[dmboone25]

^^^I wonder if a non "double-bubble (say that quickly 10 times ) would be cheaper to produce? If they did the CF in a configuration that mirrored the sun-roof delete metal option, then maybe that's a way to use some CF while keeping it on the lower rent side of the scale?

Just an idea...

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by fuddman

What I do see on your picture that I've not noticed before is a crease just below and paralleling the headlights. That crease appears to turn downward in the same way as a similarly positioned crease on the vision GT (See below). If that's the case, to me, the more drastic changes may be designed into the two areas adjacent to the wide mouth. On the mule, visually, there appears to be a lot going in those positions.

See post #35: http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showp...4&postcount=35

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by W///

Because all the new CF roofs have had the double bubble style:


And we've also seen an Alpine White mule in California with a regular sunroof delete. I could be wrong of course, but this does not look like a wrap to me:


This late in the game, if we have seen CF roof by now, then we won't for the M2. They're trying to camo LBB here.

Mirrors are not present. CF Roof is always still a possibility.

Lets be optimistic.

[auggiem3]

Originally Posted by W///

Because all the new CF roofs have had the double bubble style:


And we've also seen an Alpine White mule in California with a regular sunroof delete. I could be wrong of course, but this does not look like a wrap to me:


This late in the game, if we have seen CF roof by now, then we won't for the M2. They're trying to camo LBB here.

Playing devil's advocate here (mostly because I'd love to see the carbon fiber roof). Agreed that all new M cars with CF roofs available have double bubble (better than zagato if you ask me) but if you're going for cost effectiveness, a flat roof has to be cheaper to produce than the double bubble.

You still get the weight distribution gains just like in the e92 M3 and e46 M3 CSL flat roofs on the cheap with the added benefit of infusing the M2 with more of the current M coupe lineup identity (albeit not double bubble but better than no carbon fiber roof at all).

Plus its much easier to conceal for an added bonus of a great surprise at the reveal!

[metrickid]

Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

Mirrors are not present. CF Roof is always still a possibility.

Lets be optimistic.

It is possible... The M3 didn't use the CF roof during all of testing either. The image below is of a car pretty late into the testing phase.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by fuddman

I know I should wait to see it fully clothed, so to speak. But, my impression now of the LBB color is that while it is eye catching, it may also be a bit more effeminate than I'd care for.

sounds like a personal problem...

[bradleyland]

I could see BMW going with a flat CF roof on the M2 because of the 2-series higher roofline profile.

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by Rossifumi

It is possible... The M3 didn't use the CF roof during all of testing either. The image below is of a car pretty late into the testing phase.

Exactly !

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

sounds like a personal problem...

Yeah they say it takes a man to pull off wearing a pink shirt, so you have a point.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by MrCsquared

Looks like the same one parked in the background of the M5 pics from yesterday

I noticed this as well..

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by auggiem3

If the car is wrapped in black vinyl (whcih it looks to be by the scratched areas exposing the Long Beach Blue), how can we be sure BMW hasn't run a carbon fiber roof on the mules this entire time? Won't take much to wrap it up, right?

Relax your mind by watching a BMW CF roof production video (E92 M3) (no double bubble design yet).

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by Rossifumi

The M3 didn't use the CF roof during all of testing either.

They did: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=863949

[StealYourFace]

Originally Posted by technik330

Thank you OP, great shots and the punch bowl has been refilled.

Moaarrr Kool-Aid.

Here's to hoping we'll see a CF roof!

I'll never understand why people misuse the kook aid reference.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_El...-Aid_Acid_Test

[W///]

Originally Posted by Rossifumi

If you compare the Alpine White M4 with the M2 you see that the colors are way off so my I bet the M2 is wrapped there too. All F8x test mules were wrapped in the beginning too.

I'll bet you it's because you are looking at Alpine White on the M2 vs. Mineral White on the M4.

Originally Posted by auggiem3

Playing devil's advocate here (mostly because I'd love to see the carbon fiber roof). Agreed that all new M cars with CF roofs available have double bubble (better than zagato if you ask me) but if you're going for cost effectiveness, a flat roof has to be cheaper to produce than the double bubble.

You still get the weight distribution gains just like in the e92 M3 and e46 M3 CSL flat roofs on the cheap with the added benefit of infusing the M2 with more of the current M coupe lineup identity (albeit not double bubble but better than no carbon fiber roof at all).

Plus its much easier to conceal for an added bonus of a great surprise at the reveal!

Nothing wrong with optimistic, no doubt. I'd rather aim low and be wrong haha.

[JustChris]

Yes....18mm of LBB paint!

The M2 boards are kind of in a desperate place these days

[fuddman]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

sounds like a personal problem...

Of course it is.

[W///]

Originally Posted by M Car Chris

Yes....18mm of LBB paint!

The M2 boards are kind of in a desperate place these days

You aren't joking... kind of pathetic really

[bradleyland]

Originally Posted by StealYourFace

I'll never understand why people misuse the kook aid reference.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_El...-Aid_Acid_Test

Huh? References to drinking the Kool Aid are most commonly related to the 1978 Jonestown mass murder-suicide by way of poisoned Kool Aid. The phrase is meant to imply that one believes whole heartedly in the topic at hand.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drinking_the_Kool-Aid

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by W///

You aren't joking... kind of pathetic really

Patience is a virtue brosef !

[Jamie Vandenbalck]

Can't wait for the M2, probably will buy one.

[Adem1534]

Originally Posted by PackPride85

It almost looks like there is a piece of camo covering that air dam opening. see my mspaint mockup.

Originally Posted by jzmundy

Bingo.

Originally Posted by PhoenixWolf

It almost looks like there is a piece of camo covering that air dam opening. see my mspaint mockup.

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Holy crap I think you're right!

Originally Posted by Artemis

Bear with me. Let's find some lines.

I wrote up an entire thread about this all the way back in December! Check it out

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1072996

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by fuddman

Of course it is.

I do find it interesting you have a concern about LBB... Same feelings on Yas Marina Blue? That color certainly seems a lot more like a baby blue than LBB.