Cheap/good value mods for z4 23i

dakotaa · Post by **dakotaa** » Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:23 pm

This is probably a very common question, but I just got a new beautiful z4 23i and I’m thinking of customising it a bit. Any good ideas that aren’t too expensive? Looking for some nice appearance mods as well as any decent beginner engine mods that aren’t too hard too add would be appreciated

Thanks

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Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:43 pm

Welcome to the forum with your E89 in one of the best colour combinations.

I don't think there are any engine mods that will offer much, but after-market exhaust parts might give you a bit more volume if that's what you like.

Appearance-wise swapping wheels is a cheapish option, but yours look good anyway. Or you could swap the aerial for a stubby if that's your preference for very little money.

I'd just spend the mod fund on petrol.

dakotaa · Post by **dakotaa** » Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:51 pm

Thanks for the advice! What exhaust mods do you recommend, I’m very new, so sorry for any stupid questions xD I do like to hear a nice loud noise so I’m gonna do some. Otherwise, had my eye on an aero and might get it then

RAYK47 · Post by **RAYK47** » Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:01 pm

Welcome. Nice Z, definitely the best colour

What about an MMI box (if you have iDrive).or the updated side indicators.

dakotaa · Post by **dakotaa** » Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:29 pm

It sadly doesn’t have iDrive, do you know if there’s any way to add something so I can use maps and Apple car play? Or would that not be possible

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:57 pm

dakotaa wrote: ↑Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:29 pm It sadly doesn’t have iDrive, do you know if there’s any way to add something so I can use maps and Apple car play? Or would that not be possible

Dave is your man AnubisZed for all things tech with the E89. He has several youtube how-to videos aswell.

RAYK47 · Post by **RAYK47** » Sun Oct 29, 2023 12:03 am

It is possible to add an MMI box that includes a screen and the iDrive controller. A much bigger job if you don't have iDrive already but will give you a much larger touch screen though.

As Pondrew said Dave is your man. I am tapping him up to install a Mr12Volt MMI into mine.

Silverstar · Post by **Silverstar** » Sun Oct 29, 2023 2:09 am

Not much you can do with the engine but you could consider a ECU chip tune, it won’t add much BHP but will make it more responsive and better to drive. If it’s an auto you can flash the geárbox with XHP Flashtool which will give much quicker gear changes.

On the other hand for better performance consider handling mods, it will help you go faster around corners than any engine mod (for this particular engine). A sports exhaust from the likes of Supersprint Remus etc will make it sounded better.

Aesthetically LCI side indicators, stubby aerial black grills and maybe a rear spoiler although with styling bits you’ve got to be careful not to ruin or cheapen the car.

Zed Baron · Post by **Zed Baron** » Sun Oct 29, 2023 2:57 am

Doesn't improve the performance but, I swapped the seats and the steering wheel in mine to Msport (newer style paddles). Also on mine I've changed to a stubby aerial, different style front grilles and LCI indicators.

dakotaa · Post by **dakotaa** » Sun Oct 29, 2023 8:14 am

Pondrew wrote: ↑Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:57 pm
dakotaa wrote: ↑Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:29 pm It sadly doesn’t have iDrive, do you know if there’s any way to add something so I can use maps and Apple car play? Or would that not be possible
Dave is your man AnubisZed for all things tech with the E89. He has several youtube how-to videos aswell.

The ones he has shown on his YouTube channel are a bit out of my budget, or the website has been taken down, do you have any cheaper recommendations?

N4LLY · Post by **N4LLY** » Sun Oct 29, 2023 10:49 am

Spinning centre caps, LCI indicators (Keep the whippy ! )
If you have extended lighting then BMW Logo puddle lights.

Silverstar · Post by **Silverstar** » Sun Oct 29, 2023 3:46 pm

dakotaa wrote: ↑Sun Oct 29, 2023 8:14 am
Pondrew wrote: ↑Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:57 pm
dakotaa wrote: ↑Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:29 pm It sadly doesn’t have iDrive, do you know if there’s any way to add something so I can use maps and Apple car play? Or would that not be possible
Dave is your man AnubisZed for all things tech with the E89. He has several youtube how-to videos aswell.
The ones he has shown on his YouTube channel are a bit out of my budget, or the website has been taken down, do you have any cheaper recommendations?

You can get stand alone car play / android auto units for around £150. Check out this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A5NIZX0dKc

wanderer · Post by **wanderer** » Mon Nov 06, 2023 5:16 am

1) Get your steering wheel re-covered. You don't say where you are, but if In the UK or Ireland then I can recommend someone.

2) Automatic? What type of shifter so you have? If the old style then you can change to the newer style from china.

3) Automatic? Then consider a Racechip XLR unit or Flashtool XFP transmission upgrade.

4) Before doing anything else, change the aerial to a stubby aerial.

5) What type of sound / speaker system so you have? An amp upgrade may help. I have a Vibe Audio unit for the E89

flybobbie · Post by **flybobbie** » Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:36 am

This improved the steering and stability on my car, getting to the point of thinking of selling the car.
Fitted to my 2009 23i.
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dakotaa · Post by **dakotaa** » Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:00 pm

wanderer wrote: ↑Mon Nov 06, 2023 5:16 am 1) Get your steering wheel re-covered. You don't say where you are, but if In the UK or Ireland then I can recommend someone.

2) Automatic? What type of shifter so you have? If the old style then you can change to the newer style from china.

3) Automatic? Then consider a Racechip XLR unit or Flashtool XFP transmission upgrade.

4) Before doing anything else, change the aerial to a stubby aerial.

5) What type of sound / speaker system so you have? An amp upgrade may help. I have a Vibe Audio unit for the E89

Not in up or Ireland and i have an automatic! So ill definitely consider those

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