Bimmerpost
3
/
4 Series
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
2019+ BMW 3 AND 4-SERIES FORUMS (G2x Generation) General G20 Sedan / G22 Coupe / G26 Gran Coupe Discussions First Look: M Performance Parts for G20 3 Series

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      10-03-2018, 05:04 PM   #111
Chihuahua
Brigadier General
Chihuahua's Avatar
4011
Rep
3,171
Posts

Drives: E30 329iS, E65 Alpina B7
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ATL

iTrader: (0)

Door decal is hideous. Everything else I like.
Appreciate 0
      10-03-2018, 06:09 PM   #112
rolltidef32
National Championship #17 and Counting!
rolltidef32's Avatar
793
Rep
1,508
Posts

Drives: 2018 BMW i3s and 2019 X5
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Atlanta, GA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by e92ben View Post
Hahaha. I've been in the game for 17 years. Have owned 3 e36 m3s. e30 m3. E46 m3. E39 m5. E60 m5. E90 328i. E92 335i. E92 m3. E92 335is. F30 328i. F10 535i. E28 535is. Z4m. The list is as long as it gets. Current stable is e24 635csi (mtech manual 50k miles) f10 m5. F10 535i (wife) and ACS3 e46 M3 (AC Schnitzer original press car from the early 2000s). No where near noob status buddy. Also Lexus has always tried to bench mark bmw. Key word tried. They've never got close. Especially to the 3 series. All the iS garbage never compared. They have tried had I'll give them that. Just not close. The point is. The car looks like the Kia. Especially the new Z4. Sooooooooo similar to the Kia stingers front end. Everyone has their own opinion. Die hard bmw fan here. I just don't like what I see. I'm sure over time everyone will settle down and their eyes will adjust to the new model. I'll most likely end up buying one lol. Just not crazy about the looks.
I'm saying that it's more like the other way around. The Z4 for example, has been in development for a number of years; too long. It's more likely that someone from the BMW design team left for Kia, much like an Audi exec defected to Hyundai (Genesis), the Stinger went into swift development to finish the cosmetics, then beat the Z4 to market. This happens all the time.

Lexus has tried very hard, as you point out, to reproduce the BMW aesthetic, but to me they are still lame as hell and not sexy at all.

BMW has the aggressive sport sedan look down to a science and have for years. Maybe it'll grow on you. I'm holding out for the i4.

Nice stable you've had there!
__________________
2018 i3s - Melbourne Red, Tera World, Ceramic Film all windows

Packs: Technology, Driver Assistance, HK Audio, Park Distance Control
Appreciate 0
      10-03-2018, 06:16 PM   #113
rolltidef32
National Championship #17 and Counting!
rolltidef32's Avatar
793
Rep
1,508
Posts

Drives: 2018 BMW i3s and 2019 X5
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Atlanta, GA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by ska///235i View Post
13 year owner of diff bmws, if you like the new look good for you mate, but doesnt mean others cant comment on how horrible the designs are
I don't understand how, if you've owned BMWs over the years, someone can call the G-- ugly?

The F-- by most accounts have been terrible. I wasn't even totally fond of my old F32, even in M Sport with a red interior. I think the non-M Sport G20 may have some issues with that front bumper, but the M Sport looks attractive enough with the right wheels; definitely more aggressive looking than the Merc or Audi, which I find downright flaccid. The C Class looks nice, but a bit metro to me.

