First real Silverstone II M4 spotted bare [pics]

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by sunsweet

I prefer the clean and flowing lines of my Silverstone II M3.

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I think what makes SSII look a bit better on your particular E9X (..although it's still a boring color by comparison) are the differences in the character of the hood design. There's a more pronounced bulge and black hood vents to break up the sea of SSII. Add your CF roof to the mix, and those are all design elements that give the color a bit of character since the color itself lacks that. The SSII E90 M3 used in the sedan comparo thread looks equally as boring as this F82 M4.

Nice car BTW!

[bplewis24]

Originally Posted by nick3753

I'm not a huge fan of the new look in general, but how can you judge looks based on poor quality photos of a dirty prototype car with mismatched wheels on a dreary day?

I was wondering the same thing. Plus, I saw a couple posts saying all SS cars look bad. Since I'm not familiar with SS as a color (my car is titanium silver), I wanted to see how it compared and came across this thread with pics: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...30&postcount=8

Looks a lot better, IMO.

[nesrevival]

I like e92 better..

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by bplewis24

I was wondering the same thing. Plus, I saw a couple posts saying all SS cars look bad. Since I'm not familiar with SS as a color (my car is titanium silver), I wanted to see how it compared and came across this thread with pics: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...30&postcount=8

Looks a lot better, IMO.

I don't know that anybody said SSII looks bad.........I admittedly may have missed a post or two...........but there are people who consider the color boring.

[Chill72]

Originally Posted by sunsweet

Quite embarrassing but "atrocious" is the correct word. I cannot imagine that bmw did not have some internal war over how bad this engine sounds. I think this is the worst sounding turbo engine I have ever heard.

I think it sounds pretty good, it has a distinct tone. Different from E92 for sure but I like both.

Besides, making such a dumb comment as "worst sounding turbo engine ever" consider this: most euro cars are turbo diesel 4 bangers, all transport trucks are turbo diesel, there are lots of gasoline 4 bangers which are nearly silent.

To say that M4 sounds the worst of all of those is just plain stupid.

[Chill72]

Originally Posted by nesrevival

I like e92 better..

MOTO

[ybbiz34]

I prefer the F30 3er's M Sport rear bumper with M Performance rear diffuser.

With the M4, I'm surprised that there are no fins or anything aggressive going on in the mid-section of the rear bumper/diffuser.

Yet there is too much going on with the outer portions of that rear bumper/diffuser. Takes my attention away from the quad pipes, which seem way too understated.

[aussiem3]

Originally Posted by ///M235i

Good, so it's not just me. Looks like a souped up quad exhaust 4 series at this point. What is it missing? I can't tell. Is this maybe a "stripper" M4?

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Actualy it looks cheaper than a ///M3-E92 !
But sometimes i see a 4 series when i drive to work and each time i think...wow this is a big car,looks way bigger than a E92 and when i have a side view of it the angle of the cabin and hood...looks like there is something wrong ...the change of the angle of the hood and cabin looks like it's way to strong..hood jumps to strong down,actualy it's hard to explain ,but the change of this angle i realy don't like

Originally Posted by sunsweet

I prefer the clean and flowing lines and proportions of my Silverstone II M3.

Something amiss on the boot. Wide expanse looks plain and cheap from the rear. Even the side gill badging looks cheap and an ad-on. More boy-racer front with all those air intakes, and at this stage it is very hard to say what colour would complement the contour of this car. From the looks of it, a light colour like silver is a big no because it highlights specially the boot. A strong and vibrant colour maybe.

The E92 design is so harmonious and flows from the lights to the rear. I love my SSII too.

+1

[V8FunNaturally]

Originally Posted by Chill72

I think it sounds pretty good, it has a distinct tone. Different from E92 for sure but I like both.

Besides, making such a dumb comment as "worst sounding turbo engine ever" consider this: most euro cars are turbo diesel 4 bangers, all transport trucks are turbo diesel, there are lots of gasoline 4 bangers which are nearly silent.

To say that M4 sounds the worst of all of those is just plain stupid.

I said : "I think this is the worst sounding turbo engine I have ever heard."
Taking my statement out of context and insulting me because I expressed what is my opinion makes you a DUMB Idiot and a stupid Troll.

I was obviously comparing with turbo engines sound of other performance cars ( Nissan GT-R, Porsche Turbo, etc..) not lawnmowers, buses or vans.

