Any modifications youd like to see?

jslym777 · 02-25-2012, 02:09 PM

I have a shop in Ohio and we specialize in BMW. This season we will be hitting the track pretty hard with our new project Z4MR. I have worked closely with machine shops in the past and have the resources to do some product development and research. Are there any parts youd like to see designed for the Z4M that do not exist? Any parts that youd like to see designed/built better? Let me know in this thread!!! Ill see what I can get into this spring.

Caddyshk · 02-25-2012, 04:10 PM

Cup Holders

VinnieAces · 02-25-2012, 04:50 PM

not sure if you guys work on cosmetics, but if so, the Ms are LACKING in rear diffusers

jslym777 · 02-25-2012, 05:41 PM

i am trying to interview companies to do carbon fiber work for me so a rear diffuser may be in the works

Finnegan · 02-25-2012, 05:53 PM

Wow. Most appreciated. I have to put some thought into it. Will respond later on--taking a 5 minute break from brake pads/fluid and other prep for the first trackday of the season next Sat.

txz4 · 02-25-2012, 08:21 PM

an intake. and a euro style s pipe.

Kgolf31 · 02-25-2012, 08:37 PM

Where in Ohio are you located?

I'd like to stop by and check it out. What's your shop name?

3002 tii · 02-25-2012, 09:35 PM

Not sure how sophisticated the shop is but maybe cheaper alternative for catless headers (as opposed to Euro, CSL, Supersprint) and maybe a front strut bar (instead of oem, Strong Strut)...

ZStig · 02-25-2012, 10:25 PM

1. Complete carbon fiber door replacement
2. carbon fiber trunk lid
3. carbon fiber driveshaft
4. front brake cooling ducts

Mirko · 02-25-2012, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VinnieAces

not sure if you guys work on cosmetics, but if so, the Ms are LACKING in rear diffusers

+1 ...i would be interested in that

Trev · 02-25-2012, 11:26 PM

I'd have said a rear floating 2 piece brake rotor assembly except it looks like racingbrake has started producing them.

A cheaper alternative to the BMW motorsport carbon airbox, maybe using aluminum?

I really want someone to design a modular shift knob, as a recent post points out the Jafster knob is cool due to its extra height & leverage. But it looks like a sex toy. I'd like an ergonomic shape but has ability to be shortened or lengthened by inserting shims, Made from Delrin or some other plastic so as not to overheat or overcool dependent on ambient temp. I have a Sparco Speed knob, something like that but with a screw on sections.

Other ideas a clutch & lightweight flywheel package.

An adjustable front splitter. Design criteria would have it mount to a hard point on the chassis not the bumper. Splitter would be adjustable forward & back within a 3-4" range. Ideally the design would be proven out with some real aero measurement.

+1 for brake cooling ducts, something that connects the stock ducts up to a tube that directs air over brake pads & thru rotor vanes.

beta · 02-26-2012, 02:06 AM

+1 for carbon fiber driveshaft. I'd also like to see a carbon fiber hood.

It's a little easier to lighten the back of the car (battery, cans), or the middle (seats) than it is the front, so anything that can drop weight from the front would be great.

jslym777 · 02-26-2012, 08:56 AM

thanks for all the input!!! i am excited to see what we can come up with this season. i do have some relations with aeronautical companies so designs wont be just aesthetic. i am already in the process of designing some strut bars for a few different BMW models.

Twisted Six · 02-26-2012, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

1. Complete carbon fiber door replacement
2. carbon fiber trunk lid
3. carbon fiber driveshaft
4. front brake cooling ducts

Covered.....

VinnieAces · 02-26-2012, 01:54 PM

this will be interesting to see if you can bang out any of these projects! good luck to you!

johanness · 02-26-2012, 02:32 PM

Proper heads-up gauge pod (not around the knees).

ZeD4Mr · 02-26-2012, 03:54 PM

Carbon Fiber Hard Top... OE is too hard to source without paying retail for new.

Kgolf31 · 02-26-2012, 04:17 PM

Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers. They are out there, but cheaper price is always desired.

I'd like to see a rear diffusers, and brake ducts.

kcdedric · 02-26-2012, 05:19 PM

+1 for brake ducts. And a proper intake.

Finnegan · 02-26-2012, 06:23 PM

Very good suggestions and ideas from folks.

+1 on "proper heads up gauge pod". Would be nice to have oil pressure, oil and water temp, etc. +1 on the structurally attached and adjustable splitter.

I'll add to the list some kind of shift light. I miss that from the E92, would be nice to have on the track as you can see if using peripheral vision. Even better if it could indicate low and high rev ranges.

Some thoughts and just insight/feedback on suspension tuning, wheels, offsets, etc. of the Z4M and sharing of that knowledge would probably be invaluable.

Not sure about a carbon fiber door. The empty door shell only weighs 30 lbs, not much to save there side to side. The internals, fittings, and trim are what add up.

Strut brace from Rogue is just nearing completion, and Rogue is also on deck for FCABs. That may not be the best place to put resources, and folks here have already asked Rogue to work on them.

