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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by john-e89 » Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:34 pm

Argyll Andy wrote: Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:23 pm
E89lust wrote: Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:05 pm
Argyll Andy wrote: Sat Jul 31, 2021 4:22 pm






so I’m sure there’s many other great features :thumbsup:
Yeah that throttle is a blast Andy…..try it…. :P
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Post by Argyll Andy » Sat Jul 31, 2021 6:54 pm

john-e89 wrote: Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:34 pm
Argyll Andy wrote: Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:23 pm
E89lust wrote: Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:05 pm Yeah that throttle is a blast Andy…..try it…. :P
That’s the one bit I have used and I can guarantee more than you have in your garage queen :gfight: :poke:

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    Post by enuff_zed » Sat Jul 31, 2021 6:55 pm

    Argyll Andy wrote: Sat Jul 31, 2021 4:22 pm (DON’T listen to enuff, as John says his vision can sometimes be impaired for other reasons that’s one of the reasons he thinks the whippy looks better :wink:)
    So this is what they mean by aerial warfare is it? :roll:
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    Post by Argyll Andy » Sat Jul 31, 2021 7:01 pm

    enuff_zed wrote: Sat Jul 31, 2021 6:55 pm
    Argyll Andy wrote: Sat Jul 31, 2021 4:22 pm (DON’T listen to enuff, as John says his vision can sometimes be impaired for other reasons that’s one of the reasons he thinks the whippy looks better :wink:)
    So this is what they mean by aerial warfare is it? :roll:
    :rofl: :rofl: I’m going to have to give you that one Martin, much better standard than usual :thumbsup:

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      Post by Nanu » Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:08 pm

      Nice choice of model. Obviously a man of impeccable taste :thumbsup: (apart from the stubby of course)
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      Post by Mr Tidy » Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:23 pm

      Hi and welcome to the forum. :thumbsup:

      That's the 2nd post I've read today from a new 35is owner. Enjoy it while you wait for your Lotus. Hopefully you can come up with a plan to keep it as well!
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      Post by Ole gits rule » Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:28 pm

      Very nice car sir :thumbsup:
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      Post by Swiftly » Sat Jul 31, 2021 9:25 pm

      That's a lovely looking zed you have there :thumbsup: , enjoy :driving:
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      Post by Chippie » Sat Jul 31, 2021 10:57 pm

      E89lust wrote: Sat Jul 31, 2021 3:37 pm 430 Exterior and interior mirrors – folding, automatically dimming (apparently the car has this but my mirrors don't fold when I lock the car is there a way to turn this on? or does anybody have some info on this?)
      Probably stating the obvious but have you pressed and held the lock button for a few seconds

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      Post by Marcoose » Sun Aug 01, 2021 1:37 am

      I'd kill for that grey! My favourite.

      What are the round thingies hanging from the front bumper?
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      Post by enuff_zed » Sun Aug 01, 2021 8:58 am

      Marcoose wrote: Sun Aug 01, 2021 1:37 am What are the round thingies hanging from the front bumper?
      I thought the same at first.
      It's reflections of the lights above.
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      Post by E89lust » Sun Aug 01, 2021 9:35 am

      Chippie wrote: Sat Jul 31, 2021 10:57 pm
      E89lust wrote: Sat Jul 31, 2021 3:37 pm 430 Exterior and interior mirrors – folding, automatically dimming (apparently the car has this but my mirrors don't fold when I lock the car is there a way to turn this on? or does anybody have some info on this?)
      Probably stating the obvious but have you pressed and held the lock button for a few seconds

      Congratulations on the new motor, looks great 👍
      no problem stating the obvious if someones missed the obvious haha, no I haven’t, i will give that a go thank you. Previous cars i’ve had fold the mirrors from a single click at the same time as locking
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      Post by E89lust » Sun Aug 01, 2021 9:36 am

      Marcoose wrote: Sun Aug 01, 2021 1:37 am I'd kill for that grey! My favourite.

      What are the round thingies hanging from the front bumper?
      i was wondering if it might throw people, my grandad took the picture out of his living room window and they are a reflection through his window
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      Post by RobbiZ4 » Sun Aug 01, 2021 9:43 am

      E89lust wrote: Sat Jul 31, 2021 3:37 pm 430 Exterior and interior mirrors – folding, automatically dimming (apparently the car has this but my mirrors don't fold when I lock the car is there a way to turn this on? or does anybody have some info on this?
      You have to press the close button on the key fob for about 2 seconds to get it folded.
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      Post by E89lust » Sun Aug 01, 2021 10:36 am

      RobbiZ4 wrote: Sun Aug 01, 2021 9:43 am
      E89lust wrote: Sat Jul 31, 2021 3:37 pm 430 Exterior and interior mirrors – folding, automatically dimming (apparently the car has this but my mirrors don't fold when I lock the car is there a way to turn this on? or does anybody have some info on this?
      You have to press the close button on the key fob for about 2 seconds to get it folded.
      Perfect thank you
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