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BMW Z4 3.0 Supercharged

We like the BMW Z4 alot as a basic car design, but really found the factory 3.0 to be very lacking. At the time of starting the project, this was the top of the range car, but now BMW have introduced the Z4M which is alot better, but still not perfect. The shell of the Z4 is very rigid with no really detectable scuttle shake. The basic handling of a Z4 is awful, with runflat tyres, no limited slip differential (LSD), terrible soggy bushes and the standard springs and dampers. Our first step was to fit the rear subframe from the M3 CSL, complete with the M-differential. This allowed us to fit the 19inch wheels from the M3 CSL for a very tough look! The visual enhancements continued with the factory bmw aero body kit, which we think is the best kit available and very reasonably priced. The suspension was replaced with a coilover system from Intrax jointly developed with us and the car was treated to a full bush upgrade using our race developed bushes. The cherry on the handling cake was a set of Michelin Pilot Sports Cup tyres, as fitted to the CSL. The transformation was huge, with fantastic response from the handling setup. The 20% shorter differential dramatically improved acceleration over the standard car too, turning it into a very quick road and track car. Of course, we did not stop there, and decided to significantly increase engine power. The Z4 become our test bed for the ESS Supercharger. We fitted their TX2 kit and power instantly rose from 225bhp to 345bhp! It was astounding, with performance and reliability just like the stock car. We pounded the car through trackdays and 10,000 miles of road use with no problems at all. The car is now undergoing the next level of modifications, with custom camshafts, a fully forged engine, a larger supercharger and more boost! Other customisations to the car include a hybrid exhuast system consisting of an ESS backbox, CSL cat section and a modified tubular M3 exhaust manifold. There are a variety of bling modifications to the interior also to set it apart from the rest, and a treatment of general debadging! Power is currently 360bhp and 300lb/ft. The target for the new engine will be well over 400bhp, so watch this space!

Specification:-

· Z4 3.0i SE
· BMW LSD differential 3.62:1
· BMW M3 CSL 19inch rims with Pilot Sport Cup Tyres
· Intrax 1k2 Suspension
· Adjustable Front Anti-roll bar
· BMW M3 rear Anti-roll bar
· AP Racing 6 pot front and 4 pot rear brakes with Pagid RS29 pads
· Uprated brake lines and brake fluid
· Simpson Motorsport Rear Trailing Arm Bushes
· Simpson Motorsport Front Lower Arm Bushes
· Carbon Strut Brace
· Carbon Engine Covers
· BMW Aero Bodykit
· ESS TX2 Supercharger
· ESS Exhaust Backbox
· Simpson Hybrid Exhaust Manifold and System
· Clutch Delay Valve removal
· Lightweight flywheel
· Uprated clutch with removal of the self-adjusting mechanism

  • Blueprinted M3 CSlL 3.2 Litre Straight Six Engine
  • Uprated Valve Springs
  • Special Camshafts
  • Uprated Rod Bolts
  • Vanos Removed
  • Lightweight Engine Pulleys
  • Supersprint Lightweight race Exhaust
  • Supersprint Race Cats
  • Supersprint Centre Pipe
  • Uprated Clutch and Lightened flywheel
  • 3.9:1 Drexler Plated Rear Differential
  • Simpsons Solid Bushes All Round
  • Simpsons Centre Lock Hubs
  • Simpsons 10x8 Split Rim Front Wheels with 265 tyres
  • Simpsons 11.5x18 Split Rim Rear Wheels with 315 tyres
  • Fullly Welded Roll Cage
  • Full CSL Interior Modified to Suit Cage
  • Intrax 4-way adjustable suspension
  • Turner Carbon Front Strut Brace
  • DL1 datalogger
  • Recaro SPG Seats
  • Luke Harnesses
  • Simpsons custom GTR Bodywork
  • Simpsons custom Aero Fuel Filler
  • Simpsons Carbon GT Rear Wing
  • AP Racing 6 Pot Rear Calipers
  • Ap Racing Rear Discs
  • Mintex FR6 Pads All Round
  • Road Legal
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Harbour Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire
GL15 4EJ UK
Tel: 01594 841299
Email: enquiries@simpsonmotorsport.com

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