Maybe the G20 will grow on you if you even remotely liked the F30.
__________________
2018 i3s - Melbourne Red, Tera World, Ceramic Film all windows

Packs: Technology, Driver Assistance, HK Audio, Park Distance Control
Appreciate 0
      10-03-2018, 07:16 PM   #114
Teutonic
Colonel
Teutonic's Avatar
No_Country
2706
Rep
2,350
Posts

Drives: BMW
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Canada

iTrader: (0)

Those wheel bags are for sure Performance Parts...
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 0
      10-03-2018, 10:33 PM   #115
itofigari
Second Lieutenant
itofigari's Avatar
United_States
175
Rep
298
Posts

Drives: 2018 F80 M3 CP| MW / SO
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Austin, TX

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by alphawawa View Post
All I care about is that the wheels from the 2002 Hommage Concept will now be available for purchase as Style 795M.
Quote:
Originally Posted by alphawawa View Post
All I care about is that the wheels from the 2002 Hommage Concept will now be available for purchase as Style 795M.
Yessir
__________________
Wood is Good
Appreciate 0
      10-03-2018, 11:16 PM   #116
blankito
Private
blankito's Avatar
Canada
51
Rep
72
Posts

Drives: BMW 435i M Performance
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Montreal, QC

iTrader: (0)

I like it! Now show me the next 4 series
Appreciate 0
      10-04-2018, 12:05 AM   #117
enigma01
Fight On!
enigma01's Avatar
United_States
109
Rep
325
Posts

Drives: e92 M3; g30 530e
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Rancho Santa Fe

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by rolltidef32 View Post
I'm saying that it's more like the other way around. The Z4 for example, has been in development for a number of years; too long. It's more likely that someone from the BMW design team left for Kia, much like an Audi exec defected to Hyundai (Genesis), the Stinger went into swift development to finish the cosmetics, then beat the Z4 to market. This happens all the time.

Lexus has tried very hard, as you point out, to reproduce the BMW aesthetic, but to me they are still lame as hell and not sexy at all.

BMW has the aggressive sport sedan look down to a science and have for years. Maybe it'll grow on you. I'm holding out for the i4.

Nice stable you've had there!
Another clueless post.

Look up Peter Schreyer, if you don't know him yet. An ex-Audi designer (responsible for iconic designs such as the TT) joined Kia more than a decade ago as the chief designer and has been responsible for many award winning designs for Kia. Your baseless accusations and conspiracy theories about some ex-BMW designer stealing Z4 concept won't win you a whole lot of credibility.

You can accuse Lexus of a lot of things, but stealing BMW's design isn't one of them. Lexus tried to replicate the driving dynamics of the 3er (with IS) and the 5er (with GS), not the looks.

I've been disappointed with a few 3ers in the past (e.g. F30 with its lack of driver involvement/excitement), but the G20 is the first one that I am disappointed in how it looks. If it drives like an ultimate driving machine, all may be forgiven. My e86 Z4MC looked goofy but it drove like a proper BMW, and I have to say it was one of my favorites.
Appreciate 0
      10-04-2018, 12:22 AM   #118
blankito
Private
blankito's Avatar
Canada
51
Rep
72
Posts

Drives: BMW 435i M Performance
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Montreal, QC

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by alphawawa View Post
Apologies for the quick and dirty 'shop, but those wheels are what should have shipped on the M2 Comp:
I loved the wheels on the G20 as soon as I saw them... but on the 2 series it is going to be CRAZY
Appreciate 1
alphawawa190.00
      10-04-2018, 07:46 AM   #119
NO611
Registered
6
Rep
3
Posts

Drives: E30
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Germany

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by GaB38riel View Post
Nobody complaining about the Audi R8/Lamborghini Huracan Sound??
Sounds like GT3 car in the back - sequentiela gearbox and whining diff
Appreciate 0
      10-04-2018, 08:42 AM   #120
itsTwigs
Vroomthusiast
itsTwigs's Avatar
United_States
282
Rep
207
Posts

Drives: 08 E92 M3/21 Toyota Tacoma OR
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Dallas, TX

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2008 BMW M3  [9.00]
2021 Toyota Tacoma  [0.00]
I don't wont a Lexus, kidney grilles are too large, and headlights are buggy... I'll stick with my F82. I doubt the M3/4 will look much better but we shall see. High chance the M4 will have unique tail lights.
Appreciate 0
      10-04-2018, 12:35 PM   #121
gemini.m3
Major
gemini.m3's Avatar
1496
Rep
1,297
Posts

