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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by Nanu » Mon Aug 08, 2016 7:18 pm

metal licker wrote:
flybobbie wrote:So got me thinking.
My first car was a TR7 with a 70's vinyl roof.
What would a Zed look like with similar.
Keep the soft top crowd happy.

Pub quiz question..what car did Bodey and Doyle of the Professionals first appear in episode 1?
Something like this :wink:
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There is a Valencia Orange e89 near to me with a matt black rook. Must say the shiny black roof looks much better.
Looks good in the white posted by Marlon. Wonder how much for a roof re spray
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Post by Highlander » Mon Aug 08, 2016 10:08 pm

Had the roof sections and door mirror caps painted to match the A pillars recently.Roll hoop covers were done in more of a matt black.My chosen paint sprayer wanted the rear window out for a decent job and I think it was £340 and £60 to the window tech to remove & then refit the rear window.
I priced a black wrap to the roof but the guy didn't fill me with confidence regarding the detail hence going down the more permanent route.....wrap was going to be £160/£180 ......can't remember exactly.
Half decent pics to follow when I get a chance....work is manic & have family here from NZ

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Post by buzyg » Mon Aug 08, 2016 11:55 pm

Definatley improves the looks of the E89 having the contrast in colour for the roof. :thumbsup: Looks sleeker IMHO :wink:
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Post by Highlander » Sun Sep 25, 2016 10:52 am

A few pics from a wee run out yesterday,only had the roof down for about 20 miles out of 300 but I'll take some shots of roll hoop covers today........typical,sun's out but I'm planning some DIY around house.
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Post by Highlander » Sun Sep 25, 2016 10:55 am

Just realised,those pics could do with being a bit closer to car and side profile for anyone thinking of going down this route.
Definately need 19" wheels to complete the look.

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Post by Marlon » Sun Sep 25, 2016 11:36 am

Contrasting roof on E89s definitely divides opinion on here, I think a contrasting gloss black roof looks great with most colours - particularly with white :thumbsup:
19 inch alloys would finish it off nicely.
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Post by markeg » Sun Sep 25, 2016 11:54 am

DLH wrote:
mr wilks wrote:
flybobbie wrote:
Pub quiz question..what car did Bodey and Doyle of the Professionals first appear in episode 1?
Was it the RS2000 ?

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Don't think so, as early in the first series the cars used were mainly those of British Leyland. Ford were used later because of BL cars unreliability.

Must have been the TR7!!
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Here you go, S01E01.... Bodie and Doyle leave (rapidly) in a.. Rover 2000
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Post by markeg » Sun Sep 25, 2016 6:48 pm

flybobbie wrote:Yes, it was a TR7.
:? As my post above is a screenshot from E01S01 of The Professionals, with Bodie and Doyle in the front seats, I believe it was a Rover 2000. Check out this link....
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Post by Z4Rick » Sun Sep 25, 2016 7:09 pm

My Z is silver, and the black roof looks good on it too. Was the black roof ever available as OEM equipment, or an option?

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Post by *AL* » Sun Sep 25, 2016 7:30 pm

Looks fine with the roof down. :thumbsup:
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Post by clarker63 » Sat Jan 21, 2017 9:44 pm

Z4Rick wrote:My Z is silver, and the black roof looks good on it too. Was the black roof ever available as OEM equipment, or an option?
I'm contemplating painting my silver roof black too - can you post a picture of yours? Would be really interested to see..

Just upgraded to 19" 296's on mine...(fingers crossed they don't crack!). :!:

Pleased with the look over the 17" alloys

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Post by Busterboo » Sun Jan 22, 2017 12:27 am

Thoughts of a Melbourne Red 35is with a white roof, prompted by ...

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Post by Busterboo » Sun Jan 22, 2017 12:33 am

Quite fancy a two-tone body, too ...

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Post by Busterboo » Sun Jan 22, 2017 11:00 am

White body, black roof looks really good. :thumbsup: Is it stock or modified?

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What did you take the photos with? A Box Brownie? :D
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