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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by Hunter » Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:13 am

eff1guy wrote: Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:57 am
Jembo wrote: Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:13 am How much of a difference those extra 110 ponies make mid range over my old 3.0 SE
Don't say that, I'm thinking of moving to a 3.0si :cry: Only a 75hp drop but even still, I am worried I'll miss the kick in the backside :?
You going from a E89 35Is to a E85 3.0Si ? You not like the 35?
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Post by eff1guy » Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:34 am

Hunter wrote: Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:13 am You going from a E89 35Is to a E85 3.0Si ? You not like the 35?
Absolutely love it, best car I've ever had :driving:
Next Z landed ..... Z3 3.0i Sport Roadster

Z4 35iS ..... Gone to a new home

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Post by ihadablackdog » Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:35 am

This is a depressing thread.....

People are listing most of the options I havent got!!
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Post by Bing » Sat Aug 04, 2018 12:51 pm

The embossed ///M on my headrests :oops:
Current... Silver Grey ///M Roadster, non-flimper spec, Imola Red nappa, permanent ear-to-ear grin 8)

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Post by GBZ4 » Sat Aug 04, 2018 1:03 pm

ihadablackdog wrote: Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:35 am This is a depressing thread.....

People are listing most of the options I havent got!!
+1. Welcome to pauper spec :rofl:
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Post by Jembo » Sat Aug 04, 2018 2:21 pm

GBZ4 wrote: Sat Aug 04, 2018 1:03 pm
ihadablackdog wrote: Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:35 am This is a depressing thread..... :poke:

People are listing most of the options I havent got!!
+1. Welcome to pauper spec :rofl:
... no embossed //M, totally not available on an E89.... you know the cure :poke:
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Post by RustyZ4 » Sat Aug 04, 2018 6:00 pm

ihadablackdog wrote: Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:35 am This is a depressing thread.....

People are listing most of the options I havent got!!
Well Hunter, did ask what was the favourite thing you least expected, so its going to be one of the optional extras :D
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Post by Chris1712 » Mon Aug 06, 2018 10:13 am

Definitely the exhaust and the dual clutch box. It's the only car I've driven which seems to get quicker as you go through the gears, it absolutely slams them in.
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Post by Rathean » Mon Aug 06, 2018 2:20 pm

Vonlipvig wrote: Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:45 pm Really boring but the hill assist. Don't get me wrong I can hill start fine, but this is something I thought would be really intrusive and annoying. In actual fact, it is unobtrusive to the point you don't realise it's there!
This, such a simple feature but it makes such a big difference. I also like the way the dash and centre console looks a bit like the interior of a speed boat if you squint a bit :driving: :rofl:
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Post by Burple » Mon Aug 06, 2018 8:46 pm

..the led puddle lights in the door handles that come on when the doors are unlocked!! :D :D 8)

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Post by BeardyJon » Sat Nov 03, 2018 3:48 pm

Can't really narrow it down to one thing:
  • The auto-folding mirrors when you lock the car (Thanks to Carly)
  • The way the bluetooth audio connects to my iPhone almost as soon as I turn the ignition on and starts playing music.
  • How you can drive roof down on a cold day and the heated seats and heater keep you nice and toasty.
  • The nice exhaust burbles and pops.
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Post by Nanu » Sat Nov 03, 2018 9:43 pm

HillWalker wrote: Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:57 pm It's got to be the soundtrack on the 35is with the sport exhaust. :thumbsup:
Yep got to agree there. Especially with the top down going through the Tyne Tunnel. Get some envious looks when giving it some beans even for a just a few seconds but everyone knows exactly what your doing and why.
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Post by Doddsy » Sun Nov 04, 2018 4:26 am

The 108 wheels surprisingly. I had MV2 alloys on my last Zed and at the time I didn’t like any other wheel other than the 224 on the Z4. However seeing them in person and how much easier they are to clean I now think they are the muts nuts :thumbsup:
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Post by road warrior » Sun Nov 04, 2018 8:55 am

I got none of things, bottom of the pile, but when I start it up and pull off the drive I'm 18 again, priceless....
If you ever think I'm off my rocker.. Just put me back in it and walk away... It's the kindest thing
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.

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Post by Busterboo » Sun Nov 04, 2018 1:12 pm

Hunter wrote: Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:27 pm Whats the favourite part of your car that you didn't expect to be?
A clever question.

Er ... the padded elbow rest on the driver's door. In the old 911, I had to carry a towel to put under my right elbow for long journeys.

The cubby hole beneath the lights switch. It holds a window hammer just right.

The under-the-knee seat extensions. After the drop-to-open windows, they were the next thing I noticed on an 840 I fancied a long time ago.
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