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Upgrading from a F20 Sport to E89 23i M Sport Highline

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Re: Upgrading from a F20 Sport to E89 23i M Sport Highline

Post by morry100 » Fri May 15, 2015 10:45 am

That looks a cracker :)

Enjoy it!

Cheers

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Re: Upgrading from a F20 Sport to E89 23i M Sport Highline

Post by Z4 IDM » Sat May 16, 2015 9:56 am

quick question folks, is the option to put the hardtop down whilst driving up to 20mph an option and not standard?

Mine will only move when stationary. I'm not that bothered to be honest, considering getting the smartop module but I am curious.
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Re: Upgrading from a F20 Sport to E89 23i M Sport Highline

Post by Nictrix » Sat May 16, 2015 11:21 am

Ours will move if you are at a crawling pace but really with the complicated nature of the roof and the cost if anything went out of shape due to wind damage I wouldnt put it up or down while moving at any real speed.
You could buy a Smarttop which will enable you to put the roof up and down with the fob and while moving.
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Re: Upgrading from a F20 Sport to E89 23i M Sport Highline

Post by ronk » Sat May 16, 2015 12:14 pm

Nictrix wrote: You could buy a Smarttop which will enable you to put the roof up and down with the fob and while moving.
Best money you'll spend on the car :thumbsup:
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Re: Upgrading from a F20 Sport to E89 23i M Sport Highline

Post by Angie4m » Sat May 16, 2015 1:09 pm

Z4 IDM wrote:quick question folks, is the option to put the hardtop down whilst driving up to 20mph an option and not standard?

Mine will only move when stationary. I'm not that bothered to be honest, considering getting the smartop module but I am curious.
It was only introduced during the facelift. Supposedly the design was changed and pump upgraded to allow the roof to be opened and closed at low speeds without putting too much strain on it.

It is a very nice option thought as it's very useful when it starts to rain or you've driven with the roof up and the weather then allows for it to come off without needing to stop.
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Re: Upgrading from a F20 Sport to E89 23i M Sport Highline

Post by ronk » Sat May 16, 2015 8:09 pm

Angie4m wrote:
Z4 IDM wrote:quick question folks, is the option to put the hardtop down whilst driving up to 20mph an option and not standard?

Mine will only move when stationary. I'm not that bothered to be honest, considering getting the smartop module but I am curious.
It was only introduced during the facelift. Supposedly the design was changed and pump upgraded to allow the roof to be opened and closed at low speeds without putting too much strain on it.

It is a very nice option thought as it's very useful when it starts to rain or you've driven with the roof up and the weather then allows for it to come off without needing to stop.
Or you start to drop the roof at the traffic lights then they change!
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Re: Upgrading from a F20 Sport to E89 23i M Sport Highline

Post by Z4 IDM » Sun May 17, 2015 11:20 pm

ronk wrote:
Nictrix wrote: You could buy a Smarttop which will enable you to put the roof up and down with the fob and while moving.
Best money you'll spend on the car :thumbsup:
Pretty sure this is the right one in case anyone else is looking...

http://www.ppcgb.com/products/smarttop- ... 9922022261

Also been on ebay and ordered the obligatory stubby :D
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Re: Upgrading from a F20 Sport to E89 23i M Sport Highline

Post by Z4 IDM » Wed May 20, 2015 10:10 pm

obligatory aerial upgrade :D

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Also....is it just me or do the alloys get very dirty, very quickly?! I've only had the car a week and they are filthy but the rest of the car is still looking pretty good.

Upgraded my key ring too :oops:

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Re: Upgrading from a F20 Sport to E89 23i M Sport Highline

Post by Theivz » Thu May 21, 2015 7:27 pm

beautiful. congratulations! 296s suit the car so well

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Re: Upgrading from a F20 Sport to E89 23i M Sport Highline

Post by 3rdPillar » Sat May 23, 2015 7:12 am

Hi. Great looking vehicle. Yes the alloys get dirty and yes they are hard to clean as you can see all the way across the girth. There should be something you can use to make the washing easier. Anyone?
Current Car : BMW E89 Z4 S-Drive 35is, Mineral White/Fusion/Nav/TV/Pro HiFi/Heated seats, steering/Cruise/Remote/Comfort etc etc etc ....

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Re: Upgrading from a F20 Sport to E89 23i M Sport Highline

Post by Nictrix » Sat May 23, 2015 4:53 pm

Meguiars do a wheel brush that is not too bad.
Failing that an old sponge or a rag and get your hand in.
E89 2014 35i M Sport Black with Black leather :)

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