Comparison article

rkcampbell · 11-10-2011, 04:08 PM

Granted, the article is a year and a half old, but it's a nice comparison of the 2nd Generation Z4 (hardtop) with the 2006 M Roadster.

Looks like I made the right choice getting the 2006 M (personal preference may vary). Ask me again about the new roof as the weather gets colder

http://www.wheels.ca/article/785396

ZStig · 11-10-2011, 04:31 PM

the soft top is well insulated, you'll be fine

ANUSTART · 11-10-2011, 04:33 PM

Small cabin warms up quickly too. Winter cold has never been a problem.

rkcampbell · 11-10-2011, 05:47 PM

It hit zero earlier this week and the comment about the cabin heating up quickly is exactly right. My old 2001 Z3 took twice as long to warm up. Huge improvement just in that category :-)

Uncle Russ · 11-11-2011, 04:32 AM

I drove my Jeep with only a soft top on it for years and never had a problem with the cold, I think it's fairly close in temperature after sitting over night in the winter cold to any other vehicle. Of course, each person has their own tolerances to temperature...

Walkurie · 11-11-2011, 07:59 AM

You can always look for a removable hardtop. They are well designed for the Z4.

rkcampbell · 11-11-2011, 09:29 PM

Interesting idea...do they make a decent aftermarket top, or do I have to keep an eye out for an original 2006 Interlagos Blue top?

ZStig · 11-11-2011, 10:37 PM

only oem mass produced anything, buy a random used one for $1500-$2000 and paint it blue

psygnosis · 11-12-2011, 09:14 AM

Hardtop pics here http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=506662

ZStig · 11-12-2011, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by psygnosis

Hardtop pics here http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=506662

forgot I made that thread! makes me want a hardtop again

rkcampbell · 11-12-2011, 11:24 AM

Is the 2006 M compatible with the Z4 hardtop or are there frame differences?

MHeavNC · 11-12-2011, 12:22 PM

As far as I know, the Z4 hardtop will work on any Z4 or M roadster from 2003 to 2008..

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Originally Posted by rkcampbell

Is the 2006 M compatible with the Z4 hardtop or are there frame differences?

psygnosis · 11-12-2011, 03:13 PM

All Z4 roadsters use the same hardtop.

11-10-2011, 04:08 PM	#1
rkcampbell Private 1 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, Canada iTrader: (0)	Comparison article Granted, the article is a year and a half old, but it's a nice comparison of the 2nd Generation Z4 (hardtop) with the 2006 M Roadster. Looks like I made the right choice getting the 2006 M (personal preference may vary). Ask me again about the new roof as the weather gets colder http://www.wheels.ca/article/785396
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ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	the soft top is well insulated, you'll be fine __________________
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ANUSTART Captain 35 Rep 956 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	Small cabin warms up quickly too. Winter cold has never been a problem.
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rkcampbell Private 1 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, Canada iTrader: (0)	It hit zero earlier this week and the comment about the cabin heating up quickly is exactly right. My old 2001 Z3 took twice as long to warm up. Huge improvement just in that category :-)
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Uncle Russ Rocket Scientist 3 Rep 72 Posts Drives: '08 M Roadster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Roadster [0.00]	I drove my Jeep with only a soft top on it for years and never had a problem with the cold, I think it's fairly close in temperature after sitting over night in the winter cold to any other vehicle. Of course, each person has their own tolerances to temperature... __________________ 2008 ///M Roadster
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rkcampbell Private 1 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, Canada iTrader: (0)	Interesting idea...do they make a decent aftermarket top, or do I have to keep an eye out for an original 2006 Interlagos Blue top?
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psygnosis Major 23 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: '04 Z4 3.0i Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Hardtop pics here http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=506662 __________________ Straightaways are for fast cars, Corners are for fast drivers.
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psygnosis Major 23 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: '04 Z4 3.0i Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	All Z4 roadsters use the same hardtop. __________________ Straightaways are for fast cars, Corners are for fast drivers.
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