[Ronin76]

Originally Posted by Tag

G87 M Performance fender.

If I pull the trigger on this car...I am getting these wheels...SCREW IT!
What color would go with these wheels? Would Daytona Beach Blue work?

[atl_1M]

Originally Posted by Ronin76

If I pull the trigger on this car...I am getting these wheels...SCREW IT!
What color would go with these wheels? Would Daytona Beach Blue work?

Honestly these wheels will go with pretty much any color. Personally would love those on a black sapphire to detract from the odd body lines and focus attention on the wheels haha

[Ronin76]

Originally Posted by atl_1M

Honestly these wheels will go with pretty much any color. Personally would love those on a black sapphire to detract from the odd body lines and focus attention on the wheels haha

I hear ya on the black but I already have a black car and promised myself never again. Then we went looking for an SUV for my wife during a time when dealers did not have a lot of inventory. We knew the options we wanted and we wanted it in white. Went to the dealership who had the car we wanted...we got there to test drive and buy it. Turns out the white one sold the night before!! Guess what color was left with the same spec? Yup...black

We bought it and wifey is happy but now, in the winter, they will look grey LOL.

[bromudez]

Originally Posted by Tag

I think the car will look good overall, especially lowered and with a flush offset. I'd be lying if I didn't still say I was worried about how the rear bumper will look once it's revealed. On the 'positive' side there is a M Performance bumper which might be nicer.

That bumper will only work with the Batmobile MPE so you'd have to buy that as well

[TrentMeister]

Originally Posted by bromudez

That bumper will only work with the Batmobile MPE so you'd have to buy that as well

A true catch 22

[Tag]

Originally Posted by bromudez

That bumper will only work with the Batmobile MPE so you'd have to buy that as well

Originally Posted by TrentMeister

A true catch 22

I don't know if that's true. At first I thought so too, but I'm thinking that to run the MPE you just need a different diffuser, not whole rear bumper. If so then the MP rear bumper will work without the MPE.

[TrentMeister]

Originally Posted by Tag

I don't know if that's true. At first I thought so too, but I'm thinking that to run the MPE you just need a different diffuser, not whole rear bumper. If so then the MP rear bumper will work without the MPE.

Do you have it on good authority that there is in fact a bumper?

[Tag]

Originally Posted by TrentMeister

Do you have it on good authority that there is in fact a bumper?

G87 in camo with M Performance rear bumper.

[TrentMeister]

Originally Posted by Tag

G87 in camo with M Performance rear bumper.

Man I hope this car is unveiled on the 12th as well

[M3WC]

Originally Posted by Tag

G87 M Performance fender.

Yes, this might be something to get to break up the slab side. Since there is no M side gilles.

Here are the F87 M Performance carbon front fenders.

[atl_1M]

Originally Posted by Tag

G87 in camo with M Performance rear bumper.

Looks like pieces you tack on to the existing bumper to me. Diffuser would have to be completely different though

[BigKutta]

Originally Posted by Doctorboss88

Did y'all really expect to love this car?

I did. I loved the F87 the minute I saw it and bought one without ever driving one, and having seen one only from the outside. So I had high hopes for the G87 as a definite successor. I'll wait to see it in person, but its not pulling the strings internally yet.

[ScullyD]

Originally Posted by Sethhboii

Did you just title the post "positive thread" and then go into your disappointment? Lmao.

I'm first for allocation so I'll be picking it up. S58. Lower it, I'm sure mods will be dope, as well as Cf package etc.

Fuck the haters, just like the G80/82.

"Meh?" Is the new positive

[Bumpinjeep]

Here are some positive thoughts:
1. It's all about angles. The car was clearly shot in a hurry at odd angles, this is why BMW took it down. Take a look at the XM, if it was shot like that, we would be all over it. However once marketing got a professional photoshoot, it made the XM look interesting and actually decent, I'll reserve judgement until I see it in real life.
2. The car will of course be a pleasure to drive.
3. It will be more comfortable than the F87.
4. It should outperform the F87, though those metrics are going to be crucial, as in, I think it will be quicker and faster in a straight line. However, on continuous track use, I would give the F87 a nod (with correct tires of course) due to less weight and more brakes.
5. Even at these odd angles, the car still looks significantly better than the G80/2. Those cars are a complete disaster when it comes to exterior looks alone.
To sum it up, if you want a smaller M car with a strong motor, 6 speed manual, that can seat 2 adults and 2 kids, the G87 is great.

[LivingInSalt]

Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep

Take a look at the XM, if it was shot like that, we would be all over it. However once marketing got a professional photoshoot, it made the XM look interesting and actually decent,

Wait, what?

You're saying the XM is an attractive vehicle?

[Bumpinjeep]

Originally Posted by LivingInSalt

Wait, what?

You're saying the XM is an attractive vehicle?

Yes, it in fact may be an attractive vehicle in real life, as long as it's spec'd correctly.

[Tag]

Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep

Yes, it in fact may be an attractive vehicle in real life, as long as it's spec'd correctly.

Those wheels look similar to the M4 CSL wheels. I dig 'em.

[sk8funk]

I have positive thoughts right now and they are: Positive

[Game]

Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep

Yes, it in fact may be an attractive vehicle in real life, as long as it's spec'd correctly.

Yeah I think this thing will look pretty badass. I'm basing this off of an MSport X7 which looks really, really good.

[M3WC]

Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep

Yes, it in fact may be an attractive vehicle in real life, as long as it's spec'd correctly.

That actually looks good. Not going to lie. The one on the homepage with gold accents, looks terrible.

[themk]

I think LCI could be great I feel like the bumper grill details should have been more like the m3 or m4. I will wait till I see the press release and price. I think there is huge potential for aftermarket improvements. None the less its going to be fun to drive.

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by Tag

Keping 'positive', I can tell you all that speaking to people that've actually seen the car IRL, people who spent a lot of time with it and took pictures of it without camo, etc. tell me it's a good looking car overall and that the leaked pics don't do it justice. They say it's really wide and aggressive looking, especially from the rear. What I really want to see is not just pics, but a video walkaround of the car.

Expect for a few idiots complaining about the "fangs" on the front bumper, I know for a fact that no one had to wait and see or play any of this mental gymnastics in order to convince themselves on how the F87 might of really looked IRL - it was love at first sight from day one the base model and even Competition was leaked, regardless of the angle of the photos.

This simple fact doesn't bode well for the G87's aesthetics, regardless of how you slice it or how much you have to squint your eyes to possible make it appear more palatable.