So is the DCT programming & flywheel different in the 35is?

[Alext]

Have read a few reviews that mentioned the Z4 35is DCT programming has been 'revised' for quicker shifts aided by a lighter-weight dual-mass flywheel.

Eg: http://mt.kargo.com/entry/view/id/34...be18bc3cf38c9b which is actually quite a well written & articulate review.

Also: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/bmw/201...s-ar82816.html

Is this true or just journalistic license?

[s2000jan]

The first review is really a good one !

[Alext]

Anyone tried both cars back to back, would be interesting to hear people's opinions on the trans (I'm betting there would be no or very little discernable difference)?

[Alext]

Update: After a lot of searching on realoem I found the flywheel is identical part# 21207590853 on the 35i and 35is.

[GunSpeed]

Originally Posted by Alext

Update: After a lot of searching on realoem I found the flywheel is identical part# 21207590853 on the 35i and 35is.

Happens very often that "jounalists" write "facts" without checking out weather they correct or not.

I read something similar about the front swaybar that was thicker on the "is". And as I think that the E89 really can use a sturdier swaybar I checked it out at my local dealer but it also turned out to be the same partnumber on both cars.

Grtz

[Memphis1]

I really hate to say this, but "I told you so"

[Alext]

So in summary the Z4 35is differences are:
Slightly more power,
different exhaust,
M Package and suspension as standard and some interior bits.
Silver mirror caps
Steering programming is different.
Plus the option of any interior trim (Msport pack on 35i you get shadow carbon trim no choice).

Unknown is whether the auto programming is different or suspension programming.

I can still change my order, but I got such a brilliant deal I'm a bit reluctant too. At the end of the day I won't save much at all.

[Dr Stig 2]

Originally Posted by Alext

So in summary the Z4 35is differences are:
Slightly more power,
different exhaust,
M Package and suspension as standard and some interior bits.
Silver mirror caps
Steering programming is different.
Plus the option of any interior trim (Msport pack on 35i you get shadow carbon trim no choice).

Unknown is whether the auto programming is different or suspension programming.

I can still change my order, but I got such a brilliant deal I'm a bit reluctant too. At the end of the day I won't save much at all.

I think the steering change makes it worth it...

[Alext]

Agreed - although I have yet to drive one - positive steering response is always high on my list (obviously since it's something you are always going to benefit from).

[Dr Stig 2]

I took my old 3 MPS out for spin this AM, and was shocked at how light and floppy the steering was in comparison.
The wheel felt spindly, the resistance was non-existant, all up a very dissatisfying feel.

Just need a reason to hit up the Zed now to feel better again. Do we need milk?

[Alext]

Gahhh I can't wait....stop teasin'

[Dr Stig 2]

Originally Posted by Alext

Gahhh I can't wait....stop teasin'

I took it out to get chinese and some happy meals for the kids...

Who cares about the food - it was a great drive for an hour.

I'll have to schedule in a few more drives - its back to work for this poor sucker in another week. Then I'll only have two 30km commutes through the mountains and countryside every day.

[Alext]

Ok that's it!!! Just kidding, now is the best weather for open top motoring!

[Dr Stig 2]

Originally Posted by Alext

Ok that's it!!! Just kidding, now is the best weather for open top motoring!

Bushfires down here made the trip an extremely smokey one. Visibility dropped to 200m at some stages down the mountain.

I still kept the top down though. You have to slow down to activate it...