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My Z4 28i

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by sunnydays » Sun Nov 26, 2017 3:17 pm

Looking good!

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Post by Zedona » Sun Nov 26, 2017 4:17 pm

Had a set of those pedal covers on my Z4 for over two years they look the part and have not fallen off. I think mine were a bit cheaper.
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Post by Peterboroughdave » Thu Nov 30, 2017 12:52 pm

Hi Steve,

Your car looks fantastic, i really like the subtle modifications that you have made.

Personally, my vote is for the standard 326 wheels as in the garage photograph. Have you put the thicker rear suspension pads yet? as I am keen to see the side view with the rear to front pitching forward.

One more question, has the Eibach springs stiffened up the suspension and made the ride more harsh.

Congratulations on the mods so far :thumbsup:

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Post by tomscott » Thu Nov 30, 2017 1:14 pm

Looks awesome with CSLs.

Still got my CSLs sitting in the garage waiting to go on something

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Post by SteveSmith » Sat Dec 02, 2017 10:44 am

tomscott wrote: Thu Nov 30, 2017 1:14 pm Looks awesome with CSLs.

Still got my CSLs sitting in the garage waiting to go on something
These aren’t CSL’s! They’re M359’s which are from the E92 M3 Comp Pack and the 1M I believe :thumbsup:

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Post by SteveSmith » Sat Dec 02, 2017 10:46 am

Peterboroughdave wrote: Thu Nov 30, 2017 12:52 pm Hi Steve,

Your car looks fantastic, i really like the subtle modifications that you have made.

Personally, my vote is for the standard 326 wheels as in the garage photograph. Have you put the thicker rear suspension pads yet? as I am keen to see the side view with the rear to front pitching forward.

One more question, has the Eibach springs stiffened up the suspension and made the ride more harsh.

Congratulations on the mods so far :thumbsup:
Thank you very much! I really appreciate that.

I still love the 326’s and I may keep them and swap between the 2.

I’ve not fitted the rear pads yet, they’re in the boot ready to be fitted, just haven’t got round to it yet!

The Eibachs have definitely stiffened up the car. I wouldn’t say it’s harsh though. They haven’t ruined the car that’s for sure.
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Post by SteveSmith » Tue Jan 02, 2018 10:12 pm

Hi all, hopefully get the rear spring pads fitted tomorrow!

All 4 Wheels will the be refurbished - due to an unfortunate issue with acid at a car wash being used :headbang:

I’m then going to have all of the paintwork tidied up so it’s perfect, I’ve then promised to myself that I will clean my car myself moving forward!

Splitter should be on in the next few weeks then time to start on the side skirts!

I’m going to have the Centre silencer removed soon and fit some new tips :thumbsup:
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Post by Attilio » Wed Jan 03, 2018 12:25 am

Very nice car, congratulations! :thumbsup:
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Post by SteveSmith » Thu Jan 04, 2018 12:51 pm

Well this may sound stupid but I’m now buying another set of M359 Wheels :rofl:

I’ll then have the first set refurbished and I’ll sell them on as well as my old M326 Wheels!

Never got a chance to fit the rear spring pads but hopefully I can get this done on Monday. I’ve got a booking for Monday to get the centre silencer removed.

I’m going to my local body shop for a quote to get the paint work sorted tomorrow morning.

Then the rear valance is being wrapped gloss black to match the rest of the car and I think I’m going to go with gloss black calipers / disc bells. Or do you think I should go for Red or Blue calipers???

I’m really hoping that the car is absolutely perfect for summer!!
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Post by Smartbear » Thu Jan 04, 2018 1:27 pm

SteveSmith wrote: Thu Jan 04, 2018 12:51 pmWell this may sound stupid but I’m now buying another set of M359 Wheels :rofl:

I’ll then have the first set refurbished and I’ll sell them on as well as my old M326 Wheels!

Never got a chance to fit the rear spring pads but hopefully I can get this done on Monday. I’ve got a booking for Monday to get the centre silencer removed.

I’m going to my local body shop for a quote to get the paint work sorted tomorrow morning.

Then the rear valance is being wrapped gloss black to match the rest of the car and I think I’m going to go with gloss black calipers / disc bells. Or do you think I should go for Red or Blue calipers???

I’m really hoping that the car is absolutely perfect for summer!!
Are the car wash people paying for the wheel refurb Steve?
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Post by SteveSmith » Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:38 pm

If only Rob!

They’re accepting no responsibility at all. I’ve been advised that it’s practically impossible to prove it was them as well so any money spent trying to gain compensation is likely to be a waste.

I could do without the stress of all that for the sake of a few hundred £’s.
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Post by Smartbear » Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:45 pm

SteveSmith wrote: Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:38 pmIf only Rob!

They’re accepting no responsibility at all. I’ve been advised that it’s practically impossible to prove it was them as well so any money spent trying to gain compensation is likely to be a waste.

I could do without the stress of all that for the sake of a few hundred £’s.
Damn, you’re right-sometimes it’s best to move on & put things behind you :|
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Post by SteveSmith » Thu Jan 04, 2018 10:03 pm

Smartbear wrote: Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:45 pm
SteveSmith wrote: Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:38 pmIf only Rob!

They’re accepting no responsibility at all. I’ve been advised that it’s practically impossible to prove it was them as well so any money spent trying to gain compensation is likely to be a waste.

I could do without the stress of all that for the sake of a few hundred £’s.
Damn, you’re right-sometimes it’s best to move on & put things behind you :|
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I’d like to walk down there one evening and cut every hose on their site but it’s just not worth it!

I’m going to be really happy once the paint is sorted (had a really good quote from the body shop who did my hoops and side indicators for a front end respray / rear quarter and some touch ups), rear raised slightly, splitter fitted, exhaust a tad louder and maybe a little sub just to add some bass to the improvements I’ve made to the sound system.
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Post by SteveSmith » Thu Jan 04, 2018 10:04 pm

Attilio wrote: Wed Jan 03, 2018 12:25 amVery nice car, congratulations! :thumbsup:
Thank you! Missed this comment previously.
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Post by SteveSmith » Fri Jan 05, 2018 11:13 pm

M359’s take 2! :rofl:
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