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Cheap/good value mods for z4 23i

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Cheap/good value mods for z4 23i

Post by The.Analyst » Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:11 pm

Racechip doesn’t affect gearbox performance only engine ECU

xHP is the gearbox product for automatic gearboxes aka ZF6HP fitted to 23i

As for stubbies :headbang:
Spending time with a 35i, previous convictions: Fiat 20V Turbo Coupe, TVR Chimera, Jaguar XKR, Porsche 997 C4S

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Cheap/good value mods for z4 23i

Post by wanderer » Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:42 pm

dakotaa wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:00 pm
wanderer wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2023 5:16 am 1) Get your steering wheel re-covered. You don't say where you are, but if In the UK or Ireland then I can recommend someone.

2) Automatic? What type of shifter so you have? If the old style then you can change to the newer style from china.

3) Automatic? Then consider a Racechip XLR unit or Flashtool XFP transmission upgrade.

4) Before doing anything else, change the aerial to a stubby aerial.

5) What type of sound / speaker system so you have? An amp upgrade may help. I have a Vibe Audio unit for the E89
Not in up or Ireland and i have an automatic! So ill definitely consider those :D
Did you end up making any changes?

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Cheap/good value mods for z4 23i

Post by jenniferlouise » Tue Feb 27, 2024 4:55 pm

Another 23i owner here interested to know…

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Cheap/good value mods for z4 23i

Post by Nodzed » Wed Feb 28, 2024 4:38 pm

jenniferlouise wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2024 4:55 pm Another 23i owner here interested to know…
Here's some the changes I made to the 23i.

Remus CAT back sport exhaust (off the shelf)
Eibach B12 Pro Kit suspension.
Updated side indicators if pre LCI (colour coding optional)
OEM leather short throw gear knob
Royal steering wheel (Thicker padding and new leather)
Cruise Control (if not fitted)
Colour coded roll hoops
Self leveling wheel centre badges
LED front indicator bulbs
And the hated (by many) stubby aerial
Also de-chromed
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