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DJC said:
FirstKnight said:
davemac250 said:
DJC said:
davemac250 said:
DJC said:
Did anyone ever do something silly and shove a V8 or V10 in the old Z4 at all a la the Z3 Shnitzer or the Hartge coupe?
Yes, there are a few V8 conversions knocking around. (Despite BMW stating the engine and transmission do not fit.)There is one that was a regular last year at the Nurburgring on weekday evenings. IIRC it had the M5 V8 in it.
I cannot remember for the life of me which company it was. Think it began with a K which makes me want to say Konigsegg -which is obviously wrong........
Was in no way a bodge job. If anyone else can help out it was an orange colour with the side scoops (if that makes sense) in yellow. Sounds awful I know, but did work in a strangely 60's Healey way.
http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw-cars/product/con...
http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw-cars/pop-ups/sou...
Problem with these Concept's that have large engines is that this doesn't necessarily mean a Production car can be made - BMW need to ensure the larger engine's don't negatively affect crumple zones etc and fail safety tests.
Also quite cool is their last Z4 concept the V8 Topster (ignore the video's title, it's a Z4 not a Z3) which they made when the Z4 was first released. That one had a last gen M5's V8 engine.
But of course the ultimate Z4 engine transplant would have to be this Z4 M roadster with the current M5's V10. Apparently it was custom made by Hartge. I bet that gave many a Porsche and Ferrari drivers a fright!
giannis said:
DJC said:
FirstKnight said:
davemac250 said:
DJC said:
davemac250 said:
DJC said:
Did anyone ever do something silly and shove a V8 or V10 in the old Z4 at all a la the Z3 Shnitzer or the Hartge coupe?
Yes, there are a few V8 conversions knocking around. (Despite BMW stating the engine and transmission do not fit.)There is one that was a regular last year at the Nurburgring on weekday evenings. IIRC it had the M5 V8 in it.
I cannot remember for the life of me which company it was. Think it began with a K which makes me want to say Konigsegg -which is obviously wrong........
Was in no way a bodge job. If anyone else can help out it was an orange colour with the side scoops (if that makes sense) in yellow. Sounds awful I know, but did work in a strangely 60's Healey way.
http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw-cars/product/con...
http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw-cars/pop-ups/sou...
Problem with these Concept's that have large engines is that this doesn't necessarily mean a Production car can be made - BMW need to ensure the larger engine's don't negatively affect crumple zones etc and fail safety tests.
Also quite cool is their last Z4 concept the V8 Topster (ignore the video's title, it's a Z4 not a Z3) which they made when the Z4 was first released. That one had a last gen M5's V8 engine.
But of course the ultimate Z4 engine transplant would have to be this Z4 M roadster with the current M5's V10. Apparently it was custom made by Hartge. I bet that gave many a Porsche and Ferrari drivers a fright!
Now THATS what Im talking about. Now there is a Z4 I want.
Dont suppose you know how much it cost do you?
I will pick mine up on July 27th so Ill post piccies of it in Black with white leather and 19`s. Rather looking forward to it and I dont care if I get called a poser or fag or whatever so there
Your current configuration has been saved as follows:
BMW Z4 sDrive23i
in Black Sapphire
with the following options:
First Aid Kit & Triangle
Floor mats, velour
Smokers package
Automatic Air Conditioning
Alarm system (Thatcham 1)
Multi-function controls for s'wheel
ISOFIX Child Seat System
Headlight wash
Black Sapphire
Light alloy wheels V-spoke style 296 19" with mixed tyres
Bluetooth phone prep + telematics
BMW ConnectedDrive-Online
BMW ConnectedDrive-Assist
Navigation-system Professional
DAB digital radio
Voice Control
Loudspeaker system BMW Business
Elec Fold Exterior Mirrors
Wind deflector
Windscreen with grey shade band
Seat heating, front
Extended storage
Rain sensor with auto. headlight activation
Pure White Design Package
Ivory White Exclusive Nappa leather
Sport seats, front
Your current configuration has been saved as follows:
BMW Z4 sDrive23i
in Black Sapphire
with the following options:
First Aid Kit & Triangle
Floor mats, velour
Smokers package
Automatic Air Conditioning
Alarm system (Thatcham 1)
Multi-function controls for s'wheel
ISOFIX Child Seat System
Headlight wash
Black Sapphire
Light alloy wheels V-spoke style 296 19" with mixed tyres
Bluetooth phone prep + telematics
BMW ConnectedDrive-Online
BMW ConnectedDrive-Assist
Navigation-system Professional
DAB digital radio
Voice Control
Loudspeaker system BMW Business
Elec Fold Exterior Mirrors
Wind deflector
Windscreen with grey shade band
Seat heating, front
Extended storage
Rain sensor with auto. headlight activation
Pure White Design Package
Ivory White Exclusive Nappa leather
Sport seats, front
Edited by Russell B on Thursday 2nd April 15:19
DJC said:
giannis said:
DJC said:
FirstKnight said:
davemac250 said:
DJC said:
davemac250 said:
DJC said:
Did anyone ever do something silly and shove a V8 or V10 in the old Z4 at all a la the Z3 Shnitzer or the Hartge coupe?
