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Post by PixelPeepZ4 » Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:06 pm

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to pop in and say hi! - Yesterday i took the plunge, had some brave pills and put my big boy pants on.

Chopped in my 1.6 diesel civic for a 2009 Z4 Sdrive 35i DCT :)

We have an i3 also so i figured we are saving enough carbon day to day to offset something fun for the weekend!

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it's not perfect, needs some cosmetic touch-ups here and there, and i think some mechanical suspension parts could do with a freshen up but overall, really happy.

I have a few questions but thought it rude if i just burst onto a new forum, demanding fruit from the knowledge tree too soon :)

Comments, hints, tips and suggestions welcomed.

Spec list:

Comfort And Interior Equipment

S431 Interior Mirror With Automatic-Dip
S441 Smoker Package
S494 Seat Heating Driver/Passenger
S459 Seat Adjustment, Electric, With Memory
S4CE Fine-Wood Version, Fineline, Anthracite
S493 Storage Compartment Package
S428 Warning Triangle And First Aid Kit
S470 Isofix-System
S423 Floor Mats Velours
S481 Sports Seat
S4UT Through load Opening W/Int. Transport Bag

Multimedia
S633 Preparation, Mobile Phone, Business
S698 Area-Code 2 For DVD
S7SL Design Pure White
S616 BMW Online
S694 Provisions For BMW 6 CD Changer
S609 Navigation System Professional
S615 Extended BMW Online Information
S612 BMW Assist
S6AB Control, Teleservices
S6AA BMW TeleServices

Driver Assistance And Lightning
S508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521 Rain Sensor
S563 Light Package
S534 Automatic Air Conditioning
S502 Headlight Cleaning System

Wheels And Drive
S2VF Adaptive M Chassis
S2KV BMW LA Wheel V-Spoke 294
S2PA Locking Wheel Bolt
S249 Multifunction F Steering Wheel
S2TC Sport Gearbox With Twin Clutch
S230 Extra Package, EU-Speciifc
S2XA Sport Leather St. Wheel W/ Shift Paddles
S850 Dummy-SALAPA
S880 On-Board Literature, English
S8SP Control Unit COP
S877 Omission Of Non-Combined Operation
S8S3 Automatic Locking During Starting
S8SC Telematics Access Request,Country-Spec.
S8S2 Coding, Alarm Signal
S302 Alarm System
S313 Fold-In Outside Mirror
S8SM Car Ident. Number Visible From Outside
S387 Wind Deflector
S812 National Version England / Ireland
S853 Language Version, English
S863 Dealer List Europe
S1CB CO2 Equipment
S902 General Special Inspection
S1CD Brake Energy Regeneration
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Post by enuff_zed » Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:10 pm

Welcome to the forum.
Nice looking motor you picked up there. :thumbsup:
PixelPeepZ4 wrote: Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:06 pm Chopped in my 1.6 diesel civic for a 2009 Z4 Sdrive 35i DCT :)
Can you notice any small differences?? :wink:
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Post by PixelPeepZ4 » Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:13 pm

enuff_zed wrote: Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:10 pm Can you notice any small differences??
Yes!! - there's no seats behind me :lol:

car prior to the civic was a 2016 Audi S3 and a Golf R before that so it was the civic that was out of character for me.. thought i could be all sensible and be ok with a normal car. turns out i was wrong!
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Post by enuff_zed » Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:15 pm

PixelPeepZ4 wrote: Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:13 pm
enuff_zed wrote: Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:10 pm Can you notice any small differences??
Yes!! - there's no seats behind me :lol:

car prior to the civic was a 2016 Audi S3 and a Golf R before that so it was the civic that was out of character for me.. thought i could be all sensible and be ok with a normal car. turns out i was wrong!
Well as you're in the Cambridge area, it shouldn't be too far for you to join the next Norfolk gang day/evening out if you fancy it?
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Post by Ozyboyross » Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:22 pm

PixelPeepZ4 wrote: Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:13 pm
enuff_zed wrote: Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:10 pm Can you notice any small differences??
Yes!! - there's no seats behind me :lol:

car prior to the civic was a 2016 Audi S3 and a Golf R before that so it was the civic that was out of character for me.. thought i could be all sensible and be ok with a normal car. turns out i was wrong!
Haha I know the feeling, ive had my 118d around four months and its currently for sale so I can purchase a Zed!

Lovely car you've got there, love the colour! unfortunately I cant stretch to an e89 at the moment!

Enjoy it, and might see you at a Norfolk meet if I get one soon and you come along!
Currently Zedless but hopefully not for long!

