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My Z4 28i

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by Smartbear » Fri Jan 06, 2017 6:14 pm

That looks very neat, almost like they're not there :(
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Post by SteveSmith » Fri Jan 06, 2017 6:28 pm

Smartbear wrote:That looks very neat, almost like they're not there :(
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I'm made up with them! I keep looking out the office window at my car! In the flesh it just looks very smart. It's lost that "modified" look which I hated!
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Post by SteveSmith » Sun Jan 08, 2017 11:53 am

Thought I'd take some better pics of the side repeaters now it's clean!

So happy with this at the moment!

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Post by Smartbear » Sun Jan 08, 2017 4:14 pm

SteveSmith wrote:Thought I'd take some better pics of the side repeaters now it's clean!

So happy with this at the moment!

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I like it Steve, meant to use the smiley emoticon on my last post & not the sad one!
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Post by SteveSmith » Sun Jan 08, 2017 8:14 pm

Smartbear wrote:
SteveSmith wrote:Thought I'd take some better pics of the side repeaters now it's clean!

So happy with this at the moment!
I like it Steve, meant to use the smiley emoticon on my last post & not the sad one!
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Thank you! I did wonder why you was sad about it!! :rofl:

I think I'm going to wrap the lower front bumper bar black maybe. Hopefully have it on Eibach springs by the end of the month and I think I'll be happy with how it looks!

Time for a remap and to finish my splitter design!!
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Post by SteveSmith » Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:55 am

Had a great day at Brooklands yesterday!

I followed the 918 in to the event and had the 458 Speciale behind me so sorry if I ruined any car spotters pics!!

Took a few pics...

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Probably my favourite car...

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1250bhp Twin Turbo...

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I think we must of spent too long looking around the museums as the Sports Car paddock was empty when we got back!!

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Got a nice picture of mine and my dads car...

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Great day!
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Post by SteveSmith » Sun Jul 23, 2017 3:42 pm

Well, thought I'd update my progress!

We found ourselves in a position to purchase our first property a few months back so the Z was nearly sold but I managed to keep hold of it! But all mods were put on hold!

After moving in I found myself wanting a mountain bike so the Z was neglected in terms of attention and very nearly swapped out for an RS3 or an A45.

After a quick oil service at BMW and then pointing out my shot runflat tyres I've fitted Uniroyal Rainsport 3's in 235/35 front and 255/35 rear, so up a width at the front and up a profile at the back. The transformation has been remarkable.

I'm now leaving bing the car again so I've finally ordered the Eibach springs which should lower the front 15mm and the rear 5mm, I've always felt the front needed dropping a bit!

The lower bar on the bumper is also being wrapped in 2 weeks time hopefully.

Once the springs are fitted I'll measure up and purchase the spacers, I want to get this car sat perfectly!

I think I've decided not to remap it... but I'm sure I'll change my mind in a months time!
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Post by Smartbear » Sun Jul 23, 2017 3:53 pm

Sat nav is ok but there's nothing like a good map Steve :wink:
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Post by mcbutler » Sun Jul 23, 2017 5:11 pm

SteveSmith wrote: Wed Nov 23, 2016 6:20 pm Has anybody bought a set of these??

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272435339994
Nope, never buy from outside UK on the bay.....
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Post by r4row » Sun Jul 23, 2017 6:15 pm

Hi,
don't suppose you still have the chrome Side repeaters available? Recently purchased a 28i myself but only have the plain ones.
thanks :driving:
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Post by brittas » Mon Jul 24, 2017 4:20 pm

I got the exact same spec and colour but with black interior. I wanted red interior.
I also got a stubby aerial and wacked a private plate on.
My only other upgrade is 303 hp remap with 378 ft lbs torque form performance torque in Wolverhampton.
This has possibly brought 0-60 time down to the 4.8-5.0 sec territory . It feels as quick as a 3.4S Boxster that I had a while ago.
Only put £30 on my insurance .

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Post by SteveSmith » Mon Jul 24, 2017 8:12 pm

mcbutler wrote: Sun Jul 23, 2017 5:11 pm
SteveSmith wrote: Wed Nov 23, 2016 6:20 pm Has anybody bought a set of these??

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272435339994
Nope, never buy from outside UK on the bay.....
I bought them and they're still fitted, they took a while to get here but they're spot on!
28i M Sport - Alpine White / Canberra Beige, 19" M359’s, H&R’s / Eibachs, BMS Stage 1 - 271bhp, Front Splitter, CF Rear Lip, Alcantara Steering Wheel and Brembo 4 pots

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Post by SteveSmith » Mon Jul 24, 2017 8:13 pm

r4row wrote: Sun Jul 23, 2017 6:15 pm Hi,
don't suppose you still have the chrome Side repeaters available? Recently purchased a 28i myself but only have the plain ones.
thanks :driving:
I had the chrome ones painted White and have them fitted and sold the black ones! Sorry.
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Post by SteveSmith » Mon Jul 24, 2017 8:15 pm

brittas wrote: Mon Jul 24, 2017 4:20 pm I got the exact same spec and colour but with black interior. I wanted red interior.
I also got a stubby aerial and wacked a private plate on.
My only other upgrade is 303 hp remap with 378 ft lbs torque form performance torque in Wolverhampton.
This has possibly brought 0-60 time down to the 4.8-5.0 sec territory . It feels as quick as a 3.4S Boxster that I had a while ago.
Only put £30 on my insurance .
That power would be nice, I'm sure I'll end up getting it mapped, just wish I had of bought the 35is in the first place!
28i M Sport - Alpine White / Canberra Beige, 19" M359’s, H&R’s / Eibachs, BMS Stage 1 - 271bhp, Front Splitter, CF Rear Lip, Alcantara Steering Wheel and Brembo 4 pots

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Post by r4row » Mon Jul 24, 2017 9:19 pm

SteveSmith wrote: Mon Jul 24, 2017 8:13 pm
r4row wrote: Sun Jul 23, 2017 6:15 pm Hi,
don't suppose you still have the chrome Side repeaters available? Recently purchased a 28i myself but only have the plain ones.
thanks :driving:
I had the chrome ones painted White and have them fitted and sold the black ones! Sorry.
No problem. Will just have to keep looking for some at the right price. :driving:
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