Yes, there are a few V8 conversions knocking around. (Despite BMW stating the engine and transmission do not fit.)There is one that was a regular last year at the Nurburgring on weekday evenings. IIRC it had the M5 V8 in it.
I cannot remember for the life of me which company it was. Think it began with a K which makes me want to say Konigsegg -which is obviously wrong........
Was in no way a bodge job. If anyone else can help out it was an orange colour with the side scoops (if that makes sense) in yellow. Sounds awful I know, but did work in a strangely 60's Healey way.
http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw-cars/product/con...
http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw-cars/pop-ups/sou...
Problem with these Concept's that have large engines is that this doesn't necessarily mean a Production car can be made - BMW need to ensure the larger engine's don't negatively affect crumple zones etc and fail safety tests.
Also quite cool is their last Z4 concept the V8 Topster (ignore the video's title, it's a Z4 not a Z3) which they made when the Z4 was first released. That one had a last gen M5's V8 engine.
But of course the ultimate Z4 engine transplant would have to be this Z4 M roadster with the current M5's V10. Apparently it was custom made by Hartge. I bet that gave many a Porsche and Ferrari drivers a fright!
Now THATS what Im talking about. Now there is a Z4 I want.
Dont suppose you know how much it cost do you?
Russell B said:
I will pick mine up on July 27th so Ill post piccies of it in Black with white leather and 19`s. Rather looking forward to it and I dont care if I get called a poser or fag or whatever so there
Quite a long way till July! Counting the days huh? Congrats on the purchase! I got my M coupe a few weeks ago and i am loving it.
I used to like the look of the E46 and I preferred it over the E92 until I started seeing more E92 around and then the E46 started to look dated. When a new model comes out (remember the Sierra replacing the Cortina) they usually get panned and after a while you see more on the roads and the new style grows on you.
I didn't take to the Z4 when it first came out either but I like this. I will seriously think about buying one probably in black or dark grey but I wont want to let my E92 go
I didn't take to the Z4 when it first came out either but I like this. I will seriously think about buying one probably in black or dark grey but I wont want to let my E92 go
AB said:
1000TCR said:
Silver Pellet said:
sixspeed said:
Don't think I'll be upgrading...
I certainly agree... and this particular one is the finest of the fine.
15 pics and NOT one of the interior. pah...
Looks sharper than the old one, the worst bit of the previous model was the droopy front end (the 6 series is even worse in that respect) and I'm not sure the new version has done it better though, will have to wait to see one in the flesh first.
Do think it will be a very colour sensitive car though. The sharper looks may well suit a dark colour.
Looks sharper than the old one, the worst bit of the previous model was the droopy front end (the 6 series is even worse in that respect) and I'm not sure the new version has done it better though, will have to wait to see one in the flesh first.
Do think it will be a very colour sensitive car though. The sharper looks may well suit a dark colour.
[quote=Dracoro]15 pics and NOT one of the interior. pah...
Try here
http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19315...
Have a moosey around as theres alot of good info
Russ
Try here
http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19315...
Have a moosey around as theres alot of good info
Russ
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