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I post in this forum, as whilst it doesn't relate to a current Tribute kit, I know that Tribute are looking at the Z4, and I like the style of their kits, so it seems the most relevant place.
Been looking and dreaming at Tribute's Z3 kits for a few months now, looking at the articles in the mags, and thinking about "Wouldn't it be nice"...
Pipe dream at the moment, and will be for some time; however, I know that some people have also started to look at the Z4 as their next source of Inspiration.
I was driving into work this morning, and I passed a 2nd Generation Z4 with the coupe-convertible roof. I watched some videos of this very elegant mechanism in operation on YouTube.
It made me think, whilst the 2nd Gen Z4 is currently a bit on the pricey side to be chopping about with, in time it will likely come down in price... the roof is the main thing that interests me - the practicality of a hard top and the fun of a soft top without the drawbacks.
I wondered if anyone had any musings about how the 2nd Gen Z4 might be restyled in a 1960's style?
The cheapest 2nd generation (2009 on) Z4 I can find on Auto Trader is £6350 (with 91,500 miles on the clock. They quickly go up to over £7500, so not really a cheap option.
Im currently looking for a z4 donor but the mk1 model. Im not too botherd about engine size but i want less than 100k miles and not a cat d/c. And im hoping to pay about £2,500
More silly thoughts...
Yes, the Z4, esp. the 2nd gen is a pricey bet at the moment, and it will be a while before they come down in price; but it will be exciting when they do - the technology of the folding roof I find quite exciting... also nice sat nav / DAB options e.t.c.
Another silly thought about the Mk1 Z4...
I quite like the lines of the Coupe, but think it's a shame it hasn't got an open top...
I wonder could you cut a segment or two out of a Fiat Stilo segmental sunroof? Asking for aggravation as they are probably unreliable as it is... but thought it was a nice thought...
Just a silly sketch with a Z4 Coupe... Mito Rear Lights, Mini Cooper S 2015, Rover 45 Numberplate, Z300S Front.
Probably because of the Photoshop composite image using photos from slightly different perspectives, that reminds me of a Mini Marcos, which to my mind is one of the ugliest cars ever!
