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Post by Kiwi_Mike » Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:09 am

The car came with the stubby aerial. I like the RC car look 👍. It also has after market Bluetooth set up which works by selecting CD and then track 2. Works really well for phone calls and music.

Went for my first day-time ride this morning and the bloody thing wouldn’t start. I thought I’d been sold a lemon but a quick call to the dealer revealed that you need to hold the starter button down a little longer than I’m used to with my X5!!

Any do’s or dont’s that I should be aware of? Like leaving it idling too long or doing short journeys etc?

I’m on the lookout for some parts as the idrive controller and heated seat button are warn out, and I’ve got the later model side indicators on my list. Looks like you need to break a small tab off them and use double sided tape, is that correct?

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Post by Kiwi_Mike » Sat Jun 05, 2021 6:11 am

Detailer said the paint is in great condition👍
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Post by clarker63 » Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:16 am

Kiwi_Mike wrote: Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:09 am is that correct
yes, that's all you need to do. You can get replacement switch covers for the heated seats too (search for them on here).

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Post by firebobby » Sat Jun 05, 2021 8:32 am

Welcome to the forum, nice looking Zed.
There are a few things you can do to improve it, like getting a real aerial :wink:
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Beige M sport seats, wood dash
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Post by jabber » Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:33 am

clarker63 wrote: Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:16 am
Kiwi_Mike wrote: Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:09 am is that correct
yes, that's all you need to do. You can get replacement switch covers for the heated seats too (search for them on here).
Iirc they come with double sided tape
Z less again
14 E89 Z4 2.0 msport grey gone now
10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
Gone 04 E85 z4 3.0 Maldives blue smg

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Post by Kiwi_Mike » Sun Jun 06, 2021 8:49 pm

jabber wrote: Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:33 am
clarker63 wrote: Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:16 am
Kiwi_Mike wrote: Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:09 am is that correct
yes, that's all you need to do. You can get replacement switch covers for the heated seats too (search for them on here).
Iirc they come with double sided tape
Is it a straight forward job? Same wiring? How do you remove the old ones?

Hopefully someone has done a YouTube video.

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Post by jabber » Sun Jun 06, 2021 8:54 pm

Kiwi_Mike wrote: Sun Jun 06, 2021 8:49 pm
jabber wrote: Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:33 am
clarker63 wrote: Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:16 am yes, that's all you need to do. You can get replacement switch covers for the heated seats too (search for them on here).
Iirc they come with double sided tape
Is it a straight forward job? Same wiring? How do you remove the old ones?

Hopefully someone has done a YouTube video.
Iirc you lever the spring clips holding the existing indicators in place with a long screwdriver from under the bonnet, wiring is the same.
Z less again
14 E89 Z4 2.0 msport grey gone now
10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
Gone 04 E85 z4 3.0 Maldives blue smg

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Post by Kiwi_Mike » Mon Jun 07, 2021 3:29 am

Just watched a YouTube vid and it looks like a job even I couldn’t mess up. Will add a pair to my growing parts order.

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