E90 M3 Lightweight to Feature CFRP Bonnet and Seats? - Page 3

Matski · 04-04-2011, 04:13 PM

Wasnt the target for the Z2 about 1000kg... looks like the cars gonna be made from paper and carbon!

Remonster · 04-04-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer

Im going to go ahead and just say all of this is just a concept to showcase what BMW can do for the future cars.

Doubt we will see these on the market anytime soon. Theres no airbags in the seats even.

Obviously they didn't put airbags in them...that would spoil the weight savings, I'll take two without airbags immediately, please.

mkPOTO · 04-04-2011, 04:58 PM

that seat is sick

antzcrashing · 04-04-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Matski

Wasnt the target for the Z2 about 1000kg... looks like the cars gonna be made from paper and carbon!

did BMW say they are shooting for 1000kg?

Polarcharger · 04-04-2011, 10:01 PM

Seat can't come to the U.S. without a thorax airbag. Note difference between ROW Porsche seats and the heavyweights for the U.S. market.

Not going to happen....

taYab · 04-04-2011, 10:57 PM

Those seats are

dizzyj · 04-04-2011, 11:38 PM

how much weight savings do you think the trunk and seats could shave?
trying to get an understanding on how m3's are weighted. Do they specify the base model? or well equipped?

Wondering cause I have few options on my m3, and after taking her to the track a few times now, Im glad I dont have any of the features. Now im looking at my heavy leather seats thinking about how much they weigh.

thesixsins · 04-04-2011, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Robo Squirrel

i only want if the chick comes with, lol

Ditto.

1230vani · 04-05-2011, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer

Seriously. Hes like an elf telling us secrets about Santa.

1230vani · 04-05-2011, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jmikeh

IN the seats.

Tonifyd · 04-05-2011, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Croatian

jonasaurus · 04-05-2011, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by crazybimmer

Seats are very nice, if I had a coupe I wouldnt think for second and get them.

Guess if you had them in a coupe you'd prob not have (due to half roll cage) or don't care about access to the rear seats given these are non reclining

KEYON · 04-05-2011, 01:31 AM

wow those are really nice. i bet they cost both legs and arms though

Aussie F10M · 04-05-2011, 04:24 AM

Why isn't BMW applying this sort of thinking to all of their M cars ? They should all weigh about 200kg less than what they currently do. I would like the M5 to be different but I don't hold out too much hope.

joec500 · 04-05-2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by aajami

Cardboard trunk lid? OK. But something about making a hood out of paper strikes me as being a bad idea.

This type of honeycomb sandwich construction is not new. This is very strong and stiff, they use this type of construction in aerospace and Rowing racing shells which take huge loads. Making body panels like this is actually overkill.

Doctor J · 04-05-2011, 10:45 AM

pure conjecture. dream on people

MCMLXXXIX · 04-05-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer

Seriously. Hes like an elf telling us secrets about Santa.

lol

Imola.ZHP · 04-05-2011, 12:41 PM

Those are hot and all, but can I drive 8 hours in them an not be sore?

mdosu · 04-05-2011, 01:06 PM

how about losing some weight by getting rid of all that excess trim in the trunk?

truths2k05 · 04-05-2011, 01:23 PM

My excitement over Bmw's lightweight edition is muted to say the least. Due to DOT regulations these seats will never see the light of day in america. Do any of you have the current performance seats that have been on sale in europe? I'm afraid that these seats will be the same thing. Now if you live in europe you could buy the gts which by all standards will continue to be better than this new lightweight edition.

ILC32 · 04-05-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by truths2k05

My excitement over Bmw's lightweight edition is muted to say the least. Due to DOT regulations these seats will never see the light of day in america. Do any of you have the current performance seats that have been on sale in europe? I'm afraid that these seats will be the same thing. Now if you live in europe you could buy the gts which by all standards will continue to be better than this new lightweight edition.

Really an excellent point. Any M3 special "lightweight" edition will likely never make it to the U.S. officially if for no other reason than the cost to homologate the parts (the seats in particular).

dnvrdrvr · 04-05-2011, 06:15 PM

Anyone else think the front splutter may be leaving room for brake ducts?

