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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by SteveSmith » Tue May 08, 2018 10:14 pm

ZedConvert wrote: Tue May 08, 2018 9:20 pm SteveSmith, I do think the rear of the E89 needs a little something... but do you think a black spoiler would work on Valencia Orange? :scratchhead:
It can always be colour coded!!
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Post by SteveSmith » Tue May 08, 2018 10:18 pm

H&R springs now fitted to the front, stance now looks perfect! Pics to follow soon!
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Post by SteveSmith » Wed May 09, 2018 8:02 pm

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H&R front springs fitted, now it has the perfect stance imo. Lip spoiler now fitted properly too 👍🏼
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Post by clarker63 » Thu May 10, 2018 8:26 am

looking very smart, :thumbsup: where did you get your rear spoiler from?
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Post by SteveSmith » Thu May 10, 2018 9:03 am

clarker63 wrote: Thu May 10, 2018 8:26 am looking very smart, :thumbsup: where did you get your rear spoiler from?
Thank you!

Here is the spoiler 👍🏼

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Post by SteveSmith » Sun May 13, 2018 8:28 pm

Picture taken this morning at Denbies
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Post by SteveSmith » Thu May 17, 2018 9:32 pm

Getting the front down another 5-10mm has made such a difference to my happiness with this car!

Boost issue all sorted and can’t wait to get to some summer meets / drives!
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Post by mr wilks » Thu May 17, 2018 9:38 pm

Does sit well Steve , car is a credit to you in every department , glad the H+Rs did the trick :thumbsup:
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Post by SteveSmith » Thu May 17, 2018 9:46 pm

mr wilks wrote: Thu May 17, 2018 9:38 pm Does sit well Steve , car is a credit to you in every department , glad the H+Rs did the trick :thumbsup:
Thanks Andy, much appreciated! They’ve made such a big difference it was definitely worthwhile!

Are you glad to be back in a proper ///M car??
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Post by enzed4 » Fri May 18, 2018 1:27 am

SteveSmith wrote: Thu May 17, 2018 9:32 pm Getting the front down another 5-10mm has made such a difference to my happiness with this car!

Boost issue all sorted and can’t wait to get to some summer meets / drives!

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Looking very, very nice Steve. Can't beat a white/black combo, and the car just looks 'right' with the changes/mods you've made :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by SteveSmith » Fri May 18, 2018 12:44 pm

enzed4 wrote: Fri May 18, 2018 1:27 am
SteveSmith wrote: Thu May 17, 2018 9:32 pm Getting the front down another 5-10mm has made such a difference to my happiness with this car!

Boost issue all sorted and can’t wait to get to some summer meets / drives!

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Looking very, very nice Steve. Can't beat a white/black combo, and the car just looks 'right' with the changes/mods you've made :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Thank you very much! I’ve purchased some carbon fibre mirrors to see if I like them or not and hopefully they’ll tie in with the lip spoiler!

I’m still trying to keep it classy and for it to not look “chavvy” at all, I’ve seen a few other Z4’s over the last few days and they just look lovely completely OEM so sometimes I feel like I’ve wasted money / time and ruined it so it’s nice to hear compliments!!
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Post by DibbleCorse » Fri May 18, 2018 1:33 pm

SteveSmith wrote: Fri May 18, 2018 12:44 pm
I’m still trying to keep it classy and for it to not look “chavvy” at all, I’ve seen a few other Z4’s over the last few days and they just look lovely completely OEM so sometimes I feel like I’ve wasted money / time and ruined it so it’s nice to hear compliments!!
I doubt anyone would call this chavvy, its a fine line but I think you are definitely the right side of it and black/white works better than other combos for the kind of mods you've made, I think what you've done is very much in keeping rather than a 'crashed through the Ripspeed warehouse' look that so many modded cars end up with ....
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Post by SteveSmith » Fri May 18, 2018 2:43 pm

DibbleCorse wrote: Fri May 18, 2018 1:33 pm
SteveSmith wrote: Fri May 18, 2018 12:44 pm
I’m still trying to keep it classy and for it to not look “chavvy” at all, I’ve seen a few other Z4’s over the last few days and they just look lovely completely OEM so sometimes I feel like I’ve wasted money / time and ruined it so it’s nice to hear compliments!!
I doubt anyone would call this chavvy, its a fine line but I think you are definitely the right side of it and black/white works better than other combos for the kind of mods you've made, I think what you've done is very much in keeping rather than a 'crashed through the Ripspeed warehouse' look that so many modded cars end up with ....
Really appreciate that :D
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Post by warmasice » Sun May 20, 2018 5:16 pm

SteveSmith wrote: Sun Jan 08, 2017 11:53 am Thought I'd take some better pics of the side repeaters now it's clean!

So happy with this at the moment!

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Car is looking great Steve. Thanks for replying to my various questions over pm.

Wondering if the above pics are with the Eibachs fitted? Perhaps it's my eyes but the car looks lower than stock..
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Post by Moomoo1979 » Sun May 20, 2018 7:00 pm

Hi Steve. A really good looking motor tastefully modded. :thumbsup:
Can I just asked a few questions as I am looking to start modding mine subtly too...
1. The stubby aerial - do you remember where you got yours and was it amplified in any way?
2. The stage 1 plug and play - I can't see the E89 model against any applications on the Burger-Tuning website. Do you recall which one you ordered? and did you fit it yourself?
3. I am wanting the centre silencer on my 3.0 M-sport S-drive removing - Do you get any popping and banging between gear change or on the over-run? (My dads Jag F-Type does it for fun and like the sound of it).
4. What air filter (if any) are you running?
I promise that's enough questions :lol:
Again really inspired by what you have done mate.
All the best :D
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