- Joined
- Oct 26, 2014
- Points
- 181
- Model of Z
- Z4 coupe sport.
Thought it about time I gave you all some views on swapping from a Z3 2.8 to a Z4 coupe 3.0si bearing in mind its only my Opinion.
My beloved 1999 Z3 2.8 owned from 207- 2018. Pic when it was sold with orig reg. All relevant details of Z3 ca be seen in Showcase page 7 RHAs Z3.
Next my dream car that I’ve always wanted from the first time I set eyes on one in 2006 but thought I’d never ever own. Purchased in 2018 (at the age of 70 yrs young from a trusted Zeder and friend who runs the southern Zshed ) is this perfectly maintained and modded Z4 coupe 3.0si that has somehow earned the nick name of “The Beast” amongst some members on here, no idea why????
Found it very hard to actually make this Z look (in my eyes ) any better but have tried some minor changes the first being a new OE front bumper which was cracked allong with a new black kidney grill.
Although now it’s repaired and plus a black kidney grill, I still thought I could improve the front more to my liking so went after a splitter off the internet. Only one really took my fancy was the Maxton splitter.
as you’ll notice it’s got two very pointed edges where the brace fastened to outer edge which I didn’t like at all.
Instead of sending it back I decided to get my Dremel out and round off the protruding edges re drill the mounting hole for the support then fit some rubber edging to make it more pedestrian friendly.
now it’s more in line with the OE smooth rounded lines of this wonderfull best ever looking BMW coupe.
Now for the brain wave thinking I could make it match colour, with some stick on blue carbon effect vinyl and blue support braces.
YUK!!!!!!!!!!! stood back and within five minutes ripped it straight off but left the blue supports and rubber on.
Now it reminds me of the wife, “for better or worse” has taken on a whole new meaning.
One on the left is new wife/bride, one on the right is a mature wife and proved herself so will be loved for ever.
Do I miss the Z3??? Yes you bet I do and wish I could run both, will I sell the coupe???? Yes of course I will but no one would pay the price I believe it’s worth to me, and that’s only when they take my licence away and my son/grandsons don’t want it.
Is it a beast???? Yes of course it is just look who built it. Have I tamed it???? Of course I have but not with the sport button pressed maybe that’s why they call it a beast, maybe they should have called
it kangaroo.
Seriously the work done on this Z is a credit to @Lee and @GazHyde crew. The Z3 was my first real two seater roadster and it never let me down, would have another tomorrow if I could run two. Coupe can handle being left out in the open and although I intended to give my council garage up saving £900 yearly I can’t bring myself to trust the other drivers around me not to knock it, say no more.
Differences between the two are mainly performance especially round the twisting. Very lively get off the mark and smooth engine if a lot noisier exhaust. Road noise is very notable when going from the Z3, exhaust is obviously choice and having a rear box delete on this car really makes it noticeable if pushed in built up area. Miss the hood down in real warm weather but the coupe has the ability to get a lot of nice cool air in with windows down and for them extra hot days the auto air con works a treat. Must admit it’s getting as much attention from the public as my old Z3, even more on the petrol station forecourts. Which one is best ?? Don’t think there is a best maybe a better in different situations, looks is the most common comment from admirers. Give me both and I’ll die a happy man, thank goodness I’ve been lucky enough to have owned both and still own one.
Such a biased person ain’t I, and an old one to boot, great granddad for last 2.5 yrs and run a Z4 beast of a coupe. Some people never grow up do they.!!! Covid-19 stay away cos there’s plenty more miles left in this right foot yet.
RHA,ROY.
My beloved 1999 Z3 2.8 owned from 207- 2018. Pic when it was sold with orig reg. All relevant details of Z3 ca be seen in Showcase page 7 RHAs Z3.
Next my dream car that I’ve always wanted from the first time I set eyes on one in 2006 but thought I’d never ever own. Purchased in 2018 (at the age of 70 yrs young from a trusted Zeder and friend who runs the southern Zshed ) is this perfectly maintained and modded Z4 coupe 3.0si that has somehow earned the nick name of “The Beast” amongst some members on here, no idea why????
Found it very hard to actually make this Z look (in my eyes ) any better but have tried some minor changes the first being a new OE front bumper which was cracked allong with a new black kidney grill.
Although now it’s repaired and plus a black kidney grill, I still thought I could improve the front more to my liking so went after a splitter off the internet. Only one really took my fancy was the Maxton splitter.
as you’ll notice it’s got two very pointed edges where the brace fastened to outer edge which I didn’t like at all.
Instead of sending it back I decided to get my Dremel out and round off the protruding edges re drill the mounting hole for the support then fit some rubber edging to make it more pedestrian friendly.
now it’s more in line with the OE smooth rounded lines of this wonderfull best ever looking BMW coupe.
Now for the brain wave thinking I could make it match colour, with some stick on blue carbon effect vinyl and blue support braces.
YUK!!!!!!!!!!! stood back and within five minutes ripped it straight off but left the blue supports and rubber on.
Now it reminds me of the wife, “for better or worse” has taken on a whole new meaning.
One on the left is new wife/bride, one on the right is a mature wife and proved herself so will be loved for ever.
Do I miss the Z3??? Yes you bet I do and wish I could run both, will I sell the coupe???? Yes of course I will but no one would pay the price I believe it’s worth to me, and that’s only when they take my licence away and my son/grandsons don’t want it.
Is it a beast???? Yes of course it is just look who built it. Have I tamed it???? Of course I have but not with the sport button pressed maybe that’s why they call it a beast, maybe they should have called
it kangaroo.
Seriously the work done on this Z is a credit to @Lee and @GazHyde crew. The Z3 was my first real two seater roadster and it never let me down, would have another tomorrow if I could run two. Coupe can handle being left out in the open and although I intended to give my council garage up saving £900 yearly I can’t bring myself to trust the other drivers around me not to knock it, say no more.
Differences between the two are mainly performance especially round the twisting. Very lively get off the mark and smooth engine if a lot noisier exhaust. Road noise is very notable when going from the Z3, exhaust is obviously choice and having a rear box delete on this car really makes it noticeable if pushed in built up area. Miss the hood down in real warm weather but the coupe has the ability to get a lot of nice cool air in with windows down and for them extra hot days the auto air con works a treat. Must admit it’s getting as much attention from the public as my old Z3, even more on the petrol station forecourts. Which one is best ?? Don’t think there is a best maybe a better in different situations, looks is the most common comment from admirers. Give me both and I’ll die a happy man, thank goodness I’ve been lucky enough to have owned both and still own one.
Such a biased person ain’t I, and an old one to boot, great granddad for last 2.5 yrs and run a Z4 beast of a coupe. Some people never grow up do they.!!! Covid-19 stay away cos there’s plenty more miles left in this right foot yet.
RHA,ROY.