04-04-2011, 04:13 PM	#45
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04-04-2011, 04:58 PM	#47
mkPOTO Mr. Nice Says Hello Drives: 1999 528I Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 13,504 iTrader: (19) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [2.66] 1999 BMW E39 528i [2.20] 2007 BMW E92 335I [3.00]	that seat is sick __________________ BMW E92 M3 EVOLVE Stage II \| EVOLVE X-Pipe \| EVOLVE E-Tronic Exhaust Macht Schnell Stage II intake \| KW V3 \| Volk TE37SL \| BMW Performance Spoiler

04-04-2011, 10:01 PM	#49
Polarcharger Private Drives: E36, E46, & E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	Seat can't come to the U.S. without a thorax airbag. Note difference between ROW Porsche seats and the heavyweights for the U.S. market. Not going to happen.... __________________ Current: E36 M3 ('98), E46 M3 ('05 ZCP), E90 M3 ('11 ZCP), GT3 RS ('07)

04-04-2011, 10:57 PM	#50
taYab Captain Drives: 2006 E60 & 2009 E89 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 715 iTrader: (2)	Those seats are __________________ DSB 2009 E89 lllMsports l DPE MT7 20" l EISENMANN Race Quad l l BMW Performance l 3D DESIGN M kit l CF TRIM l l H&R Suspension l

04-05-2011, 01:31 AM	#57
KEYON Colonel Drives: 2011 SG E92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,667 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.83]	wow those are really nice. i bet they cost both legs and arms though __________________ Flickr

04-04-2011, 11:38 PM	#51
dizzyj Second Lieutenant Drives: none Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tx Posts: 272 iTrader: (0)	how much weight savings do you think the trunk and seats could shave? trying to get an understanding on how m3's are weighted. Do they specify the base model? or well equipped? Wondering cause I have few options on my m3, and after taking her to the track a few times now, Im glad I dont have any of the features. Now im looking at my heavy leather seats thinking about how much they weigh.

04-05-2011, 04:24 AM	#58
Aussie F10M Lieutenant Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 506 iTrader: (0)	Why isn't BMW applying this sort of thinking to all of their M cars ? They should all weigh about 200kg less than what they currently do. I would like the M5 to be different but I don't hold out too much hope.

04-05-2011, 10:45 AM	#60
Doctor J Captain Drives: 2010 E93 M3 DCT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 698 iTrader: (0)	pure conjecture. dream on people __________________ 2010 BMW M3 vert with DCT & Akra

04-05-2011, 12:41 PM	#62
Imola.ZHP 100% PAID FOR! Drives: 2003 BMW 330i ZHP Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mud Island, TN Posts: 1,788 iTrader: (0)	Those are hot and all, but can I drive 8 hours in them an not be sore? __________________ -- '03 330i ZHP -- Marcus

04-05-2011, 01:06 PM	#63
mdosu Help! Can't decide btw MW & AW, 1st world problems Drives: 2008.99989 SSII E90 "Civic" Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 5,911 iTrader: (4)	how about losing some weight by getting rid of all that excess trim in the trunk? __________________ Yes, that's a xmas tree in my trunk

04-05-2011, 01:23 PM	#64
truths2k05 Private First Class Drives: 11 M3 6 SPD, 12 135i PPK DCT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palm Trees And Sun Posts: 195 iTrader: (0)	My excitement over Bmw's lightweight edition is muted to say the least. Due to DOT regulations these seats will never see the light of day in america. Do any of you have the current performance seats that have been on sale in europe? I'm afraid that these seats will be the same thing. Now if you live in europe you could buy the gts which by all standards will continue to be better than this new lightweight edition.

04-05-2011, 06:15 PM	#66
dnvrdrvr Captain Drives: JB E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 652 iTrader: (2)	Anyone else think the front splutter may be leaving room for brake ducts? __________________ Just a girl and her 420 ponies... www.mw3motorsports.com

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