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Post by PixelPeepZ4 » Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:38 pm

enuff_zed wrote: Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:15 pm Well as you're in the Cambridge area, it shouldn't be too far for you to join the next Norfolk gang day/evening out if you fancy it?
Ozyboyross wrote: Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:22 pm Enjoy it, and might see you at a Norfolk meet if I get one soon and you come along!
Yeh, sounds like a plan - thank you both for the warm welcome :) how often / when are the meets?
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Post by Wyldie85 » Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:44 pm

Well done on this very wise move. That looks like a lovely example! Great colour combo! :thumbsup:
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Post by Stuartt » Mon Jun 29, 2020 2:10 pm

Hi and welcome.

Nice choice of first Zed there.

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Post by enuff_zed » Mon Jun 29, 2020 3:36 pm

PixelPeepZ4 wrote: Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:38 pm
enuff_zed wrote: Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:15 pm Well as you're in the Cambridge area, it shouldn't be too far for you to join the next Norfolk gang day/evening out if you fancy it?
Ozyboyross wrote: Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:22 pm Enjoy it, and might see you at a Norfolk meet if I get one soon and you come along!
Yeh, sounds like a plan - thank you both for the warm welcome :) how often / when are the meets?
As random as a very random thing on National Random Day :D

When the virus buggers off we will probably get back to our monthly breakfast Saturdays, but in the meantime we are just grabbing at opportunities for a meet up as the mood takes us. Crazy Harry usually co-ordinates it all on the forum, so keep your eyes open for anything from him.
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Post by jabber » Mon Jun 29, 2020 4:00 pm

Hi and welcome :thumbsup:
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Post by PixelPeepZ4 » Mon Jun 29, 2020 5:09 pm

jabber wrote: Mon Jun 29, 2020 4:00 pm Hi and welcome
Thanks you :)
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Post by Chippie » Mon Jun 29, 2020 5:37 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum
It certainly looks a lovely example of a 35i.
The DCT box is brilliant try it in Sport Mode and pushed over to the left using either the flappy paddles or the gear knob to change gear
One thing to check is the cars battery it should have the manufacture date stamped on the negative post, if it’s the original you should change it as a defective battery can cause lots of problems, the same goes for the “salmon” roof relays.
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Post by kinger » Mon Jun 29, 2020 6:00 pm

Welcome to the forum
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Post by PixelPeepZ4 » Mon Jun 29, 2020 6:23 pm

Just found out i can find the spec list of my car online! - 8)

now i've just gotta decode most of this funky wording so i know what the hell it all is :)

First thing i notice, there's no mention of an upgraded sound system but there is an OEM amp in the boot.. :?


Comfort And Interior Equipment
S431 Interior Mirror With Automatic-Dip
S441 Smoker Package
S494 Seat Heating Driver/Passenger
S459 Seat Adjustment, Electric, With Memory
S4CE Fine-Wood Version, Fineline, Anthracite
S493 Storage Compartment Package
S428 Warning Triangle And First Aid Kit
S470 Isofix-System
S423 Floor Mats Velours
S481 Sports Seat
S4UT Through load Opening W/Int. Transport Bag

Multimedia
S633 Preparation, Mobile Phone, Business
S698 Area-Code 2 For DVD
S7SL Design Pure White
S616 BMW Online
S694 Provisions For BMW 6 CD Changer
S609 Navigation System Professional
S615 Extended BMW Online Information
S612 BMW Assist
S6AB Control, Teleservices
S6AA BMW TeleServices

Driver Assistance And Lightning
S508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521 Rain Sensor
S563 Light Package
S534 Automatic Air Conditioning
S502 Headlight Cleaning System

Wheels And Drive
S2VF Adaptive M Chassis
S2KV BMW LA Wheel V-Spoke 294
S2PA Locking Wheel Bolt
S249 Multifunction F Steering Wheel
S2TC Sport Gearbox With Twin Clutch
S230 Extra Package, EU-Speciifc
S2XA Sport Leather St. Wheel W/ Shift Paddles
S850 Dummy-SALAPA
S880 On-Board Literature, English
S8SP Control Unit COP
S877 Omission Of Non-Combined Operation
S8S3 Automatic Locking During Starting
S8SC Telematics Access Request,Country-Spec.
S8S2 Coding, Alarm Signal
S302 Alarm System
S313 Fold-In Outside Mirror
S8SM Car Ident. Number Visible From Outside
S387 Wind Deflector
S812 National Version England / Ireland
S853 Language Version, English
S863 Dealer List Europe
S1CB CO2 Equipment
S902 General Special Inspection
S1CD Brake Energy Regeneration
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Post by Mr Tidy » Mon Jun 29, 2020 8:20 pm

Hi and welcome to the madhouse with your stunning looking Z4. :thumbsup:

Your spec doesn't mention an upgraded stereo, but maybe a previous owner retro-fitted one if you've found an amp in the boot?

And after an introduction like yours complete with photos I don't think anyone would mind if you started asking questions - after all when you've just bought the car is when you are most likely to want to find things out!
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