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My Z4 28i

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by SteveSmith » Sat Jan 06, 2018 11:33 am

Wheels all sorted following another saga with TPMS Valves. I really wish I could take them off and code my car not to have them but apparently it’s a legal requirement.
28i M Sport - Alpine White / Canberra Beige, 19" M359’s, H&R’s / Eibachs, BMS Stage 1 - 271bhp, Front Splitter, CF Rear Lip, Alcantara Steering Wheel and Brembo 4 pots

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Post by SteveSmith » Sat Jan 06, 2018 11:51 am

New pics...
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Post by Busterboo » Sat Jan 06, 2018 11:54 am

Wtf do they keep behind those fences? :?

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Post by SteveSmith » Sat Jan 06, 2018 12:19 pm

:rofl: it’s a small bridge over a train line!
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Post by Maniac » Sat Jan 06, 2018 12:28 pm

Velociraptors?

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Post by Busterboo » Sat Jan 06, 2018 6:56 pm

Maniac wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 12:28 pmVelociraptors?
Very clever.
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Post by Smartbear » Sat Jan 06, 2018 7:00 pm

SteveSmith wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 11:33 amWheels all sorted following another saga with TPMS Valves. I really wish I could take them off and code my car not to have them but apparently it’s a legal requirement.
That doesn’t sound right? Other cars don’t have flat tyre indicators & get away with it :?
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Post by Maniac » Sat Jan 06, 2018 7:26 pm

It’s a legal requirement after a specific year AFAIK

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Post by SteveSmith » Sat Jan 06, 2018 10:41 pm

Smartbear wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 7:00 pm
SteveSmith wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 11:33 amWheels all sorted following another saga with TPMS Valves. I really wish I could take them off and code my car not to have them but apparently it’s a legal requirement.
That doesn’t sound right? Other cars don’t have flat tyre indicators & get away with it :?
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I think as of 2014 it’s a legal requirement :headbang:
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Post by SteveSmith » Tue Jan 09, 2018 2:11 am

Managed to add some more noise today! I’m absolutely over the moon with it and can’t recommend a small, independent garage enough - Redhill Classics. They specialise in welding / custom work / exhausts / hot rod type stuff. I’m never usually very trusting of others around my car but they made me feel completely at ease, had no issues with me getting in there way etc!
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Post by SteveSmith » Tue Jan 09, 2018 2:15 am

https://youtu.be/rEiMhYttr8k

I found an empty car park and propped my phone up... sorry it’s the wrong way round!

https://youtu.be/oVZ5Bb-0YN4

This gives you an idea of the noise, Windows all up etc.

On the motorway at 60-80 it’s still no noisier than the general road noise!

Really pleased with it, I just need to decide what I’m doing with the tips as they need replacing but I don’t want to lose the flap in the exhaust as I like it quietening it down at times.
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Post by mr wilks » Tue Jan 09, 2018 10:52 am

What modification was carried out Steve ?
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Post by SteveSmith » Tue Jan 09, 2018 11:34 am

mr wilks wrote: Tue Jan 09, 2018 10:52 amWhat modification was carried out Steve ?
I had the centre silencer removed :thumbsup:
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Post by Kugaman1 » Wed Jan 10, 2018 9:13 am

Hiw is it for “drone” when sat at motorway speeds?

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Post by SteveSmith » Wed Jan 10, 2018 10:21 pm

Kugaman1 wrote: Wed Jan 10, 2018 9:13 am Hiw is it for “drone” when sat at motorway speeds?
Non existent. I hear tyre noise over the exhaust when cruising. If you apply a tad more throttle tonsay go from 70 to 80mph then you’ll hear it a bit... sounds great at full throttle, up shifts, down shifts and over run though!
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