Damnit Zack! You’re gonna blow up my spot showing these off. Probably one of the most underrated cars, best value sports car going. I get that an S2000 owner would like this car. It’s like a grand touring version of an S2000.
No, at the time, the 6 series is the Grand Tour. Larger coupes are GT. This was the BMW competition to the S2000, Miata, 350z. 'Small Sports Car'. This particular one has almost none of the comfort features that BMW's had in that Gen. Min at time was an i6, or i6TT. I think , the largest engine in that gen, was the N54. Big step from the S2000 on the track though, If you can get the power down properly. Grand Touring is 'Comfort Driving in a coupe' for manufactures. eg, the 6 at the time had the same motor for most models and twice the weight. Still drop top.
Murder Bong right. I should have said the Z4M is more of a grand tourer than an S2000. The 6 series is a pure grand tourer. At 80 mph an S2000 is over 4000 rpm. The Z4M at least won’t make your ears bleed on a road trip.
Spot on. I put on a muffler than headers 4 days after and o myyyy. Went from 'go on the gas lightly so it doesnt sound like a honda' to 'holy mash it to the floor sounds like an exotic'. Big big difference. If anyone reading has s54 car and is curious i have a few videos up. Headers are essential mod for exhuast sound.
@@claycrawford9009 ya its really random though too. Luck of the draw sometimes. Mine didnt sound like any others. Even compared to friend with similar mods. So ya def possible to have set up like you have with just muffler and sound nice. Ive heard a silver one like that long time ago. But still i think the headers reallllllyy open it up. Sounds alot better and gains quite a bit of power.
I drive the Z4M Coupe & I could not agree more! Not ideal every day.. But a breed of cars you can’t buy new anymore. Funny, I also have Interlagos Blue & CSL wheels, great combo!
@@gibsonlespaulspecial Im thinking of purchasing a z4MC in the next couple weeks. I found one in white with 68k miles and has had rod bearings done. How has reliability been for you considering you daily yours? It looks like I'll be deciding between z4mc, '99 e36 M3, or an e46 m3.
The Z4 M Coupe is destined for classic collectable status - low numbers built and a mechanical spec to die for. The Z3 M Coupe is already there and it's not as good a car and the looks are...quirky is the best I can say. My '07 Z4MC has 33,000miles on it, in immaculate condition. Love it as a counter to the very different driving but equally thrilling 911 996.2 C2 manual. I can never understand people who only collect one marque - so many different flavours and different driving experience. Also have JDM DC2R, and ur quattro 20V, so totally different vehicles, all brilliant to drive.
Before they even get rolling you can tell this guy's smile tells the whole story. Like he knows something Zack doesn't know yet. He knows Zack will fall in love before even taking off.
I got a 2008 z4mroadster 18 months ago. My first M car. I daily it (well, used to before Covid). I love it, and still think the roadster is a better bet than any other S54 car if you don't need 4 seats or don't live on a track. Top-down echoes off the city buildings after a late night at work just eases all your stress and frustration - or cruising and staring at dawn on the way in. Stiffer than the e46 M3 coupe and lighter than the Z4m coupe - and manual which the CSL didn't get (besides mods) - it just seemed like the perfect car for me and still does. Would love the carbon intake...maybe one day. Fun vid, subbed.
I have one of these in red, and love it, also have a SLK r171 55 amg, both excite me in different ways... both dream cars for a working class guy. Thanks for the ride.
Zack, I have to agree that most "modern" 6 cylinder cars aren't that noteworthy, even my E46 330, but I have 225,000 in a driver car and it always works. The first car that really caught my ear was in 1959. A neighbor had a Jag Mk.II sedan and had to stop in front of my house to turn up the little country road to her house. Her accelerating up that little road and winding it up through the first three gears was a symphony like none I had ever heard. I haven't heard any six, other than the XK Jag, since then that a sound like that. I've asked a number of Jag mechanics since then and none of them really knew what was so unique about that exhaust system. I had an XJ6 for about ten years and it was beautiful.
