Joined the M club!

[cerb4.5lee]

Swapped my TVR Cerbera 4.5 yesterday for a Z4 M Roadster, i have always loved the Z4 M coupe & just thought the heightened sound of the engine with the roof off would appeal, its very early days but so far i am very impressed with it, just a shame summer is nearly over!

A little pic!

[M3John]

Welcome to the club sir and a fine looking motor there.

The instant thing you'll miss from the Cerb though is a lack in noise so, i ended up investing in a Scorpion stainless system for my M3.
Obviously not that I want to spend your money for your you in any way.......

Get out. Get the roof off and enjoy !

[playalistic]

Lovely. I reckon the exhaust should be left as-is. If you want more noise get a GruppeM intake for some induction roar

[JCHill]

I have to confess I've always been so so about the Z4 but that looks simply stunning! With that engine too...nothing more I can say apart from...enjoy!!!

[JuniorJet]

She's a beaut!

Unless I am mistaken the only difference between mine is Carbon Black instead of Sapphire Black. But the dark exterior with red interior really sold it to me... enjoy the Sport button! :P

[cerb4.5lee]

Thanks very much for all your kind comments, i must admit my brother in law has a e46 m3 & i thought it was fairly quiet, thats why i opted for the roadster to enhance it abit with the roof down, i am really chuffed with it.

Its obviously a different beast to the TVR but i think it still feels like a great drivers car & the rear end feels alive, so that suits me fine!

[JimexPL]

I picked up one in April -



I've put it to good use this month taking it to Spain via some great roads on the Pyrennes and back via Millau.


I think that they're a bargain considering their performance, reliability and everyday usability.

Edited by JimexPL on Monday 3rd September 14:06

[cerb4.5lee]

JuniorJet said:

She's a beaut!

Unless I am mistaken the only difference between mine is Carbon Black instead of Sapphire Black. But the dark exterior with red interior really sold it to me... enjoy the Sport button! :P

Thanks,i really took to the colour combination aswell, i have just come back from a blast with the roof down & the sport button on & it certainly put a smile on my face, great engine!

You know your colours well it is sapphire black!

[cerb4.5lee]

Awesome looking motor James, you have certainly made the best of the car with your trips, bet you loved every minute of it!

[cerb4.5lee]

M3John said:

Welcome to the club sir and a fine looking motor there.

The instant thing you'll miss from the Cerb though is a lack in noise so, i ended up investing in a Scorpion stainless system for my M3.
Obviously not that I want to spend your money for your you in any way.......

Get out. Get the roof off and enjoy !

Cheers John, looking at your garage you certainly have a great selection of fun cars! i admit the only performance car that i havent changed the exhaust from standard is the TVR & that had a sports one on from the factory, i will see how i get on with the standard set up for a while & i dont mind you spending my money for me!

[pilchardthecat]

Leave the exhaust alone

FYI Simota are releasing their long awaited (by me anyway) carbon induction kit next month. It's less than half the price of a Gruppe M

I've ham my Z4MR for over 2 years/28k miles now and it still has my giggling like a schoolgirl

[Charlie Michael]

I've put almost 1,000 miles on my Z4MC. I've even started taking the long way home just to enjoy her a bit more.

Enjoy

[Diderot]

Looks stunning - enjoy!

Coincidentally my Chimaera is going tomorrow and I'm picking up an 07, M coupe. Can't bloody wait to be honest.

[cerb4.5lee]

pilchardthecat said:

Leave the exhaust alone

FYI Simota are releasing their long awaited (by me anyway) carbon induction kit next month. It's less than half the price of a Gruppe M

I've ham my Z4MR for over 2 years/28k miles now and it still has my giggling like a schoolgirl

Thanks Pilchard, i must admit i would love a decent induction kit to get it to sound closer to the CSL, cheers for the heads up.

Glad your still enjoying yours & it still gives you a rush.

[cerb4.5lee]

Charlie Michael said:

I've put almost 1,000 miles on my Z4MC. I've even started taking the long way home just to enjoy her a bit more.

Enjoy

Thanks Charlie, i totally love the coupe, love the shape loads. Just realised you only just got yours, really pleased that ownership is going well for you, enjoy!

Edited by cerb4.5lee on Friday 24th August 16:44

[cerb4.5lee]

Diderot said:

Looks stunning - enjoy!

Coincidentally my Chimaera is going tomorrow and I'm picking up an 07, M coupe. Can't bloody wait to be honest.

Cheers Diderot, that is a big coincidence, good luck with your new toy & i hope it goes well, i am sure you will love it, the engine does raise a nice smile!

Get a picture up when you get it.

[JuniorJet]

cerb4.5lee said:

JuniorJet said:

She's a beaut!

Unless I am mistaken the only difference between mine is Carbon Black instead of Sapphire Black. But the dark exterior with red interior really sold it to me... enjoy the Sport button! :P

Thanks,i really took to the colour combination aswell, i have just come back from a blast with the roof down & the sport button on & it certainly put a smile on my face, great engine!

You know your colours well it is sapphire black!

You should bring it to the Silverstone Sunday Service if you can get in!

[daz4m]

Nice car, agree with others leave the exhaust alone, and my opinion is to avoid that silly by pass mod at all costs, sounds rubbish.

If anything, induction noise is what you should be looking to improve.

[thepony]

Lovely engine
Lovely BMW
Keep it standard enjoy driving it ....
I am pretty sure will be a lot quieter than your TVR
I like the subtlety understated class of a completely standard BMW, however, if u have to change something for a bit more sound maybe consider if one of the BMW Performance exhausts will fit ?

Otherwise maybe change the induction but then u might keep in modifying .... Who knows ....

[thepony]

Lovely engine
Lovely BMW
Keep it standard enjoy driving it ....
I am pretty sure will be a lot quieter than your TVR
I like the subtlety understated class of a completely standard BMW, however, if u have to change something for a bit more sound maybe consider if one of the BMW Performance exhausts will fit ?

Otherwise maybe change the induction but then u might keep in modifying .... Who knows ....