I chose the Carbon Exterior Package over the Executive Package

mmckenzie · 03-02-2021, 07:00 AM

I went with the former mainly because I think it looks great with BSM (hopefully) and for the front inlets (vs. the meshed cover). Given mine will be a 6MT (G80 BTW), I do wish I had the HUD as I heard from many folks that it's a game changer.

Do you think this was a dumb choice?

Can't wait to get the car - ETA end of this week

hockeygoalie35 · 03-02-2021, 07:25 AM

Personally I'm going with the Executive over the CE package. the Carbon exterior can be added later through OEM or aftermarket. the Executive options, not so much.

Kansr · 03-02-2021, 08:10 AM

In another thread someone said it best, yes the BSM and carbon kinda fade into one another and don’t pop, but those who know Carbon will recognize it without hesitation.

Also, aftermarket or OEM, i don’t think anyone will do a better job than what was intended from the factory. Maybe it’ll look individual and custom, but better is subjective.

GOLFFRR · 03-02-2021, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by hockeygoalie35

Personally I'm going with the Executive over the CE package. the Carbon exterior can be added later through OEM or aftermarket. the Executive options, not so much.

Between the two, if you had to pick, I agree the exec is the way to go. It will also help more so in the resale IMO.

M3AWD · 03-02-2021, 09:28 AM

I'm going with both as I really want the OEM Carbon Fiber Exterior and there are some nice features in the Executive Package that I really like.

If it's one or the other I would go Executive Package as it's $1,700 cheaper which is a good starting budget for some aftermarket CF parts in the future.

chicagofan00 · 03-02-2021, 10:06 AM

I would go exec as that stuff either can't be added later or would be cost prohibitive to add later on. The carbon exterior package looks great but will get lost a little bit with the black exterior and you could also add it on later either with OEM or aftermarket.

fl1by · 03-02-2021, 10:12 AM

Executive package... plus I couldn't get CF exterior when I ordered the car, and couldn't add it later due to it being an early VIN...

The HUD is definitely worth the difference. I have in in my Vette and wish every day it was in Raptor and STI.

Counting the days... G80 went from the VTC to somewhere in S.C. Hurry on to Newport News ...

frankiebones · 03-03-2021, 10:50 AM

HUD for 6MT is a f***ing gamechanger......I'll never get a car without a HUD again.

snareman · 03-03-2021, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

Between the two, if you had to pick, I agree the exec is the way to go. It will also help more so in the resale IMO.

Agreed. I added a bunch of CF stuff to my last M4 and don't think I recouped money for a bit of it when I sold the car.

Zirenz2006 · 03-03-2021, 12:28 PM

I'd go with Exec if I had to pick one. I ended up with both. I really liked what the CF pack does to the front and rear, especially the front

Transfer · 03-03-2021, 02:54 PM

Going for carbon bits and the peasant headlamps? No way jose. The difference in appearance between base lights and DRLs and laser lights with larger DRLs is massive. The base lights are an eyesore in comparison and shouldn't even be fitted on an M car.

Carbon pack depends on exterior color IMO. I don't think the dark colors benefit as much while the lighter colors really are enhanced by the carbon pieces.

Saturatedfat · 03-03-2021, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

Going for carbon bits and the peasant headlamps? No way jose. The difference in appearance between base lights and DRLs and laser lights with larger DRLs is massive. The base lights are an eyesore in comparison and shouldn't even be fitted on an M car.

Carbon pack depends on exterior color IMO. I don't think the dark colors benefit as much while the lighter colors really are enhanced by the carbon pieces.

Yeah, I saw SPY on M3 and M4 with/without carbon and definitely believe the lighter colors benefit from the CF.

CklSpeciale · 03-04-2021, 02:35 AM

The front pieces are about 500 each on bmw's m performance shop. You can get them installed and at same time have the exec package with under 4k7

Dr.Deep · 03-04-2021, 03:20 AM

Agree with most others...

I would also go with EP because of the features and you can't re-add later.
CF can be added anytime, if OEM or aftermarket...of course probably more expensive afterwards, but you can choose what you want if not everything is interesting for you..

I went with both

pg80 · 03-04-2021, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mmckenzie

I went with the former mainly because I think it looks great with BSM (hopefully) and for the front inlets (vs. the meshed cover). Given mine will be a 6MT (G80 BTW), I do wish I had the HUD as I heard from many folks that it's a game changer.

Do you think this was a dumb choice?

Can't wait to get the car - ETA end of this week

I wasn't even willing to get the car without the executive pak because I wanted the HUD so bad and the carbon can be added later a whole lot easier than trying to add a HUD later just my opinion

DS_BMW · 03-06-2021, 04:25 PM

Executive or lose out on killer headlights...

jimbethesda · 03-06-2021, 05:05 PM

What is in carbon fiber if you get that option?

