M8 AND 8 SERIES
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BMW M8 Forum and 8 Series Forum BMW M8 and 8-Series General Discussion BMW Individual M850i Night Sky Presented In Time For Upcoming Meteor Shower

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      01-03-2019, 02:11 PM   #23
adc
Major General
United_States
2725
Rep
6,750
Posts

Drives: 2018 F80 M3 ED
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: MD/DC

iTrader: (12)

This is just a “what’s possible” exercise, guys. Relax.

And to show what is really possible, why the sky is the limit. Would I add meteorite inlays to my M3 anytime soon? No. But to a 7 or 8 series? Hmmm... it’s intriguing, more interesting than same-old wood or overdone CF...

I’d definitely want to try out those calipers, if that’s what’s in store for the next gen M3 then sign me up!
__________________

2018 F80 Santorini
2019 Z4 3.0i
2022 X2 M35i
Appreciate 0
      01-03-2019, 03:07 PM   #24
BM dnobagaV
Banned
BM dnobagaV's Avatar
United_States
428
Rep
459
Posts

Drives: 2010 BMW 528i
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Dreamville

iTrader: (0)

Absolute gimmick, but pretty damn cool.

Still ridiculously overpriced and underwhelming.
Appreciate 0
      01-03-2019, 03:20 PM   #25
M3 Adjuster
Banned
Albania
7905
Rep
11,785
Posts

Drives: 1M, X1 M Sport, E46 325ic
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Dallas, Tx

iTrader: (0)

" one-off" - the most important words in the type copy...

whew..
Appreciate 0
      01-03-2019, 03:38 PM   #26
Jvalde1024
Enlisted Member
12
Rep
37
Posts

Drives: 2016 SilverStone ZCP F80 M3
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: New York City

iTrader: (0)

Sick Afffffff
__________________
2016 ZCP F80 M3
Appreciate 0
      01-03-2019, 04:37 PM   #27
ScottAndrew
Banned
374
Rep
520
Posts

Drives: BMW 230i
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Hampshire

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by 6ixSpd View Post
Lmao the car has been out for like two days and they're already pumping out "special" editions. Oh, BMW...
The new 3 was just launched in the UK, as it was everywhere - with manual gearboxes and analogue instrumentation and everything/ They are already giving options away free of charge. At launch.

Compare: when the E36 came out in Dec 1990, even with that car's early build problems - at the time, it was known as the "Hubble" - the wait list rapidly grew to six months and there were no discounts, not even floor mats.

Last edited by ScottAndrew; 01-03-2019 at 04:47 PM..
Appreciate 0
      01-03-2019, 04:52 PM   #28
sq86
Captain
sq86's Avatar
United_States
363
Rep
781
Posts

Drives: 2013 328i E92 LMB
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Brooklyn

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
This is actually pretty cool. From the unique multi-coat painting (not sure I would have chosen San Marino but a darker blue) to the 3D printing. I think this is well executed and an interesting celestial inspired interpretation. I think the people that are not giving it credit are shortsighted. This could mean a lot of cool things to come if you're willing to pay. I'm sure it will be quite the fortune for this stuff.
__________________

BMW CCA Member# 481791
Current: 2013 E92 328i LMB/Saddle Brown (1 of 21 for E92 LCI in that combo), 2018 F31 330xi AW/Saddle Brown
Sold: 2011 1M BS/Black, 2008 E90 328xi AW/Beige, 2001 E46 330xi SG/Black
Appreciate 2
asif16398.50
      01-03-2019, 06:01 PM   #29
JRobUSC
First Lieutenant
United_States
861
Rep
349
Posts

Drives: Mineral Gray 2019 330i xDrive
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: United States

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottAndrew View Post
The new 3 was just launched in the UK, as it was everywhere - with manual gearboxes and analogue instrumentation and everything/ They are already giving options away free of charge. At launch.

Compare: when the E36 came out in Dec 1990, even with that car's early build problems - at the time, it was known as the "Hubble" - the wait list rapidly grew to six months and there were no discounts, not even floor mats.
That's because of build constraints -- buyers are being forced to have options they may not want, so those options are being credited. For example, when the new X5 came out, you couldn't get Sensatec interior, everything had leather. So there was a $1450 leather credit, which went away once you could get Sensatec. In reality most people want leather on that car, so if you were lucky enough to get an early one, you saved $1450 versus the same X5 today. Instead of complaining about those option credits, take advantage of them. They won't be there once the production constraints are lifted, and the same car will cost more.
Appreciate 0
      01-03-2019, 06:38 PM   #30
wdeerfield
A family of bimmers
United_States
2744
Rep
7,741
Posts

Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Clifton Park, NY

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by phoenixbmwlife View Post
Looks good! It definitely adds to the desire for this car, but I'm still underwhelmed overall by it. I still see it as a 6 series and not an 8.
Only place you see an 8 is the msrp. They only did this to have a "flagship" car.
__________________
2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i | 699M | ZDA | ZPP | ZPX | Maxton front lip | X3M vents | 15mm Spacers | Diamond G20 style grills
Appreciate 0
      01-03-2019, 07:25 PM   #31
phoenixbmwlife
Brigadier General
phoenixbmwlife's Avatar
United_States
1912
Rep
4,128
Posts

Drives: M235i & G30 540i
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Boynton Beach

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2014 BMW/M235i  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by wdeerfield View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by phoenixbmwlife View Post
Looks good! It definitely adds to the desire for this car, but I'm still underwhelmed overall by it. I still see it as a 6 series and not an 8.
Only place you see an 8 is the msrp. They only did this to have a "flagship" car.
Agreed. I suspected from the start that they just placed an 8 badge on the new 6. To be honest it would be a very nice 6 but I don't see flagship at all. I'm more excited for the M760i.

I'm still hoping the M8 reveal will make me happy. We will see.
__________________
Lack of money is not the problem. It is merely a symptom of what's going on inside of you! - T Harv Eker

Follow me on Insta

https://www.instagram.com/bmwm_life_/
https://www.instagram.com/autogiftua/
https://www.instagram.com/phoenixbmwlife/
Appreciate 0
      01-03-2019, 09:45 PM   #32
CP911
Major
United_States
986
Rep
1,241
Posts

Drives: '18 M240i 6-speed Coupe
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: NW Indiana

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Brasko View Post
What a gimmick!
The 8-series is a gimmick. Please don't act like anyone buying this car is buying it for the practical and utilitarian design to begin with.

Imagine driving a car and actually touching space rock in the process. Trippy and cool for an earthling like me. Why not do this if you can?!
__________________
CP911
Appreciate 1
otay826.00
      01-03-2019, 10:30 PM   #33
abelgonzaleZ4
Private First Class
United_States
61
Rep
126
Posts

Drives: 2006 BMW Z4 SilvrConvert 3.0i
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Bakersfield

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by P1et View Post
Cute for the wife or the girlfriend, I guess?
Total B*tch car, no matter how you dress it up.
Should've stuck to the concept design. It got soft. The rear bumper reminds me of a prolapsed anus...

This looks like another 6 series "Old lady Grocery Getter" 🤣🤣
Appreciate 0
      01-04-2019, 05:30 AM   #34
pokerface
Colonel
pokerface's Avatar
Canada
428
Rep
2,522
Posts

Drives: F25 X3 N20 / F80 ZCP
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Toronto

iTrader: (1)

What a unique and intriguing exercise.

3D printed brake calipers - would the hollowed out, organic structure make real life ownership a pain with all those gaps and crevices for brake dust to accumulate?

Meteorite inlays - curious if they are veneers or some sort of material constructed with meteorite dust ? How much meteorite do you think is available for commercial use?
Appreciate 0
      01-04-2019, 07:47 PM   #35
MechX3M40i
Lieutenant Colonel
MechX3M40i's Avatar
United_States
1006
Rep
1,727
Posts

Drives: X3 M40i Blue/Cognac
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: MidWest USA

iTrader: (0)

I'm guessing that this is a one-off project requested by a super rich customer who already own enough meteorite(s) to make it possible. Said person would also agree to foot the vast R&D cost needed to pull this off. Reminded me of news about a Rolls Royce painted with real diamond dust...

BMW did not do this to get us regular folks to place an order for the same car, but rather, to showcase that they can push the boundaries in what they can achieve. Not all of us like the style, but the one who paid for this seemingly does...
Appreciate 1
Vervain396.50
      01-05-2019, 09:39 PM   #36
Maverik259
Major General
Maverik259's Avatar
United_States
4133
Rep
7,154
Posts

Drives: F90 M5 / F15 50i
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Virginia

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2020 BMW M5  [10.00]
2014 X5 50i  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by pokerface View Post
What a unique and intriguing exercise.

3D printed brake calipers - would the hollowed out, organic structure make real life ownership a pain with all those gaps and crevices for brake dust to accumulate?

