Z4M trunk

Nikki · 11-04-2010, 11:56 AM

Hey guys, I tried searching but couldn't find the answer to this.

What is the hump in the Z4M trunk that makes it so much smaller than the non-M trunks?

crfine88 · 11-04-2010, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

Hey guys, I tried searching but couldn't find the answer to this.

What is the hump in the Z4M trunk that makes it so much smaller than the non-M trunks?

It's the battery

Nikki · 11-04-2010, 12:15 PM

Holy crap it's huge...so the non M Z4s have the battery under the hood? I wonder how that affects the weight balance..I guess the M motor weighs more but the battery must weigh quite a bit.

ga41 · 11-04-2010, 12:24 PM

I think in non-M's the battery is at pretty much the same place just 10-12 inches below. Because M's have exhaust cans on both sides there wasnt anywhere else to put it.

Pheonix · 11-04-2010, 12:27 PM

The weight distribution of the Z4 M Coupe is almost balanced at 50.2/49.8 % (Front/Rear).
The Roaster is at 49.3/51.7 % (front/rear)

mhughett · 11-04-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ga41

I think in non-M's the battery is at pretty much the same place just 10-12 inches below. Because M's have exhaust cans on both sides there wasnt anywhere else to put it.

Actually, on the non M's, the battery is at the very rear part of the trunk, right below the removable panel. Like all other BMW's, it is most definitely NOT under the hood.

ga41 · 11-04-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mhughett

Actually, on the non M's, the battery is at the very rear part of the trunk, right below the removable panel. Like all other BMW's, it is most definitely NOT under the hood.

Dude I didnt say it was under the hood.

b0bab0i · 11-04-2010, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ga41

Dude I didnt say it was under the hood.

Nikki said that

wasupdu · 11-04-2010, 09:05 PM

So 2 bags of golf clubs can fit in the trunk of the Z4 (with the drivers out), but not in the M?...interesting.

Even more off topic - my old 5 series actually came with a diagram in the trunk to illustrate how to fit 5 golf bags...lol.

gcochard · 11-05-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Pheonix

The Roaster is at 49.3/51.7 % (front/rear)

that adds up to 101%

Pheonix · 11-05-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cliffhopper

that adds up to 101%

Good catch! This is where i got the information from
http://www.reveuro.com/buyers_guide/bmw/mcars/z4m.html
Believe it or not, the same typo was also on the official BMW Sale Brochure.

bosstones · 11-05-2010, 12:10 PM

Dumb question, but does everyone elses car have a cavity at the rear of the trunk (i.e. at the rear of the car)? It just seems like either a small panel or something is missing there on my M.

ebruder · 11-05-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bosstones

Dumb question, but does everyone elses car have a cavity at the rear of the trunk (i.e. at the rear of the car)? It just seems like either a small panel or something is missing there on my M.

Nope, my MCoupe's trunk floor has no panel or hatch. The battery, as has been pointed out, is in the trunk, not below it. You're fine.

EB

03BeastCharmer · 11-05-2010, 01:14 PM

I think he is talking about the small space there the emergency triangle could go (just smaller than a 3D Maglight). Yes, that is normal.

gcochard · 11-05-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Pheonix

Good catch! This is where i got the information from
http://www.reveuro.com/buyers_guide/bmw/mcars/z4m.html
Believe it or not, the same typo was also on the official BMW Sale Brochure.

Haha, awesome BMW

bosstones · 11-06-2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 03BeastCharmer

I think he is talking about the small space there the emergency triangle could go (just smaller than a 3D Maglight). Yes, that is normal.

Yeah, that's what I was referring to.

Caddyshk · 11-06-2010, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by wasupdu

So 2 bags of golf clubs can fit in the trunk of the Z4 (with the drivers out), but not in the M?...interesting.

Even more off topic - my old 5 series actually came with a diagram in the trunk to illustrate how to fit 5 golf bags...lol.

I get two carry bags in the M with the 40" + clubs on top... Clubs, bags, shoes; naked lady tees...

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Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Holy crap it's huge...so the non M Z4s have the battery under the hood? I wonder how that affects the weight balance..I guess the M motor weighs more but the battery must weigh quite a bit. __________________ Nikki
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03BeastCharmer Lieutenant Colonel 257 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: '13 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (3)	I think he is talking about the small space there the emergency triangle could go (just smaller than a 3D Maglight). Yes, that is normal. __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery Gone: E86 M Coupe; E30 M3, E39 M5, E36 M3
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