[Bimmerfun82]

Originally Posted by Wynnsiensheng

Is this what you are concerned about?
Can’t say that I see much or any bronze, assuming those are the wheels you are talking about.

That green reflecting off the SSG makes it look like aventurine green from Porsche. And those wheels look terrific.

[Wynnsiensheng]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

I don’t mind the buffeting and love the feeling of my hair blowing around in the wind. I have owned convertibles since my first one which was a 1994 325i and haven’t used a windscreen unless my wife was with me on a really long road trip.

You are correct about them being easy to detach and they don’t take up too much space in the trunk.

Just give me a baseball cap and a good pair of sunglasses for a chilly or really sunny day and I am good to go! 😎

Hair?
Oh yes. I remember that.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by Wynnsiensheng

Hair?
Oh yes. I remember that.

After seeing your picture I was going to mention in my post that in your case it doesn’t apply and is a non issue but I was trying to be kind!

[Wynnsiensheng]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

After seeing your picture I was going to mention in my post that in your case it doesn’t apply and is a non issue but I was trying to be kind!

Not everything in the UK’s Daily Star newspaper is rubbish. 🤗

[stlcdr]

Originally Posted by Wynnsiensheng

Not everything in the UK’s Daily Star newspaper is rubbish. 🤗

The brits sure are #1 in tabloids!

[AustinPowers007]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

I don’t mind the buffeting and love the feeling of my hair blowing around in the wind. I have owned convertibles since my first one which was a 1994 325i and haven’t used a windscreen unless my wife was with me on a really long road trip.

You are correct about them being easy to detach and they don’t take up too much space in the trunk.

Just give me a baseball cap and a good pair of sunglasses for a chilly or really sunny day and I am good to go! 😎

I totally agree about removing the mesh windscreen. The visibility is much much better without it, and the little bit of extra wind in your hair is not annoying at all… actually kind of invigorating.

[JlVETURKEY]

Configurator is officially live on the US website with the manual option!

[nellborg]

You all are right re the cerium grey wheels - not much bronze in there at all in real life photos and they do look good.

But, now I'm kinda digging the M V-spoke 772M wheels with the silver rim.

I also like the 18" option for a bit softer ride and maybe more tire selection? I'd likely be swapping the OEM tires for A/S's since I live in the Great Lakes area and would be frequently driving in 30-40 F temps.

I'll have to play around with the configurator a bit.

[Argo]

Originally Posted by nellborg

I also like the 18" option for a bit softer ride and maybe more tire selection? I'd likely be swapping the OEM tires for A/S's since I live in the Great Lakes area and would be frequently driving in 30-40 F temps.

I'm extremely happy with how the 18s look and feel, however they're not available if you option the manual (and there's really no good reason for it either).

[StanDiego]

Originally Posted by Argo

I'm extremely happy with how the 18s look and feel, however they're not available if you option the manual (and there's really no good reason for it either).

Unless perhaps they’re afraid the manual will burn through 18” tires too quickly. Just a WAG.

[Bimmerfun82]

I would go with the staggered setup and then buy a set of winter or A/S on 18’s. That way you can go with the spirit of the handschalter. I do think the staggered will be better with the manual if you drive in a spirited fashion!

[Argo]

Originally Posted by StanDiego

Unless perhaps they’re afraid the manual will burn through 18” tires too quickly. Just a WAG.

It shouldn't make any difference to the life of the tire though, given they're the exact same width as the 19" options.

[StanDiego]

Originally Posted by Argo

It shouldn't make any difference to the life of the tire though, given they're the exact same width as the 19" options.

. . . and probably similar circumference.

[GerryC]

Originally Posted by StanDiego

Unless perhaps they’re afraid the manual will burn through 18” tires too quickly. Just a WAG.

It shouldn't make any difference. I think the take rate for 18" wheels on the M40i has been pretty low historically and they figured that manual buyers are hard core and probably even more unlikely to order the 18" wheels. So they decided to not offer them.

[Argo]

Originally Posted by StanDiego

. . . and probably similar circumference.

Yeah, almost the exact same due to the increased sidewall aspect ratio.

Originally Posted by Argo

Rear:


Front:

The new 20 inch option in the rears is also the same diameter, though every so slightly wider being a 285 instead of a 275 tire.

Originally Posted by GerryC

It shouldn't make any difference. I think the take rate for 18" wheels on the M40i has been pretty low historically and they figured that manual buyers are hard core and probably even more unlikely to order the 18" wheels. So they decided to not offer them.

Offering them would be essentially "no cost" to them though. Even if you "lose $600 in value" by choosing that option, some of us genuinely prefer smaller wheels.

[Ranchroundel]

Has anyone been successful in ordering the alcantara package and/or have an idea of what it looks like? Thanks.

[RigaTony1982]

Originally Posted by Ranchroundel

Has anyone been successful in ordering the alcantara package and/or have an idea of what it looks like? Thanks.

This car here has it, and you can see it pretty well. Just the tops of the seats and the door cards are alcantara.

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing

[Ranchroundel]

That is great. Thank you.

[Horseman]

Saw this on Instagram today. Frozen green manual.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4EZg...V3MzhqdzlieQ==

[BEAR-AvHistory-2]

Originally Posted by Horseman

Saw this on Instagram today. Frozen green manual.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4EZg...V3MzhqdzlieQ==

Nice to look at but not sure about maintaining the Frozen Paint. Might look to getting a 2025 at some point but would get the dark green in a normal paint & 8ZF.

[FrostyWinters]

Originally Posted by BEAR-AvHistory-2

Nice to look at but not sure about maintaining the Frozen Paint. Might look to getting a 2025 at some point but would get the dark green in a normal paint & 8ZF.

For the US, both green colors are only available with a manual for now. Who knows, maybe BMW will make them available on the auto for the US next model year (2026).

[FrozenGT]

Did anyone make out to the BMW CCA event in FL this weekend? Bmw brought their Z40i in frozen green with manual.

This is the concourse at Amelia Island Ritz, Carlton.