M4 Convertible - Celebrating the F83 and its uniqueness

[TAL2GK]

Originally Posted by -JLT-

I'm a future F83 owner, does that count?

+1

I'm curious who has the highest MSRP on the forum? I won't be it, but mine will be pricey after F83, Competition pack, Individual paint, individual full leather, Executive, Lighting, and cameras.

I'll be "saving" by not checking the DCT box, the Nanny pack, or the Ceramic brakes. I'm looking forward to loving my car, but a six figure M4 is hard to swallow.

[Adcampo]

Originally Posted by TAL2GK

+1

I'm curious who has the highest MSRP on the forum? I won't be it, but mine will be pricey after F83, Competition pack, Individual paint, individual full leather, Executive, Lighting, and cameras.

I'll be "saving" by not checking the DCT box, the Nanny pack, or the Ceramic brakes. I'm looking forward to loving my car, but a six figure M4 is hard to swallow.

Mine was only $87,450. Lol

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by TAL2GK

+1

I'm curious who has the highest MSRP on the forum? I won't be it, but mine will be pricey after F83, Competition pack, Individual paint, individual full leather, Executive, Lighting, and cameras.

I'll be "saving" by not checking the DCT box, the Nanny pack, or the Ceramic brakes. I'm looking forward to loving my car, but a six figure M4 is hard to swallow.

Originally Posted by Adcampo

Mine was only $87,450. Lol

Yeah, that's what mine was too. My individual moonstone paint was only $1500ish since they made it semi-individual (and then pulled it), but i ordered the car right after release before any of that was figured out.

As for the "six figure M4", that's not what it is ... rather it's "the car you want so you're getting it"

[NevadaM4]

Couldn't resist...

[hlothery]

Originally Posted by NevadaM4

Couldn't resist...

Oh, man! I feel a road trip coming on.........

[shadowkat]

New here too with an F83, just picked up on what turned out to be lucky Friday the 13th. Going in this week for the 1200 maint. before a 2000+ mile road-trip to Montreal this weekend.

Even with the first week of temps under 60, I still dropped the top, put on the heaters and drove around. To heck with conventional wisdom!

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by shadowkat

New here too with an F83, just picked up on what turned out to be lucky Friday the 13th. Going in this week for the 1200 maint. before a 2000+ mile road-trip to Montreal this weekend.

Even with the first week of temps under 60, I still dropped the top, put on the heaters and drove around. To heck with conventional wisdom!

Holy shit dude, you might be the first vert comp package here!

start talking.

[shadowkat]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

Holy shit dude, you might be the first vert comp package here!

start talking.

I was definitely the first comp package at the dealership I went thru.

It seems to make a deeper sound than the non-comp and the rumble turns heads when cruising at low speeds. I took it to downtown Chicago and drove in a spirited fashion through some below-ground level streets to enjoy the sound even more, love the echo.

I have given it some beans on the highways, but looking forward to really opening it up soon.

The rubber is almost painted on the rims, the ride is stiffer than an 88 Caddy but that's gotta be expected. I can still cruise over railroad tracks and speed-bumps without breaking my spine. I'm not off-roading in it so I can deal with a couple harsh bumps here and there.

[Kin. L]

Originally Posted by shadowkat

New here too with an F83, just picked up on what turned out to be lucky Friday the 13th. Going in this week for the 1200 maint. before a 2000+ mile road-trip to Montreal this weekend.

Even with the first week of temps under 60, I still dropped the top, put on the heaters and drove around. To heck with conventional wisdom!

Beautiful vert with zcp. Mine MW vert ordered with zcp too.

[GrussGott]

ShadowKat - did you have a E9x or F8x prior to this car? Curious to know the difference of ZCP for a vert

[shadowkat]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

ShadowKat - did you have a E9x or F8x prior to this car? Curious to know the difference of ZCP for a vert

I did not; this is the first German convertible/car I've owned.

