BMW Z4 sDrive 35i Tuning help - 400hp?

[Maniac]

Don't forget to check with your insurers, if you don't and mash your car then you could be in serious doodoo.

 

[nathannjay]

Don't forget to check with your insurers, if you don't and mash your car then you could be in serious doodoo.

In regards to the non-RFTs or the tuning? I've had an insurance claim for my first Z (stolen and written off within 4 weeks of ownership ouch!!) so I know how difficult they can be!

 

[Rob s]

Thanks for the replies guys, yeah I did think those mods would be needed. I'm seeing some higher mileage 35i's on autotrader at the moment at the 70-80K range - what are your thoughts on this? What issues should i be looking for at these sort of miles? Do you guys have any horror stories for your own E89 Zeds?

thanks!

Nathan

Sounds good to me - I'm into the 2nd week of ownership of the new 35i. Wow what a car! I'm very impressed with it so far.

I've only had 1 day of dry roads so I've been unable to really put the power down but so far so good. The car came with the standard Bridgestone RFTs but they have plenty of tread on so I won't be getting rid of these anytime soon. But I completely agree with your point about tyres, I'll probably look at getting Goodyear F1 Assym 2s all around like I had on my old Z - I was really impressed with the dry grip of these but I'm open to ideas to any alternatives that you guys have gone for.

In regards to turbos, what sort of lifespan would you expect from stock turbos used on the N54? The new motor has 60K miles on the clock, there doesn't seem to be any mechanical issues so far, but it would be great if you happen to know the typical life span of these - so I can prepare myself for a big bill haha!

It depends on a lot of factors but id think somewhere between 100k-120k so you have a while yet id expect.