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New beast
- Jaw
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New beast
I’ve always wanted a replacement for the z4m.. the Boxster came close but it’s a very different animal..
But took an F type S for a ride and found it to be the closest I’ve come so far..snarly, not as well handling traditionally as it’s counterparts but a long bonnet, tasty motor with more clout compared to the Z and a similar weight distribution and minimal compromise approach (storage is atrocious but who buys a sports car for practicality)
Came very close to pulling the trigger but figured it would be a bit too close to the Boxster to make sense and I couldn’t get over the fact that the R wasn’t available on rag top - even if they do things in a very different way. But then I remembered my criteria, something pseudo exotic, powerful and fast.
The upshot is I put a deposit on this beast. I forgot how many lateral Gs they could carry. It’s modified to 670hp because Godzilla and it sounds mental with a miltek exhaust.
Life feels incredibly slow until she arrives and it feels overkill on the road lapping up some twisty roads for sport. All being well should have her in a week
But took an F type S for a ride and found it to be the closest I’ve come so far..snarly, not as well handling traditionally as it’s counterparts but a long bonnet, tasty motor with more clout compared to the Z and a similar weight distribution and minimal compromise approach (storage is atrocious but who buys a sports car for practicality)
Came very close to pulling the trigger but figured it would be a bit too close to the Boxster to make sense and I couldn’t get over the fact that the R wasn’t available on rag top - even if they do things in a very different way. But then I remembered my criteria, something pseudo exotic, powerful and fast.
The upshot is I put a deposit on this beast. I forgot how many lateral Gs they could carry. It’s modified to 670hp because Godzilla and it sounds mental with a miltek exhaust.
Life feels incredibly slow until she arrives and it feels overkill on the road lapping up some twisty roads for sport. All being well should have her in a week
Last edited by Jaw on Thu Apr 04, 2019 1:51 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Z4M Roadster - Gone but not forgotten
E92 M3 | 981 Boxster S | Corvette C4 | 996 911 Gemballa |XR8 | Whatever else is lurking in the garage
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New beast
Oooof very nice! Tempted by one next myself, but the running costs are terrifying! Be cheaper chucking money at an R8 or the like. They do have bags of road presence though, and are pretty undoubtedly the fastest point to point car you can get without being a millionaire.
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Carbon Black E86 3.0si Coupe - Gone but not forgotten
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New beast
Good choice sir
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Hello to Jason Isaacs
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New beast
We want a video so we can hear the beast
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
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Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
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New beast
Wow - that should redefine the meaning of "quick" for you!
Beast was just the right word!
Beast was just the right word!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
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- Jollyjoiner
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New beast
Very nice indeed. We would like a full report with plenty of Picks when you get it please.
2009 35i DCT silver
SLT mapped to 365bhp
SLT mapped to 365bhp
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New beast
That’s obscene.
Well done.
Well done.
2008 Z4MC: heavy wheels | crap suspension | skittish rear end | wobbly engine | not enough induction noise | underwhelming turn in | inconsistent braking | lardy battery | chubby steering wheel
2006 Z4 2.5si: gone
2006 Z4 2.5si: gone
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New beast
Congratulations The wait for handover would be killing me
Now: Z4MC Titan Silver
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New beast
Very nice
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- Jaw
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cheers all, I'm v excited, feel like a little schoolboy again in a different way to ever before!
Will go more in depth when she arrives but a taster for now , It's rocking a version of the Litchfield stage 4.5 upgrade -
switchable mapping with boost control, Miltek downpipes and exhaust, larger intakes, turbos injectors, intake and intercooler, and the power curve looks something like this:
On paper, it should be producing the M3's peak power by the time it hits around 3,500 rpm.
Will go more in depth when she arrives but a taster for now , It's rocking a version of the Litchfield stage 4.5 upgrade -
switchable mapping with boost control, Miltek downpipes and exhaust, larger intakes, turbos injectors, intake and intercooler, and the power curve looks something like this:
On paper, it should be producing the M3's peak power by the time it hits around 3,500 rpm.
Z4M Roadster - Gone but not forgotten
E92 M3 | 981 Boxster S | Corvette C4 | 996 911 Gemballa |XR8 | Whatever else is lurking in the garage
E92 M3 | 981 Boxster S | Corvette C4 | 996 911 Gemballa |XR8 | Whatever else is lurking in the garage
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