M4 Convertible - Celebrating the F83 and its uniqueness

[UNivek]

Originally Posted by Hoppyumr

Nice, I've got two car seats in back right now for a 6 year old and a 2 year old. The 2 year old doesn't 100% get the hair whipping around in her face yet. The 6 year old, however, loves it and wants me to go faster all the time - only in this car though, the rest of the time she calls us out for speeding; I think I'll have to make sure she gets a non sorry cat when she turns 16, or I'll have a problem in my hands. 🤣

Haha. Ya when they can see the speedometer and understand what the road signs mean, those are fun conversations

M4 is perfect for family of 4. As much as I wanted the 911, legroom aside, it doesn't have headrest for the backseat so not very safe once they grow pass that seat-back.

[JPOWER]

Originally Posted by icebiker

Champagne Quartz + Cohiba + 6MT. 1 of 4 globally. Can't wait for warmer weather!

Hey,

Let me know if you need any parts since i am parting out my F83.

FULL AWE TRACK EDITION EXHAUST WITH BLACK CHROME TIPS
PSM REAR DIFFUSER WITHOUT THE UNDER TRAY SINCE IT GOT DAMAGED
GINTANI DOWNPIPES
INJEN INTAKES
BAV SOUND FULL INTERIOR SPEAKERS
CARBON DOOR HANDLES
CARBON EMERGENCY BRAKE
CARBON RADIO COVER
CARBON PADDLE SHIFTER EXTENSIONS
CARBON INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE COVERS
WIND DEFLECTOR OEM

LMK KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS

[Eurosonly]

Originally Posted by JPOWER

Hey,

Let me know if you need any parts since i am parting out my F83.

FULL AWE TRACK EDITION EXHAUST WITH BLACK CHROME TIPS
PSM REAR DIFFUSER WITHOUT THE UNDER TRAY SINCE IT GOT DAMAGED
GINTANI DOWNPIPES
INJEN INTAKES
BAV SOUND FULL INTERIOR SPEAKERS
CARBON DOOR HANDLES
CARBON EMERGENCY BRAKE
CARBON RADIO COVER
CARBON PADDLE SHIFTER EXTENSIONS
CARBON INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE COVERS
WIND DEFLECTOR OEM

LMK KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS

do you ship?

[JPOWER]

Originally Posted by Eurosonly

do you ship?

I wasn't planning on it . some things i need to swap with stock parts like exhaust, Door hanldes, emergency brake

[ajh77]

Just came across this thread for F83's. My convertible top has scratches on the top of it only on the driver side.

Has anyone experienced scratches from top operation ?

I am bringing the car to the dealer next week since still under warranty but I am curious to know if others have had this issue and what was the fix that the dealer did to correct ?

Thank you!

[Hoppyumr]

Originally Posted by ajh77

Just came across this thread for F83's. My convertible top has scratches on the top of it only on the driver side.

Has anyone experienced scratches from top operation ?

I am bringing the car to the dealer next week since still under warranty but I am curious to know if others have had this issue and what was the fix that the dealer did to correct ?

Thank you!

No scratches here and I put the top down all the time.

I've heard of the plastic connecting piece breaking and scratching the crap out of the top, so maybe that happened earlier if you bought it from someone like that.?.

[sna66]

Anyone selling a smart top?

[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by sna66

Anyone selling a smart top?

If you buy one new go straight to manufacturer and avoid Vivid Racing.

[N44RP]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

If you buy one new go straight to manufacturer and avoid Vivid Racing.

Why’s that?

[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by N44RP

Why’s that?

They may promise to ship it but not actually ship it and have terrible customer service.

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1462701

I had to dispute the charge through my credit card company after ordering from Vivid Racing, who never sent the product or issued a refund despite promises. Big waste of time. I later ordered direct from the manufacturer and got the product within about a week.

[N44RP]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

They may promise to ship it but not actually ship it and have terrible customer service.

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1462701

I had to dispute the charge through my credit card company after ordering from Vivid Racing, who never sent the product or issued a refund despite promises. Big waste of time. I later ordered direct from the manufacturer and got the product within about a week.

Ah that stinks
I think I waited a couple weeks from them. I know the email you’re referring to but didn’t pay much mind to it.

[rezilient]

Hey vert gang, maybe I should ask in here.

Has anyone done a F83 (convertible) full race build? I was trying to find a project like this online, but nobody seems to have done it. In short, I'm thinking about what would happen if you were to physically remove the convertible roof and glass from a F83 to save weight, install a roll cage, and make it into a full on (or close to it) race car? Think Miata, but with a S55. It would theoretically be lighter than a F80 or F82 and I've also heard that the rear suspension (anti swaybar) is stronger to support the stowed roof weight.

