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Quicksilver
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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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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
Rob
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e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
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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!
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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!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!
Silver 05 3.0i SE
Mods inc - F/L Xenons Clear Ind Rear Lights M Sport Seats & Wheel Eibach/B4 3.64 DIFF (SOLD)
White E89 20i M Sport
Mods inc- B12 kit, M3 Arms, 18" Zito 935's with PS4's, Decat & Remap, Switchable Exhaust Flap (SOLD)
Mods inc - F/L Xenons Clear Ind Rear Lights M Sport Seats & Wheel Eibach/B4 3.64 DIFF (SOLD)
White E89 20i M Sport
Mods inc- B12 kit, M3 Arms, 18" Zito 935's with PS4's, Decat & Remap, Switchable Exhaust Flap (SOLD)
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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.
Shame really as they are great sports cars, incredible road holding and addictive engine with a 9:5 red line.
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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?
Your RX8 is an absolute peach - seen it and heard it - fabulous condition and amazing sound.
How you getting on driving the new Zed?
Now Porsche flat 6 experience, 986S & 981S.
2006 Z4MR Imola Red/Imola Red, 2008 3.0si Sport Stratus Grey/Piano black, 2006 2.0I Sport Silver Grey Facelift. MX5, TVR Chimaera, many motorbikes.
2006 Z4MR Imola Red/Imola Red, 2008 3.0si Sport Stratus Grey/Piano black, 2006 2.0I Sport Silver Grey Facelift. MX5, TVR Chimaera, many motorbikes.
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I'm very impressed with e89. You can potter about in it as a smart posers 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.
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.
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Good to hear it handles well and you've got the best of both Interested in the DCT gearbox being well received - that's also good to hear.sammyz wrote:I'm very impressed with e89. You can potter about in it as a smart posers 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.
Long term M owner can do what they want with badges I should think
Now Porsche flat 6 experience, 986S & 981S.
2006 Z4MR Imola Red/Imola Red, 2008 3.0si Sport Stratus Grey/Piano black, 2006 2.0I Sport Silver Grey Facelift. MX5, TVR Chimaera, many motorbikes.
2006 Z4MR Imola Red/Imola Red, 2008 3.0si Sport Stratus Grey/Piano black, 2006 2.0I Sport Silver Grey Facelift. MX5, TVR Chimaera, many motorbikes.
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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.
And rebuilt the engine twice before I gave up and fitted a Ford engine.
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Lovely looking motor(s)... You are making me think impure thoughts about dark wheels and silver
Current... Silver Grey ///M Roadster, non-flimper spec, Imola Red nappa, permanent ear-to-ear grin
Previous... 3.0Si Sport Roadster, Black Sapphire, Dream Red leather with lots of toys and lots of mods...
Previous... 3.0Si Sport Roadster, Black Sapphire, Dream Red leather with lots of toys and lots of mods...
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Ha haBing wrote:Lovely looking motor(s)... You are making me think impure thoughts about dark wheels and silver
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Nice to see you've stamped your mark on the Zed John.
Loving your RX8 as well.
Loving your RX8 as well.
Z4 e85 3.0 - GONE
Z4 e89 35i - GONE
Jaguar F Type V6s Roadster
Abarth 695 Rivale
Z4 e89 35i - GONE
Jaguar F Type V6s Roadster
Abarth 695 Rivale
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Looking good John.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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Two cracking cars.
The rx8 is weird sounding with that rotary engine,but sweet car all the same
Like the new black side repeaters in the z
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Hi Sammyz,
Where did you get the black indicators from ? Couldn't find them online
Where did you get the black indicators from ? Couldn't find them online
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Contact Johannes in Germany. He will arrange shipping after PayPal paymentbenv6 wrote:Hi Sammyz,
Where did you get the black indicators from ? Couldn't find them online
His e mail-
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