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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 Smartbear » Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:28 pm

Busterboo wrote: 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.)
I thought the label only referred to the runflats fitted as oe?
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Post by Darren Slone » Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:51 pm

She's a beauty Andy that's for sure 8)

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Post by mr wilks » Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:58 pm

Darren Slone wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:51 pm She's a beauty Andy that's for sure 8)
but will she stay out in front or even manage to keep up Dr S :wink: we shall have to see :oops: :driving: :D
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Post by john-e89 » Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:00 pm

mr wilks wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:58 pm
Darren Slone wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:51 pm She's a beauty Andy that's for sure 8)
but will she stay out in front or even manage to keep up Dr S :wink: we shall have to see :oops: :driving: :D
Not a foookin' prayer.......... :wink:
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Post by mr wilks » Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:08 pm

john-e89 wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:00 pm
mr wilks wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:58 pm
Darren Slone wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:51 pm She's a beauty Andy that's for sure 8)
but will she stay out in front or even manage to keep up Dr S :wink: we shall have to see :oops: :driving: :D
Not a foookin' prayer.......... :wink:
Ahhh don't be so sure :oops: its a torquey beast now & have to say i'm mightily impressed with the brakes :evil: no sense of loss from the ZM ones that ive noticed yet 8)
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Post by john-e89 » Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:12 pm

mr wilks wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:08 pm
john-e89 wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:00 pm
mr wilks wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:58 pm

but will she stay out in front or even manage to keep up Dr S :wink: we shall have to see :oops: :driving: :D
Not a foookin' prayer.......... :wink:
Ahhh don't be so sure :oops: its a torquey beast now & have to say i'm mightily impressed with the brakes :evil: no sense of loss from the ZM ones that ive noticed yet 8)
That's all well and good but you're dealing with Dazzer 'The Nutter' Slone,...he doesn't know the meaning of the word 'lift'...guys a bastard hooligan....
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Post by Darren Slone » Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:50 pm

john-e89 wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:12 pm
mr wilks wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:08 pm
john-e89 wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:00 pm

Not a foookin' prayer.......... :wink:
Ahhh don't be so sure :oops: its a torquey beast now & have to say i'm mightily impressed with the brakes :evil: no sense of loss from the ZM ones that ive noticed yet 8)
That's all well and good but you're dealing with Dazzer 'The Nutter' Slone,...he doesn't know the meaning of the word 'lift'...guys a bastard hooligan....
😂😂😂😂😂 very true John! :lol: :driving:

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Post by Dav the wheel nut » Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:23 pm

Did you ever consider a 28i?
If not, I would be interested to know why. :driving:

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Post by Pastry » Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:31 pm

Smartbear wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:28 pm
Busterboo wrote: 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.)
I thought the label only referred to the runflats fitted as oe?
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Post by Smartbear » Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:36 pm

Pastry wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:31 pm
Smartbear wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:28 pm
Busterboo wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 6:22 pm

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.)
I thought the label only referred to the runflats fitted as oe?
Rob
Come on Rob, you should know better by now :roll:
I do know better, I just wondered if this thread would run to 100+ pages of sh*t slinging like last time this cropped up :lol:
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Post by mr wilks » Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:52 pm

Dav the wheel nut wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:23 pm Did you ever consider a 28i?
If not, I would be interested to know why. :driving:
Initially i studied the whole E89 market & considered them all barring the 18i . , my issue with the 28i was simply pricing .
I can only think its partly rarity ( certainly few around ) & that sellers ( mainly dealers who are not enthusiasts ) actually think they have a car that sits between the 4cyl cars & the 6cyl cars :?
1 example i recall at a dealer 3 weeks ago . 11 plate Msport 37k , auto , no nav in DSB with light trim up at £15950k :? more alarming to me its now sold :o
Compare that with the black 20i that came on forum today :wink: viewtopic.php?f=41&t=100327
Both capable of the same numbers with a tweak .
Unfortunately for sellers ( though not for buyers ) the market has sunk considerably the past 6-9 months & prices of all the 89s have fudged together .
At one point i was juggling 3 possible twin turbo models , this link to one that was for sale 6-8 weeks & i know for a fact £ 15200 would have driven it away :wink: dct , potential issues with adaptive ride & 2 split rear wheels ultimately put me off
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-35is-C ... 7675.l2557

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Post by Dav the wheel nut » Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:49 pm

I'm always thinking about changing to an e89 and trawl through Autotrader and Pistonheads daily.
It's a case of my head saying a 28i due to running costs and every other part of me thinking if you are going to do it, get one of the twin turbos or you'll regret it.
Thankfully not seen one that ticks all my boxes yet.
Thanks for taking the time out to reply :thumbsup:

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Post by benv6 » Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:54 pm

jamie_z4 wrote: 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

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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as above , theres something definatley not right if your rubbing on oem wheel and oem tyre sizes :?
I was meant to say 225 40 19 - that are rubbing. Really sorry to confuse everyone as I always get confused myself :oops:
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Post by mr wilks » Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:58 pm

benv6 wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:54 pm
jamie_z4 wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:20 pm
Smartbear wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:52 am

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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as above , theres something definatley not right if your rubbing on oem wheel and oem tyre sizes :?
I was meant to say 225 40 19 - that are rubbing. Really sorry to confuse everyone as I always get confused myself :oops:
Which would probably be ok on 8.5j rims
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Post by Wrs » Mon Sep 18, 2017 10:03 pm

mr wilks wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:52 pm
Dav the wheel nut wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:23 pm Did you ever consider a 28i?
If not, I would be interested to know why. :driving:
At one point i was juggling 3 possible twin turbo models , this link to one that was for sale 6-8 weeks & i know for a fact £ 15200 would have driven it away :wink: dct , potential issues with adaptive ride & 2 split rear wheels ultimately put me off
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-35is-C ... 7675.l2557
Now up for just under £18k at a dealer mate..

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... 9129226118

I am glad you found a gem for No.10 :D
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