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Goodbye TVR, hello Z4M roadster!

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Re: Goodbye TVR, hello Z4M roadster!

Post by Lee4.8is » Sat Feb 02, 2013 7:51 am

[quote="535dboy"]
Not normally a fan of the M3 but in white it really works and is for sure one of the best colours for it.

That first pic of the bonnet etc is awesome

Glad to see you got a proper car after the girly Z4

Glad to be able to say that my garage is still faster than your though :)
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Thanks 535dboy  :) I am like you & think that white seems to suit it, your garage is quicker & alot sexier than mine! You have an awesome collection...I wouldn't say no to any of yours, enjoy  :)
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Re: Goodbye TVR, hello Z4M roadster!

Post by graemeX5 » Sat Feb 02, 2013 9:10 am

Very nice car and they rev high as tried one on a test drive. :thumbsup:
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Re: Goodbye TVR, hello Z4M roadster!

Post by Lee4.8is » Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:33 am

[quote="graemeX5"]
Very nice car and they rev high as tried one on a test drive. :thumbsup:
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Thanks very much graemeX5  :) I test drove one a few months after they launched & just fell in love with the engine & knew I had to own one at some stage, my bro in law has the convertible model but deep down I know I am a coupe man so coupe it had to be.  :)
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Audi TTS Black 2012
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Re: Goodbye TVR, hello Z4M roadster!

Post by 535dboy » Sat Feb 02, 2013 6:49 pm

[quote="Lee4.8is"]
[quote="535dboy"]
Not normally a fan of the M3 but in white it really works and is for sure one of the best colours for it.

That first pic of the bonnet etc is awesome

Glad to see you got a proper car after the girly Z4

Glad to be able to say that my garage is still faster than your though :)
[/quote]
Thanks 535dboy  :) I am like you & think that white seems to suit it, your garage is quicker & alot sexier than mine! You have an awesome collection...I wouldn't say no to any of yours, enjoy  :)
[/quote]

Is TT manual or twin clutch?
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Re: Goodbye TVR, hello Z4M roadster!

Post by Lee4.8is » Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:56 pm

[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="Lee4.8is"]
[quote="535dboy"]
Not normally a fan of the M3 but in white it really works and is for sure one of the best colours for it.

That first pic of the bonnet etc is awesome

Glad to see you got a proper car after the girly Z4

Glad to be able to say that my garage is still faster than your though :)
[/quote]
Thanks 535dboy  :) I am like you & think that white seems to suit it, your garage is quicker & alot sexier than mine! You have an awesome collection...I wouldn't say no to any of yours, enjoy  :)
[/quote]

Is TT manual or twin clutch?
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It's twin clutch, but if I am honest I wish we had gone for a manual, the M3 is manual so all is not lost! I am very old fashioned & enjoy three pedals, there isn't that much reward from the TT even though it does 0 to 60 in 5.2 it's not the most rewarding steer, it looks good but that's little consolation.
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Audi TTS Black 2012
E53 X5 4.8iS  Blue 2004
               E92 M3 White 2009
               E85 Z4 MR 2006
               E61 520d  2009
               E90 330d  2006
               TVR Cerbera 4.5 1998

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Re: Goodbye TVR, hello Z4M roadster!

Post by 535dboy » Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:01 pm

They are good all weather weapons, you may remember we had a V6 vert before the Porsche

I could confidently drive the TT faster in the cold/wet than I can the porker.

In the dry however .....
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Re: Goodbye TVR, hello Z4M roadster!

Post by Lee4.8is » Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:27 pm

[quote="535dboy"]
They are good all weather weapons, you may remember we had a V6 vert before the Porsche

I could confidently drive the TT faster in the cold/wet than I can the porker.

In the dry however .....
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I agree, the mrs just fancied something a little more competent in the bad weather than the 330 as this caused a few challenges in the snow a few years ago!

She used to have a TT roadster & she loved it tbh & my mate had a 3.2 DSG TT & when I drove it I was very impressed with it.

The twin clutch in the TT-S is at odds with the turbo engine though I think the twin clutches work better with a natural aspiration engine,  I must admit i am in awe of your collection you must be very happy with them you have the best of all worlds, enjoy.  :)
Current...E90 330i M Spt Blue/Black  2006
              640d M Spt Blue/White 2012

Previous...
Audi TTS Black 2012
E53 X5 4.8iS  Blue 2004
               E92 M3 White 2009
               E85 Z4 MR 2006
               E61 520d  2009
               E90 330d  2006
               TVR Cerbera 4.5 1998

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Re: Goodbye TVR, hello Z4M roadster!

Post by 535dboy » Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:54 am

I never drove a TTS but many say it was better than the V6, would have liked a go or even more so in a TTRS.

I need to make more of an effort to use the Exige next year as barely used it last. Only did 3 track days and I used the Porker on the early morning runs more than the Lotus too

If I don't use it more this year then it may well go but the Mrs keeps telling me to keep it (although she never goes in it!)
Currently :
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2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros

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Re: Goodbye TVR, hello Z4M roadster!

Post by Lee4.8is » Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:27 am

Good to hear you have a nice understanding mrs  :) the TT-S gives a nice sound for a four pot & is capable & when using the paddles it can be good fun...I like you would like to experience the TT-RS I bet that five pot is a gem in that car. 
Current...E90 330i M Spt Blue/Black  2006
              640d M Spt Blue/White 2012

Previous...
Audi TTS Black 2012
E53 X5 4.8iS  Blue 2004
               E92 M3 White 2009
               E85 Z4 MR 2006
               E61 520d  2009
               E90 330d  2006
               TVR Cerbera 4.5 1998

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Re: Goodbye TVR, hello Z4M roadster!

Post by 535dboy » Sun Feb 03, 2013 1:06 pm

[quote="Lee4.8is"]
Good to hear you have a nice understanding mrs  :) the TT-S gives a nice sound for a four pot & is capable & when using the paddles it can be good fun...I like you would like to experience the TT-RS I bet that five pot is a gem in that car.
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I only ever drive ours cars off the paddles, just feel a bit more connected that way
Currently :
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros

Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport

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