I have a 2006 Z4 3.0si, I like to think of it as a lower case ( m) I know thats not entirely true, but there are some common parts in the suspension, and a very few parts that can go from M to 3.0si. The big factor for me is that the 3.0si was half the price and no bearing issues
@@jordans7419 I used to have a e46 325i as a daily and a Z4M roadster for track and fun. This was my two car garage from 2010. From 2017; I have a "manual" M2 for everyday fun & occasional trackdays @ Nurburgring. I love driving the M2 everyday, that I rarely got to use my Z4M anymore. I sold the Z4M after having the Z4M + M2 for two years together and did not regret it yet (sold my Z4M and the end of last year). As a sidenote; now when the Z4M is gone there was an extra place in the garage and my girlfriend got a Alpine A110 to fill this empty place :)
Franzino nice, that sounds like you pretty awesome vehicle to replace the Z4M! I was just curious cause I assumed you had something good to replace it!
Remus may not be quiet, but it is the least raspy on the S54. I love the system I put on my S52 2000 M Coupe, lighter than stock, louder, but more of a growl instead of yell. Leaves the yelling to the intake sound (M50 manifold, CAI).
Love the car, really interesting to learn about the modifications to further enhance an already great M car. I drove a stock Coupe once and thought that it was fantastic. As an SLK 55 owner I still would love one if these (as well).
Have one with similar breather mods (Evolve Airbox w/headers) and love it. If Remus is the "quiet" route I went LOUD with the RPI, nothing subtle about it and the drone is intrusive but the sound is insane. (Couple of videos on my channel if you want to hear it) Being in New England, I'll definitely be taking his advice on the KW coils. Our roads out here are the reason I'm sticking with the stock 18s rather than going up.
I had a 2003.5 E46 M3 6spd manual. I had a Status Gruppe muffler, which sounded awesome by the way, Status Gruppe coilovers, CSL wheels, and an ESS Tuning 525 supercharger kit, among many other small little things. It was my baby. I will say I loved the supercharger kit, and with the ESS tune, it really smoothed out the sport mode, but my favorite mod on the car by far was the Status Gruppe coilovers. Zack, if you haven’t upgraded your suspension on your E46 M3, DO IT! It will transform your M3 from a good handling car, to a car that is on Porsche level handling!! Also, the Status Gruppe muffler, IMO, is the best sounding muffler for this car. You are close enough to Status Gruppe in San Diego, that you should go down one day and ask them to rev their supercharged E46 M3 with their exhaust system on it. You’ll like it I promise. Also to note, the reason why this Z4 MK7’s exhaust is so loud with this Remus exhaust is because he has headers on it. Without the header and section 2, just having the Remus muffler is a lot quieter.
Two different approaches to spirit here. Owner: competent and soulful and joyous; Other dude: superficial and loves hearing his own opinion. BUT, glad he likes it.
TheSmokingTire ua-cam.com/video/WPSXB9_DGzs/v-deo.html thats the link to a vid of mine this was with ebay headers without the headers it was not loud at all.
You can have the most badass most expensive most exclusive most finely made exhaust setup. But the S54 gets all its great sound from a proper set of headers. I’ve got eBay headers and then Borla from there back. (previous owner had it all done) And man, I can’t wait to get different headers.
I can vouch for the absolutely terrible gauge cluster on these... had a z4m coupe for a while. cool car. I had the remus mufflers, too. though the mufflers forward were all factory, so that may be where the extra sound is coming from on this one. cheers
Looking at the shape of this and even the design, i can't stop thinking of the new Supra. Even the headlights. I can totally see BMW selling Toyota this design
has zack ever heard the pre-2000's inline six cylinders... I have a hard time thinking of any word other than beautiful to describe the noise my e36 m plays at WOT
I'd rather have the Boxster S frankly. It handles better. Doesn't jitter around in turns (due to better balance) and I just like the design more. Both are good cars but the Boxster has my money.
Chris Harris had an article stating the same. I imagine this one is a bit better, with the suspension it has, so I can't speak on how the stock ones are. ZK
Hi there, Congrats such a beauty that Blue Z4!!!!………….anybody knows where to get those two covers on both sides of the top is down……..so much more elegant….any tips?
the owner has great taste
Damnit Zack! You’re gonna blow up my spot showing these off. Probably one of the most underrated cars, best value sports car going. I get that an S2000 owner would like this car. It’s like a grand touring version of an S2000.
