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They just said the Z4 was better at the limit. I can believe that - the new Z convertible weighs more than 1700Kg in GT spec! I don't know the weight of the Z4, but I guess it's at least 200kg lighter! I think if they'd compared the Z4 with the Z coupe - things would have been different.

Can't stand the understeer at relatively low speeds on track. This is partly down to the weight - the worst thing about the Z is the fact that its a lardass!. The fact that we still get a tape deck is rediculous! Everything else is is great or acceptable.

The MY07 Z is 1,603Kg for the basic version and 1,623Kg for the GT version according to european specs! Add a couple of kilos for the UK version (down to the folding mirrors and alarm system). That's one heavy mother! BTW, these weights are according to EU norms, which include a 90% fuel tank, and 75Kg for a passenger and luggage. BMW always quote weights according to this formula. A MY05 Z is 1,525Kg for the basic version and 1,545Kg for the GT version, though I'm not sure if this is according to EU norms or not. An M5 or M6 is extremely light compared with the Z in terms of what's packed inside (equipment, size, not to mention a 5.0 V10 )

Looks fantastic!

Nice cars! Not a fan of the splitter, but the seats If your Z is still in Japan, just give it to powerhouse amuse, and pay them to sort it out - they are arguably the best NA tuner for the Z, and as far as i know - the only tuner to get almost 360bhp out of an NA Z without using a stroker kit: http://www.webamuse.co.jp/

I reckon it looks ok, especially if it was in a decent colour with the shadowline window trim. Then there's the performance - should be spot on, and with good and simple tuning potential. The brakes also look like they could be decent. Finally there is the quality - which is sure to be fantastic. I will definitely test drive one. I'm a bit dissapointed that it only weighs 40kg less than a 335i though. The 2007 Z is 1603kg for the base model, and ~1630 for the GT version - too lardy for a two seater coupe!

cool! can't wait to see pics of them on your car!

That was a great long weekend! A pity I didn't to get to chat with you Steve - or maybe go for a few laps together. Ah well - next time! I did get to go out for a pax lap in an evo fq360 driven by a ring instructor mindblowing! He also came for a few laps in my Z - amazing! I also bumped into ~20 350Z / drivers spectating at Brunchen on the Monday - it was surreal, I just parked my car, and was looking in the rear view mirror - realising - oh... theres another Z, and another, and another.... Then Spa on the Tuesday was fantastic too... can't wait to go again!! I took quite a few pics: Nurburgring 27-05-2007 Nurburgring 28-05-2007 Spa 29-05-2007

I'll arrive late saturday afternoon, and stay until mid monday afternoon - then over to Spa, for the track day on tuesday. See you there! BTW - Please don't bring any typical british weather with you

I always stay in www.am-tiergarten.de - it's very close to the track entrance, and the rooms are modern and clean (which my wife likes), and the price is relatively ok. Also the famous Pistenklause restaurant is underneath the hotel, so walking back to the room after several german beers is not a problem.

Ring taxi is only on the weekends, and is probably already fully booked If you were going a few weeks earlier I take you round in my Z. Anyway - it should be really quiet during the week - just go for a gentle lap in your car - you will be fine, and it will be the best driving experience of your life!

Fantastic

Saw this in the metal last Friday and it looks amazing! IMO the bonnet bulge on the new Z looks even better than the 2003-2006 bonnets in the metal!

These are active since autumn last year between Geneva and Lausanne there are ~15 cameras! Get an inforad GPS camera detector though, and your covered for the whole of europe