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Hello from Glasgow

Post by mike07s » Tue Apr 02, 2024 10:39 pm

Hello everyone, lurked for a while after buying my E89 Z4 35i manual back in May 2022. From what I’ve read it’s quite a unique spec being a 14 plate manual with the Alcantara / Orange interior that was only available 2014 onwards I believe. The exterior is finished in mineral white which I think is a great contrast to the interior.

The car didn’t stay standard for long, I started with upgrading the front suspension with M3 arms, Meyle HD droplinks and tie rod assembly. The rear received M3 bushes and Powerflex RTABs. H&R anti roll bars front and rear with Hack Engineering adjustable droplinks for the rear. The front brakes were replaced with a pair of 4 pot calipers from a 4 series, refurbed in Estoril blue to match the rear calipers. Brakes were finished off with EBC discs and Yellowstuff pads.

I then picked up a set of 437M alloys and added Pilot Sport 4 S tyres all round. Following all this work I then decided to go down the MHD route for a stage 1 remap. The car has been tucked away for the winter but will be back on the road this month in time for some good weather.

I’ve a few more cosmetic upgrades planned (alloys back to silver, 35is rear diffuser and painted roll over hoop covers) but the priority is to get it out and rack up some miles.Image
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Hello from Glasgow

Post by B21 » Tue Apr 02, 2024 10:49 pm

Welcome..unusual colour / trim combination.. :thumbsup:

Enjoy a few hoons! :driving:
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is :thumbsup:

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Hello from Glasgow

Post by Zed Baron » Tue Apr 02, 2024 11:00 pm

Nice looking car :thumbsup:
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Hello from Glasgow

Post by Scubaregs » Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:47 am

Welcome.
Abstinence is fine, in moderation.

San Francisco red G29 30i. BMW S1000r Sport.
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Hello from Glasgow

Post by Argyll Andy » Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:26 am

Hello and welcome from Argyll :thumbsup:

That’s a very nice and rare combo you have there, enjoy putting the miles on. You’re in a great location for heading north and stretching the Zeds legs :driving:

    G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully :oops:)
    G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
    E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
    E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)

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    Hello from Glasgow

    Post by buzyg » Wed Apr 03, 2024 10:49 am

    Welcome to the forum from sunny Cornwall. :)
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    Hello from Glasgow

    Post by Mr Tidy » Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:47 pm

    Hi and welcome aboard Mike. :thumbsup:

    Some serious upgrades already, and I love that interior - I've only ever seen it in Valencia Orange cars before!
    Coupes because stunning!
    Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
    Gone - Montego Blue
    Gone - Ruby Black

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    Hello from Glasgow

    Post by mike07s » Thu Apr 04, 2024 4:13 pm

    Thanks for the warm welcome all.

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