PUSHING OG BMW E86 Z4 3.0 with PROPER Track Mods 🔥 // Nürbugring

[@tocsa120ls]

I'd like to thank: Misha for the incredible experience; and Mat Armstrong for ripping the splitter off his Cayman so we had extra time for this lap. Gálffy-Tuning and Poll-Tom in Hungary for refreshing the car after the little crunch on the Hungaroring. And of course PEMAC Fahrzeugtechnik for the setup. Many shops have no idea how to set up a mixed-use car, but they do.

[@mgcharoudin]

Thank you for the trust, really happy we could make it happen!

[@MM_45]

@@mgcharoudinhello Misha I’m a big fan of yours. Is there a way I can get a ride along with you, asking because I’m disabled and going to Nurburgring has always been a dream. I will be visiting Germany in September.

[@dani0113_hun]

Jó a verda Csaba,gratula!:)

[@newagetemplar6100]

At least Mat Armstrong made it round the track , last time he broke his Audi in the states . 🙄😃. Didn’t know the wheelbase was 300mm shorter than an E46 , do s it turn in better or is it a bit twitchy a high speed ?

[@tocsa120ls]

@@newagetemplar6100 the difference in wheelbase is 230mm and the total length is is actually more like 400 --- the whole car is more lively and it loves to hang its ass out... a bit too much actually :)

[@shmouthon]

this man shifts quick, must be called SMG (single misha gearbox)

[@Satori-Automotive]

the Alpina wheels

[@sonof69star]

The E85/E86 Z4. The world's most underrated and under appreciated sportscar. Timeless beauty.

[@AntoniFZ6]

Frr not enough love on them, cant wait to get mine

[@gunnarboy8989]

U can buy mine . Bmw z4 cab 2003. 3L. 👍​@@AntoniFZ6

[@philipproud9046]

I have only the 2litre e85 z4 convertible and it still has plenty of go! They so light..& still comfortable for long drives with heated leather seats.. Great cars next is the 3 litre coupe z4

[@gunnarboy8989]

@@philipproud9046 I have the 3 liters cab 2003 model. But im planning to sell it thoe.

[@GSX455s]

My grandma had a 3.0 smg one. Loved driving it when she let me. She got a few speeding tickets in it lol

[@R19Robbin]

Underrated BMW 🚀🚀

[@KeynSong]

I wish a Z4M shows up to this channel. The M does make a hella difference on the Z4. Long live the s54!!!

[@attiliopetrini4507]

Was thinking exactly the same. I have a Z4M coupe and I’m sure that with KW V3s and upgraded brakes would be a stiff challenge for many more expensive and “fancier” cars. Hope Misha gets his hands on one

[@enfantterrible4868]

​@@attiliopetrini4507give him yours lmao

[@beauwulf]

The z4 M coupe is 200lbs heavier in the front than this 3.0si coupe, making it much faster in a straight line, but the extra weight also makes it less nimble.

[@KeynSong]

My track experience says you’re so so wrong. The weight difference is vanished by the different M suspension. Even with suspension upgrades on either, on most tracks the difference is 2-3 seconds average. So you stick with you base geometry on the 3.0 I’ll stick to my s55. All day any day

[@penamena5238]

@@KeynSongwdym base geometry? The suspension geometry is the same. The M just has different tuning and maybe a few different components (apart from engine obviously)

[@austinnafziger4159]

This makes me so happy! Not only a Z4 Coupe, but the manual 3.0si that I have too! Love it to death.

[@mr.smiley991]

Same

[@SpeedIng80]

I miss my 2005 3.0i and my later 2008 3.0si Roadsters, they were beautiful to drive on narrow curvy roads.

[@AKK5I]

They are amazing cars with great chassis balance and solid drivetrains. Surprisingly practical too! I did a road trip of 2000kms in my 3.0i and it never skipped a beat or felt claustrophobic. My dream is to own the M coupe eventually

[@Z4coupeuk]

Love from a Z4 coupe owner 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

[@velobeno]

@@AKK5I I did the long haul across Australia in mine! 3.0si manual, with cruise. No problems with comfort. Got some surprised looks at the WA border!

