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- Southernboy
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Anyone fitted this rear bumper???
I quite like the look, but would prefer any comments if anyone has fitted one, and if so, were there any problems etc in terms of fit quality / finish etc etc...
I quite like the look, but would prefer any comments if anyone has fitted one, and if so, were there any problems etc in terms of fit quality / finish etc etc...
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I assume they do one to fit the facelift model? The one on the pic is a prefacelift 1.9.
- Southernboy
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I haven't checked if they do for the facelift version...They do make a front bumper too though, but it is sort of OTT in my opinion...check their website..
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Its fairly subtle, reminds me a little of the MK1 early Z4 bumper. To be honest the stripes are worse.
Tim.
Tim.
- Southernboy
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I think the stripes are optional to indicate which axis direction the car is meant to travel in....
- Southernboy
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I quite like the diffuser in the center...
- Southernboy
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Z4 look on a Z3. All wrong IMO. Part of the charm of the Z3 is the classic looks. The flame surface look of the Z4 is just out of place. The diffuser however is interesting.
2001 M roadster S54 Laguna Seca Blue
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So its a bonnet and wing change to. Nice but expensive!!!
1999 2.8 Arctic Silver Z3
1987 Black Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo
2007 325d Msport - remapped
1987 Black Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo
2007 325d Msport - remapped
- Southernboy
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...Not sure about the front end with the "lazy" eyes...But the butt looks good...not so obviously different to make it look odd...
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aren't stripes worth 25bhp, -1second on the 0-60 and +30mph on the top end?TitanTim wrote: To be honest the stripes are worse.
Tim.
- Badman gee
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You sold your soul to the devil.seasurfer wrote:I like both ends - could even tempt me back to a 3
- Southernboy
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.....There is certainly more one can do to enhance a Z3...The Z4 is just not in the same dimension...yet.
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Badman gee wrote:You sold your soul to the devil.seasurfer wrote:I like both ends - could even tempt me back to a 3
Its only a matter of time, happened to me and Gazza,
Traded down to a Z4, and back up to a Z3.. .
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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Need to change that Sig pic or is it there for old times sakegookah wrote:Badman gee wrote:You sold your soul to the devil.seasurfer wrote:I like both ends - could even tempt me back to a 3
Its only a matter of time, happened to me and Gazza,
Traded down to a Z4, and back up to a Z3.. .
You traded down to the wrong Z4
Tim.
- Southernboy
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IMO the 4 just doesn't have any character...it's got some style, and a smidgin of personality...get on the inside, and it says....well.....nothing.
- Southernboy
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...sorry Gill, you could say that about a pair of socks too....but it doesn't especially stir your heart...to fall in love.
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Well it would be different if i could work on them myself and not have to rely on garages all the time
- Southernboy
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There's stuff I do myself...then there's stuff I could do myself but don't...and there's stuff I can't do...because someone else will do it right first time...Mostly these days. I clean the interior of my car...I could do the exterior but don't...and engine or electronic maintenance / repair I leave to the best BMW mech in South Africa...who has become a friend over the past 20 odd years because he gets it right first time...and all this because I really like my Z3...I'm just not inspired enough by the Z4 to have that same passion...so I'm not likely to leave a loving relationship for a "new quickie"....
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....that's serious with a capital "C".........
- Southernboy
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...that's so sweet Gill....but if you take what I say seriously, I will expect to see your Z4 for sale before the night is out....
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I had two, and to be honest it wasn't just about the car.seasurfer wrote:Gookah, what didnt you like about the 4 over the 3?
The car's drove great, especially the Z4M I had, and they had loads of gadgets and modern technology.
Not in any order, but:
I always found it colder in the cabin than the 3, even with factory wind deflector.
I preferred the front end of the 4, but the back of the 3,
The doors were tinny, even in the £48,000 car!
The dash was very sparse, and the steering wheel just was odd with that bulbous looking airbag.
It felt to be a lot bigger and heavier car, and not as nimble.
