Basic upgrades / mods for E89s

[mr wilks]

I just emailed them, I am wondering if they are compatible with the 35i due to the different rear vallance. I am going to Zedfest from Plymouth on the 5th July so could stop in for the work or assessment and work on the way home.
Will let you know.
You attending the 'fest'??

No not attending but i have been in the past , its a great event

 

[step_change]

Those exhaust tips transform the back of the car. Next time I am working up in that area I will get my exhaust tips done like yours. Simply put, is it a question if sawing off the old ones and a sort of jubilee clip for the new ones?

 

[mr wilks]

Those exhaust tips transform the back of the car. Next time I am working up in that area I will get my exhaust tips done like yours. Simply put, is it a question if sawing off the old ones and a sort of jubilee clip for the new ones?

He neatly cut the old ones off with some specialist tool , then once the new ones are temp fitted on props he welded them on , well under a hour total time for both

 

[Anonymous]

FOR SALE. Bought the angel eye upgrade as per link but have since discovered they're not the correct ones for my 09 35i with HID's. To save me returning, does anyone want them? £20.
Will have to find the right ones. I thought they were all universally suitable, apparently not.

 

[mr wilks]

FOR SALE. Bought the angel eye upgrade as per link but have since discovered they're not the correct ones for my 09 35i with HID's. To save me returning, does anyone want them? £20.
Will have to find the right ones. I thought they were all universally suitable, apparently not.

:? you 100% sure on that :?

 

[Anonymous]

No!
But if I put my vehicle in to the checker (which I did after I'd bought them , doh) I get a red message saying not suitable?
Totally confused - nothing new there then.

 

[enzed4]

I think it's the same across all of the E89's? I bought mine locally and the listing didn't specifically mention Z4 but the seller was happy to refund if they didn't fit. They came as a fit for:
* E92 3-Series Coupes | (2006-2010)
* E93 3-Series Convertibles | (2006-2010)
* E87 1 Series Coupes | (2007 - 2013)
* E60 5 Series LCI | (2007 - 2010 Facelift Models ONLY)
My point being that it must be a pretty common fit - I'd be surprised if what you bought didn't fit, especially if they were recommended/linked on this forum :?

 

[Beeacon]

It’s as if the Z4 doesn’t exist when it comes to these ‘compatible vehicles’. Never seem to find things that fit the Z4, you have to search trough the forums and look at part numbers etc instead.

 

[Nictrix]

FOR SALE. Bought the angel eye upgrade as per link but have since discovered they're not the correct ones for my 09 35i with HID's. To save me returning, does anyone want them? £20.
Will have to find the right ones. I thought they were all universally suitable, apparently not.

Whats wrong that they dont fit?
I have Z4 led lights in my X6 and they fit fine.

 

[sunnydays]

FOR SALE. Bought the angel eye upgrade as per link but have since discovered they're not the correct ones for my 09 35i with HID's. To save me returning, does anyone want them? £20.
Will have to find the right ones. I thought they were all universally suitable, apparently not.

In what way do they not fit

 

[Silverstar]

It is down to the seller to include or excludes car makes and models in the compatible list in eBay. So if it should be there but it isn't that is down to the seller.

 

[Silverstar]

No!
But if I put my vehicle in to the checker (which I did after I'd bought them , doh) I get a red message saying not suitable?
Totally confused - nothing new there then.

I have a 2009 30i and they are the same bulbs, H8. I believe all E89 Z4's use the same H8 bulbs for the halos. So what you have purchased are correct. The seller simply has not listed the Z4 in the compatibility list hence the reason why the Z4 is showing as incompatible.

 

[Silverstar]

upgraded angel eyes to bright white from yellow £21.90
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Angel-Eye-H8 ... 2749.l2649

this makes such a massive difference on pre LCI models & takes 5 mins a side to switch over

I can't see very clearly in your photo but is the outer ring much dimmer then the inner ring?

 

[Silverstar]

I like the design of the LCI indicators (mine also came with them fitted), but I've never understood why they're 'chrome' - nothing else on the car is so they don't really 'fit' the rest of the vehicle.
I wonder what a better option would be? Black would be lost on a black car, white too contrasting. Maybe a satin silver or something that matches the wheels a bit better?

I can't make up my mind if to upgrade to the LCI side repeater on my Sapphire Black Z4 since like you say the chrome sticks out too much especially on a black car and there is no other chrome on my car and painting them black would get lost. Satin silver is interesting or perhaps a satin gunmetal grey? mmm not sure! :?

 

[enzed4]

upgraded angel eyes to bright white from yellow £21.90
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Angel-Eye-H8 ... 2749.l2649

this makes such a massive difference on pre LCI models & takes 5 mins a side to switch over

I can't see very clearly in your photo but is the outer ring much dimmer then the inner ring?

Unfortunately yes, the design is not great. Nothing to do with the bulbs themselves.

I like the design of the LCI indicators (mine also came with them fitted), but I've never understood why they're 'chrome' - nothing else on the car is so they don't really 'fit' the rest of the vehicle.
I wonder what a better option would be? Black would be lost on a black car, white too contrasting. Maybe a satin silver or something that matches the wheels a bit better?

I can't make up my mind if to upgrade to the LCI side repeater on my Sapphire Black Z4 since like you say the chrome sticks out too much especially on a black car and there is no other chrome on my car and painting them black would get lost. Satin silver is interesting or perhaps a satin gunmetal grey? mmm not sure! :?

I'd like to see that (gunmetal grey), especially if it's a close colour to the wheels

 

[Nictrix]

I like the design of the LCI indicators (mine also came with them fitted), but I've never understood why they're 'chrome' - nothing else on the car is so they don't really 'fit' the rest of the vehicle.
I wonder what a better option would be? Black would be lost on a black car, white too contrasting. Maybe a satin silver or something that matches the wheels a bit better?

I can't make up my mind if to upgrade to the LCI side repeater on my Sapphire Black Z4 since like you say the chrome sticks out too much especially on a black car and there is no other chrome on my car and painting them black would get lost. Satin silver is interesting or perhaps a satin gunmetal grey? mmm not sure! :?

I took the originals off years ago and sprayed them with a smoked tint as I didn't want the chrome versions.
I like it, its not a completely professional job which someone on here pointed out but definitely looks a whole lot better than white.

 

[FabZ4]

I want to upgrade my Angel eyes from yellow to bright white but the part number in the first post is no longer available on e bay. Does anyone have another source or do I have to get the oem part from BMW?

 

[mr wilks]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-CREE-LED-80W-Angel-Eyes-Halo-Light-H8-Bulb-E60-E82-E89-E90-E92-E70-X5-E71-X6-/333106840399. Should do the job

 

[Marekdawg]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-CREE-LED-80W-Angel-Eyes-Halo-Light-H8-Bulb-E60-E82-E89-E90-E92-E70-X5-E71-X6-/333106840399. Should do the job

+1 I have a set and the change was well worth it! Easy fit also, as long as your hands arent too big

 

[Frankie169]

Loving the look of the Exhaust tips, you say you had them fitted, how easy is it to DIY and a link to where to buy them would be great
Thanks