Roundel Articles

rmorin49 · 02-18-2010, 07:15 PM

February issue has 2 articles on the Z4.

dcs2k · 02-18-2010, 08:35 PM

details please~??

rmorin49 · 02-18-2010, 09:39 PM

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details please~??

Both articles were complimentary but then again this is the BMW Car Club magazine. Track article was interesting in that they said the Z435 performed as well as the 335i which did very well on the Watkins Glen track.

Personally I think the 35is is way overpriced and I don't like the styling but to each his own.

Both articles are worth reading.

alan64 · 02-18-2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rmorin49

Both articles were complimentary but then again this is the BMW Car Club magazine. Track article was interesting in that they said the Z435 performed as well as the 335i which did very well on the Watkins Glen track.

Personally I think the 35is is way overpriced and I don't like the styling but to each his own.

Both articles are worth reading.

I think its overpriced for what you get. I also think that the original design by blassi, is classic.

rmorin49 · 02-27-2010, 12:07 PM

These 2 Roundel articles confirm that the E89 Z4 is much more a "touring" car than a true sports car. However, it did perform well on the track considering that it was completely stock including the OEM runflat tires. Top speeds were up to 138 mph, some problem with brake fade. BTW, it had a manual 6 speed tranny which the authors said was "better" than the DCT for tracking the car. Let the debate begin.

BlueZ4AZ · 02-27-2010, 11:26 PM

Since I don't track the car and never will, I guess I have the better transmission for what I use the car for.

Marc45 · 02-28-2010, 01:15 PM

I'll be at the track (Willow Springs) in a week. I'll post my impressions.

MilitaryE89 · 03-02-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rmorin49

These 2 Roundel articles confirm that the E89 Z4 is much more a "touring" car than a true sports car. However, it did perform well on the track considering that it was completely stock including the OEM runflat tires. Top speeds were up to 138 mph, some problem with brake fade. BTW, it had a manual 6 speed tranny which the authors said was "better" than the DCT for tracking the car. Let the debate begin.

Oh god Sir...do you really wanna start the DCT/manual thing up again...ungh!

rmorin49 · 03-02-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MilitaryE89

Oh god Sir...do you really wanna start the DCT/manual thing up again...ungh!

I love a good debate especially since there is no right or wrong answer, it all comes down to personal preference.

MilitaryE89 · 03-03-2010, 02:18 AM

lol

Marc45 · 03-11-2010, 01:59 PM

I went to Willow Springs yesterday and the car performed quite well.
The temp was cool and windy. No overheating problems but the temps did get a bit past normal. I think on a hot day in summer, overheating might be an issue.

IMHO, the car performed pretty much like the guys on Top Gear said. You can't finesse it around the track. You just need to muscle it through. It didn't do anything bad and when I got out of shape, a little throttle brought it back around. I talked to a guy with a Z3 M (with the S54 315 hp engine) and he said I pulled away from him on the straight every time.

The DCT was the best. Upshifts are optional since it will upshift at redline. Left foot brake, downshift with a thumb push...very, very nice.

The only drawback is I had to fill up twice

I am happy

richard in NC · 03-11-2010, 05:40 PM

Thanks for the track report. I want to get out, just haven't had the chance. Plus my favorite track, VIR, doesn't allow roadsters without full cages. I'll have to go to Roebling in GA or Kershaw, SC.

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rmorin49 Major 53 Rep 1,162 Posts Drives: 11 335d/10 Z4 s30i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hagerstown, MD iTrader: (1)	These 2 Roundel articles confirm that the E89 Z4 is much more a "touring" car than a true sports car. However, it did perform well on the track considering that it was completely stock including the OEM runflat tires. Top speeds were up to 138 mph, some problem with brake fade. BTW, it had a manual 6 speed tranny which the authors said was "better" than the DCT for tracking the car. Let the debate begin. __________________ Colonel (Retired), US Army/Hagerstown, MD 2016 518ixdrive/MSport AW/Ivory White ED-01-10 2010 Z4s30i AW/Beige/Burl/ 6MT/SP/PP/CWP/NAV/ipod/USB/CA (retired) 2011 335d BS/Oyster/PP/CWP/NAV/ipod/USB(Daily Driver) 30+ mpg(retired)
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Marc45 Private 5 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2015 i8 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I went to Willow Springs yesterday and the car performed quite well. The temp was cool and windy. No overheating problems but the temps did get a bit past normal. I think on a hot day in summer, overheating might be an issue. IMHO, the car performed pretty much like the guys on Top Gear said. You can't finesse it around the track. You just need to muscle it through. It didn't do anything bad and when I got out of shape, a little throttle brought it back around. I talked to a guy with a Z3 M (with the S54 315 hp engine) and he said I pulled away from him on the straight every time. The DCT was the best. Upshifts are optional since it will upshift at redline. Left foot brake, downshift with a thumb push...very, very nice. The only drawback is I had to fill up twice I am happy
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