Quicksilver

[sammyz]

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!

 

[Smartbear]

Nice, I had an rx8 a few years ago (evolve ltd edition) is yours the 190 or the 231? Such a smooth good sounding engine, not unlike the 6 pot BMW in some ways
Rob

 

[sammyz]

It's a 231. Been faultless for two years and use it every day for work. Stop start every day and never a problem. Great cars if you find a good one and incredibly cheap to buy - but not to run!

 

[MACK]

It's a 231. Been faultless for two years and use it every day for work. Stop start every day and never a problem. Great cars if you find a good one and incredibly cheap to buy - but not to run!

I take it you don't commute too far then, like you say great fun to drive especially when you can put your foot down, but not exactly great on fuel!

 

[sammyz]

I do 20-30 miles a day to work in Liverpool then around city so not too far but all city driving. 18 mpg or thereabouts
Shame really as they are great sports cars, incredible road holding and addictive engine with a 9:5 red line.

 

[paulgs1000]

Your E89 looks very purposeful John - not always something I would say about the E89 but the looks are growing on me.

Your RX8 is an absolute peach - seen it and heard it - fabulous condition and amazing sound.

How you getting on driving the new Zed?

 

[sammyz]

I'm very impressed with e89. You can potter about in it as a smart posers coupe or stick it in sport and away you go. The dct gearbox is a cracker and the car handles well.
Next up will be replacing the run flats in the spring when the rear tyres will be in need of replacement. Also thinking of removing the 35I badge and maybe fitting small 'm sport' badges instead. Now that BMW stick 'm sport' badges on any old car I'm not bothered about it not being an 'm sport' model.

 

[paulgs1000]

I'm very impressed with e89. You can potter about in it as a smart posers coupe or stick it in sport and away you go. The dct gearbox is a cracker and the car handles well.
Next up will be replacing the run flats in the spring when the rear tyres will be in need of replacement. Also thinking of removing the 35I badge and maybe fitting small 'm sport' badges instead. Now that BMW stick 'm sport' badges on any old car I'm not bothered about it not being an 'm sport' model.

Good to hear it handles well and you've got the best of both Interested in the DCT gearbox being well received - that's also good to hear.

Long term M owner can do what they want with badges I should think :lol:

 

[flybobbie]

I had the old RX7, that would do 18 to the gallon, so nothings improved.
And rebuilt the engine twice before I gave up and fitted a Ford engine.

 

[Bing]

Lovely looking motor(s)... You are making me think impure thoughts about dark wheels and silver

 

[sammyz]

Lovely looking motor(s)... You are making me think impure thoughts about dark wheels and silver

Ha ha

 

[jimbo1958]

Nice to see you've stamped your mark on the Zed John.
Loving your RX8 as well.

 

[craig3.2]

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!

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Looking good John.

Two cracking cars.
The rx8 is weird sounding with that rotary engine,but sweet car all the same

Like the new black side repeaters in the z

 

[benv6]

Hi Sammyz,

Where did you get the black indicators from ? Couldn't find them online

 

[sammyz]

Hi Sammyz,

Where did you get the black indicators from ? Couldn't find them online

Contact Johannes in Germany. He will arrange shipping after PayPal payment
His e mail-
[email protected]

 

[sammyz]

A few pics of my latest mods. I think that's it now til Spring. Happy the car is looking a little different to the norm.