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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 craig3.2 » Sun Sep 17, 2017 10:18 pm

The wheels look good,Andy :thumbsup:
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Post by extaz » Sun Sep 17, 2017 10:52 pm

Very happy to know that we have a resident consultant/expert with such a deep background in E89s. I bought mine rather impulsively and because it seemed like a gem but I am still a newbie with BMW and still learning.
Your choice is drop dead gorgeous. Don't think I have seen that color red in the USA. Finding one that has had some wear items replaced is also a bonus.
Your current driving profile for the new car is very much like mine. I don't feel a need to be tempted by more power anymore and the ride in normal is fine with me. Of course I yield to temptation caused by the exhaust burble and pop when conditions are very favorable.
Looking forward to your posts and good fortune with number ten.

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Post by mr wilks » Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:02 am

Busterboo wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 7:19 pm Which non-RFTs will it be on?
The 326s once refurbed will be on Uni Rainsport 3s 225 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
the Veemanns on MPS 235 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
Thoughts welcomed :oops: :D
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Post by benv6 » Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:09 am

mr wilks wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:02 am
Busterboo wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 7:19 pm Which non-RFTs will it be on?
The 326s once refurbed will be on Uni Rainsport 3s 225 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
the Veemanns on MPS 235 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
Thoughts welcomed :oops: :D
I'd be very carefull going 235 35 19 front ... I am on 225 35 19 and experiencing some rubbing when locking the steering wheel to the left ... it is minimal but still ...
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Post by mr wilks » Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:48 am

benv6 wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:09 am
mr wilks wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:02 am
Busterboo wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 7:19 pm Which non-RFTs will it be on?
The 326s once refurbed will be on Uni Rainsport 3s 225 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
the Veemanns on MPS 235 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
Thoughts welcomed :oops: :D
I'd be very carefull going 235 35 19 front ... I am on 225 35 19 and experiencing some rubbing when locking the steering wheel to the left ... it is minimal but still ...
The 235 35 are going on 8.5js though :? 296s & 326s only 8j
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Post by Smartbear » Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:52 am

benv6 wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:09 am
mr wilks wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:02 am
Busterboo wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 7:19 pm Which non-RFTs will it be on?
The 326s once refurbed will be on Uni Rainsport 3s 225 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
the Veemanns on MPS 235 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
Thoughts welcomed :oops: :D
I'd be very carefull going 235 35 19 front ... I am on 225 35 19 and experiencing some rubbing when locking the steering wheel to the left ... it is minimal but still ...
Your fronts rub with standard sizes Ben? Don't get that on mine, have you checked your wheel arch liners are fitted properly?
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Post by Busterboo » Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:11 pm

mr wilks wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:02 am
Busterboo wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 7:19 pm Which non-RFTs will it be on?
The 326s once refurbed will be on Uni Rainsport 3s 225 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
the Veemanns on MPS 235 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
Thoughts welcomed :oops: :D
Thoughts? :)
"The rear 326s were also replaced by owner approx 18 months ago after splits in both rims"
Since you have the Veemanns now, you can bin the 326s. They'll crack eventually and you don't need 'em, anyway, because ...

"Uni Rainsport 3s"
Do you live above the tree line? No? Then you don't need winter tyres.
So, a waste of money, because you'll have the excellent ...

"MPS"
Very probably the next tyres I'll put on my 35iS. Had them on a 911. Excellent, although ...

"34psi front - 36psi rear"
Adequate at the front on 19s, but 36 would be sharper.
Woeful on the rear. 20% under pressure. :)
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Post by jamie_z4 » Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:20 pm

Smartbear wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:52 am
benv6 wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:09 am
mr wilks wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:02 am

The 326s once refurbed will be on Uni Rainsport 3s 225 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
the Veemanns on MPS 235 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
Thoughts welcomed :oops: :D
I'd be very carefull going 235 35 19 front ... I am on 225 35 19 and experiencing some rubbing when locking the steering wheel to the left ... it is minimal but still ...
Your fronts rub with standard sizes Ben? Don't get that on mine, have you checked your wheel arch liners are fitted properly?
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Post by mr wilks » Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:40 pm

Busterboo wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:11 pm
mr wilks wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:02 am
Busterboo wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 7:19 pm Which non-RFTs will it be on?
The 326s once refurbed will be on Uni Rainsport 3s 225 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
the Veemanns on MPS 235 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
Thoughts welcomed :oops: :D
Thoughts? :)
"The rear 326s were also replaced by owner approx 18 months ago after splits in both rims"
Since you have the Veemanns now, you can bin the 326s. They'll crack eventually and you don't need 'em, anyway, because ...

