My Second Zed Thread (2010 E89 sDrive30i)

Timmyboybunter · Post by **Timmyboybunter** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:57 pm

Ta

The old ones were both broken, so a worthy mod to do and they do look a bit nicer.

Timmyboybunter · Post by **Timmyboybunter** » Wed Dec 02, 2020 11:59 pm

Iiiiiiiiiit's beginning to look a lot like Christmas....

Newly acquired 295's and freshly refurbished (in anthracite) 224's arrived home today. Massive thanks to Number5 who collected the former and completely sorted the latter from their previous sorry state on my behalf - what a legend.

Not 100% yet, but I think the 295's will go on the car as they're in good nick, the current 294's will get sold on as we have a troubled relationship

and the 224's I'll just sit on for now - possibly until something turbocharged and 6 cylinder makes an appearance, should that ever happen.

Timmyboybunter · Post by **Timmyboybunter** » Sat Dec 05, 2020 5:09 pm

295's on.

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maxman · Post by **maxman** » Sat Dec 05, 2020 5:16 pm

Those look good,look forward to see what the 224,s look like if you fit them ,as they are one of my favourite bmw wheels.

Zed Baron · Post by **Zed Baron** » Sat Dec 05, 2020 5:44 pm

Nope, looked better when it had the neon pink alloys and matching grilles

its come a long way... indicators next?

Silverstar · Post by **Silverstar** » Sat Dec 05, 2020 6:01 pm

They look good although I like the 294s too! Saying that I now think aesthetically this car really needs 19" wheels.

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Sat Dec 05, 2020 6:41 pm

Zed Baron wrote: ↑Sat Dec 05, 2020 5:44 pm ts come a long way... indicators next?

Timmyboybunter, 35iS next...............

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Sat Dec 05, 2020 10:16 pm

I think the 295s looks much better than the 294s - but then I might be biased as I bought a set of 295s for my 2nd E86.

And I recently bought a set of 224s for my current one - they just need a refurb and new tyres once I can afford it!

Huzee4 · Post by **Huzee4** » Sun Dec 06, 2020 10:53 am

I have 295s on my mine, never seen them on anther Zed before, I love them and they are incredibly easy to clean

Timmyboybunter · Post by **Timmyboybunter** » Mon Dec 07, 2020 9:04 am

maxman wrote: ↑Sat Dec 05, 2020 5:16 pm look forward to see what the 224,s look like if you fit them ,as they are one of my favourite bmw wheels.

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Sat Dec 05, 2020 10:16 pm I recently bought a set of 224s for my current one - they just need a refurb and new tyres once I can afford it!

Yes agreed, they really nailed it with the 224 design - they look good on E85, E86 and E89. I concluded they would look a bit too new and shiny on my not exactly perfect condition car, so I've stuck them in the loft for now. Will definitely get used at some point in the future.

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Zed Baron wrote: ↑Sat Dec 05, 2020 5:44 pm its come a long way... indicators next?

Thanks

no I'm actually in the minority which prefer the pre-LCI indicators, so they'll be staying.

Silverstar wrote: ↑Sat Dec 05, 2020 6:01 pm They look good although I like the 294s too! Saying that I now think aesthetically this car really needs 19" wheels.

I'm only keen on a couple of the 19" designs - they're just a bit too 'open', so once you have a dirty wheel sitting next to old rusty calipers and years worth of wheel weights, they don't look so great. I'd probably keep them if I got a car with them on though.

Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Sat Dec 05, 2020 6:41 pm 35iS next...............

I have done a good bit of thinking, and have ruled out a 35iS. The jump up in outlay suits some people and they're clearly appreciating currently, but a slightly unloved higher mileage 35i is what I'm half looking out for, with all the risk that goes with it. Drove a promosing sounding MT 35i a couple of weeks ago with just 67k on the clock - it was a dog

(was also offered a 2014 35iS with just 16k on the clock over the weekend for £18k - that one made me pause, but then reevaluate how much I'm looking to blow on this hobby of mine, hence the conclusion above).

Huzee4 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 06, 2020 10:53 am I have 295s on my mine, never seen them on anther Zed before, I love them and they are incredibly easy to clean

Having lived with them for a couple of days now, I do like them a lot - and they'll definitely be staying. Are yours 19"'s? They look one step nicer.

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Mon Dec 07, 2020 11:14 am

Timmyboybunter wrote: ↑Mon Dec 07, 2020 9:04 am Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Sat Dec 05, 2020 5:41 pm
35iS next...............
I have done a good bit of thinking, and have ruled out a 35iS. The jump up in outlay suits some people and they're clearly appreciating currently, but a slightly unloved higher mileage 35i is what I'm half looking out for, with all the risk that goes with it. Drove a promosing sounding MT 35i a couple of weeks ago with just 67k on the clock - it was a dog (was also offered a 2014 35iS with just 16k on the clock over the weekend for £18k - that one made me pause, but then reevaluate how much I'm looking to blow on this hobby of mine, hence the conclusion above).

All joking aside as we’ve discussed it what suits you and what you’re comfortable with

I saw your review on the 35i and was disappointed for you bud, particularly given you like a challenge.

Not

but a 16k 35iS at £18k is bloody good value ATM as you say, and I mentioned on another post last week, they seem to be appreciating but if you’re not wanting to commit that level of £££ into your hobby that’s fully understandable too.

Won’t stop me winding you up occasionally right enough

Timmyboybunter · Post by **Timmyboybunter** » Fri Jan 01, 2021 2:32 am

Probably my most pointless mod yet, but hell it's Christmas and I'm bored.

BMW performance gear shift selector fitted - plug and play from the E9x (though the matching alcantara gator is NOT available for the E89).

Feels much nicer in the hand, for the 4 seconds per journey it's actually used.

Comparison pics below - original is on the left in each case.

mr.tourette · Post by **mr.tourette** » Fri Jan 01, 2021 9:42 am

Far from pointless, did that mod in my auto e85 and its such a nicer looking thing albeit the e85 knob was slightly fuglier than the e89 one

I think its a nice touch

Timmyboybunter · Post by **Timmyboybunter** » Tue Jan 05, 2021 6:19 pm

Lockdown toys

john-e89 · Post by **john-e89** » Tue Jan 05, 2021 7:07 pm

Timmyboybunter wrote: ↑Tue Jan 05, 2021 6:19 pm Lockdown toys

What’s all that nonsense Timbo....?

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