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M Blur

Thanks guys, Nice to see she's still going strong.. 8-) Interesting they fitted the dastek chip - I took it to Dastek themselves and the oem map was working so well with the gruppeM and exhausts that Gerry saw no point in outlay for about 1.5% gain iirc.. car made 345bhp as-was, 351 with unichip, sa...

M Blur

Hi Folks, Juts stopping by to sell my old spare set of rear ZM wheels Some time has passed since I sold M 8LUR to a young couple a cpl of years back. I believe it went back up to Estoril, Pretty distinctive Zeemax ZMR with custom bonnet, 84mm quad Eisemanns, lowered on ACS, Uprated brakes etc. If an...

M Blur

Pair of rear Roadstars (black).. in vgc They have been sitting in my garage since I sold M 8LUR Very low price (£30) - no reserve - pick up and save hassle of postage They still have the old Nitto drag slicks - ahh great times.. It's this or the skip... which seems a shame http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/e...

M Blur

I'd agree with Rob - on sth like the BMW straight six you'll get a lot more out of sorting the handling which is old fashioned to say the least. Foremost buy the best boots you can afford. Then look at the suspension etc. In fact in terms of grunt you'll get better gains out of the ZM by shortening ...

M Blur

Does remap mean a thirstier Zed? usually the opposite under normal driving as the duty cycle is optimised but more under hard acceleration as the maf allows more air to be mixed and the fuel table is increased accordingly, which obviously gives you better peak. In normal driving an optimised map wi...

M Blur

Tks John, It'd be 08 for me - given how the product line has changed for the new model X3/X5 I could well be in the X3 3.0sd by then - I still like some beans in the tow car so will see.. Either way the X would do as a safe bet and comfortable tourer down. Really it'd be for the experience as I've n...

M Blur

Totally and he was a complete track day virgin a cpl of yrs ago - boy's done good.

May ask wife for b'day pressie then and trip down with the panzer-vagon..

M Blur

AndyBass wrote:Supercharger.

for sure but work on the handling first..

M Blur

best peformance add on for a Z3... a Z4...

only kidding.. muhahaha..

after that.. good boots
then better suspension
then better brakes

Guys on here will steer you right or speak to the guys at CA Autotech.

work on handling/stopping then power.

M Blur

Hi John, Long time.. I wonder if Steve Gill (CSL) has signed up again.. I hear he's bought a place nearby for his Ring fix..? He's also bought an M5 but assures me it's for road use (mostly) and occasional UK track day. Would still love to do the course sometime. I'd leave the beast at home and not ...

M Blur

I agree, interior wear makes it look clocked. That or they tried cleaning it with domestos. usually tha sort of wear comes from 1 of 3 things: V.long term use.. I mean long i.e. 15yrs + Very hard use - trackwork etc Incorrect cleaning that has reacted to the leather paint or uv.. Crazy to think the...

M Blur

Hello everybody, Do you know what did happen to Total BMW website ? I can't find it anymore , www.totalbmwmag.co.uk and www.totalbmwmag.com seem to be down :( I would like to buy some back issues... If you hve any idea, please let me know :wink: Frederic I have back issues Frederic - posting to Eba...

M Blur

wheel has always been the tell-tale as it's a pain to replace or re-hide and takes the majority of wear.. I'd agree I've never seen a rim so worn even in cars with nearer 100K..

trying to think for another reason other than clocked miles..

M Blur

It's a pre-01 car and the torque could be as much as 50% up - you'd def need a Racelogic system on there and need to include this into the cost.

M Blur

You can never have too much power :lol: I think 380bhp would put it nicely back out there as a very quick car, these days a Z3M's performance isn't leagues ahead of today's quickest hot hatches. I'd agree not to mention getting into the actual horsepower debate - as long as you think about the rest...

M Blur

I believe Alpina aren't actually allowed to make the car faster. But they do loads of other trickery with the engine like better torque, throttle bodies etc. I think Alpina's have this almost turbo like effect at 4000rpm The Pint engine is a completely different motor - BMW supplied minus engine an...

M Blur

thought for a second there you had bought a Z8 - hello by the way Graham.

