Basic upgrades / mods for E89s

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Sun May 12, 2019 4:41 pm

So ive had my 35is for a month now & completed all the same "enhancements" i did to previous E89 models ive owned .
I know many new owners follow a similar route & often ask where or which item to buy so this thread may prove helpful to some
Nothing major , nothing costing the earth & barring the exhaust tips all easily doable yourself

interior bulb change to led £2.40
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/T10-Car-LED- ... 2749.l2649

black grills £55
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E89-Z4-C ... 2749.l2649

upgraded angel eyes to bright white from yellow £21.90
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Angel-Eye-H8 ... 2749.l2649

this makes such a massive difference on pre LCI models & takes 5 mins a side to switch over

new exhaust tips / only relevant to the 35i 35is models , the stock items being totally underwhelming for the supposed flagship twin turbo models
Under £100 for both supplied & fitted should be doable , cost me less from a place ive used a lot based in Lancashire , sure he will mail out the tips for those who want to arrange own fitment nearer home .
They are 2 x 98mm slash cut twisted to the side to mirror how the Oe ones are fitted

Chris1712 · Post by **Chris1712** » Sun May 12, 2019 5:50 pm

Can we get some close ups of the exhaust tips

?

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Sun May 12, 2019 5:55 pm

Chris1712 wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2019 5:50 pm Can we get some close ups of the exhaust tips ?

gwatson · Post by **gwatson** » Sun May 12, 2019 6:07 pm

Love the tips. How much further do you think you could push them in? I like the OEM position.

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Sun May 12, 2019 6:20 pm

gwatson wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2019 6:07 pm Love the tips. How much further do you think you could push them in? I like the OEM position.

They would have gone in 10mm / 15mm more , they are sat out pretty much as the oe ones were .
The drivers side one does need "notching" for the extra pipe that works the exhaust " flap "

Boyo · Post by **Boyo** » Sun May 12, 2019 7:06 pm

Whats the quality of the grills like. I was about to buy OEM at £58.50 each so a pair for £55 is very attractive.

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Sun May 12, 2019 7:27 pm

Boyo wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2019 7:06 pm Whats the quality of the grills like. I was about to buy OEM at £58.50 each so a pair for £55 is very attractive.

Fit & finish is more than I expected so I guess if you asked would I buy again?
Yes I would

Chris1712 · Post by **Chris1712** » Sun May 12, 2019 7:29 pm

Definitely up for grabbing a pair of those of a group buy happens! I assume they were custom made?

IRD · Post by **IRD** » Sun May 12, 2019 8:44 pm

mr wilks wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2019 4:41 pm So ive had my 35is for a month now & completed all the same "enhancements" i did to previous E89 models ive owned .
I know many new owners follow a similar route & often ask where or which item to buy so this thread may prove helpful to some
Nothing major , nothing costing the earth & barring the exhaust tips all easily doable yourself

interior bulb change to led £2.40
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/T10-Car-LED- ... 2749.l2649

black grills £55
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E89-Z4-C ... 2749.l2649

upgraded angel eyes to bright white from yellow £21.90
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Angel-Eye-H8 ... 2749.l2649

this makes such a massive difference on pre LCI models & takes 5 mins a side to switch over

new exhaust tips / only relevant to the 35i 35is models , the stock items being totally underwhelming for the supposed flagship twin turbo models
Under £100 for both supplied & fitted should be doable , cost me less from a place ive used a lot based in Lancashire , sure he will mail out the tips for those who want to arrange own fitment nearer home .
They are 2 x 98mm slash cut twisted to the side to mirror how the Oe ones are fitted

Very useful info. I love the exhaust tips. More details on supplier and price would be helpful Andy. Checked on the link for the LED interior lights. Already sold out! What about chrome repeaters? Worth considering? I’m pleased with mine.

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Sun May 12, 2019 8:49 pm

Mine came with the chrome side repeaters , what can I say about those without offending

I wouldn't have fitted them by choice

IRD · Post by **IRD** » Sun May 12, 2019 9:18 pm

mr wilks wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2019 8:49 pm Mine came with the chrome side repeaters , what can I say about those without offending
I wouldn't have fitted them by choice

No offence taken, Andy. but I take it you're not a fan! What about the hanging pink dice I've got in the back window?

markplant · Post by **markplant** » Sun May 12, 2019 9:20 pm

mr wilks wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2019 8:49 pm Mine came with the chrome side repeaters , what can I say about those without offending
I wouldn't have fitted them by choice

Andy how about getting those chrome trims painted gloss black to match the other bits

enzed4 · Post by **enzed4** » Mon May 13, 2019 2:42 am

mr wilks wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2019 8:49 pm Mine came with the chrome side repeaters , what can I say about those without offending
I wouldn't have fitted them by choice

I like the design of the LCI indicators (mine also came with them fitted), but I've never understood why they're 'chrome' - nothing else on the car is so they don't really 'fit' the rest of the vehicle.
I wonder what a better option would be? Black would be lost on a black car, white too contrasting. Maybe a satin silver or something that matches the wheels a bit better?

step_change · Post by **step_change** » Mon May 13, 2019 5:58 am

What wheels and tyres have you got on that Mr Wilks? They look great.

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Mon May 13, 2019 6:31 am

step_change wrote: ↑Mon May 13, 2019 5:58 am What wheels and tyres have you got on that Mr Wilks? They look great.

They are 789M style 19s found on the M5 comp. I like the modern look they give the E89

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