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Post by Smelf36 » Mon Jul 16, 2018 12:16 am

Well, I feel I can now call myself an official
Member of the forum as after much searching test driving and haggling I have found and bought my Zed :D
2008, 2.0 sport, 45000 miles, M sport seats and steering wheel and gorgeous colour (I think)
1st impressions, it's hard as fook, lousy vision with the roof up, wife hates it......I love it :thumbsup:
All joking aside, run flats suck, it tracks like a berstard and the ride is so harsh on crappy Sussex roads. Having researched the forum seems like the tyres are more than likely the culprit, so time to save for a change up. So do you have to do all 4 at the same time, I've no experience with performance car tyres having been a bike man?
Needs a new front bumper clip as the dealer managed to break one fitting a new headlight for me (original was condensating)πŸ™„, but I let him off as it saved me having to pay for it πŸ˜‰
I was originally hoping to get the 2.5, just couldn't find one in the right condition at my price point, but actually, the 2.0 is surprisingly good, and good enough for my first foray into ’sports’ cars. So all in all, I'm a happy manπŸ‘πŸ»
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Then 2008 E85 2.0i Sport roadster.
Now 2012 E89 2.0i M Sport
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Post by Smartbear » Mon Jul 16, 2018 2:32 am

Hi, looks smashing-enjoy the great summer we’ve been having 8)
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Post by Crazy Harry » Mon Jul 16, 2018 5:44 am

Hi and welcome - blue roadster; well done :thumbsup: not that many of us around compared to some colours. I'm running black seats in mine nut looks like yours are two tone - show us an interior shot!

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Post by srhutch » Mon Jul 16, 2018 6:53 am

Hi, nice looking roadster.

Where in Sussex are you?
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Post by jabber » Mon Jul 16, 2018 8:17 am

Hi and welcome :thumbsup:
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Post by RustyZ4 » Mon Jul 16, 2018 8:41 am

Very nice indeed, Hi & Welcome :thumbsup:
Z4 Mineral Grey, 28i MSport Auto, lots of goodies
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Post by obewan » Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:06 am

Hi and welcome - great looking car you have there
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Post by Marlon » Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:09 am

Welcome to the forum, gorgeous looking Zed and top class photos :thumbsup:
In answer to your question, if you can stretch to it I'd swap out all four run flats :driving:
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Post by Smelf36 » Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:00 am

Crazy Harry wrote: ↑Mon Jul 16, 2018 5:44 am Hi and welcome - blue roadster; well done :thumbsup: not that many of us around compared to some colours. I'm running black seats in mine nut looks like yours are two tone - show us an interior shot!
Thanks, yeah love the blue. Seats are 2 tone. Here's an interior pic, does anyone know the name of the light grey leather, the drivers bolster has the obligatory wear, I've found a company that sell colouring kits matches to BMW just need to known what to order
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Live every day like it's your last, cos one-day you'll be right πŸ˜‰

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Post by Smelf36 » Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:01 am

srhutch wrote: ↑Mon Jul 16, 2018 6:53 am Hi, nice looking roadster.

Where in Sussex are you?
Hi thanks. Near Hastings πŸ™‚
Then 2008 E85 2.0i Sport roadster.
Now 2012 E89 2.0i M Sport
Live every day like it's your last, cos one-day you'll be right πŸ˜‰

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Post by Smelf36 » Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:03 am

Marlon wrote: ↑Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:09 am Welcome to the forum, gorgeous looking Zed and top class photos :thumbsup:
In answer to your question, if you can stretch to it I'd swap out all four run flats :driving:
Cannot lie, pinched the photos from the sellers advert, mine were pants lol. Had a feeling I would need to do all fourπŸ˜’
Then 2008 E85 2.0i Sport roadster.
Now 2012 E89 2.0i M Sport
Live every day like it's your last, cos one-day you'll be right πŸ˜‰

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Post by obewan » Mon Jul 16, 2018 1:34 pm

Smelf36 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:03 am
Marlon wrote: ↑Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:09 am Welcome to the forum, gorgeous looking Zed and top class photos :thumbsup:
In answer to your question, if you can stretch to it I'd swap out all four run flats :driving:
Cannot lie, pinched the photos from the sellers advert, mine were pants lol. Had a feeling I would need to do all fourπŸ˜’
No, I think Marlon is saying if you can afford the one off outlay, then do it - as long as you ensure you change one axle at a time you will be fine
There are a few threads about it on the forum
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Post by Smelf36 » Mon Jul 16, 2018 2:37 pm

obewan wrote: ↑Mon Jul 16, 2018 1:34 pm
Smelf36 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 16, 2018 10:03 am
Marlon wrote: ↑Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:09 am Welcome to the forum, gorgeous looking Zed and top class photos :thumbsup:
In answer to your question, if you can stretch to it I'd swap out all four run flats :driving:
Cannot lie, pinched the photos from the sellers advert, mine were pants lol. Had a feeling I would need to do all fourπŸ˜’
No, I think Marlon is saying if you can afford the one off outlay, then do it - as long as you ensure you change one axle at a time you will be fine
There are a few threads about it on the forum
Ah, that's a bit more optimistic, cheers πŸ™‚
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Post by DMC63 » Mon Jul 16, 2018 2:40 pm

Nice ride :thumbsup: Enjoy the sun and don't forget the sunscreen, lots of sunscreen :thumbsup:

I think changing the axles is a bit much, I'd just do the tires for the time being :tumbleweed:
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Post by ErrErrminator » Mon Jul 16, 2018 2:52 pm

Hi and welcome. What a stunning looking Zed. That colour is superb and I love the interior too. You mussed be very pleased.

A cheeky question, but I don't suppose the dealer let you take the condensed headlight away with you did he? I'm trying to get hold of one or a pair and would happily buy it off you if you happened to have it. Condensation not a concern. :wink:

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