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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    12/30/08

    In reply to V10-Powered BMW Z4: The Non-Hairdresser Version
    I'm still amused by the diminutive size of this engine. Hell, there've been bigger sixes in living memory (Hudson Hornet had a 308), much less V8s.


    Seems like they knew what they were doing, though. Except for the wheels.

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    12/30/08

    In reply to V10-Powered BMW Z4: The Non-Hairdresser Version
    Neat mod for hoonage, but the addition of HP still doesn't make the Z4's coachwork any more appealing to me. I don't know why, but every time I see a Z4, I think Chevy Colorado. Something about all the funky creases in the sheetmetal...
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    Image of Graverobber Graverobber
    12/30/08

    In reply to V10-Powered BMW Z4: The Non-Hairdresser Version
    Giftschlange


    Any room for twin turbos?

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    Image of DoctorNine DoctorNine
    12/30/08

    In reply to V10-Powered BMW Z4: The Non-Hairdresser Version
    I think the stock Z4 M had 333HP or something like that. It was already in a high state of tune, so getting more out of it would have required forced induction. I don't think the V10 really adds that much, because even the stock inline six in the M variant had a hard time putting all that power down, since it is RWD only. In fact, I would wager a fair sum that the V10 is slower around the track than the Z4 M roadster. The practical exercise of installing a V10 in it is always admirable. But I doubt that I personally would have done this to mine. I like corners too much.
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    Image of LuciferV8 LuciferV8
    12/30/08

    In reply to V10-Powered BMW Z4: The Non-Hairdresser Version
    Non-hairdresser indeed.
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    Image of c0de c0de
    12/30/08

    In reply to V10-Powered BMW Z4: The Non-Hairdresser Version
    please forgive my blasphemy, but i think this is overkill for this car. a v10 on a z4 roadster ? seriously ? no word about upgrading the driveline, the tranny ? i think this will be a bizatch to drive, too much unrefined power imho. a mod i would be interested in would be z4 coupe with a S65B40 engine from the e92 m3, alone with proper mods to accompany that, mainly the transmission and the differential, brakes... etc..

    and please, no 20" rims, 18"/19" are MORE than enough.
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    Image of Paul Y. don't drive too fast. Paul Y. don't drive too fast.
    12/30/08

    @c0de: If you don't roll on 15" steelies, you ain't shit.
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    Image of Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig) Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig)
    12/30/08

    @c0de: I agree on the wheels. Lightweight 17" or 18" for me. These monsters are just for flashiness and are screaming for dents (or theft).


    Regarding the power, though: Just put it in third and drive around all day like that. It's there when you need it, but you don't have to use it.

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    12/30/08

    In reply to V10-Powered BMW Z4: The Non-Hairdresser Version
    And when you floor it, the entire upper half of the car folds into itself. Just consider it like a retractable hardtop, but one where the trunk lid and hood meet up in the middle.
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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    12/30/08

    In reply to V10-Powered BMW Z4: The Non-Hairdresser Version
    Enough with the hairdresser cliche.
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    Image of Syrax Syrax
    12/30/08

    In reply to V10-Powered BMW Z4: The Non-Hairdresser Version
    it seems that the tires were replaced by some very thin tape.
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