Jon

M Blur

I looked at the rise in warranty - warranty due up in September - sold M 8LUR before August.. nuff said. Own goal BMW - will only buy beemer again for daily drivers.

Hello Stuttgart.. nuff said.

M Blur

Everyone - A call to arms. Very quick to complete. Read on.. I among others am deeply concerned that the HSE, Transport Select Committee and Road Safety Lobby will seek to use the recent accident to, once again, bring pressure to bear upon the BBC to change or worse still, shelve Top Gear. We all k...

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seems to be a mixed bag of reviews so farn - most placing Cayman well ahead...

looking fwd to first proper track review where I think the car will score well..

How are you getting on so far Jules - you need to pop by and take me out for a run..

M Blur

I disagree - with the hood up the doors obstruct the easiest way out - a more convetional system would work better imho.

For some reason the doors fail to open 90 degrees - because of the angle that will make it harder to stand up normally.. hard to be sure form jst a photo of course.

M Blur

and you would need to do some jiggery pokery with special glass or have to use polycarb minus the electrical workings..

M Blur

they look ok - but what's the point..

M Blur

Does look a sweety..

M Blur

In which case (styling aside) would you guys for the Griff pre-cat, Griff big bore 500 or a SEAC... what was quicker - the SEACS surely..

M Blur

M Blur, I think it all depends on the individual car. I have never seen 2 TVRs which perform the same and they rarely put out the quoted bhp. My fathers SEAC had a full engine rebuild by V8 Developments which included various modifications. The main benefit of the SEAC is that the body is kevlar, a...

M Blur

Some TVRs are more reliable than others, the Griff had fewer things go wrong than my ///M. The SEAC was a little more tempremental but then again it was built in 1987 and had over 400bhp are the SEACs as fast a as folks say - I've heard reports the 420 was pretty much as fast as the 450... 8-) One ...

M Blur

There was a good road test comparison of Z4M vs Alpina Z43.4S vs. Boxster vs. Tuscan.. May have been EVO. :? Z4M pretty much got the vote.. Tuscan (and this was the supposedly better sorted T2) for all it's power wasn't the fastest as it lacked a slipper and didn't have the composure to put the powe...

M Blur

Love them, but too scared to take the risk :o Saw one at the local Vauxhall garage a good few years ago (in the showroom! knew the manager apparently) it was nice, but panel gaps were a joke, and the rubber surrounds on the lights etc were awful. Personally, I'd love a Tuscan :P Paul - I'll not poi...

M Blur

Very quick - quite a handful and need lots of care.. Straight six the sensible choice - AJPV8s eat their diffs, props etc..know a guy who's had nothing but trouble. The soundo f the AJPs tho is off the planet - better than the speed six and much quicker mid-range. Speed sixes very like a race-preppe...

M Blur

Well if you are worried about stopping power, Movit can supply replacement Porsche brake for 3000GBP :shock: :shock: for front and rear (oh, plus VAT!) or you can save your money and source some Boxster callipers - even a full-on AP wouldn't be much more than 1500.. :) But you could probably upgrad...

M Blur

I was over there with the Porsche club, their annual trip... I was lucky as we did get to witness plenty of practice laps and see the bikes, also nice to see the build-up and have the scence set without the mayhem.. Gaz must remember to ask you about IOM whenI finally get a Stuttgart shovel.. not b...

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There is NO WAY either the Z4M or the up and coming M Coupe will match the performance of the CSL. Period. I was just trying to be diplomatic G :squeeze: CSL is the full-on M experience - 'Ring times demonstrate that! awesome car, awesome sound, gr8 handling, complete package bar the brakes but tha...

M Blur

M Blur - the comparisons are even less useful if the person who is the Stig for that day - since it is 90% confirmed that there is a team of them by Perry McCarthy - is not the same as drove the CSL or the GT3 or whatever model the comparison is drawn against Good point Dave - makes it very tricky....

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Great pics Senna, Def' the sort of thing I like to see - :P Those inlets pipes would look rather cool with ITG socks on them.. :twisted: :idea: Matched up to a fairly unrestricted exhaust.. nice! http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j224/Langendorff/582b9d6c.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j224/L...

