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Introducing myself and my Z4M Roadster

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Introducing myself and my Z4M Roadster

Post by peppernick » Sat Jul 21, 2007 7:55 pm

Some of you might recognise me from other forums (Sixspeed does) but hello Z4-forum!

Got my M Roadster 4 weeks ago and I've tweaked it 'a bit' from day one, as well as treating her to 2 Nurburgring 'run in' sessions .... :)

Here she is, my 2006 Interlagos Z4M Roadster posting next to my daily ride, my E92 335D.

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I've swapped the OEM springs out for a set of H&R Euro Race springs, which has lowered the car slightly but the main advantage is that the springs are a lot more progressively sprung. I've also ditched the heavy OEM 18"s and replaced them with a set of M3 CSL rims.

The brakes on the Z4M work better than those on the E46 M3 (likely because it's a lighter car), but seeing that I'll be tracking the roadster quite often, I swapped out the original brakes for a set of Brembo GTs, purely for more consistent braking action/pedal feel and durability under hard use.

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I also found the original Z4 headlights a bit poor despite having xenons. I upgraded the D2S bulbs to SSDD Motorsport's 8000K xenon bulbs and the difference is amazing. It is not only crispier but the light beam penetrates a lot further. Thoroughly recommend this.

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As most of my modifications are likely to be performance orientated, this is probably the only cosmetic mod I'll do to the car. It just finish off the rear boot line so nicely. I added an Alpina lip spoiler from thier Roadster-S.

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So here she is as she stands. Lovely chassis, gorgeous engine. Many hours of driving pleasure.

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My Eisenmann exhaust should arrive in a week or two. The noise is going awesome!

Here are some of pics of me and my Roadster at the Nurburgring.

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Post by Top pup » Sat Jul 21, 2007 8:15 pm

Lovely car, can I ask how much the upgraded Xenon bulbs are and where you got them from?

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Post by Wondermike » Sat Jul 21, 2007 8:31 pm

OMFG - the brakes :sweetheart:

They look to be same size F/R - they 355/345?? Awesome car, love the Alpina spoiler. The beater is quite nice too I suppose :P

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Post by peppernick » Sat Jul 21, 2007 8:41 pm

Top pup wrote:Lovely car, can I ask how much the upgraded Xenon bulbs are and where you got them from?
£119 from http://www.ssdd-motorsport.com

Wondermike wrote: They look to be same size F/R - they 355/345??
360 front and 345 rear. 6-pot monoblock front calipers and standard 2-piece 4-pot rear calipers.

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Post by sp3ctre » Sat Jul 21, 2007 9:00 pm

OMG, how shiny is that car????

Where's Muppet???!!!

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Post by WLH » Sat Jul 21, 2007 10:28 pm

peppernick Welcome To The Forum and excellent pics... :thumbsup:
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Post by tehdarkstar » Sat Jul 21, 2007 11:22 pm

Do you mind if I ask you how much the brakes cost you?

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Post by zednik » Sun Jul 22, 2007 3:23 am

Yeoooooooowwwwwww.......DROP DEAD GORGEOUS Z. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by ovrkll » Sun Jul 22, 2007 3:25 am

Welcome to the Forum, and great choice on the car!!! :thumbsup:
It's beautiful!

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Post by Rick Hunter » Sun Jul 22, 2007 7:41 am

**speechless**

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Post by peppernick » Sun Jul 22, 2007 10:48 am

tehdarkstar wrote:Do you mind if I ask you how much the brakes cost you?
Got them from http://www.jlevisw.com Shy of $6000 for the whole kit.
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Post by zee42 » Sun Jul 22, 2007 12:48 pm

It's wayyyyyyy to shiny..somebody better get the oxygen ready for muppet....he's gonna pass out!!!!!!!!

beautiful roadster,and welcome :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by rabman5 » Sun Jul 22, 2007 2:51 pm

You have a beautiful car. Very impressive. :thumbsup:

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Post by Rolex » Sun Jul 22, 2007 3:46 pm

Love it.

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Post by sixspeed » Sun Jul 22, 2007 7:24 pm

Oh it's HIIIIIIIIM! :P

Hello mate. Love the car. Brakes are a definate must and having now pushed harder at the 'Ring last time have jumped to the top of the "next mod" list, so you made a good decision doing these early on, esp if you want to track it a fair bit. Don't know if you've seen my post elsewhere on here somewhere - found some Carbon Ceramics.. very tempting! :D Brembo's look fantastic though!

Do you find the 8000k bulbs a little too blue? I had 8000s on my old VX220T, and thought they were a little too blue, so went for 6000s on the Z4. But with all these things, I think they vary anyway depending on who manufactures them, and on the car/headlights they're installed in...

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