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Another one of those "design concepts". And it has one thing in common with 99% of the others: They changed the grills to be horizontal. It just doesn't work and looks like crap.
If you are really that annoyed with the grill, there are two options: Option one if you want it "cheap", i.e. only a front bumper change, then you have to keep the grill vertical. Sure, make it smaller, change the outline a bit or whatever, but the whole front end is designed to work with a vertical kidney. The design just doesn't work if you take out a single piece and change it. Option two if you really, really want horizontal kidneys, is to also change the whole frontend incl at least the hood and maybe fenders and even lights. But at that point do you really want to buy an M3? Or aren't you just better off buying a different model or brand entirely? |
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My struggle with all these "post-design" attempts is they do not consider key function elements such as crash worthiness and aerodynamics (cooling airflow).
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Same for me, however in my case it more than the looks.
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Thanks for sharing, it is a very interesting analysis of the design language. I would have liked to hear his take on the M4 also though .
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I have never tracked a car in my life. I always say I want to but just never got around to it. I just like to have a sweet looking ride for a daily with some balls and the ability to hit the mountains on the weekends. Im also huge on connection with the vehicle.
Im also a giant with a newborn soon so things like an M2 or 911 are pretty much out. F8x failed on the connection to the vehicle but was beautiful and ballsy. I fear the G80 will be ballsy but not stimulate me in any other way. |
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I was one of the forum members 'hating' on the grilles over the past 1+ years.
Love my M2C so much that I was content to just drive the piss out of it until the the G87 M2C rolled out. The G80/82 was then actually released and, in an odd way, the new design made my F87 M2C seem kind of 'tired.' NOT dissing the M2C. Just saying, I was oddly drawn to the new design of the G80 M3C. Getting to the punchline, I submitted my G80 M3C build to my dealership last week. I think it will be a great ride . . . but, if not, there will still always be the G87 M2C. ///AVM |
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You cost me $12K+ in the MPE and MP coilovers on my M2C . . . and now I see a fucking MRSP of about $90K with the M3C you wanted me to get. With friends like you . . . It better be a damn good car!!! ///AVM |
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Thank you sir . . . total crap shoot, as I have never seen or driven the G80. JCZ5 did seriously influence all of my decisions as, for example, I never imagined purchasing a car with orange seats. At any rate, I am optimistic it will be a nice ride. ///AVM |
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