Z4 at the track running fast laps..
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Originally posted by Rick
I seriously doubt that the stock Z4 will beat my moderately modified S2000. I would have to let someone else drive mine that knew how to drive it fast. My S is over 200 lbs lighter and about
251 hp at the crank not the wheels.
My S is dropped and tracks lighter and wider.
I seriously doubt that the stock Z4 will beat my moderately modified S2000. I would have to let someone else drive mine that knew how to drive it fast. My S is over 200 lbs lighter and about
251 hp at the crank not the wheels.
My S is dropped and tracks lighter and wider.
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From: Boulder
Originally posted by Rick
I seriously doubt that the stock Z4 will beat my moderately modified S2000. I would have to let someone else drive mine that knew how to drive it fast. My S is over 200 lbs lighter and about
251 hp at the crank not the wheels.
My S is dropped and tracks lighter and wider.
I seriously doubt that the stock Z4 will beat my moderately modified S2000. I would have to let someone else drive mine that knew how to drive it fast. My S is over 200 lbs lighter and about
251 hp at the crank not the wheels.
My S is dropped and tracks lighter and wider.
But it is a $45,000 car in 3.0 guise with even moderate options. The M will be over $50K. It should have a performance advantage over a $33,000 2.0 liter roadster.
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From: Laguna
Originally posted by cdelena
Was at TWS this weekend (great weather and good group of drivers) and ran in the same group as a brand new Z4. Interesting story..
Seems as though that father and son like track driving and dad has a Z06 and son wanted to have another in the family so they could both run. Mom was not thrilled with them buying her a vette just so they could use it occasionally so they got mom a silver Z4 with an automatic. Not to worry, father and son told mom they would break it in for her and showed at TWS with the car with only 1500 miles on it and paper plates.. but they did have time to add some OZ wheels shod with Hoosiers.
Son did a good job of driving the automatic leaving the stability computer turned on.. ran consistent 2:07's making a lot of us look weak as we struggled a little to stay with him at times. My best lap is 2:05 and I would be happy to be as consistent as he was. He is a good driver but I don't think he was quite as fast driving dad's Z06 in later sessions.
Looks like this car will be fast machine on the track. The M may be a monster.
Was at TWS this weekend (great weather and good group of drivers) and ran in the same group as a brand new Z4. Interesting story..
Seems as though that father and son like track driving and dad has a Z06 and son wanted to have another in the family so they could both run. Mom was not thrilled with them buying her a vette just so they could use it occasionally so they got mom a silver Z4 with an automatic. Not to worry, father and son told mom they would break it in for her and showed at TWS with the car with only 1500 miles on it and paper plates.. but they did have time to add some OZ wheels shod with Hoosiers.
Son did a good job of driving the automatic leaving the stability computer turned on.. ran consistent 2:07's making a lot of us look weak as we struggled a little to stay with him at times. My best lap is 2:05 and I would be happy to be as consistent as he was. He is a good driver but I don't think he was quite as fast driving dad's Z06 in later sessions.
Looks like this car will be fast machine on the track. The M may be a monster.
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From: WA
Originally posted by vapors2k
I wouldn't give the car too much credit, just a combo of everything but tires make a HUGE difference.
I wouldn't give the car too much credit, just a combo of everything but tires make a HUGE difference.
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From: West Henrietta UPSTATE NY
Originally posted by StwoK
The German driver we talked to said it would be about a year before the M would be available in the US.
The German driver we talked to said it would be about a year before the M would be available in the US.
Of course only time will tell, but they are actively saying No, not Yes.
And after about 12 years of driving schools, I must say, low lap times have more to do with the driver, than they do with the car.
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I sat in a Z4 at the dealer the other day. It seems HUGE inside compared to our cars. I would think you'd be sliding all over those seats going around the track. I personally prefer the snug fit we have.
Can't say anything about driveability and performance, after seeing the fugly interior, I was less than impressed, and not motivated to act serious enough to get a test drive.
Can't say anything about driveability and performance, after seeing the fugly interior, I was less than impressed, and not motivated to act serious enough to get a test drive.