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A trip to birds

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by Dave 2 dogs » Tue Sep 20, 2022 8:04 pm

I had booked a quaife LSD to fitting at birds a few months back.
And today was the day … absolutely crap journey and turned up late . James was there to greet me and sorted me a much welcome cup of tea . I had a chance to talk to both Kevin and James about the car while I was there. Both very knowledgeable and open honest guys .
It took less time than I thought. And the trip back was better then the morning rush . Not had much chance to put it though the paces yet , but the few bends I found in the way home we adequate for me to end up smiling and see the potential…. Kevin and James…. Thanks so much for the work done today, and the advice form Kevin in particular as to the way forward.
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Post by Dave 2 dogs » Tue Sep 20, 2022 8:06 pm

Forgive the sausage finger texting and mr magoo eyes 😂

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Post by B21 » Tue Sep 20, 2022 8:16 pm

You won’t regret it, expensive but fabulous piece of kit…probably the single best mod for wayward 35i/35is…

Best to code e-diff off in the DSC :thumbsup:
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard..

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Post by Dave 2 dogs » Tue Sep 20, 2022 8:18 pm

Thanks B21
i know we spoke about this, think with John e89 if I recall?
Thanks for all the input
Much appreciated 👍

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Post by B21 » Tue Sep 20, 2022 8:24 pm

Dave 2 dogs wrote: Tue Sep 20, 2022 8:18 pm Thanks B21
i know we spoke about this, think with John e89 if I recall?
Thanks for all the input
Much appreciated 👍
Transformational especially in the wet…enjoy :driving:
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Post by rdm05z4 » Tue Sep 20, 2022 10:42 pm

Hope it brings you many miles of smiles. Too bad us Humans can't get our rear ends changed as easy!! :D
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Post by MikeyH » Tue Sep 20, 2022 11:36 pm

I saw this car in the metal at ‘simply BMW’ on Sunday, it looks even better than in his photos. :thumbsup: Amazing.
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Post by tiglon » Wed Sep 21, 2022 12:06 am

If I had the spare cash I'd be doing exactly the same!

Birds are my new local indie, had the car in there for mot and service a couple of weeks ago - VERY expensive but worth it IMO. A whole different experience to any other garage I've ever been too.
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Post by Marcoose » Wed Sep 21, 2022 4:44 am

Brilliant. Congrats.

For the funzies, if you feel like sharing, what’s the all-in cost of a Quaife ? Thanks.
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Post by john-e89 » Wed Sep 21, 2022 1:33 pm

Marcoose wrote: Wed Sep 21, 2022 4:44 am Brilliant. Congrats.

For the funzies, if you feel like sharing, what’s the all-in cost of a Quaife ? Thanks.
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Post by john-e89 » Wed Sep 21, 2022 1:34 pm

Yep top drawer Dave....! :thumbsup: Let us know what you think, it's on my possibility list too. :driving:
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Post by Silverstar » Wed Sep 21, 2022 5:08 pm

Another nod to Birds, maybe expensive but they are very knowledgeable on all things BMW! :thumbsup:
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Post by Deepseaskateboard » Wed Sep 21, 2022 5:55 pm

Marcoose wrote: Wed Sep 21, 2022 4:44 am Brilliant. Congrats.

For the funzies, if you feel like sharing, what’s the all-in cost of a Quaife ? Thanks.
Seems about £1700 for a 35is

£1400 for a 4cyl. Not too bad, but we need to read the review!

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Post by B21 » Wed Sep 21, 2022 8:10 pm

Deepseaskateboard wrote: Wed Sep 21, 2022 5:55 pm
Marcoose wrote: Wed Sep 21, 2022 4:44 am Brilliant. Congrats.

For the funzies, if you feel like sharing, what’s the all-in cost of a Quaife ? Thanks.
Seems about £1700 for a 35is

£1400 for a 4cyl. Not too bad, but we need to read the review!
Reviews tend to be anti climatic..having had them on my 300 bhp 20i and 400bhp 35is..they just mean the rear wheels go round corners fairly independently of what you are doing with the throttle..the effect being highlighted in wet conditions..its a way of reducing drama whilst helping A-B times and speeds especiallly on poorer road surfaces..

Its like DSC+ but with no engine shutdowns or rear brake selective intervention..
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Post by Dave 2 dogs » Wed Sep 21, 2022 8:54 pm

MikeyH
Thanks for that
It was great to meet you at the show
Appreciate the positive feedback on the car
Thanks for the comments guys
Marcoose I paid a bit more for mine.
I had 2 options ….a complete new difff with housing… which was more…or they keep the car for a week and fit new components into my housing. I didn’t want to leave the car there . One because I can’t bear to be without it that long
And 2 because I’m an inpatient bugger and want it NOW!!
😂 best thing to do is talk to Kevin or James for the option and price that suits you 👍

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