02-26-2024, 03:35 PM | #1 |
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Placed a deposit on a Ultimate edition coupe 2020 i8 Will share picts and first impressions upon collection in March. Was a real hard time deciding to pull the trigger - I think I have seen every review available but I thought this might be my last chance to own a i8 they through in 2 years bmw warranty too.. In the end it was a toss up btw a 991 base a Lotus Evora GT410 Sport and the I8 all priced at more or less the same level and 2+2’s The DB11 V12 was also a contender but couldn’t quite stretch to the extra 30-40,000 francs Anyway happy days |
02-26-2024, 07:41 PM | #2 |
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Congratulations!
You will love the i8 and its multiple driving personalities. |
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So I picked the i8 up yesterday :-)
My first impressions .. Very very smooth car especially on motorways I was impressed with how little outside noise comes into the cabin , you really feel like your are in a different dimension 😃 super comfortable Oddly I found that in eco pro mode the steering felt heavier than in comfort 🤷*♂️ In Sports mode obviously it sounds more fitting to the exterior looks however I felt a bit short changed in the visceral feel perhaps in manual mode it’s better admittedly I was not pushing super hard so need to re assess .. My last sports cars were a 997 Carrera and a Lotus Evora S so maybe that’s the reason I feel like that .. Fit and finish top notch I am going to swap the tyres around and put the 245’s in the front and new 275’s in the rear the aim is to perhaps see some heavier steering feel kill a bit of the under steer and improve a bit the visuals overall Anyway so far so good it’s a fun car 👍 |
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You will like the tire swap you mentioned. It makes the steering a tiny bit heavier, stiffens the ride and makes the car feel more stable. The car also looks much better.
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03-27-2024, 07:17 PM | #13 |
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IMO the i8 benefits from reduced unsprung weight. Steering feel improved. Michelin Pilots are excellent tires for i8.
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Tire/Wheel Size discussion
https://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/s...&highlight=285 |
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My car is still on factor tires. When it comes time to change them I plan on changing them with a Michelin tire, but will keep the standard tire size as per stock setup. Agree with reducing unspring weight.
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Narrow tires normally offer good traction on snow/Ice |
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I have had the car in 3 sets of tires
245 all around 245/285 (they touch a bit) And stock I beg you all please don’t leave the i8 on stock tires, its a totally different experience on the wider tires |
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