I'm pretty sure these:
- side mirrors
- rear diffuser
- front side vents

Not sure
- rear spoiler
- side skirt

Anyone know the full list?

chicagofan00 · 03-06-2021, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbethesda

What is in carbon fiber if you get that option?

I'm pretty sure these:
- side mirrors
- rear diffuser
- front side vents

Not sure
- rear spoiler
- side skirt

Anyone know the full list?

Exterior carbon package include the side mirrors, side vents, front vents, diffuser, and spoiler. Does not include the side skirts.

M3AWD · 03-06-2021, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

Exterior carbon package include the side mirrors, side vents, front vents, diffuser, and spoiler. Does not include the side skirts.

CF side vents are NOT included with the M Carbon Exterior Package. The other 4 things you listed are correcr. I think I saw them side vents being sold as M Performance parts...

CanuckM · 03-06-2021, 11:19 PM

I did the opposite as well. Unlike most car guys, I don't trip on myself for CF exterior on cars unless it's an exotic! The only part that appealed to me was the front bumper vents that cleaned up the front look. But I hope someone will release a part to go there?

chicagofan00 · 03-06-2021, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by M3AWD

CF side vents are NOT included with the M Carbon Exterior Package. The other 4 things you listed are correcr. I think I saw them side vents being sold as M Performance parts...

Gah, I stand corrected. I double checked the configurator and your are right.

Pantagathus · 03-07-2021, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

Gah, I stand corrected. I double checked the configurator and your are right.

It's total horseshit the side vents aren't included in the exterior carbon package

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mmckenzie Private 217 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2021 G80 M3 6MT (BSM) Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I chose the Carbon Exterior Package over the Executive Package I went with the former mainly because I think it looks great with BSM (hopefully) and for the front inlets (vs. the meshed cover). Given mine will be a 6MT (G80 BTW), I do wish I had the HUD as I heard from many folks that it's a game changer. Do you think this was a dumb choice? Can't wait to get the car - ETA end of this week
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Kansr Private First Class 163 Rep 184 Posts Drives: BSM M8 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: LI - NY iTrader: (0)	In another thread someone said it best, yes the BSM and carbon kinda fade into one another and don’t pop, but those who know Carbon will recognize it without hesitation. Also, aftermarket or OEM, i don’t think anyone will do a better job than what was intended from the factory. Maybe it’ll look individual and custom, but better is subjective.
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fl1by First Lieutenant 679 Rep 383 Posts Drives: G80, Raptor, STI and C8 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Southeast Virginia iTrader: (0)	Executive package... plus I couldn't get CF exterior when I ordered the car, and couldn't add it later due to it being an early VIN... The HUD is definitely worth the difference. I have in in my Vette and wish every day it was in Raptor and STI. Counting the days... G80 went from the VTC to somewhere in S.C. Hurry on to Newport News ...
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frankiebones Brigadier General 5299 Rep 3,056 Posts Drives: Fire Orange G80 6MT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	HUD for 6MT is a f***ing gamechanger......I'll never get a car without a HUD again. __________________ Fire Orange 6MT G80 (Miss July, 2021 Cover of Bimmerpost) SMB M3 CS (gone) YMB F80 6MT (gone)
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Transfer Major General 5251 Rep 5,874 Posts Drives: Bronco Wildtrak, Tesla MYP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (1)	Going for carbon bits and the peasant headlamps? No way jose. The difference in appearance between base lights and DRLs and laser lights with larger DRLs is massive. The base lights are an eyesore in comparison and shouldn't even be fitted on an M car. Carbon pack depends on exterior color IMO. I don't think the dark colors benefit as much while the lighter colors really are enhanced by the carbon pieces.
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CklSpeciale Private 131 Rep 91 Posts Drives: bmw M4 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	The front pieces are about 500 each on bmw's m performance shop. You can get them installed and at same time have the exec package with under 4k7
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Dr.Deep Captain 1827 Rep 830 Posts Drives: M4 Competition Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Alps iTrader: (0)	Agree with most others... I would also go with EP because of the features and you can't re-add later. CF can be added anytime, if OEM or aftermarket...of course probably more expensive afterwards, but you can choose what you want if not everything is interesting for you.. I went with both
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jimbethesda Colonel 1856 Rep 2,302 Posts Drives: M3 (F80) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	What is in carbon fiber if you get that option? I'm pretty sure these: - side mirrors - rear diffuser - front side vents Not sure - rear spoiler - side skirt Anyone know the full list? __________________ 2001 330Ci (sold) 2007 335i (sold) 2008 E90 M3 (sold) 2015 M3 (sold) 2022 G83
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CanuckM First Lieutenant 666 Rep 384 Posts Drives: cars Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I did the opposite as well. Unlike most car guys, I don't trip on myself for CF exterior on cars unless it's an exotic! The only part that appealed to me was the front bumper vents that cleaned up the front look. But I hope someone will release a part to go there?
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