It's funny how few driving impressions have been posted on this car. Has anyone had one on track yet? If so, please tell us about it, in as much detail as possible.

Does seeing one on track count? :D

I've driven my wife's Z4 on the track before and BONE STOCK it was outperforming E46 M3s and E46 coupes with PSS-9 and R-comps. On street tires.

Now imagine that with a stiffer chassis, better suspension, and more horsepower. Can't imagine it being WORSE than the Z4, and the Z4 3.0 was already a freakin' go-kart on track.

I'll be driving mine at BIR (in Brainerd, MN) on the 4th of July. Only one week to go!:redspot
I'll post some comments then. I'm driving it bone stock. I may change pads over there depending on how the stock pads start fading/wearing.

I have, I'll post some comments later. I also drove the new M coupe.

I have driven the Z4 M at the track in Spartanburg, SC. Let me tell you, that car is AMAZING. That exact same day, I drove the E46 M3 ZCP, and the Z4 M is much quicker and the handling is superior. Every suddle movement to get around the slalom is INSTANT. The only thing I did not like about the Z4 M was the fact that it was WAY too tiny. I had a hard time seeing who was behind me and the road in front of me. I'd choose a M3 ZCP over it anyday just because it has better comfort issues.

I've driven my wife's Z4 on the track before and BONE STOCK it was outperforming E46 M3s and E46 coupes with PSS-9 and R-comps. On street tires.

Now imagine that with a stiffer chassis, better suspension, and more horsepower. Can't imagine it being WORSE than the Z4, and the Z4 3.0 was already a freakin' go-kart on track.Wow the Z4 Coupe WITHOUT a limited slip rear diff felt ok opentracking huh?

Wow the Z4 Coupe WITHOUT a limited slip rear diff felt ok opentracking huh?

You mean the roadster? Yeah, it felt great. I mean the only place where not having a LSD was a problem was when I screwed up and early-apexed and had to get back on the throttle after the apex because my line is all screwed up and can't carry enough speed through the corner to save my life.

If I take the proper line, slow down enough, squeeze on the throttle and be smooth about it so that I'm not trying to fight the car for traction, it handles everything I toss at it.:buttrock

Ok, there's still been very little posted about how the Z4 M Coupe is on track. Those of you who've driven it on track, please tell us about it. Thanks.

people are probably still in their "break-in" period...

I drove mine, bone stock, at Brainerd International Raceway (BIR info (http://www.trackpedia.com/wiki/Brainerd_International_Raceway)) over the 4th of July.
My background is: advanced driver with BMWCCA track events, instructor in training, about 3 track weekends a year for the past 3 years. However, I had been driving a E46 325i and 91 318is (E30) on the track before the M Coupe. So, I still have to deal and learn about the new copious amount of power and the weight differences.

The car is amazingly fast, awesome acceleration out of turns. But we knew that. It got up to 140ish at the end of the main straight (normal for M3 for example) with no problem. I did get to pass a few P-Cars and other brands, didn't get passed that much.

The Conti tires however are not the best for the track. The recommended street pressure (30psi) for the street is waaaaaay to soft for the track. Also, DSC needs to be turned off, it seemed too intrusive to me.

Once I figured out a better pressure, I was going in with 38psi (at warm tire temp)(coming out at 41, after some cool down), things started falling in place. More neutral and less plowing. However, there was still some understeer (which is expected I suppose) when driving too fast for the corner. To me it was all a tire issue, they just didn't have the grip of an R Comp.

The car turns on rails on the street, 60 or 70mph on clover leaves are not a problem. Many 90 turns at 50 or so. So, I know the car is balanced well enough. But once the tires warmed up too much on the track they started giving up. Not a good feeling.

Oh, and you definitely want to break off the brake duct covers for the track.

So I can't wait to put on some Hawk HT-10 and some R-Comps, the car will eat E46 M3s. Now, if I can only figure out how to get the wheels and tires to the track....:confused

LOL. We're twins.

I've been doing about 4-6 events a year for the last 4 years. "Instructor in training" or at least the chiefs out here call us "on probation." I've instructed at 2 events so far, one autocross and one track school at Willow Springs. I've done about 20 events and approximately 40+ days.

I used to drive my E46 323Ci AND my '91 318is on the track. The last year or so I've been driving my 350Z (horrible brakes, don't ask).

I have my M Z4 Coupe (Interlagos Blue/Light Sepang) on order and hope to have it broken in by the October California Speedway school. Should be fun, this car would EAT UP the very tight infield and shine on one of the longest straights on the west coast. :thumbup:

LOL. We're twins.

Wow, very similar, that's odd. :lol Very close. That's awesome.

Hey, you'll love the car, but it will take some getting used to. It will be fun!