[NevadaM4]

My back of the envelope math (please feel free to correct if needed) says we need around +45HP and +44 ft lbs torque to be on the same power to weight ratio as the coupe. That is certainly within reach w/o too much pain and suffering. Hope we get our own section someday.

[NevadaM4]

So this is a photo through a mirror looking back at the disconnect for the Active Sound on the convertible. This is through the hatch built into the back trunk on the left. Looks like the release switch is on top instead of the side. Has anyone tried to reach it through the hatch to disconnect?

[Skarlet910]

Originally Posted by Dave 90TT

F83 looks great and I would love to have one. ..

Except you might not be able to track one depending on the track's rules regarding convertibles. Many tracks don't allow verts. And I plan on tracking my M

As its a hardtop vert, it's not an issue at the track. Besides that, going to the track 6 times over the spring/summer isn't worth 6 months of top-down driving every chance I get.

For me, vert, 4 seats & MT are non-negotiable. There really aren't many in this class of vehicles (lux sport cars). Audi, MB, Porsche don't make em with MT.

[-JLT-]

Originally Posted by shadowkat

I was definitely the first comp package at the dealership I went thru.

It seems to make a deeper sound than the non-comp and the rumble turns heads when cruising at low speeds. I took it to downtown Chicago and drove in a spirited fashion through some below-ground level streets to enjoy the sound even more, love the echo.

I have given it some beans on the highways, but looking forward to really opening it up soon.

The rubber is almost painted on the rims, the ride is stiffer than an 88 Caddy but that's gotta be expected. I can still cruise over railroad tracks and speed-bumps without breaking my spine. I'm not off-roading in it so I can deal with a couple harsh bumps here and there.

dude, where in Chicago r u at? u need to come to the local meet in the summertime, I need to check out ur ZCP F83

btw, u talking about Lower Wacker?

[Mandi90TT]

Originally Posted by Skarlet910

As its a hardtop vert, it's not an issue at the track. Besides that, going to the track 6 times over the spring/summer isn't worth 6 months of top-down driving every chance I get.

For me, vert, 4 seats & MT are non-negotiable. There really aren't many in this class of vehicles (lux sport cars). Audi, MB, Porsche don't make em with MT.

Looks like it perfectly meets your needs. Enjoy!

[shadowkat]

Originally Posted by -JLT-

dude, where in Chicago r u at? u need to come to the local meet in the summertime, I need to check out ur ZCP F83

btw, u talking about Lower Wacker?

Out in the western suburbs, but of course just easier to say "Chicago" since I'm there far too much.

When's the meet? If I'm free I'll definitely come by.

Yea, I've been down on Lower Wacker, Michigan & Columbus making noise and waking bums

[Adcampo]

Originally Posted by NevadaM4

So this is a photo through a mirror looking back at the disconnect for the Active Sound on the convertible. This is through the hatch built into the back trunk on the left. Looks like the release switch is on top instead of the side. Has anyone tried to reach it through the hatch to disconnect?

Yes, I tried a few times to squeeze my hand down there. Even my kids had trouble getting to it.

I finally, got it the latch released with a long flat head screwdriver, but I backed out before disconnecting because I'm going to have it coded off. I figured getting back on would really be tough without pulling apart the trunk liner.

[Golfster]

Originally Posted by shadowkat

Out in the western suburbs, but of course just easier to say "Chicago" since I'm there far too much.

When's the meet? If I'm free I'll definitely come by.

Yea, I've been down on Lower Wacker, Michigan & Columbus making noise and waking bums

Western Burbs, like St. Charles?

[-JLT-]

Originally Posted by shadowkat

Out in the western suburbs, but of course just easier to say "Chicago" since I'm there far too much.

When's the meet? If I'm free I'll definitely come by.

Yea, I've been down on Lower Wacker, Michigan & Columbus making noise and waking bums

quick CP question, does the front seat belts have M tricolors on them?

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by -JLT-

quick CP question, does the front seat belts have M tricolors on them?

[shadowkat]

Originally Posted by Golfster

Western Burbs, like St. Charles?

I'm down in the Aurora/Naperville area.