04-24-2023, 09:38 AM | #23 |
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I think for every element it attempts to "fix" it introduces another design flaw to take its place. I've seen the side profile of an Adro G82 in person and the first thing I thought was Infiniti. No mental gymnastics, no pondering, the first thought that protruded my mind was: Infiniti. I've seen these bumpers all over instagram and the only people I see that say it's a massive improvement over stock are non-owners.
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04-24-2023, 09:39 AM | #24 |
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I like it, but not enough to go through the effort of doing the swap.
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04-24-2023, 11:10 AM | #25 |
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04-24-2023, 11:30 AM | #26 |
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My other concern with it is what happens in the wind tunnel. There is most likely more wind drag across the longer nose and more downforce, and what about how the wind goes under that lower front lip. I know the BMW front has extensive wind tunnel testing, and wouldn't buy the Adro for that alone unless they had verifiable numbers the aero dynamics aren't screwed up now.
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04-24-2023, 11:47 AM | #27 | |
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Personally I think the new g80/82 do look good with mods, and the Adro is a great look imo. It does change the front to almost be unrecognizable to the new g80/82 imo so that may or not be what you want. I think they did a good job with it, but what I like even more is a nice lip spoiler, the new m3cs open grill and some side skirts. The mhc stuff is really nice and I would buy those, but all I can find is about $1799 a piece and that’s a bit steep for me atm. Almost went with some alibaba knock offs, but they did not have the mhc front lip style, only vorsteiner. Basically, if you like the look. Do it! As for the adro, I think the general consensus is that it’s not going to be that commonly seen and is more of a lateral move looks wise, if at all. And again, that may or may not make it more attractive to you depending on your style. |
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It looks good imo. I don’t think it is night and day better than stock though. |
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01-02-2024, 04:13 PM | #31 | |
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But yeah...for 4000$...bit steep for me. |
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01-02-2024, 04:17 PM | #32 |
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I don’t hate it but don’t love it either.
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01-02-2024, 04:42 PM | #33 |
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Personal opinion. Looks like a catfish. I think stock the car looks like a shark, so going down to a catfish is a huge drop-off.
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I really like the original on the m3, but the front end looks short on the M4 because of the huge door and rear quarter. I think this helps. Doesn’t suit the m3 at all though. But at £4000 ($5100) it’s hard to justify. |
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01-04-2024, 11:18 AM | #36 |
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The press release shot of the G8X’s coming at the camera on the track are what sold me on the car. They are going to be varying opinions as with anything but personally, I love the front end of the car. More so now that I have owned it for a little over a year. I can’t get into any of the aftermarket grills and especially this front and makeover. Just my two cents.
Edit: I should clarify. Not what sold me but what initially peaked my interest in the car. The entire package would be what sold me. |
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03-11-2024, 06:47 AM | #40 |
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I just can't look at this adro bumper... Fugly .. how to properly kill the look of the M3 and look like a hyundai/audi/catfish.
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03-11-2024, 07:14 AM | #41 |
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I try not to criticize other folks' decisions with their mods. Choices on Wing size, wrap colors, etc...
After 3 years, I'm still right in the middle on the stock grille discussions and this would not be the solution for me to like the front of my car more. The 3 box/RWD architecture of the 3 and 4 series BMWs is very well executed when it comes to proportions, and adding length to the front end is problematic, just like the shorter front end of the new 5 doesn't look quite right. |
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03-11-2024, 03:10 PM | #42 |
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Only color that bumper looks good in is black. Then you don’t see the Challenger front end as much. 😂
And shame on Adro for making only one version where you’re stuck running the stupid radar cruise module cover whether you have that option on the car or not. Novice ass mistake on that one. 🙄 |
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03-12-2024, 03:08 PM | #44 |
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That’s actually painted all wrong on some of fins on the sides and bottom. If they didn’t do it on purpose, the body shop that painted it, didn’t bother to look up what should and shouldn’t have been changed from all black.
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