My space grey 35i (update on last page)

[nuebbes]

This post shows the evolution of my 35i Z4 from day one from date of the buy to latest stage of the improvement-evolution. You should not spend too long on the first pages, but it is great to follow the evolution process to the latest pics and updates on the last page.
I hope you will enjoy the evolution of my Z4 on the following pages.
My plan is to develop my own Z4 e89 ///M by myself. Enjoy the design-process...

Hi,

in November I bought my 35i at Kohl Automobile (AC Schnitzer) - almost fully equipped (except M-Package and TV-function).



I love this car and the design, but some small changes must occur...

First step were AC Schnitzer lowering springs:

Because of no insurance coverage in the winter weather w/o winter-tires in Germany, I used the OEM 19" rims with 235/35 R19 and 265/30 R19 winter-tires.
In addition I installed 24 mm H&R spacers:

Next steps:

- front-bumper enhancement (already occured today but no pictures available yet) - perhaps M-front bumper installation -> I already bought it but I love my beautifications at the actual front, so I am not sure anymore...
- 19" BMW wheels for the summer-season-setup (design almost decided)
- JB4
- BMW Performance kidneys (perhaps)
- LCI headlamps or white LED angel eyes
- LCI side markers

Cheers from Cologne,
Phil

 

[Stark]

Great review and great pics too

 

[metal licker]

Hi nuebbes welcome to the forum
Great pics

 

[Maniac]

Too many M sports on here.. Best to make good on the non m sport body IMHO! I've really grown to love the fact my car is not M sport as M sport is common due to 20i offers here in the uk. The non m sport bumpers are fab! Especially on the 35i and better still black as it hides the gaping mouth and highlights the lower grey intakes! Also love the 296 wheels. I know they have a bad rep due to cracking but they look stunning and that diamond cut face of the 296 really shines in the light.

 

[Stark]

You northerners have no taste. You'd put a bag of chips and a pint of bitter on the front if you could!!!

 

[metal licker]

You northerners have no taste. You'd put a bag of chips and a pint of bitter on the front if you could!!!

 

[sars]

hello and welcome, some great looking photos there

 

[Maniac]

You northerners have no taste. You'd put a bag of chips and a pint of bitter on the front if you could!!!

Nah we just know what looks good and don't need to copy others.. eh Nick? As I recall you bought a non M sport, felt left out of the masses and stuck an M sport bumper on the front... some of us are secure in what we have

Bloody southerners always insecure and needing to be the same as everyone else...

 

[Maniac]

BTW.. Great looking car OP!

 

[Stark]

You northerners have no taste. You'd put a bag of chips and a pint of bitter on the front if you could!!!

Nah we just know what looks good and don't need to copy others...

So how do you explain you modelling your looks on Ant from Ant & Dec??

 

[Maniac]

You northerners have no taste. You'd put a bag of chips and a pint of bitter on the front if you could!!!

Nah we just know what looks good and don't need to copy others...

So how do you explain you modelling your looks on Ant from Ant & Dec??

My point is made.. insecure, so insecure you need to resort to getting personal... lol...

Sorry OP as usual posts get a bit hijacked...

 

[RubyBlueZ4MC]

nuebbes, welcome You have a lovely looking car there and some amazing pics of it. You should enter the monthly photo comp sometime.

 

[Stark]

Sorry OP, Maniac brings the beast out in me :evil:

 

[deka]

brilliant nice z

 

[jimbo1958]

Very nice indeed.

 

[rhodesey35iM]

Is that the real registration plate neubbes or is it a show plate?

Nice car.

 

[craig3.2]

Very nice car and pics. Welcome to the forum,and good post/write up also...look forward to seeing some updated pics as well

 

[nuebbes]

@all: Thank you very much for the warm welcome !

I will post updates as soon as the weather will be better.

nuebbes, welcome You have a lovely looking car there and some amazing pics of it. You should enter the monthly photo comp sometime.

Why not - which one would you suggest for the photo comp?

Is that the real registration plate neubbes or is it a show plate?

Nice car.

That is the official real registration plate.
I am living in the "BM"-area and I had a lot of luck that this combination was available. :wink:

 

[RubyBlueZ4MC]

@all: Thank you very much for the warm welcome !

I will post updates as soon as the weather will be better.

nuebbes, welcome You have a lovely looking car there and some amazing pics of it. You should enter the monthly photo comp sometime.

Why not - which one would you suggest for the photo comp?

I quite like 2nd, 3rd and the end black and white ones personally. You take a nice pic

 

[nuebbes]

Long time off...

In the meantime I made some changes, which do not (all) refer to my winter setup anymore...

First I enhanced: the N-front:

After having the first spring temperatures 2 weeks ago, I already mounted my BMW Performance summer wheels (too early, because winter came back):

In addition I already mounted the summer wheels to our 125i convertible. Both cars have the same 19" wheel-design in the summer-setup, now.

Next changes: M-front bumper and BMW Performance kidneys (sorry @Maniac):