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Back behind the wheel again🏎
- Reamesy
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Back behind the wheel again🏎
So after regretting selling my Z4 last year I’m coming back.
I’m not a newbie but thought it polite to introduce myself again. I’ve had two Z3s and one E85 2.5 Sport.
This time tomorrow I’ll be back in an 2012 E89 2.0 M Sport. I’ve read all about the N20 TC issue so will inspect on arrival. Then I will get it replaced anyway for piece of mind.
Hoping to contribute once again on this forum.
I’ll post pictures once I have it.
I’m not a newbie but thought it polite to introduce myself again. I’ve had two Z3s and one E85 2.5 Sport.
This time tomorrow I’ll be back in an 2012 E89 2.0 M Sport. I’ve read all about the N20 TC issue so will inspect on arrival. Then I will get it replaced anyway for piece of mind.
Hoping to contribute once again on this forum.
I’ll post pictures once I have it.
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
- B21
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Welcome back for another orbit..
Will be interesting to see how you enjoy E89 ownership..
Will be interesting to see how you enjoy E89 ownership..
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…
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is
- Reamesy
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Well I do like to tinker and do almost all my own work. I will not be doing the timing chain and oil pump chain update myself though. By the time I’ve purchased all the special locking tools it’s not cost effective.
Looking forward to driving a car I (hopefully) enjoy again. Missed the wind.
Looking forward to driving a car I (hopefully) enjoy again. Missed the wind.
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
- Chippie
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Welcome back, have you driven an e89 after your e85?
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E89 35is space grey Kansas coral red leather
- Reamesy
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No I haven’t. I’m aware they are two different breads. I will find out tomorrow if I like it or not.
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
- enuff_zed
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As someone fortunate enough to have both on the drive I would suggest you don't try to compare.
They are two different cars, designed for different things (in my opinion anyway)
My remapped 20iS gets close to the same fun but not quite there, and definitely not that same soundtrack.
Enjoy the E89 for what it is. If you are not constantly thinking how your E85 would have been in the same situation then you will find the E89 a great car in its own right.
- Reamesy
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Thats exactly my thoughts. I will enjoy it for what it is. Wanting something a little more compliant as I’m planning to use it for weekend getaways with my wife. Don’t need a big boot as we travel lightenuff_zed wrote: ↑Sat Jun 25, 2022 1:27 pmAs someone fortunate enough to have both on the drive I would suggest you don't try to compare.
They are two different cars, designed for different things (in my opinion anyway)
My remapped 20iS gets close to the same fun but not quite there, and definitely not that same soundtrack.
Enjoy the E89 for what it is. If you are not constantly thinking how your E85 would have been in the same situation then you will find the E89 a great car in its own right.
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
- enuff_zed
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We can get enough for a week away in the boot and still put the roof down.Reamesy wrote: ↑Sat Jun 25, 2022 2:13 pmThats exactly my thoughts. I will enjoy it for what it is. Wanting something a little more compliant as I’m planning to use it for weekend getaways with my wife. Don’t need a big boot as we travel lightenuff_zed wrote: ↑Sat Jun 25, 2022 1:27 pmAs someone fortunate enough to have both on the drive I would suggest you don't try to compare.
They are two different cars, designed for different things (in my opinion anyway)
My remapped 20iS gets close to the same fun but not quite there, and definitely not that same soundtrack.
Enjoy the E89 for what it is. If you are not constantly thinking how your E85 would have been in the same situation then you will find the E89 a great car in its own right.
If we are going away for a few days, for a decent distance, then it's the E89.
If I finish work and we fancy an evening blast to a pub then it's Vall's E85 every time!
- Reamesy
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choices choices. Very lucky. Good on youenuff_zed wrote: ↑Sat Jun 25, 2022 2:17 pmWe can get enough for a week away in the boot and still put the roof down.Reamesy wrote: ↑Sat Jun 25, 2022 2:13 pmThats exactly my thoughts. I will enjoy it for what it is. Wanting something a little more compliant as I’m planning to use it for weekend getaways with my wife. Don’t need a big boot as we travel lightenuff_zed wrote: ↑Sat Jun 25, 2022 1:27 pm As someone fortunate enough to have both on the drive I would suggest you don't try to compare.
They are two different cars, designed for different things (in my opinion anyway)
My remapped 20iS gets close to the same fun but not quite there, and definitely not that same soundtrack.
Enjoy the E89 for what it is. If you are not constantly thinking how your E85 would have been in the same situation then you will find the E89 a great car in its own right.
If we are going away for a few days, for a decent distance, then it's the E89.
If I finish work and we fancy an evening blast to a pub then it's Vall's E85 every time!
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
- N4LLY
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TC issue ? What's this you speak of ?
- Reamesy
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The early model N20 engine suffers from timing chain issues. Not all but more than there should be.
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
- N4LLY
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I am an April 2014 build, hopfully i got the better N20 ?
- Reamesy
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To be honest I’ve reached a point in my life where I’m not going to worry about things I can not control. I will take precautions, but I can not let things stop me living a full life through fear of what might happen. Just going to enjoy it(hopefully)
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
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- Reamesy
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- Location: Whitchurch
Back behind the wheel again🏎
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9