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10-19-2010, 02:45 PM | #1 |
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Bye bye 23i, hello 35is
Will have pics ASAP as it's a bit dark here right now.
In the mean time a few thoughts on the comparisons between the two. Firstly the steering. It's so much lighter with the iS than the 23i. Very shocked at the difference to be honest (unless there was something wrong with my 23i). Still feels very "electric" though. Ride quality. 19" runflats and I think it's fine. Can't see what all the fuss is in the press even in sport+. Exhaust sound. Hmmmm jury is still out until I hit the magical 1200 miles. I do find there is a drone but two things about that. It isn't run in yet and the right tailpipe is slightly off center. It's dark and very wet here so I will wait until morning to have a peep underneat. Could be some transport damage Though it's very nice at startup. Power. It's a beast. DCT. Just excellent in so many ways. Makes some strange clunking sounds now and then. Something to get used to. Worries. Engine oil temp runs at 120c. 23i was only 100. Is this normal? So pleased with the car so far. It's a massive power hike from the 23i and drives very different (especially the power steering). Main issue so far is that it was delivered with no mats. Dealer believes they may have been pinched in transit and has ordered me new ones. I wasn't too please with the 22 miles on the clock either. My last Z had 4 upon delivery. Pics soon. I promise. |
10-19-2010, 02:59 PM | #2 |
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Tell me Andy, did you have a MT with your 23i?
Do you like the steering better or no?
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10-19-2010, 04:54 PM | #5 |
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Thanks. Puts my mind at rest. @ Teague I prefer the lighter steering at low speed, feels much more relaxed and makes low speed turns much quicker to negotiate. Havn't had a chance to press on yet but it certainly is a lot lighter. I have only done 100 miles and I have adjusted nicely. My 23i was the six speed auto and was actually very good for an auto. DCT is on a whole new level and ultra quick. The Z4 in iS trim is just perfect for me. I have a problem with my right hand. So the lighter steering is a real advantage and those pesky push pull paddles are actually perfect for me. Neighbours must think i've won the lottery now that i'm on my second Z. |
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10-19-2010, 05:08 PM | #6 |
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10-19-2010, 05:11 PM | #7 |
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Pull and plug the vacuum line on the passenger side muffler. It open the flapper all the time rather than only during heavy throttle. Nice rumble. I still don't care for the steering feel. Non-RFT's really make a huge improvement. Oil temp sounds about right.
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I assumed that you did a lease and rolled into a new one from your 23i to your 35is.
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10-20-2010, 02:29 PM | #12 |
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Oh no i'm having problems
The splash guard on the passenger side (driverside in US) wheel arch has fallen down and hit the tyre because........ THERE WAS NO NUTS HOLDING IT ON Minimal damage and a tech is coming in the morning. Also I measured the distance of the exhaust tips and the side with the flapper valve is 1 cm lower. The flapper is also open all the time???? This is wrong right? and finally the radio and bluetooth are not holding the information. If I leave the car for a while all the presets are gone. Baffled to be honest. |
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10-24-2010, 12:23 PM | #14 |
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andy, i to have a 2.3 and i wish now that i had a 3.5 , my car is 4 months old with 1600 miles, how much did it cost you to change it, i take it they are both new
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With the engine off, there's no vacumm just like at full throttle. Hence the flapper is open.
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10-24-2010, 06:49 PM | #16 |
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Vacuum solenoid switches may default to an open or closed position. Vacuum negative pressure may also hold them open or closed.
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10-24-2010, 07:33 PM | #17 |
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Ok guys I have no real update.
Dealer has had the car all weekend and hopefully I will get the car home tomorrow. I do know they have aligned the exhaust and whilst doing this the exhaust flap has no started to work, so they are investigating this. The radio if left on an am station does not remember this station upon return to the car and defaults back to the start of the am radio spectrum (531 mhz here in the UK). The loaner car has done this twice on me already (brand new 3 series Msport). There must be a programing problem with the new models. The splash guards in the arches have been fixed and there was no nuts at all holding the various sections in place. Total disgrace to be fair. @ The Belgian PM inbound. |
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10-24-2010, 08:06 PM | #19 |
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Yes problems with the new car.
I'm rather concerned about the splash guards in the wheel arch not being secured at all. The nuts were all missing (along with the floor mats no doubt). I hope the rest of it is screwed together ok. Hopefully all will be sorted tomorrow and its just a one off. Car drives just great and the power is what I always wanted. I'm a lucky guy. Can't wait to get her home. Dealer has been great BTW. |
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10-25-2010, 02:43 AM | #21 |
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Well I think the car was assembled on a Monday morning...
When I got mine, the right 255 wheel was on the front whell and the 225 on the back...
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Mine must have been a Friday afternoon car. must check the wheels in the morning just incase. Anyways the car is back on my driveway. Dealer has ordered a new radio I showed them the same fault on their loaner and they checked my old 23i and it works fine in that car, however BMW insist a new radio is required. Everything else is sorted even the mats arrived |
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