Thread: I8 v Z4 (e89)
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      01-27-2020, 06:44 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by Asbjorn View Post
I think it is fair to sum up the cars you mentioned like this:

The i8 roaster looks like a super car, but it isn't.
The 911 drives like a super car, but it doesn't look like one.
The Z4 is somewhere in between.

The i8 has a very 5/7-series based suspension with narrow tires. The Z4 is 1/3-series based. The 911 has much wider tires and is more comparable to what you get with M cars in terms of suspension components.

So I guess the choice is simple. If you want more eyeballs, then go i8. If you want to strain your eyeballs more, then go 911.

Of course you can also mod your Z4 to get 911 performance from it instead. Here's my discussion on how to do that:

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I guess you could also mod a Z4 to make it look as striking as an i8. Maybe take a look at some of the GT3-inspired builds:

https://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1603919
Wonderful reply. Thank you for sharing your links!
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