Moved into the e89 gang

[Mr Tidy]

Glad you have the new one now Mr Bear - it must have felt like a long week!

Looking forward to your impressions compared to your previous one.

Enjoy.

 

[Number5]

Nice Rob,
Have you let Zedward get at it yet ?? :evil:

 

[ronk]

I liked my E85 3.0l and I still like them - but I like my E89's more! (one3.0l and now the 35is)

 

[freemadw]

Don't think the 30i has a sound generator. The E89 is a relatively heavy car (around 1500kg), I haven't driven an E85, but they do look like a lighter, smaller car.
Anyway, great looking car, hope you enjoy it.
Cheers, Dave

 

[Stuartt]

Glad it's now at home with you Rob.

Did you also pick up your new pipe and slippers ?

I'll have to come and see it

Stuart

 

[Taz]

enjoy

 

[Smurfalot]

Nice one. Thou shalt not regret it! I haven't!

 

[markeg]

Ah, you must still be undecided Rob. You haven't changed your signature yet

 

[Spikey]

Very very interested in your views on the switch to e89 - prices are getting tempting but I suppose until you drive one you don't really know if it's your cup of tea!

Keep us updated

 

[hopz121]

Car looks great Rob,

Looking forward to seeing the daylight pictures soon

How you finding it compared to the E85?

Ash

 

[Smartbear]

Ah, you must still be undecided Rob. You haven't changed your signature yet

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I've been trying to do this but computer says no :sos:
Rob

 

[Smartbear]

Car looks great Rob,

Looking forward to seeing the daylight pictures soon

How you finding it compared to the E85?

Ash

Hi Ash, early days yet but I'm very pleased so far-I really liked the 3litre n52 engine in my e85 so made sure my e89 had the same engine-it's the best power-plant I've experienced
Rob

 

[hopz121]

Car looks great Rob,

Looking forward to seeing the daylight pictures soon

How you finding it compared to the E85?

Ash

Hi Ash, early days yet but I'm very pleased so far-I really liked the 3litre n52 engine in my e85 so made sure my e89 had the same engine-it's the best power-plant I've experienced
Rob

Nice to hear that Rob,

I don't think many of E89 3.0 N52 engines are around so you have done well to find a good example. It's a great engine too and pretty bullet proof.

Are you sticking with the 18inch wheels?

Ash

 

[Smartbear]

Thanks Ash, the 19's look better but I'm conscious of reducing the ride quality :?
Il probably err on the side of caution & stick with my 18's (unless a bargain set of 19's turn up & I can sneak them past mrs Smartbear) :lol:
Rob

 

[Pastry]

Thanks Ash, the 19's look better but I'm conscious of reducing the ride quality :?
Il probably err on the side of caution & stick with my 18's (unless a bargain set of 19's turn up & I can sneak them past mrs Smartbear) :lol:
Rob

When we next meet for a drive Rob we'll swap cars for a bit as you know I dying to test out a 3.0 I'm sure you'll find my 19's on non R/Fs are no harsher than your 18's on R/Fs.
Just tell SWMBO that 19" wheels are compulsory in France

 

[Smartbear]

Thanks Ash, the 19's look better but I'm conscious of reducing the ride quality :?
Il probably err on the side of caution & stick with my 18's (unless a bargain set of 19's turn up & I can sneak them past mrs Smartbear) :lol:
Rob

When we next meet for a drive Rob we'll swap cars for a bit as you know I dying to test out a 3.0 I'm sure you'll find my 19's on non R/Fs are no harsher than your 18's on R/Fs.
Just tell SWMBO that 19" wheels are compulsory in France

She's wise to such diversion tactics :lol:
Defo swap cars for a drive mate
Rob

 

[ronk]

Thanks Ash, the 19's look better but I'm conscious of reducing the ride quality :?
Il probably err on the side of caution & stick with my 18's (unless a bargain set of 19's turn up & I can sneak them past mrs Smartbear) :lol:
Rob

I sold my E89 3.0l m sport in September and it had 326 with runflats - i didn't have any complaints.
Happy enough to have the same rubber on the 35is.

 

[Nanu]

Thanks Ash, the 19's look better but I'm conscious of reducing the ride quality :?
Il probably err on the side of caution & stick with my 18's (unless a bargain set of 19's turn up & I can sneak them past mrs Smartbear) :lol:
Rob

I sold my E89 3.0l m sport in September and it had 326 with runflats - i didn't have any complaints.
Happy enough to have the same rubber on the 35is.

The adaptive suspension helps the ride also IMHO

 

[ronk]

Thanks Ash, the 19's look better but I'm conscious of reducing the ride quality :?
Il probably err on the side of caution & stick with my 18's (unless a bargain set of 19's turn up & I can sneak them past mrs Smartbear) :lol:
Rob

I sold my E89 3.0l m sport in September and it had 326 with runflats - i didn't have any complaints.
Happy enough to have the same rubber on the 35is.

The adaptive suspension helps the ride also IMHO

Without a doubt - but it was ok on the previous car without.