06-22-2014, 01:33 AM | #1 |
Private
20
Rep 84
Posts |
M4 Side Protective Film
For those of you who took the delivery, does your m4 come with the film in the rear side as picture shown? Mine doesn't come with it, probably my dealer peeled it off. (Pic from GOLFFRR)
|
06-23-2014, 06:54 AM | #5 |
Monkey Tennis Player
6
Rep 84
Posts |
Test drove a MW M4 at my dealer yesterday, and yes, it had this on both sides. I asked the salesman about this and he said that because of the way the front wheels protrude out of the side, the car is prone to stone chips in the area shown in the photo at the beginning of this thread. I've never heard of this before, and I wonder whether the front wheels really protrude any more than other cars? Have any existing owners had any problems of this nature?
__________________
2019 Merc AMG C63s Cabriolet,
2017 Jag F-Pace S 2014 BMW F80 M4 2012 BMW E92 M3 2008 BMW 135iM Coupe, 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX (Prodrive upgrade), 1998 Subaru Impreza WRX |
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2014, 07:21 AM | #7 |
Captain
335
Rep 811
Posts |
My M4 has it on both sides.
__________________
Future: M8 Comp & 992 911
Current: F31 335d & 718 GTS Previous BMW's: F15 M50d, F82 M4 Previous Other: Caterham 620, Lotus Exige S, TVR Cerbera |
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2014, 08:12 AM | #8 |
10827
Rep 27,609
Posts |
ok good to see most of you guys have it. I first thought it was to be removed but it was on there pretty secure which led me to believe it was suppose to be on there for protection. I currently have it on both sides.
__________________
BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, EMAIL OUR GUY KOTE FIRST! Kote M Sales:Kotem@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-368-9101 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties! |
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2014, 10:30 AM | #9 |
definitivecars.com
354
Rep 3,833
Posts
Drives: Elsa - 2015 F80 M3 - YMB/SS
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: So Cal
iTrader: (3)
Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [6.66]
2009 (Lease up Sept ... [0.00] 2007 (Lease up 6/19 ... [0.00] 2007 (Lease up Octo ... [0.00] |
This is very interesting. I know porsche has been doing this for years, it was even black in the olden days.
Nice to see some kind of paint protection from the factory. And nice to see that the stance is that much more aggressive than the standard 3/4 that it needs this. Does anyone know if this comes on the M3? When I test drove the M3 I did not notice this. It would be weird if the M3 didnt have it as the rear fenders are even wider than the 4. |
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2014, 10:39 AM | #10 |
Monkey Tennis Player
6
Rep 84
Posts |
Good question. I certainly haven't seen it on the M3 based on pictures I've seen. If they did do it, it would have to be in 2 pieces given the rear door line.
__________________
2019 Merc AMG C63s Cabriolet,
2017 Jag F-Pace S 2014 BMW F80 M4 2012 BMW E92 M3 2008 BMW 135iM Coupe, 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX (Prodrive upgrade), 1998 Subaru Impreza WRX |
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2014, 10:44 AM | #11 |
10827
Rep 27,609
Posts |
talked to my buddy at BMWNA he said the M3 will have it as well, its just not as large as the M4's film since its only on the little piece of flare behind the rear door
__________________
BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, EMAIL OUR GUY KOTE FIRST! Kote M Sales:Kotem@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-368-9101 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties! |
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2014, 10:46 AM | #12 |
Monkey Tennis Player
6
Rep 84
Posts |
__________________
2019 Merc AMG C63s Cabriolet,
2017 Jag F-Pace S 2014 BMW F80 M4 2012 BMW E92 M3 2008 BMW 135iM Coupe, 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX (Prodrive upgrade), 1998 Subaru Impreza WRX |
Appreciate
1
|
06-23-2014, 10:51 AM | #13 | |
Second Lieutenant
20
Rep 212
Posts |
Quote:
Thanks
__________________
_______________________________________________
AW over Full SO F80/ Every Package/ Adaptive M/ DCT/HK. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2014, 10:54 AM | #14 | |
10827
Rep 27,609
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, EMAIL OUR GUY KOTE FIRST! Kote M Sales:Kotem@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-368-9101 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties! |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2014, 11:03 AM | #15 |
Monkey Tennis Player
6
Rep 84
Posts |
Related question then for all you detailers out there: How should we treat the film when it comes to sealing/waxing? Just apply products in the same way, or leave them untouched when detailing the car? I ask because (slightly sadly), my first task when I get the car will be to get the car home and apply a paint sealer whilst the paintwork is unblemished.
__________________
2019 Merc AMG C63s Cabriolet,
2017 Jag F-Pace S 2014 BMW F80 M4 2012 BMW E92 M3 2008 BMW 135iM Coupe, 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX (Prodrive upgrade), 1998 Subaru Impreza WRX |
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2014, 11:04 AM | #16 |
Monkey Tennis Player
6
Rep 84
Posts |
Mmmm, you might want to get a replacement...?
__________________
2019 Merc AMG C63s Cabriolet,
2017 Jag F-Pace S 2014 BMW F80 M4 2012 BMW E92 M3 2008 BMW 135iM Coupe, 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX (Prodrive upgrade), 1998 Subaru Impreza WRX |
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2014, 11:06 AM | #17 |
Law Enforcer
25150
Rep 22,291
Posts
Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: ..in your rearview!!!
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2014, 11:39 AM | #18 |
Moderator / European Editor
1545
Rep 6,754
Posts |
It is on the M3 as well, but quite a bit smaller than on the M4.
Best regards, south
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2014, 11:42 AM | #19 |
Law Enforcer
25150
Rep 22,291
Posts
Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: ..in your rearview!!!
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2014, 11:44 AM | #20 |
BMW Fan Boy
447
Rep 1,385
Posts |
The M3 I looked at last week had it on both sides. Much smaller than the patch on the M4....just on the lower outer front edge of the fender bulge
Last edited by TheRealOrosie; 06-23-2014 at 12:05 PM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2014, 11:46 AM | #21 |
Law Enforcer
25150
Rep 22,291
Posts
Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: ..in your rearview!!!
|
I'm sure some do. I just haven't noticed it on any that I've observed in person. Maybe the dealers peeled it off during prep??!
Last edited by Sedan_Clan; 06-23-2014 at 11:51 AM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2014, 11:49 AM | #22 |
Moderator / European Editor
1545
Rep 6,754
Posts |
Let me put it that way, all of them are supposed to have the side protective film.
Best regards, south
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|