4 Months of ownership-carbonstructure interior

oduli81 · 03-11-2018, 08:15 AM

Thought I make a quick post on my impression of the '18 F80. Let me start by saying the 1200 mile break in period was torture. Once that was out of the way , what a completely different animal this car turned out to be.. here is a summary of build, lol not that much.

I went with a simple build. I wanted a manual, but unfortenelty NY traffic sucks, so took the auto option. I didn't go with leather, I saw no reason for leather since air condition seats were not an option. I did carbonstructure and I am never going back to leather again. Amazing hold, they appear to be very well built. Other than that, I didn't click any of the other options.*

So far I am not crazy about the exhaust sound, ordering a Dinan full system. One upgrade I did was changed the air filter to k&n, only difference so far is the turbo whistle is louder .

Future upgrade as mentioned, exhaust and the carbon bits every one puts on. So far I am pleased with the car.

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moonluv810 · 03-11-2018, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by oduli81

Let me start by saying the 1200 mile break in period was torture.

I'm there with you.
Still sitting at 963 miles.

Prossx · 03-11-2018, 08:55 AM

Liking the carbonstructure more than I thought I would (bought CPO). Wondering how it will wear vs. full leather.

oduli81 · 03-11-2018, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Prossx

Liking the carbonstructure more than I thought I would (bought CPO). Wondering how it will wear vs. full leather.

I think better than leather. I have been reading about the quality of bwm' s leather and it's not all that good. Unless you are getting the 7 series .

oduli81 · 03-11-2018, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by moonluv810

I'm there with you.
Still sitting at 963 miles.

Under 5500 rpm is something no man should experience lol

G35POPPEDMYCHERRY · 03-11-2018, 10:25 AM

Take pictures during the day

sweet ride

///M4ster Yoda · 03-11-2018, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by oduli81

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Originally Posted by moonluv810

I'm there with you.
Still sitting at 963 miles.

Under 5500 rpm is something no man should experience lol

I didn't. Blasted out of the Welt onto the Autobahn and hit the limiter immediately. Zero issues.

I like the seats OP. Might consider it on the next F82. The leather in our cars doesn't wear that well.

GERMAN M3 · 03-11-2018, 11:10 AM

Love the seats OP! Much better than the leather. Buddy of mine down here as an CP F82 with the same seats. Looks great.

uniqueMR · 03-11-2018, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by oduli81

Under 5500 rpm is something no man should experience lol

I agree

swagon · 03-11-2018, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by oduli81

unfortenelty

how did you manage to butcher the word like that?

drexplode · 03-11-2018, 02:07 PM

CSAT is my only seating option for the f80. It's an absolute must have!

AW BMW · 03-11-2018, 03:48 PM

After 3 years my carbonstructure seats look the same as the day I picked up the car. No wear that I can see so far, love these seats in the summer time as I don't burn my back when I get in the car after being out in the sun all day.

DrmKlr · 03-11-2018, 05:16 PM

Drove the M with carbon structure seats back at CES Vegas 3 years ago and fell in love. If I was ordering a new M it would never be with leather.

AlpineWhite_F80 · 03-11-2018, 06:26 PM

I would love carbon structure with leather dash.

SherM4n · 03-11-2018, 08:56 PM

Had cloth seats for 3 years on a 2015 M4 and ordered them again on the car I picked up last Saturday. One of my favorite things about these cars; I'm over leather.

mdefalco25 · 03-11-2018, 09:07 PM

I was going with the carbonstructure seats until I realized I couldn't get the leather dash. I just feel that makes such a difference on the interior. Wish you could do both! Seats look great!

tropicalypso · 03-11-2018, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by moonluv810

I'm there with you.
Still sitting at 963 miles.

578 here...

Pure friggin' agony

cotmfk · 03-12-2018, 07:57 AM

CS seats FTW. Over two years here, still looks great.

mike@x-ph.com · 03-12-2018, 06:23 PM

Nice!!

let me know if i can help getting you the Dinan exhaust

Sales@wheelsdc.com · 03-13-2018, 12:25 AM

Looks good OP

OF Hero · 03-13-2018, 04:53 PM

I'll probably try CS with my next M.

