Spy photos: 2008 BMW M3 coupe fairly EXPOSED

Romo · 01-11-2007, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by josowski

For those interested in Jussi (I was speaking to him last week), he has been testing X cars in the tundra.

As far as his comments, he has bowed out lately since some contributors have been blasting his credibility.

Furthermore, he will be testing the new M3 in the Spring.

He has to come back IMHO, he did some awesome postings........

I do hope he can ignore those people and will share all those beautifull details and information where we are so anxious about

REP1KRR · 01-11-2007, 02:15 PM

Ju-u-u-ussi...Ju-u-u-ussi, come home Jussi, come home...come home-come home....

YYdoodle · 01-11-2007, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by josowski

For those interested in Jussi (I was speaking to him last week), he has been testing X cars in the tundra.

As far as his comments, he has bowed out lately since some contributors have been blasting his credibility.

Furthermore, he will be testing the new M3 in the Spring.

Nice! So if you speak with him tell him to come back

zuggerat89 · 01-11-2007, 03:41 PM

norsk becareful the sting ray is a touchy animal

RIP Steve Irwin

Last E92 M3 · 01-11-2007, 04:09 PM

nice pictures and nice comparisons.
it definately looks good on M5 bumper but you have the point. it needs its own thing. :-)
to be honest, i am not that concerned with rims considering aftermarket rims. though previous E46 competition rims were the best looking stock rims out there (at least for me it was). it's bit disappointing that mule rims don't look that great and most likely be the future stock rims if the rims on mule M5 and actualy M5 have identical rims.

keep up the good work guys. i am enjoying it!

coaster · 01-11-2007, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by josowski

For those interested in Jussi (I was speaking to him last week), he has been testing X cars in the tundra.

As far as his comments, he has bowed out lately since some contributors have been blasting his credibility.

Jussi was indeed very knowledgable but got owned on the tire issue by enigma and hasn't post since. (I think enigma showed that it was mainly the tires that allowed the CSL to post Z06 numbers.) I hope he comes back too.

jtown · 01-11-2007, 07:17 PM

Did anyone else notice the black trim around the windows?

MisterBMW · 01-11-2007, 07:20 PM

We want Jussi, we want Jussi.....

YYdoodle · 01-11-2007, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jtown

Did anyone else notice the black trim around the windows?

Yup! Looks like the shadowline trim option that's available on the european e92's. Gimme a black E92 M3 with shadowline trim and I'll tint the windows for a blacked-out look :rocks:

Like this!!

M3_CSL_E92 · 01-11-2007, 09:40 PM

Could it be possible that the coupé will look like a baby-M6 and the sedan look like an M5 regarding the bodykit ?

the m3 coupés side-skirt looks almost exactly like the m6 one and there is some resemblence (<--spelling ?) if ya look at the front bumpers, might be wrong though.

Norsk · 01-11-2007, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by zuggerat89

norsk be careful the sting ray is a touchy animal

Yep I know; I just hope it does not have the face of that Manta Ray or a krill scooping fish

It can have it's own thing, but I just hope it will look good ... as I think we all agree that the front bumper and apron of a modern sports car can make such a difference in it's look as well as it's perception.

Oh well, I hope they pull finish the final details with something nice ... If I don't like it; I guess I will stick to my 335i, I love every inch of it from every single angle

zuggerat89 · 01-12-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Norsk

Yep I know; I just hope it does not have the face of that Manta Ray or a krill scooping fish

It can have it's own thing, but I just hope it will look good ... as I think we all agree that the front bumper and apron of a modern sports car can make such a difference in it's look as well as it's perception.

Oh well, I hope they pull finish the final details with something nice ... If I don't like it; I guess I will stick to my 335i, I love every inch of it from every single angle

i love the 335i too, but the M3 is so wide, wider the better

. better handling for us crazy drivers, not that NY state troopers are getting any nicer. im really excited about the rear facia, it looks as though there will be a full diffuser on the back this revision, and im in love with that idea. better aerodynamics as well as a sick rear end -- carbon fiber

, anyone else feel the love?

FrencgBoy · 01-12-2007, 03:16 PM

When you look at the 3 images below, it is hard to believe CAR's assertion that the rear plate it moving to the bumper. On the last two shots, you can pretty much make out the entire rear bumper mid area and there is just no recess for a plate there.

I doubt BMW would go thru the effort of engineering a fake rear bumper just to fool spyshot photographers.

Last E92 M3 · 01-12-2007, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terps

Yup! Looks like the shadowline trim option that's available on the european e92's. Gimme a black E92 M3 with shadowline trim and I'll tint the windows for a blacked-out look :rocks:

Like this!!

yeah i love that car
those rims go along really well!

Manz_UK · 01-13-2007, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sykotoy

that black car above is just stunning

amazing what a bit of black plastic can do

hen · 01-13-2007, 11:43 AM

Attachment 16158

Attachment 16159

see the resemblance

Manz_UK · 01-13-2007, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by hen

see the resemblance

um.. no

junaid786 · 01-13-2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Manz_UK

um.. no

lol

jtown · 01-13-2007, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Manz_UK

um.. no

x2.

Seahorse?

swamp2 · 01-13-2007, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by hen

see the resemblance

Well this certainly takes my vote for the most cryptic 2nd post ever. Hen you gotta fill us all in.

Last E92 M3 · 01-13-2007, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by hen

Attachment 16158

Attachment 16159

see the resemblance

which is...

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zeebeda · 01-16-2007, 12:23 AM

i've been busy since the start of the new year, and i haven't had much time to check up on the forums.
i like the ///M3 in the new pictures, but i think the front bumper could be improved slightly. just my opinion though..

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Last E92 M3 Lieutenant Colonel 34 Rep 1,507 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	nice pictures and nice comparisons. it definately looks good on M5 bumper but you have the point. it needs its own thing. :-) to be honest, i am not that concerned with rims considering aftermarket rims. though previous E46 competition rims were the best looking stock rims out there (at least for me it was). it's bit disappointing that mule rims don't look that great and most likely be the future stock rims if the rims on mule M5 and actualy M5 have identical rims. keep up the good work guys. i am enjoying it!
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M3_CSL_E92 Private 2 Rep 85 Posts Drives: none atm Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Somewhere in space... iTrader: (0)	Could it be possible that the coupé will look like a baby-M6 and the sedan look like an M5 regarding the bodykit ? the m3 coupés side-skirt looks almost exactly like the m6 one and there is some resemblence (<--spelling ?) if ya look at the front bumpers, might be wrong though.
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FrencgBoy Enlisted Member 11 Rep 44 Posts Drives: '01 325Ci, Sport, 5 Spd Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	When you look at the 3 images below, it is hard to believe CAR's assertion that the rear plate it moving to the bumper. On the last two shots, you can pretty much make out the entire rear bumper mid area and there is just no recess for a plate there. I doubt BMW would go thru the effort of engineering a fake rear bumper just to fool spyshot photographers.
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