No, at the time, the 6 series is the Grand Tour. Larger coupes are GT. This was the BMW competition to the S2000, Miata, 350z. 'Small Sports Car'. This particular one has almost none of the comfort features that BMW's had in that Gen. Min at time was an i6, or i6TT. I think , the largest engine in that gen, was the N54. Big step from the S2000 on the track though, If you can get the power down properly. Grand Touring is 'Comfort Driving in a coupe' for manufactures. eg, the 6 at the time had the same motor for most models and twice the weight. Still drop top.
Murder Bong right. I should have said the Z4M is more of a grand tourer than an S2000. The 6 series is a pure grand tourer.
At 80 mph an S2000 is over 4000 rpm. The Z4M at least won’t make your ears bleed on a road trip.
The trick for a good s54 exhaust is the headers. Absolutely necessary to get a good note.
Spot on. I put on a muffler than headers 4 days after and o myyyy. Went from 'go on the gas lightly so it doesnt sound like a honda' to 'holy mash it to the floor sounds like an exotic'. Big big difference. If anyone reading has s54 car and is curious i have a few videos up. Headers are essential mod for exhuast sound.
Stefan Cupovic I have a status gruppe muffler everything else stock and have no rasp...sounds really throaty
@@claycrawford9009 ya its really random though too. Luck of the draw sometimes. Mine didnt sound like any others. Even compared to friend with similar mods. So ya def possible to have set up like you have with just muffler and sound nice. Ive heard a silver one like that long time ago. But still i think the headers reallllllyy open it up. Sounds alot better and gains quite a bit of power.
@@stefanfreestylez how involved of a job is it to swap the headers?
This guy is so likeable. Awesome car too. 10/10 paint and super tasteful mods. Awesome one take!
I drive the Z4M Coupe & I could not agree more! Not ideal every day.. But a breed of cars you can’t buy new anymore.
Funny, I also have Interlagos Blue & CSL wheels, great combo!
I just bought the M roadster a month ago, and I completely agree. They don't make cars like this anymore.
Me too! 😉
I have the same, however it's my daily........puts a smile on my face every time I drive.
@@gibsonlespaulspecial Im thinking of purchasing a z4MC in the next couple weeks. I found one in white with 68k miles and has had rod bearings done. How has reliability been for you considering you daily yours? It looks like I'll be deciding between z4mc, '99 e36 M3, or an e46 m3.
This is a great presentation of the Z4M Roadster. Big Thumbs-up to the owner, and to TST.
This is the best looking Z4 I've seen in a long time and I live in Germany. They are everywhere.
My mother has a Z3 and I am amazed at how well that cars style still holds up today.
Personally I think those look better than these Z4 based M Roadsters. Something about the Z4 styling just never really did it for me.
@@jomaha9227 Agreed
I'm avoiding the easy mom joke, because you watched the video. - ZK
@@jomaha9227 Agree.
@@TheSmokingTire I mentioned my mom, because it's a women's car. lol, except in GoldenEye!
The coupé kept the (extra) strengthening of the roadster, that's why it's heavier.
The coupe is TWICE as rigid too, which is nuts. ZK
There's no extra strengthening on the roadster since it came first.
@@TheSmokingTire Where did you find this information ? For me it is the same ... ?
@@francoismorainville712 the road is about 14000 N/° the coup is about 33000 N/°
I love daily driving my z4 M roadster too
I absolutely love my M Roadster it's been my daily driver for over six months and it's an absolute riot
Still have it?
that is for sure one of the best s54 sounding setups i've ever heard
Thanks!
Inline 6 is my favorite sounding engine configuration
The Z4M Coupe makes for a beastly track car when done right.
I Didn't Know Christian Castro Mexican Singer Owns This BMW z4
The Z4 M Coupe is destined for classic collectable status - low numbers built and a mechanical spec to die for. The Z3 M Coupe is already there and it's not as good a car and the looks are...quirky is the best I can say. My '07 Z4MC has 33,000miles on it, in immaculate condition. Love it as a counter to the very different driving but equally thrilling 911 996.2 C2 manual. I can never understand people who only collect one marque - so many different flavours and different driving experience. Also have JDM DC2R, and ur quattro 20V, so totally different vehicles, all brilliant to drive.
