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Collection day.
Collection day.
I quite fancy these new side repeaters the stock ones on the pre-facelift are terrible
- Phoenixboy
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Collection day.
I fancy lots of things but can’t do it all at once.
Have to prioritise.
Well that’s my theory
E89 s drive 30i manual/gone
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
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I did the stubby mod on my E85 and the reception was OKish in towns and citys but terrible when out in the sticks...I changed back pretty sharpish. I think the DAB would be even more sensitive to this. But its a cheap mod and easy to revert..let us know how you get on with it....Beeacon wrote: ↑Thu Oct 18, 2018 12:42 pm Car is looking very nice! I've not had an issue with reception using this stubby aerial: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SHORT-STUBBY ... 1ed82bb2b7
You may also want to pick up a pair of chrome LED repeaters while they're nearly half price. Make sure to use the 20% off code: https://shop.bmw.co.uk/INTERSHOP/web/WF ... 3137303243
E89 S Drive 35iS
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+1 for the side repeaters, the originals are horrible in comparison.Phoenixboy wrote: ↑Thu Oct 18, 2018 6:41 pmI fancy lots of things but can’t do it all at once.
Have to prioritise.
Well that’s my theory
I live near Exeter too and have the same 296 wheels, and used South West Wheel Repairs in Exeter for a wheel which looked very poor (I bought them second hand and one had been fairly badly scraped). They sent it off to somewhere in the South East beacuse of the diamond cut finish and it came back amazing. It was so good I couldn't tell it had been repaired. Well worth the price of refurbishing. I'll keep a look out for you!
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My understanding is that the DAB aerial is nothing to do with that antenna but a separate thing hidden behind the rear bumperHunter wrote: ↑Fri Oct 19, 2018 7:51 am I did the stubby mod on my E85 and the reception was OKish in towns and citys but terrible when out in the sticks...I changed back pretty sharpish. I think the DAB would be even more sensitive to this. But its a cheap mod and easy to revert..let us know how you get on with it....
10-plate E89 35i, Deep Sea Blue
67-plate F15 X5 35d, Space Grey
67-plate F15 X5 35d, Space Grey
- Phoenixboy
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nice to see someone else in sunny devon.clarker63 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:04 am+1 for the side repeaters, the originals are horrible in comparison.Phoenixboy wrote: ↑Thu Oct 18, 2018 6:41 pmI fancy lots of things but can’t do it all at once.
Have to prioritise.
Well that’s my theory
I live near Exeter too and have the same 296 wheels, and used South West Wheel Repairs in Exeter for a wheel which looked very poor (I bought them second hand and one had been fairly badly scraped). They sent it off to somewhere in the South East beacuse of the diamond cut finish and it came back amazing. It was so good I couldn't tell it had been repaired. Well worth the price of refurbishing. I'll keep a look out for you!
not many about in Exeter area, love the rarity factor
E89 s drive 30i manual/gone
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
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Correct, the stubby doesn't effect the DAB reception at all.djstan wrote: ↑Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:14 amMy understanding is that the DAB aerial is nothing to do with that antenna but a separate thing hidden behind the rear bumperHunter wrote: ↑Fri Oct 19, 2018 7:51 am I did the stubby mod on my E85 and the reception was OKish in towns and citys but terrible when out in the sticks...I changed back pretty sharpish. I think the DAB would be even more sensitive to this. But its a cheap mod and easy to revert..let us know how you get on with it....
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Thanks for confirmingHillWalker wrote: ↑Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:43 am Correct, the stubby doesn't effect the DAB reception at all.
10-plate E89 35i, Deep Sea Blue
67-plate F15 X5 35d, Space Grey
67-plate F15 X5 35d, Space Grey
- Phoenixboy
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First roof down shot
Two days of roof down driving
Make the most of it.
Two days of roof down driving
Make the most of it.
E89 s drive 30i manual/gone
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
Collection day.
Looking great. Are you finding the car quite thirsty? I'm getting around 24mpg currently on a mixture of roads
- Phoenixboy
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Haven’t really checked it as I only use it on my 2 days off, but as I have been, let’s say, exploring its potential, yes the gauge does drop a bit quicker than the 2.5 , especially in sport
Certainly fun in sport.
Really sharpens up the throttle response.
E89 s drive 30i manual/gone
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
- Mr Tidy
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Looking great OP! It sounds like you are glad you held out for a 3.0Si.
I wouldn't worry about fuel consumption - it's just a number!
I wouldn't worry about fuel consumption - it's just a number!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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It’s an e89, so a 30i
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
- Mr Tidy
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Oops - shame really. That means it's 258 bhp rather than 265 bhp! Progress, eh!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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I’m guessing it’s emissions or noise regs related, I bet 99% of drivers couldn’t feel the 7bhp difference though!
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold