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Basic upgrades / mods for E89s

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by step_change » Mon May 13, 2019 8:28 am

mr wilks wrote: 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
Yeah me too mate, they're the dog's danglers! Good choice, sir, if I may say so!

Are they OEM 789's or "789-type" ones? What rubber is on them? Did you have to do anything to get them to fit the car, spacers etc? rR just bought them, put the rubber on and banged them on?

I have been deliberating changing wheels for ages now and not quite gotten round to it, scared of the complexity a bit :? The standard wheels - as per my sig - just make the car look a little "soft" in my eyes.
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Post by Broads » Mon May 13, 2019 9:46 am

Great Post, Andy.

Thanks for the links. Will be doing some of these over time.
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Post by mr wilks » Mon May 13, 2019 9:51 am

step_change wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 8:28 am
mr wilks wrote: 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
Yeah me too mate, they're the dog's danglers! Good choice, sir, if I may say so!

Are they OEM 789's or "789-type" ones? What rubber is on them? Did you have to do anything to get them to fit the car, spacers etc? rR just bought them, put the rubber on and banged them on?

I have been deliberating changing wheels for ages now and not quite gotten round to it, scared of the complexity a bit :? The standard wheels - as per my sig - just make the car look a little "soft" in my eyes.
Eerrr no they are reps :oops: genuine are around £3500 wheels only.
Straight fit onto a E89 with 235-35-19 front & 255-35-19 rear tyres.
These will be up for sale at some point over the coming weeks or if decide on some others aim for 8.5j front 9.5j rear & ideally offsets of et35/38 :thumbsup:
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Post by enzed4 » Mon May 13, 2019 10:39 am

step_change wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 8:28 am
mr wilks wrote: 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
Yeah me too mate, they're the dog's danglers! Good choice, sir, if I may say so!

Are they OEM 789's or "789-type" ones? What rubber is on them? Did you have to do anything to get them to fit the car, spacers etc? rR just bought them, put the rubber on and banged them on?

I have been deliberating changing wheels for ages now and not quite gotten round to it, scared of the complexity a bit :? The standard wheels - as per my sig - just make the car look a little "soft" in my eyes.
I love those wheels. Don't look 'soft' at all to me. Give me a PM if you ever want shot of them :thumbsup:
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Post by Marlon » Mon May 13, 2019 11:41 am

When did this happen :? I must have been snoozing :?
Finally at the top of the E89 tree Andy, fine looking motor :thumbsup: How's the experience? :driving:
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Post by step_change » Mon May 13, 2019 2:14 pm

enzed4 wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 10:39 am
step_change wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 8:28 am
mr wilks wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 6:31 am

They are 789M style 19s found on the M5 comp. I like the modern look they give the E89
Yeah me too mate, they're the dog's danglers! Good choice, sir, if I may say so!

Are they OEM 789's or "789-type" ones? What rubber is on them? Did you have to do anything to get them to fit the car, spacers etc? rR just bought them, put the rubber on and banged them on?

I have been deliberating changing wheels for ages now and not quite gotten round to it, scared of the complexity a bit :? The standard wheels - as per my sig - just make the car look a little "soft" in my eyes.
I love those wheels. Don't look 'soft' at all to me. Give me a PM if you ever want shot of them :thumbsup:
I will do but, we're a long way from NZ dude.....!
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Post by Lil_g_1234 » Mon May 13, 2019 5:26 pm

Those exhaust tips are sexy!
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Post by mr wilks » Mon May 13, 2019 8:15 pm

Marlon wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 11:41 am When did this happen :? I must have been snoozing :?
Finally at the top of the E89 tree Andy, fine looking motor :thumbsup: How's the experience? :driving:
"finally at the top of the tree" :? hmmm :? not sure about that :? i was going to wait a while longer then offer up a post on my thoughts but as you asked :oops:
Only a month & 500 miles in to the 35is Colin but without wanting to poke the hornets nest too much i rate the remapped manual 35i i had higher :o & after upping the stock 340bhp i can also report you can thrust as much power as you like through a E89 & you will never have a "performance" car , its simply not designed or intended that way
i'l be the first to admit that ive yet to really explore the capacity of the DCT but so far its left me uninvolved & underwhelmed :cry: imo its not as sharp as a DSG box in a Golf R i recently drove :( now it may well show its prowess when a skilled user really pushes the box & car but i have felt little difference from the autobox i have had in 3 previous Si coupes .
Also notice its not a option on the latest G29 40i (or any other G29) , does that say something about it ?
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Post by Marlon » Mon May 13, 2019 11:06 pm

mr wilks wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 8:15 pm
Marlon wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 11:41 am When did this happen :? I must have been snoozing :?
Finally at the top of the E89 tree Andy, fine looking motor :thumbsup: How's the experience? :driving:
"finally at the top of the tree" :? hmmm :? not sure about that :? i was going to wait a while longer then offer up a post on my thoughts but as you asked :oops:
Only a month & 500 miles in to the 35is Colin but without wanting to poke the hornets nest too much i rate the remapped manual 35i i had higher :o & after upping the stock 340bhp i can also report you can thrust as much power as you like through a E89 & you will never have a "performance" car , its simply not designed or intended that way
i'l be the first to admit that ive yet to really explore the capacity of the DCT but so far its left me uninvolved & underwhelmed :cry: imo its not as sharp as a DSG box in a Golf R i recently drove :( now it may well show its prowess when a skilled user really pushes the box & car but i have felt little difference from the autobox i have had in 3 previous Si coupes .
Also notice its not a option on the latest G29 40i (or any other G29) , does that say something about it ?
Straight talking as always mr wilks. Not many members have driven, let alone owned, the range of Zeds you have and there's no firsthand experience on this side of the keyboard, so certainly food for thought :driving:
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Post by syyzed » Wed May 15, 2019 9:22 pm

mr wilks wrote: 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
Love those wheels!Love the aggressive modern look they have given the car. Suit it well. Your spec is almost identical to mine (minus two cylinders)
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Post by step_change » Fri May 17, 2019 6:03 pm

mr wilks wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 9:51 am
step_change wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 8:28 am
mr wilks wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 6:31 am They are 789M style 19s found on the M5 comp. I like the modern look they give the E89
Yeah me too mate, they're the dog's danglers! Good choice, sir, if I may say so!

Are they OEM 789's or "789-type" ones? What rubber is on them? Did you have to do anything to get them to fit the car, spacers etc? rR just bought them, put the rubber on and banged them on?

I have been deliberating changing wheels for ages now and not quite gotten round to it, scared of the complexity a bit :? The standard wheels - as per my sig - just make the car look a little "soft" in my eyes.
Eerrr no they are reps :oops: genuine are around £3500 wheels only.
Straight fit onto a E89 with 235-35-19 front & 255-35-19 rear tyres.
These will be up for sale at some point over the coming weeks or if decide on some others aim for 8.5j front 9.5j rear & ideally offsets of et35/38 :thumbsup:
If you flog them mate then please let me have first refusal by shooting me a PM? Depending on the state of play with SWMBO I could be interested.
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Post by JimsZ » Fri May 17, 2019 6:29 pm

mr wilks wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 8:15 pm
Marlon wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 11:41 am When did this happen :? I must have been snoozing :?
Finally at the top of the E89 tree Andy, fine looking motor :thumbsup: How's the experience? :driving:
Only a month & 500 miles in to the 35is Colin but without wanting to poke the hornets nest too much i rate the remapped manual 35i i had higher :o & after upping the stock 340bhp i can also report you can thrust as much power as you like through a E89 & you will never have a "performance" car , its simply not designed or intended that way
Interesting view point from a respected source :thumbsup:

I came to that conclusion with the 28i, (I know its not a 35i/is so slightly different comparison) but I just find it doesn't have the overall "handling" competency you would expect in a true performance car hence why I have never tried upping the HP. I feel I just have to "hold back" when I feel the need to engage "spirited" driving mode, I do feel the chassis can give more but the combination of tyres, suspension and braking (Or lack of) rather leave me wanting and just holding back.

IMO its not a true performance car more of a GT experience so really a proper hairdressers car, only thing is I have already lost most of my hair :rofl:
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Post by chilistrucker » Sat May 18, 2019 8:17 pm

Car looks cracking and those wheels work a treat :thumbsup:
I'm 4 months in now with my first Z4, so far i have binned the run flats, changed to a short stubby aerial and updated the lights to the much nicer white look on the front as well as the full interior led kit. Going to see about exhaust options on Monday :D although may be a bit restricted as mine is the 23i

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Post by sunnydays » Sun Jun 09, 2019 4:38 pm

mr wilks wrote: Mon May 13, 2019 9:51 am Eerrr no they are reps :oops: genuine are around £3500 wheels only.
Straight fit onto a E89 with 235-35-19 front & 255-35-19 rear tyres.
These will be up for sale at some point over the coming weeks or if decide on some others aim for 8.5j front 9.5j rear & ideally offsets of et35/38 :thumbsup:
Hi Mr Wilks,

Please do let me know if you decide to sell these alloys! Love the look of them :)

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Post by Jollyjoiner » Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:59 am

mr wilks wrote: 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
Mmmmmm I wounder what these style wheels would look like on a silver e89
2009 35i DCT silver
SLT mapped to 365bhp :)

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