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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by sammyz » Fri Aug 26, 2016 11:01 pm

Thought I'd post a few pics of my car. White halos, stubby, gloss black wheels and side indicators. Part debadged. One of my RX8. They are looking more alike every day!
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Post by Smartbear » Fri Aug 26, 2016 11:07 pm

Nice, I had an rx8 a few years ago (evolve ltd edition) is yours the 190 or the 231? Such a smooth good sounding engine, not unlike the 6 pot BMW in some ways
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Post by sammyz » Fri Aug 26, 2016 11:19 pm

It's a 231. Been faultless for two years and use it every day for work. Stop start every day and never a problem. Great cars if you find a good one and incredibly cheap to buy - but not to run! :cry:
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Post by MACK » Sat Aug 27, 2016 7:22 am

sammyz wrote:It's a 231. Been faultless for two years and use it every day for work. Stop start every day and never a problem. Great cars if you find a good one and incredibly cheap to buy - but not to run! :cry:
I take it you don't commute too far then, like you say great fun to drive especially when you can put your foot down, but not exactly great on fuel!
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Post by sammyz » Sat Aug 27, 2016 7:55 am

I do 20-30 miles a day to work in Liverpool then around city so not too far but all city driving. 18 mpg or thereabouts :(
Shame really as they are great sports cars, incredible road holding and addictive engine with a 9:5 red line.
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Post by paulgs1000 » Sat Aug 27, 2016 12:35 pm

Your E89 looks very purposeful John - not always something I would say about the E89 but the looks are growing on me.

Your RX8 is an absolute peach - seen it and heard it - fabulous condition and amazing sound.

How you getting on driving the new Zed?
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Post by sammyz » Sat Aug 27, 2016 4:06 pm

I'm very impressed with e89. You can potter about in it as a smart posers :o coupe or stick it in sport and away you go. The dct gearbox is a cracker and the car handles well.
Next up will be replacing the run flats in the spring when the rear tyres will be in need of replacement. Also thinking of removing the 35I badge and maybe fitting small 'm sport' badges instead. Now that BMW stick 'm sport' badges on any old car I'm not bothered about it not being an 'm sport' model. :oops:
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Post by paulgs1000 » Sat Aug 27, 2016 7:03 pm

sammyz wrote:I'm very impressed with e89. You can potter about in it as a smart posers :o coupe or stick it in sport and away you go. The dct gearbox is a cracker and the car handles well.
Next up will be replacing the run flats in the spring when the rear tyres will be in need of replacement. Also thinking of removing the 35I badge and maybe fitting small 'm sport' badges instead. Now that BMW stick 'm sport' badges on any old car I'm not bothered about it not being an 'm sport' model. :oops:
Good to hear it handles well and you've got the best of both :thumbsup: Interested in the DCT gearbox being well received - that's also good to hear. :thumbsup:

Long term M owner can do what they want with badges I should think :lol: :thumbsup:
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Post by flybobbie » Sat Aug 27, 2016 7:53 pm

I had the old RX7, that would do 18 to the gallon, so nothings improved.
And rebuilt the engine twice before I gave up and fitted a Ford engine.

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Post by Bing » Sat Aug 27, 2016 9:49 pm

Lovely looking motor(s)... You are making me think impure thoughts about dark wheels and silver :oops:
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Post by sammyz » Sat Aug 27, 2016 10:03 pm

Bing wrote:Lovely looking motor(s)... You are making me think impure thoughts about dark wheels and silver :oops:
Ha ha :thumbsup:
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Post by jimbo1958 » Mon Aug 29, 2016 8:44 am

Nice to see you've stamped your mark on the Zed John.
Loving your RX8 as well. :thumbsup:
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Post by craig3.2 » Wed Aug 31, 2016 1:14 am

sammyz wrote:Thought I'd post a few pics of my car. White halos, stubby, gloss black wheels and side indicators. Part debadged. One of my RX8. They are looking more alike every day!

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Looking good John.

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Post by benv6 » Wed Aug 31, 2016 9:11 am

Hi Sammyz,

Where did you get the black indicators from ? Couldn't find them online
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Post by sammyz » Thu Sep 01, 2016 10:47 pm

benv6 wrote:Hi Sammyz,

Where did you get the black indicators from ? Couldn't find them online
Contact Johannes in Germany. He will arrange shipping after PayPal payment :thumbsup:
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