Z8 Bodykit on a Z4....bizarre!

CFoote · 08-06-2010, 08:23 PM

Who does this??? What a waste....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...s_Trucks#v4-38

(put 270616215203 in the search box if the link does not work)

Chris

jumpthewire · 08-06-2010, 08:34 PM

i think it looks pretty good considering the guy did it himself!?

guess its pretty much the same thing as all those other kit cars out there.
(not that i've ever been a fan)

good find

WhoU4 · 08-06-2010, 08:46 PM

Yes the body kit looks like it fits tight, still not right...

esqu1re · 08-06-2010, 08:53 PM

A lot of work went into this! I respect what went into it, but I wouldn't buy a replica.

Diokaef · 08-06-2010, 09:30 PM

I think looks very good, I would have change the interior as well tho and put a V10 engine on it.

M_Six · 08-06-2010, 09:50 PM

Bid is up to $23k for a 7 year old Z4 with a body kit and a salvage title? Some poseur really wants to be James Bond.

03BeastCharmer · 08-07-2010, 07:14 AM

I wouldn't do it, and some changes to the interior should have been made, but it looks a lot better than many of those Fiero/Lambo things.....

Lil Tippy · 08-07-2010, 10:08 AM

As a owner of a 2003 Z4 Maldives blue with less then 27000 miles, and I would sell it for a lot less then he is pricing this replica, I am offended. But, he does do nice work, not just for me.

dekaliber · 08-07-2010, 10:43 AM

That actually doesn't look too bad from the pictures. Would have to see in person though.

CFoote · 08-07-2010, 12:52 PM

I agree that he does nice work, that definitely takes skill and time. However, as someone already pointed out, its a salvage title and I would definitely not feel comfortable driving around in it. Crash safety is compromised, and who wants to drive a fake Z8? Lame.

Chris

Flying Scotsman · 08-07-2010, 02:14 PM

I think (from the pics) it looks very good, lot of thought and work put into this.
He builds a demo for his potential customers from a salvage car to keep his overheads down and now needs the space so has to sell, ok i can go with that, but he's trying to recoup his money with a OTT price.
" and who wants to drive a fake Z8?" em, probably quite a few people that can't afford the ridiculous price of a geniune car and thats if they can find one for sale.
This isn't a VW being a Porsche, Toyota being a Ferrari or Fiero doing a Lambo, it's a Bmw being a,,, well Bmw, maybe purists will frown. I appreciate the thought and work the guy put into this, but drop the price. I wouldn't buy it, but i never have been a fan of the Z8 anyway.

VinnieAces · 08-08-2010, 07:50 PM

ahhhh i have too much respect for the z8 to drive a replica but its pretty cool for someone else to drive, nice kit

jrich4411 · 08-08-2010, 08:38 PM

definitely a nice job on the repro Z8. By why a 2.5? While it may be a BMW being a BMW, it really is not too far from being a VW being a Porsche, a Fiero being a Lambo or a Toyota being a Ferrari. There is a BIG difference from a Z4 2.5 and a Z8.
Let's face it - our Z4 ///Ms are a hell of a deal when you consider price vs. performance. I can afford to drive my '06 ///Mr as a DD. I love it - I can't believe the posts about the "too harsh ride". If you want a Caddilac ride buy a fricken' Caddy. If you want a true sports car buy a real sports car. I appreciate that my ///M roadie will out handle a 'Vette or a Viper. I also know that in a straight line I will be eating their dust.
Go ahead an buy a Porsche Cayman S - you will get the same performance as one of our ///Ms. The experts say that the Cayman S is a bit more refined - I can accept that as truth. In the end I believe I get virtually identical performance for less money, when you consider the overall cost of ownership.
Just a couple short years ago I could not afford to purchase my ///M as I have to have a different vehicle for winter here in New Hampshire. But, now that I can afford to have a different summer car as well as a winter car, I would definitely consider a repro Z8. It is very sexy. BUT, having those looks on something on anything less than a 3.0si is not worth the money they are asking in this particular auction. A SC kit and a full suspension kit on the 2.5 would at least make it similar to the Z8.
Most of all, I would NEVER tell ANYONE I owned a Z8. It is and allways will be a repro. But, for the money, I would consider it.

16thBMW · 08-08-2010, 11:04 PM

My guess is that NO Z owner would buy such a vehicle...BUT that Fisker Z8/Z07 (and Aston Martins) were sure stunning cars. Too bad HE didn't become the head of BMW auto design (rather than DesignWorks and then Ford design).

