The 3.5i is dead, long live the 2.8i!

[Zed_Steve]

That looks great in Mineral Grey, really suits the car

Because that's what's left when you choose the model identification deletion option. I was fed up with the Z4 on the boot & sides snagging the micro clothes and then having to remove all the threads from behind the badges - that was the only reason.

I'd definitely lose the M badges, just look wrong an a non M car
It really wont take much to do. Just blow some mild warm air on them with a hair dryer or heatgun, then gently prise away at the badges with your fingers. Then run a finger over any glue residue left on, it should role off fairly easily. That's how I removed mine, and didn't cause any damage to the paintwork.

 

[ronk]

Just blow some mild warm air on them with a hair dryer or heatgun, then gently prise away at the badges with your fingers.

Isn't there a trick with loop of dental floss to slice under the decal after the warming?

 

[Zed_Steve]

Just blow some mild warm air on them with a hair dryer or heatgun, then gently prise away at the badges with your fingers.

Isn't there a trick with loop of dental floss to slice under the decal after the warming?

You can do it that way, but I found it didn't take long for them to work loose after gentle prodding and pushing with my fingers.

 

[ric19]

Welcome to the 28i club, I dont think there are that many of us in fact I have never seen another 28 on the road (and I've looked !!)

 

[Filtermike]

I have had my 2.8i M Sport 3 weeks - I read that running in was only 300 Miles?

 

[Zee4]

The best colour combo IMHO, love it!

 

[InvisibleName]

I have had my 2.8i M Sport 3 weeks - I read that running in was only 300 Miles?

Guess you didn't read the manual then?!

 

[Filtermike]

Yes you are totally correct just re- read manual - tyres, brake system, clutch are 300 miles but engine and final drive are 1200 miles lucky I have only done 307 miles then!

 

[Filtermike]

Yes you are totally correct just re- read manual - tyres, brake system, clutch are 300 miles but engine and final drive are 1200 miles lucky I have only done 307 miles then!

Welcome to the 28i club, I dont think there are that many of us in fact I have never seen another 28 on the road (and I've looked !!)

 

[Angie4m]

Welcome to the 28i club, I dont think there are that many of us in fact I have never seen another 28 on the road (and I've looked !!)

More than us 35is folks. DVLA data shows 52 manual & 34 auto (one SORN) 28i's non M Sport and 230 manual & 234 (one SORN) Auto M Sport models. So 550 28i's vs 225 35is's of which only 1 is SORN.

That's only up to quarter 1 for 2014 so this will have changed somewhat especially since the offers in the last few months.

However there are less 18i's than 28i's but more than 35is's. The most popular model is the 23i!

 

[ronk]

Where does the 3.0l fit in?

 

[Angie4m]

Where does the 3.0l fit in?

There is 1,293 in total in the UK of which 762 are autos.

 

[DarkSide24]

Out of interest, is the M badge standard on the M Sport models? My M Sport Z4 is a 63 plate 'facelifted' model, took delivery 7 months ago and doesn't have them. I'd noticed that M Sport models across the range e.g. 4 Series do have them.

Cheers!

 

[Angie4m]

Out of interest, is the M badge standard on the M Sport models? My M Sport Z4 is a 63 plate 'facelifted' model, took delivery 7 months ago and doesn't have them. I'd noticed that M Sport models across the range e.g. 4 Series do have them.

Cheers!

It is standard but has only been so in the past 5/6 months on the Z4. They look like oversized tie pins to me or for those who want to remove them you could possibly make them into cuff links

 

[Nezzy33]

Good choice - like the colour combo as well.

I have 4600 miles on my 28i now and it's still as sweet as a nut. The more miles you put on it, the freer it rev's and the better mpg you get. It still puts a grin on my face.

Doesn't stop me looking at Autotrader for a 35is though!!

 

[ric19]

Just short of 9k on mine and concur with the above

 

[ronk]

Loving the colours, my interior is walnut...stunning in my opinion. Must agree with Titantim, the 'M' badge does look a bit like a 'stick on' afterthought

I've just seen a display in Durham today and couldn't agree more. A defianate afterthought on the wrong size!
If was on my car it would be coming off.
The zed they had displayed was a 18i

 

[TitanTim]

The M badges appeared I think from April build, have one on the 1er along with the ///M logos on the brake calipers, alloys, gear knob, steering wheel, boot lid and my fave an M135i hologram on the black panel display that lights up when you fire her up, just so I don't forget I'm driving a non M car :lol:





The M badge looks ridiculous on the Z4 as it sits with the chrome indicators and SDrive model script so looks far too cluttered. I guess the way to go is to remove the indicators

Tim.

 

[RX-78]

InvisibleName,
Hi, just came across this thread whilst I was thinking about changing spec on my ordered 28i (auto).

Do you have opotional adaptive suspension? Everyone seems to have different opinion on this option.....

 

[TitanTim]

InvisibleName,
Hi, just came across this thread whilst I was thinking about changing spec on my ordered 28i (auto).

Do you have opotional adaptive suspension? Everyone seems to have different opinion on this option.....

If I went for another E89 with runflats I think adaptive would be the first option I would tick. Obviously different but love it on my M135i as it makes the car much comfortable and pleasurable to drive when you want it to be. It would interesting to know on the E89 if adaptive would be worth it if the car is fitted with non runflats as it's the runflats that spoiled the E89 for me.

Tim.