Z4 E86 Coupe modifications so far .............Latest update - PCB Flappy Paddle change to left down change and right up .

[True-Blue]

With the money you’ve put into this car, if you haven’t already, I’d be looking at specialist ‘agreed value’ insurance.

Seems to be a post here, or on FB chat groups, every other week about how minor bumps are writing Z’S off.

 

[j3nks79]

What size tyre are you thinking about running on the rear?
I run a 10J ET40 255/35/18 and no rubbing

Have bought 265/35 for the rear and 235/40 for the front so fingers crossed that they fit ok .

That’s going to be tight.
Make sure you get some pics up once fitted they are lovely wheels.

 

[1536Z4]

I’d be looking at specialist ‘agreed value’ insurance.

I have all the modifications covered etc but you have a very good point and I do need to look at specialist agreed value cover when it goes back on the road . Any recommendations ??

 

[1536Z4]

That’s going to be tight.
Make sure you get some pics up once fitted they are lovely wheels.

Apparently there are E85 and E86 non M running with these sizes in the states so should be ok ( famous last words ) Can always get the arches rolled I suppose
Will get some photos up when done

 

[Mr Tidy]

Have bought 265/35 for the rear and 235/40 for the front so fingers crossed that they fit ok .

They ought to be OK.

My MC had 19" CSL Reps fitted when I bought it with 235/35 front and 265/30 rear tyres that didn't rub - well not after I wound the coil-overs quite a bit higher and got the spacers removed! :lol:

 

[j3nks79]

Have bought 265/35 for the rear and 235/40 for the front so fingers crossed that they fit ok .

They ought to be OK.

My MC had 19" CSL Reps fitted when I bought it with 235/35 front and 265/30 rear tyres that didn't rub - well not after I wound the coil-overs quite a bit higher and got the spacers removed! :lol:

The M has a different track on the back compared to standard coupe.

 

[Mr Tidy]

The M has a different track on the back compared to standard coupe.

True, but the wheels have different offsets so probably not much difference. The wheelarches are the same size!

 

[j3nks79]

:thumbsdown:

The M has a different track on the back compared to standard coupe.

True, but the wheels have different offsets so probably not much difference. The wheelarches are the same size!

Not quite the way to look at it. A CSL rear 9.5J with ET27 will fit a M without scrubbing.
Stick that same wheel on a standard coupe and it will rub on the outer wheel arch.

I know this because I’ve tried it.

 

[1536Z4]

well not after I wound the coil-overs quite a bit higher and got the spacers removed!

I hope you noticed I got them in your favourite colour again

 

[Mr Tidy]

I hope you noticed I got them in your favourite colour again

I did, but it's your car so your choice. They are great wheels (even in black) so I'm looking forward to seeing how they look fitted.

 

[N4LLY]

Jeesh Tony,

You have been busy. Most excellent work !

 

[True-Blue]

I’d be looking at specialist ‘agreed value’ insurance.

I have all the modifications covered etc but you have a very good point and I do need to look at specialist agreed value cover when it goes back on the road . Any recommendations ??

Not specifically, but im conscious of this myself with the Alpina as valuations can be difficult with so few comparables. I understand that Adrian Flux can sometimes be decent with modified and/or rare cars - but I’m not sure on this. I’m going to do some research into specific agreed, value classic policies, but you’d need a modified car policy

 

[1536Z4]

You have been busy. Most excellent work !

Just a bit Thanks Sean

 

[1536Z4]

I’m going to do some research into specific agreed, value classic policies, but you’d need a modified car policy

 

[B21]

I’d be looking at specialist ‘agreed value’ insurance.

I have all the modifications covered etc but you have a very good point and I do need to look at specialist agreed value cover when it goes back on the road . Any recommendations ??

I use Aidrian Flux on my 35is...added another 20k of cover for £40!

 

[1536Z4]

I use Aidrian Flux on my 35is...added another 20k of cover for £40!

Thanks B21

 

[1536Z4]

Perfect tyre/rim combo, and I believe the offsets are just fine too.

Lets hope so I spent ages on forums and "will they fit" etc before taking the plunge

 

[Ed Doe]

Have bought 265/35 for the rear and 235/40 for the front so fingers crossed that they fit ok .

Just to add my tuppence-orth into this chat, I'm running 265/40 rear tyres on a 10J wheel, and 245/40 fronts on an 8.5J wheel. Yes it is an M, so the offsets will necessarily be different to the non-M models, but basically imo YES, the alloy widths and the tyre dimensions you have selected will physically fit in the arches, provided the selected offset isn't too aggressive!

 

[1536Z4]

265/40 rear tyres

Hi Ed . The EC7 look good on yours Interested to know why you went with 40`s rather than 35 `s on the rear or are M`s different ?

Thanks

 

[Ed Doe]

Hi Ed . The EC7 look good on yours Interested to know why you went with 40`s rather than 35 `s on the rear or are M`s different ?
Thanks

Cheers

I inherited the tyre sizes from the previous owner, but the M has 225/45 profile fronts and 255/40 rears as standard anyway, so yes slightly chunkier than the non-M models.

the 265/40 rears are quite hard to find (and quite expensive as a consequence), but being a bit of a tart I do like how they look - and I do think there's a noticeable benefit to the ride...