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

[No Boost]

I know this has been brought up before but it's worth mentioning again. The difference in the launch control/full boost/1 foot rollout and real-world 5-60 times are major with the S58. So even if the G8x sprints to 60 in 3 flat, the 5-60 will most likely result in over 4s.

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...mw-x3-m-drive/

[RugbyBro]

Originally Posted by THEROK

Thanks for the links.

Interesting to note that the forged con rod is a pilfered S63 part.

So the S58's redline is 7500rpm only 100rpm short of the S55? Nice!

The X3M’s redline is set to ~7200. Looks to be the same on the G8X based on the tach below

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by THEROK

Thanks for the links.

Interesting to note that the forged con rod is a pilfered S63 part.

So the S58's redline is 7500rpm only 100rpm short of the S55? Nice!

S58 tops at 7,200rpm, apparently due to the ZF8 limitation.

[Arcades]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

S58 tops at 7,200rpm, apparently due to the ZF8 limitation.

Ha.

Score another for us huh?

[FlyingLow78]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

S58 tops at 7,200rpm, apparently due to the ZF8 limitation.

These references to 7500 RPM in the technical document must be the rev limiter. The S58's stroke is 0.4 mm longer than the S55 (89.6 vs 90 mm), so it would make sense to have a similar redline and limiter.

Edit: If true for the ZF8, it's yet another reason for me to dislike this generation. What appears to be a really well-built engine with forged internals is hamstrung because of the second-rate transmission.

[six75LT]

Originally Posted by Arcades

Ha.

Score another for us huh?

"but but ZF8 is just as good as DCT in every way possible" - fanboys in the G8X forum

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by six75LT

"but but ZF8 is just as good as DCT in every way possible" - fanboys in the G8X forum

Lol. Just lol.

At least now when I make fun of people for driving automatics it will be 100% true.

[minn19]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

What could have been... G80 M3 with F92 M8 Styling - Render https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1790627

Also lol at the last post. There's no activity because the G8X forum is dead (and this is in an even more dead sub-forum) and the grill haters were banned, not because people are use to the looks,

This guy.

Acceptance? Really, that’s what he comes up with? That’s what people want to feel when they shell out 80k and a decent monthly payment is well ok I guess I accept it. Wow, that’s a lot of fun.

Agreed, he’s wrong, the reason there isn’t a lot of activity is not only because of the bannings, but worse for BMW, people don’t like it/don’t care enough anymore to even talk about it and have moved on. Just not why this cheerleader thinks.

[FormulaMMM]

Originally Posted by minn19

Agreed, he’s wrong, the reason there isn’t a lot of activity is not only because of the bannings, but worse for BMW, people don’t like it/don’t care enough anymore to even talk about it and have moved on. Just not why this cheerleader thinks.

Not distributing the car for positive feedback, tests, reviews to drum up interest and shift the narrative (at least some) was an interesting business decision back in December, alarming now.

[minn19]

Originally Posted by FormulaMMM

Not distributing the car for positive feedback, tests, reviews to drum up interest and shift the narrative (at least some) was an interesting business decision back in December, alarming now.

I read some G80 fanboy says we are spreading weird conspiracies by posting thoughts like this.

[FormulaMMM]

Originally Posted by minn19

I read some G80 fanboy says we are spreading weird conspiracies by posting thoughts like this.

Flagship car and brand getting lambasted for months in every corner of the web. If it had redeeming qualities as a driver's car that would overshadow the design, weight, etc., yeah, there would really be no reason to delay that news.

[secretanchitman]

Originally Posted by FormulaMMM

Flagship car and brand getting lambasted for months in every corner of the web. If it had redeeming qualities as a driver's car that would overshadow the design, weight, etc., yeah, there would really be no reason to delay that news.

My thoughts exactly. It doesn't take much to see that the G80/G82 are almost universally laughed at because of its looks and horrible marketing campaign.

People will honestly believe anything if it gives the G80/G82 some positivity. If you like the car, great! All of us in this thread and the rest of the internet don't and will continue to make fun of it.

[minn19]

Originally Posted by FormulaMMM

Flagship car and brand getting lambasted for months in every corner of the web. If it had redeeming qualities as a driver's car that would overshadow the design, weight, etc., yeah, there would really be no reason to delay that news.

Agreed and has been said here many times before, other cars/even BMWs own M2 CS have been given to the press for reviews/comparisons. Still absent from what I can tell, the G80s.

[RugbyBro]

Originally Posted by FormulaMMM

Flagship car and brand getting lambasted for months in every corner of the web. If it had redeeming qualities as a driver's car that would overshadow the design, weight, etc., yeah, there would really be no reason to delay that news.

At least we have forum member reviews with incredible feedback like “shifts are quick” and “lots of power”

[doug_999]

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

The X3M’s redline is set to ~7200. Looks to be the same on the G8X based on the tach below

7,300 to be exact

[FormulaMMM]

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

At least we have forum member reviews with incredible feedback like “shifts are quick” and “lots of power”

Didn't he also opine on power to weight? It's true.. who needs Harris

I'm enough of an M nerd to remember these articles. They were out > half year ahead of the E92 release https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...-drive-review/

M3/M4 space is more active and competitive than ever. Delaying positive press is lost sales.

[kyrix1st]

Originally Posted by FormulaMMM

Didn't he also opine on power to weight? It's true.. who needs Harris

I'm enough of an M nerd to remember these articles. They were out > half year ahead of the E92 release https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...-drive-review/

M3/M4 space is more active and competitive than ever. Delaying positive press is lost sales.

I think I will just get the carbon fiber shift paddles and maybe the seats from G8x, put it into my car call it a day.

[MFNATIK]

Originally Posted by FormulaMMM

Didn't he also opine on power to weight? It's true.. who needs Harris

I'm enough of an M nerd to remember these articles. They were out > half year ahead of the E92 release https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...-drive-review/

M3/M4 space is more active and competitive than ever. Delaying positive press is lost sales.

On the other hand, delaying bad press will boost sales with the early suckas!

[dmk08]

stein_325i does the Blackwing drop this week?

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by dmk08

stein_325i does the Blackwing drop this week?

Not this week. It seems all is going to be revealed on February 1st.

https://www.autoweek.com/news/future...e-coming-soon/

[GERMAN M3]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Not this week. It seems all is going to be revealed on February 1st.

https://www.autoweek.com/news/future...e-coming-soon/

This is one release that I have been looking forward to.

[Arcades]

Wasn't the F8x forum side far more active when the car was first announced?

This is definitely not a good look for BMW and they don't seem to realize it yet. Wonder how long they will be oblivious to it.