Anyone else get banned from the G8X section for making fun of its looks?

[jpy1980]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Found this photo on the G8X forum.

WOW Just WOW! Look how small the E9X is!!

[Tecnniqe]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Found this photo on the G8X forum.

One is not like the other

[jpy1980]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Not sure what is making BMW go for such garish designs. That quad 4 center exhaust is really something left for the more supercarish bunch...the M cars were usually a bit, how would you say, muscular tame? Crazy! I guess the good thing is that if you get it specced out like this from the factory, all you need is a drop and you new G8x M looks totally modded with a factor warranty.

[irunalot]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Found this photo on the G8X forum.

The size difference is just massive!

[pbar]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Man, from that angle it looks like the back of an SUV!

[MFNATIK]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Wait, is this with the Equal Length exhaust design? Is that why it sounds smoother and less aggressive? It would be ironic if that is what happens when you go EL that it takes away from the bite.

[MFNATIK]

Originally Posted by pbar

Man, from that angle it looks like the back of an SUV!

Or a Lexus LFA wannabe rice car

[RugbyBro]

Originally Posted by MFNATIK

Wait, is this with the Equal Length exhaust design? Is that why it sounds smoother and less aggressive? It would be ironic if that is what happens when you go EL that it takes away from the bite.

The G8X to me doesn’t sound truly equal length, it sounds like the pipes are closer in length than S55 but not equal. I’m not an expert on it but all the equal length systems I’ve heard (whether 4 cyl or 6 cyl) all have a natural “smooth” and “full” quality. The clips of G8X still sound hollow and one-dimensional like a stock S55, albeit a bit less hollow

[FormulaMMM]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Found this photo on the G8X forum.

Where's censorship when you need it. This is criminal.

[six75LT]

Originally Posted by MFNATIK

Wait, is this with the Equal Length exhaust design? Is that why it sounds smoother and less aggressive? It would be ironic if that is what happens when you go EL that it takes away from the bite.

EL for the f8x sounds 100 times better than this. hell non-EL f8x sounds better than this. first time actually hearing the g8x rev out and its terrible--did they get anything right with this car LOL

[MFNATIK]

Originally Posted by six75LT

EL for the f8x sounds 100 times better than this. hell non-EL f8x sounds better than this. first time actually hearing the g8x rev out and its terrible--did they get anything right with this car LOL

Ok thank god! I wanted to get the AA EL mid pipes but wanted to hear it in person first just to be sure it was really as good as people say it is. I just don't trust the YT influencers but I do trust the folks on this forum to be more honest.

[MFNATIK]

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

The G8X to me doesn’t sound truly equal length, it sounds like the pipes are closer in length than S55 but not equal. I’m not an expert on it but all the equal length systems I’ve heard (whether 4 cyl or 6 cyl) all have a natural “smooth” and “full” quality. The clips of G8X still sound hollow and one-dimensional like a stock S55, albeit a bit less hollow

Thank you. This is why I am puzzled b/c BMW tried to tell us via those crap technical videos that they put in an EL system on the G8X but to me, it sounds terrible. Its not better than the F8X stock system in any way that I can tell. So when you and others were saying how great the AA EL were, I was confused b/c it didn't sound like the G8X "EL" lol

[RugbyBro]

Originally Posted by MFNATIK

Thank you. This is why I am puzzled b/c BMW tried to tell us via those crap technical videos that they put in an EL system on the G8X but to me, it sounds terrible. Its not better than the F8X stock system in any way that I can tell. So when you and others were saying how great the AA EL were, I was confused b/c it didn't sound like the G8X "EL" lol

Oh god don't even get me started on the influencers... I watched a "review" and one dude called S58 a modern S54 and said G8X is a true 911 competitor

Edit: Whoops meant to reply to your earlier comment, but all this is happening in real time haha. Yeah the AA EL mid-pipe sounds much different than the supposed stock "EL" S58. I would expect a truly EL S58 to sound similar to EL S55, which is already similar to N54/N55/B58 - Stock S55 and Stock S58 (based on what i've heard) does not sound anything like that stock.

[Tecnniqe]

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

Oh god don't even get me started on the influencers... I watched a "review" and one dude called S58 a modern S54 and said G8X is a true 911 competitor

Slurp slurp

[Tecnniqe]

[pbar]

Originally Posted by Tecnniqe

Interesting what they've done there...

The have highlighted the non-grille lines on the front end to make a pleasant and aggressive shape stand out that completely draws the eyes away from the nostrils. They have effectively disguised the hood "vents".

Then they have put a character line through the door handles where it should be.

They've done a similar job on the rear end.

I'd say that this is basically a 'high end makeup job' ... good for magazine photos, but you always know what's underneath.

Unfortunately, it seems to need 'gold bling' to distract the eye. I doubt you could do a subtler version of this makeover.

[MFNATIK]

Originally Posted by pbar

Interesting what they've done there...

The have highlighted the non-grille lines on the front end to make a pleasant and aggressive shape stand out that completely draws the eyes away from the nostrils. They have effectively disguised the hood "vents".

Then they have put a character line through the door handles where it should be.

They've done a similar job on the rear end.

I'd say that this is basically a 'high end makeup job' ... good for magazine photos, but you always know what's underneath.

You beat me to it. They essentially fixed all the design miscues. I would consider this the supermodel photoshoot. Reality of what you wake up next to is going to be different lol. I'd rather wake up next to the F80. Doesn't need makeup to look hot.

[minn19]

Originally Posted by pbar

Interesting what they've done there...

The have highlighted the non-grille lines on the front end to make a pleasant and aggressive shape stand out that completely draws the eyes away from the nostrils. They have effectively disguised the hood "vents".

Then they have put a character line through the door handles where it should be.

They've done a similar job on the rear end.

I'd say that this is basically a 'high end makeup job' ... good for magazine photos, but you always know what's underneath.

I like the wheels minus the gold stripe.

[MFNATIK]

Originally Posted by minn19

I like the wheels minus the gold stripe.

I think the wheel stripe is supposed to take your eyes away from searching for the tiny sliding rear caliper

[Tecnniqe]

I've not looked much into MH but I kinda fancy their M4 specs

[stein_325i]

This time a "regular" 4-series and a 2er but I think the point is clear.

[irunalot]

It’s so very obvious that the influencers on YouTube are getting paid on some way. They are doing ALL on YouTube to get paid with subscribers sponsors etc. It’s so damn obvious that they are trying to manipulate people as they are not as good at it as network TV. They all have the same narrative; the grill isn’t that bad and then try to find something positive. Such the lights, smoked reflectors, carbon bits, or say wait to people mod it. Every one of them has uttered weight, size, and numbness. They will say nothing but good things as BMW is obviously doing “something” as they all say the exact same thing. If it was so freaking great you would not have to make excuses for its looks. It would be “forget the looks this thing is mega” etc… Instead, we are looking at smoked reflectors and the ramblings of idiot savant wanna be YouTube car reviewers on a test drive to the local Dennys.