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New M40i has arrived
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New M40i has arrived
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.
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.
Yesterday was pick up day and I must say, it was worth the wait.
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
Congratulations on getting your new Z4, and it's good to know it was worth the wait.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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Happy Days!
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.
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
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Nice weather for it! Enjoy.
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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!
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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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.
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
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New M40i has arrived
G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully )
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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Lovely car and like Ori I like the 50 badges too
G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully )
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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We getting them?
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Very nice car 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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New M40i has arrived
G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully )
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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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.
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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Congratulations, they are an exceptional car and well worth the wait, hoping you have lots of fun in the coming months
Gorgeous SFR Z4 M40i
Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
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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 .