Aero Side Skirts Installed (Photos)

[STIHLBOLTS]

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Possibly harder on black, but I believe it gives the whole concave side panel a deeper look.

Is it worth it to me, yes. I love the look.

"Whoever says boats are money pits, never owned a z4m with a mod bug" RW

(I have owned 2 boats and 5 jet ski's, I spent more this summer on mods than ever on the other toys combined).

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[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by Coenz4

maybe a dumb thing to ask in here but you all think they are worth it?!

On the pictures the difference isn't that big.. but how is it in real?! really cool?! really wider then stock?! convince me!

thanks guys!

Coen

I felt the same way till I saw a lowered Z with them, then they really stand out with the aggressive lines.

[STIHLBOLTS]

I would like to lower mine about 1/2-1 inch, but I am out of Mad Money! Oh! Mod Money!

[SD ///M4]

Originally Posted by beta

http://bit.ly/QHsw2w



Non-smartass answer: nikki made them, I'm pretty sure she still has some left. First result in that link above.

Thanks, beta! I love using the lmgtfy link, but it's been a long time since someone used it on me! I did do a global search of ZPOST for "zpost stickers" and while I got lots of hits, after looking through three pages of results, it was mostly for single occurrences of either zpost or stickers, but not both, so I gave up.

I just ordered four, one for under the hood and one for either the back window, which won't be seen unless the car is parked, or the front window, plus two spares. (I'm sure that these will be rare and collectible one day! )

[beta]

Awesome, good way to spread the word. That's unusual that it doesn't show that thread, i just searched for zpost stickers here (not google) and it also showed that thread as the first result. Perhaps there's a bug somewhere in the forum software.

[dubsesd]

they have a very dramatic difference on silver. made a HUGE differance when i installed mine

[Twisted Six]

I haven't mounted mine on the car yet for a few reasons, mainly mold making.....but one area of interest/confusion is just below the hamburger/turn signal on the fender and skirt where all the body-lines merge. It seems as though I don't feel the skirt should have had that up-swept line towards the wheel well. Its just doesn't flow well in my opinion.

Anyone else ?

[STIHLBOLTS]

On my black it's a little harder to tell, the silver does give it away. I almost wish the swept up part was sooner so the two lines would meet, but then there would be a line void to the wheel wheel. I would need one of those photo shop programs to play with the picture some to see if I would like it that way.

The silver is still one good looking car, next to mine.

[Nate4641]

Originally Posted by dubsesd

they have a very dramatic difference on silver. made a HUGE differance when i installed mine

This photo makes me want a Coupe so bad. Absolutely amazing photo. I'm also seriously considering getting the side skirts for my roadster now too.

[3002 tii]

Agree, aero makes a big difference on silver:

Side


Aero bumper & sides


Aero sides & rear cf trim

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Here is a little better picture, still with crapy phone camera but you can see the depth of the aero sides, gives the rear fenders some meat.

[NYZ4]

Originally Posted by SD Z4MR

I'm looking for a set of stock springs for my Z4 MR. Your's isn't an M is it?

The original owner installed a set of H&R Sport Springs when it was brand new. I'd rather have the stock springs or down the road I'm planning on going with a full set of coilovers.

Sorry about not responding sooner. Unfortunately the springs I have available are not for the M.

[ricanbandit]

The skirts look sick, my next mod for sure

[dubsesd]

Originally Posted by Twisted Six

I haven't mounted mine on the car yet for a few reasons, mainly mold making.....but one area of interest/confusion is just below the hamburger/turn signal on the fender and skirt where all the body-lines merge. It seems as though I don't feel the skirt should have had that up-swept line towards the wheel well. Its just doesn't flow well in my opinion.

Anyone else ?

it flows completely with the front bumper cover

[STIHLBOLTS]

Yes, it does, just step back and see the forest for the trees.

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by dubsesd

it flows completely with the front bumper cover

True...it does aim right to the covers seamline.Kudos for Bangle getting that to line up. But that obvious line is where my eye gets stuck on it.

The fenders slash line merging with the skirts upswept line has a major flaw in my eyes where the curves are forced to find a new flat angle on the skirt segway......appears like Bangles design just took a break and went for a cup of coffee instead of working further on the flow. Just my opinion here....not trying to sway anyone of course.

It is indeed a complicated zone to deal with. It is often referred to as the area where it looks damaged by those unfamiliar with the cars designer history.

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Bangled smangled, that guy gets beat up too much. His bangling is the same reason I love the car. It is what sets it apart from everything else on the road. I can spot a Z4 a mile away from the front rear or side, my eyes just gravitate towards one. A Z3 unless it's coming at me I don't always get, from the rear it does closely resemble a "Cough" Miata.

One thing for sure, our cars get stared at either parked or on the road.

[avsbmw]

Originally Posted by DSC_OFF

Agree, aero makes a big difference on silver:

Side


Aero bumper & sides


Aero sides & rear cf trim

Looks great! Do you have a thread with pics of your interior? Mainly the seats?!

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by avsbmw

Looks great! Do you have a thread with pics of your interior? Mainly the seats?!

Not yet, waiting to borrow my friend's wide angle lens but soon =)

[avsbmw]

Originally Posted by DSC_OFF

Not yet, waiting to borrow my friend's wide angle lens but soon =)

awesome thanks!