Before they even get rolling you can tell this guy's smile tells the whole story. Like he knows something Zack doesn't know yet. He knows Zack will fall in love before even taking off.
GREAT point. hahahaha. ZK
I got a 2008 z4mroadster 18 months ago. My first M car. I daily it (well, used to before Covid). I love it, and still think the roadster is a better bet than any other S54 car if you don't need 4 seats or don't live on a track. Top-down echoes off the city buildings after a late night at work just eases all your stress and frustration - or cruising and staring at dawn on the way in. Stiffer than the e46 M3 coupe and lighter than the Z4m coupe - and manual which the CSL didn't get (besides mods) - it just seemed like the perfect car for me and still does. Would love the carbon intake...maybe one day.
Fun vid, subbed.
On a side note... we love what you are doing on the One Takes...
Appreciate the support! ZK
I have one of these in red, and love it, also have a SLK r171 55 amg, both excite me in different ways... both dream cars for a working class guy. Thanks for the ride.
Zack, I have to agree that most "modern" 6 cylinder cars aren't that noteworthy, even my E46 330, but I have 225,000 in a driver car and it always works.
The first car that really caught my ear was in 1959. A neighbor had a Jag Mk.II sedan and had to stop in front of my house to turn up the little country road to her house. Her accelerating up that little road and winding it up through the first three gears was a symphony like none I had ever heard. I haven't heard any six, other than the XK Jag, since then that a sound like that. I've asked a number of Jag mechanics since then and none of them really knew what was so unique about that exhaust system. I had an XJ6 for about ten years and it was beautiful.
Seen a lot of Z3M's reviewed on UA-cam, but this is the first Z4M I've seen, nice review, great channel!
A BMW with a carbon airbox is always incredible!
For some reason i always loved the z3 coupe. Is it ugly? Absolutely, but there's just something about it.
My parents said that when I was born. ZK
I just got one of these a few weeks ago, and it's so love it or hate it from some angles. Definitely unique!
I think they're beautiful! Nothing else on the road quite like it.
Yasss! clown shoe!!!
I loved the Z3 M coupe it looks ugly but I love it
something that doesnt get talked about is how funny Zack is. keep it real Zack.
Definitely one of BMW's best efforts at a Z4. Prefer this over the new "Supra" gen Z4.
This is one of my favorite cars of all time.
Woke up, saw this video... now I need to go drive my Z4.
Z4m is one of my most desired BMWs. I always like the look of Z3s and Z4s
Driving my third E85 Z4 3.0 liter manual now (si N52 sport). Turner Motorsport engine tune and a few other tweaks - perfect daily driver.
The owner modified it so tastefully. Just the perfect Z4.
Great video! I am rebuilding a 2006 Z4M Roadster and it’s such a great car!
The one in this video is such a beautiful example!
Road-Car Combo is just about perfect!
Nothing ugly about the Z3 at all, and preferred by many.
The Non-M versions of this car make for a seriously overlooked, insanely cheap, track day car.
I can attest to that :) a diff, brake coolers and suspension and it is very capable and surprisingly reliable. Much lighter than the M too
Nice to hear that they are reliable !
@@Gautam454 185k miles and a lot of track/drift days. Original engine, trans and even clutch. Apparently coupes like to be driven at the limit...
@@mwverheijen What exact model do you have? The Z4 3.0i?
@@Gautam454 2006 3.0si coupe
I have a 2006 Z4 3.0si, I like to think of it as a lower case ( m) I know thats not entirely true, but there are some common parts in the suspension, and a very few parts that can go from M to 3.0si. The big factor for me is that the 3.0si was half the price and no bearing issues
Jack Smoke it’s definitely not an M car or a S54, but a 3.0L straight 6 in a small roadster is no joke
@@buzzyinurface they can actually change direction quicker than the M cars with less weight up front. On auto cross they can be faster
Just got one, same color, same year! Could not be happier.
I daily my M coupe and take it to drift events. A truly fun and well balanced vehicle.
How has it held up? How many drift events?
@@zackklapman3569 Really well so far. It's got a few new bumps and bruises. I post stuff on my channel regarding it.
