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Lowering seat with a bucket and cage in a roadster?

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Lowering seat with a bucket and cage in a roadster?

Post by TomK » Fri Nov 25, 2022 3:50 pm

z4mcc wrote: Fri Nov 25, 2022 3:24 pm One problem solved then now just the rear cage / roll bar
Not sure where you're based but SW motorsports have done quite a few z4 cages, probably a decent place to start.
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Post by z4mcc » Sun Nov 27, 2022 2:47 pm

Out of curiosity. What is the market for z4m like at the moment? Any idea what my z would be worth? 06 68k miles. Needs tyres and a service otherwise full sh. Silver with black leather.

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Post by mmm-five » Sun Nov 27, 2022 3:44 pm

z4mcc wrote: Sun Nov 27, 2022 2:47 pm Out of curiosity. What is the market for z4m like at the moment? Any idea what my z would be worth? 06 68k miles. Needs tyres and a service otherwise full sh. Silver with black leather.
If it was a Z4MC, it would be worth millions, but it's a Z4MR, so £0.50 and a conker?

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Post by Ed Doe » Sun Nov 27, 2022 3:53 pm

mmm-five wrote: Sun Nov 27, 2022 3:44 pm
z4mcc wrote: Sun Nov 27, 2022 2:47 pm Out of curiosity. What is the market for z4m like at the moment? Any idea what my z would be worth? 06 68k miles. Needs tyres and a service otherwise full sh. Silver with black leather.
If it was a Z4MC, it would be worth millions, but it's a Z4MR, so £0.50 and a conker?

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Post by z4mcc » Sun Nov 27, 2022 5:31 pm

mmm-five wrote: Sun Nov 27, 2022 3:44 pm
z4mcc wrote: Sun Nov 27, 2022 2:47 pm Out of curiosity. What is the market for z4m like at the moment? Any idea what my z would be worth? 06 68k miles. Needs tyres and a service otherwise full sh. Silver with black leather.
If it was a Z4MC, it would be worth millions, but it's a Z4MR, so £0.50 and a conker?

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Post by Snakobs » Wed Apr 12, 2023 11:37 am

I have also been aiming to achieve the same thing of a cage for harness whilst retaining the stock roof and hoops. After hours of research I've stumbled across this build which removed the hoops but used their location for the cage mounting points so retains the roof.

I wonder if it is possible to fix a bar behind the seats running width ways through the cabin for harnesses to mount to without the need for a full cage. Not exactly what you want but closer, link here: https://jr-wheels.com/vehicle-gallery/1054

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The only other option I have seen is the post on bimmerpost: https://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1722062

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Post by Vanne » Wed Apr 12, 2023 5:09 pm

B6F XL in mine and really low.. maybe too low. Will depend on the clearance with the high density foam around the impact area of the rollcage and the lid. At 6' 2 and a bit, absolutely zero dramas fitting it.. (no slider)
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Post by Beedub » Wed Apr 12, 2023 5:49 pm

Snakobs wrote: Wed Apr 12, 2023 11:37 am I have also been aiming to achieve the same thing of a cage for harness whilst retaining the stock roof and hoops. After hours of research I've stumbled across this build which removed the hoops but used their location for the cage mounting points so retains the roof.

I wonder if it is possible to fix a bar behind the seats running width ways through the cabin for harnesses to mount to without the need for a full cage. Not exactly what you want but closer, link here: https://jr-wheels.com/vehicle-gallery/1054

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The only other option I have seen is the post on bimmerpost: https://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1722062

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Post by Snakobs » Thu Apr 13, 2023 4:27 pm

Beedub wrote: Wed Apr 12, 2023 5:49 pm the execution of that cage is fantastic!
Which one are you referring to there Beedub?
The yellow one almost looks like it may be semi removable. I would have put the A pillars further forward and drilled to get A pillar gusset's in but each to their own.

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