Farewell Z4Mers!

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tjlazer

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Well today I swapped out of my Z4MC for good today. Rather than write about it I made a little video on my way to the dealer...felt sad to let her go but the new beast really is something too. More on that later but I hope you enjoy my random thoughts after several years ownership with both and sorry about the language and editor border thing, it's all done on my phone so not exactly broadcast standard ;)
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After watching your video, I love your car!

Shame you have to p/x it - if you did tuck it away for 5 years I'm sure it's value would be much more. :(

Good luck with the new beast - I know which car, just not which version. Please let us know!
 
Nicely done. Man they sound good... :D

I'm sure you'll enjoy the M5 though. Very good value at the moment - I think most people don't realise quite how ballistic they are.

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It's an F10 M5 and I can confirm it is very, very fast. It is quite unhinged really how quick it is and how effortless it does it. As I mentioned in the video the big loser here with the new breed is feedback and rawness (good and bad) that the zed gives in spades. I had mine on H&R springs with a strut brace (shortly for sale) probably overkill for solely road driving but that's kind of how I do things and a lowered z4m looks much better in my view if you're running stock wheels. They are massively different cars but both share a core M trait of elevating the standard car they are based on into something tangibly different to drive and experience...with a shedload of power on top! Pics tomorrow, too busy driving today!
 
This car is amazing! If I could have two cars I'd have kept the zed but this car does everything (in fast forward) when you want but more importantly is just as good as a comfortable mode of transport. That's a clincher for me as urban life in my Z4MC had been taking a toll over this long winter...all the best to you all, I'm sure I'll keep tabs on this forum and who knows maybe one day I'll make the Surrey meet! T
 

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tjlazer said:
This car is amazing! If I could have two cars I'd have kept the zed but this car does everything (in fast forward) when you want but more importantly is just as good as a comfortable mode of transport. That's a clincher for me as urban life in my Z4MC had been taking a toll over this long winter...all the best to you all, I'm sure I'll keep tabs on this forum and who knows maybe one day I'll make the Surrey meet! T
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Just make sure you get the M buttons set up properly with the traction in MDM or off and the throttle in sport plus, leave the steering and suspension in comfort :) Traction control on makes the car feel half as powerful as it actually is :roll: Just be careful though as it can become a bit of a handful once you've knocked it down. Going back to my ZMR feels quite slow after a while driving just the M5 :o
 
MickAdams said:
tjlazer said:
This car is amazing! If I could have two cars I'd have kept the zed but this car does everything (in fast forward) when you want but more importantly is just as good as a comfortable mode of transport. That's a clincher for me as urban life in my Z4MC had been taking a toll over this long winter...all the best to you all, I'm sure I'll keep tabs on this forum and who knows maybe one day I'll make the Surrey meet! T
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Just make sure you get the M buttons set up properly with the traction in MDM or off and the throttle in sport plus, leave the steering and suspension in comfort :) Traction control on makes the car feel half as powerful as it actually is :roll: Just be careful though as it can become a bit of a handful once you've knocked it down. Going back to my ZMR feels quite slow after a while driving just the M5 :o
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You're so right about the TC, I put it in MDM mode yesterday and the rear did a little side step as I hit the throttle, OK it was cold but I was in 3/4th gear! The speed you gather on a WOT 3rd gear overtake is completely insane. But yes, damn I'll miss that s54 snarl. Planning some mods to unleash the V8 soundtrack...
 
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Planning some mods to unleash the V8 soundtrack
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What have you got planned? I installed an ExhaustMeister in mine, it definitely helps get more out of it cruising around but lets me keep it down when needed to keep the neighbours happy. The F10 is actually pretty loud stock, but the cabin is just really well insulated, so it's hard to get too much sound inside the car without being totally antisocial.
 
MickAdams said:
tjlazer said:
Planning some mods to unleash the V8 soundtrack
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What have you got planned? I installed an ExhaustMeister in mine, it definitely helps get more out of it cruising around but lets me keep it down when needed to keep the neighbours happy. The F10 is actually pretty loud stock, but the cabin is just really well insulated, so it's hard to get too much sound inside the car without being totally antisocial.
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Ha! I ride an unbaffled Triumph when it's warmer so I have a different idea of what's anti-social (after 7.30am noise is fine!). I have already tied the valves open!
 
tjlazer said:
Ha! I ride an unbaffled Triumph when it's warmer so I have a different idea of what's anti-social (after 7.30am noise is fine!). I have already tied the valves open!
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I don't mind being loud in the daytime, and early mornings aren't normally a thing for me, but I do quite often get home at 2-3am which is when I really need the option :P I already occasionally set off car alarms with just the standard exhaust and valves open.
 
What a beast. They have been timed at sub 4 to 60, which is frankly ludicrous.

Love those alloys too - so stealthy compared to the more open-spoked ones.
 
tjlazer said:
It's an F10 M5 and I can confirm it is very, very fast. It is quite unhinged really how quick it is and how effortless it does it. As I mentioned in the video the big loser here with the new breed is feedback and rawness (good and bad) that the zed gives in spades. I had mine on H&R springs with a strut brace (shortly for sale) probably overkill for solely road driving but that's kind of how I do things and a lowered z4m looks much better in my view if you're running stock wheels. They are massively different cars but both share a core M trait of elevating the standard car they are based on into something tangibly different to drive and experience...with a shedload of power on top! Pics tomorrow, too busy driving today!
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I’m interested in the strut brace assuming it’s the bmw one.
 
Proper hooligan car OP - lovely! :thumbsup:

Although in a way I was hoping it might have been an E60 - it may not be quite as ballistic, but a screaming V10 has to be heard at least once in any petrolhead's life!
 
Interesting thread. I also sold my Z4M this week and was toying with an F10 M5. I took one out for a test and didn't find it that quick :? But the TC was in full nanny mode - maybe that was the problem?
 
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Interesting thread. I also sold my Z4M this week and was toying with an F10 M5. I took one out for a test and didn't find it that quick :? But the TC was in full nanny mode - maybe that was the problem?
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It definitely was, especially compared to the Z4M, although this time of year it's hard to get much power down anyway. Mine (on winter tyres, which improve it a lot) will quite easily break traction at motorway speeds if you're not careful. Don't forget, it's the same basic engine at a slightly lower state of tune as the F90, which has been tested doing 0-60 in 2.8 seconds.
 
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