[aussiem3]

Originally Posted by sunsweet

Quite embarrassing but "atrocious" is the correct word. I cannot imagine that bmw did not have some internal war over how bad this engine sounds. I think this is the worst sounding turbo engine I have ever heard.

Raspy and resonating ... terrible. Sounds bit like a Mitsubishi Evo.

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by sunsweet

I prefer the clean and flowing lines and proportions of my Silverstone II M3.

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That's just flat-out gorgeous. The E9X M3 has really aged beautifully (with respect to the exterior, at least).

I'm holding out hope that these are just unflattering photos as the LCI F80 M3 is very much on my radar.

I disagree that silver generally is a boring or "Camry" color. Sure it's on the understated/classy side but silver can look very menacing and can help show off a car's lines.

May I present Exhibit A:

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...gt-silver.html

. . . and B:

http://modifiedcars.biz/iridium-silv...y-mode-carbon/

[Chill72]

Originally Posted by sunsweet

I said : "I think this is the worst sounding turbo engine I have ever heard."
Taking my statement out of context and insulting me because I expressed what is my opinion makes you a DUMB Idiot and a stupid Troll.

I was obviously comparing with turbo engines sound of other performance cars ( Nissan GT-R, Porsche Turbo, etc..) not lawnmowers.

Why so serious? I'm clearly smarter than you.

Another 13 M3 owner...when will it stop.

[hwelvaar]

Originally Posted by ///M235i

Good, so it's not just me. Looks like a souped up quad exhaust 4 series at this point.

Isn't that what all Ms are about ? Souped up versions of base models...

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by sunsweet

I was obviously comparing with turbo engines sound of other performance cars ( Nissan GT-R, Porsche Turbo, etc..) not lawnmowers.

V6's and Flat 6's tend to have different sound characteristics than I6's. I mean, the E46 ///M3 is a prime example. It's an engine note that you either love or you hate.........raspy and rackety sounding (..which I love BTW!). The S65 does sound the best to me, and I'll miss the motor, but I am going to love this S55 powered car.

[swanson]

Originally Posted by hwelvaar

Isn't that what all Ms are about ? Souped up versions of base models...

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

I disagree that silver generally is a boring or "Camry" color. Sure it's on the understated/classy side but silver can look very menacing and can help show off a car's lines.

FWIW, Benz's look very good in silver. The angular lines of the car go well with the color. BMW lines are softer and the cars are more curvy by comparison.

[M4Trojan]

Seems to me that people are overreacting to a few bad pictures (again). I'll admit the car certainly doesn't look its best in those shots, but I have no doubt that it will be stunning once we all see it in person.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by M4Trojan

Seems to me that people are overreacting to a few bad pictures (again). I'll admit the car certainly doesn't look its best in those shots, but I have no doubt that it will be stunning once we all see it in person.

Well unlike YMB (...a color which also received a lot of criticism), we all tend to have real world experience seeing SSII in person, so a lot can be drawn from that.

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

FWIW, Benz's look very good in silver. The angular lines of the car go well with the color. BMW lines are softer and the cars are more curvy by comparison.

I agree with that.

I tried to post a link of a 911 too, which has softer lines.

My F30 M Sport 335i looked great in Glacier Silver (which I ended up liking more than Titanium). I honestly wish the F30 M Sport front bumper had ended up on the F80 M3 and the F80 M3's front bumper on the F30. That does not read well but you get the idea.

[V8FunNaturally]

Originally Posted by Chill72

Why so serious? I'm clearly smarter than you.

Another 13 M3 owner...when will it stop.

I think your response just shows how arrogant you are. Keep fooling yourself.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

I agree with that.

I tried to post a link of a 911 too, which has softer lines.

My F30 M Sport 335i looked great in Glacier Silver (which I ended up liking more than Titanium). I honestly wish the F30 M Sport front bumper had ended up on the F80 M3 and the F80 M3's front bumper on the F30. That does not read well but you get the idea.

You and I both (..well the former, not the latter ). The F30 M-Sport front bumper is a really nicely designed piece.

[John 070]

Originally Posted by ///M235i

Good, so it's not just me. Looks like a souped up quad exhaust 4 series at this point. What is it missing? I can't tell. Is this maybe a "stripper" M4?

The straight lined hood is awful. Again, stylistically, the roundel should move when the hood is opened. Bring back hoods that open forward!!