Freude am Fahren...

jra · 08-08-2010, 11:16 PM

I wouldnt buy it...but it could be a lot worse.

bdejong11129 · 08-09-2010, 11:34 AM

I look at it like I look at all the Shelby Cobra reps driving around out there, While they are kits, as long as they were done right and with respectable power train they are still very nice eye candy.

I have never met on owner who didn't mention right away that it was a rep and that earns them respect. I think it looks great and was a tasteful job. It is a sweet look whether it is real or not.

Remember, there are some proper uses for replacement parts...

E92-Lighting · 08-09-2010, 02:40 PM

while it may look the same, its definitely not

SHEEDI · 08-11-2010, 08:04 AM

we should give him credit for his idea and hard work

jumpthewire · 08-11-2010, 12:11 PM

Z4Murder · 08-14-2010, 02:47 PM

lol WHAT is THAT?!

MHeavNC · 08-24-2010, 02:18 AM

That looks like a broken red crayon....

crfine88 · 08-24-2010, 08:53 AM

Very strange, but the finish isn't bad.

It is still a freak of nature though.

08-06-2010, 08:23 PM	#1
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08-06-2010, 08:34 PM	#2
jumpthewire First Lieutenant 26 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 2007 silver/grey Z4 3.0si Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	i think it looks pretty good considering the guy did it himself!? guess its pretty much the same thing as all those other kit cars out there. (not that i've ever been a fan) good find
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08-06-2010, 08:46 PM	#3
WhoU4 First Lieutenant 21 Rep 352 Posts Drives: '05 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (0)	Yes the body kit looks like it fits tight, still not right... __________________ OEM Strut Brace / UUC SSK / Zeck CDV / Clutch Stop / ZHP Shift Knob / Stubby Ant / Top Covers / Dinan K&N / M Seats / SP / PP
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08-06-2010, 08:53 PM	#4
esqu1re Lieutenant Colonel 41 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	A lot of work went into this! I respect what went into it, but I wouldn't buy a replica. __________________ ///M Coupe: RPI Scoop, OE Strut, CDV, Volk RE30, SS Brake Lines, Stromung Exhaust
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08-06-2010, 09:30 PM	#5
Diokaef Engineer 216 Rep 2,122 Posts Drives: M235I 2015, 335i 2011 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TAMPA FL iTrader: (17) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [6.33]	I think looks very good, I would have change the interior as well tho and put a V10 engine on it.
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M_Six Free Thinker 16893 Rep 7,455 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Bid is up to $23k for a 7 year old Z4 with a body kit and a salvage title? Some poseur really wants to be James Bond. __________________ Mark markj.pics "There is no shame in dropping fruit in your glass." -UncleWede
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08-07-2010, 07:14 AM	#7
03BeastCharmer Lieutenant Colonel 257 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: '13 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (3)	I wouldn't do it, and some changes to the interior should have been made, but it looks a lot better than many of those Fiero/Lambo things..... __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery Gone: E86 M Coupe; E30 M3, E39 M5, E36 M3
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08-07-2010, 10:08 AM	#8
Lil Tippy Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NE Indiana iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 Z4 3.0i [0.00]	As a owner of a 2003 Z4 Maldives blue with less then 27000 miles, and I would sell it for a lot less then he is pricing this replica, I am offended. But, he does do nice work, not just for me.
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08-07-2010, 10:43 AM	#9
dekaliber Major 75 Rep 1,143 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC, '11 JCW, '18 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	That actually doesn't look too bad from the pictures. Would have to see in person though.
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08-07-2010, 12:52 PM	#10
CFoote Captain 180 Rep 659 Posts Drives: '22 M5CS, '00 M5, '06 Z4M Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northeast iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 M5CS [0.00] 2001 BMW 740i [0.00] 2006 BMW M Roadster [0.00] 2012 BMW X6 3.5i [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00] 2017 BMW 540xi [0.00] 2000 BMW M5 [0.00] 2001 BMW X5 4.4i [0.00]	I agree that he does nice work, that definitely takes skill and time. However, as someone already pointed out, its a salvage title and I would definitely not feel comfortable driving around in it. Crash safety is compromised, and who wants to drive a fake Z8? Lame. Chris __________________ '22 M5CS, '06 Z4M, '01 X5 4.4i, '00 M5, '05 Acura RL, '12 X6 3.5, '01 740, 08 335xi, '17 540xi (yes they all are still with me)
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08-07-2010, 02:14 PM	#11
Flying Scotsman Private First Class 3 Rep 146 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 2.5L Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Island N.Y. iTrader: (0)	I think (from the pics) it looks very good, lot of thought and work put into this. He builds a demo for his potential customers from a salvage car to keep his overheads down and now needs the space so has to sell, ok i can go with that, but he's trying to recoup his money with a OTT price. " and who wants to drive a fake Z8?" em, probably quite a few people that can't afford the ridiculous price of a geniune car and thats if they can find one for sale. This isn't a VW being a Porsche, Toyota being a Ferrari or Fiero doing a Lambo, it's a Bmw being a,,, well Bmw, maybe purists will frown. I appreciate the thought and work the guy put into this, but drop the price. I wouldn't buy it, but i never have been a fan of the Z8 anyway.
