartbear » Sun Sep 17, 2017 11:46 am

Sharp looking wheels :) , are the front faces anodised or diamond cut/lacquered?
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Post by mr wilks » Sun Sep 17, 2017 11:56 am

Smartbear wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 11:46 am Sharp looking wheels :) , are the front faces anodised or diamond cut/lacquered?
Rob
Dunno mate . Its a polished face silver inner but unsure exactly how that's & no real details on the website either
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Post by Smartbear » Sun Sep 17, 2017 12:14 pm

mr wilks wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 11:56 am
Smartbear wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 11:46 am Sharp looking wheels :) , are the front faces anodised or diamond cut/lacquered?
Rob
Dunno mate . Its a polished face silver inner but unsure exactly how that's & no real details on the website either
http://www.veemann.com/veemann-v-fs25.html
I see they have a lifetime structural warranty, if only bmw would stand by their products in the same way :roll:
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Post by Twin Turbo » Sun Sep 17, 2017 1:00 pm

I am interested how you plan to improve the suspension, as your move from a driver-focused car to an GT car.

As I can honestly say my move to MSport suspension to Coilovers totally transformed the car, and able to out handle cars with Adaptive-suspension.

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Post by mr wilks » Sun Sep 17, 2017 1:13 pm

Twin Turbo wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 1:00 pm I am interested how you plan to improve the suspension, as your move from a driver-focused car to an GT car.

As I can honestly say my move to MSport suspension to Coilovers totally transformed the car, and able to out handle cars with Adaptive-suspension.
Not planning to do anything with the suspension :? as you point out its primarily a GT car which incidentally is a major factor in changing from the ZM :wink: bought primarily to enjoy driving long roadtrips so won't be trying to turn it into something its not
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Post by benv6 » Sun Sep 17, 2017 1:34 pm

Congrats Mr wilks, I think you will be stuck with this one for years as it will be hard to replace with a similar budget !

Have you changed the exhaust tips already ? If so, more pics plz
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Post by IRD » Sun Sep 17, 2017 2:25 pm

The new wheels look lovely. I have had a lot of different cars over the years from a Ford Pop with a side-valve engine to a Porsche Cayman. Of all of them my favourite was an E89 MSport in Melbourne Red. I loved how the car looked and the interior iwas beautiful. As you say they make great tourers rather than out and out sports cars. An excellent choice.

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Post by DibbleCorse » Sun Sep 17, 2017 2:48 pm

Nice buy Sir, look forward to hearing how it all pans out and those wheels look great.
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Post by Busterboo » Sun Sep 17, 2017 7:19 pm

Which non-RFTs will it be on?
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