2014 M3 (F80) Strips in Death Valley Heat - Page 5

Snig · 08-02-2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Yes. But one important issue. The camouflage tape is applied before the bumper is applied so the amount of layers actually distort the overall shape especially on the lower bars surrounding the central intake.

But here is a daily treat... Courtesy of Autoevolution.com.

Here comes the bitching about the steering wheel, in 3...2...1...

Snig · 08-02-2012, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SamS

Yeah, but you made it seem like the M-sports have this gap, and other F30s do not. Which is not the case. Why point out the M-sport gap (?) and not just say "all F30s have this"? Derp, indeed.

Finnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne. All F30s have this. I re-read my post...I see how it was confusing to point out M-Sports.

kozzi · 08-02-2012, 09:35 AM

Can someone explain to a M3 F80 noober what the deal is with the break in the hood line? Why does it go straight across like that? Maybe it's just me but I prefer the way BMW dealt with this element in the past.

///M3AN · 08-02-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by atown88

I'm liking more and more!

+1 - My thoughts exactly!

MI6 · 08-02-2012, 10:56 AM

And what, oh what is the black BMW next to the tester below?!?!

On the far right- not left!

Jason · 08-02-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MI6

And what, oh what is the black BMW next to the tester below?!?!

On the far right- not left!

M6 Gran Coupe test mule. Same one spotted here:

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=724049

MI6 · 08-02-2012, 12:04 PM

Drat.

Thought I was on to a big find!

atown88 · 08-02-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kozzi

Can someone explain to a M3 F80 noober what the deal is with the break in the hood line? Why does it go straight across like that? Maybe it's just me but I prefer the way BMW dealt with this element in the past.

It's the design of all of latest models. F30, F10, and now F80. It was one of the major complaints among most of us on the boards, but i've actually grown to not mind it so much.

Frosty · 08-02-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cgaffney004

+1.... Couldn't have said it better

the space between headlights and grill being covered makes a huge difference to the positive

HUGE ~Frost

Frosty · 08-02-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by E92Alpine328i

i went to take my car to the dealer for service and i saw the f30 3 series in the show room side by side next to the 2011 E92 3 series. the E92 is definitely nicer. the front end on the F30 is so ugly, i mean theres a good side to it and a bad side. the good side is that the shape of the headlights are aggressive but the gap is not necessary and very pointless. the hood shape is flat and has no depth to it. it doesnt look BMWish but everything from the driver door to the rear is perfectly fine and way nicer than the E90 sedan without a doubt. and im glad the F80 M3 wont have that rear bumper "smile" if you know what i mean. where the bumper swoops up towards the tail lights. it will be straight on the M3's as far as my eyes can see through the camo.

Well said... i was at Prestige on rt17 and thinking same thing... my guess is the closeness of design of 5 and 3 required something for quick distinction... the headlight and grill meeting fit the bill... poor choice in my humble opinion... ~Frost

E92Alpine328i · 08-02-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Snig

Here comes the bitching about the steering wheel, in 3...2...1...

i think the steering wheel is really nice.

Snig · 08-02-2012, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by E92Alpine328i

i think the steering wheel is really nice.

I'm a fan of it! Looks very similar to the 335i M-Sport steering wheel. Only thicker and with tri-color stitch.

DiavelM3 · 08-03-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Snig

I'm a fan of it! Looks very similar to the 335i M-Sport steering wheel. Only thicker and with tri-color stitch.

I like it too! It's the M6 steering wheel and I hope it makes production.
The M4 will be like a "mini" M6

asus389 · 08-04-2012, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cgaffney004

still hate the headlights.. looks better with the camo over the part that connects to the grilles

I was actually hoping that wasn't just cammo, maybe they will change back to the "non connecting" design. That would be great.

DiavelM3 · 03-25-2013, 05:40 PM

rppwm3 · 03-25-2013, 07:45 PM

Looks like it will have a redline of around 7000rpm

Purple88Gold · 03-25-2013, 11:11 PM

I sure hope the taillights on the M4 are different. I'm not digging these tails at all.

fuddman · 03-26-2013, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DiavelM3

It looks like there are two gaps where the top of the headlights and the corners of the front hood meet?
Could that be a functional air inlet vent?

More likely the same old misaligned hood problem which plagues some E9Xs.

dhoggm3 · 03-27-2013, 05:43 AM

The waiting is killing me. I almost pulled the trigger on an Audi S6 last week. But I'm still waiting...

InspireSiR · 03-27-2013, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rppwm3

Looks like it will have a redline of around 7000rpm

You saw this from the pictures???

Bowser330 · 03-28-2013, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Yah it was posted before....

BMWJ · 03-28-2013, 09:14 AM

Hood appears to have the bulge in it (power dome or whatever you call it)

08-02-2012, 09:35 AM	#91
kozzi Pygocentrus Piraya Drives: 2011 BMW X3 35i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 137 iTrader: (0)	Can someone explain to a M3 F80 noober what the deal is with the break in the hood line? Why does it go straight across like that? Maybe it's just me but I prefer the way BMW dealt with this element in the past. __________________ kozzi 2011 BMW F25 35i Deep Sea Blue Metallic/Nevada Mojave/Brushed Aluminum/SAP/DHP/309 Run-Flats

08-02-2012, 10:56 AM	#93
MI6 The World is Not Enough Drives: Aston DBS-R Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Skyfall Posts: 1,023 iTrader: (0)	And what, oh what is the black BMW next to the tester below?!?! On the far right- not left! Attached Images

03-25-2013, 05:40 PM	#103
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03-25-2013, 07:45 PM	#104
rppwm3 Registered Drives: 1m hopeful Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: DC Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	rpm Looks like it will have a redline of around 7000rpm

03-25-2013, 11:11 PM	#105
Purple88Gold Holding Out Drives: 88 Honda Civic DX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 205 iTrader: (0)	I sure hope the taillights on the M4 are different. I'm not digging these tails at all. __________________ E92 AW/FR Ext 6MT/ZCP/ZPP/ZTP "The M3 M DCT simply does everything well except tow a hot-dog stand. It may even be the second-best car in the world after the M3 manual. "

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MI6 The World is Not Enough Drives: Aston DBS-R Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Skyfall Posts: 1,023 iTrader: (0)	Drat. Thought I was on to a big find!

03-27-2013, 05:43 AM	#107
dhoggm3 Lieutenant Drives: E93 M3, E60 M5, 95 M3 Runner Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: York, PA Posts: 542 iTrader: (1)	The waiting is killing me. I almost pulled the trigger on an Audi S6 last week. But I'm still waiting... __________________ AA Signature Cat-Back, Powerchip, MS Filter, AA Pulley, Fikse Profil 13 wheels with spacers

03-28-2013, 09:14 AM	#110
BMWJ Private First Class Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NY Posts: 162 iTrader: (0)	Hood appears to have the bulge in it (power dome or whatever you call it)

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