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Big_Martin

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Just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Martin, in case that wasn't apparent :wink:

Not actually got a Z4 yet, but will be looking for a nice E86 in the new year, so thought I'd do some research first.

I currently have a mk2 MR2 as a bit of a toy, that I've had for four years, but I'm looking to replace it with something with more torque that is less likely to rust :cry:

The MR2 is on coilovers with some minor cosmetic and performance mods and I'd be looking to do similar with a Z4. Although, I may just go springs rather than coilies as it would be my daily and not just a weekend car.

Anyway, hello all and here's a couple of photos of the '2 (hope they don't offend :D ).

Cheers,

Martin



 
Hi. Good luck with the search.

I think you have made a mistake in your posting. You typed "E86" but surely you meant "E85"? :wink:
 
Welcome to the forum Martin :thumbsup:

Thats a very nice looking mk2 MR2 you have, you won't regret getting an upgrade to a zed, although you might regret getting an E86 as you can't lower the roof. :driving:

GLWTS
 
RickRob said:
Hi. Good luck with the search.

I think you have made a mistake in your posting. You typed "E86" but surely you meant "E85"? :wink:
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Swiftly said:
Welcome to the forum Martin :thumbsup:

Thats a very nice looking mk2 MR2 you have, you won't regret getting an upgrade to a zed although you might regret getting an E86 as you can't lower the roof. :driving:

GLWTS
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Thanks for the welcomes :thumbsup:

I think I'll miss the mid-engined handling a little at first, but not for long :wink:

Definitely looking for an E86, though. Not fussed about open top motoring, I like some metal over my head :thumbsup:
 
Taz said:
hello and welcome, the coupe is definitely the incorrect car, it's not very popular :)
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I've fixed your post for you - no need to thank me... :evil:
 
I'd have considered an E85 if there was a hard top available, but as it doesn't appear that it was an option, so E86 it is. Also, isn't it twice as stiff? (Or is that something I shouldn't mention? :wink: )
 
Big_Martin said:
I'd have considered an E85 if there was a hard top available, but as it doesn't appear that it was an option, so E86 it is. Also, isn't it twice as stiff? (Or is that something I shouldn't mention? :wink: )
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You can pick up a hard top for an E85 fairly easily if you want.
 
Big_Martin said:
Also, isn't it twice as stiff? (Or is that something I shouldn't mention? :wink: )
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Not really, the E86 is stiffer, but the E85 was designed as a roadster from the ground up, and appeared years before the coupe, so it's not like a lot of drop-tops that were originally designed as a coupe and then needed additional strengthening to compensate for the removal of the roof.
 
Swiftly said:
They look good as well when fitted http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&p=1012988
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Ah! Now I see it, I realise I have seen them before! It does look good :thumbsup:

Russ59 said:
Welcome :thumbsup:
Takes me back.

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Cheers! How long ago did you have that?

PerryGunn said:
Not really, the E86 is stiffer, but the E85 was designed as a roadster from the ground up, and appeared years before the coupe, so it's not like a lot of drop-tops that were originally designed as a coupe and then needed additional strengthening to compensate for the removal of the roof.
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Yeah, I realise that and it's not like I plan on going racing. I kinda just like tin tops, I guess :D
 
I continue to lust after this hard top:

http://www.dmoris-styling.com/eng/z4-hardtop---photos.html

No idea how much they are as it's rather academic at present, having spent all of my car vouchers for this year.
 
Russ59 said:
Sold it about 6 or 7 years ago now, it ended up in Sweden, as did my Supra.
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Ah, interesting. They do seem to have a decent following in Scandinavia. Odd really, they can be pretty terrifying when it's slippy! :D
 
Big_Martin said:
Russ59 said:
Sold it about 6 or 7 years ago now, it ended up in Sweden, as did my Supra.
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Ah, interesting. They do seem to have a decent following in Scandinavia. Odd really, they can be pretty terrifying when it's slippy! :D
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Mine was only an N/A to start with but I had that engine out and a turbo engine fitted which made it scary at times in the wet.
 
Russ59 said:
Mine was only an N/A to start with but I had that engine out and a turbo engine fitted which made it scary at times in the wet.
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Mine's only an NA, but before I changed the tyres/suspension, it bit me a couple of times :)


gavinb said:
Welcome. Good luck with the search.
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Cheers! I'm going to try and take my time to find the perfect car for my budget.
 
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