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Congrats and enjoy it! I have Dinan S2 for two years and no issues. I had LUX, but then returned them as one side kept cutting out and throwing daytime running lights error. It was my second pair too. You can check out the link under my signature if you want to see my mods.
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huh on the JB4??? it's a plug n play harness.
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Sanguru is correct. The JB4 is a plug and play mod. Also, the latest JB4 allows you to disable the software from the steering wheel. So before you take it into service, just disable the software by setting it to Map 0 and voila, they can't tell the software is installed.
Also unless the dealership wants to be a massive douche, most will let it slide if you have mods. Just make sure to let your Service Advisor know up front that you've got mods. To the OP: I'd get the Z4 over the M3. As Jeremy Clarkson said, "M3 owners have no friends" :P |
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M3: an "almost" race car in the body of a 4 seats GT. Better handling, steer, suspension, transmission software (DCT Drivelogic) and a fantastic NA V8 revving up to 8300. The intake sound is marvellous too. Z4: a better looking car, roadster, tons of torque for the daily driving, and the "unique STUMP sound" on upshifting, a great feature to me. Summarizing: when i drive the M3 i think it is overall better... but if i switch to Z4 i forget the M3 and love the torque and sound shifting @ 4000-5000 RPM with the roof open...
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So as I said before thinking of ones needs is important. I am sure you made the right choice so .... Congratulations once you pick up your little "Z" one day I might just add a good used one for short weekend trips to my stable
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03-01-2012, 01:06 PM | #29 |
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Thanks Guys, You'll laugh when you hear why I wanted to change my car. I started joining the Forums out winter Boredom. the e92 crowd is a special very passionate crowd. Respect is a rare commodity on the forums (to be fair I had great help from some of the members, but its a numbers game there). I used to be on the Z'd forums and I liked the crowd...So here I am.
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03-03-2012, 04:17 PM | #31 |
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Hey guys,
I got my car on Friday, is there's a huge difference in performance after the "breaking in" period right now it has 80 KM. The reason I ask is cuz I traded in my e93 335i, I found the 335i was much quicker in response and the way it pushes u back in to your seat when you press the gas (stock, no mods). They are both manual I figured the Z 35i will be noticeably different since it's a lighter car. Any thoughts ? |
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that's funny because they both have the same engine and the Z4 isn't detuned. I haven't driven a 335 so I can't say, but I am surprised to hear your observation.
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I test drove the new 335i last week. It was an auto, but it felt soooo soft compared to the Z4.
The DCT will explain a lot of that, but in terms of pulling power, the Z had it all over the 335i.
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M3 or Z4? It depends on what you are looking for man..
For performance/race I'd go M3. Heck, I'd look at Porsche (more $$) or Impreza STI (less $$) or Nissan GTR. I'd say Z4 is only 85% race oriented. I'd pick one of the alternatives above if you are really looking for speed. For pure looks, refinement: Z4. 4 seats vert: M3 e89. |
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We drove the 35is yesterday. Have an '08 M3 and drove to the dealer in the 335 xDrive with auto. The torque of the 35is is greater than both the others and she is lighter than both too (about 50# than the M and 250# than the E92 335). But her suspension is very much between the M and 335. I really noticed the smooth ride and quieter cabin of the 335 on the way home. Kinda surprising, but not at the same time. Our 335 is on 17" run flats and the 35is was on 19" rfts too.
My wife did comment about the small size and lack of storage. She mentioned hat there is no way she's be able to take her mom around in the Zed. I had to really bite my tongue to keep from telling her, I'll take. I'll take it. Her biggest complaint was the blinker volume. Dang that thing is loud. I hope I can code it out after we get hers. We figured it was much louder so it could be heard with the top down???
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That's funny. Not good, but funny. We have our radar detectors mounted to the right of our rear view mirror - mine is fairly loud becasue I have my audio turned up usually and it's not in a position I like to look over to while driving - and the folks on the other end of the call say it's crazy loud when the detector goes off. |
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I didn't want to start a new thread. Are there any DIY resource on the E89 ? I am getting an Msport bumper , was wondering if there were any DIYs on Removal and Installation. I searched I couldn't find any for the E89. Thanks |
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There is no DIY subforum. There are DIY's for other models but not Z4. I've been pushing for one because I have found the DIY on e60.net really helpful for my 5 series. Someone just posted a DIY for angel eye bulb install and I was hoping he would lobby the administrator to create a subforum. I plan to post one for Z4 oil change prob sometime in late May - early June.
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