New E85 owner! (and question) PHOTO NOW ADDED

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 7:55 am

jumeeno wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 10:19 pm Photo now added

Very nice.
Any news on the door handle?

jumeeno · Post by **jumeeno** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 7:59 am

As it happens, it doesn't seem so bad now I have the car. Too busy driving it I guess! I'll see how I go and think on in the spring I reckon.

Southwestz4 · Post by **Southwestz4** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 10:12 am

Welcome to the fold.
I had the same problem with my z4 when I bought it , I seemed to be worse in hot weather for some reason. I replaced the Bowden cable that goes from the handle to the lock mechanism but was not much better so I replaced the actual lock mechanism in the door ....sorted

It is a tricky job as there is not much room in the doors, took a couple of hours to do

Big Bad Boris · Post by **Big Bad Boris** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 10:41 am

Lovely looking car and great photo. Not often that we see someone attempting to win “photo of the month” with their introductory picture

jumeeno · Post by **jumeeno** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 12:02 pm

Big Bad Boris wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 10:41 am Lovely looking car and great photo. Not often that we see someone attempting to win “photo of the month” with their introductory picture

Thanks

I'm really, really happy with the car (and the photo!)

rdm05z4 · Post by **rdm05z4** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 3:45 pm

Welcome to the forum nice looking car you have there. And I have to say the white really does bring out the lines of the car. I have had one or two white cars over the years and they do look sharp. But are a pain to keep clean as they do tend to show even the crap on a bugs butt!!

Anyway enjoy the ride!!!

Southwestz4 · Post by **Southwestz4** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 11:18 am

Hi and welcome.
I had the same problem on my e85. I replaced the Boden cable but it was no better, I then replaced the door lock mechanism and that sorted it ...its a fiddly job as not much room in there.
Diagram below, part 9

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpa ... Id=41_1477

skelters · Post by **skelters** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 7:04 pm

jumeeno wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 12:02 pm
Big Bad Boris wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 10:41 am Lovely looking car and great photo. Not often that we see someone attempting to win “photo of the month” with their introductory picture
Thanks I'm really, really happy with the car (and the photo!)

Can you also post some pics of the hens teeth that must have came with that white rarity?!

True-Blue · Post by **True-Blue** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 8:23 pm

Hi, is this the one with the blue leather interior? Another touch that makes it a bit rarer still I think

jumeeno · Post by **jumeeno** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 10:12 pm

Yep - sure does have the dark blue leather interior. You're making me feel like I've won the jackpot!

True-Blue · Post by **True-Blue** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 10:41 pm

jumeeno wrote: ↑Fri Oct 29, 2021 10:12 pm Yep - sure does have the dark blue leather interior. You're making me feel like I've won the jackpot!

I almost went to view this car myself, hence being aware of the interior colour

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