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

[Tecnniqe]

Originally Posted by dmk08

TH being pretty poggers as usual.

E9X infotainment looks really dated, but if you upgrade that

[swagon]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

This seems to clear things up...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CN75Ca1B...=1s4iez4qgeeh1

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

Interesting 3646 with CCBs and *full tank* is definitely in line with what I would expect. I'm pretty amazed that G8XC is only ~100lbs more but if that's the way the cookie crumbles then I better get a glass of milk! Still, to be further corroborated by forum members when some of them end up weighing/corner balancing their cars

I am not sure Lieberman's post clears anything up. If anything, it's made things worse, but his Instagram followers sure eat it up.

1. No idea where he pulled the 1,850-kg figure from. BMW Germany's spec sheet clearly states 1,805 kg as the EG weight (i.e., with the 75-kilo ballast) for their German-spec vehicle.

2. Nowhere in the EU regs (here, here) nor BMW documents (here), that I've briefly read, does it say that the stated weight figures are "based on the most popular options from the previous model year." It says, on all German websites, that the figure is based on a base-spec car with no options, and that additional equipment may increase the weight.

EG weight, the one that Lieberman seems to have cited: "The mass of the driver and, if applicable, of the crew member is assessed at 75 kg (subdivided into 68 kg occupant mass and 7 kg luggage mass according to ISO Standard 2416 – 1992), the fuel tank is filled to 90 % and the other liquid containing systems (except those for used water) to 100 % of the capacity specified by the manufacturer."

So the German M3 Competition is 1,805 kg as per the above. 1,730 kg without the 75-kg ballast. M4 Competition is 1,725 kg. AutoBild measured their Track Pack car at 1,695 kg with full tank.

US-spec M3 Competitions as per the press release weigh 1,765 kg. I don't know how things are in the USA in terms of weight regulations.

I've heard that EU regs enforced manufacturers not to submit super-lightweight cars for certification, but I've also not read anything that says what the car should be like. AFAIK, it just must be in running order. Thus, they just publicly say they're cars with no options.

I could maybe find somebody from my old place (OEM) to explain the process to me.

FFS.

[dms-01]

Not for nothing but....

Originally Posted by VROOM

We've priced your 2018 BMW M3 at:
$55,142.00
VIN: WBSxxxxxxxxx

Online dealers are making it tough for me not sell it and get into a manual G80. Hell I could sell my current one and buy another 18 F80 in an individual color or a CS and still be fine with how much equity I have in mine ($20K).

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by swagon

M4 Competition is 1,725 kg. AutoBild measured their Track Pack car at 1,695 kg with full tank.

It believe this lines up quite well. Deduce ~25kg for the CCB and ~5kg for the CF bucket seats from the 1,725kg DIN weight and you are right at the 1,695kg weight of the Autobild test car .

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by MFNATIK

I did a focus group on the Lyriq this past weekend and if it packs all the tech they showcased it would be a strong Tesla competitor.

Agree, seems like a good EV, and I'm glad that the Escalade has influenced the interior as the new Escalade is an excellent vehicle. I was also surprised to see how much it retained from the concept. I didn't think those lights would have made it to production.

[RugbyBro]

Originally Posted by swagon

I am not sure Lieberman's post clears anything up. If anything, it's made things worse, but his Instagram followers sure eat it up.

1. No idea where he pulled the 1,850-kg figure from. BMW Germany's spec sheet clearly states 1,805 kg as the EG weight (i.e., with the 75-kilo ballast) for their German-spec vehicle.

2. Nowhere in the EU regs (here, here) nor BMW documents (here), that I've briefly read, does it say that the stated weight figures are "based on the most popular options from the previous model year." It says, on all German websites, that the figure is based on a base-spec car with no options, and that additional equipment may increase the weight.

EG weight, the one that Lieberman seems to have cited: "The mass of the driver and, if applicable, of the crew member is assessed at 75 kg (subdivided into 68 kg occupant mass and 7 kg luggage mass according to ISO Standard 2416 – 1992), the fuel tank is filled to 90 % and the other liquid containing systems (except those for used water) to 100 % of the capacity specified by the manufacturer."

So the German M3 Competition is 1,805 kg as per the above. 1,730 kg without the 75-kg ballast. M4 Competition is 1,725 kg. AutoBild measured their Track Pack car at 1,695 kg with full tank.

US-spec M3 Competitions as per the press release weigh 1,765 kg. I don't know how things are in the USA in terms of weight regulations.

I've heard that EU regs enforced manufacturers not to submit super-lightweight cars for certification, but I've also not read anything that says what the car should be like. AFAIK, it just must be in running order. Thus, they just publicly say they're cars with no options.

I could maybe find somebody from my old place (OEM) to explain the process to me.

