Does anyone think this actually looks good?

fanofbmwe46 · 01-06-2023, 12:16 AM

Slammed.. too low IMO

Tag · 01-06-2023, 12:21 AM

Looks stupid.

aerobod · 01-06-2023, 12:31 AM

Must be at a dodgy place, somebody nicked the springs!

PNTDG42 · 01-06-2023, 01:08 AM

3rd owner vibes

TargaM2 · 01-06-2023, 01:20 AM

Photoshop job ?.
Looks like airbag suspension (not a fan), might be ok for show ponies but has no place on a performance car.
The colour looks great though. Shame Toronto red isn’t actually that colour in reality.

Game · 01-06-2023, 03:27 AM

Hate bags. (Obviously this is a PS)

KevinC · 01-06-2023, 03:37 AM

Looks like some clapped-out G37 you'd see on the wrong side of the tracks, racing a Civic.

mPlasticDesign · 01-06-2023, 10:18 AM

Buy a “performance” car and promptly ruin the performance! 👌🏻👍🏻

Clemenza · 01-06-2023, 10:34 AM

yeah, its tight!!!

moodyhank82 · 01-06-2023, 10:42 AM

Like an elephant was just sitting on it, awful look in my opinion.

deladude · 01-06-2023, 01:50 PM

the car looks broken. diggin the polish on the pain tho

Tag · 01-06-2023, 02:54 PM

Stock

Don't get me wrong, I like a dropped car but not one that's slammed. Between stock and slammed I'd choose stock every time.

Alpha97 · 01-06-2023, 11:37 PM

Not a PS. Bagged. Pretty nice otherwise.

DBV · 01-07-2023, 05:19 AM

Meh. The G87 can definitely benefit from spacers and a drop, but I've never been a fan of the bagged look. I guess if your main goal is to park at car shows or you have to traverse giant speedbumps on a regular basis, then it serves a purpose. Otherwise I'd always prefer a statically lowered (within reason) car.

bean_ · 01-07-2023, 03:32 PM

I’m no professional but did this a while back. Lowered, tints, and blacked out mirrors.

T_U_D · 01-07-2023, 03:40 PM

D22M2 · 01-07-2023, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bschmickle

I’m no professional but did this a while back. Lowered, tints, and blacked out mirrors.

Better !

DBV · 01-08-2023, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bschmickle

I’m no professional but did this a while back. Lowered, tints, and blacked out mirrors.

OEM Plus

DanG · 01-08-2023, 07:45 PM

I think stock height looks best.

///MFrankie · 01-10-2023, 02:31 PM

That's far too extreme but look how much better the shape of the car looks lowered.

Get this car lowered properly, a set of wheel spacers, and it is gonna transform it ten fold.

dominoM · 01-10-2023, 10:03 PM

Quick question for those that know about the M HAS lowering kit. Can only M certified dealers do that install, or does BMW let any dealer do it? (prefer dealer do the work due to warranty concerns)

zero21 · 01-10-2023, 11:01 PM

I think you would want to avoid a BMW dealer. On the G80/82 forums there's a lengthy discussion about the technical guide replacing tons of factory parts that don't need replacing, and dealers essentially quoting double the required hours for it. I saw one post where someone paid for port installation at almost 3k due to the service requirements.

You will get full factory warranty with any installation by a reputable installer from what I read. And most shops are charging about 1000-1500 for it. All-in you're looking at 3k for the kit installed by an aftermarket shop.

Full BMW service will run you about ~4500 for kit and install, if you can even get your hands on the kit.

01-06-2023, 12:16 AM	#1
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01-06-2023, 12:21 AM	#2
Tag this is the way 20508 Rep 9,063 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Looks stupid.
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01-06-2023, 12:31 AM	#3
aerobod Car Geek 4383 Rep 4,012 Posts Drives: Caterham R500, M2-G87, Macan S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Must be at a dodgy place, somebody nicked the springs!
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01-06-2023, 01:08 AM	#4
PNTDG42 Lieutenant 524 Rep 450 Posts Drives: G42, F97 LCI, EBA R35, Z34 Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	3rd owner vibes
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01-06-2023, 03:27 AM	#6
Game ------ 8224 Rep 10,709 Posts Drives: G80 LCI, G87 (sold) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago'ish iTrader: (26)	Hate bags. (Obviously this is a PS) __________________
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01-06-2023, 03:37 AM	#7
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01-06-2023, 10:42 AM	#10
moodyhank82 Lieutenant 592 Rep 502 Posts Drives: G05 45e & G87 6MT Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: CO iTrader: (0)	Like an elephant was just sitting on it, awful look in my opinion. __________________ BMW CCA Member ID: 592739
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01-06-2023, 01:50 PM	#11
deladude Second Lieutenant 272 Rep 297 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Vermont iTrader: (0)	the car looks broken. diggin the polish on the pain tho
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01-06-2023, 02:54 PM	#12
Tag this is the way 20508 Rep 9,063 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Stock Don't get me wrong, I like a dropped car but not one that's slammed. Between stock and slammed I'd choose stock every time.
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01-06-2023, 11:37 PM	#13
Alpha97 Private First Class 185 Rep 135 Posts Drives: about 250 carry Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List '99 M Coupe S/C [0.00] '21 M3 Comp. [10.00] '13 Honda CBR650F [0.00]	Not a PS. Bagged. Pretty nice otherwise. Attached Images
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01-07-2023, 05:19 AM	#14
DBV Captain 863 Rep 975 Posts Drives: G87 M2 and more Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Berlin iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M2 [9.38] 2012 VW Touareg Exe ... [0.00] 2018 Brabus Smart [10.00]	Meh. The G87 can definitely benefit from spacers and a drop, but I've never been a fan of the bagged look. I guess if your main goal is to park at car shows or you have to traverse giant speedbumps on a regular basis, then it serves a purpose. Otherwise I'd always prefer a statically lowered (within reason) car. __________________ @DBV_ Current: '23 G87 M2 6MT / '18 Brabus Smart / VW Touareg (7P) Executive Gone: '21 G20 330d / '21 G05 X5 M50d / '18 MB C63s (632hp) / '16 F80 M3 6MT (570hp) / '09 F01 750i / '16 Abarth 595 Competizione (202hp)
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bean_ Private 140 Rep 54 Posts Drives: Ford Mustang Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: West Palm Beach, FL iTrader: (0)	I’m no professional but did this a while back. Lowered, tints, and blacked out mirrors. Attached Images
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01-08-2023, 07:45 PM	#19
DanG Major General 11619 Rep 7,221 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [8.01]	I think stock height looks best. __________________ BMWCCA member Puget Sound Chapter
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dominoM Private Low Class 305 Rep 280 Posts Drives: G87 M2 ZB 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Quick question for those that know about the M HAS lowering kit. Can only M certified dealers do that install, or does BMW let any dealer do it? (prefer dealer do the work due to warranty concerns)
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01-10-2023, 11:01 PM	#22
zero21 Lieutenant Colonel 3280 Rep 1,839 Posts Drives: G87 sold Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	I think you would want to avoid a BMW dealer. On the G80/82 forums there's a lengthy discussion about the technical guide replacing tons of factory parts that don't need replacing, and dealers essentially quoting double the required hours for it. I saw one post where someone paid for port installation at almost 3k due to the service requirements. You will get full factory warranty with any installation by a reputable installer from what I read. And most shops are charging about 1000-1500 for it. All-in you're looking at 3k for the kit installed by an aftermarket shop. Full BMW service will run you about ~4500 for kit and install, if you can even get your hands on the kit.
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