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New M40i has arrived

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New M40i has arrived

Post by Z4monster » Fri Jun 17, 2022 9:43 pm

In February this year my dealer called me as she had a cancelled order for a Z4 build. Always willing to do a swap, I jumped on it and was due to get delivery in April. However some Russian idiot decided to invade his neighbour which threw my timescale out of the window. It got delayed by two months but finally arrived this week.
Yesterday was pick up day and I must say, it was worth the wait.
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I've already added door lights, wheel centres and badges with the BMW M50 emblem. I wanted them officially but I couldn't change the order without delaying it further. Anyway AliExpress was much cheaper than BMW and the quality seems the same.

My only missing option is the wireless charging which wasn't available when I spec'd the car. Not a deal breaker in any case.
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New M40i has arrived

Post by Mr Tidy » Fri Jun 17, 2022 9:55 pm

Congratulations on getting your new Z4, and it's good to know it was worth the wait. :thumbsup:
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Post by ronk » Fri Jun 17, 2022 10:40 pm

Happy Days! :thumbsup:
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with. :thumbsup:
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Post by Russ Z4 » Fri Jun 17, 2022 10:41 pm

Nice weather for it! Enjoy.
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Post by buzyg » Fri Jun 17, 2022 11:05 pm

Looking good. Plenty of polishing ahead. 8) :thumbsup:
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Post by ori » Fri Jun 17, 2022 11:13 pm

Lovely! I’m thinking of getting the m 50 badges on my car. Don’t trust myself to fit them though!

I sorted out the lack of wireless charging by putting a MagSafe under the mat. Works better than bmw original!

Enjoy the new car!
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Post by ronk » Fri Jun 17, 2022 11:33 pm

ori wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 11:13 pm I sorted out the lack of wireless charging by putting a MagSafe under the mat. Works better than bmw original!
I keep my iphone In a folder/case- does the charger work ok thro that increased thickness?
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with. :thumbsup:
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Post by Argyll Andy » Sat Jun 18, 2022 1:18 am

ronk wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 11:33 pm
ori wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 11:13 pm I sorted out the lack of wireless charging by putting a MagSafe under the mat. Works better than bmw original!
I’ve got an armoured case with space in the back for 2 bank cards, which I carry, and mine charges through that

I keep my iphone In a folder/case- does the charger work ok thro that increased thickness?

    G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully :oops:)
    G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
    E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
    E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)
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    Post by Argyll Andy » Sat Jun 18, 2022 1:19 am

    Lovely car and like Ori I like the 50 badges too :thumbsup:

      G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully :oops:)
      G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
      E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
      E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)
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      Post by ori » Sat Jun 18, 2022 8:24 am

      Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Sat Jun 18, 2022 1:19 am Lovely car and like Ori I like the 50 badges too :thumbsup:
      We getting them? ;)
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      Post by 1536Z4 » Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:05 am

      Z4monster wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 9:43 pmAliExpress
      Very nice car :thumbsup: Could you post a link for the M badges you bought as thinking about getting these and don`t want to end up buying a poorer quality set . Thanks . Never thought I would put an M badge on a non M car but really like the motorsport heritage .
      Montego Blue E86 . MILV`s . Simpson Custom Manifold Race Exhaust . xHP transmission stage 3 . VT engine mounts . BC RA coilovers . H&R arbs . Adjustable rear camber arms . Ultra Racing front strut brace . Drexler LSD .
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      Post by Argyll Andy » Sat Jun 18, 2022 3:01 pm

      ori wrote: ↑Sat Jun 18, 2022 8:24 am
      Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Sat Jun 18, 2022 1:19 am Lovely car and like Ori I like the 50 badges too :thumbsup:
      We getting them? ;)
      Who’s phoning Sopers? :wink:

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        G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
        E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
        E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)
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        Post by Z4monster » Sat Jun 18, 2022 7:28 pm

        Here's a link to the ones I bought.
        https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100500 ... 1802QUgQKu

        The quality is really good and pretty much the same as the OEM badges in truth. My only observation is that the semi circle lines are a little thinner than the OEM M50 badges which must mean the BMW logo is just slightly larger.
        Taking the front badge off was a challenge as BMW had used some bonding agent as well as the pins to locate it. The boot badge was easier to remove.
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        Post by sars » Sat Jun 18, 2022 8:45 pm

        Congratulations, they are an exceptional car and well worth the wait, hoping you have lots of fun in the coming months
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        Post by 1536Z4 » Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:10 pm

        Z4monster wrote: ↑Sat Jun 18, 2022 7:28 pm Here's a link to the ones I bought.
        Thanks :thumbsup:
        Montego Blue E86 . MILV`s . Simpson Custom Manifold Race Exhaust . xHP transmission stage 3 . VT engine mounts . BC RA coilovers . H&R arbs . Adjustable rear camber arms . Ultra Racing front strut brace . Drexler LSD .
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