A very nicely shot video

Lex Templar · 03-28-2023, 04:12 AM

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JustinHEMI · 03-28-2023, 05:56 AM

Beautiful!

Bungus · 03-28-2023, 07:16 AM

when people aren't using a heavily fish-eyed camera lens to film the car, it looks great. 90% of the videos I see are using a fisheye that skews the bodylines of the car and then people complain that it looks like garbage. Same issue with the G80 M3, most pics and videos make it look horrible until you see it in real life (or with a good lens) and it looks incredible.

M Division · 03-28-2023, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Bungus

when people aren't using a heavily fish-eyed camera lens to film the car, it looks great. 90% of the videos I see are using a fisheye that skews the bodylines of the car and then people complain that it looks like garbage. Same issue with the G80 M3, most pics and videos make it look horrible until you see it in real life (or with a good lens) and it looks incredible.

Agreed!
Ive watched so many..
I'm starting to feel like a fish myself!

ACoup01 · 03-28-2023, 09:38 AM

I must admit I am concerned that the radiator seems to be right there and with zero protection. Or is there a clear mesh infront of it ?

zero21 · 03-28-2023, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ACoup01

I must admit I am concerned that the radiator seems to be right there and with zero protection. Or is there a clear mesh infront of it ?

There's a black plastic protector directly in front of the radiator.

Tag · 03-28-2023, 09:46 AM

I didn't realize the CF roof doesn't also have CF on the antenna cap.

DomMuc · 03-28-2023, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Tag

I didn't realize the CF roof doesn't also have CF on the antenna cap.

this is why m performance parts has one in store :-)

zero21 · 03-28-2023, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Tag

I didn't realize the CF roof doesn't also have CF on the antenna cap.

Yeah that's another must have for the CF roof people. 200 bones

T_U_D · 03-28-2023, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Tag

I didn't realize the CF roof doesn't also have CF on the antenna cap.

Really, that surprises me. It has was recently discussed as well. You know the roof rails are black, high-gloss Shadowline right?

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Originally Posted by DomMuc

this is why m performance parts has one in store :-)

Port installed for $300 USD.

Albator_IIII · 03-28-2023, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by T_U_D

Really, that surprises me. It has was recently discussed as well. You know the roof rails are black, high-gloss Shadowline right?

Port installed for $300 USD.

Planning to get the antenna cover and rail Shadowline Gloss myself if and when I get my roof painted BSM.

Tag · 03-28-2023, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by zero21

Yeah that's another must have for the CF roof people. 200 bones

Well, it's not just the $$$ that's annoying. If you've ever seen instructions or videos on how to replace those, they are a real PIA. I'm not going to touch it, not worth the effort. Just bothers me that it's not in CF.

Tag · 03-28-2023, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by T_U_D

Really, that surprises me. It has was recently discussed as well. You know the roof rails are black, high-gloss Shadowline right?

Port installed for $300 USD.

Whish you didn't post this. $300 port installed, now I have to do it.

Me = 0, BMW Marketing = 2

T_U_D · 03-28-2023, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

Whish you didn't post this. $300 port installed, now I have to do it.

Me = 0, BMW Marketing = 2

I misspoke. $330, not $300.

I did not post the following, but it was definitely previously posted. I believe ‘Game’ originally posted it?

Option code Z8O = MP Carbon Antenna - $330.00

sl0m0 · 03-28-2023, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

Whish you didn't post this. $300 port installed, now I have to do it.

Me = 0, BMW Marketing = 2

Was the other one the HAS suspension? They purposely left a gap and then offered us the option to fix it.

ESB · 03-28-2023, 12:19 PM

Yeah it's not a bad looking car and overall looks very agressive. I'm even beginning to warm up to the rear which I thought was always the most 'yikes' part of the car.

No clue when I'll get to see one in person.

ZB though ... I don't know if I'll ever warm up to it.

Tag · 03-28-2023, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sl0m0

Was the other one the HAS suspension? They purposely left a gap and then offered us the option to fix it.

No, #2 is the CF roof. There is no port installed HAS. I'm likely going to install it myself for two reasons. Saves me $$$ and I don't trust a dealership to do it because I've seen them use impact wrenches to loosen and then retighten the strut/shock nut because technicians are either lazy or were taught to do it incorrectly. It spins the shaft and damages the internals of the struts/shocks which then leads to having premature blown struts/shocks. Adaptive struts/shocks are pricey to replace. I always use hand tools and hold the shaft (insert joke), so it doesn't turn while I loosen the nut (insert joke #2) or put it back on.

sl0m0 · 03-28-2023, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

No, #2 is the CF roof. There is no port installed HAS. I'm likely going to install it myself for two reasons. Saves me $$$ and I don't trust a dealership to do it because I've seen them use impact wrenches to loosen and then retighten the strut/shock nut because technicians are either lazy or were taught to do it incorrectly. It spins the shaft and damages the internals of the struts/shocks which then leads to having premature blown struts/shocks. Adaptive struts/shocks are pricey to replace. I always use hand tools and hold the shaft (insert joke), so it doesn't turn while I loosen the nut (insert j inoke #2) or put it back on.

The HAS can be port installed, my CA let me know when he emailed me about my allocation on Saturday. It's on my build right now. It's option z58.

Tag · 03-28-2023, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sl0m0

The HAS can be port installed, my CA let me know when he emailed me about my allocation on Saturday. It's on my build right now. It's option z58.

What in the funky bunch is this? BMWBLOG just did an interview last week with BMW M and they said they were not doing it. Can you share more details on this?

cmgbk75 · 03-28-2023, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by T_U_D

I misspoke. $330, not $300.

I did not post the following, but it was definitely previously posted. I believe ‘Game’ originally posted it?

Option code Z8O = MP Carbon Antenna - $330.00

That price is inclusive of installion? The fine print says no but I tend to trust what you say for some reason.

Question two, up to what point do I have to request port options?

T_U_D · 03-28-2023, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cmgbk75

That price is inclusive of installion? The fine print says no but I tend to trust what you say for some reason.

Question two, up to what point do I have to request port options?

Port installed is exactly that. Installed at the VPC. You spec your build with port installed options just as you would with factory options. Speak with your CA, he/she will know what to do.

cmgbk75 · 03-28-2023, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by T_U_D

Port installed is exactly that. Installed at the VPC. You spec your build with port installed options just as you would with factory options. Speak with your CA, he/she will know what to do.

Yeah I understand that, thanks. I was asking about the pricing, if you get it done at the port there is no additional install but if you got it done later at the dealer there would be installation labor charges? The fine print was confusing to me, that’s why I’m asking for clarification.

Do you roughly know of the cutoff timeframe for adding Port options (for example, does it have to be ordered before it leaves the boat at the VPC)?

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