FFS.

Both cars, comparably equipped, on the same scales on the same day - hope someone does that to clear it up. I feel like all that really matters in this context is the weight differential. And would be cool to throw an E92 on there cause a lot of people still believe those weigh 37-3800 lbs... heck even that Throttle House video gives the impression that E9X is as heavy or heavier than G8X

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

Both cars, comparably equipped, on the same scales on the same day - hope someone does that to clear it up. I feel like all that really matters in this context is the weight differential. And would be cool to throw an E92 on there cause a lot of people still believe those weigh 37-3800 lbs... heck even that Throttle House video gives the impression that E9X is as heavy or heavier than G8X

They are quite heavy. My DCT E92 weighed close to 3,700lb.

[RugbyBro]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

They are quite heavy. My DCT E92 weighed close to 3,700lb.

I've seen a lot of guys on the forum scale in anywhere from 3550-3650 (lower even with MT). I mean I'm probably around 3700 with a full tank in my DCT F82, so half tank would probably put me between 3630-3640. Just a guestimate, but seems it's in the ball park of a typical E92

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

I've seen a lot of guys on the forum scale in anywhere from 3550-3650 (lower even with MT). I mean I'm probably around 3700 with a full tank in my DCT F82, so half tank would probably put me between 3630-3640. Just a guestimate, but seems it's in the ball park of a typical E92

3,550lb sounds right for a stripper 6MT E92. My DCT M4cs weighs less than that.

I seriously doubt your F82 is anywhere close to 3,700lb with full fuel.

[RugbyBro]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

3,550lb sounds right for a stripper 6MT E92.

My DCT M4cs weighs less than that.

Yeah, you've got it good ha! Seen yours scale in at 34XX if I remember correctly. My car is the complete opposite end of the spectrum and probably fairly representative of a typical F8X build that's out there (DCT, Exec Pack). Also seen that with some gutting this chassis can hit somewhere in the 33XXs without resorting to replacing body panels w/ carbon fiber

[RugbyBro]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

I seriously doubt your F82 is anywhere close to 3,700lb with full fuel.

So for context this was the readout from the scales. I’m fairly sure I had 3/4s of a tank, so I’m just adding 30lbs for the remaining 4 gallons of gas which would have me at 3690. It’s also possible that it could have been more than 3/4 tank but I don’t remember exactly... I just know it was at least 3/4s

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

Yeah, you've got it good ha! Seen yours scale in at 34XX if I remember correctly. My car is the complete opposite end of the spectrum and probably fairly representative of a typical F8X build that's out there (DCT, Exec Pack). Also seen that with some gutting this chassis can hit somewhere in the 33XXs without resorting to replacing body panels w/ carbon fiber

Not that low. It was 3,536 when I put on scales with 95%+ fuel, MPE, no floor mats and M-mobility kit removed and it has iron rotors. So I say ~3,550lb officially.

[Sedan_Clan]

This looks fresh!

[Refined]

Man, the front of the car is so messed up. I really want to like it... but geezus, it's just so bad. What was BMW thinking

[Fugly M3]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

This looks fresh!

No, it looks like a pig mated with an anteater. Especially the first pic.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by F8SEVEN

No, it looks like a pig mated with an anteater. Especially the first pic.

I giggled at that.

[Tecnniqe]

Fresh is not the word I'd use to describe it either

[RugbyBro]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

This looks fresh!

I think there’s some major lens distortion going on with this - like it was taken with a fish eye lens or something

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

I think there’s some major lens distortion going on with this - like it was taken with a fish eye lens or something

It is. I was more referring to the drop.

[RugbyBro]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

It is. I was more referring to the drop.

Oh yah, the drop is most necessary! Maybe BMW will release another MP HAS for G8X once KW develops their HAS system

[kyrix1st]

Hmm... if you have driven one, I think you would know there is a lot more going on that makes up for 120ps deficit with Panamera GTS. Did I tell you near-Turbo level horsepower is safely achievable with a simple tune?

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

We did look at the Panny Cross Turismo and it is a lot more money and less practical than the RS6. We get pretty sweet pricing in Canada for the RS6. Ours well optioned, comes in just under 100k USD before taxes, and dealer markups are illegal in Canada. The Panamera Cross Turismo Turbo-S (not even the top E-hybrid), which is built on the same platform as the RS6 and uses the same engine tuned for +20hp, is ~80k USD more than the RS6 once optioned. The GTS, the next level down, has less of a price gap being "only" 40k USD more than the RS6 but offers significantly less performance than the RS6 (-118hp). And my wife does love her Audis

[Tecnniqe]

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

I think there’s some major lens distortion going on with this - like it was taken with a fish eye lens or something

Ah, is that why it looks like a blobfish