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The same BMW engineers and designers had no support for the previous M versions. They did the Z3MC on their own time, and the Z4 coupe was designed by an outside vendor to show how cheaply it could be done because BMW wouldn't even attempt it themselves. Get real. |
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So much for "inevitable".
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Could you please provide a link?
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03-07-2012, 12:09 AM | #160 | |
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Really tired of the 3 Series crowd thinking they're the only game in town and bashing the other lines!
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03-07-2012, 05:40 AM | #161 |
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Brembro brakes, ESS tune, KW suspension, eisenmann exhaust and you will be faster, stop quicker and sound better the any Z4M BMW would release.
Taking the M3 into considering. (Z4 can't be more powerful) Unless they have the 4.0 V8 from the M3, but you won't be far behind. If you need the Z4M that badly the build yourself one! |
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03-07-2012, 12:48 PM | #162 |
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I think having an M is still a better option to modding since it really needs no outside work (some just want to drive fast out of the factory or some just doesn't want to deal with modding) and it is also covered by BMWs warranty. At least that's how I see it.
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03-08-2012, 05:44 AM | #164 | |
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Modding is not difficult if taken to a specialist. I'm currently running 390hp and soon to upgrade to 430hp with a few mods. I smoke M3 V8 all day long and the new M5 couldn't get past me the other day. I all depends on how much power you need, Vishnu Performance have the N54 engine running over 600hp. It's a matter of cost vs power vs needing warranty. Underground racing have a Lambo running 1500hp, i dont think they are bothered about warranty. It's the risk you run when wanting more power. It's all good fun! Last edited by The_Hulk; 03-08-2012 at 05:52 AM.. |
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I wrote this in 2010 when it was very much in discussion at that time. But the first rule in the auto industry is "All of the above applies today , it may be different tomorrow."
In principle the template for such a car was very much the Z4 GT car with its fixed roof. But because the Z4 is a Roadster first , other markets could not do without the Roadster, the US being one. It was then everything started to get out of the comfort zone that makes the marketing people anxious. Factor in the engine choices and it became clear it was not going to meet the numbers. The proposal could not meet the expectations and everything M does has to make money , depending on your opinion of the X-M's - They do make a lot of money and are one reason why BMW's profit margin in 2011 was second just behind Audi. Now the 3er is online and that car is manufactured to increase its profit margins over the E90. Back to the Z4, a Life Cycle Impulse is due around this time next year which will see a slight refresh as per the usual cosmetic and technological changes and some additional engineering tweaks to keep the car current in light of advancing competitors. Expect the Z4iS to be absorbed into the BMW M Performance line to enhance its role further as a quasi-M car.
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So was I then let us wait a few years perhaps it is in the cards some day
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Much appreciated ... I am thinking of it as a DD and eventually our only car. PS. Fellows at the Feb. 2012 International Auto Show only said "sometime next year"
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