IND | G87 M2 Delivery Day

zero21 · 05-07-2023, 08:44 PM

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IND-Distribution · 05-08-2023, 10:52 AM

Does look better in person however we want to see how it looks with a carbon splitter. Stay tuned!

StickyPickle · 05-08-2023, 11:06 AM

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Does look better in person however we want to see how it looks with a carbon splitter. Stay tuned!

Appreciate you guys experimenting around with this! You think there might be a way to body color the lip and stop before the area where the vertical slats meets the lower section? It seems experimenting with this would be much easier without those freaking things in the way lol.

Luca Riffer · 05-08-2023, 11:40 AM

BMW designers have forced the hand of customers into two hard choices: (1) order your M2 in BSM; or (2) wait for LCI in 2 years time and hoping the front grille gets an improved aesthetic. Unfortunately, BMW's recent pattern of ignoring customer feedback doesn't give much confidence in the second alternative.

Slick1984 · 05-08-2023, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Luca Riffer

BMW designers have forced the hand of customers into two hard choices: (1) order your M2 in BSM; or (2) wait for LCI in 2 years time and hoping the front grille gets an improved aesthetic. Unfortunately, BMW's recent pattern of ignoring customer feedback doesn't give much confidence in the second alternative.

I disagree. I think the designers they used for the m2 need to be given an award considering the design of the other g8x models. These guys have done an outstanding job and truly thought out of the box. Super appreciative they were this disruptive because without it, I definitely would not have placed my order! Awesome to see them really pushing the limits not just on mechanics but design as well.

NSX2M4 · 05-08-2023, 05:22 PM

Y'all gave the car teeth.

I know you guys got your hands full lately IND.

Covfefe · 05-08-2023, 06:23 PM

There are many ways to improve the M2's looks. Adding more Zandvoort blue is not one of them

Kevin_The_Clean1 · 05-09-2023, 02:26 AM

If anyone can make the lower front fascia look better, IND-Distribution certainly can & will. I'm confident they're on the right track & making progress on finding a reasonable solution that's much more visually appealing. Looks are always subjective. But the factory paint scheme look unfinished.

Ravenseal · 05-09-2023, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Luca Riffer

BMW designers have forced the hand of customers into two hard choices: (1) order your M2 in BSM; or (2) wait for LCI in 2 years time and hoping the front grille gets an improved aesthetic. Unfortunately, BMW's recent pattern of ignoring customer feedback doesn't give much confidence in the second alternative.

I’m pretty happy with Toronto Red. The more I see the car in that color, the better it looks. BSM is a decent option, but it’s a cop out. Not everyone wants to own a black car.

Tag · 05-09-2023, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by IND-Distribution

Does look better in person however we want to see how it looks with a carbon splitter. Stay tuned!

Not to take anything away from your effort doing this but I don't believe a splitter will help. The body color on the lip shouldn't extend up to and past the slats otherwise it just looks like something is off. Here's a Photoshop of what I mean. It would look freakin' awesome if this is how it was painted.

m2ss · 05-09-2023, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

Here's a Photoshop of what I mean. It would look freakin' awesome if this is how it was painted.

You are 100% correct here...

Squidget · 05-09-2023, 05:05 PM

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here's a photoshop of what i mean. It would look freakin' awesome if this is how it was painted.

yes yes YES

D22M2 · 05-09-2023, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

Not to take anything away from your effort doing this but I don't believe a splitter will help. The body color on the lip shouldn't extend up to and past the slats otherwise it just looks like something is off. Here's a Photoshop of what I mean. It would look freakin' awesome if this is how it was painted.

Much better - I do prefer the original aggressive++ look tho

StickyPickle · 05-09-2023, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

Not to take anything away from your effort doing this but I don't believe a splitter will help. The body color on the lip shouldn't extend up to and past the slats otherwise it just looks like something is off. Here's a Photoshop of what I mean. It would look freakin' awesome if this is how it was painted.

Definitely better, send this pic to them!

Kevin_The_Clean1 · 05-10-2023, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tag

Not to take anything away from your effort doing this but I don't believe a splitter will help. The body color on the lip shouldn't extend up to and past the slats otherwise it just looks like something is off. Here's a Photoshop of what I mean. It would look freakin' awesome if this is how it was painted.

Damn that looks good...

Tag · 05-10-2023, 01:20 PM

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