New 2009 2010 BMW Z4 - ZPOST
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Go Back   New 2009 2010 BMW Z4 - ZPOST > BMW Z4 Forum (E89) > 2009-Current Z4 Forum (E89) General Discussion

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      12-17-2012, 07:56 PM   #1
army_men
Lieutenant
army_men's Avatar
45
Rep
407
Posts

Drives: E89 Z4 35i
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Canada

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2011 BMW Z4 35i  [10.00]
How do we as Z owners feel about the LCI?

http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=782431

Perhaps not very big of a change, but I do dig the new head light. Now it just makes me wonder about possibility of retrofitting and whether it'd ever be worth it.

thoughts? anyone?
Attached Images
   
__________________

Last edited by army_men; 12-17-2012 at 07:59 PM.. Reason: add photo
Appreciate 0
      12-17-2012, 08:14 PM   #2
SgtGigglebox
Lieutenant
SgtGigglebox's Avatar
United_States
100
Rep
494
Posts

Drives: '13 Atacama 35is
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Washington D.C. Area

iTrader: (0)

Love the lights, not a fan of the side maker change
Appreciate 0
      12-17-2012, 08:43 PM   #3
army_men
Lieutenant
army_men's Avatar
45
Rep
407
Posts

Drives: E89 Z4 35i
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Canada

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2011 BMW Z4 35i  [10.00]
I feel if the side marker was wrapped to black it might look interesting.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      12-17-2012, 09:46 PM   #4
InsanePineapple
Shenanigans
InsanePineapple's Avatar
United_States
79
Rep
1,252
Posts

Drives: See Signature
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Austin, TX

iTrader: (1)

I posted in the main thread. My reaction?



Although I'm a little puzzled by all of the hate from non-Z4 owners in the thread.
__________________

[Current] Tesla Model 3 Performance
[Retired] Audi R8 V10 6MT, BMW i3 BEV, BMW i3 REx, BMW Z4 sDrive35i DCT, BMW 335i Coupe 6MT
Appreciate 0
      12-17-2012, 10:14 PM   #5
snk
Lieutenant
snk's Avatar
United_States
18
Rep
470
Posts

Drives: 2011 Z4
Join Date: May 2011
Location: NorCal

iTrader: (1)

I was hoping for a Z4 M ...
Appreciate 0
      12-17-2012, 11:08 PM   #6
Crazykoh
First Lieutenant
Crazykoh's Avatar
United_States
92
Rep
306
Posts

Drives: 2018 M3 Mineral White
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: NC

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2018 BMW  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by morfinx
I posted in the main thread. My reaction?



Although I'm a little puzzled by all of the hate from non-Z4 owners in the thread.
I concur on that. It seems strange how vehemently non owners go after the car. I wonder how many of the haters have actually driven one vs just reading reviews or other posts.
__________________
2018 F80 M3, Mineral White, Full Sakhir Orange, ZCP
2015 F15 X5 35i, Mineral Silver, Terra Dakota (Retired)
2012 E89 Z4 35i, Deep Sea Blue, Walnut Kansas (Retired)
Appreciate 0
      12-17-2012, 11:44 PM   #7
BuckarooVT90
Private First Class
BuckarooVT90's Avatar
United_States
10
Rep
189
Posts

Drives: '13 Z4 sDrive35i DCT
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Virginia

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2020 Z4 M40i  [8.00]
The lights are nice...

Think all the haters are just jealous that our car looks so classy and is just as fast as they are...
Appreciate 0
      12-17-2012, 11:49 PM   #8
HerrK
Captain
HerrK's Avatar
40
Rep
640
Posts

Drives: 21 X5 40i, 77 R100Rs
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: AZ

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by army_men View Post
http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=782431

Perhaps not very big of a change, but I do dig the new head light. Now it just makes me wonder about possibility of retrofitting and whether it'd ever be worth it.

thoughts? anyone?

A single R or L headlight pod/module assy for the Pre LCI is $1250 each. I would expect similar or more for the LCI versions. $2500 parts + DYI or labor if your not inclined. Not worth it IMO. You may be able to retro the LED for the Halos with a little work.

Side markers on the other hand look much better than the existing white bloobs IMO and appear to be a direct drop in replacement. No change to fender stamping that would cost serious manufacturing, production, spare, replacement costs on BMW's part.