M Blur

1.26? The M5 did 1.26.2 so I guess it's either 1.26.1 or 1.26.0 That makes it faster than the M3 CSL by about 2 whole seconds and the GT3 by about 1.8s :D It's a fairly tight course.. but the Z4M loked okay tho a bit twitchy under braking - and usual understeer on the tight turn-ins.. reports tho a...

M Blur

OT again, but I've never understood why the Z3 is classed as short wheelbace when its a lot longer than a 911 for example but I assume that the rear engine is part of the reason! Thanks m8 - progress indeed - I'd love to see the figures for the Motorsport Z4MC Good point - new shape 911s have fairl...

M Blur

Of course, the coupe is stiffer rigidity-wise, but that aside they are all (the roadster and coupe) fairly soft compared to current models and other makes. OT - The Coupe remains one of ther stiffest BMW chassis made to date - primarily because of the short wheel base to track and small cabin desig...

M Blur

Compared with even the regular current BMW range the ZMs are pretty soft IMO. My M Coupe felt pretty soft as standard, firmer than the very soft 2.8, but still more body roll etc than you'd expect. but shouldn't confuse mere dampers with chassis - I hear the MCs respond very well to coil overs and ...

M Blur

Good point Robin, and yes there is a huge difference, but bear in mind that my ///M is an S54 which has the much uprated suspension and stiffer chassis similar to the ///M Coupe, compared to the S50.. Not to get too OT on this but an S50 Coupe Chassis is still superior to an S54 MR - no substitute ...

M Blur

Well interesting debate from a simple question Emotions run high here I see . I feel that the //M is worth buying if only because I will always wonder "what if" . My target car has had two owners , is coming out from an Inspecton 2 tomorrow from a main dealer , has 31000 miles on the cloc...

M Blur

M Blur - I'm sorry to hear that, but what you have there is a horror story, plain and simple - and those crop up with any car. We'd all long since be off the road if that were common. I've covered more miles in the last year than you have in three. The cost to me in "repair bills"? Not a ...

M Blur

Well.. I wont disagree Dave - 50 miles or 500 - using an independent is key to lowering running costs so postcode may be a vital factor. As someone who is also selling their M I feel you may have taken a few small points out of context - I've tried to give an fairly balanced view instead of the sun ...

M Blur

Must try and do Spa sometime.. was that day open to all types of vehicles..?

M Blur

Yes - the M roadster WILL eat away at you! Particularly in terms of your bank account, in terms of tyres, fuel, and upkeep. Look at the costs involved - particularly Inspection 2, and also ask yourself why most of the owners who tell you what a wonderful car it is also tell you that an extended war...

M Blur

I think the Z4 roadster looks better than the Z4 Coupe it looks a bit bug-like at the rear. tosh n nonsense old chap - the hard top finally makes sense of the design language in the roadster.. that I think was deliberate and a reaction to pubic reaction, by toning down the angular lines of the Z4. ...

M Blur

looks like a posh Triumph GT6 to me And there's absolutely NOTHING wrong with that! Nice. A. Being my usual late self into the fray - have to agree with Alfie - GT6 was such a cutey - had the plesure of a Mimosa Mk3 with stage 2 for a couple of years - not an easy drive but shed loads of character....

M Blur

Nice one m8...

I like the look of the Coupe.. but think I'll go for something more different next time round.. glad finally to see the M-Zed tradition being continued

I can see a nice set of Eisemanns in there..

M Blur

Blimey :shock: Hope the Missis approves! Where's MBlur then? Blur is still good G... :wink: gonna hold on for another year or 2 then trade in for AM DB7 Volante or Porka 993T4 or 996T4 Cab most likely.. Marcos TS0 and Zee8 also on the possibles.. but way off yet. New Vantage Volante may come onto o...

M Blur

Well it's been a while guys .. :roll: :) This is what I'm even been up to.. being delivered tomorrow (finally).. :roll: 1991 SE, lightened Sport 300 body (<1000kgs), engine and turbo, motorsport ecu and charge cooler, fuly r-jointed, alcon n4 pots all round with bias. Leda adjustables. Ex-750MC Road...

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