[@darcyphillips70]

And MR Oizo aka Flat Eric sat in the passenger seat, Flat Beats…. Love it 🫶👊💥

[@hassosigbjoernson5738]

pure understatement. nice and chill. not too much show off (although BMW), relatively light and crisp but not to uncomfortable as a daily.

[@MotoristCY]

Nice! Been waiting for an E85/E86 to show up on your channel! Now let's find a Z4M!

[@AlphaDrivers]

That Z4 looks amazing! Great drive!

[@alecwilliams8425]

Absolutely amazing lap of the ring!! Z4 is such an overlooked car, especially the M variant with the S54 out of the M3.

[@HellndZ]

Thanks for showing people what a Z4 is capable of.

[@tocsa120ls]

(...with big brake kit, sticky tires, LSD and a V3 CS suspension)

[@HellndZ]

@@tocsa120ls yeah, I know, but people keeps underraring the Z4. I know OEM has bigs issues like brake fadding or too confortable.

[@kanaric]

so regular af track mods that every car should have before hitting nur?@@tocsa120ls

[@tocsa120ls]

@@kanaric I argue the only track mod you need for the Ring are proper uprated brakes and new fluid. You can have fun with a stock suspension but you'll burn up your stock brakes.

[@nikolasmelacrinidis5348]

@@tocsa120lsit’s a coupe it’s not the same

[@willisan]

I’ve had my Z4M for almost two years and gearing up for a mountain run; an old boss I looked up to had the clownshoe M coupe which is how I was introduced to the platform. I test drove one that had some alpina wheels and this is the first time I’ve seen anyone have them on the Z4 chassis. This has reignited my desire to do the combo. Thanks for the Z4 love and inspo!! This car looks like almost nothing else on the road is so underrated.

[@bigalalbig]

Great vid! A hydraulic PAS swap really transforms these when the EPAS eventually says good night! Light 18" wheels also help.

[@markythegreat]

How viable is this? I preferred the hydraulic PAS in my E90 to the EPAS in either of my Z4s, although I did boil the e90 PAS fluid on track once.

[@darrenaquilina1403]

Love the car, and some incredible driving skills. This is the most underrated BMW ever produced.

[@kylem2010GT]

I have a Z4M Roadster! Sorry I'm not in Germany. I drive Watkins Glen in upstate New York. I was supposed to take it easy this year but Misha is giving me bad ideas.

[@Booka3141]

2:19 Flat Eric!

[@spavatch]

Flat-shift Eric 😅

[@stevenmishos]

I enjoyed this one -- next up, I'd be interested to see an e86 Z4 M Coupe with the S54 engine and LSD.

[@romka_ind]

Good luck finding one and convincing the owner to bring it. They are quite rare today.

[@tocsa120ls]

@@romka_ind I even say it at the end... they made like 1520 pieces of E86 Z4M. Not likely to happen.

[@stevenmishos]

@@romka_ind I'd bring mine if I was closer, but it's a long drive from Canada ;)

[@beanmw96]

@@romka_indthere is one parked on my street under a car cover lol, they’re rare but still out there!

[@romka_ind]

@@beanmw96 you're lucky you seen one in "flesh".

[@teamphashash]

One of my all time favorite BMWs. Only ever experienced it once. Love the seating position.

[@markythegreat]

I've had a Z4 coupe, the challenges with these cars are most of the owners just seem to want to clean and polish them, and so finding and fitting track oriented parts is a struggle. I got some buckets in mine but not without a lot of fettling, almost nowhere to fit harnesses, no off the shelf half cages, etc etc. Otherwise it's a great and under-rated platform. N52 engines are great and take loads of abuse but this is widely known. I ended up switching to a 330i as although it was 100-200kg heavier, I could fit a full set of track tyres on the rear seats and a jack and tools in the boot.