All the talk of new 18" wheel designs does sound interesting. That will be interesting to see.
__________________

HerrK - 2021 X5 40i M Sport l PCD l Atlantis Blue/Ext'd Tartufo Merino l M Sport w/blue Calipers l Matt Popular l HK Sound l 740's l Exec & Drive Pro Pack
Sold w/Great Memories - E89 Z4 l ED 2010 l 2011 35i l Crimson/Ext'd Coral Red w/Alum l 6 sp MT l Prem Sound l Sport Pack l 296's
Appreciate 0
      12-18-2012, 12:30 AM   #9
stickshifter69
Second Lieutenant
4
Rep
220
Posts

Drives: BMW
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Bay Area

iTrader: (0)

I've seen the black tops and nicely modded Z4s on this forum that look better than BMW's so called LCI.
Appreciate 0
      12-18-2012, 03:02 AM   #10
ManiacGT
Major
ManiacGT's Avatar
United Kingdom
84
Rep
1,448
Posts

Drives: Z4 sDrive 35i
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Manchester, UK

iTrader: (0)

Here in the UK they're delivering an 18i !!!?!!! An 18i... talk about range dilution. Not keen on the side markers, maybe they'll grow on me, and I've already put LEDs into my halos so don't need the new headlights. As for the horrid new interior.. eeek. I do want to see what the 'new wheel range' looks like though!
Appreciate 0
      12-18-2012, 09:51 AM   #11
ZheHbKa
Lieutenant Colonel
ZheHbKa's Avatar
United_States
77
Rep
1,793
Posts

Drives: the Wind
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: NYC

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2014 BMW 335 Xi  [10.00]
minor changes, still a great looker now with cool LED's
__________________
2014 F30 335 X-Drive | 6-MT | Alpine White/Coral Red | ZMM ZDH ZDA |

Appreciate 0
      12-18-2012, 10:11 AM   #12
nicknaz
Lieutenant General
nicknaz's Avatar
3183
Rep
10,509
Posts

Drives: C6Z
Join Date: May 2008
Location: NorCal

iTrader: (0)

It is a nice touch but I wouldn't change cars or parts just to get it.
Appreciate 0
      12-18-2012, 10:21 AM   #13
Hoa
Major
No_Country
511
Rep
1,357
Posts

Drives: BMW
Join Date: May 2010
Location: GA

iTrader: (9)

i might consider trading in mines in the spring for an orange one if they offer me a reasonable price for mines. i like the facelift
Appreciate 0
      12-18-2012, 12:07 PM   #14
blschaefer1
First Lieutenant
blschaefer1's Avatar
United_States
205
Rep
393
Posts

Drives: 2022 X3 xDrive 30i
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Prescott, AZ

iTrader: (1)

Not a fan of the side markers, personally.
Appreciate 0
      12-18-2012, 12:15 PM   #15
InsanePineapple
Shenanigans
InsanePineapple's Avatar
United_States
79
Rep
1,252
Posts

Drives: See Signature
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Austin, TX

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by blschaefer1 View Post
Not a fan of the side markers, personally.
Me neither. I'm actually fine with the white side markers, but that might be because I have a white car
__________________

[Current] Tesla Model 3 Performance
[Retired] Audi R8 V10 6MT, BMW i3 BEV, BMW i3 REx, BMW Z4 sDrive35i DCT, BMW 335i Coupe 6MT
Appreciate 0
      12-18-2012, 12:34 PM   #16
SCBMW02
Second Lieutenant
SCBMW02's Avatar
United_States
124
Rep
237
Posts

Drives: 2019 X5 40i and 2022 Z4 M40i
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Florence,South Carolina

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Not sure where all the hate comes from. I have had the 35is for 3 years and it is the most fun BMW I have owned, and that includes a Z3 MRoadster and the last 3 generations of M3! It looks great and is quick as hell, way more fun in real world driving than the low end torque deprived E92 M3! Sure the quirky steering means I am a little more reserved than in the M3, but plenty of grip for on/off ramps twisty backroads and 99% of real world driving. I did ditch the run flats for Conti DW's with wider Fr and R tires. Drove around Sebring and it is a blast. OK it is not the track monster of the Boxster or an M, but don't knock it just for that. Sure a full on M version would be nice, but it has the 1M engine so all we are talking is suspension and brake upgrades. Pricey yes, but for what I want currently it is fine. My lease is up next spring and I will probably lease another for a couple more years until the next M3 is out.
Appreciate 0
      12-18-2012, 01:10 PM   #17
Constant.S
Resistance is futile...
Constant.S's Avatar
54
Rep
641
Posts

Drives: BMW Z4 E89(N54)
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Greece/Canada

iTrader: (0)

