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      10-23-2009, 07:46 PM   #28
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Originally Posted by chickdr View Post
The reason has been said many times - the M3 tranny wouldn't fit in the Z4. This seems like a similar issue the Boxster S had after its release. The 6-sp tranny was taken directly from the Carrera with its larger more powerful motor. The ratios were all wrong for the Boxster S.
I dont really buy that. Even if there was a slight fit issue, I think BMW would be able to make it fit... however the means... Plus, the misfit point is just conjecture to me. I have only seen it mentioned in forums. Is there any official point of reference for this "fact"?
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