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I thought I'd share my experiences after 4 years plus of owning a 35I e89. I have owned a 2.5 e85, and a Z4MR prior to the e89. I needed an automatic gear change and the 35I seemed to fit the bill! The car had 32,000 miles on it when I bought it, DCT, i drive etc, adaptive suspension, basic...

After reading sunnydays' thread on his wrap to the 35is I have decided to follow suit. I looked at various 'wrappers' and decided to use the same company as him. Picking a colour is very personal but I wanted to find something that was totally different from silver. Also, I wanted to keep to...

I'm meeting up with Tony and Ruth 'Guiseley' and their Cayman for a catch up and a drive around North Wales next Sunday morning. The Evo triangle and several other great roads will be sampled as usual! If anyone fancies joining us we'll be meeting up at Starbucks Queensferry at 9:30 am - the...

I've been looking at ways to improve the car's rear end. I think we all agree the back view is the most 'challenging' on the e89. :lol: I'm not convinced the rear m sport bumper is an improvement over the se. I might try wrapping the lower section on my se in black c.f.to see how it looks. The...

Swapped my run flats for a set of rain sport 3s. Rears needed replacing and Tyres on the Drive wanted £400 to replace all four with standard sizes. I've read that it would be improvement but wow. Car is so much better. Steering has more feel and the adaptive suspension now feels as though it's...

I've just fitted non run flats to my 35I so I've two front tyres in very good condition for sale. 2015 dates on them, guessing 6mm tread. £50 if anyone wants them.

Thought I'd post a few pics of my car. White halos, stubby, gloss black wheels and side indicators. Part debadged. One of my RX8. They are looking more alike every day!

Now I've owned my 35I for a few weeks the modding has begun! :) Stubby aeriel, white leds, exhaust mod, gloss black wheels, part debadged and some black lci side indicators on their way from Germany. Sort of a silver and black thing going on :D Ill get some pics sorted next week. I've read...

Had my car a few weeks now and after a good blast at the National Meet have begun to consider how I might improve the car. It seems plenty quick enough but doubtless I will get it remapped at some point :evil: I wasn't over impressed with the run flats and so that's maybe where I should start...

Well, having had two E85s including 9 years with a Z4M :o I have finally moved on to an E89. I always loved the E89 in silver, I thought the colour really suited the lines of the car. I also rather like the 293 alloys as they are different from most other BMW styles. Anyhow I saw a car that...

Well after 9 years and 48,000 trouble free free miles it's time to move on. :( I always knew it would be tough selling the Zed but I think now is the time. The good news is that the car is going to another forumite who hopefully will get as much pleasure as I did from the car. I will still...

I've arranged a scenic run around North Wales for this weekend. A few forum members are attending. I'm aware it's the England/Wales mega meet and I am posting this now in case anyone who can't attend that meet for whatever reason fancies a drive on some of Wales' best roads. Will be including...

I'll post this in the 'M' section as I know a lot of cars are nearing inspection 2 these days. :) My service indicator told me I had 6,800 miles until inspection 2 but as the car is now 8 years old I decided it might be time to change the diff/gearbox oils anyway so I eventually spoke to Pete...

not sure if this has been posted before. Mind , are you allowed to put 'M' badges on non 'M' walls?? :) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bmw-Roadster-Silver-Badge-Size/dp/B009NYDUR4/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1365026098&sr=8-10

Well sun is out for a change and SWMBO is in Poland so I'm heading for the Lakes tomorrow. After having the Yorks run cancelled last week I fancy a blst around some decnt roads. If anyone else fancies a run out let me know and we can meet up for a cuppa :) .

Well, I've spent some money on the 'M' this month, the first money for 18 months. :) Had a four wheel alignment done, then fitted a new pair of front tyres and finally today had an oil service done. Batemens in the Lakes were, as always superb, if only all BMW dealers had their attitude. Car...

I know the Z4s have these on other models to increase noise in cabin, does the Z4M have this too? Just wondered as I was in mate's M3 and there seemed to be a very nice rasp coming from somewhere under the dash making me wonder if the M3 has a sound generator and of course the Z4M?

After 3 years matt wrapped gone from this:- and this:- to this with carbon weave wrap:-

Just looking at all the non 'M' cars fitting quad exhausts and wondered if it was the equivalent of putting a banana down your trousers to make your penis look bigger :D Now we usually flame anyone for sticking 'M' badges on non 'M' cars but isn't the quad exhaust mod an even greater attempt...

thought I'd see if anyone fancies a run into North Wales a week Sunday. Tonytwocoops has been nagging me and we've decided a Spring drive around the Evo triangle and some hopefully quiet 'B' roads will b e just the thing to shake off a few cobwebs. Those who've been before know that the roads...