The M was very, very fast, but I didn't find it as much fun as driving a 3 which seems 'slippier' at lower speeds.
But thats just the driving experience,
The 'owning' experience is the main reason though.
I feel the people who own the Z3 are more 'car enthusiasts', rather than 'some' Z4 owners who are the "look at me I have this", type (and there are many).
In the Z4, I felt people saw me as a show-off, a c*ck,..... but in the Z3 its a totally different reaction, I get great comments, with people wanting to know about the car, and showing genuine interest in it (and not me, which would upset some of those above )
With the Z4, I found that all I could do was clean and wax it, especially the M. It had so much on it there was nothing else to do.
To me, having the Z3 is about personalising it. Changing the seats, the wheels, the interior, the dashboard, the roll hoops etc etc. Looking on eBay for the next mod at a bargain price, like the cruise control stalk I just bought, and the M mirrors for £150.
It's the tinkering I enjoy as much as anything, and the chatting to people at the shows who come to me and ask about the modifications.
I never once felt like I wanted to join a Z4 cruise.
Would I own a Z4 again?
Yes , but when its old enough to be an enthusiast's car, and has long gone from the hands of the IT guys whose watch is as materialistically important as their mode of transport.
But thats just my experience......
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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TitanTim wrote:
Need to change that Sig pic or is it there for old times sake
Tim.
It's to remind me not to change back anytime soon....
Or... that I haven't taken mine out for a proper photoshoot, but then again I feel a calendar opportunity arriving soon.
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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Hi Gookah, thats a very interesting comparison, some of which i can relate to.
- Badman gee
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Good write up gooks.
Z4 not for me either.
Sad thing is most of the eac have z4 cars now.
Z4 not for me either.
Sad thing is most of the eac have z4 cars now.
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gookah wrote:Badman gee wrote:You sold your soul to the devil.seasurfer wrote:I like both ends - could even tempt me back to a 3
Its only a matter of time, happened to me and Gazza,
Traded down to a Z4, and back up to a Z3.. .
I've not owned a Z4, I went from a Z3 2.8 to the ///M
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
- BladeRunner919
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Back to the original question, I don't really like it. Barry, your Zed is a very nice looking car and I reckon this would actually spoil the look.Southernboy wrote:Anyone fitted this rear bumper???
I quite like the look, but would prefer any comments if anyone has fitted one, and if so, were there any problems etc in terms of fit quality / finish etc etc...
- Southernboy
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So far ir seems it's moot...some like some don't, and some are way off topic....
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DittoGazza wrote:
I've not owned a Z4, I went from a Z3 2.8 to the ///M
I wouldn't mind a Z4 coupe though..
///M Roadster - Evolve Stage 3
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Southernboy wrote:Anyone fitted this rear bumper???
I quite like the look, but would prefer any comments if anyone has fitted one, and if so, were there any problems etc in terms of fit quality / finish etc etc...
SB your zed looks nice now.. Wouldn't bother with the rear bumper..
If you want to 'add' something to the rear why don't you look for some ACS rear splitters?
///M Roadster - Evolve Stage 3
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I now have a copy set of Hamman rear diffusers like these below
Not sure whether to do them Estoril or Satin Black
Not sure whether to do them Estoril or Satin Black
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
- Southernboy
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...yes Gazza...that looks very cool...so diffuse dude...
I really like that SRS - TEC rear bumper though....just looks well finished at the back of the Z...
I really like that SRS - TEC rear bumper though....just looks well finished at the back of the Z...
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sorry Gazza, might have been Gazhyde I am thinking of...Gazza wrote:gookah wrote:
Its only a matter of time, happened to me and Gazza,
Traded down to a Z4, and back up to a Z3.. .
I've not owned a Z4, I went from a Z3 2.8 to the ///M
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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All I will say is I will never go back to a soft top once the Z3 dies, The Z4 has definitely pampered me love the 2 cars in 1
Tim.
Tim.
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seasurfer wrote:And i love the 1.1/2 cars in one
Tim.