Two and a half years of ownership and only 3k miles covered About time I started to document some of the changes.
Collection day:
Then these:
Then the 437m's: (Filthy at the time)
And now back rolling on black wheels: (Click for full size!)
Liked the 437m's but the 10j width wouldn't let me get the ride height where I wanted it, dropped back to 9.5j and a 255 tyre and it's sitting perfectly
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35i - NFG - The journey so far
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Weekend: 2010 E89 35i, Stubby, Black Grills, Milltek exhaust, DCI, Carplay, BC Coilovers, Black Aluwerk 19" Alloys. (Parts sat collecting dust: IS diffuser, m4 carbon spoiler, FMIC)
Weekend: 2010 E89 35i, Stubby, Black Grills, Milltek exhaust, DCI, Carplay, BC Coilovers, Black Aluwerk 19" Alloys. (Parts sat collecting dust: IS diffuser, m4 carbon spoiler, FMIC)
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Daily: 2022 Mercedes GLB mileage muncher
Weekend: 2010 E89 35i, Stubby, Black Grills, Milltek exhaust, DCI, Carplay, BC Coilovers, Black Aluwerk 19" Alloys. (Parts sat collecting dust: IS diffuser, m4 carbon spoiler, FMIC)
Weekend: 2010 E89 35i, Stubby, Black Grills, Milltek exhaust, DCI, Carplay, BC Coilovers, Black Aluwerk 19" Alloys. (Parts sat collecting dust: IS diffuser, m4 carbon spoiler, FMIC)
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35i - NFG - The journey so far
About time you started driving it a bit more.davegt wrote: ↑Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:52 pm Two and a half years of ownership and only 3k miles covered About time I started to document some of the changes.
Collection day:
Then these:
Then the 437m's: (Filthy at the time)
And now back rolling on black wheels: (Click for full size!)
Liked the 437m's but the 10j width wouldn't let me get the ride height where I wanted it, dropped back to 9.5j and a 255 tyre and it's sitting perfectly
I bought a low mileage (24k 2009) 35i and had loads of snags with it, my indy was quite clear that the N54 likes to be driven not to be sat in a garage with the seals etc drying out.
I put 14k on it in 3 years and its a lot better now its sorted and driven around once a week....
Mark
Plymouth
E89
35i
Carmine Red
Black leather
Plymouth
E89
35i
Carmine Red
Black leather
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35i - NFG - The journey so far
It’s tricky getting it out, I have a Great Dane and I can’t drive a car over 6 years old for work which is the main reason.
I was fortunate enough to pick one up that has already had all the common issues sorted, previous owner spent a small fortune on it, DCT gaskets, rocker cover, water pump etc etc. It’s getting a 3 day run around the peaks next week, never gets used for short trips.
I was fortunate enough to pick one up that has already had all the common issues sorted, previous owner spent a small fortune on it, DCT gaskets, rocker cover, water pump etc etc. It’s getting a 3 day run around the peaks next week, never gets used for short trips.
Daily: 2022 Mercedes GLB mileage muncher
Weekend: 2010 E89 35i, Stubby, Black Grills, Milltek exhaust, DCI, Carplay, BC Coilovers, Black Aluwerk 19" Alloys. (Parts sat collecting dust: IS diffuser, m4 carbon spoiler, FMIC)
Weekend: 2010 E89 35i, Stubby, Black Grills, Milltek exhaust, DCI, Carplay, BC Coilovers, Black Aluwerk 19" Alloys. (Parts sat collecting dust: IS diffuser, m4 carbon spoiler, FMIC)
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Why can't you drive a car over 6 years old for work?
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Part of the car allowance contract
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Weekend: 2010 E89 35i, Stubby, Black Grills, Milltek exhaust, DCI, Carplay, BC Coilovers, Black Aluwerk 19" Alloys. (Parts sat collecting dust: IS diffuser, m4 carbon spoiler, FMIC)
Weekend: 2010 E89 35i, Stubby, Black Grills, Milltek exhaust, DCI, Carplay, BC Coilovers, Black Aluwerk 19" Alloys. (Parts sat collecting dust: IS diffuser, m4 carbon spoiler, FMIC)
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35i - NFG - The journey so far
From a few weeks ago, needs some extra shiny bits , The DCI does make an impressive noise, FMIC going on next
Daily: 2022 Mercedes GLB mileage muncher
Weekend: 2010 E89 35i, Stubby, Black Grills, Milltek exhaust, DCI, Carplay, BC Coilovers, Black Aluwerk 19" Alloys. (Parts sat collecting dust: IS diffuser, m4 carbon spoiler, FMIC)
Weekend: 2010 E89 35i, Stubby, Black Grills, Milltek exhaust, DCI, Carplay, BC Coilovers, Black Aluwerk 19" Alloys. (Parts sat collecting dust: IS diffuser, m4 carbon spoiler, FMIC)