Collection day.

[greg81]

I quite fancy these new side repeaters the stock ones on the pre-facelift are terrible

[Phoenixboy]

I quite fancy these new side repeaters the stock ones on the pre-facelift are terrible

I fancy lots of things but can’t do it all at once.
Have to prioritise.
Well that’s my theory

[Hunter]

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

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....

[clarker63]

I quite fancy these new side repeaters the stock ones on the pre-facelift are terrible

I fancy lots of things but can’t do it all at once.
Have to prioritise.
Well that’s my theory

+1 for the side repeaters, the originals are horrible in comparison.

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!

[djstan]

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....

My understanding is that the DAB aerial is nothing to do with that antenna but a separate thing hidden behind the rear bumper

[Phoenixboy]

I quite fancy these new side repeaters the stock ones on the pre-facelift are terrible

I fancy lots of things but can’t do it all at once.
Have to prioritise.
Well that’s my theory

+1 for the side repeaters, the originals are horrible in comparison.

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!

nice to see someone else in sunny devon.
not many about in Exeter area, love the rarity factor

[HillWalker]

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....

My understanding is that the DAB aerial is nothing to do with that antenna but a separate thing hidden behind the rear bumper

Correct, the stubby doesn't effect the DAB reception at all.

[djstan]

Correct, the stubby doesn't effect the DAB reception at all.

Thanks for confirming

[Phoenixboy]

First roof down shot
Two days of roof down driving
Make the most of it.

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[greg81]

Looking great. Are you finding the car quite thirsty? I'm getting around 24mpg currently on a mixture of roads

[Phoenixboy]

Looking great. Are you finding the car quite thirsty? I'm getting around 24mpg currently on a mixture of roads

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.

[Mr Tidy]

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!

[Smartbear]

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!

It’s an e89, so a 30i
Rob

[Mr Tidy]

It’s an e89, so a 30i
Rob

Oops - shame really. That means it's 258 bhp rather than 265 bhp! Progress, eh!

[Smartbear]

It’s an e89, so a 30i
Rob

Oops - shame really. That means it's 258 bhp rather than 265 bhp! Progress, eh!

I’m guessing it’s emissions or noise regs related, I bet 99% of drivers couldn’t feel the 7bhp difference though!
Rob