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This is what I had before my Z4

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Post by Brad_B » Mon Sep 27, 2021 6:42 pm

That was one of my short list cars when I was shopping for the coupe,along with nissan 350z.

They look like really fun cars.

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Post by BMWZ4MC » Tue Sep 28, 2021 6:05 am

Zedebee wrote: Mon Sep 27, 2021 11:59 am Swapped one coupe for another (heavy equipment included for scale!)...
Call that heavy equipment? Try this for size :D
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Z4MC - heavily fettled for track use
Lotus Exige - sensible daily driver on the mods slippery slope
Westfield SEiW - in hibernation
Modified RS4 Avant - back in Blighty
S2000 GT - gone

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Post by wspohn » Tue Sep 28, 2021 5:34 pm

I had a couple of modern sports car and a lot of classic ones.
The modern ones:

Fiero was 88 GT with a turbo 300 bhp engine. Solstice is one of 200 odd manual trans GXP coupes massaged by me to 375 bhp. Latter is quicker than a Z4m, the Fiero, probably about a draw. Still own the Solstice.

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2007 Z4MC
2009 Solstice GXP coupe
1962 MGA Coupe
1956 MGA (rebody+re-engined)
1958 MGA Twin Cam race car
1972 Jensen Interceptor

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Post by Brad_B » Tue Sep 28, 2021 7:39 pm

That’s a nice pair of cars right there, don’t see those everyday!

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Post by wspohn » Tue Sep 28, 2021 7:45 pm

Brad_B wrote: Tue Sep 28, 2021 7:39 pm That’s a nice pair of cars right there, don’t see those everyday!
Hard to believe that I am actually a British car nut. Those are the only two American sports cars I have ever owned (or wanted). Now own 1 German, 1 American and 4 British (3 MGs and 1 Jensen)
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1962 MGA Coupe
1956 MGA (rebody+re-engined)
1958 MGA Twin Cam race car
1972 Jensen Interceptor

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Post by Brad_B » Wed Sep 29, 2021 12:44 am

I’m English and I’ve never really liked British cars tbh, except the occasional Aston Martin which I will never afford lol.

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Post by Roberltd2 » Sun Oct 03, 2021 10:45 pm

Just watched "The Fast and The Fuious - Tokyo Drift" earlier on this evening. A Nissan Silvia was one of the main car stars in it. Seriously cool.
2007 E85 2.5 si Sport in Montego Blue.
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Post by Brad_B » Mon Oct 04, 2021 12:24 am

They are great cars if you do them up right, but complete shite in their stock form.
Nothing like my beloved E86 that’s a good little car from factory!

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Post by JK0202 » Mon Oct 04, 2021 8:02 am

My old E92 M3 that I swapped from in August. I miss the noise at the top end which was pure NASCAR and the steering feel but everything else in the Z4C feels more eventful. Exactly what I want when I'm out once a week on my own in it. :driving:
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Z4 coupe 3.0si, Sport Silver Grey, manual - ZHP, stubby, gloss black grills, 19" CSL's

330ci Sport Convertible, Oxford Green, Automatic

G01 X3 M Sport Carbon Black

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Post by Brad_B » Mon Oct 04, 2021 5:23 pm

I’d have an E92 if I could afford one tbh. I’ve always had v8s, not having one is the worst part about the z4.

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Post by JK0202 » Mon Oct 04, 2021 5:33 pm

The S65 V8 in the E86 platform would be out of this world! Stuff of dreams :evil:
Z4 coupe 3.0si, Sport Silver Grey, manual - ZHP, stubby, gloss black grills, 19" CSL's

330ci Sport Convertible, Oxford Green, Automatic

G01 X3 M Sport Carbon Black

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Post by Brad_B » Mon Oct 04, 2021 5:52 pm

That’s literally the dream for me. If I earn enough money in the next few years I’ll do it before we’re all forced to drive glorified milk floats.

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Post by JK0202 » Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:12 pm

Did you see the z8 inspired E86 with S65 engine in it? There was an article out recently. Wanting £500k each :rofl: I'll try find the article
Z4 coupe 3.0si, Sport Silver Grey, manual - ZHP, stubby, gloss black grills, 19" CSL's

330ci Sport Convertible, Oxford Green, Automatic

G01 X3 M Sport Carbon Black

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Post by JK0202 » Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:14 pm

Z4 coupe 3.0si, Sport Silver Grey, manual - ZHP, stubby, gloss black grills, 19" CSL's

330ci Sport Convertible, Oxford Green, Automatic

G01 X3 M Sport Carbon Black

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Post by Brad_B » Mon Oct 04, 2021 6:28 pm

Yeah I saw that. Ngl if I was rich I’d buy one.

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