"Uni Rainsport 3s"
Do you live above the tree line? No? Then you don't need winter tyres.
So, a waste of money, because you'll have the excellent ...

"MPS"
Very probably the next tyres I'll put on my 35iS. Had them on a 911. Excellent, although ...

"34psi front - 36psi rear"
Adequate at the front on 19s, although 36 would be sharper.
Woeful on the rear. 20% under pressure. :)
43psi on rear 19s :P no thanks .
I could have gone MPS both sets but I'm deliberately not doing so as to compare back to back with the Uniroyals which I have ultimate faith in after running them on a variety of vehicles including 340bhp VW Scirocco R .
They aren't intended specifically as "winter" tyres as the car only moves for pleasure purpose .
As for the 326s inevitably cracking ? I think the odds against are in my favour with a softwalled 255 35 tyre wrapped around it + a sympathetic psi of 36 as opposed to minimal sidewall inflated to way over what a 19inch tyre would be on a heavier X5 X6 or 5 series or 7 series
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Post by Boyo » Mon Sep 18, 2017 3:07 pm

mr wilks wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:40 pm
Busterboo wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:11 pm
mr wilks wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:02 am

The 326s once refurbed will be on Uni Rainsport 3s 225 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
the Veemanns on MPS 235 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
Thoughts welcomed :oops: :D
Thoughts? :)
"The rear 326s were also replaced by owner approx 18 months ago after splits in both rims"
Since you have the Veemanns now, you can bin the 326s. They'll crack eventually and you don't need 'em, anyway, because ...

"Uni Rainsport 3s"
Do you live above the tree line? No? Then you don't need winter tyres.
So, a waste of money, because you'll have the excellent ...

"MPS"
Very probably the next tyres I'll put on my 35iS. Had them on a 911. Excellent, although ...

"34psi front - 36psi rear"
Adequate at the front on 19s, although 36 would be sharper.
Woeful on the rear. 20% under pressure. :)
43psi on rear 19s :P no thanks .
I could have gone MPS both sets but I'm deliberately not doing so as to compare back to back with the Uniroyals which I have ultimate faith in after running them on a variety of vehicles including 340bhp VW Scirocco R .
They aren't intended specifically as "winter" tyres as the car only moves for pleasure purpose .
As for the 326s inevitably cracking ? I think the odds against are in my favour with a softwalled 255 35 tyre wrapped around it + a sympathetic psi of 36 as opposed to minimal sidewall inflated to way over what a 19inch tyre would be on a heavier X5 X6 or 5 series or 7 series
I have recently purchased a low mileage 65 plate 35is which is still on its factory Bridgestone run flats, front 225/35/19 and rears 255/30/19. I am not looking to replace the tyres with non run flats for a while as they have plenty of life left in them. What pressures would you therefore recommend for the run flats please.
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Post by mr wilks » Mon Sep 18, 2017 3:19 pm

I'm currently on 33psi front 36psi rear on 19inch Bridgestone runflats .
Really cannot wait to get them off , i find the ride , feedback & handling on anything other than smooth dry tarmac truly shocking (6.5mm all round)
Zero compliance or confidence at all in them / quite the opposite with outgoing ZMR on 19inch MPS2s
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Post by Bing » Mon Sep 18, 2017 5:37 pm

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Post by LeeZ4MR » Mon Sep 18, 2017 5:42 pm

pvr wrote: Sat Sep 16, 2017 9:58 pm Best E89 to go for, with the full interaction via the manual gearbox to the engine you would never miss the few horsepowers anyway. :thumbsup:
Agree and it would be my choice too, :thumbsup: Enjoy it Andy. :driving: :thumbsup:
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Post by SeanConnor » Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:14 pm

Fine looking motor car Mr Wilks :thumbsup: What does Seth Armstrong think ? :D
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Post by Busterboo » Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:22 pm

Boyo wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 3:07 pm I have recently purchased a low mileage 65 plate 35is which is still on its factory Bridgestone run flats, front 225/35/19 and rears 255/30/19. I am not looking to replace the tyres with non run flats for a while as they have plenty of life left in them. What pressures would you therefore recommend for the run flats please.
mr wilks' reply above is bang right.

You won't know how good your 35iS is until you put non-RFTs on it.

(The pressures for both are on the label on the door sill on the driver's side.)
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