My Z3M Coupe

[Topgeartom]

Maybe so.

I was trying to give an idea of how many you are likely to see on the road. LHD cars aren't going to be too relevant here. Never mind.

 

[George Welsh]

I want to get old with one of these
Or with an audi rs2
Oh s**t mid life crisis is approaching fastttt

 

[Topgeartom]

Minor update,.

The panda is now for sale, as I took delivery of this a few days ago thanks to the amazing lease deal thread on this very website:

Safe to say its amazing.


Its going to be perfect for any journeys I dont want to make in the M and of course the usual commuting work.


On a more BMW related note, a wheel refurb is the next thing on my list for the Z, hopefully in the next few months.


Depending on how much i continue to take to the fiesta it might even be time to put the old girl up for sale shortly after. Time will tell.


Anyway, had to make a pretty long trip down to Birmingham yesterday for a work related celebration.


Being as the panda is up for sale and the new ST is on a mileage limited lease, it gave me an excellent excuse to uncover and dig out the Z.


Obviously the Z is amazing at eating up miles, but the near constant 50mph limit on the m1 bored me to tears on the way down, so on the return journey I took a detour and snapped a couple of terrible phone pictures:

Cheers
Tom

 

[Ant1]

If you decide to sell the Z let us know as I have been following this thread from the start and been waiting quietly....... ;-)

 

[Topgeartom]

Thanks Ant, will do.

I had 2 request just the same from the Z3MCoupe forums.

Looks like demand is rising for certain colours/spec, which I haven't seen before.

 

[Alan]

Just read the whole thread over, the Z is such an awesome car mate, kudos to you. My jaw literally dropped open when i scrolled down and seen the accident damage, glad you got it back to it's former glory then some with the additions that have been made to it.

 

[Topgeartom]

Couple of shots from yesterdays run out with my best mates' e92.

Tom

 

[cat171]

Simply awesome!!! You never see these!!

 

[Heez]

Love this. Diffuser looks the tits.

Seen one at the ring in black... Oh my!

Any future plans with this? CSL wheels?

 

[Ali]

Love it! The Fiesta not so much!!

 

[Topgeartom]

Love this. Diffuser looks the tits.

Seen one at the ring in black... Oh my!

Any future plans with this? CSL wheels?

No plans for any more big changes.

Next job is to get the wheels refurbed. They were done pretty badly last time around and are starting to show it.

Might do a VANOS refresh if i can pick up a good second hand unit at a reasonable price.

Love it! The Fiesta not so much!!

I'm still surprised at the response from everyone to the fiesta. Was the same deal on the Z3MCoupe forums. Its genuinely the better car. Certainly not as special or exciting but everything considered its the better car.

 

[Ali]

Tom better than what, sorry I missed what it was being compared too. Tell me it's not the Z3MC...

 

[Topgeartom]

Tom better than what, sorry I missed what it was being compared too. Tell me it's not the Z3MC...

HA! I'm sorry Ali.

Your worst fears are true.

I wouldn't swap the M for one in a million years but emotion aside the fiesta just does everything better.

I'm sorry i have failed you.

 

[Ali]

 

[Topgeartom]

Had the wheels acid dipped and powder coated last week. They were previously repainted to a low standard in completely the wrong shade - very flat with little shine.

Much happier with the new result for the cost - all four for £105:

Tom

 

[matt_132]

Love that mate, I'd have one tomorrow if I could afford it.

 

[Ad]

Looks really good! Bargain price.

 

[Feirny]

Did CAS Coatings do them for you Tom?

They look superb.

 

[Munson]

Seriously ugly cars. No offence. No love from me. I'm sure they are awesome to drive though.

 

[Daniel]

Seriously ugly cars. No offence. No love from me. I'm sure they are awesome to drive though.

This is the most incorrect statement I've ever quoted on the Internet!

 

[Munson]

My opinions have been independently verified. By me.

I have no doubt that they are great cars. I just don't like them.

 

[Daniel]

My opinions have been independently. By me.

I have no doubt that thet

What?

Are you drunk?

 

[Munson]

Yes. I am.

 

[Alan]

F'n love this car !

 

[Topgeartom]

Did CAS Coatings do them for you Tom?

They look superb.

Yes mate. I've seen loads of their work, recommended many people to them, even had the old man's 911 wheels redone there but until now never taken a set of my own wheels to them.

 

[chris_p]

They are hideous, but that's kind of their charm.
No more oogly than an m135 anyway!

 

[Alan]

They are hideous, but that's kind of their charm.
No more oogly than an m135 anyway!

Roy rolls in a 1M tho.. ///Munson

 

[Feirny]

Yes mate. I've seen loads of their work, recommended many people to them, even had the old man's 911 wheels redone there but until now never taken a set of my own wheels to them.

I'm the same, sent loads of people, seen their work but haven't had my own done.

 

[cat171]

Looks superb!! I love these!

 

[Topgeartom]

Nothing majorly new with the car. I'm going to have some paintwork done in the new year as its starting to look tatty in places, along with an Inspection II service as that's not a million miles away either.

Anyway, got myself a little sony action cam recently, so here are a couple of in car acceleration runs that give a decent idea of how the carbon airbox sounds, filmed in glorious 60fps!



Cheers
Tom

 

[Simon_16v]

Sounds fruity :smiley:

 

[Stiamh-JM]

Still got this @Topgeartom ?
Just spotted you at Halfords Kirkstall if so! :smile:
http://www.cliosport.net/threads/the-cars-spotted-appreciation-thread.752403/page-18#post-11214343

 

[Topgeartom]

Still got this @Topgeartom ?
Just spotted you at Halfords Kirkstall if so! :smile:
http://www.cliosport.net/threads/the-cars-spotted-appreciation-thread.752403/page-18#post-11214343

Still going strong!!

Was a rare sighting today, never usually take it to work but my boxster is in for an MOT so the z has been pressed back into commuting duties for a few days.

 

[Budgie]

Absolute beaut.

 

[McGherkin]

Completely winning at life.

This, a Z8 or an E30 M3.

 

[The_Pirate]

The prices are on the up as well.

I remember seeing a PY one for sale 10 years ago for 7k, too.