Wow...how low can you go!

Koolflyer · Post by **Koolflyer** » Sun 15 Feb, 2015 17:20

Just seen this beast on fleabay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-2-2-M- ... 1c4e03e8f9

Del · Post by **Del** » Sun 15 Feb, 2015 17:28

The owner used to post on this forum quite regularly.

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Sun 15 Feb, 2015 18:15

Good luck on getting anywhere near that for it, a decent 2.2 with lowish mileage your talking 4kish private lol. The problem with modifying cars is you will never get what you've shelled out on it.

Tim.

Mike123 · Post by **Mike123** » Sun 15 Feb, 2015 18:45

Fabulous photographs!

Being a 'driver' I'm normally not keen on show cars, but I have to say this is a Mean Machine.

Rafolian · Post by **Rafolian** » Mon 16 Feb, 2015 07:32

Lovely motor, shame about the stupid childish plate tho'!

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Tue 17 Feb, 2015 10:16

Might cost a few quid to get that rear axle repaired....

A.

Del · Post by **Del** » Tue 17 Feb, 2015 11:27

I'm too old to appreciate these modern modifications:-
. Illegally structured number plate S66 POO modified to make the 6s look like "E"

.Interesting tyre and rim combinations

.Suspension so low, the car's tummy is nearly dragging along the ground and rear wheels tiptoeing on the inside inch of tread.

. I reckon you'd need a "flexible" MOT inspector

None of the above is of course an issue if the intention is to trailer the car to shows.

GLWTS

c_w · Post by **c_w** » Tue 17 Feb, 2015 21:39

It's riding on hydraulic suspension, so you wouldn't have to drive it at that height.

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Wed 18 Feb, 2015 13:00

Del wrote:I'm too old to appreciate these modern modifications:-
........Suspension so low, the car's tummy is nearly dragging along the ground ......

You can raise it also:

Dino D · Post by **Dino D** » Wed 18 Feb, 2015 17:43

I thought hydraulic suspension is a really old idea that came standard on really old Citreons?

Rafolian · Post by **Rafolian** » Wed 18 Feb, 2015 20:04

And some really modern "Citroens" as well.

c_w · Post by **c_w** » Wed 18 Feb, 2015 21:21

Dino D wrote:I thought hydraulic suspension is a really old idea that came standard on really old Citreons?

I think it's more likely running or airbags that true hydraulic but could be wrong.

Wavesong · Post by **Wavesong** » Thu 19 Feb, 2015 17:33

well each to their own and all that but, this looks like an exercise in how daft can you get. The tragedy is that the seller is probably trying to recoup what it cost him to do it. How many people would want a car like that?

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Fri 20 Feb, 2015 07:23

I have a set of 30mm lowering springs stored in my garage - I once fitted them to my previous 2.8. (the pic below of my 2.8 is with the lowered springs fitted) The cornering and handling was exciting and a pleasure - but speed bumps and the front spoiler were a constant issue which after a few months led me to revert to the OEM springs. I think the example in the link is great from a "caricature" point of view, but sadly impractical too.

Del · Post by **Del** » Fri 20 Feb, 2015 11:13

It's a "generational thing". If you wear low slung jeans that expose your Calvin Kleins, you would probably like the appearance. If like me, you prefer a comfortable waistband and find pension planning interesting, then you probably won't.

Koolflyer · Post by **Koolflyer** » Fri 20 Feb, 2015 20:53

Interesting to see what floats the boat for some, but not for me tho

Wavesong · Post by **Wavesong** » Thu 05 Mar, 2015 17:27

As I said, each to their own and maybe I am just getting old but, comfortable trousers are definitely in

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