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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by IRD » Wed Aug 01, 2018 10:53 pm

Moved to one of these a few weeks ago from an E85. I can’t get the smile off my face and I use any excuse to drive it. I am sure you will enjoy your ownership.

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Post by john-e89 » Wed Aug 01, 2018 10:57 pm

Smart top module just came up for sale in the buy and sell section.
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Post by Busterboo » Wed Aug 01, 2018 11:21 pm

Just read, Hunter, that you have the dreaded 326 wheels.

If you haven't already, it might be a good idea to check for cracks now. Then, if there are, you can claim off the seller.
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Post by Hunter » Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:54 am

Busterboo wrote: Wed Aug 01, 2018 11:21 pm Just read, Hunter, that you have the dreaded 326 wheels.

If you haven't already, it might be a good idea to check for cracks now. Then, if there are, you can claim off the seller.
They look ok..are cracks obvious? Where do they usually occur? Its just had new tyres, would they of been visible to the tyre fitter if present?
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Post by Hunter » Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:55 am

john-e89 wrote: Wed Aug 01, 2018 10:57 pm Smart top module just came up for sale in the buy and sell section.
Il check it out...my roof already goes down on the key...is that normal? Does it just need the module to go back up?
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Post by RustyZ4 » Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:37 am

Hunter wrote: Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:55 am
john-e89 wrote: Wed Aug 01, 2018 10:57 pm Smart top module just came up for sale in the buy and sell section.
Il check it out...my roof already goes down on the key...is that normal? Does it just need the module to go back up?
Yes the roof going down with the key is standard, but not back up, a smartop allows you to program several things as well as the roof coming up off the key, windows up or down on open, mirrors if you have it, auto folding etc
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Post by Busterboo » Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:50 am

Hunter wrote: Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:54 am
Busterboo wrote: Wed Aug 01, 2018 11:21 pm Just read, Hunter, that you have the dreaded 326 wheels.

If you haven't already, it might be a good idea to check for cracks now. Then, if there are, you can claim off the seller.
They look ok..are cracks obvious? Where do they usually occur? Its just had new tyres, would they of been visible to the tyre fitter if present?
They would have been visible to him if he'd looked for them.

Your local MoT place would look for a tenner.
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Post by Busterboo » Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:52 am

Which tyres did you have put on or did the seller put runflats on?
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Post by Hunter » Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:29 am

Busterboo wrote: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:52 am Which tyres did you have put on or did the seller put runflats on?
The seller out runnflats on, so il be with them for a while, and to be honest after the tvr it feels like a magic carpet 😂
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Post by Busterboo » Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:32 am

As many will tell you, your 35iS will be much, much better when you ditch the runflats. New or not, they're just not worth it.
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Post by john-e89 » Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:39 am

Buster’s correct about ‘some’ 326’s cracking so a check would be money well spent but the majoratory clearly don’t so don’t get too hung up about it.

Agree 100% with the tyres, non runs will feel like you’re running over Mr marshmallow if you think run flats are soft!
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Post by Hunter » Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:46 am

I had an E89 3.0i a few years ago and changed to non rfs. So I know it makes a difference 👍
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Post by Zed Baron » Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:00 am

Nictrix wrote: Wed Aug 01, 2018 6:33 pm I think the postcode thing might be an update needed for the nav software.
Nictrix is right your sat nav software needs updating, check which version you have by right clicking your idrive controller while on sat nav map and that will bring up sub menu, scroll down and you will find navigation system version, the year is at the bottom. I think full post codes came out late 2014/ early 15. Looks a nice car enjoy
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Post by Mad Professor » Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:20 am

Will certianly give you much less aggro and be less costly to run than your TVR -been there done that so i know where youre coming from
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Post by eff1guy » Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:55 am

Hunter wrote: Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:29 am
Busterboo wrote: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:52 am Which tyres did you have put on or did the seller put runflats on?
The seller out runnflats on, so il be with them for a while, and to be honest after the tvr it feels like a magic carpet 😂
Honestly, get rid ASAP. I made that mistake and had to have 2 new rear alloys from BMW the first time I put it through the MOT 12 months later and after approx 4,300 miles. They wanted £615.00 each but I haggled and got 2 for £550.00 after much aggro. Totally transforms the car, you won't regret it. Oh and step up the rear profile to 35 for a little extra comfort and protection as per recommendations on here
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