Z4M handling issues
Discussion
I have had a 07 Z4M for 3 years now, before it I had MX5's in some guise or other for a good 10 years.
I definitely got spoilt rotten handling wise with the MX5's, especially the last one I had for 6 years with upgraded suspension and lightened everything.
I love my Z4M's engine, I love the looks and the interior, I cannot get on with the handling how ever. I have swapped the tyres for Pilot Sports as needed and it has improved slightly, but on the latest early morning hoon out it really cemented in me that whilst the car is fast, and handles well, its version of handling is not for me. It is a car that likes brute force, not a scalpel like my old cars, and for the kind of road driving I do, getting the back end out and forcing yourself round corners is not fun on British roads, never mind how crashy over bumps it is.
I don't want to change it for a lot of reasons, its a really good example and its options are great, but I think I am going to have to unless someone can suggest to me some handling mods that might improve things? I am thinking of changing to a Boxster S of the same age or maybe slightly newer, which from what little test driving I have done and all the user and journalist reviews have said, is much more my kind of car.
I definitely got spoilt rotten handling wise with the MX5's, especially the last one I had for 6 years with upgraded suspension and lightened everything.
I love my Z4M's engine, I love the looks and the interior, I cannot get on with the handling how ever. I have swapped the tyres for Pilot Sports as needed and it has improved slightly, but on the latest early morning hoon out it really cemented in me that whilst the car is fast, and handles well, its version of handling is not for me. It is a car that likes brute force, not a scalpel like my old cars, and for the kind of road driving I do, getting the back end out and forcing yourself round corners is not fun on British roads, never mind how crashy over bumps it is.
I don't want to change it for a lot of reasons, its a really good example and its options are great, but I think I am going to have to unless someone can suggest to me some handling mods that might improve things? I am thinking of changing to a Boxster S of the same age or maybe slightly newer, which from what little test driving I have done and all the user and journalist reviews have said, is much more my kind of car.
Beedub said:
i promise OP some well spent money on new suspension components and you will not recognise the car, predictable, fun, with you all the way and Very fast... The platform is excellent and very stiff in both cases respectively..... sadly the needed parts are expensive.
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/suspension-kits/car/bmw/z4m/2006/3-2/bilstein-b12-pro-kit-suspension-kit-with-bilstein-b8-shock-absorbers-lowers-front-20mm-and-rear-10mm - something like this?tjlazer said:
OP - I don't have much to add on the posts above but as I've owned both the Z4MR and Z4MC I'd say that getting rid of the car for this 'fault' is not the right thing to do
I understand that the handling characteristics are not a fault so to speak, but its a kind of handling that I just don't get along with, especially when fast road driving. (on a smooth track its much more acceptable) But the majority of my fun driving is road driving, and I barely do track days anymore.From talking to other people, it looks like I'm going to have to change it to get what I truly want out of a sports car.
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