Meteorite inlays - curious if they are veneers or some sort of material constructed with meteorite dust ? How much meteorite do you think is available for commercial use?
Depends on what materiel they're using. Stone, iron, some other kind of metal, etc. the more rare the more expensive. But there is a lot of out there. Check eBay. Haha


Personally I think this is awesome and right up my alley! Would have liked to see the leds in the roof vice the center console. That's a bit odd but cool concept. The calipers are insane and ingenious. Good for them!
__________________
'07 Yamaha R1 (sold)
'06 C55 AMG (sold)
‘?20 M5, MP Carbon Pro Spoiler, MP Carbon Diffuser, MP Black grille and gills, MP Carbon Mirrors, CF side sills, 789M w/ Ti studs, eventuri, Dinan X pipe
'14 X5 50i (wife’s now)
Appreciate 0
      01-31-2019, 10:25 AM   #37
Brake_Late
Brigadier General
Brake_Late's Avatar
Norway
1937
Rep
3,297
Posts

Drives: 2015 F82 M4 FIREORANGE2
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Manhattan Beach

iTrader: (1)

Night Sky

Crazy interior on this beast
Attached Images
 
__________________
Eendraght Maeckt Macht
FOF82,3pedals,MPE,CCBs,Multicams,
CarbonStrucktureAnthracite, CF_Everything
BMWPhotoVin, 01of01, GTS DCT, EPS, MDM,
CS EDC,Analog Dip ,GTS parts.
Euro Vin e30 M3, FIA cage / 14.7 p / w ratio.
Euro E30 touring G30 MSport i3s LBB X5M
3.2carrera

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClRTsfNzuz_EjUBu59UCykA
Appreciate 0
      09-26-2019, 10:12 PM   #38
Jason
Administrator
Jason's Avatar
United_States
40317
Rep
21,232
Posts

Drives: F80 M3
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

Video featuring behind the scenes look at the making of the BMW Individual M850i Night Sky.

__________________
Check on the Latest BMW News
Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook
Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter
Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel
Appreciate 0
      09-27-2019, 06:39 AM   #39
No Boost
enthusiasm > practicality
No Boost's Avatar
United_States
4019
Rep
2,247
Posts

Drives: 987 CS | G35x
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Chester County, PA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
....when designers drop acid and brainstorm ideas
__________________
FSI 3.8L Stg II|6MT|SOUL|IPD+GT3 TB|Numeric Racing|KW|Tarett|Rennline|Raceseng|APEX|Recaro|7.3 lb/hp
VQ35HR|5AT|Stillen|FI|UpRev tune 8k rpm|TransGo|Hotchkis|Whiteline|H&R|Z1|Corbeau|R1 Concepts|10 lb/hp
Left lane campers, GTFO!
Appreciate 1
      09-27-2019, 08:32 AM   #40
roastbeef
Lieutenant General
roastbeef's Avatar
United_States
11575
Rep
12,714
Posts

Drives: E92 M3
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Orange County, CA

iTrader: (4)

Didn't expect sintered calipers. Pretty cool.
__________________
Instagram; @roastbeefmike
Appreciate 0
      09-27-2019, 10:40 AM   #41
Sedan_Clan
Law Enforcer
Sedan_Clan's Avatar
Brazil
24829
Rep
22,228
Posts

Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: ..in your rearview!!!

iTrader: (26)

Quote:
Originally Posted by cfm56d7b View Post
Stunning color. Would love to see it in person.
I agree! Great color.
Appreciate 0
      09-27-2019, 11:00 AM   #42
bjcarls
Lieutenant
459
Rep
575
Posts

Drives: 22 Tahoe, 22 R1S, 23 Z07
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Hog Country

iTrader: (0)

They probably just called up Rolls Royce and said what crazy inlays, paint, etc can you do to a 8 series. The only thing I like BMW doing is calipers or things that enhance performance. Over the top stuff, meh, probably a limited, profitable market though.
Appreciate 0
      09-27-2019, 03:36 PM   #43
535i MSport
Captain
535i MSport's Avatar
United Kingdom
1172
Rep
897
Posts

Drives: 2017 C63S T
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: East Anglia

iTrader: (0)

I have seen it in the flesh at Goodwood and it actually looks a bit silly..,
__________________
2017 M3 Comp Pack 450PS

2017 C63S T 510PS
Appreciate 0
      09-27-2019, 04:28 PM   #44
ufgtrs2007
dentite
ufgtrs2007's Avatar
339
Rep
758
Posts

Drives: 718 GT4, M2C, JLU392, e92 M3
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: NC

iTrader: (9)

Garage List
2013 BMW M3  [0.00]
2013 BMW M5  [0.00]
I thought this was a joke initially, come on BMW, "night sky" on the calipers. That's horrible.
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 12:24 AM.




m8
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