Jono's Z4 Coupe

[JDavis21]

Haven't posted an update in a short while, but I have been tinkering away.

Gave in and booked in at royal steering wheels, very happy with the results - it's my 3rd car I've had finished by them and the quality is always great.


I had initially bought a used 356mm K Sport BBK but the buyer messed me around. Got my money back and decided to start a little project of piecing everything together to fit Porsche 996 front calipers - I've done the maths on piston area etc. and I'm happy the bias won't be too altered, but it does leave scope for a future upgrade in the rear.

Picked up the calipers for a bargain and have been busy cleaning them up and replacing the hardware, will be fitting them in combination with the 345x28mm CSL/Z4M discs and Endless ME22 pads.

Trial fit with standard discs still fitted:


Right hand caliper cleaned up and ready for fitting:


Plus I gave the car a wash this weekend, any recommendations on good brand wash mitts? This one was difficult to use.

 

[R60BBA]

Car’s looking good mate.

Can’t go wrong with a Meguiar’s Lambswool mitt, it’s certainly better than cat fur

 

[JDavis21]

Small update. Had two new front wheel bearings fitted two weeks ago as they were noisy, and I didn't fancy taking any risks with it on track.

Unfortunately I didn't manage to get the 996 Brembo's fitted in time for yesterday's track evening at Snetterton, but the current brakes held up surprisingly well (they didn't at Donington).

I had the GoPro on, so will try cut down a lap and upload it to YouTube for those interested. But I enjoyed myself and it felt great to actually drive the car home without any issues.





Next track session is looking likely to be at Cadwell.

 

[sjj84]

What brackets are you using to fit the porsche calipers?

 

[marmite monster]

cool car

 

[Ed Doe]

holy thread resurrection batman!

Quite pleased you did though - I hadn't clocked this one at the time; what a cracking build OP!

Do you have any update on how the coilovers fared over winter?

I have to say this thread makes me miss my old 3.0si!

 

[LemonConnoisseur]

holy thread resurrection batman!

Another thread resurrection here

This has been a great read, I love to see people go the more track/Clubsport direction as it’s my favourite build type.

2 years down the line though, the question is, have you still got it?

 

[Z4MCSL`]

And again from me

I am looking at doing similar with my coupe now !

 

[JDavis21]

holy thread resurrection batman!

Quite pleased you did though - I hadn't clocked this one at the time; what a cracking build OP!

Do you have any update on how the coilovers fared over winter?

I have to say this thread makes me miss my old 3.0si!

Coilovers lasted fine through the winters.

holy thread resurrection batman!

Another thread resurrection here

This has been a great read, I love to see people go the more track/Clubsport direction as it’s my favourite build type.

2 years down the line though, the question is, have you still got it?

Sadly sold it in October last year due to a change in jobs to McLaren. Been missing it a lot recently hence having a little look on the forum.

It sold to a friend of a friend that managed to do many trouble free trackdays and continued the theme by fitting a gripper LSD and a few other parts but has since sold it on a few months ago, I see the occasional photo of it on track on instagram still looking good.

 

[TOMGREEN413]

Stunning looking Coupe, congratulations.
Out of interest, what was it beside condition and price that attracted you to this one?......sorry....I'm just nosey

 

[Homer]

Ideal spec car this, love it.

 

[TOMGREEN413]

Cool, it can be difficult to find the perfect spec as so few Coupes were made, my preference was Montego Blue with Champagne leather in a manual, I think only 125 were sold (my exact specification was only 1 of 3 after researching)