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POLL : Favourite Z4 Modifications

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)

Favorite Z4 Modifications

Boot Spoiler
10
6%
Front Lip Spoiler
7
4%
Facelift Chrome Side Indicators
15
8%
M Badges on the bootlid and grilles
4
2%
Black bonnet grilles
22
12%
Alloy wheels (new wheels or colour change)
39
22%
Vinyl body wrap and stripes
1
1%
LED Daytime Running Lights
3
2%
Roof wrapped in gloss black
7
4%
Wing mirrors colour change (silver, black, red etc)
8
4%
Wind deflector
14
8%
Engine performance remap
24
13%
Lowered suspension
16
9%
HiFi upgrade
7
4%
Software mods to the iDrive system
3
2%
 
Total votes: 180

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POLL : Favourite Z4 Modifications

Post by GoSteve » Fri Apr 13, 2018 9:16 pm

There are 15 possible choices, so pick your top 4.

This is not meant to be an exact range of accessories, rather,
if you were going to add something to your Z4, what would it be first.
I have tried to keep this fairly generic.

It will be interesting to see what mods sit at the top of our bucket list.
Hopefully, I haven't missed anything obvious.
4 choices should make it easier to pick your favorites.
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POLL : Favourite Z4 Modifications

Post by GoSteve » Fri Apr 13, 2018 9:29 pm

I have tried to think of the most obvious mods generally available that seem popular.
If you have any suggestions before the votes start, then let me know.
Some extras are more accessories than mods.
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White 435d Gran Coupe, M Sport Plus, Auto, XDrive, Active Suspension, HUD. Stage 1.
Sadly May 2021 said goodbye to my red Z4 hello to Cayman 981S.
Looking for Z4 35is for wifey.

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Post by Nictrix » Fri Apr 13, 2018 9:35 pm

CDV delete
Ditching runflat tyres
Stubby aerial
LED angel eyes
Unfortunately none of these in the poll
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Post by ihadablackdog » Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:39 pm

You do know that M badges on the grill and boot lid are considered as bad form, because it's seen as pretending you have a proper M car (when you might only have an M Sport).

(says he who's just bought some silver 35i grills for his lowly 20i) :rofl:
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Post by bz4kev » Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:54 pm

Exhaust mods ?
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Post by buzyg » Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:54 pm

Leave her standard. :D :thumbsup:
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POLL : Favourite Z4 Modifications

Post by GoSteve » Sat Apr 14, 2018 12:24 am

Nictrix wrote: Fri Apr 13, 2018 9:35 pm CDV delete
Ditching runflat tyres
Stubby aerial
LED angel eyes
Unfortunately none of these in the poll
They sort of felt like accessories, rather than mods. I plan on getting a stubby aerial, I don't have runflats, and CDV delete sounds interesting! What is that? (Naively)
LED angel eyes nearly made the list.
White 435d Gran Coupe, M Sport Plus, Auto, XDrive, Active Suspension, HUD. Stage 1.
Sadly May 2021 said goodbye to my red Z4 hello to Cayman 981S.
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Post by GoSteve » Sat Apr 14, 2018 12:30 am

ihadablackdog wrote: Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:39 pm You do know that M badges on the grill and boot lid are considered as bad form, because it's seen as pretending you have a proper M car (when you might only have an M Sport).

(says he who's just bought some silver 35i grills for his lowly 20i) :rofl:
Fake Rolex, Ferrari kitcars, M badges!!!
I like those M coloured bonnet grille clips. They work well on certain colour cars.
White 435d Gran Coupe, M Sport Plus, Auto, XDrive, Active Suspension, HUD. Stage 1.
Sadly May 2021 said goodbye to my red Z4 hello to Cayman 981S.
Looking for Z4 35is for wifey.

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Post by GoSteve » Sat Apr 14, 2018 12:32 am

buzyg wrote: Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:54 pm Leave her standard. :D :thumbsup:
Difficult to make the Z look prettier. BMW thought a black roof over Valencia Orange works. I am inclined to agree.
White 435d Gran Coupe, M Sport Plus, Auto, XDrive, Active Suspension, HUD. Stage 1.
Sadly May 2021 said goodbye to my red Z4 hello to Cayman 981S.
Looking for Z4 35is for wifey.

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Post by Player 1 » Sat Apr 14, 2018 3:41 pm

Remap all day long, why spend money making it look fast when you can make it go fast :wink:
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Post by kis » Sat Apr 14, 2018 4:03 pm

Performance mods are always good, but just as important are the aesthetics in my opinion. That’s the whole point of the Zed right? It’s got the capability of both... otherwise you could just get a scooby or something?
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Post by GoSteve » Sat Apr 14, 2018 9:20 pm

I found a website that suggests you can upgrade your iDrive system to automate all sorts of things.
It seemed quite expensive. This stuff must be in the public domain.
Has this been covered on the forum anywhere?
White 435d Gran Coupe, M Sport Plus, Auto, XDrive, Active Suspension, HUD. Stage 1.
Sadly May 2021 said goodbye to my red Z4 hello to Cayman 981S.
Looking for Z4 35is for wifey.

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Post by RickRob » Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:07 pm

Pity that mud flaps weren't a choice. :(
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POLL : Favourite Z4 Modifications

Post by GoSteve » Sun Apr 15, 2018 4:00 pm

RickRob wrote: Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:07 pm Pity that mud flaps weren't a choice.
I wasn't sure a Poll for favorite accessories was going to make interesting reading for most visitors.
But it would make a great read on how to fit mud flaps to a Z4. A good Kindle read me thinks.
Great suggestion. Keep them coming.
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Sadly May 2021 said goodbye to my red Z4 hello to Cayman 981S.
Looking for Z4 35is for wifey.

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Post by TONYL » Sun Apr 15, 2018 4:39 pm

What about smart top?
Any picks of the boot spoiler..never seen one
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