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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by Johnbmwz4 » Sun Nov 13, 2022 5:49 pm

Hi everyone, putting my Zed away in garage and on a CTEK charger. The clamps do not reach to the points in the hand book under the bonnet. I’m assuming I can use another bolt as the negative. Picture attached to show what I’ve done
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Post by smorris_12 » Sun Nov 13, 2022 5:50 pm

Yep.
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Post by Timmyboybunter » Sun Nov 13, 2022 5:50 pm

Odd, my ctek fitted just fine. Isn't the 'official' negative over to the left hand side from memory?
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Post by Timmyboybunter » Sun Nov 13, 2022 5:54 pm

This: (need to turn the positive in the best direction). Close, but reaches - on a 3.0 anyway!
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Post by Pondrew » Sun Nov 13, 2022 5:56 pm

Mine doesn't reach, either.
Ctek do longer leads from the connector apparently that can be bought as an accessory.

Anywhere with a good earth is fine.

Congrats on a VERY clean engine bay BTW. Looks like new! :thumbsup:
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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Post by Johnbmwz4 » Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:47 pm

Almost reaches, another 3 inch would do the job perfect…….Yes the engine bay is pristine. Luckily was like this when I got it so easy to keep on top of it .A quick wipe with a damp cloth every time I wash the car is all it takes.
BMW E89 3.5i M Sport manual, loving it….
Audi S5 Cab, Great car but not special enough….
BMW E89 3.5i DCT, Havana Brown, should never have sold it…..
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Post by MKZ4000 » Sun Nov 13, 2022 8:32 pm

Pondrew wrote: Sun Nov 13, 2022 5:56 pm Mine doesn't reach, either.
Ctek do longer leads from the connector apparently that can be bought as an accessory.

Yes, that’s right. Mine didn’t reach so bought an extension cable by Ctek

Anywhere with a good earth is fine.

Congrats on a VERY clean engine bay BTW. Looks like new! :thumbsup:
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Post by Pondrew » Sun Nov 13, 2022 8:36 pm

Johnbmwz4 wrote: Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:47 pm another 3 inch would do the job perfect
Story of my life! :lol:
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!

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