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Project Eight-9

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by True-Blue » Sun Apr 10, 2022 5:34 pm

Back in an E89, my eighth Zed

Picked up a Deep sea Blue, with contrasting beige/crème leather with 3 litre 6 pot and many toys including Idrive etc.

It’s has been very well maintained mechanically, but the paintwork needs some love… my kind of thing.

Needs rid of the runflats, I’ll probably go with new wheels and tires. Needs the drivers seat bolster re-dying, although it is literally the colour worn away, no cracks or anything nasty.

I always wanted a Monaco blue E85 3.0Si and could never find one, I think I actually prefer this colour to Monaco :thumbsup:
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Post by Pondrew » Sun Apr 10, 2022 6:16 pm

Nice one Martin. Glad you got one.
Maybe we can talk again in a few months when you've detailed the heck out of it and time for number 9! :D :poke:
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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Post by N4LLY » Sun Apr 10, 2022 6:18 pm

Most excellent ! Approved :thumbsup:
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Post by Argyll Andy » Sun Apr 10, 2022 6:25 pm

Congratulations Martin, looks lovely and will look even better when you’ve finished working your magic on it, enjoy :thumbsup:

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    Post by True-Blue » Sun Apr 10, 2022 6:39 pm

    Thanks gents,

    Just sent the Mrs out in it, she is very happy. She finds it much easier and more enjoyable to drive than the E85.

    It definitely needs fettling, seen too many ‘chain gang’ manual car washes.

    I’m itching to start, but far too tired after a hectic weekend of car shopping :thumbsup:
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    Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i

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    Post by Ole gits rule » Sun Apr 10, 2022 6:39 pm

    Congrats Martin, looks good and I am sure will be even better when u get to work with the mop :thumbsup:
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    Post by mr.tourette » Sun Apr 10, 2022 8:17 pm

    Fab..obviously im biased but its definitely the best colour for an e89 :) :thumbsup:
    if its got tits or tyres..its trouble :D

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    Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Apr 10, 2022 8:30 pm

    Deep Sea Blue with a Cream interior is a great combination and 30is seem pretty rare, so congratulations on your new purchase. :thumbsup:

    Maybe this one will stay a while! After all a happy wife means a happy life. :wink:
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    Post by Ole gits rule » Sun Apr 10, 2022 9:39 pm

    No chance, GWEST / POND and TB are in a completion as to who can buy and sell the most cars in 12 months
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    Post by True-Blue » Sun Apr 10, 2022 11:25 pm

    Ole gits rule wrote: Sun Apr 10, 2022 9:39 pm No chance, GWEST / POND and TB are in a completion as to who can buy and sell the most cars in 12 months
    I’ve said I was going to keep the last few, especially the last one!

    So I’ll make no statement of such intent with this one and we’ll see what happens :wink:

    All I will say is, I’ve always wanted a Dark Blue Zed, this is a fab colour combo… and SWMBO loves it.
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    Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i

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    Post by Dave1971 » Mon Apr 11, 2022 2:53 am

    My old DSB after a couple of days of paint correction.
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    Post by True-Blue » Mon Apr 11, 2022 11:20 am

    Dave1971 wrote: Mon Apr 11, 2022 2:53 am My old DSB after a couple of days of paint correction.
    Looks great, that’s where I’m heading :thumbsup:

    I also need to get to grips with what works and what doesn’t wheel wise. Had 437M’s on my last E89, not sure if I want to do the same again this time.
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    Post by Ole gits rule » Mon Apr 11, 2022 12:09 pm

    That does look very good indeed :thumbsup:
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    Post by Ole gits rule » Mon Apr 11, 2022 12:09 pm

    True-Blue wrote: Sun Apr 10, 2022 11:25 pm
    Ole gits rule wrote: Sun Apr 10, 2022 9:39 pm No chance, GWEST / POND and TB are in a completion as to who can buy and sell the most cars in 12 months
    I’ve said I was going to keep the last few, especially the last one!

    So I’ll make no statement of such intent with this one and we’ll see what happens :wink:

    All I will say is, I’ve always wanted a Dark Blue Zed, this is a fab colour combo… and SWMBO loves it.
    We will see - 6 months is my guess
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    Post by True-Blue » Mon Apr 11, 2022 12:13 pm

    Ole gits rule wrote: Mon Apr 11, 2022 12:09 pm
    True-Blue wrote: Sun Apr 10, 2022 11:25 pm
    Ole gits rule wrote: Sun Apr 10, 2022 9:39 pm No chance, GWEST / POND and TB are in a completion as to who can buy and sell the most cars in 12 months
    I’ve said I was going to keep the last few, especially the last one!

    So I’ll make no statement of such intent with this one and we’ll see what happens :wink:

    All I will say is, I’ve always wanted a Dark Blue Zed, this is a fab colour combo… and SWMBO loves it.
    We will see - 6 months is my guess
    :rofl: Sweepstake
    Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)

    Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i

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