BearRun11 · 03-18-2018, 07:34 PM

Only trying to offer a 'practical' advantage of leather...if you or your passengers are 'active'--the BMW leathers wipe clean easily.

I've got a 15-y.o. boy and carpool his friends, couple that with the biking / running my wife and I do...so glad for leather seats that wipe-off and don't soak-up the sweat.

I have two cars with suede / cloth seat sections...and in those cars I'm carrying towels, but it's definitely maddening when the passengers beat you to the car and/or get-in before I get the chance to distribute the 'seat liners'.

03-11-2018, 08:15 AM	#1
oduli81 Second Lieutenant 337 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M3 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Bronx, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 M4 [0.00]	4 Months of ownership-carbonstructure interior Thought I make a quick post on my impression of the '18 F80. Let me start by saying the 1200 mile break in period was torture. Once that was out of the way , what a completely different animal this car turned out to be.. here is a summary of build, lol not that much. I went with a simple build. I wanted a manual, but unfortenelty NY traffic sucks, so took the auto option. I didn't go with leather, I saw no reason for leather since air condition seats were not an option. I did carbonstructure and I am never going back to leather again. Amazing hold, they appear to be very well built. Other than that, I didn't click any of the other options.* So far I am not crazy about the exhaust sound, ordering a Dinan full system. One upgrade I did was changed the air filter to k&n, only difference so far is the turbo whistle is louder . Future upgrade as mentioned, exhaust and the carbon bits every one puts on. So far I am pleased with the car. Attached:* Attached Images
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Prossx First Lieutenant 293 Rep 379 Posts Drives: 21 G82 6MT SPY/YMB Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0)	Liking the carbonstructure more than I thought I would (bought CPO). Wondering how it will wear vs. full leather.
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GERMAN M3 Lieutenant Colonel 4181 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp. Join Date: May 2015 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (0)	Love the seats OP! Much better than the leather. Buddy of mine down here as an CP F82 with the same seats. Looks great.
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AW BMW Lieutenant Colonel 1428 Rep 1,984 Posts Drives: 15 SS2 F80/18 AVUS BLUE F80 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: 818 SoCal iTrader: (0)	After 3 years my carbonstructure seats look the same as the day I picked up the car. No wear that I can see so far, love these seats in the summer time as I don't burn my back when I get in the car after being out in the sun all day.
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DrmKlr Second Lieutenant 244 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	Drove the M with carbon structure seats back at CES Vegas 3 years ago and fell in love. If I was ordering a new M it would never be with leather.
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AlpineWhite_F80 Private 82 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 21 G80 M3C, 21 X6 M50 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	I would love carbon structure with leather dash.
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03-12-2018, 07:57 AM	#18
cotmfk Major General 2048 Rep 6,110 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere between DC and FL iTrader: (12)	CS seats FTW. Over two years here, still looks great. __________________ When you say impact instead of affect/effect, you are communicating that you don't understand the difference between the two words, and are too lazy to learn.
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BearRun11 New Member 8 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2003 E39 Wagon; 2018 Volvo V90 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Chicagoland, IL iTrader: (0)	Only trying to offer a 'practical' advantage of leather...if you or your passengers are 'active'--the BMW leathers wipe clean easily. I've got a 15-y.o. boy and carpool his friends, couple that with the biking / running my wife and I do...so glad for leather seats that wipe-off and don't soak-up the sweat. I have two cars with suede / cloth seat sections...and in those cars I'm carrying towels, but it's definitely maddening when the passengers beat you to the car and/or get-in before I get the chance to distribute the 'seat liners'. __________________ 2015 Porsche Cayman GTS (981) 6MT 2017 Camaro SS 1LE; 2018 Volvo V90 T6 R-Design (coming Jan. 2018) 2003 E39 525i M-Sport Wagon, Auto, Oxford Green SOLD: 2011 E92 335i M-Sport 6MT; 2010 E61 535xi M-Sport; 2013 F10 550i M-Sport; 2010 E91 328i M-Sport
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