Schnitzer may also have the brake ducts coming on line based on his post above and elsewhere, not sure if there is an ETA though. Ducts would be fantastic, no matter who does them!

gferil · 02-26-2012, 06:31 PM

Definitely rear diffuser and brake ducts like other people have said

jslym777 · 02-26-2012, 11:22 PM

these are all great ideas. i think the brake ducts are very useful, as well as front splitter. i see rogue is coming out with a race brace, how about one solid piece that replaces the V bars that come stock and also runs across the engine bay??? ill have some testing to do this spring. we are currently making some steering wheel spacers for some older model BMWs right now.

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VinnieAces Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: Imola Red Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, Can iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [8.00]	not sure if you guys work on cosmetics, but if so, the Ms are LACKING in rear diffusers __________________ ///M - Some Mods 'N Stuff
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Kgolf31 Brigadier General 460 Rep 4,531 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC, 2012 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (4)	Where in Ohio are you located? I'd like to stop by and check it out. What's your shop name?
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Trev Private First Class 5 Rep 108 Posts Drives: Z4MC Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland Oregon iTrader: (0)	I'd have said a rear floating 2 piece brake rotor assembly except it looks like racingbrake has started producing them. A cheaper alternative to the BMW motorsport carbon airbox, maybe using aluminum? I really want someone to design a modular shift knob, as a recent post points out the Jafster knob is cool due to its extra height & leverage. But it looks like a sex toy. I'd like an ergonomic shape but has ability to be shortened or lengthened by inserting shims, Made from Delrin or some other plastic so as not to overheat or overcool dependent on ambient temp. I have a Sparco Speed knob, something like that but with a screw on sections. Other ideas a clutch & lightweight flywheel package. An adjustable front splitter. Design criteria would have it mount to a hard point on the chassis not the bumper. Splitter would be adjustable forward & back within a 3-4" range. Ideally the design would be proven out with some real aero measurement. +1 for brake cooling ducts, something that connects the stock ducts up to a tube that directs air over brake pads & thru rotor vanes.
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beta Lieutenant Colonel 80 Rep 1,663 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	+1 for carbon fiber driveshaft. I'd also like to see a carbon fiber hood. It's a little easier to lighten the back of the car (battery, cans), or the middle (seats) than it is the front, so anything that can drop weight from the front would be great. __________________ modification journal
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jslym777 Private First Class 15 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	thanks for all the input!!! i am excited to see what we can come up with this season. i do have some relations with aeronautical companies so designs wont be just aesthetic. i am already in the process of designing some strut bars for a few different BMW models.
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VinnieAces Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: Imola Red Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, Can iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [8.00]	this will be interesting to see if you can bang out any of these projects! good luck to you! __________________ ///M - Some Mods 'N Stuff
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ZeD4Mr Lieutenant Colonel 502 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: Skyer Z4MR Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (18)	Carbon Fiber Hard Top... OE is too hard to source without paying retail for new.
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Kgolf31 Brigadier General 460 Rep 4,531 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC, 2012 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (4)	Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers. They are out there, but cheaper price is always desired. I'd like to see a rear diffusers, and brake ducts.
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kcdedric Captain 743 Rep 648 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Norcal iTrader: (7)	+1 for brake ducts. And a proper intake. __________________ Le Mans Blue '09 BMW M3 Sedan - Current Polar Silver '04 Porsche GT3 - Gone Persian Blue '08 Lotus Exige S240 - Gone Space Gray/Imola '08 BMW M Coupe - Gone
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Finnegan Dog Listener 703 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	Very good suggestions and ideas from folks. +1 on "proper heads up gauge pod". Would be nice to have oil pressure, oil and water temp, etc. +1 on the structurally attached and adjustable splitter. I'll add to the list some kind of shift light. I miss that from the E92, would be nice to have on the track as you can see if using peripheral vision. Even better if it could indicate low and high rev ranges. Some thoughts and just insight/feedback on suspension tuning, wheels, offsets, etc. of the Z4M and sharing of that knowledge would probably be invaluable. Not sure about a carbon fiber door. The empty door shell only weighs 30 lbs, not much to save there side to side. The internals, fittings, and trim are what add up. Strut brace from Rogue is just nearing completion, and Rogue is also on deck for FCABs. That may not be the best place to put resources, and folks here have already asked Rogue to work on them. Schnitzer may also have the brake ducts coming on line based on his post above and elsewhere, not sure if there is an ETA though. Ducts would be fantastic, no matter who does them!
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gferil Captain 30 Rep 740 Posts Drives: 06 Z4MC Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (6)	Definitely rear diffuser and brake ducts like other people have said
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02-26-2012, 11:22 PM	#22
jslym777 Private First Class 15 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	these are all great ideas. i think the brake ducts are very useful, as well as front splitter. i see rogue is coming out with a race brace, how about one solid piece that replaces the V bars that come stock and also runs across the engine bay??? ill have some testing to do this spring. we are currently making some steering wheel spacers for some older model BMWs right now.
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