I like the headlights and will probably retrofit them (since dimensions and shape looks identical) but the side markers kinda makes it look Japanese-no offense.
__________________
An ounce of performance is worth pounds of promises.
Appreciate 0
      12-18-2012, 01:24 PM   #18
stickshifter69
Second Lieutenant
4
Rep
220
Posts

Drives: BMW
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Bay Area

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by SCBMW02 View Post
Not sure where all the hate comes from. I have had the 35is for 3 years and it is the most fun BMW I have owned, and that includes a Z3 MRoadster and the last 3 generations of M3! It looks great and is quick as hell, way more fun in real world driving than the low end torque deprived E92 M3! Sure the quirky steering means I am a little more reserved than in the M3, but plenty of grip for on/off ramps twisty backroads and 99% of real world driving. I did ditch the run flats for Conti DW's with wider Fr and R tires. Drove around Sebring and it is a blast. OK it is not the track monster of the Boxster or an M, but don't knock it just for that. Sure a full on M version would be nice, but it has the 1M engine so all we are talking is suspension and brake upgrades. Pricey yes, but for what I want currently it is fine. My lease is up next spring and I will probably lease another for a couple more years until the next M3 is out.
I agree!
Appreciate 0
      12-18-2012, 01:51 PM   #19
Asbjorn
Captain
Asbjorn's Avatar
China
89
Rep
833
Posts

Drives: Z4 N54 DCT (VTT GC lites)
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: European in China

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Crazykoh View Post
I concur on that. It seems strange how vehemently non owners go after the car. I wonder how many of the haters have actually driven one vs just reading reviews or other posts.
1) I believe the Z4 has received excellent reviews. But this is BMWs only 2-seat roadster. And a roadster should be the ultimate way to experience BMWs so-called sheer driving pleasure! There is finally plenty of space for the long I6, its a convertible, and with only 2 seats, it is as light as it can be.
So I think people who own BMWs, but who will never own a Z4, wish the Z4 was more of a flagship than it appears to be. If we look to Benz, they have the SLS AMG roadster, a car the C-class drivers can feel proud of somehow. So the Z4 is easy to hate for not being a flagship model.

But personally I do not want a V8 in a BMW. Its either I6 or V12...

2) Some haters say it is too expensive. They should go to Singapore then. That will put US car prices into perspective. But yes, it is an expensive car, but a 911 cabriolet, which is uglier, costs twice as much as a Z4 here in China. The haters are comparing the Z to a 3-series which is in a completely different segment all together.

3) Finally some haters complain there is no M coupe version. And no is not an M car. It is also not an X car. Its a Z car. And people who just want M cars should not buy X or Z cars, no matter what the BMW marketing department says. In fact they should buy one of the older M coupes with NA I6 engines

BTW this LCI did not come with the LED brake lights I was hoping for. I am also not getting the new headlamps because I think the golden corona rings match better with the golden color of my car (orion silver).

All in all I am very happy BMW is keeping this car almost the same for another 3 years.
Appreciate 0
      12-18-2012, 02:02 PM   #20
nickm9
Private First Class
8
Rep
185
Posts

Drives: E89 Z4 35i - Alpine White
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: London

iTrader: (0)

It's the most complete car I have ever owned, and I have had 18 cars in 10 years....
Appreciate 0
      12-18-2012, 03:31 PM   #21
redhot
Private First Class
8
Rep
138
Posts

Drives: 09 Z4 sDrive35i
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Chandler

iTrader: (0)

I am digging the new eyebrow DRL's...would love to retrofit on mine if they are not superbly expensive (will wait for aftermarket to get them or scrounge used car parts sites).

The new side markers are now an ode to the Z8 side markers - guess will have to see in person to appreciate, however the metal finish breaks the monotony of the car's paint and getting them black anodized would be yummy - similar to the black front grills..
__________________
09 Z4 35i
Appreciate 0
      12-18-2012, 04:05 PM   #22
army_men
Lieutenant
army_men's Avatar
45
Rep
407
Posts

Drives: E89 Z4 35i
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Canada

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2011 BMW Z4 35i  [10.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by redhot View Post
I am digging the new eyebrow DRL's...would love to retrofit on mine if they are not superbly expensive (will wait for aftermarket to get them or scrounge used car parts sites).

The new side markers are now an ode to the Z8 side markers - guess will have to see in person to appreciate, however the metal finish breaks the monotony of the car's paint and getting them black anodized would be yummy - similar to the black front grills..
Yea. black side markers would add quite an accent to the side of the car. especially on alpine whites.

Head lights would be expensive though i imagine.
__________________
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:15 AM.




zpost
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST