[Project_F87]

Originally Posted by Tag

Dang, I was hoping they were just simple open ports like the M2 CS Racing has in its bumper. Did they look good to you?

I feel you. Yeah they're very different to the ones on the CS racing, mainly because they're kinda integrated into the headlight. It's an interesting design for sure. Looks good though

[Project_F87]

Originally Posted by solstice

Is the hood a direct G42 transplant or is it significantly different in any way? Thanks for the info!

Didn't get a good look at the hood, so I am not 100% on that. I believe they are straight from the 2 series though. Guess we'll see about that though

[solstice]

Originally Posted by Project_F87

The rear width and fender bulge is 911 territory, not gonna lie

[atl_1M]

Did it have the carbon fiber roof? I assume same style as g82?

[Project_F87]

Originally Posted by atl_1M

Did it have the carbon fiber roof? I assume same style as g82?

That I did not see. Great question though, I'll have POC look Monday. Car was covered above the bumper level

[Tag]

Originally Posted by atl_1M

Did it have the carbon fiber roof? I assume same style as g82?

It's been confirmed by ynguldyn in this thread that the CF roof will be an option. Still unclear if it's standard with the competition version.

[Tag]

Originally Posted by Project_F87

...The side skirts are body colored and have an interesting shape behind the doors that points upwards and attaches to the rear quarter. Looks good and also interesting. Kind of hard to explain, but it was a relief seeing it body colored.

Originally Posted by atl_1M

Interesting. I'm going through the prototype pics again and clearly see what you're talking about with the side skirts. Didn't notice that before. Seems like it'd look odd since there's a gap between where the side skirt goes up the fender and the front door. Wonder why they decided to do this design with the side skirts.

Also, were the vents under the headlights black or body colored?

Looking at some G87 spy pics I don't see what the difference is vs the G42. That said I'm glad they are body colored. Really bothered me on the G42 that they were black, literally the worst color in the world to keep clean and free of imperfections on a car.

Here are some pics of the G42 rocker panels, from Project_F87's description these seem to be the same. Am I missing something?

[Project_F87]

Originally Posted by Tag

Looking at some G87 spy pics I don't see what the difference is vs the G42. That said I'm glad they are body colored. Really bothered me on the G42 that they were black, literally the worst color in the world to keep clean and free of imperfections on a car.

Here are some pics of the G42 rocker panels, from Project_F87's description these seem to be the same. Am I missing something?

Check the outline of the side skirt in this image

[solstice]

Originally Posted by Tag

Looking at some G87 spy pics I don't see what the difference is vs the G42. That said I'm glad they are body colored. Really bothered me on the G42 that they were black, literally the worst color in the world to keep clean and free of imperfections on a car.

Here are some pics of the G42 rocker panels, from Project_F87's description these seem to be the same. Am I missing something?

Look at how the side skirt end in the rear on this concept car. It angles up and forward to create a gap to the rear fender quarter way up the side of the car, like a rear fender vent. It sounds like this design made it to the production car. The swirls hide this on the mules.

[Tag]

Originally Posted by Project_F87

Check the outline of the side skirt in this image

Are you referring to the horizontal line just above the rocker panel behind the door? The rocker extends up behind the door, like a rudder on a plane?

[Tag]

Originally Posted by solstice

Look at how the side skirt end in the rear on this concept car. It angles up and forward to create a gap to the rear fender quarter way up the side of the car, like a rear fender vent. It sounds like this design made it to the production car. The swirls hide this on the mules.

Ohh shit, I see the little triangle now. Wow, that would look really cool.

[solstice]

Originally Posted by Tag

Are you referring to the horizontal line just above the rocker panel behind the door? The rocker extends up behind the door, like a rudder on a plane?

Exactly.

[solstice]

Originally Posted by Tag

Ohh shit, I see the little triangle now. Wow, that would look really cool.

It definitely will add to the badassery of the car in the DTM direction as indicated by Project_F87. This thing is going to look ace. My wife’s 2 month old M240i is hanging very loose

[Project_F87]

Originally Posted by Tag

Are you referring to the horizontal line just above the rocker panel behind the door? The rocker extends up behind the door, like a rudder on a plane?

Yep exactly! It's a weird design for sure, very new

[atl_1M]

Originally Posted by Tag

Are you referring to the horizontal line just above the rocker panel behind the door? The rocker extends up behind the door, like a rudder on a plane?

That's right but for some reason that horizontal line doesn't go all the way to the door like it does on the concept. So there'll be a gap between the door and the side skirt. Hope that doesn't create too many awkward unnecessary lines on the car.

[Tag]

Originally Posted by atl_1M

That's right but for some reason that horizontal line doesn't go all the way to the door like it does on the concept. So there'll be a gap between the door and the side skirt. Hope that doesn't create too many awkward unnecessary lines on the car.

it routes down and into the bottom of the door. Here's a better pic of the line, traced its path in red to see it better.

[solstice]

Originally Posted by Project_F87

Yep exactly! It's a weird design for sure, very new

To me, this type of race car inspired design elements are a return to the original. Nowadays many see the E30 M3 as a clean and classy design. At the time though for me that was there when it was on sale it was rather extreme with its raised large rear spoiler and all. Some regarded it as vulgar and juvenile.

It sounds like the G87 will have some new design elements making it more along those lines. A bit more extrovert in your face brawny than the cleaner F87 and G82.

I like it.

[atl_1M]

Originally Posted by Tag

it routes down and into the bottom of the door. Here's a better pic of the line, traced its path in red to see it better.

I see it, but on the concept that line horizontally connects to the door without dropping down first. Either way, I'm definitely intrigued by how intentional they are in trying to make this aggressive. I really haven't been looking forward to a reveal like this in a while…

[Tag]

Originally Posted by atl_1M

I see it, but on the concept that line horizontally connects to the door without dropping down first. Either way, I'm definitely intrigued by how intentional they are in trying to make this aggressive. I really haven't been looking forward to a reveal like this in a while…

Same here, I'm getting the same vibe as I did before the F87 debut all those years back.

[Project_F87]

Originally Posted by atl_1M

I see it, but on the concept that line horizontally connects to the door without dropping down first. Either way, I'm definitely intrigued by how intentional they are in trying to make this aggressive. I really haven't been looking forward to a reveal like this in a while…

They're probably setting it up for some aggressive M performance parts

[Game]

Wow I went to the M2 thread and figured all of this got deleted.

[Project_F87]

Originally Posted by Game

Wow I went to the M2 thread and figured all of this got deleted.

Haha yeah I guess one of the mods made a standalone?