Modification Journal / 2006 M Coupe / Interlagos Blue / #207 of 1815

_MM · 02-10-2012, 07:54 PM

Awesome build! It's nice to see one of the nicest (if not the best) M Coupes come from AZ

crfine88 · 02-10-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by _MM

Awesome build! It's nice to see one of the nicest (if not the best) M Coupes come from AZ

Thanks man

There are some really great Z4 M builds out there, thanks for the kind words on mine

Twist · 02-11-2012, 02:17 PM

This is partly because of you that I signed up here!
Congratulations to all the changes on your Z!

Nothing like that in France, that's for sure!

I might have questions to ask you a little later ...

crfine88 · 02-14-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Twist

This is partly because of you that I signed up here!
Congratulations to all the changes on your Z!

Nothing like that in France, that's for sure!

I might have questions to ask you a little later ...

Thank you

Brain · 02-18-2012, 12:47 AM

pardon if I missed it, have you done any engine/trans/diff mounts or suspension bushings? Curious to know what you went with

Neverlift328 · 02-18-2012, 08:47 PM

First off HUGE FAN!!! you have an amazing car. I'm curious on the fitment of your front wheels. They look like Apex Arc 8 18x9.5" maybe I'm wrong. What tire size you running? How was fitment? I want to run a wide front tire but I'm worried about rubbing on stock suspension without any camber adjustments (for now). Any advice is really appriciated. And again. HUGE PROPS!!!

seank · 02-18-2012, 11:18 PM

What was the reason you chose to run a staggered set-up for a track car? Beautiful build.

dcoff2 · 02-21-2012, 03:38 PM

OK, Chris, I don't know if you have seen this or not, but since you're going to be a dad, here is a new item for the mod list so that you can accommodate all of your priorities.

Let me introduce....the "Wing Man"

http://www.carbonfibergear.com/carbo...by-rory-craig/

mshanno1 · 02-21-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dcoff2

OK, Chris, I don't know if you have seen this or not, but since you're going to be a dad, here is a new item for the mod list so that you can accomodate all of your priorities.

Let me introduce....the "Wing Man"

http://www.carbonfibergear.com/carbo...by-rory-craig/

That is rediculous but awesome at the same time.

beta · 02-21-2012, 03:47 PM

^ already linked on page 26

crfine88 · 02-22-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Brain

pardon if I missed it, have you done any engine/trans/diff mounts or suspension bushings? Curious to know what you went with

Was running UUC red trans with OEM engine, but switched back to OEM recently due to some trans bushing detrioration. I should have new engine and trans mounts soon. looking at switching to the black neoprene with cups. All suspension bushings ars stock at the moment, but that too will change in the near future

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Originally Posted by Neverlift328

First off HUGE FAN!!! you have an amazing car. I'm curious on the fitment of your front wheels. They look like Apex Arc 8 18x9.5" maybe I'm wrong. What tire size you running? How was fitment? I want to run a wide front tire but I'm worried about rubbing on stock suspension without any camber adjustments (for now). Any advice is really appriciated. And again. HUGE PROPS!!!

Thank you.

I am running 9.5 et25 (running 10mm spacer) up front with 255/35-18 Tires. I wouldn't recomend anything more agressive than 8.5 et35 w/ 245/40-18 up front if you are not running a suspension that allows you to adjust camber and caster based on my experience. I believe you can get away with 255/35-18's on the 8.5 on stock suspension since they are shorter, but I have not tried. Maybe someone else who has could chime in on this.

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Originally Posted by dcoff2

OK, Chris, I don't know if you have seen this or not, but since you're going to be a dad, here is a new item for the mod list so that you can accommodate all of your priorities.

Let me introduce....the "Wing Man"

http://www.carbonfibergear.com/carbo...by-rory-craig/

Perfect

I have seen this and it is very cool

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Originally Posted by mshanno1

That is rediculous but awesome at the same time.

agree on both counts

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Originally Posted by beta

^ already linked on page 26

Yep, good catch. This car seat is officially haunting me

ZStig · 02-22-2012, 12:51 PM

re: fitment
18x9 et 28, 265/35/18s up front here

nekky · 02-22-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

re: fitment
18x9 et 28, 265/35/18s up front here

Yup, and that's bad-ace. What did you have to do to fit? Mine are 18x9.5 +35 and I'm hoping I can get away with just camber bolts...

ZStig · 02-22-2012, 03:42 PM

camber bolts and H&R springs. -2.5* of camber but you'd be fine with -1.5 even. slight rubbing on the spash shield somewhere at full lock, but thats at parking lot speeds so I don't care. Lets not pollute the thread though

crfine88 · 02-22-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by seank

What was the reason you chose to run a staggered set-up for a track car? Beautiful build.

sorry, missed this one.
Thank you, it has been a fun build.
Staggered moving toward square. I have been stepping up slowly to see what I can get away with up front with my prefered suspension settings. I do not plan to go any less wide than 275's in the rear for traction/power reasons. Next set of fronts I run will be 265/35-18 and if I can get away with that I will move to 275's

ZStig · 02-22-2012, 04:37 PM

keep in wider tires are heavier! I'd really like to move to 265/40/18 for theoretically better traction

Neverlift328 · 02-22-2012, 05:48 PM

many thanks to all for your help on fitment. Huge Help!!

seank · 02-22-2012, 11:10 PM

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sorry, missed this one.
Thank you, it has been a fun build.
Staggered moving toward square. I have been stepping up slowly to see what I can get away with up front with my prefered suspension settings. I do not plan to go any less wide than 275's in the rear for traction/power reasons. Next set of fronts I run will be 265/35-18 and if I can get away with that I will move to 275's

That makes sense. Getting a suspension set-up takes time, trial and error, experience, and comfort with a faster, looser car. If it was easy, it wouldn't be fun.

BMW Maniac · 02-25-2012, 09:46 AM

So, are we looking to upgrade to the VT2 anytime soon? I really want to go that route now, but how do you feel about the VT1?

Also, do they have a bentley out for the Z4m? I'd like to know how to remove my front bumper. Would you mind putting together a DIY?

007MCoupe · 02-26-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW Maniac

So, are we looking to upgrade to the VT2 anytime soon? I really want to go that route now, but how do you feel about the VT1?

Also, do they have a bentley out for the Z4m? I'd like to know how to remove my front bumper. Would you mind putting together a DIY?

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79994

crfine88 · 03-13-2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

keep in wider tires are heavier! I'd really like to move to 265/40/18 for theoretically better traction

Do it! But I recomend 265/35-18

I don't think we can get away with the overall diameter of the 265/40/18's

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Originally Posted by Neverlift328

many thanks to all for your help on fitment. Huge Help!!

no problem

Quote:

Originally Posted by seank

That makes sense. Getting a suspension set-up takes time, trial and error, experience, and comfort with a faster, looser car. If it was easy, it wouldn't be fun.

Exactly
I must be having a lot of fun

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW Maniac

So, are we looking to upgrade to the VT2 anytime soon? I really want to go that route now, but how do you feel about the VT1?

Also, do they have a bentley out for the Z4m? I'd like to know how to remove my front bumper. Would you mind putting together a DIY?

Thinking about the VT2, but I sitll have a lot of driving skills I need to improve to maximize the benifits of the VT-1 at the track.

I am using the BMW TIS dick I picked up on eBay for repair reference. I also use realoem.com com for their parts diagrams

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Originally Posted by 007MCoupe

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79994

Thank you sir!

ZStig · 03-13-2012, 12:52 PM

Im currently on 265/35/18 re-11s. With the warmer weather theyre pretty good even in 1st gear actually

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