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G29 Z5

Discussing the current generation Z4
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Re: Gxx Z5

Post by domsz4 » Fri Jan 22, 2016 5:01 pm

Rorybeanbutler wrote:
Mobeer wrote:Don't fancy a soft top - too easy to cut into and steal from. That does look like a temporary roof though (no back window!) so maybe there's still hope.

Other sites talk of 3, 4 and 6 cylinder engines - I doubt any news site really knows.
That's very rare a soft top getting cut into. I remember reading not a single person on this forum has ever heard of it happening.
Yeah I'd agree. It's not like a hard topped car isn't any easier to force your way into. Your more likely to get robbed for the keys.

Also loving the 4 pot comments as I'm sure when a focus rs or beedubs. Fiesta st pisses over most of us 4 pots will still be s**t
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Re: Gxx Z5

Post by Mobeer » Fri Jan 22, 2016 10:26 pm

Rorybeanbutler wrote:
Mobeer wrote:Don't fancy a soft top - too easy to cut into and steal from. That does look like a temporary roof though (no back window!) so maybe there's still hope.

Other sites talk of 3, 4 and 6 cylinder engines - I doubt any news site really knows.
That's very rare a soft top getting cut into. I remember reading not a single person on this forum has ever heard of it happening.
Unfortunately one person here has. It was only a rental with all the extra coverage insurance stuff taken out, but it has still put me off.

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Re: G29 Z5

Post by skelters » Sun Jan 24, 2016 9:32 pm

If they want into the car they will get into the car whether it's a soft top or hard top.

More speculation coming out on this possible Z4 replacement.

Found this info from various sites.....

Possible Hybrid engines
911 rival
Entry price £70,000

2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol – 190, 245 and 270hp.
3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six with over 300hp.

Z5M could use a 425hp 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder engine as seen in the current M3 and M4.
A choice of six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic gearbox is said to be available.
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Post by skelters » Sun May 29, 2016 6:38 pm

From... http://www.bmwblog.com/2016/05/10/rumor ... orsepower/

"a new report says the proposed Z4 coupe is gone. Toyota will sell only the hardtop version and BMW will stick with the roadster."

"BMW also plans a top-of-the-line Z4 M with 450-hp from an inline-six, whereas the ultimate Toyota Supra will be powered by a twin-turbocharged V6 from Japan."

"The next Z4 or Z5 Roadster will arrive in 2018."
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Post by ronk » Sat Sep 24, 2016 3:01 pm

I could have waited but made the decision to go with a new, last of the Z4 35is with as many toys as possible.
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with. :thumbsup:

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Post by TitanTim » Sat Sep 24, 2016 4:00 pm

If they stick the B58 6cyl in it I might be very tempted otherwise I won't be :)

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Post by ronk » Sat Sep 24, 2016 4:45 pm

TitanTim wrote:If they stick the B58 6cyl in it I might be very tempted otherwise I won't be :)

Tim.
What's a B58 ?
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with. :thumbsup:

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Post by Squiddie » Sun Sep 25, 2016 3:19 am

A car that's a mix of a e89 and a Supra, with a choice of soft top with BME i6 or Toyota v6. LGTM.

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Post by Maniac » Sun Sep 25, 2016 9:05 am

ronk wrote:
TitanTim wrote:If they stick the B58 6cyl in it I might be very tempted otherwise I won't be :)

Tim.
What's a B58 ?
The engine that replaced the N55

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