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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by millview22 » Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:40 am

Nokians + snow + Z4 = safety and lots of fun...
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Post by mcbutler » Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:46 am

What are Nokians??
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Post by Phoenixboy » Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:46 am

no snow in the English Riviera, but it may be coming.
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Post by Vonlipvig » Wed Feb 28, 2018 11:07 am

Phoenixboy wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:46 amno snow in the English Riviera, but it may be coming.
It's hit a bit futher west along the coast. Got plenty coming down this morning :thumbsup:
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Post by Phoenixboy » Wed Feb 28, 2018 11:18 am

Vonlipvig wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2018 11:07 am
Phoenixboy wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:46 amno snow in the English Riviera, but it may be coming.
It's hit a bit futher west along the coast. Got plenty coming down this morning :thumbsup:
its forecast here for tomorrow/Friday, z can stay on the drive then.
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Post by synthedup » Wed Feb 28, 2018 11:28 am

I drove the 13 miles from Rotherham to Sheffield this morning, no issues until i pulled unto the works car-park and got stuck. I think the Zed will stay here for a few days lol
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Post by BRC » Wed Feb 28, 2018 11:31 am

mcbutler wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:46 am What are Nokians??
Winter tyres :thumbsup:
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Post by millview22 » Wed Feb 28, 2018 11:39 am

mcbutler wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:46 amWhat are Nokians??
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Post by Vonlipvig » Wed Feb 28, 2018 1:01 pm

Well just drove home. First time driving in the snow, in any car, with full summer tires on. Take it slow and all goes well :) not brave enough to try any sideways action yet
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Post by SteveSmith » Wed Feb 28, 2018 1:12 pm

:rofl: tried my best Ken Block impersonation this morning, nothing went wrong so all is well! Uniroyal Rainsports did well to be honest.
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Post by mr wilks » Wed Feb 28, 2018 2:17 pm

600 miles to cover in the Z overnight tonight :cry: brand new Vred Vortis will be soundly tested by morning :wink: :driving:
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Post by john-e89 » Wed Feb 28, 2018 4:16 pm

mr wilks wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2018 2:17 pm600 miles to cover in the Z overnight tonight :cry: brand new Vred Vortis will be soundly tested by morning :wink: :driving:
We’ll get some kip then, you know how grumpy you get when you haven’t had a full quota of shut eye.... :poke:
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Post by buzyg » Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:12 pm

Vonlipvig wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2018 11:07 am
Phoenixboy wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:46 amno snow in the English Riviera, but it may be coming.
It's hit a bit futher west along the coast. Got plenty coming down this morning :thumbsup:
Plenty in the Dockyard this morning, We built a snowman Lunchtime. :D
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Post by Phoenixboy » Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:22 pm

buzyg wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:12 pm
Vonlipvig wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2018 11:07 am
Phoenixboy wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:46 amno snow in the English Riviera, but it may be coming.
It's hit a bit futher west along the coast. Got plenty coming down this morning :thumbsup:
Plenty in the Dockyard this morning, We built a snowman Lunchtime. :D
I reckon Exeter will have some by the morning :x
E89 s drive 30i manual/gone
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
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Post by buzyg » Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:34 pm

Phoenixboy wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:22 pm
buzyg wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:12 pm
Vonlipvig wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2018 11:07 am It's hit a bit futher west along the coast. Got plenty coming down this morning :thumbsup:
Plenty in the Dockyard this morning, We built a snowman Lunchtime. :D
Here you go fresh of the phone. :)
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I reckon Exeter will have some by the morning :x
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