Z4 No10 , , 35i manual / subtle mods + a few wheel changes

[mr wilks]

I am interested how you plan to improve the suspension, as your move from a driver-focused car to an GT car.

As I can honestly say my move to MSport suspension to Coilovers totally transformed the car, and able to out handle cars with Adaptive-suspension.

Not planning to do anything with the suspension :? as you point out its primarily a GT car which incidentally is a major factor in changing from the ZM :wink: bought primarily to enjoy driving long roadtrips so won't be trying to turn it into something its not

 

[benv6]

Congrats Mr wilks, I think you will be stuck with this one for years as it will be hard to replace with a similar budget !

Have you changed the exhaust tips already ? If so, more pics plz

 

[IRD]

The new wheels look lovely. I have had a lot of different cars over the years from a Ford Pop with a side-valve engine to a Porsche Cayman. Of all of them my favourite was an E89 MSport in Melbourne Red. I loved how the car looked and the interior iwas beautiful. As you say they make great tourers rather than out and out sports cars. An excellent choice.

 

[DibbleCorse]

Nice buy Sir, look forward to hearing how it all pans out and those wheels look great.

 

[Busterboo]

Which non-RFTs will it be on?

 

[craig3.2]

The wheels look good,Andy

 

[extaz]

Very happy to know that we have a resident consultant/expert with such a deep background in E89s. I bought mine rather impulsively and because it seemed like a gem but I am still a newbie with BMW and still learning.
Your choice is drop dead gorgeous. Don't think I have seen that color red in the USA. Finding one that has had some wear items replaced is also a bonus.
Your current driving profile for the new car is very much like mine. I don't feel a need to be tempted by more power anymore and the ride in normal is fine with me. Of course I yield to temptation caused by the exhaust burble and pop when conditions are very favorable.
Looking forward to your posts and good fortune with number ten.

 

[mr wilks]

Which non-RFTs will it be on?

The 326s once refurbed will be on Uni Rainsport 3s 225 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
the Veemanns on MPS 235 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
Thoughts welcomed

 

[benv6]

Which non-RFTs will it be on?

The 326s once refurbed will be on Uni Rainsport 3s 225 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
the Veemanns on MPS 235 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
Thoughts welcomed

I'd be very carefull going 235 35 19 front ... I am on 225 35 19 and experiencing some rubbing when locking the steering wheel to the left ... it is minimal but still ...

 

[mr wilks]

Which non-RFTs will it be on?

The 326s once refurbed will be on Uni Rainsport 3s 225 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
the Veemanns on MPS 235 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
Thoughts welcomed

I'd be very carefull going 235 35 19 front ... I am on 225 35 19 and experiencing some rubbing when locking the steering wheel to the left ... it is minimal but still ...

The 235 35 are going on 8.5js though :? 296s & 326s only 8j

 

[Smartbear]

Which non-RFTs will it be on?

The 326s once refurbed will be on Uni Rainsport 3s 225 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
the Veemanns on MPS 235 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
Thoughts welcomed

I'd be very carefull going 235 35 19 front ... I am on 225 35 19 and experiencing some rubbing when locking the steering wheel to the left ... it is minimal but still ...

Your fronts rub with standard sizes Ben? Don't get that on mine, have you checked your wheel arch liners are fitted properly?
Rob

 

[Busterboo]

Which non-RFTs will it be on?

The 326s once refurbed will be on Uni Rainsport 3s 225 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
the Veemanns on MPS 235 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
Thoughts welcomed

Thoughts?
"The rear 326s were also replaced by owner approx 18 months ago after splits in both rims"
Since you have the Veemanns now, you can bin the 326s. They'll crack eventually and you don't need 'em, anyway, because ...

"Uni Rainsport 3s"
Do you live above the tree line? No? Then you don't need winter tyres.
So, a waste of money, because you'll have the excellent ...

"MPS"
Very probably the next tyres I'll put on my 35iS. Had them on a 911. Excellent, although ...

"34psi front - 36psi rear"
Adequate at the front on 19s, but 36 would be sharper.
Woeful on the rear. 20% under pressure.

 

[jamie_z4]

The 326s once refurbed will be on Uni Rainsport 3s 225 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
the Veemanns on MPS 235 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
Thoughts welcomed

I'd be very carefull going 235 35 19 front ... I am on 225 35 19 and experiencing some rubbing when locking the steering wheel to the left ... it is minimal but still ...

