Please Help me get this out of my head!!!

dcaron9999 · 03-25-2015, 03:44 PM

The S54 engine screams! Small cabin for a 6-footer like myself. I test drove one. I considered owning one as a track toy. I barely fit with a helmet and seat reclined all the way. The torque is not the greatest, but power delivery is silky smooth up to 8000+ RPM!!

I tried the first-gen Cayman S which do not do it for me. Not enough torque, average seats, stiff clutch pedal, obnoxioulsy loud cabin noise. I settled on the second gen 135i, and modded it to stage two level. Ive been tracking heavily it for 2+ years with no mechanical issues so far. It is passed the 400 ft-lbs torque level now, and scary fast.

It is hard to find clean 2006-2008 Z4M coupes, with service history, under 30KCAD. Also, the engine bay has no splash guard/belly pans, so best not to expose it to winter grime. Most Canadian owners that care store them away in the Winter.

Not a problem in the Orange state though - lucky you!

Nice 2-seater car to own. Fat steering wheel perfect for big hands! Enjoy one if you have the means!!!

Gray_Panther · 03-25-2015, 03:50 PM

This is making me lust after a z4m coupe all over again. This forum is a bad influence!
If i was in the op's shoes I would definitely do it. Probably because I would have already done it if I moved to another city by myself!

J-Rod · 03-25-2015, 09:46 PM

Holy crap! Maybe asking for you guys to make me change my mind wasn't such a good idea!!! LoL (kinda did it on purpose though!)

Im making it extra difficult to find one by looking at two very specific color combos:
Space gray/Imola red int/alum or carbon trim
monaco blue/light sepang int/alum or carbon trim

Oh and under 60k miles preferably. Tough to find, but when I do....

Im 6'1 190 and you all got me worried now. Im checking one out this weekend just to make sure I can drive it daily.

I know ill miss the torque on my lil beast though...

J-Rod · 03-25-2015, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by davis449

I am not a fan AT ALL of the clown shoe in any form, but this advice is undeniable:

Well...me neither , of the clown shoe that is, but thats the z3 m coupe not the z4mc.

J-Rod · 03-25-2015, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by inFamousKicks

Would definitely trash the AT 135 for a Z4M.

Now if the 1 was 6MT, I'd really have to think about it lol

Exactly this...

J-Rod · 03-26-2015, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lmw160

Use the US $$ to buy a clean one here in Canada. You can always sell it later if you get the M out of your system! Better than feeling that longing!!

Any specific site you recommend to look for cars over there? Just had a wet dream about flying there and driving down! LoL

J-Rod · 03-26-2015, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by J-Rod

Any specific site you recommend to look for cars over there? Just had a wet dream about flying there and driving down! LoL

http://www.autotrader.ca/a/BMW/Z4+M+...PO&orup=3_15_7

Seems I have to start planning for something like this!

Mach1er · 03-26-2015, 08:53 AM

That Z4 M has been on my dream car list since it came out. Had a neighbor with one for a while and got to fall in love all again over each day.

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dcaron9999 Major 157 Rep 1,409 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M package Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mirabel, Quebec iTrader: (0)	The S54 engine screams! Small cabin for a 6-footer like myself. I test drove one. I considered owning one as a track toy. I barely fit with a helmet and seat reclined all the way. The torque is not the greatest, but power delivery is silky smooth up to 8000+ RPM!! I tried the first-gen Cayman S which do not do it for me. Not enough torque, average seats, stiff clutch pedal, obnoxioulsy loud cabin noise. I settled on the second gen 135i, and modded it to stage two level. Ive been tracking heavily it for 2+ years with no mechanical issues so far. It is passed the 400 ft-lbs torque level now, and scary fast. It is hard to find clean 2006-2008 Z4M coupes, with service history, under 30KCAD. Also, the engine bay has no splash guard/belly pans, so best not to expose it to winter grime. Most Canadian owners that care store them away in the Winter. Not a problem in the Orange state though - lucky you! Nice 2-seater car to own. Fat steering wheel perfect for big hands! Enjoy one if you have the means!!! __________________ 2011 X3 35i with M pack + 2011 135i w/6SPMT \| 255 square tire setup \| Quaife 3.46 LSD \| Diff lock down bracket \| Bilstein B8+Swift SpecR springs+H&R FSB \| CDV delete \| BMS Oil Tstat bypass \| ER FMIC & CP \| N54Tuning DP \| GC Street Camber Plates \| M3 FCA +guide rods+RSFB's+Tranny mounts \| Manzo toe arms \| Cobb Stg2 agressive tune \| Hawk DTC70 brake pads \| RB SS brake pistons \| Goodridge SS brake lines \| Custom brake cooling ducts Last edited by dcaron9999; 03-25-2015 at 03:51 PM..
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Gray_Panther Brigadier General 1555 Rep 3,234 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	This is making me lust after a z4m coupe all over again. This forum is a bad influence! If i was in the op's shoes I would definitely do it. Probably because I would have already done it if I moved to another city by myself! __________________ 2012 BMW 128i 6MT Deep Sea Blue Metallic
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J-Rod Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 135i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	Holy crap! Maybe asking for you guys to make me change my mind wasn't such a good idea!!! LoL (kinda did it on purpose though!) Im making it extra difficult to find one by looking at two very specific color combos: Space gray/Imola red int/alum or carbon trim monaco blue/light sepang int/alum or carbon trim Oh and under 60k miles preferably. Tough to find, but when I do.... Im 6'1 190 and you all got me worried now. Im checking one out this weekend just to make sure I can drive it daily. I know ill miss the torque on my lil beast though... __________________ BMS DCI / BMWP Exhaust / JB4 G5 / VSRF DPs ... for now!
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Mach1er Lieutenant 88 Rep 524 Posts Drives: '13 128i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	That Z4 M has been on my dream car list since it came out. Had a neighbor with one for a while and got to fall in love all again over each day. __________________ '13 128i \| 6MT \| SGM \| Black Boston \| Black Gloss \| Lighting \| Premium \| Tech \| HK \| Anti-Theft \| [CDV-Delete \| Clutch Stop \| 30% Pinnacle] Ordered 2.23 \| Production Begin 3.7 \| Ends 3.15 \| Released to carrier 3.18 \| At port 3.19 \| Departed 3.23 (K-line to Brunswick) \| Arrived 4.7 \| Truck 4.12 \| Dealer 4.19
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