This is for those who think z4m are slow

Mikewarlover · 12-31-2008, 05:36 AM

Just to cheer u guys up a bit man

Our cars isn't slow

Burt Reynolds · 12-31-2008, 09:54 AM

Also shows the value of traction control.

thekurgan · 12-31-2008, 10:23 AM

Looks like a good time. All the cars sound great as well.

Incompatible · 12-31-2008, 01:24 PM

1. Driver Skill
2. Handling
3. Horsepower

They're all part of the equation. It's only when you have skilled drivers that you see the real personality of the cars. Great vid, thanks for posting.

TopDown · 12-31-2008, 02:55 PM

Would like to that same crew on a dry track

MVF4Rrider · 12-31-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TopDown

Would like to that same crew on a dry track

+1 (and all on the same tire to level the playing field)

Mikewarlover · 12-31-2008, 09:45 PM

i just wanted all of us to know that our cars is still way ahead of similiar sports cars in our class. Wat was especially impressive was that the porsche cayman s which is a lot more expensive than our cars could not keep up. This video made my day

MTHEORY · 01-01-2009, 12:10 AM

Here's a story from my latest track experience:

A couple of weeks ago I went to willow springs with a friend who drives a 95 M3 fully track modified. He estimates the horsepower at about 280 to 290. This guy is a fantastic driver. We were on the track with the experienced group. All "bad asses" driving huge horsepower monsters like Corvettes, Vipers, GT3s, etc.

On the street, I'm sure these guys regularly impress the females with all the speed and power.

On the track, however, it suddenly turned into a major crybaby fest. As I rode around as a passenger, we lapped these guys and started lapping them again when the session ended. Afterwards, they all complained about how my buddy was "pushing" too hard. He answered that they had twice the horsepower he did.

If you bought your Z4 M because you wanted a straight line dragster, you bought the wrong car. My recommendation (from personal experience) is not to drag race (i.e. street race) any big V-8 muscle cars. Things will go badly.

On the other hand, take your MC or MR to the track, and in skilled hands, few cars will be able to keep up. It's a beautiful thing.

MVF4Rrider · 01-01-2009, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MTHEORY

Here's a story from my latest track experience:

A couple of weeks ago I went to willow springs with a friend who drives a 95 M3 fully track modified. He estimates the horsepower at about 280 to 290. This guy is a fantastic driver. We were on the track with the experienced group. All "bad asses" driving huge horsepower monsters like Corvettes, Vipers, GT3s, etc.

On the street, I'm sure these guys regularly impress the females with all the speed and power.

On the track, however, it suddenly turned into a major crybaby fest. As I rode around as a passenger, we lapped these guys and started lapping them again when the session ended. Afterwards, they all complained about how my buddy was "pushing" too hard. He answered that they had twice the horsepower he did.

If you bought your Z4 M because you wanted a straight line dragster, you bought the wrong car. My recommendation (from personal experience) is not to drag race (i.e. street race) any big V-8 muscle cars. Things will go badly.

On the other hand, take your MC or MR to the track, and in skilled hands, few cars will be able to keep up. It's a beautiful thing.

Sure. That just plays into my theory that people want more power so they can tap into it in a more restrained fashion (ie, not driving at ten tenths). In affect, they're using about the same power as stock, but getting it without having to redline every gear. In the video I'm sure you noticed those guys were wringing the throttle all the way (and in the wet!). That's where the real power is. In addition, when you increase the power, the new max horsepower figure (whether estimated or proven via dyno) seems to be lazer etched into your brain, so there's a pride/smile factor that goes along with some spirited driving, even if you barely exceed the stock performance envelop.

BMWI6 · 01-02-2009, 10:29 AM

MTHEORY :
Where did you get your m stripes? That is the sickest thing I have ever seen in my life. I need them now.

MTHEORY · 01-02-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWI6

MTHEORY :
Where did you get your m stripes? That is the sickest thing I have ever seen in my life. I need them now.

Glad you like it. I still get major attention on the street. Here's the original post, it should answer most questions.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...614&highlight=

vicj · 01-10-2009, 11:33 AM

I don't speak Japanese, but it sure looked like the Cayman was having a terrible time trying to hold a line in the turns. Strange for a mid-engine design.

Mikewarlover · 01-10-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by vicj

I don't speak Japanese, but it sure looked like the Cayman was having a terrible time trying to hold a line in the turns. Strange for a mid-engine design.

might be the tires on the car isnt so good in wet condition

jamboMR · 01-10-2009, 10:11 PM

Very cool video, thanks for sharing

There was nothing in it between the other three cars, looks like they all had fun

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Incompatible Major 55 Rep 1,224 Posts Drives: 07 AW Z4C 3.0Si Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	1. Driver Skill 2. Handling 3. Horsepower They're all part of the equation. It's only when you have skilled drivers that you see the real personality of the cars. Great vid, thanks for posting. __________________ If you can't take the time to teach a kid something good, someone will take the time to teach them something bad.
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Mikewarlover Major 40 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: white Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond BC iTrader: (0)	i just wanted all of us to know that our cars is still way ahead of similiar sports cars in our class. Wat was especially impressive was that the porsche cayman s which is a lot more expensive than our cars could not keep up. This video made my day
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MTHEORY Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2003 996 Porsche GT2 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada iTrader: (0)	Here's a story from my latest track experience: A couple of weeks ago I went to willow springs with a friend who drives a 95 M3 fully track modified. He estimates the horsepower at about 280 to 290. This guy is a fantastic driver. We were on the track with the experienced group. All "bad asses" driving huge horsepower monsters like Corvettes, Vipers, GT3s, etc. On the street, I'm sure these guys regularly impress the females with all the speed and power. On the track, however, it suddenly turned into a major crybaby fest. As I rode around as a passenger, we lapped these guys and started lapping them again when the session ended. Afterwards, they all complained about how my buddy was "pushing" too hard. He answered that they had twice the horsepower he did. If you bought your Z4 M because you wanted a straight line dragster, you bought the wrong car. My recommendation (from personal experience) is not to drag race (i.e. street race) any big V-8 muscle cars. Things will go badly. On the other hand, take your MC or MR to the track, and in skilled hands, few cars will be able to keep up. It's a beautiful thing.
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BMWI6 Major 96 Rep 1,337 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami, Fl iTrader: (2)	MTHEORY : Where did you get your m stripes? That is the sickest thing I have ever seen in my life. I need them now. __________________ If everything seems under control, then you aren't going fast enough"
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vicj First Lieutenant 10 Rep 316 Posts Drives: '06 M Roadster; 2010 Mini Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I don't speak Japanese, but it sure looked like the Cayman was having a terrible time trying to hold a line in the turns. Strange for a mid-engine design.
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01-10-2009, 10:11 PM	#14
jamboMR Private First Class 9 Rep 192 Posts Drives: Z4MR sold sniff sniff Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco / UK / Australia iTrader: (0)	Very cool video, thanks for sharing There was nothing in it between the other three cars, looks like they all had fun
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