[@AUDIDOIT]

What a superb machine, really enjoyed the vid. Well driven Misha..🙂

[@bunjicarlin1]

I'll be treating myself soon to a Porsche 718 GT4... To sit right alongside my ALPINE WHITE/Red/Black/ Brushed Aluminum interior 2006 e86 Z4 3.0si Coupe in my Garage. I will NEVER make the same mistake of Selling her as I foolishly did when I sold my 1998 Z3 2.8 Coupe!!

[@chukku2175]

There is an "si" missing in the title, the coupé was never built with the older 3.0 engine since it came out after the facelift/LCI of the E85 Z4 Roadster.

[@Swaggon]

14:00 that BMW 540i G31 is meeee holy fuck, hope to meet you in April when I go again lol I'm wondering if there's any point asking if you want to drive it. It's just a stock touring with 333 PS, but Luxury Line instead of M Line for a change 🤪

[@Imnameless69]

Nice car, that you got there.

[@AKK5I]

Awesome kombi

[@Swaggon]

Ooooh talked with Misha, he said if he has time when I'm there in April he might take it for a rip 👀

[@Random-dq8ew]

Smooth gearbox, good driving as always.

[@Rockynana]

could you do a normal daily pov driving. Just to see you drive in normal traffic? You could do some Q & A with a passenger. thx

[@Fernagts]

That car with a agressive 17" wheels and tires will be realy good fun track car! Like the video.

[@ianwhyte5740]

I have a z4m coupe Misha you are welcome to drive it any time but I live in Scotland One day I’ll bring it over to you. 🤞

[@honda4185]

Nice car and nice lap.. and very nice E24 in the beginning of lap!!👍

[@Floxiiik]

the Z4 is my fav. car I love how it looks like, only thing I dont like is that you cant get it with a normal roof

[@TheBigNate505]

N52 content always welcome

[@mtnman1984]

The true ancestor of the A90 Supra

[@GaryBullDog]

Misha, I think in such videos, it's better to display the tachometer instead of the speedometer. Speed can be shown, for example, through GPS. It's just that the sensations of seeing how the engine operates at high revs convey adrenaline more strongly)))

[@stasn3715]

just a perfect video as I am shopping for my perfect Z4 coupe :)

[@PyroBlank]

Hey Misha, absolutely love your channel. I always recommend your channel to every car guy I know. Just asking, is there any way we could enjoy these videos in 60fps? I think it would be truly an experience to watch the rides in the buttery smooth framerate if possible.

[@THEDOPEYDAISY]

I think this Z4 coupe with the N52 is a better car than the Z4M coupe.

[@W33dinator]

I have an E86 mit N52 and I think not 😅

[@lancemannion4113]

As a daily, absolutely. But on any track, the M is the M for a reason. Beasts right out of the box

[@renas5371]

Technically not the OG 3.0 given that this is the 3.0si with the N52. M54 was the OG 😉

[@alexhentschel1080]

classic BMW design. love it. I heard they are making a g87 M2 shooting brake.

[@joebeus6886]

Ask Mate Rimac for a drive in his BMW Z4 M Coupe, and I can give you my Z4 3.0 Roadster 😁

[@egobylego]

Вижу Z4 - ставлю лайк, сразу же! 🧐

[@WP0EU]

I was just hoping that there was finally some alpina on the channel. but definitely a good video as well as the car. 😅

[@kemaldzinic-meyer9647]

Time for some "Mo pawah,baby"

[@Marcus-Chun]

Z4's are kind of a pain to drive with super firm suspension, and less than ideal driving position. I'm glad it held up so good on the track. I have an 06 3.0si alpine white with 80K miles. I used to drive it in college and it's been maybe 5 years since I've used it. I gotta get that thing back up and going again

[@Donax695]

I got 06 3.0si alpine white roadster with similar miles, already waiting for some better weather so I can have some more fun, 5 years is a long time.

