The BMW M Roadster is a SCREAMER - ONE TAKE

[@TVCHLORD]

the owner has great taste

[@mdcohen]

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.

[@MurderBong]

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.

[@mdcohen]

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.

[@ChrisJackson36]

The trick for a good s54 exhaust is the headers. Absolutely necessary to get a good note.

[@stefanfreestylez]

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]

Stefan Cupovic I have a status gruppe muffler everything else stock and have no rasp...sounds really throaty

[@stefanfreestylez]

@@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.

[@mikenice1204]

@@stefanfreestylez how involved of a job is it to swap the headers?

[@pereldh5741]

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!

[@hueyp1722]

I just bought the M roadster a month ago, and I completely agree. They don't make cars like this anymore.

[@attiliopetrini4507]

Me too! 😉

[@gibsonlespaulspecial]

I have the same, however it's my daily........puts a smile on my face every time I drive.

[@itnoked]

@@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.

[@Brinklehaus]

@@itnokedI just bought a 2007 Z4MC with 66K miles on it. Be prepared for thousands in repairs, even beyond rod bearings and vanos. Full brake job is around $3000. Suspension and bushings are probably worn. Lots of small maintenance items. Love mine, but it’s not like buying a few year old M2 or something.

[@Vonstroke]

The coupé kept the (extra) strengthening of the roadster, that's why it's heavier.

[@TheSmokingTire]

The coupe is TWICE as rigid too, which is nuts. ZK

[@MrBirgerB]

There's no extra strengthening on the roadster since it came first.

[@francoismorainville712]

@@TheSmokingTire Where did you find this information ? For me it is the same ... ?

[@ziofrenko]

@@francoismorainville712 the road is about 14000 N/° the coup is about 33000 N/°

[@ferreira94a]

This guy is so likeable. Awesome car too. 10/10 paint and super tasteful mods. Awesome one take!

[@toxicmatrix1337]

My mother has a Z3 and I am amazed at how well that cars style still holds up today.

[@jomaha9227]

Personally I think those look better than these Z4 based M Roadsters. Something about the Z4 styling just never really did it for me.

[@toxicmatrix1337]

@@jomaha9227 Agreed

[@TheSmokingTire]

I'm avoiding the easy mom joke, because you watched the video. - ZK

[@TheSmokingTire]

@@jomaha9227 Agree.

[@toxicmatrix1337]

@@TheSmokingTire I mentioned my mom, because it's a women's car. lol, except in GoldenEye!

[@Audidude]

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.

[@longbowdt]

This is a great presentation of the Z4M Roadster. Big Thumbs-up to the owner, and to TST.

[@triggamusician]

This is the best looking Z4 I've seen in a long time and I live in Germany. They are everywhere.

[@1fat66]

Inline 6 is my favorite sounding engine configuration

[@cairowarrior4]

I love daily driving my z4 M roadster too

[@rjd592]

that is for sure one of the best s54 sounding setups i've ever heard

[@sirhodjibob]

Thanks!

[@adamtaylor7867]

For some reason i always loved the z3 coupe. Is it ugly? Absolutely, but there's just something about it.

[@TheSmokingTire]

My parents said that when I was born. ZK

[@VersanGetryx]

I just got one of these a few weeks ago, and it's so love it or hate it from some angles. Definitely unique!

[@Gautam454]

I think they're beautiful! Nothing else on the road quite like it.

[@quackman]

Yasss! clown shoe!!!

[@jlopez1017d]

I loved the Z3 M coupe it looks ugly but I love it

[@wolfmanikiri]

I absolutely love my M Roadster it's been my daily driver for over six months and it's an absolute riot

[@beauwille2294]

Still have it?

[@reza_dc2]

@@beauwille2294 still have it?

[@davidpalmer8419]

The Z4M Coupe makes for a beastly track car when done right.

[@pancronpancron445]

I Didn't Know Christian Castro Mexican Singer Owns This BMW z4

[@drewmorg.]

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.

[@TheSmokingTire]

GREAT point. hahahaha. ZK

[@travismaulden7170]

The Non-M versions of this car make for a seriously overlooked, insanely cheap, track day car.

[@mwverheijen]

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

[@Gautam454]

Nice to hear that they are reliable !

[@mwverheijen]

@@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...

[@Gautam454]

@@mwverheijen What exact model do you have? The Z4 3.0i?

[@mwverheijen]

@@Gautam454 2006 3.0si coupe

[@ruaangrobler3035]

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.

[@MrGaryGG48]

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.

[@MomentofZed]

Seen a lot of Z3M's reviewed on KZbin, but this is the first Z4M I've seen, nice review, great channel!

[@Fulloctanegarage]

On a side note... we love what you are doing on the One Takes...

[@TheSmokingTire]

Appreciate the support! ZK

[@kevinjekyll1521]

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.

[@y4nnickschmitt]

A BMW with a carbon airbox is always incredible!

[@texas0bserver729]

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.

[@yujiin9850]

Definitely one of BMW's best efforts at a Z4. Prefer this over the new "Supra" gen Z4.

