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Post by 2skiddy » Tue Nov 06, 2018 11:40 am

Hi Z4MGT4, Just remembered, I have the original front wishbones with the offset nylon and brass bushing lollipops, that came off the GT4 when I had it, It was changed to E46 M3 arms and spindles. I also have the spindles, but these are E46 series, non M type, that clamp like the M3, but have the smaller hole for the Z4M ball joint.
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Post by TomK » Wed Nov 07, 2018 5:41 pm

2skiddy wrote: Tue Nov 06, 2018 9:24 am DSC_3523 (2).jpg
Cheers, that looks pretty mental! Is it still running an s54? What's the deal with the rear arch gap, different pickup points or something?
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Post by 2skiddy » Wed Nov 07, 2018 7:29 pm

Hi, car is running lowered compression supercharged S54, as I wanted more power. Still in final sorting, as only just finished the project this year. As with any bespoke build, it takes forever! The arches are built as big as possible by BMW to take up to 710s in the rear with low ground clearance. I am running 680s with a slightly higher ground clearance to make life easier for loading, and I am not racing either. The pickups are way different, but not the reason for the gap. The car runs a LOT lower than a standard M, but it is not that obvious at first glance, as BMW put quite a bit of effort into the aero package. I think that's what drew me into it in the first place?

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Post by TomK » Wed Nov 07, 2018 7:46 pm

Interesting, I'd never read much about the car. Best of luck finishing it and would be great to see some vids or something when done. Cheers :thumbsup:
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Post by 2skiddy » Wed Nov 07, 2018 8:32 pm

Thanks TomK, it's been an engineering challenge to build the beast, wouldn't want to do another, took too long! Hopefully might meet some fellow ZM owners out on track next year. :driving:

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Post by Z4MGT4 » Fri Nov 23, 2018 5:32 am

Progress has halted as the car is at the bodyshop for a respray but we can't find a roof panel or rear wing.

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Post by TomK » Fri Nov 23, 2018 9:27 am

Z4MGT4 wrote: Fri Nov 23, 2018 5:32 am Progress has halted as the car is at the bodyshop for a respray but we can't find a roof panel or rear wing.
Not sure on the wing but why not use one of Geoff steel's roof panels?
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Post by Z4MGT4 » Fri Nov 23, 2018 10:42 am

TomK wrote: Fri Nov 23, 2018 9:27 am
Z4MGT4 wrote: Fri Nov 23, 2018 5:32 am Progress has halted as the car is at the bodyshop for a respray but we can't find a roof panel or rear wing.
Not sure on the wing but why not use one of Geoff steel's roof panels?
https://www.geoffsteel.co.uk/shop/bmw-e86-z4-roof-skin/
I am going to if I have to but it wont be legal in some series I want to run in.

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Post by Z4MGT4 » Fri Nov 30, 2018 8:34 pm

Finally found a wing off eBay. The only roof I could find was in Lithuania and the guy wanted £400 plus postage. A new one from BMW was surprisingly reasonable at £550 without the associated risks of buying from some guy in Eastern Europe. The GT4 is off for a new lick of Alpine white. I will post pics as soon as it gets back.

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Post by Darren Slone » Sat Dec 01, 2018 7:08 am

Z4MGT4 wrote: Fri Nov 30, 2018 8:34 pm Finally found a wing off eBay. The only roof I could find was in Lithuania and the guy wanted £400 plus postage. A new one from BMW was surprisingly reasonable at £550 without the associated risks of buying from some guy in Eastern Europe. The GT4 is off for a new lick of Alpine white. I will post pics as soon as it gets back.
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Post by JINGLE » Sat Dec 01, 2018 12:47 pm

Absolutely loving this thread!

I also just had some alpine white spray work done this morning!!!!
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Post by Vanne » Mon Dec 03, 2018 1:55 pm

ive got a roof you can have for a couple of hunge. you got this body to Tassie yet?
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Post by Z4MGT4 » Tue Dec 04, 2018 3:48 am

Vanne wrote: Mon Dec 03, 2018 1:55 pm ive got a roof you can have for a couple of hunge. you got this body to Tassie yet?
Thanks but I already ordered one. The car is being prepped in the UK.

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Post by Angelus666 » Mon Dec 10, 2018 11:53 pm

There's a guy on the Z4 facebook page who is offering to build carbon fibre panels for sensible money. He's apparently created parts for DTM cars so has the pedigree. Might be worth reaching out to see what he can build for you?

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Post by Z4MGT4 » Tue Jan 15, 2019 4:56 am

The Gt4 is coming together nicely. Roll cage has been modified for RHD harness, back now and looking good in its original Alpine white. Suspension and 6 pot brakes fitted.

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