Drives: 2022 M3 xDrive comp
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Miami, FL

iTrader: (8)

Once I saw the thing they did to the door handle - I can’t unsee it
Appreciate 0
      10-07-2018, 09:05 PM   #122
Rox335i
First Lieutenant
Canada
141
Rep
379
Posts

Drives: 14' 335i, 17' X6 35i
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Ottawa

iTrader: (0)

Looks like an Acura TLX a spec to me in the rear.
Appreciate 0
      10-08-2018, 12:40 PM   #123
eltoshan
Private First Class
eltoshan's Avatar
24
Rep
175
Posts

Drives: BSM M4
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Pittsburgh, PA

iTrader: (1)

Are those 225s on a 20" wheel?
Appreciate 0
      10-08-2018, 01:18 PM   #124
WestCoast76
Second Lieutenant
Switzerland
154
Rep
210
Posts

Drives: G20 M340i xdrive
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Switzerland

iTrader: (0)

M Performance exhaust planned on the M340i?
Appreciate 0
      02-23-2019, 06:55 PM   #125
Wood1122
New Member
2
Rep
19
Posts

Drives: 2015 328i xDrive
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: New York

iTrader: (0)

i dont like the new M steering wheel that comes with G20. so ugly
Appreciate 0
      02-23-2019, 08:07 PM   #126
MT4life
Lieutenant
MT4life's Avatar
576
Rep
584
Posts

Drives: 2018 340i: Last MT 3er in US
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Carolinas

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Wood1122 View Post
i dont like the new M steering wheel that comes with G20. so ugly
Agreed, f30 M sport steering wheel is a perfection. Besides the volume being on the wrong side 😂
Appreciate 1
      03-02-2019, 01:32 AM   #127
Wood1122
New Member
2
Rep
19
Posts

Drives: 2015 328i xDrive
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: New York

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by MT4life View Post
Agreed, f30 M sport steering wheel is a perfection. Besides the volume being on the wrong side 😂

so good to see someone with same opinion as mine.
Appreciate 0
      03-02-2019, 12:29 PM   #128
Mii
Lieutenant
Mii's Avatar
388
Rep
487
Posts

Drives: BMW
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: US

iTrader: (0)

M Performance Part Number and Diagram


http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=03_4944


http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=03_4617


http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=03_5039

More Accessories


http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...BMW-330i&mg=03
Appreciate 1
vicfalc09211.00
      03-03-2019, 07:02 AM   #129
vicfalc09
Second Lieutenant
vicfalc09's Avatar
211
Rep
274
Posts

Drives: M340i xDrive
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: New Jersey

iTrader: (0)

Looks like you will have to get the m performance muffler to add the carbon fiber diffuser to the m340i, given that the m340i comes with the rectangle exhaust finishers.
Appreciate 0
      03-03-2019, 07:36 AM   #130
Wills2
Barge driver
Wills2's Avatar
Ukraine
8618
Rep
12,401
Posts

Drives: 730d
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: UK

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chihuahua View Post
Door decal is hideous. Everything else I like.
Agreed, just relooked at the pictures now I'm used to the overall design and I like the MP parts apart from as you say the side blade looks odd.
__________________
730d/Z4C
Appreciate 0
      03-04-2019, 11:50 PM   #131
golf_234
Captain
318
Rep
905
Posts

Drives: E46, E90, F30
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Santa Monica

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Wood1122 View Post
so good to see someone with same opinion as mine.
Quote:
Originally Posted by MT4life View Post
Agreed, f30 M sport steering wheel is a perfection. Besides the volume being on the wrong side 😂
Honestly, like the feel of the G20 wheel a lot more (tried at dealer). Coming from someone who has the F30 M Sport every day as a daily. I agree the F30 wheel is a looker, but it is a bit thin, and light. In looks agree it is near perfect, in use I feel it is not. Also the diameter is a bit too big.
__________________
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:54 PM.




g20
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST