New Zandvoort Blue M2 Photos

FryCookOnVenus · 02-11-2023, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sethhboii

Not sure if y’all saw this video on insta yet

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoYFt...d=NDk5N2NlZjQ=

Love it. It's not for everybody, but it's for me!

Sethhboii · 02-11-2023, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FryCookOnVenus

Love it. It's not for everybody, but it's for me!

Same, not a fan of the color but I cannot wait for my BG!

StickyPickle · 02-11-2023, 01:26 PM

I sincerely hope someone comes out with some nice aftermarket fender trim vents for the G87, it would do wonders for its side profile. It still boggles my mind that the designer didn’t include this into the design.

zero21 · 02-11-2023, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sethhboii

Not sure if y’all saw this video on insta yet

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoYFt...d=NDk5N2NlZjQ=

That better not be my car in Brunswick GA! Ha - it's the exact same spec.

Edit: looked up shop located in background - that's Austin, TX.

T_U_D · 02-11-2023, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StickyPickle

I sincerely hope someone comes out with some nice aftermarket fender trim vents for the G87, it would do wonders for its side profile. It still boggles my mind that the designer didn’t include this into the design.

Here you go grandpa!

StickyPickle · 02-11-2023, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T_U_D

Here you go grandpa!

This post is offensive and ban worthy!

T_U_D · 02-11-2023, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StickyPickle

This post is offensive and ban worthy!

Ha!

You are aware that there were decades of M vehicles produced prior to side gills? Personally, I am delighted to see them go the way of the dodo bird. It was a fad that technically reappeared in 1995 via the E36/7 Z3/M Roadster and then it spread from there. Yes, they existed on other BMW models, but it had been since the 50s. Anyways, clearly they have been shelved for the time being?

Albator_IIII · 02-11-2023, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T_U_D

Ha!

You are aware that there were decades of M vehicles produced prior to side gills? Personally, I am delighted to see them go the way of the dodo bird. It was a fad that technically arrived in 1995 via the E36/7 Z3/M Roadster and then it spread from there. Clearly it has been shelved for the time being.

Yes, however they go back to the first 3.0 CSL. Prior To the M division 1968-1975. Saw a silver one years ago at a body shop before I knew it was special.

T_U_D · 02-11-2023, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albator_IIII

Yes, however they go back to the first 3.0 CSL. Prior To the M division 1968-1975. Saw a silver one years ago at a body shop before I knew it was special.

They actually go back further than that. If they are not functional, I see no purpose in having them. Same goes for the now non-functional ‘air curtain air breather’

1928 Dixi Roadster

VIERsr · 02-11-2023, 03:39 PM

I like the side vents, but better no vents than fake vents (1M, F87 and G80/82).

Albator_IIII · 02-11-2023, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T_U_D

They actually go back further than that. If they are not functional, I see no purpose in having them. Same goes for the now non-functional ‘air curtain air breather’

1928 Dixi Roadster

Cool. My knowledge of cars prior to 1960's ear is even worst than my overall knowledge on cars so I appreciate the share.

I liked side gills on the E46, E6X, and E9X. On the G8X they are meh. Not the worst offence in the look department but not great.
They might not serve much or a purpose if at all but done right, they can, in come case, accentuate the wider than non-M counterpart stance.

I can respect folks that don't care for them.

StickyPickle · 02-11-2023, 04:23 PM

I want them just because the side profile looks a bit too plain for my taste and I believe they would kinda help with making the bonnet not appear as long as it does. Sort of like a visual cue to help with not focusing so much on the length of the bonnet in a way.

T_U_D · 02-11-2023, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StickyPickle

I want them just because the side profile looks a bit too plain for my taste and I believe they would kinda help with making the bonnet not appear as long as it does. Sort of like a visual cue to help with not focusing so much on the length of the bonnet in a way.

Once you see a G87 in person and it dawns on you just how boxed the front fenders are you will forget all about it. I do not believe side vents/gills would aesthetically work given how boxed the fenders are.

Albator_IIII · 02-11-2023, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T_U_D

Once you see a G87 in person and it dawns on you just how boxed the front fenders are you will forget all about it. I do not believe side vents/gills would aesthetically work given how boxed the fenders are.

I hear ya. I think E9X style gills might work with the front fender flare but not having them is not a deal breaker.

Lex Templar · 02-11-2023, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T_U_D

Once you see a G87 in person and it dawns on you just how boxed the front fenders are you will forget all about it. I do not believe side vents/gills would aesthetically work given how boxed the fenders are.

Looking at these pictures I agree it would be hard to incorporate it here.
I think it looks cleaner without - but if it was there with a purpose that would be good too.

Lex Templar · 02-14-2023, 03:44 AM

G87 in sunlight, posted today. I'm guessing from Dubai.
For me, I prefer the standard badging on this car - notice how the badge fills out the boot lid from 1:25.
The white border on the 50th Anniversary badges make it look a lot smaller.

Vaticous · 02-17-2023, 11:25 AM

https://youtube.com/shorts/MgocNTChM9Q?feature=share
The exhaust note symphony is the cherry on top.

T_U_D · 02-17-2023, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaticous

https://youtube.com/shorts/MgocNTChM9Q?feature=share
The exhaust note symphony is the cherry on top.

Yes, it sounds great in person. FYI, this was posted many months ago. Nothing new.

Bungus · 02-17-2023, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T_U_D

Once you see a G87 in person and it dawns on you just how boxed the front fenders are you will forget all about it. I do not believe side vents/gills would aesthetically work given how boxed the fenders are.

That's actually mindbogglingly pronounced. Almost looks just as big as a Hellcat's widebody fender flares...minus the superglue and cheap plastic.

T_U_D · 02-18-2023, 05:02 PM

Some new ZB pics. Source Bill Auberlen.

Tag · 02-18-2023, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaticous

https://youtube.com/shorts/MgocNTChM9Q?feature=share
The exhaust note symphony is the cherry on top.

Listen to the exhaust in this video @ 4m8s

Vaticous · 02-18-2023, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tag

Listen to the exhaust in this video @ 4m8s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiE7U_9nGnA&t=247s

So, so good!

02-11-2023, 01:26 PM	#399
StickyPickle Captain 1629 Rep 785 Posts Drives: NA Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: NA iTrader: (0)	I sincerely hope someone comes out with some nice aftermarket fender trim vents for the G87, it would do wonders for its side profile. It still boggles my mind that the designer didn’t include this into the design.
	Appreciate 1 zero213279.50 Quote

02-11-2023, 03:39 PM	#406
VIERsr Major 2654 Rep 1,474 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Zurich iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 M2 Competition [0.00]	I like the side vents, but better no vents than fake vents (1M, F87 and G80/82).
	Appreciate 3 T_U_D6716.00 Caerus536.00 deladude272.00 Quote

02-11-2023, 04:23 PM	#408
StickyPickle Captain 1629 Rep 785 Posts Drives: NA Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: NA iTrader: (0)	I want them just because the side profile looks a bit too plain for my taste and I believe they would kinda help with making the bonnet not appear as long as it does. Sort of like a visual cue to help with not focusing so much on the length of the bonnet in a way.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-14-2023, 03:44 AM	#412
Lex Templar Second Lieutenant 635 Rep 254 Posts Drives: 2023 M2 AW Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	G87 in sunlight, posted today. I'm guessing from Dubai. For me, I prefer the standard badging on this car - notice how the badge fills out the boot lid from 1:25. The white border on the 50th Anniversary badges make it look a lot smaller. Last edited by Lex Templar; 02-14-2023 at 04:04 AM..
	Appreciate 1 Game8220.50 Quote

02-17-2023, 11:25 AM	#413
Vaticous Private First Class 134 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M2 (Ordered) Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	https://youtube.com/shorts/MgocNTChM9Q?feature=share The exhaust note symphony is the cherry on top.
	Appreciate 1 johnnie311205.00 Quote

02-18-2023, 05:02 PM	#416
T_U_D Brigadier General 6716 Rep 3,615 Posts Drives: G05 LCI Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Some new ZB pics. Source Bill Auberlen. Attached Images
	Appreciate 6 Albator_IIII1069.50 Tag20450.00 atl_1M1522.50 blueray_ms98.50 zero213279.50 johnnie311205.00 Quote