8 weeks ownership

[fatbaldboy]

2 months in my 2009, 50,000 mile 35i auto which is much more of a weekend than a daily driven car.

My first BMW and my first auto.

I have several 2 seaters under my belt (s2000, Boxster, MX5s and a TTS).

I never drive the car anywhere near it's limits but occasionally enjoy a hard acceleration when I've a clear straight road in front of me. I wil test the launch mode one day.

I absolutely love the sound of the car. My first car that burbles and occasionally pops - but in a mature way

I love the auto - not really anything to compare it to buy I really fancied the change and I'm glad I got it.
I've rarely used the paddles but will try to use them more with some summer drives.

I don't love the weird placement of the 'left knee and key fob' heater. What's that all about? Proper s**t.

I don't love just how low the car is - although I guess that's more that I don't love how many speed bumps there are around here...but we need them because of the t**t drivers...so I guess I love how low the car is...but hate the t**t drivers.

I don't love not having heated seats.
Q: are the looms in place for the seats?

Useless things I've found out:
- hold the start/stop button when turning the engine off shuts the screen down
- you can put the key in 'upside down' and it still works

Jobs I've done:
- Replaced the worn roof buttons (about £30 from Ali Express)
- Switched to 326m wheels (about £750 after being refurbished OEM silver by 'alloy fix dartford')
- changed the hoops (new circa £80 with bolts etc) and purchased a 2nd hand windbreak (circa £100 )
- purchased a car cover

Jobs to do
- switch the aerial to a stubby so the cover fits on without removing the aerial
- fit the MMI(?) thing to allow android auto to be used
- wheel alignment
- salmon relays
- LCI indicators

[fatbaldboy]

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[Ole gits rule]

Looking good sir - did the wheel refurb include tyres?

The height of the car can be a pain around town but it's not that bad, its more the speeding up and slowing down which annoys me.

[fatbaldboy]

Looking good sir - did the wheel refurb include tyres?

I had 2 nearly new tyres for the rears already (were going to go on the departed TTS) so just bought 2 2nd hand Pilot Sports for the fronts for around £180 the pair.

[fatbaldboy]

The refurb was £340.

[Ole gits rule]

Going to say about £75 to £80 a corner is the going rate for a refurb

[Pondrew]

Excellent!
Didn't know the key fob works upside down!
The 326 wheels may have their problems, but they are the best looking wheel on an E89 IMHO.

[Marcoose]

A 35i ? Oh, dear. If you believe the internets, you’ll be offloading it soon. It’s too expensive to maintain. It’ll ruin you.

Is ‘auto’ the 7-speed DCT ? Or is there a proper auto box for the 35i ?

There’s a thread about installing heated seats.

[clarker63]

Q: are the looms in place for the seats?

No. I had to make a loom on my previous 2009/23i because they were non heated/manually adjusted - so no power to the seat. My notes are on here if you search for it. If you already have electric adjustment its a little easier, as its only the heat circuits you need to do.

and heres that thread.
viewtopic.php?p=1363305#p1363305

Nothing wrong with the DCT - I love it - with the exception of selecting reverse. takes a little too long for impatient me. Also I like the 326s on my 35is as you can see.

[fatbaldboy]

Didn't know the key fob works upside down!

The gift I have given, you're welcome

[fatbaldboy]

Is ‘auto’ the 7-speed DCT ?

Yea that's the one. I love it

There’s a thread about installing heated seats.

I've given it a quick read - not something I'll be doing anytime soon if it's not just plug and play

[fatbaldboy]

viewtopic.php?p=1363305#p1363305

Thanks. I do have electric memory seats so if I do some to do it it'll be a little easier.

Nothing wrong with the DCT - I love it

Ditto

Also I like the 326s on my 35is as you can see.

Beautiful aren't they They contrast perfectly with your car colour - very nice indeed. I think the OEM silver is a little lighter than a 'normal' silver?

[Busterboo]

Is ‘auto’ the 7-speed DCT ? Or is there a proper auto box for the 35i ?

[Mr Tidy]

That's a great colour combination and it sounds like you mostly love your Z4, so good luck with the rest of your plans.

[B21]

Is ‘auto’ the 7-speed DCT ? Or is there a proper auto box for the 35i ?

If he wants a proper auto box (ZF8HP) here’s a thread on how to do it.

https://www.spoolstreet.com/threads/oem ... cars.8366/