Your fronts rub with standard sizes Ben? Don't get that on mine, have you checked your wheel arch liners are fitted properly?
Rob

as above , theres something definatley not right if your rubbing on oem wheel and oem tyre sizes :?

 

[mr wilks]

Which non-RFTs will it be on?

The 326s once refurbed will be on Uni Rainsport 3s 225 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
the Veemanns on MPS 235 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
Thoughts welcomed

Thoughts?
"The rear 326s were also replaced by owner approx 18 months ago after splits in both rims"
Since you have the Veemanns now, you can bin the 326s. They'll crack eventually and you don't need 'em, anyway, because ...

"Uni Rainsport 3s"
Do you live above the tree line? No? Then you don't need winter tyres.
So, a waste of money, because you'll have the excellent ...

"MPS"
Very probably the next tyres I'll put on my 35iS. Had them on a 911. Excellent, although ...

"34psi front - 36psi rear"
Adequate at the front on 19s, although 36 would be sharper.
Woeful on the rear. 20% under pressure.

43psi on rear 19s no thanks .
I could have gone MPS both sets but I'm deliberately not doing so as to compare back to back with the Uniroyals which I have ultimate faith in after running them on a variety of vehicles including 340bhp VW Scirocco R .
They aren't intended specifically as "winter" tyres as the car only moves for pleasure purpose .
As for the 326s inevitably cracking ? I think the odds against are in my favour with a softwalled 255 35 tyre wrapped around it + a sympathetic psi of 36 as opposed to minimal sidewall inflated to way over what a 19inch tyre would be on a heavier X5 X6 or 5 series or 7 series

 

[Boyo]

The 326s once refurbed will be on Uni Rainsport 3s 225 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
the Veemanns on MPS 235 35 19 + 255 35 19 34psi front - 36psi rear
Thoughts welcomed

Thoughts?
"The rear 326s were also replaced by owner approx 18 months ago after splits in both rims"
Since you have the Veemanns now, you can bin the 326s. They'll crack eventually and you don't need 'em, anyway, because ...

"Uni Rainsport 3s"
Do you live above the tree line? No? Then you don't need winter tyres.
So, a waste of money, because you'll have the excellent ...

"MPS"
Very probably the next tyres I'll put on my 35iS. Had them on a 911. Excellent, although ...

"34psi front - 36psi rear"
Adequate at the front on 19s, although 36 would be sharper.
Woeful on the rear. 20% under pressure.

43psi on rear 19s no thanks .
I could have gone MPS both sets but I'm deliberately not doing so as to compare back to back with the Uniroyals which I have ultimate faith in after running them on a variety of vehicles including 340bhp VW Scirocco R .
They aren't intended specifically as "winter" tyres as the car only moves for pleasure purpose .
As for the 326s inevitably cracking ? I think the odds against are in my favour with a softwalled 255 35 tyre wrapped around it + a sympathetic psi of 36 as opposed to minimal sidewall inflated to way over what a 19inch tyre would be on a heavier X5 X6 or 5 series or 7 series

I have recently purchased a low mileage 65 plate 35is which is still on its factory Bridgestone run flats, front 225/35/19 and rears 255/30/19. I am not looking to replace the tyres with non run flats for a while as they have plenty of life left in them. What pressures would you therefore recommend for the run flats please.

 

[mr wilks]

I'm currently on 33psi front 36psi rear on 19inch Bridgestone runflats .
Really cannot wait to get them off , i find the ride , feedback & handling on anything other than smooth dry tarmac truly shocking (6.5mm all round)
Zero compliance or confidence at all in them / quite the opposite with outgoing ZMR on 19inch MPS2s

 

[Bing]

Lovely car Mr W, and those wheels :wub:

 

[LeeZ4MR]

Best E89 to go for, with the full interaction via the manual gearbox to the engine you would never miss the few horsepowers anyway.

Agree and it would be my choice too, Enjoy it Andy.

 

[SeanConnor]

Fine looking motor car Mr Wilks What does Seth Armstrong think ?

 

[Busterboo]

I have recently purchased a low mileage 65 plate 35is which is still on its factory Bridgestone run flats, front 225/35/19 and rears 255/30/19. I am not looking to replace the tyres with non run flats for a while as they have plenty of life left in them. What pressures would you therefore recommend for the run flats please.

mr wilks' reply above is bang right.

You won't know how good your 35iS is until you put non-RFTs on it.

(The pressures for both are on the label on the door sill on the driver's side.)