The reason for the brake feel is the guides- get brass ones
Had my silver Z4M roadster (with CSL wheels) for 8 years....was a epic car and I loved it. But not regret selling it....yet ;)
Franzino since you’re not regretting it yet, what did you replace it with?
@@jordans7419 I used to have a e46 325i as a daily and a Z4M roadster for track and fun. This was my two car garage from 2010. From 2017; I have a "manual" M2 for everyday fun & occasional trackdays @ Nurburgring. I love driving the M2 everyday, that I rarely got to use my Z4M anymore. I sold the Z4M after having the Z4M + M2 for two years together and did not regret it yet (sold my Z4M and the end of last year). As a sidenote; now when the Z4M is gone there was an extra place in the garage and my girlfriend got a Alpine A110 to fill this empty place :)
Franzino nice, that sounds like you pretty awesome vehicle to replace the Z4M! I was just curious cause I assumed you had something good to replace it!
Remus may not be quiet, but it is the least raspy on the S54. I love the system I put on my S52 2000 M Coupe, lighter than stock, louder, but more of a growl instead of yell. Leaves the yelling to the intake sound (M50 manifold, CAI).
I had the s2k ap1. I am now in the e86 m with all the goodies 😄
I like Hutch alot. Very personable. Great guy and a great car. Love tye blue and the manual. Really enjoyed this.
I’ve got one, 56 plate with 10 k on the clock from new!… it’s part of my collection 👌
Love it.👍
You can adjust the steering wheel, it is tilting and telescopic. Thanks for the video.
Love the car, really interesting to learn about the modifications to further enhance an already great M car. I drove a stock Coupe once and thought that it was fantastic. As an SLK 55 owner I still would love one if these (as well).
Remus makes the best exhausts though happy to see one
I’ve never clicked so fast. Always loved the z4 M
Thanks for clicking!
sick supra bro
Just recently found myself shopping these cars…. This video has made me schedule a test drive.
This video largely influenced the purchase of a Z4M in the same Blue. I love it.
Have one with similar breather mods (Evolve Airbox w/headers) and love it. If Remus is the "quiet" route I went LOUD with the RPI, nothing subtle about it and the drone is intrusive but the sound is insane. (Couple of videos on my channel if you want to hear it) Being in New England, I'll definitely be taking his advice on the KW coils. Our roads out here are the reason I'm sticking with the stock 18s rather than going up.
I had a 2003.5 E46 M3 6spd manual. I had a Status Gruppe muffler, which sounded awesome by the way, Status Gruppe coilovers, CSL wheels, and an ESS Tuning 525 supercharger kit, among many other small little things. It was my baby. I will say I loved the supercharger kit, and with the ESS tune, it really smoothed out the sport mode, but my favorite mod on the car by far was the Status Gruppe coilovers.
Zack, if you haven’t upgraded your suspension on your E46 M3, DO IT! It will transform your M3 from a good handling car, to a car that is on Porsche level handling!! Also, the Status Gruppe muffler, IMO, is the best sounding muffler for this car. You are close enough to Status Gruppe in San Diego, that you should go down one day and ask them to rev their supercharged E46 M3 with their exhaust system on it. You’ll like it I promise.
Also to note, the reason why this Z4 MK7’s exhaust is so loud with this Remus exhaust is because he has headers on it. Without the header and section 2, just having the Remus muffler is a lot quieter.
20/80 with the glasses!!
i have a widebody Non M roadster im currently working on replacing the s13 RB flares on the front fenders to some 350z RB flares, love these cars
Two different approaches to spirit here. Owner: competent and soulful and joyous; Other dude: superficial and loves hearing his own opinion. BUT, glad he likes it.
Great sports car. One of the last great roadsters imo.
i had a magnaflow exhaust on mine and sounded awesome, deep and roared at high rpms and low rpms some of the rasp went away. Mine was a 01 M3
Hmmmmmm. I know the MF people....
TheSmokingTire ua-cam.com/video/WPSXB9_DGzs/v-deo.html
thats the link to a vid of mine this was with ebay headers without the headers it was not loud at all.
Wow that road is beautiful
Nice review Zack, Awesome Z4 roadster, South Cali is the perfect location to drive one of the ultimate driving original driving machines!
You can have the most badass most expensive most exclusive most finely made exhaust setup.
