40i: M Sport design with or without M Sport Professional?

BeEmVee · 09-26-2023, 06:23 PM

Curious why people would not add the M Sports Pro pack, as the M Design makes the window trim and large front bumper black, but leaves the grill and exhaust tips silver. Is it because some have a preference for the contrast vs the “completeness” of everything blacked out? Which colors does this work well on? I see a lot of BMW’s with a silver grill and black window trim so it must be common, just wondering how those feel from a cosmetic perspective. M Sport Pro also adds the sports exhaust which I can understand some not wanting for noise reasons, though it’ll be quite muted on a B58, and I would think is a desirable option. Thanks for sharing your preferences!

FastMarkA · 09-26-2023, 06:37 PM

When the G05 was introduced, "Extended Shadowline Trim" became a thing.

It was a bargain $300 option.

This is pure speculation, but it seems like 80% of the G05 M-Sports I see on the road have that option.

Enter the G05 LCI, and BMW has smartly bundled the Extended Shadowline with the painted brake calipers in the M-Sport Pro package.

Personally, the Extended Shadowline is a must have for me. The painted calipers...I can take or leave them. But if the only way to get EST is with the M-Sport Pro, well then BMWUSA, you got me and some extra money.

M-Sport Pro is a super easy money grab for BMW, and the capitalist in me says good for them.

hiluca · 09-27-2023, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FastMarkA

When the G05 was introduced, "Extended Shadowline Trim" became a thing.

It was a bargain $300 option.

This is pure speculation, but it seems like 80% of the G05 M-Sports I see on the road have that option.

Enter the G05 LCI, and BMW has smartly bundled the Extended Shadowline with the painted brake calipers in the M-Sport Pro package.

Personally, the Extended Shadowline is a must have for me. The painted calipers...I can take or leave them. But if the only way to get EST is with the M-Sport Pro, well then BMWUSA, you got me and some extra money.

M-Sport Pro is a super easy money grab for BMW, and the capitalist in me says good for them.

you don't only get painted calipers, the brakes are upgraded aswell
that's actually my main reason to go for the M-Sport pro pack.

RNorb · 09-27-2023, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by hiluca

you don't only get painted calipers, the brakes are upgraded aswell
that's actually my main reason to go for the M-Sport pro pack.

There is a downside to those brakes...lots of brake dust.

tscharf · 09-27-2023, 03:11 PM

I believe M-Sport professional adds a stiffer suspension. The physical springs are different. Whether this is a plus or minus is personal preference.

TurtleBoy · 09-27-2023, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tscharf

I believe M-Sport professional adds a stiffer suspension. The physical springs are different. Whether this is a plus or minus is personal preference.

No, the M-Sport Pro package is just cosmetic plus Exhaust.

BeEmVee · 09-27-2023, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

No, the M-Sport Pro package is just cosmetic plus Exhaust.

Pretty great for the price. It only costs about $500 more for the package if you price the illuminated kidney grill and M sport brakes as separate options, which is necessary if you don’t select the package.

WagonFan · 09-28-2023, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BeEmVee

Is it because some have a preference for the contrast vs the “completeness” of everything blacked out?

This and that we really wanted the silver kidney grille, a key feature we had on our first BMW >40 years ago.

While we ordered almost any other package, this one we on purpose decided against.

At the end it’s a personal preference and taste decision and not a practical one like the DAP.

BeEmVee · 09-28-2023, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by WagonFan

While we ordered almost any other package, this one we on purpose decided against.

Love the nostalgia! Definitely agree it’s personal preference. Did you get the car in the M sport design and just skip the M sports professional package or is it all the standard X line with matching silver window trim?

WagonFan · 09-28-2023, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BeEmVee

Did you get the car in the M sport design and just skip the M sports professional package

Exactly that. Wanted the extended colors and M steering wheel.

Attached a photo from the Blue Ridge the week of Performance Center Delivery.

BeEmVee · 09-28-2023, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by WagonFan

Exactly that. Wanted the extended colors and M steering wheel.

Attached a photo from the Blue Ridge the week of Performance Center Delivery.

Beauty! Looks great in white.

mlurker · 09-28-2023, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

No, the M-Sport Pro package is just cosmetic plus Exhaust.

what about M rear-differential?

TurtleBoy · 09-28-2023, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mlurker

what about M rear-differential?

No, the MSport differential is only available on the M60i and it is standard.

Eric500 · 09-28-2023, 03:02 PM

I think it looks weird with the black and silver. it screams greedy cash grab

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BeEmVee Second Lieutenant 136 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 xDrive 40i Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	40i: M Sport design with or without M Sport Professional? Curious why people would not add the M Sports Pro pack, as the M Design makes the window trim and large front bumper black, but leaves the grill and exhaust tips silver. Is it because some have a preference for the contrast vs the “completeness” of everything blacked out? Which colors does this work well on? I see a lot of BMW’s with a silver grill and black window trim so it must be common, just wondering how those feel from a cosmetic perspective. M Sport Pro also adds the sports exhaust which I can understand some not wanting for noise reasons, though it’ll be quite muted on a B58, and I would think is a desirable option. Thanks for sharing your preferences!
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FastMarkA Lieutenant 561 Rep 545 Posts Drives: '24 X5 50e M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	When the G05 was introduced, "Extended Shadowline Trim" became a thing. It was a bargain $300 option. This is pure speculation, but it seems like 80% of the G05 M-Sports I see on the road have that option. Enter the G05 LCI, and BMW has smartly bundled the Extended Shadowline with the painted brake calipers in the M-Sport Pro package. Personally, the Extended Shadowline is a must have for me. The painted calipers...I can take or leave them. But if the only way to get EST is with the M-Sport Pro, well then BMWUSA, you got me and some extra money. M-Sport Pro is a super easy money grab for BMW, and the capitalist in me says good for them.
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Eric500 um... 413 Rep 413 Posts Drives: LC500 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	I think it looks weird with the black and silver. it screams greedy cash grab __________________ 328i -> 535i -> X5 -> 540i -> Lexus LC500
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