[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by Berzerker

Shortcut access is unchanged, that's still there.

They redesigned the home screen a bit removing the "tiles" and giving you maps by default with a set of 2 "widgets" you can scroll through on the right. This meant they needed to move the left-side shortcuts, so they put them on the bottom bar.

Here's an image of what it looks like:

Here's the home screen from an LCI G82. Looks the same to me (I don't see the main screen with the map, new tile system, or the shortcuts at the bottom.

[jrhav]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

Here's the home screen from an LCI G82. Looks the same to me (I don't see the main screen with the map, new tile system, or the shortcuts at the bottom.

See this video -- seems like the 'M' version of the 8.5 software is different than the 'standard' 8.5.

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by jrhav

See this video -- seems like the 'M' version of the 8.5 software is different than the 'standard' 8.5.

I saw this as well. I don't understand what the point of the upgrade to 8.5 is if they're just going to skin it (basically) like iD8. Sure the processor is faster, but I have no issues with the speed of the current UI. For non M cars it's a pretty big upgrade from a style and usability standpoint, but I'm just at a loss with the M model direction.

[Berzerker]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

I saw this as well. I don't understand what the point of the upgrade to 8.5 is if they're just going to skin it (basically) like iD8. Sure the processor is faster, but I have no issues with the speed of the current UI. For non M cars it's a pretty big upgrade from a style and usability standpoint, but I'm just at a loss with the M model direction.

It's very disjointed, that's for sure. Upgrading it to iDrive 8.5 base with the faster processor is definitely welcome, but I guess they thought the iDrive 8 interface felt more "M" than what you get with default 8.5.

Honestly, the only thing I'd want from 8.5 is the climate control, and they have that in the LCI model, so as long as it's that + some extra speed, I think it's fine.

[automaz_]

New video is up

https://linktw.in/VLUYha

[automaz_]

Oh mannn OEm carbon just hits different

I didn’t get the carbon exterior package with my build because by the time I wanted it … car was in production

I have all the pieces now except the front bumper scoops which I’ll get when I install front mount intakes

[utsteve98]

Is the carbon rear spoiler larger than the black standard?

[Soylent]

Originally Posted by automaz_

Oh mannn OEm carbon just hits different

I didn’t get the carbon exterior package with my build because by the time I wanted it … car was in production

I have all the pieces now except the front bumper scoops which I’ll get when I install front mount intakes

What do you mean? Did they change the weave?

[automaz_]

Originally Posted by Soylent

What do you mean? Did they change the weave?

I was initially going to just get all the pieces from r44 or somewhere but ended up going OEM to prevent any fitment issues and am glad I did haha

Weave is the same as before

[automaz_]

Originally Posted by utsteve98

Is the carbon rear spoiler larger than the black standard?

That’s the only piece I got aftermarket from r44 since it’s just in with 3m tape

[Soylent]

Originally Posted by automaz_

I was initially going to just get all the pieces from r44 or somewhere but ended up going OEM to prevent any fitment issues and am glad I did haha

Weave is the same as before

Gotcha. I had the R44 duckbill on my previous G82 and it blended well.

[automaz_]

Originally Posted by Soylent

Gotcha. I had the R44 duckbill on my previous G82 and it blended well.

I was initially going to get that one but I got the “m4 style”

[automaz_]

A week later and finally finished

Full ppf
Full body ceramic coated
Wheels ceramic coated
Tinted

… I ended up changing the emblem to gloss back as I did not like the 2025 emblem

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by automaz_

A week later and finally finished

Full ppf
Full body ceramic coated
Wheels ceramic coated
Tinted

… I ended up changing the emblem to gloss back as I did not like the 2025 emblem

Looks great, congrats!

[///M_Sandman]

Originally Posted by automaz_

A week later and finally finished

Full ppf
Full body ceramic coated
Wheels ceramic coated
Tinted

… I ended up changing the emblem to gloss back as I did not like the 2025 emblem

Looks great and yes the black emblem does look great on your M4. I'm kinda partial to the new badge for my BSM '25 M4. Had the black emblem on my BSM F82 and kinda didn't like how it kinda disappeared and blended in. But on your's it makes it pop!

[automaz_]

Originally Posted by ///M_Sandman

Looks great and yes the black emblem does look great on your M4. I'm kinda partial to the new badge for my BSM '25 M4. Had the black emblem on my BSM F82 and kinda didn't like how it kinda disappeared and blended in. But on your's it makes it pop!

I hope you got with the stealth ppf brotha your car would look sick with it

Initially I wanted to get BSM and then stealth ppf

[///M_Sandman]

Originally Posted by automaz_

I hope you got with the stealth ppf brotha your car would look sick with it

Initially I wanted to get BSM and then stealth ppf

I did not end up going with stealth, though I was close to getting it, I ended up feeling like it was just going to be a phase I was going through. Kept her standard BSM. Who knows, maybe down the road I will change my mind again!?

[automaz_]

Originally Posted by ///M_Sandman

I did not end up going with stealth, though I was close to getting it, I ended up feeling like it was just going to be a phase I was going through. Kept her standard BSM. Who knows, maybe down the road I will change my mind again!?

I could see that happening to hahah I ran through these exact thought when choosing my color

[BIGW0RM]

Has anyone had a chance to compare the LCI head lights vs the older laser ones yet? Output wise.

Anyone have experience with both yet?

[breezyrc15]

Originally Posted by automaz_

I hope you got with the stealth ppf brotha your car would look sick with it

Initially I wanted to get BSM and then stealth ppf

Can we get night time interior lighting shots?

[f30dreamin]

Originally Posted by automaz_

A week later and finally finished

Full ppf
Full body ceramic coated
Wheels ceramic coated
Tinted

… I ended up changing the emblem to gloss back as I did not like the 2025 emblem

Congrats! Would you mind sharing with me where you went to get your car PPF’ed. Noticed you are in Chicago as well. Could you also share cost? If you don’t want to post it, feel free to dm me. I have a car on order and trying to narrow it down as to where I should take it.

Thanks

[automaz_]

Originally Posted by f30dreamin

Congrats! Would you mind sharing with me where you went to get your car PPF’ed. Noticed you are in Chicago as well. Could you also share cost? If you don’t want to post it, feel free to dm me. I have a car on order and trying to narrow it down as to where I should take it.

Thanks

I’ll have a YouTube video posted tomorrow with my review and pricing. I’ll send you the link once posted !

I got so many quotes before I went here haha