BMW M3 in Detail

BKsBimmer · 04-06-2007, 09:32 PM

Sorry if this is a repost. These pics are amazing though.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-m3.html

ksfrogman · 04-06-2007, 09:38 PM

Nice collection of all the photos we've seen in one place.

skierman64 · 04-06-2007, 10:58 PM

How sweet. I can't wait. I hope DSG isn't delayed too long.

swamp2 · 04-07-2007, 02:27 PM

Lightest V8 in the world - hardly, F360 and F430 are both lighter.

A 2009 model released in Europe this Sept?

Not so great of an article.

Mii · 04-07-2007, 08:35 PM

Notice some difference between the official production photos vs videos on the cup holders.

According to this picture there is no cup holder above glove compartment:

This video shows otherwise:

Is there an option not to have it in the package when ordering the car?

T Bone · 04-07-2007, 08:59 PM

I hate how the silver muffler is easily seen from almost any angle from the back.

Epacy · 04-07-2007, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by T Bone

I hate how the silver muffler is easily seen from almost any angle from the back.

Agreed, I hope that isn't on production. How does BMW not see that and thing, sh!t, we need to fix that. It is VERY unappealing. Reminds me of a 2nd rate car.

Goober M · 04-07-2007, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Epacy

Agreed, I hope that isn't on production. How does BMW not see that and thing, sh!t, we need to fix that. It is VERY unappealing. Reminds me of a 2nd rate car.

I actually like it, more "racing" style w/ an exposed muffler.

T Bone · 04-08-2007, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Goober M

I actually like it, more "racing" style w/ an exposed muffler.

Maybe if the mufflers looked nice. This muffler looks like crap. In any case, it is a design oversight that wasn't there in the E46 M3

RandyB · 04-08-2007, 06:41 AM

Just take some barbeque paint and spray her down.

Just kidding. It doesn't really bother me, but I do remember a lot of people complaining about the same thing when the new Mustang was released, after having them under the car and out of sight for so long on the previous generations. I just don't think it looks that bad.

swamp2 · 04-08-2007, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T Bone

I hate how the silver muffler is easily seen from almost any angle from the back.

+1 on that. Not much is really irking me about the car but this is a problem. I have always liked the way these cars totally hide all of their underbody features. Not so in this vehicle...

Dante · 04-08-2007, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mii

Notice some difference between the official production photos vs videos on the cup holders.

According to this picture there is no cup holder above glove compartment:

This video shows otherwise:

Is there an option not to have it in the package when ordering the car?

Cupholders are an option in europe. You get them for €110 together with a small storage compartment under the light switch. We get ripped over here, as usual!

Mii · 04-08-2007, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T Bone

I hate how the silver muffler is easily seen from almost any angle from the back.

BMW got to address this issue, paint it in black or something. The same size tire profile e.g. 245/40 (front) and 265/40 (rear) also led the rear with extra 0.25 - 0.50 inch taller compare to 245/40 (front) and 265/35 (rear). It made the car lift a bit on the rear and expose the muffler even more.

Mii · 04-08-2007, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dante

Cupholders are an option in europe. You get them for €110 together with a small storage compartment under the light switch. We get ripped over here, as usual!

Not sure if the US customers even got this option or not.

bullitt5897 · 04-09-2007, 12:10 AM

for the US, cup holders are standard!!! why because we are all selfish fat bastards that like to eat while we drive LOL!!! in america we have to have everything biggie sized! on a serious note we get alot of options standard due to the fact of the high demand for these options and we get stupid things done specially for us like crappy manuals in the M5 because we can. LOL ohhh and we have the Fonz

*ehhhhhhh*

hehe Mike

jtown · 04-09-2007, 12:51 AM

Just lower it and you won't be able to see it anymore. Problem solved.

T Bone · 04-09-2007, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mii

BMW got to address this issue, paint it in black or something. The same size tire profile e.g. 245/40 (front) and 265/40 (rear) also led the rear with extra 0.25 - 0.50 inch taller compare to 245/40 (front) and 265/35 (rear). It made the car lift a bit on the rear and expose the muffler even more.

They also need a 7-11 Slurpee size cup holder.....like they did for the E46 M3

RandyB · 04-09-2007, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullitt5897

for the US, cup holders are standard!!! why because we are all selfish fat bastards that like to eat while we drive LOL!!! in america we have to have everything biggie sized! on a serious note we get alot of options standard due to the fact of the high demand for these options and we get stupid things done specially for us like crappy manuals in the M5 because we can. LOL ohhh and we have the Fonz

*ehhhhhhh*

hehe Mike

That's just great...

I love having stuff I don't want forced upon me just because the masses think it's a great idea.

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ksfrogman Major General Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 6,749 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Nice collection of all the photos we've seen in one place. __________________

04-07-2007, 02:27 PM	#4
swamp2 Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 8,315 iTrader: (1)	Not so good Lightest V8 in the world - hardly, F360 and F430 are both lighter. A 2009 model released in Europe this Sept? Not so great of an article.

04-07-2007, 08:35 PM	#5
Mii First Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 371 iTrader: (0)	Cup holders for E92 M3? Notice some difference between the official production photos vs videos on the cup holders. According to this picture there is no cup holder above glove compartment: This video shows otherwise: Is there an option not to have it in the package when ordering the car?

04-07-2007, 08:59 PM	#6
T Bone Brigadier General Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The land where we kill baby seals Posts: 4,021 iTrader: (0)	Mufflers I hate how the silver muffler is easily seen from almost any angle from the back. __________________ "Aerodynamics are for people who cannot build engines"......Enzo Ferrari

04-06-2007, 10:58 PM	#3
skierman64 Brigadier General Drives: 2008 E92 Space Gray M3 & E36M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greater St Louis Metro area Posts: 3,069 iTrader: (1) Garage List 1998 M3 Coupe [0.00] 2008 M3 Coupe [0.00]	How sweet. I can't wait. I hope DSG isn't delayed too long.

04-08-2007, 06:41 AM	#10
RandyB Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '03 330i, '09 M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,504 iTrader: (0)	Just take some barbeque paint and spray her down. Just kidding. It doesn't really bother me, but I do remember a lot of people complaining about the same thing when the new Mustang was released, after having them under the car and out of sight for so long on the previous generations. I just don't think it looks that bad.

04-09-2007, 12:10 AM	#15
bullitt5897 Second Lieutenant Drives: is300 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: atl Posts: 249 iTrader: (0)	for the US, cup holders are standard!!! why because we are all selfish fat bastards that like to eat while we drive LOL!!! in america we have to have everything biggie sized! on a serious note we get alot of options standard due to the fact of the high demand for these options and we get stupid things done specially for us like crappy manuals in the M5 because we can. LOL ohhh and we have the Fonz ehhhhhhh hehe Mike

04-09-2007, 12:51 AM	#16
jtown Lieutenant Drives: TBD Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norcal Posts: 596 iTrader: (0)	Just lower it and you won't be able to see it anymore. Problem solved.

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