Sorry, just a crazy hair-brained idea that me and a like minded family member were discussing this evening and thought I'd ask the brain trust here. Merry Christmas!

Pic of my F83 below.

[N44RP]

Originally Posted by rezilient

Hey vert gang, maybe I should ask in here.

Has anyone done a F83 (convertible) full race build? I was trying to find a project like this online, but nobody seems to have done it. In short, I'm thinking about what would happen if you were to physically remove the convertible roof and glass from a F83 to save weight, install a roll cage, and make it into a full on (or close to it) race car? Think Miata, but with a S55. It would theoretically be lighter than a F80 or F82 and I've also heard that the rear suspension (anti swaybar) is stronger to support the stowed roof weight.

Sorry, just a crazy hair-brained idea that me and a like minded family member were discussing this evening and thought I'd ask the brain trust here. Merry Christmas!

Pic of my F83 below.

I may be wrong but I believe the hardtop is the least heavy part of the car. The added weight comes from all the structural beefing they did to the chassis.
So I don’t think it could theoretically ever be lighter than the coupe/sedan regardless of whether that tops been ripped off or not.

Just not in its bones

[rezilient]

Originally Posted by N44RP

I may be wrong but I believe the hardtop is the least heavy part of the car. The added weight comes from all the structural beefing they did to the chassis.
So I don’t think it could theoretically ever be lighter than the coupe/sedan regardless of whether that tops been ripped off or not.

Just not in its bones

Dang. I know the F83 specific seats (with neck heating stuff) weigh a lot, so switching to light seat and removing the rears should help. I'm curious what else is different though.

[icebiker]

Originally Posted by rezilient

Pic of my F83 below.

Looks nice! I see you have the 513 18" rims like me, but sits lower than mine. Is that because you've lowered it? Or just the way the car sits on the turns when weight transfers to right side on left turns?

[rezilient]

Originally Posted by icebiker

Looks nice! I see you have the 513 18" rims like me, but sits lower than mine. Is that because you've lowered it? Or just the way the car sits on the turns when weight transfers to right side on left turns?

Hey, thanks! It's on Macht Schnell springs which lowers it pretty significantly. Here is a before and after pic. Also did the front antisway bar from H&R.

[icebiker]

@rezilient very nice!! Thanks for the pics. Gives me something to think about 🧐

[Bettertomorrow]

Thank you for picture!
Looking at that picture made me want to get springs more!

Macht Schnell seems to have one for all F8x. But F83 stock spring rates are diff from F82. One spring model can't or shouldn't cover all?

EMD doesn't seem to have one for F83

HR does seem to have one for F83 but drops seem too big.

Eibach is another option, selling separate springs for F83, apart from F80 & F82. But it's all sold out.

[sna66]

The f83 checked all the boxes for me like no other car in my budget, it's like Goldilocks syndrome. It's a bimmer, it's not as long as an m6, not short as a 235i, hard top, 400hp to rear wheels, dct, M engineering, rear seats- not for passengers, I just can't see myself in a roadster, no Miata, boxster, z4, etc - just not for me. I'm pretty happy with mines and plan on keeping it for a few more years, I'd consider moving on to a 992 convertible or a g83 (black to blend in with the soft roof and grill) can't really think of anything else.

[Stansharp]

Originally Posted by KzrSoze

Spent practically the whole summer driving with the top down, we've had incredible weather in the Northwest. Hell,some days on the way into work, 5am, top down on the freeway, I'm sure people thought I was batshit crazy but the car is awesome and I smile everytime I get in it. F80, F82, F83, something for everyone, but your missing out if you haven't gone topless in an F83.

Haha, I have to agree with you all the way.
I don't mind what others think, it's such a blast on those sunny days with the top down and in M mode.
Sounds and feels awesome.

[Stansharp]

Originally Posted by ciaranob

Here's some color variations

Hi ciaranob.
Here's a color that's not shown in your pic.

[Joy15779]

Hi mates!

I have an M4 Convertible with:

eVenturi Intake
Akrapovic SKAT DP
OPF Filters replaced with Ragazzon direct pipes
DORCH HPFP
M5 Injectors
KRATOS Turbos
Okada Plasma Coils
Mishimoto IC
Mishimoto Water radiator
Mishimoto Oil radiator
TOYO R888R
HCP Perfomance ECU Stage 3
Performance file on DCT

Do you have any suggestion for internal/exterior?

Audio is also very good Harman

Thanks