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My Z4 28i

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by Twin Turbo » Mon Jul 24, 2017 9:59 pm

I had mine rapped, they were done over 3 yrs ago

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Post by Reed20v » Thu Jul 27, 2017 5:24 pm

SteveSmith wrote: 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!
Just had Uniroyal RS3's fitted to my white 28i as it happens! I'd be interested to see how the front bar wrap comes out, i was contemplating getting that and the roof wrapped gloss black.
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TODO - Wrap roof and bottom lip, POWWERRRR, pray it doesnt break.

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Post by SteveSmith » Thu Jul 27, 2017 7:34 pm

I've seen a fair few with the front bar wrapped and it looks great in pictures so hopefully it comes out well!

I'm not a fan of the black roof on Z4's to be honest.
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Post by Twin Turbo » Thu Jul 27, 2017 7:59 pm

Well my advise is to go further under the bar.

As had mine lower bar wrapped now for 3 yrs - but with hindsight would cover the following area.
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Post by SteveSmith » Thu Jul 27, 2017 8:14 pm

Do you mean the inside edges?
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Post by Twin Turbo » Thu Jul 27, 2017 8:54 pm

underneath the lower edge

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Post by SteveSmith » Wed Aug 02, 2017 9:26 pm

Hi all,

Had the Eibach springs fitted today, really pleased (although I'm hoping the front settles and drops a bit more!).

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Even with the larger tyres im not getting any rubbing.

The ride is perfect. It feels more progressive, less crashy, but firmer and less roll in corners.

I never wanted a big drop, just subtly lower the front and not the rear so much. (These are meant to be a 15mm front and 5mm rear drop).

I want to look at some spacers now to finish the look off.
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Post by SteveSmith » Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:48 pm

Spacers - What a fricking pain in the arse!!

Bought a pair of 12mm's for the front and a pair of 20mm for the rear.

Fronts were perfect. No issues and looked spot on.

Rears were a nightmare. Fitment was spot on. Test drive revealed a number of issues and within 2 miles I had ruined the wheel arch liners! :rofl:

Cut loads away went out again, still loads of rubbing.

Back again arch liners out still loads of rubbing.

Ended up putting the 12mm's on the rear and ditching the 20mm's.


So, to anyone looking, 12mm all round max! I might get some 5 or 10mm for the front but but not sure yet.
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Post by Smartbear » Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:36 pm

SteveSmith wrote: Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:48 pm Spacers - What a fricking pain in the arse!!

Bought a pair of 12mm's for the front and a pair of 20mm for the rear.

Fronts were perfect. No issues and looked spot on.

Rears were a nightmare. Fitment was spot on. Test drive revealed a number of issues and within 2 miles I had ruined the wheel arch liners! :rofl:

Cut loads away went out again, still loads of rubbing.

Back again arch liners out still loads of rubbing.

Ended up putting the 12mm's on the rear and ditching the 20mm's.


So, to anyone looking, 12mm all round max! I might get some 5 or 10mm for the front but but not sure yet.
Could the issue have been made worse with your taller than standard rear tyres Steve?
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Post by SteveSmith » Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:48 pm

Smartbear wrote: Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:36 pm
SteveSmith wrote: Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:48 pm Spacers - What a fricking pain in the arse!!

Bought a pair of 12mm's for the front and a pair of 20mm for the rear.

Fronts were perfect. No issues and looked spot on.

Rears were a nightmare. Fitment was spot on. Test drive revealed a number of issues and within 2 miles I had ruined the wheel arch liners! :rofl:

Cut loads away went out again, still loads of rubbing.

Back again arch liners out still loads of rubbing.

Ended up putting the 12mm's on the rear and ditching the 20mm's.


So, to anyone looking, 12mm all round max! I might get some 5 or 10mm for the front but but not sure yet.
Could the issue have been made worse with your taller than standard rear tyres Steve?
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Without a doubt plus I'm now on Eibachs so ignore me when I say 12mm max as it's all dependant on tyres and suspension! Good point!!
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Post by SteveSmith » Tue Aug 15, 2017 8:56 pm

[IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p206 ... F2394D.jpg[/IMG]

I think I'm nearly there with exterior mods! I've had the lower part of the front bumper wrapped in Gloss Black and have the 12mm spacers on the rear :thumbsup:

I'm in contact with someone about producing some sort of OEM inspired front Splitter and then I will definitely be done. I was tempted by a 35i exhaust conversion but I don't want it to seem like I'm trying to make it something it's not so decided against it.

Hopefully meet a load of you on a Sunday :thumbsup:
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Post by JimsZ » Tue Aug 15, 2017 9:13 pm

SteveSmith wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2017 8:56 pm [IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p206 ... F2394D.jpg[/IMG]

I think I'm nearly there with exterior mods! I've had the lower part of the front bumper wrapped in Gloss Black and have the 12mm spacers on the rear :thumbsup:

I'm in contact with someone about producing some sort of OEM inspired front Splitter and then I will definitely be done. I was tempted by a 35i exhaust conversion but I don't want it to seem like I'm trying to make it something it's not so decided against it.

Hopefully meet a load of you on a Sunday :thumbsup:
That front bumper looks miles better, do you mind telling who done it and how much?

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Post by SteveSmith » Tue Aug 15, 2017 9:21 pm

JimsZ wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2017 9:13 pm
That front bumper looks miles better, do you mind telling who done it and how much?

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Thanks! I'm really pleased with how it turned out!

My cousin is a "wrapper" so he did it for some cash in his pocket. It took him about 30 minutes. A shop will probably charge around £100. Definitely worth it.
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Post by Deepseaskateboard » Tue Aug 15, 2017 10:09 pm

Haha we should arrange a group meet with your cousin and make him a rich man!! :thumbsup:

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Post by SteveSmith » Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:32 pm

Quality day at Zedfest today...

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