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Z4 No10 , , 35i manual / subtle mods + a few wheel changes

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by Busterboo » Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:48 pm

pvr wrote: Sat Mar 17, 2018 3:27 pm That is unless you are starting to feel your age and need an automatic, then there is always the 35is :evil:
That'd be a mistake, because it isn't an automatic. :)
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Post by jamie_z4 » Tue Mar 20, 2018 12:06 am

Busterboo wrote: Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:48 pm
pvr wrote: Sat Mar 17, 2018 3:27 pm That is unless you are starting to feel your age and need an automatic, then there is always the 35is :evil:
That'd be a mistake, because it isn't an automatic. :)
A 35is can be driven with an automatic car licence - case closed, you are WRONG yet again.
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Post by Ducklakeview » Tue Mar 20, 2018 12:13 am

jamie_z4 wrote: Tue Mar 20, 2018 12:06 am
Busterboo wrote: Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:48 pm
pvr wrote: Sat Mar 17, 2018 3:27 pm That is unless you are starting to feel your age and need an automatic, then there is always the 35is :evil:
That'd be a mistake, because it isn't an automatic. :)
A 35is can be driven with an automatic car licence - case closed, you are WRONG yet again.
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Post by Busterboo » Tue Mar 20, 2018 1:10 am

Automatic ... DCT
DCT ... automatic
Mmm ... nah, not the same thing.

Mind you, if you want to think they are ... :)
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Post by ronk » Tue Mar 20, 2018 1:21 am

Only a GO Pedal and a STOP Pedal = Automatic
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Post by jamie_z4 » Tue Mar 20, 2018 2:20 am

Busterboo wrote: Tue Mar 20, 2018 1:10 am Automatic ... DCT
DCT ... automatic
Mmm ... nah, not the same thing.

Mind you, if you want to think they are ... :)
You've totally missed my factual post, you can drive a dct on an automatic licence- Or do you know better than the dvla?
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Post by Smartbear » Tue Mar 20, 2018 6:34 am

I understand it to be an automated manual, but as others have said-no clutch pedal=automatic in the eyes of the law :thumbsup:
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Post by MACK » Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:04 am

So to get back on topic, Andy I know you said the high points were the 35i and your red Z4M. But I'm curious, do you actually regret selling any of them or is it always onwards and upwards. Why the red M over the silver grey one you had? Is that just a colour thing or something else?
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Post by Busterboo » Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:33 am

jamie_z4 wrote: Tue Mar 20, 2018 2:20 am
Busterboo wrote: Tue Mar 20, 2018 1:10 am Automatic ... DCT
DCT ... automatic
Mmm ... nah, not the same thing.

Mind you, if you want to think they are ... :)
You've totally missed my factual post, you can drive a dct on an automatic licence- Or do you know better than the dvla?
Actually, you've made a very good point. An automatic box is easier to drive than a manual, which is why there's a separate licence for it. A DCT, however, is more complex to use properly than either, so perhaps there should be a license for it, too. :)
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Post by Philly_Sweden » Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:53 am

Wait, what?
Do you have different licenses in the UK depending on if you have a manual/automatic clutch?

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Post by MACK » Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:24 am

Philly_Sweden wrote: Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:53 am Wait, what?
Do you have different licenses in the UK depending on if you have a manual/automatic clutch?
Yes. You can do our driving test in an auto and then have an auto only license. It's ideal for people with disabilities etc
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Post by pvr » Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:28 am

Most European countries that I am aware off have Automatic driving licenses and "all". Some people just can't get on with a clutch so did their test in an automatic, but then are restricted forever more to only be able to drive auto boxes (so anything with two peddles only).
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Post by ronk » Tue Mar 20, 2018 12:03 pm

Busterboo wrote: Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:33 am ...... A DCT, however, is more complex to use properly than either, so perhaps there should be a license for it, too. :)
You’ll have to explain why !
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Post by HillWalker » Tue Mar 20, 2018 12:43 pm

Let it go Busterboo, I've got one, I don't have to change gear, why because it changes gear itself i.e. AUTOMATICALLY end of story.

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Post by GrantIII » Tue Mar 20, 2018 12:48 pm

Enjoy Lad !!!!
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