[Big Fred]

Originally Posted by I hate picking user names

SUCKS getting out of it. As in it's difficult physically. I grabbed the door the first time .. and slammed it on my head .. (only 10 people were watching).

I seriously am considering a very short video on this subject. I've explored many, many options and think I've landed on a few decent tips and ideas. Really, getting both in and out has required some thought and practice. Maybe I'm just dense but I don't think the methods I've landed on are that obvious.

Any encouragement along these lines would help. Ha!

[Big Fred]

Originally Posted by jcpca356

welcome to the white i8 club hehe. i use my left elbow to prop my body up and slide out.

I agree. And with the left leg out, keep the right leg in, bring it close to your body, and use that right leg for lift. Left elbow down, right leg in, "and then you shake it all about!" (Cue music.)

[Who's on first]

Originally Posted by Never Convicted

There you go. New forum name "i8 crash test dummy." Beautiful car. You're now obligated to tell us all about it, since you tricked us into thinking you were interested in an M3/4. Good luck with it.

HUH????? I have an M4. If I tricked you, sorry. Confused.

[Who's on first]

Originally Posted by MalibuBimmer

Sweet ride. Do you plan any mods?

Just tint & code. MAYBE wheels..... maybe.

[Who's on first]

Well, stopped by a friends, and my wife met me in the M4. I feel obligated to let everyone drive it. We like it, of course it's only been 24 hours, I don't think that'll change much though.

Here are a few pics, nose to nose.

[Big Fred]

Originally Posted by I hate picking user names

I feel obligated to let everyone drive it. We like it, of course it's only been 24 hours, I don't think that'll change much though.

I also let just about everyone who wants to drive my i8 -- I mean, if I know them, of course. I think it's fun to toss them the fob and say, "Go for it!" These are all people I trust, of course. If something happens, alas. Life is too short to worry about everything.

[Who's on first]

Originally Posted by Big Fred

I also let just about everyone who wants to drive my i8 -- I mean, if I know them, of course. I think it's fun to toss them the fob and say, "Go for it!" These are all people I trust, of course. If something happens, alas. Life is too short to worry about everything.

EXACTLY. it's just a damn car.

[MalibuBimmer]

When I first got the car I let my 17 year old daughter and her 18 year old classmate who drives a 3er drive it. Also, three neighbors, two of whom are BMW drivers.

Now I keep it to myself.

[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by 8600RPM

Such an amazing chassis but no real engine. I understand the concept and direction but what did they lose by sticking the s63tu engine and a dct in there as a performance model. That would be unbeatable

This is my hope for near future... BMW super car... M8

[MalibuBimmer]

Originally Posted by 8600RPM

Such an amazing chassis but no real engine. I understand the concept and direction but what did they lose by sticking the s63tu engine and a dct in there as a performance model. That would be unbeatable

Have you driven an i8? If you haven't try to find one to drive. It could change your mind.

I'm pretty sure from what I've read that BMW will not make a performance i model. BMW has invested enormous resources in producing electric models made in an environmentally conscious way. A souped up i8 would counter that careful ethos that BMW has started to nurture.

The i8 is quick and fast enough unless you are going to track it. And no one should buy an i8 to track it. It was not designed as a track car and all the mods in the world to make it one will not do so.

[Who's on first]

Originally Posted by MalibuBimmer

Have you driven an i8? If you haven't try to find one to drive. It could change your mind.

I'm pretty sure from what I've read that BMW will not make a performance i model. BMW has invested enormous resources in producing electric models made in an environmentally conscious way. A souped up i8 would counter that careful ethos that BMW has started to nurture.

The i8 is quick and fast enough unless you are going to track it. And no one should buy an i8 to track it. It was not designed as a track car and all the mods in the world to make it one will not do so.

Correct.

[YWGT3]

Originally Posted by 8600RPM

Such an amazing chassis but no real engine. I understand the concept and direction but what did they lose by sticking the s63tu engine and a dct in there as a performance model. That would be unbeatable

You should consider taking up MaibuBimmer's suggestion. I've driven cars with large displacements - gobs of horsepower and plenty of torque only to find that the i8 can provide the same exhilaration with aplomb. It's rather impressive as to how much acceleration the combined forces of a 3 cylinder engine and two electric motors can produce through the exceptionally light, well balanced and nimble chassis of an i8. I was skeptical about the performance aspects of the i8 until I got behind the wheel and test drove one.

[hytek]

I roll out of it like getting out of bed, using the door sill as my armrest. It's the best way I know so far .

[Baron UK]

Left leg in. Slide bum onto seat. Lift right leg in trying to avoid catching that gorgious leather with right boot on the way in.

Took mine to the Isle of Wight for the weekend. The military road is perfect play ground for the i8 (roads empty early morning and great visabilty) and IMHO has so many amazing features. Why would you lose the the tax free status with a bigger motor. I had a play with a Suburu impressa and a M3 on my way home and the i8 was way better and doing 50 mpg

[Who's on first]

Ok--- I'll just throw this out there.

Anyone in the mid-Atlantic area know anyone that's on a wait list for the i8?

Some issues surfaced with my adopted brother. Nothing legal, but I want to help him out.

Doing this, I MAY want to unload the i8. It's not necessary... But it's an option.

It's Maryland State Inspected, NOTHING done to it.

Did not have time to tint it or code it.

If anyone, knows anyone that would at least like to have a conversation about it feel free to PM me.