[@jacksmoke3731]

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

[@buzzyinurface]

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

[@StoweGarage]

@@buzzyinurface they can actually change direction quicker than the M cars with less weight up front. On auto cross they can be faster

[@kamikazee3071]

Z4m is one of my most desired BMWs. I always like the look of Z3s and Z4s

[@therealzooch]

Nothing ugly about the Z3 at all, and preferred by many.

[@photobriangray]

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).

[@e85mix]

Woke up, saw this video... now I need to go drive my Z4.

[@JacesOwnWorld]

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.

[@Franzino]

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 ;)

[@jordans7419]

Franzino since you’re not regretting it yet, what did you replace it with?

[@Franzino]

@@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 :)

[@jordans7419]

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!

[@ThatGuy-xd5fs]

The reason for the brake feel is the guides- get brass ones

[@AlexSchwartzATV]

This is one of my favorite cars of all time.

[@theodor12]

The owner modified it so tastefully. Just the perfect Z4.

[@karpetcm]

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

[@TheSmokingTire]

Hmmmmmm. I know the MF people....

[@karpetcm]

TheSmokingTire kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYG2iXVvlKl6sNU thats the link to a vid of mine this was with ebay headers without the headers it was not loud at all.

[@julianadams2206]

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).

[@couchflyer381]

You can adjust the steering wheel, it is tilting and telescopic. Thanks for the video.

[@DriftaholiC]

I daily my M coupe and take it to drift events. A truly fun and well balanced vehicle.

[@zackklapman3569]

How has it held up? How many drift events?

[@DriftaholiC]

@@zackklapman3569 Really well so far. It's got a few new bumps and bruises. I post stuff on my channel regarding it.

[@0Camus0]

Just got one, same color, same year! Could not be happier.

[@chair6180]

I had the s2k ap1. I am now in the e86 m with all the goodies 😄

[@slaWterCH]

Road-Car Combo is just about perfect!

[@BuzzytheBlue]

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.

[@baseballer21and0]

something that doesnt get talked about is how funny Zack is. keep it real Zack.

[@NGAAutoTV]

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!

[@chrisrosanio9459]

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

[@crispyireland]

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

[@TheSmokingTire]

Yeah this is one has a few extra amps in its exhaust system, hence the noise. ZK

[@tomscars]

This video largely influenced the purchase of a Z4M in the same Blue. I love it.

[@swanblake]

I like Hutch alot. Very personable. Great guy and a great car. Love tye blue and the manual. Really enjoyed this.

[@brandonchism6960]

Just recently found myself shopping these cars…. This video has made me schedule a test drive.

[@chrispewkreme]

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.

[@TallSomeone]

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.

[@pedrovega1690]

Nice review Zack, Awesome Z4 roadster, South Cali is the perfect location to drive one of the ultimate driving original driving machines!

[@john_c1]

Thank you for sharing. Really love the video and the mods done to the car. What gear stick setup is installed on the car please? Was just the knob changed or the whole system? Thank you

[@sirhodjibob]

John C Autosolutions Shift Kit with factory gear knob. It replaces the entire lever but uses the OEM linkage

[@john_c1]

@@sirhodjibob thank you

[@cpolo88]

I’ve never clicked so fast. Always loved the z4 M

[@TheSmokingTire]

Thanks for clicking!

[@TallSomeone]

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.

[@tantrictriathlete]

I had one of these and I felt the chassis had too much flex. The coupe though is crazy stiff.

[@danmurphy1994]

Remus makes the best exhausts though happy to see one

[@MarioRiccardi924]

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

[@k0edby22]

Especially with a fully active autowerks exhaust 😍 I miss my m3/4/5... best car I’ve ever driven.

[@MarioRiccardi924]

BANANA I have supersprint headers, no cats, and a rouge engineering. It sounds like nothing I’ve ever heard!

[@darrenboston342]

I’ve got one, 56 plate with 10 k on the clock from new!… it’s part of my collection 👌 Love it.👍

[@josephcamille834]

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?

[@ziofrenko]

the roadster have the same steering rack of the normal M3. the Z4 M coupè have the rack of the CSL! this from factory.

[@Druwoods]

So, in theory on the N52 could you 3D print an intake mocking ITBs, headers, and an alpha n tune. Would that even work? I've got an 128i daily I'm dying to do something cool with.

[@jjp9595]

Andrew Underwood I’ve got a N52B30 125i with the 3 stage intake manifold so with a quick mod from BimmerLabs you gain 50HP before even starting to tune. Plans for the car: Gutted back box of packing material, deleted resonator (effective Y pipe) and going to decat the stock headers. I love that metal/tin sound! No drone on current set up before decat. After that proper software tune with FlexFuel. Currently getting 228rwhp/300Nm at the wheels at 1350m altitude on E85. BTW surprisingly the N52 supports E85 Ethanol without modification even though the cap says 10% max. It will get an emissions fault error on ECU (no dash error) similar to decat but no limp mode and doesn’t lean out, Lambda sits at 1.0 or 0.9 (rich) even with E85. Only starting up cold takes half a second more. Source: I tested this myself since I own an Ethanol company in South Africa!

