i agree with most of your comments, i could say the z is better at this the st is better at that lol at the end of the day its personal preference, but ive always been a fan of turbo's dating back to my renault 5 gtt which was years ago, i just like the nothing then all power delivery of a turbo, and as a plus, last owner just got a new oil filter housing etc which im sure your aware is a common prob so thats sorted aswell, its got a sportscat 200 cell but stock downpipe so im gonna order a mongoose downpipe to let it breathe a little better.hopz121 wrote:Not really no, the main thing i miss is the sound of the 5 Pot engine, and the boot space, but the same engine has a few known issues as well which was another reason for me selling it.coaldust wrote:
happy with it as it stands for the moment, plenty fast enough, do you not miss the turbo kick and extra power over the z? i mean my 3.0 z was not slow but 3rd 4th etc this would pull on it no problem. two totally diff cars tho i suppose.
Both of the cars are great in their own respect, but also totally different, one is a RWD Sports car and one is a FWD fast family hatchback.
The ST was mega fast in a straight line (used to keep up with a lot of things which surprised a few people), but it was sloppy and understeered quite badly when pressing on through the corners and the z4 is more fun to drive fast.
The ST is a great practical fast hatch and cruised well on the motorways but its no sports car.
The Z4 leaves a bigger grin on my face than the ST did and it’s a more grown up car, as good as the ST is it’s still a Ford.
I’m glad you’re happy with it though, go and enjoy the car and get yourself over to focusSTOC.com it’s a great forum with loads of great people.
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Yea you should see a nice increase with the new downpipe, it allows the turbo to spool up quicker and its fairly noticable from memory.coaldust wrote:i agree with most of your comments, i could say the z is better at this the st is better at that lol at the end of the day its personal preference, but ive always been a fan of turbo's dating back to my renault 5 gtt which was years ago, i just like the nothing then all power delivery of a turbo, and as a plus, last owner just got a new oil filter housing etc which im sure your aware is a common prob so thats sorted aswell, its got a sportscat 200 cell but stock downpipe so im gonna order a mongoose downpipe to let it breathe a little better.hopz121 wrote:Not really no, the main thing i miss is the sound of the 5 Pot engine, and the boot space, but the same engine has a few known issues as well which was another reason for me selling it.coaldust wrote:
happy with it as it stands for the moment, plenty fast enough, do you not miss the turbo kick and extra power over the z? i mean my 3.0 z was not slow but 3rd 4th etc this would pull on it no problem. two totally diff cars tho i suppose.
Both of the cars are great in their own respect, but also totally different, one is a RWD Sports car and one is a FWD fast family hatchback.
The ST was mega fast in a straight line (used to keep up with a lot of things which surprised a few people), but it was sloppy and understeered quite badly when pressing on through the corners and the z4 is more fun to drive fast.
The ST is a great practical fast hatch and cruised well on the motorways but its no sports car.
The Z4 leaves a bigger grin on my face than the ST did and it’s a more grown up car, as good as the ST is it’s still a Ford.
I’m glad you’re happy with it though, go and enjoy the car and get yourself over to focusSTOC.com it’s a great forum with loads of great people.
What map are you running out of interest?
Do you have an uprated intercooler fitted?
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i take that back vile was the wrong word, im sure they are great just not for me, between s2000 and 3.0 z4 i purchased the z4, im not into cars where you have to close in on redline to get useable power, i like low down grunt.Zikim wrote:You obviously haven't driven one, low end torque is not as bad as many think but between 5.5k all the way up to 9k is unbelievable especially the engine noise - think F1 car!coaldust wrote:eww like a convertible type r, about as much low end grunt as a kebab. and they look vile.Zikim wrote:Try a Honda S2000, just as quick as a 3.0i SE Z4 but has an awesome engine that revs to 9k and 240bhp, excellent handling and a gearbox shift that no other car can beat.
As to the looks, each to their own but in not way can it be described as vile - clean lines all the way.
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What map are you running out of interest?
Do you have an uprated intercooler fitted?
stock intercooler for now but as its very cold atm its not an issue really, may upgrade come summer, the guy i purchased it from did not know what map was on the car as he purchased from dealer, but its boosts into red in all gears and a real surge at 2.5 - 3k rpm. got a pumaspeed RR print out of 280 bhp, just in the process of doing some exterior mods atm tinted rear windows and fitted rear difuser and done the alloys black , absolute hoot to drive, scares the sh*t out of people when it pops between gear changes
Do you have an uprated intercooler fitted?
stock intercooler for now but as its very cold atm its not an issue really, may upgrade come summer, the guy i purchased it from did not know what map was on the car as he purchased from dealer, but its boosts into red in all gears and a real surge at 2.5 - 3k rpm. got a pumaspeed RR print out of 280 bhp, just in the process of doing some exterior mods atm tinted rear windows and fitted rear difuser and done the alloys black , absolute hoot to drive, scares the sh*t out of people when it pops between gear changes
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I would make sure you do the intercooler pronto!
You shouldn't be running a stage two map without one in all honestly!
Easy job to do yourself and not very expensive, the standard intercooler isn't fit to be used on the standard car let alone a car running 280bhp and at more boost
You shouldn't be running a stage two map without one in all honestly!
Easy job to do yourself and not very expensive, the standard intercooler isn't fit to be used on the standard car let alone a car running 280bhp and at more boost
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hopz121 wrote:I would make sure you do the intercooler pronto!
You shouldn't be running a stage two map without one in all honestly!
Easy job to do yourself and not very expensive, the standard intercooler isn't fit to be used on the standard car let alone a car running 280bhp and at more boost
you know your st's ill give you that, looking for bigger intercooler very soon, but its the most fun car ive had since my r5 gtt and thats saying something
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Im a car nut and owned one for a whilecoaldust wrote:hopz121 wrote:I would make sure you do the intercooler pronto!
You shouldn't be running a stage two map without one in all honestly!
Easy job to do yourself and not very expensive, the standard intercooler isn't fit to be used on the standard car let alone a car running 280bhp and at more boost
you know your st's ill give you that, looking for bigger intercooler very soon, but its the most fun car ive had since my r5 gtt and thats saying something
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Just be careful with an M3 at that age and mileage...take it to any decent M specialist mechanic and they will probably reel off a long list of things that need replacing that can easily double your £7.5 purchase.
Find one from an owner who has ploughed money into it and it's easily the best car on your list!
Find one from an owner who has ploughed money into it and it's easily the best car on your list!