[@kristopherbell7158]

You are not alone , sadly mine sits five months a year and I barely get to drive it. I keep promising myself to get it out

[@dyanafloor]

Here's a parrot eating spaghetti: 🍝 🦜

[@oscarzt1652]

3:50 Mk1 Focus ST170 🤍🤍🤍😍😍😍

[@bobmanzi7712]

great stuff thanks

[@TheSlash389]

Should drive the currently DAG owned z4 build 🎉🎉

[@medved6093]

Классная машинка!

[@StillShatter]

I have always loved Z4's amazing lap thank you Misha!!! I hope your taking flying lessons because we all know your going to win the freedom 500 (as long as you get a good car) 😂😂🏁🏁

[@AI-Records24]

Not sure about that😅

[@StillShatter]

@@AI-Records24 One can hope! 😆 plus then Misha can just fly to the ring when someone has a car for him to drive he will never have to worry about the track closing anymore 🤣🤣 jk

[@AI-Records24]

@@StillShatteris it really happening I don’t have other socials so I’ve only seen it on here?

[@big-R]

Did it have an LSD? Not sure if it even needs one but interesting to know.

[@tocsa120ls]

I have a Quaife ATB under it.

[@markythegreat]

They honestly don't actually need LSDs

[@big-R]

@@markythegreatShould we take your word for it or would you like to tell us about your experience :D

[@markythegreat]

@@big-R so with decent tyres on it, it doesn't really have the power (and the N52 isn't really tuneable) to need an LSD for traction in any road or track day environment - they also have a staggered setup as stock anyway and an extremely stiff chassis so breaking the rear isn't actually how these cars are set up, yes they will oversteer like any car will but it's all perfectly controllable without the diff. Sure if you wanted to drift one you'd need an LSD - but I've never seen one built specifically for drifting - people just use e46's instead because they are cheaper, longer wheelbase and then just weld the diff up.

[@markythegreat]

Obviously depends just how hard you are driving it, but if you are running semi slicks, with the pressures set right, and you're *still* wheel spinning at corner exit, sure, props to you for being that committed in (probably) the rain - but in my experience the cars just have way more grip than power.

[@barfmeister8509]

Enjoyed that👍

[@adi404]

@joerogan in the mix :)))

[@riadbenkabba8441]

This'll probably will hurt the purists but would love to see some z4 from this gen swap with an m67 340hp diesel v8 with straight pipes and a zf8 gearbox 🤤

[@sniperBOBAH]

😱 the whole spirit of the car is a light roadster with NA engine and MT…

[@MrLince-hr4of]

i love see Flat Eric ❤🤣❤

[@anastasioamzic4586]

xb5 does not exist only the x3 and x7 got the alpina treatment

[@Frietpan]

was that mr oizo? :D

[@martinchapman2168]

Good video

[@mr.smiley991]

Welche Lippe hast du vorne dran?

[@ADRIAN0.9.80]

Very nice 👍🏽

[@mr.smiley991]

Awesome Car!

[@tourodeon]

Ich dachte noch beim letzten Video, ich würde gerne mal ein alten Z4 sehen...😅

[@grotesmurf1]

Mr. Oizo on the passenger seat!

[@cesarburnout2145]

El dueno tiene cara de pocos amigos

[@r748spx]

Misha how do the michelin ps4 or ps5 compare to the ps4s?

[@YoungShul]

That car makes a nice noise :)

[@svendebaene]

nice nice

[@no_offswitch]

Rear view cam > Foot cam

[@sniperBOBAH]

@mgchaurudin Misha you are invited to do the same in my M54 3.0i Z4 Roadster which will get 21 years old this year. There are also brakes mods from M240i, ST-XTA, LSD etc.

[@NoFear1696]

Proud owner 😎

[@DafergoEngineering]

Too bad BMW did not produced more of E86 !

[@Franc39A6DD]

Nice car

[@blackscreen8125]

Lets goo

[@Jonathan-mk1ju]

What size are the wheels

[@micheltebraake7915]

Ik moet aan Carlo denken met zijn Z4M. Voorheen DutchRingRacing, nu Doctorcarlove.