But the S54 gets all its great sound from a proper set of headers. I’ve got eBay headers and then Borla from there back. (previous owner had it all done)
And man, I can’t wait to get different headers.
Best looking z4m I've ever seen. I could see why he traded the s2k for this.
Wow that sounds AWESOME!
That white TSX in the back tho..
I really miss the one takes 😢
I can vouch for the absolutely terrible gauge cluster on these... had a z4m coupe for a while. cool car. I had the remus mufflers, too. though the mufflers forward were all factory, so that may be where the extra sound is coming from on this one. cheers
Yeah this is one has a few extra amps in its exhaust system, hence the noise. ZK
Looking at the shape of this and even the design, i can't stop thinking of the new Supra. Even the headlights. I can totally see BMW selling Toyota this design
The guy reminds .e of Chris Farley in Tommy Boy :) seems like a great guy...amazing unicorn car
Beautiful car. Love the Evolve/Eventuri intakes! Imran and the boys across the pond know how to make intakes sexy for sure!👌🏽
I thought that the Z4M Coupe A Different rack from the Z4 M Roadster? Z4 M Coupe is next level.
Thats right, the Coupe had CSL rack and Roadster had e46 M3 rack.
This car sounds utterly ridiculous. Sad to say we will probably never hear glorious 8,000rpm redlines like this thing again...
He said it right, its his thrid car! I love mine, but after driving it a couple days, I get tierd of it.
has zack ever heard the pre-2000's inline six cylinders... I have a hard time thinking of any word other than beautiful to describe the noise my e36 m plays at WOT
Especially with a fully active autowerks exhaust 😍 I miss my m3/4/5... best car I’ve ever driven.
BANANA I have supersprint headers, no cats, and a rouge engineering. It sounds like nothing I’ve ever heard!
I have the 2.5, 2.8, and 3.0 inline sixes, and prefer the sound to that of my flat six Boxster. So there.
Best modern roadster
This guy reminds me of Bill Paxton lmao. Awesome car!
Your short focal length lens screws up the external shots of this. It's not a hot dog like the pictures convey. It has grace and a bit of length.
You mean it a better cardomain web sight! Thank god!
the roadster have the same steering rack of the normal M3. the Z4 M coupè have the rack of the CSL!
this from factory.
I'd rather have the Boxster S frankly. It handles better. Doesn't jitter around in turns (due to better balance) and I just like the design more. Both are good cars but the Boxster has my money.
This is where Ryan from The Office ended up...
Ive always been a fan esthetically... dynamically... ehhh... just a good weekend driver
Chris Harris had an article stating the same. I imagine this one is a bit better, with the suspension it has, so I can't speak on how the stock ones are. ZK
I had one of these and I felt the chassis had too much flex. The coupe though is crazy stiff.
That car looks fun
lol they said the exhaust being quiet was a lie, but the drive-bys are all intake noise.
This guy is a goofy Travis Okulski
Tom cruise on donuts
Not sure if Hutch is 23 or 43..
Hoping to talk to Hutch, to see who he sold this car to on BAT. I really want to buy it
I have a 1998 Z3 M Roadster. Personally I think it looks better and the interior is much nicer.
Where was this filmed at? Such a scenic drive
my z3 3.0i has a 2.5in pipe straight from home depot and it sounds like a banshee from hell.
I have the ESS supercharger on mine, and I would never let you drive it on those roads.
Hi there,
Congrats such a beauty that Blue Z4!!!!………….anybody knows where to get those two covers on both sides of the top is down……..so much more elegant….any tips?
Is he the car salesman from true lies?
"I got a tiny dick, man, it's pathetic."
Never driven a Boxster? Got a 2006 Boxster S 6spd for you.
Never been in a z4m, but the 986 Boxster S chassis is incredible and more comparable to that of an s2000 than a heavy z4m.
the weight is the same zeperfs.com/it/duel1538-1041.htm
the comparison to the M, for a 686, is not exactly acceptable.
No shots of the engine bay??? What a bummer!
THIS is how you modify a car. So tasteful.
Awesome car!!👍👍
i thought the roadster had an electric steering rack and the coupe was hydraulic?
The M roadster has a slower rack then the CSL rack in the M coupe
Exactly