[Nate.G82]

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.

[nosbocaj]

I like it, but not enough to go through the effort of doing the swap.

[JeetG80x]

Pass.

[Galandel]

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.

[DO444]

Originally Posted by M3JetPilot

Seeing more and more of these and was wondering if the look is growing on the G80 fans. I know initially it seemed to have many detractors who liked the original look. I’m actually surprised at how many I see posted on various sites. What does this G80 forum say?

I used to be like some of these guys that say stay stock, but really if you like it, it doesn’t matter.

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.

[DO444]

Originally Posted by M3JetPilot

This pic is interesting. When you really look at it all the ADRO kit did was pinch the grills top and bottom, and add their own styling to the fangs. There isn’t a whole lot that could be changed because the whole car seems to be designed starting from those grills. I can see why many would prefer the original design.

In a comparison like this, I really like the adro.
It looks good imo.

I don’t think it is night and day better than stock though.

[DO444]

Originally Posted by 1209582

looks like vorsteiner is working on one

Ok, THIS IS IT!

[Kev.k]

I like it on the M4, but not at £4000 + paint and fitting.

Would need to be half that price to tempt me.

[xxyion]

Originally Posted by Kev.k

I like it on the M4, but not at £4000 + paint and fitting.

Would need to be half that price to tempt me.

Yeah i agree. I personally really like it, and it with my Boston Green i think would look REALLY good. Like with anything on these cars, i find color really makes a difference and i think the Adro bumper looks better on darker colors than on lighter ones. Saw one in black on Facebook and thought it looked awesome. Someone else had it in BRG and i thought that looked amazing.

But yeah...for 4000$...bit steep for me.

[Mike02z]

I don’t hate it but don’t love it either.

[Galandel]

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.

[Kev.k]

Originally Posted by Galandel

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.

A bucktoothed shark?

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.

[nordmanmg]

I don't know why they have to overcomplicate it

[CC M3C X]

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.

['Cane]

Originally Posted by nordmanmg

I don't know why they have to overcomplicate it

You have made an ugly aftermarket grill even worse.

[nordmanmg]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

You have made an ugly aftermarket grill even worse.

Mission accomplished 😂😂😂

[Mike02z]

The original Chevy Catfish….

[gc.g80brg]

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.

[bri1042]

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.

[SwankPeRFection]

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. 🙄

[yoandry]

Even if its free, I wouldn't take it. Ugly as hell at least on m3.

[SwankPeRFection]

Originally Posted by yoandry

Even if its free, I wouldn't take it. Ugly as hell at least on m3.

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.