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Post by Pondrew » Fri Jun 17, 2022 9:57 am

Chippie wrote: Fri Jun 17, 2022 9:49 am Very nice any photos with the roof down?
Is the roof in 3 sections how does and how does it fold
Yeah, the roof is the same as the E89 only has an extra panel. It has a party trick too; the whole boot section lifts internally via a switch on the inside of the bootlid, so when the roof is stowed you can get access to stuff in the boot. It is massively over-complicated and another excuse to go wrong IMHO, so try not to use it.
Roof down (taken before exhaust and rear diffuser done)
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All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
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Post by Pondrew » Fri Jun 17, 2022 10:21 am

tomscott wrote: Fri Jun 17, 2022 9:51 am Just needs some nicer wheels to fit the rest of the look now
I agree. I'm not a fan of the 704s. I am struggling to find any, though. The other F3x BM optional wheels were never offered in the 'vert, and look odd. Aftermarket is a minefield as I would like it to as OEM as possible.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!

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Post by MikeyH » Fri Jun 17, 2022 12:29 pm

Perhaps I'm odd but I quite like the wheels :thumbsup:
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.

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Post by pvr » Fri Jun 17, 2022 12:45 pm

And me
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3

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Z4 3.0 Toledo

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Post by Chippie » Fri Jun 17, 2022 2:16 pm

Looks great with the top down and I also like the wheels :thumbsup:
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Post by Pondrew » Fri Jun 17, 2022 2:31 pm

Chippie wrote: Fri Jun 17, 2022 2:16 pm Looks great with the top down and I also like the wheels
It does come with the typical BMW issues, though. The wheels are prone to cracking (what a surprise) and the drainage outlets in the rear wings get blocked. There have been reports of so much water collecting in the rear panels that it overflows into the boot and fries modules (first in line as it's at the bottom is the Harman & Kardon amp which then blows the speakers and can damage the head unit so is not cheap to replace).

I could hear water sloshing in mine, so unblocked both drains myself. Got about a gallon of water out. It has now had the BMW 'solution' done, which involves drilling holes in the underside of the side skirts and taking the bungs out. Hi tech, eh?
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!

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Post by Mr Tidy » Fri Jun 17, 2022 7:08 pm

Pondrew wrote: Fri Jun 17, 2022 2:31 pm I could hear water sloshing in mine, so unblocked both drains myself. Got about a gallon of water out. It has now had the BMW 'solution' done, which involves drilling holes in the underside of the side skirts and taking the bungs out. Hi tech, eh?
You'd have thought they might have got the hang of producing roof drains that work by now!

And I like the wheels too - would non-runflats save them from cracking?
Coupes because stunning!
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Gone - Montego Blue
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Post by Pondrew » Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:18 pm

So.....I've got the three month itch again. I know it's supposed to be a seven year itch, but time's-a-passing quicker than ever.

Thinking of selling the 440. I have spent £2,5k on it in the last 2 months (MPPSK, M performance bodykit, etc).
Anybody interested in upgrading to a four seater convertible? it is a really good one, highest spec out there and less than 12k miles.
Some up to date pictures are on page 5 if it interests anyone. BTW this is not a for sale thread, so MODS please don't shut it down. If I get any sniffs I will post a for sale thread.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!

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Post by Ole gits rule » Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:33 pm

Bloody hell - pondy, you sell more cars than Arthur Daley

What do you fancy now, opposite end of the scale be good fiat 500 just so you can tell what you have missed :rofl:
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Post by MikeyH » Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:41 pm

Maybe a nice Mx5 8)
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.

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Post by Pondrew » Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:05 pm

Ole gits rule wrote: Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:33 pm What do you fancy now, opposite end of the scale be good fiat 500 just so you can tell what you have missed
Believe it or not I am thinking of going full circle and getting an old estate car or possibly a van!
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!

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Post by Pondrew » Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:08 pm

MikeyH wrote: Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:41 pm Maybe a nice Mx5
We ended up with the Z4 because the wife wanted an MX5. She decided a BMW was far more desirable than a Mazda. Ironically she now also has a Mazda! And she is rather fond of the Z4 so that ain't going nowhere.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!

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Post by pvr » Mon Aug 08, 2022 10:51 pm

Abarth 595 with the juvenile Monza exhaust 8) Went out in ours tonight, very nice place to be in and you can actually park it somewhere.
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3

Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo

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Post by Mr Tidy » Mon Aug 08, 2022 11:14 pm

Going by past threads you'll probably have had your 440i for nearly a year before you've decided what you want in a snapshot of time, until you want something else soon after!

Still I'll enjoy following your musings.

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Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black

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Post by Ole gits rule » Tue Aug 09, 2022 12:25 pm

Pondrew wrote: Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:05 pm
Ole gits rule wrote: Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:33 pm What do you fancy now, opposite end of the scale be good fiat 500 just so you can tell what you have missed
Believe it or not I am thinking of going full circle and getting an old estate car or possibly a van!
yellow reliant Tobin aye delboy
M4 Vert in Yas Marina Blue
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.

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