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24 April 2003, 01:21 PM
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If that is a Z4 then there aren't any in England yet so it is doubtful. (Or is it a Z8 not sure which one is not in england yet) but regardless everyone knows that a scooby runing on optimax will kick its **** 
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24 April 2003, 01:55 PM
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It´s a Z8 mate. Fantastic car. 
What more would you like to know??
Exterior is smooth and outwardly aggressive, and once you turn over the engine once every nerve in your body stands on end... Press the loud pedal and you never want to leave. The steering feel is precise, yet easy on the arms. And the bucket seats hold you well in all situations without needing a crowbar to get you out. All the controls are nicely placed, and the inside layout is superb. Blue and silver play a big roll in this car, and it hides much of what lies beneath....
Massively fun, dangerously quick, with a note from the exhaust which is to die for.
What more would you like to know??Exterior is smooth and outwardly aggressive, and once you turn over the engine once every nerve in your body stands on end... Press the loud pedal and you never want to leave. The steering feel is precise, yet easy on the arms. And the bucket seats hold you well in all situations without needing a crowbar to get you out. All the controls are nicely placed, and the inside layout is superb. Blue and silver play a big roll in this car, and it hides much of what lies beneath....
Massively fun, dangerously quick, with a note from the exhaust which is to die for.
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so how fast is it and how many ponies live under that long bonnet?
I know that it will be no match for my scooby on optimax but I would like to know how close it will be? is there ANY!!! chance that I might be slightly embarrassed by on on the unrestricted sections of the autobahn where we are not restricted to 70 MPH and not watching in the mirror for unmarked police cars ready to liberate us of our hard earned folding
I know that it will be no match for my scooby on optimax but I would like to know how close it will be? is there ANY!!! chance that I might be slightly embarrassed by on on the unrestricted sections of the autobahn where we are not restricted to 70 MPH and not watching in the mirror for unmarked police cars ready to liberate us of our hard earned folding
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24 April 2003, 02:28 PM
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SAM - well it does use the same 5L 8 cylinder, 400PS engine used also in the M5 Now you mention it and with an official 0-100 in 4.7, and capable of over 250 (without the electronic regulator) it is pretty much up there...
But anything on optimax MUST have something with dogs and ***** though...? Surely.? 
and with an official 0-100 in 4.7, and capable of over 250 (without the electronic regulator) it is pretty much up there...But anything on optimax MUST have something with dogs and ***** though...
? Surely.?
24 April 2003, 02:32 PM
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unrestricted sections of the autobahn where we are not restricted to 70 MPH
Oh yes, that´s right - all those who live in the UK have things called speed limits
, how silly of me to forget! 
But according to all I have read there must be LOADS of private roads in the uk??? Otherwise, what is the use of having such cars and not being able to use it above second gear????
24 April 2003, 02:35 PM
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I have one reserved (Z4) for a weekend in mid July - I will bring it along to a meet for sure.
And SAM - you could certainly try....
And SAM - you could certainly try....
24 April 2003, 02:53 PM
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Cheese - My car does 0-100 kph around 4 flat. And the standing quarter should be around middle 12's with the current spec.
The Z8 doesn't do that mate.
/J
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And the standing quarter should be around middle 12's with the current spec.The Z8 doesn't do that mate.
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24 April 2003, 02:59 PM
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SAM - YHM. I would be very interested (and so would Steve) in seeing what your car is capable of....
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BTW - what is the story behind the turnip??
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BTW - what is the story behind the turnip??
24 April 2003, 03:15 PM
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Hmmm, fog clears - and pitty about being all the way up there.... But I saw your web page - rather nice.
And the pics were taken in Arjeplog btw - in Lapland. We were there for winter erprobungen...
And the pics were taken in Arjeplog btw - in Lapland. We were there for winter erprobungen...
25 April 2003, 11:09 AM
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z4:
link to z4 page
price (for outsiders):
z4 2.5i - 32500
z4 3.0i - 38500
z8:
link to z8 page
price:
125000
Any takers??
link to z4 page
price (for outsiders
):z4 2.5i - 32500
z4 3.0i - 38500
z8:
link to z8 page
price:
125000
Any takers??
26 April 2003, 11:24 AM
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Yeh they are nice motors, seen a few but they never took on in this country .....as the guys said hairdressers canni really afford them
Simply to imagine what this car is like take all traction control outa a M5 and stick you head out the window ....now screeeeeeaaaaaammmm.
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Simply to imagine what this car is like take all traction control outa a M5 and stick you head out the window ....now screeeeeeaaaaaammmm.
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Don't know many Scoobs that would match the Z8 but I did get a ride in one of these yesterday:
I reckon it would give the Z8 a run for it's money (0-60 mph 3.6, 0-100mph 8.1)
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I reckon it would give the Z8 a run for it's money (0-60 mph 3.6, 0-100mph 8.1)[Edited by Chris L - 4/27/2003 6:10:40 PM]
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!!! 3.6 - bloody hell, it would give a bike a good deal to worry about too!
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Had a go with a Z8 on Saturday night on the A1 jnct 2 turnoff (Hendon)- Left had drive with Finish number plates. Wet road.
Guy came tearing up the North Circ to catch up with me and then proceeded to bully me at around the 60-70 mph mark.
We came to a stop at a set of lights. He takes a quick glance at me to give me the nod, so I think, if he goes for it, I'll be game as well. Would like to see what happens. Lights drop to green and we both launch - 400 ponies, rear wheel drive, wet road = no traction.
I start singing my favourite song - "Bey Bey Baby , Baby goodbey !!!" He does manage to catch me and overtake me at 70 mph though - He then went subsonic and dissapeared.
I liked it, liked it a lot !!
Guy came tearing up the North Circ to catch up with me and then proceeded to bully me at around the 60-70 mph mark.
We came to a stop at a set of lights. He takes a quick glance at me to give me the nod, so I think, if he goes for it, I'll be game as well. Would like to see what happens. Lights drop to green and we both launch - 400 ponies, rear wheel drive, wet road = no traction.
I start singing my favourite song - "Bey Bey Baby , Baby goodbey !!!" He does manage to catch me and overtake me at 70 mph though - He then went subsonic and dissapeared.
I liked it, liked it a lot !!
