FINALLY! BMW reveals CF i8 wheels they announced 5 months ago

"Battery Tender Unnecessary" (carac) 02/21/2014 at 17:53 • Filed to: None

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Laser headlights and Carbon Fiber wheels are the only options for the i8. I believe CF wheels are also "un-approved for sale" by the DOT as well.

Will be interesting to see how they're priced.

Brian Silvestro > Battery Tender Unnecessary 02/21/2014 at 17:54

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Make sure to check both boxes.

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > Battery Tender Unnecessary 02/21/2014 at 17:54

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If they are unapproved for sale... maybe they will be "free" but part of some super expensive option pack?

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Battery Tender Unnecessary 02/21/2014 at 17:59

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Would look good on my E36

Ravey Mayvey Slurpee Surprise > Brian Silvestro 02/21/2014 at 18:00

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Yeah, because who doesn't want a car with frikkin' laser beams on it?

jkm7680 > Battery Tender Unnecessary 02/21/2014 at 18:02

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The first one looks better, in my opinion. The second one looks slightly overstyled

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > jkm7680 02/21/2014 at 18:10

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The entire car is overstyled...

jkm7680 > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 02/21/2014 at 18:12

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Especially the rear, and the front

Battery Tender Unnecessary > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 02/21/2014 at 18:19

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It's why I like the simpler wheel designs on it.

Those spindle-y, delicate looking rims don't do it any favors.

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > jkm7680 02/21/2014 at 18:20

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And the middle. The interior is surprisingly tame compared to the exterior.

GhostZ > Ravey Mayvey Slurpee Surprise 02/21/2014 at 18:22

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"lasers", aka high intensity LEDs

Ravey Mayvey Slurpee Surprise > GhostZ 02/21/2014 at 18:25

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I know what they really are, but if BMW is going to call them lasers on a car as bonkers looking (in a beautiful way, mind you) as the i8, I'm going to be a child and imagine frikkin' lasers .

The right picture, though.

Soloburrito > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/21/2014 at 18:25

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The question is how many E36's could one set of CF wheels buy?

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Soloburrito 02/21/2014 at 18:26

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All of them

Dsscats > Battery Tender Unnecessary 02/21/2014 at 18:30

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This is a really ugly wheel.

jkm7680 > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 02/21/2014 at 18:31

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Bmw has been making some strange looking cars recently, the I3 also

Makoyouidiot > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 02/21/2014 at 18:40

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"and we do sell THROUGH OUR IN HOUSE AFTERMARKET (wink wink nudge nudge) carbon fiber wheels which would fit your I8, AND we MIGHT be able to work that price into your purchase as a *misc. accessory*"

GhostZ > Ravey Mayvey Slurpee Surprise 02/21/2014 at 18:53

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Pictured: BMW test mule

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Battery Tender Unnecessary 02/21/2014 at 18:57

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I might be late to the party, but are you considering purchasing one?

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > jkm7680 02/21/2014 at 19:06

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The interior isn't bad though. At least the front half. It's almost Scandinavian.

I'm waiting for i3 and i8 X, Gran Coupe, and GT models.

Battery Tender Unnecessary > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 02/21/2014 at 19:14

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Yeah, first on the list at dealer. Delivery in July.

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Battery Tender Unnecessary 02/21/2014 at 19:18

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That's wonderful! Happy for you. I hope you didn't have to get rid of the SLS, haha.

Battery Tender Unnecessary > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 02/21/2014 at 19:20

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Nope, room for both. Getting rid of the Range Rover.

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Battery Tender Unnecessary 02/21/2014 at 19:24

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Niceee. Worth it.

coqui70 > Battery Tender Unnecessary 02/23/2014 at 21:48

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All fine and good, however this somewhat faddish vehicle shall not make my purchase list until two options are added: A flux capacitor and a Mr. Fusion power unit.

CruzeHatch > Battery Tender Unnecessary 02/23/2014 at 21:57

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"I believe CF wheels are also "un-approved for sale" by the DOT as well."

I've got a $4k set of BST carbon rims for my street bike that say otherwise. TUV and DOT approved.

CruzeHatch > Dsscats 02/23/2014 at 21:58

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Yes, yes it is.

Battery Tender Unnecessary > CruzeHatch 02/23/2014 at 22:07

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Good to know. I was aware they are available for aftermarket but didn't know if OEMs could offer them yet.

CruzeHatch > Battery Tender Unnecessary 02/24/2014 at 11:11

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Ah that makes sense. I do see a ton of carbon rims around but now that you mention it I don't recall any being OEM.

CruzeHatch > Dsscats 02/24/2014 at 11:12

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Yes. Yes it is.

Mike Acosta > Battery Tender Unnecessary 02/25/2014 at 18:24

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Mike Acosta > CruzeHatch 02/25/2014 at 18:33

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SRX Guy here is a look at our first model of wheels, for OEM fitment. Ford Mustang in this case.