[@actualgarfield]

Where was this filmed at? Such a scenic drive

[@ayowser01]

Best looking z4m I've ever seen. I could see why he traded the s2k for this.

[@timmietz]

I thought that the Z4M Coupe A Different rack from the Z4 M Roadster? Z4 M Coupe is next level.

[@pereldh5741]

Thats right, the Coupe had CSL rack and Roadster had e46 M3 rack.

[@pezzonovante888]

Great sports car. One of the last great roadsters imo.

[@johncrazy8756]

20/80 with the glasses!!

[@sikhovski]

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

[@papatorr3669]

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.

[@michaelfromaustin]

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.

[@billmoss8350]

Can you tell me about the wheels? Manufacturer and size? Thank you!

[@GolfCoyote]

Not sure if Hutch is 23 or 43..

[@MrMatsumoto0]

sick supra bro

[@buzzyinurface]

This car sounds utterly ridiculous. Sad to say we will probably never hear glorious 8,000rpm redlines like this thing again...

[@shadwblazeUSVI]

That white TSX in the back tho..

[@papatorr3669]

Where did you get the numbers that the coupe is twice as stiff as the roadster? I done theeen sooo!

[@nate7906]

The M roadster has a slower rack then the CSL rack in the M coupe

[@timmietz]

Exactly

[@chrismunsey3185]

Beautiful car. Love the Evolve/Eventuri intakes! Imran and the boys across the pond know how to make intakes sexy for sure!👌🏽

[@Powersproductions130]

lol they said the exhaust being quiet was a lie, but the drive-bys are all intake noise.

[@HeinrichGossler]

He said it right, its his thrid car! I love mine, but after driving it a couple days, I get tierd of it.

[@carforcoin1161]

Hoping to talk to Hutch, to see who he sold this car to on BAT. I really want to buy it

[@thielepr]

I do have an S2000 and a Z4M. No exhaust on any of them for this video reason

[@TheSmokingTire]

You have both? Interesting. So you're a true top-down enthusiast. Don't they seem a bit redundant? Or is the S2000 the reliable version of the Z4M? :P ZK

[@AlexSchwartzATV]

@@TheSmokingTire I also want to know! Damn

[@thielepr]

Seems redundant but they are way different. The S2000 is a precision tool. The Z4M is a German Corvette. The 2K is light and with an out of this world turn in. The Z4M is more refined. It can do 90 mph and it feels like 60 while the S do 60 and feels 90. It all started by looking for a clowshoe. Budget wise the Z4M roadster is a lot of BMW for the money. S54 with no frame issues at the same price of a Z3M roadster and less than a clowshoe.

[@thielepr]

With a yellow S2000 and a red Z4M, I’m missing a blue Porsche

[@TheExtraleague]

What type of color is it? Le mans blau?

[@stevencahill3628]

i thought the roadster had an electric steering rack and the coupe was hydraulic?

[@alexamorin5534]

Roadster or coupe??

[@MichaelRodriguez-vl8by]

Wow that road is beautiful

[@bobimoto28]

The guy reminds .e of Chris Farley in Tommy Boy :) seems like a great guy...amazing unicorn car

[@davidiancu3689]

I don t reach the site. Doesn’t work

[@iantownsend500]

When will you guys be testing the new M40i Z4

[@TheDownbeatruler]

I have 06 z4m, 57k miles. I paid 20k 3 years ago. Is it worth more now? Mine has outdated Navi and a sport button. I have no idea what the sport button does.

[@StoweGarage]

You could sell for 22-24 now if it’s still the same mileage and good condition

[@jimmyjobsllc]

This guy is a goofy Travis Okulski

[@borisyurinov4822]

Tom cruise on donuts

[@MaxSpeedMike]

Wow that sounds AWESOME!

[@RedWolf-93]

Hey Zach, what sunglasses are you wearing? They're pretty nice!

[@mikenice1204]

My 06 z4m roadster doesnt have that thing connecting the 2 seats. What is that?

[@FumblingArborist]

It’s the wind deflector. Mine has that same one. It should reduce buffeting. Not sure, I never took it off. Driving top down most of the time 😎

[@gr6395]

No shots of the engine bay??? What a bummer!

[@papa_pt]

had to take the h&r's off my e61. they're always too bouncy yet crashy at the same time

[@alexmoore5970]

I always wanted one of these to beat on as a replacement for my brz. Which vehicle has the better steering feel?

[@papa_pt]

probably this. it specifically got a hydraulic rack vs the eps in the standard z4

[@TheSmokingTire]

With these mods, this. I haven't driven a normal Z4M but I like the BRZ steering a lot. ZK

[@alexmoore5970]

@@TheSmokingTire thank you for the reply.

[@TallSomeone]

I have the ESS supercharger on mine, and I would never let you drive it on those roads.