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35i - NFG - The journey so far

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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35i - NFG - The journey so far

Post by davegt » Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:52 pm

Two and a half years of ownership and only 3k miles covered :roll: About time I started to document some of the changes.

Collection day:
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Then these:
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Then the 437m's: (Filthy at the time)
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And now back rolling on black wheels: (Click for full size!)
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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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Post by Busterboo » Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:45 pm

What's NFG, then?
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Post by davegt » Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:57 pm

Busterboo wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 1:45 pm What's NFG, then?
The number plate is a response to the fact that I'm a middle aged bald fat bloke in a roadster :rofl: No F**ks Given
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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)

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Post by mcbutler » Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:40 pm

davegt wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:52 pm Two and a half years of ownership and only 3k miles covered :roll: About time I started to document some of the changes.

Collection day:
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Then these:
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Then the 437m's: (Filthy at the time)
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And now back rolling on black wheels: (Click for full size!)
Image

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
About time you started driving it a bit more.
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....
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Post by davegt » Mon Jun 27, 2022 7:29 pm

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.
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Post by Nanu » Mon Jun 27, 2022 7:46 pm

Why can't you drive a car over 6 years old for work?
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Post by davegt » Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:27 pm

Nanu wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 7:46 pm Why can't you drive a car over 6 years old for work?
Part of the car allowance contract
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Post by davegt » Wed Jun 29, 2022 2:55 pm

From a few weeks ago, needs some extra shiny bits :play:, The DCI does make an impressive noise, FMIC going on next

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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)

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