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08-08-2010, 07:50 PM	#12
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]	ahhhh i have too much respect for the z8 to drive a replica but its pretty cool for someone else to drive, nice kit __________________ ///M - Some Mods 'N Stuff
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08-08-2010, 08:38 PM	#13
jrich4411 Private First Class 5 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 2006 ///M black on black Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	definitely a nice job on the repro Z8. By why a 2.5? While it may be a BMW being a BMW, it really is not too far from being a VW being a Porsche, a Fiero being a Lambo or a Toyota being a Ferrari. There is a BIG difference from a Z4 2.5 and a Z8. Let's face it - our Z4 ///Ms are a hell of a deal when you consider price vs. performance. I can afford to drive my '06 ///Mr as a DD. I love it - I can't believe the posts about the "too harsh ride". If you want a Caddilac ride buy a fricken' Caddy. If you want a true sports car buy a real sports car. I appreciate that my ///M roadie will out handle a 'Vette or a Viper. I also know that in a straight line I will be eating their dust. Go ahead an buy a Porsche Cayman S - you will get the same performance as one of our ///Ms. The experts say that the Cayman S is a bit more refined - I can accept that as truth. In the end I believe I get virtually identical performance for less money, when you consider the overall cost of ownership. Just a couple short years ago I could not afford to purchase my ///M as I have to have a different vehicle for winter here in New Hampshire. But, now that I can afford to have a different summer car as well as a winter car, I would definitely consider a repro Z8. It is very sexy. BUT, having those looks on something on anything less than a 3.0si is not worth the money they are asking in this particular auction. A SC kit and a full suspension kit on the 2.5 would at least make it similar to the Z8. Most of all, I would NEVER tell ANYONE I owned a Z8. It is and allways will be a repro. But, for the money, I would consider it.
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08-08-2010, 11:04 PM	#14
16thBMW Enlisted Member 0 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Z4 35is [7.00]	The original Z8 My guess is that NO Z owner would buy such a vehicle...BUT that Fisker Z8/Z07 (and Aston Martins) were sure stunning cars. Too bad HE didn't become the head of BMW auto design (rather than DesignWorks and then Ford design). Freude am Fahren... __________________ Driving: 15th(F25/2017 X3); 16th(E89/2016 35is) BMW's Retired: 14 BMW's (1968 1600-02, 1972 2002, E30x3, E34, E36x2, E39x2, E46, E83x2, E85) Current: 8 BMW's in Family
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08-08-2010, 11:16 PM	#15
jra Captain 38 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2005 z4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (3)	I wouldnt buy it...but it could be a lot worse.
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08-09-2010, 11:34 AM	#16
bdejong11129 Private First Class 7 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 87 E30 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Raleigh iTrader: (0)	I look at it like I look at all the Shelby Cobra reps driving around out there, While they are kits, as long as they were done right and with respectable power train they are still very nice eye candy. I have never met on owner who didn't mention right away that it was a rep and that earns them respect. I think it looks great and was a tasteful job. It is a sweet look whether it is real or not. Remember, there are some proper uses for replacement parts...
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08-09-2010, 02:40 PM	#17
E92-Lighting 858 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	while it may look the same, its definitely not
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08-11-2010, 08:04 AM	#18
SHEEDI Banned 601 Rep 2,703 Posts Drives: 2009 335i - Sport PKG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [8.50]	we should give him credit for his idea and hard work
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08-11-2010, 12:11 PM	#19
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08-14-2010, 02:47 PM	#20
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08-24-2010, 02:18 AM	#21
MHeavNC Turd in the Punch Bowl 19 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0i /// 2008 M Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	That looks like a broken red crayon....
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08-24-2010, 08:53 AM	#22
crfine88 Colonel 441 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: E86M Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cave Creek AZ. iTrader: (19)	Very strange, but the finish isn't bad. It is still a freak of nature though. __________________ LINK TO 07 IR PHOTO JOURNAL:http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1303735 LINK TO 06 IB MOD JOURNAL:http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403119
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