AC Schnitzer launches the BMW i8 with Carbon Aerodynamic Accessories

MalibuBimmer · 03-02-2017, 07:12 PM

So the parts add some weight and no one has any idea if they help, impede or are neutral aerodynamically.

Alex@VNV-Speed · 03-02-2017, 09:14 PM

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will it kill them to add 100 HP more to this car?

Second!! This is just a go kart with super car styling. Throw a tuned B58 in there keep the hybrid secondary motor and this thing will rock the track as well as the showroom.

skinrock · 03-02-2017, 09:37 PM

Every. Time.

Almaretto · 03-03-2017, 02:44 AM

As much as I am a Trojan, I just cannot get behind the wheel of a red car or gold rims. But, I have to admit, that ride is a beauty.

krautmeister · 03-03-2017, 07:27 AM

Not only will it look closer to a super car... it will not perform as one either.... sorry for hating but playing dress up doesn't make the i8 any closer to a super car.

Put a Versace dress on Rosie O'Donnell still makes her Rosie O'Donnell.

IdTamer · 03-03-2017, 11:04 AM

Ugh. Please stop feeding the trolls.

I like the silver one

skinrock · 03-03-2017, 12:48 PM

It just occurred to me that the door covers block the lock/unlock panel...

bumbaclot · 03-03-2017, 05:06 PM

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It just occurred to me that the door covers block the lock/unlock panel...

I don't think those are covers for the gap, just a cf overlay for the dip behind the lock/unlock button

skinrock · 03-03-2017, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by skinrock

It just occurred to me that the door covers block the lock/unlock panel...

I don't think those are covers for the gap, just a cf overlay for the dip behind the lock/unlock button

Pretty sure it covers up this entire area.

Aye-eight · 03-04-2017, 06:08 AM

Schnitzer is effectively admitting that they've lost it. As if super-glueing a bunch of CF pieces to a car makes it any better. They're trying this in the wrong market segment. No hot hatches here ...

Aye-eight · 03-04-2017, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by skinrock

Pretty sure it covers up this entire area.

Yup. And that's just stupid. No possible gain there - aerodynamic or otherwise - just loss of functionality.

raysspl · 03-04-2017, 06:00 PM

Sideskirt & rear diffuser looks good

Twitch Massacre · 03-04-2017, 06:25 PM

I'm just her for the comments from 3 series drivers about how super the i8 is or isn't to their discerning automotive tastebuds.

PS. AC definitely Shitzered this i8.

jnkirk1974 · 03-05-2017, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Twitch Massacre

I'm just her for the comments from 3 series drivers about how super the i8 is or isn't to their discerning automotive tastebuds.

PS. AC definitely Shitzered this i8.

Nailed it on all counts.

tom @ eas · 03-06-2017, 11:17 AM

AC Schnitzer i8 featured at 2017 Geneva Motor Show (thanks BMW Blog):

skinrock · 04-27-2017, 08:31 PM

Did they announce pricing/availability?

tom @ eas · 04-28-2017, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by skinrock

Did they announce pricing/availability?

Some pricing is on our website, please PM me if you have any questions on anything not yet listed.

skinrock · 04-28-2017, 12:10 PM

Ehhhh...$5300 for front lip and $5300 for side skirts. They are out of their f*cking minds.

MalibuBimmer · 04-29-2017, 07:47 PM

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Ehhhh...$5300 for front lip and $5300 for side skirts. They are out of their f*cking minds.

Yeah, but the car gets Schnizterized for that. Reducing its value by twice the cost of the new pieces.

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