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09-15-2012, 04:06 PM | #1 |
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Why no "Z4" emblem on the M cars?
A friend stopped by to look at my Z4 MR. He asked why there was no Z4 emblem on the car. I told him I had no clue...hadn't even noticed!
This has probably been covered before, but I have no idea how to search for such a topic. So...why is there no Z4 emblem on the M cars? |
09-15-2012, 04:20 PM | #2 |
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'Cause it has enough "badges" already!
I can venture a serious guess. Usual badging for M cars is ///M[number]. M3, M5, M6. Can't be an M4 (not a 4 series, no such thing anyway), MZ goes against the M[number] format. I don't believe the Z3 M has a Z4 on it either IIRC. |
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09-15-2012, 04:32 PM | #4 |
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09-15-2012, 04:55 PM | #5 |
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Because the Z4 M does not exist.
It is technically the M Roadster / Coupe. Same thing with the Z3 M. The M Roadster owners used to get mad when some people called it a Z3 M. "It is not a Z3! It is an M ROADSTER!!!" A lot of parts searches will still have the Z3M listed as M Roadster, and the Z4M as Z4 M. I guess after the Z3M, everyone said screw it, and just called it the Z4M anyways. Even though everyone, including BMW, calls it the Z4 M. |
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09-15-2012, 05:38 PM | #6 |
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Used to? They still do.
90% of the car is the same but nooo dont call it a Z3. The 1 Series M coupe also just has an ///M badge
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09-15-2012, 06:20 PM | #7 | |
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It does have many, many differences between the Z3 and the Z3M. I think 90% is a little bit too high. I would guess, outside of the standard parts and body panels, maybe they share 25% of the parts. |
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09-15-2012, 08:53 PM | #8 |
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As was pointed out, this is tradition dating back to the Z3-based M roadster and coupe. Although the argument could not be made when the Z3/Z4 based M cars were made, now this strategy actually makes sense due to the M Performance versions of cars that we will be seeing. These cars are supposed bridge the gap between the regular cars and the full-on M versions. So far, other markets have seen the M550d and the X6 M50d, the new M135i, etc.
As for the 1 M coupe, had BMW not produced the iconic M1, this car would have been badged as such.
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09-16-2012, 10:20 AM | #9 |
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They did it to get people confused,
Following happened to me when ordering a windshield for mine. Me: hey this is Dave, I need a windshield for 2007 BMW m coupe. Stupid person @ satellite: ugh, 2007 bimmer m coupe got it. Me: You have one in stock? Great send it over. stupid person @ safelite: it's not a unicorn car, why would we not stock it? Few hours later Guy arrived with a e46 m3 windshield, I mean really now...production of e46 ended in 2006...Not 2007 how could you gotten that wrong. Long story short, decided to go dealer route with windshield, price difference was $35 between oem and aftermarket. Not only that got it in a day. Safelite Would take 4 days.. |
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09-16-2012, 10:55 AM | #11 |
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I believe it is for weight distribution...
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09-16-2012, 11:41 AM | #12 |
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Roadsters have a keyhole on the right side. ///M was put on the left to balance the rear end. Coupes were simply given the same treatment.
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here is a screenshot from BMW's own website... |
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09-16-2012, 04:38 PM | #14 | |
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M Roadster = Z3M M Roadster = Z4M Try ordering parts for that one!!! |
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09-16-2012, 07:48 PM | #17 |
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There right on the cover it says Z4 M Roadster / Z4 M Coupe
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Just look at the data plate on the door jam. Answer found.
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