[@AI-Records24]

You seen what Mabz at NVM got in store for you soon?

[@user_6.3jkq]

Миша крут. Бмв ванлав💪🏻

[@banucotitu]

What breaks have you upgraded to?

[@javiergalvez7808]

Performance

[@tocsa120ls]

M135i Performance calipers + Z4M discs on the front, 5-Series discs with X3 calipers (essentially M3 just cheaper) in the back, Endless MA45B pads all around.

[@banucotitu]

Thank you!

[@mikio8120]

this is the 3.0 with 231hp, not the si with 265hp, right?

[@tocsa120ls]

nope 3.0si

[@TobiasVentris]

3.0si E86 coupes only come in 3.0si and 3.2M

[@ichbineinebiene6234]

No tacho.. 😢

[@averagedev7768]

Damn its ugly to me but drives sooo well.

[@Franzino]

My modified Z4M "roadster" used to be my Nürburgring car before the M2 came....loved that car :) > kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppqyhJqYgpZ6aqc

[@Anthony_The_Chicken_Licker]

First ❤

[@janvos4375]

👍🏻🇳🇱

[@Carbon11200]

this bwm is a car, I analyzed it!!!

[@Scotty-vs4lf]

what

[@XTreMe2k6]

Yes yes

[@AI-Records24]

This comment is pointless, I analysed it!!!

[@DriftSharks]

That thing is slow af, needs a couple small things..

[@Eastcoastcarclub]

Looks quick to me for an old na car

[@Mike.Cebert]

Do you do any other courses or just same one every video?

[@Eastcoastcarclub]

It’s a channel dedicated to running different cars on the Nurburgring.

[@johanslecht2636]

6:18 The z4 coupe is a GT according to BMW itself?? what nonsense. the 6 series coupe is a GT car. The E86 is proper sportscar.

[@yusufberkcicek4062]

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[@FrankLSD38]

Are you really coming to the Freedom Factory for the Freedom 500??

[@mgcharoudin]

I certainly hope so!

[@johnnybegood757]

Mr oizo in the front!

[@nicco458]

Great lap to watch! I have the Z4M coupe and heading up to the ring in May if you ever want to do a lap Misha.

[@coolguy_2997]

It would be amazing, but I hope your car has proper brakes, suspension and some semislicks before Misha drives it😊

[@nicco458]

@@coolguy_2997ahh it's completely stock with ContactSport 7s.haha

[@Shadowband72]

The smile on buddies face when you passed the Porsche 😂

[@tianned]

I suppose when Misha is focused af that means the car is good, right?

[@Organic_Speed]

This video literally couldn’t have gotten posted at a better time! I’m getting ready to buy a convertible 3.0si and wanted to see this rip on a track!

[@aurimaspetrauskas9095]

I have 3.0si automatic for sale if you are interested :)

[@johanslecht2636]

You cannot compare the roadster with the coupe, the coupe is much stiffer and therefore drives much better. But good choice, I have had an E85 3.0IS for years. Open ride is so nice!

[@Organic_Speed]

@@johanslecht2636 notes taken 📝 thx man. My first car was a 99 z4 2.8 which I loved! Can’t wait for another Z . All above a great platform and weekend warrior!

[@fabioalemanno1841]

​@@johanslecht2636"Much stiffer". Are you sure? For this model (E85/86) first has been developed the spider but with the cope in mind with the target to reinforce as less as possible the chassis. Bad experiences BMW had with Z3 experience, ruled...

[@TinTinHoiSam]

In the meantime, the car looks pretty cool with those Alpina wheel.

[@jonibakia3542]

27 Degrees, 11/02/2024, Germany 🤣 can’t imagine how summer’s gonna be this year, cheers Mishaaa from Albania 🇦🇱

[@MontagnaD]

the video was recorded later in 2023 I think

[@grantmoukarzel7462]

😢 No rear cam so cannot view Porsche tailing😢

[@guy990]

Timeless car , great lap, 3000 z4 roadsters ever produced , a rare sight