[CJ2018]

Just came back from tint shop. Now time to relax and enjoy what this beast has to offer.

[1230vani]

Originally Posted by CJ2018

Just came back from tint shop. Now time to relax and enjoy what this beast has to offer.

P.S thanks to everyone in advance for any compliments or appreciations

Love it, dig those wheels. Congrats!

[CJ2018]

Originally Posted by 1230vani

Love it, dig those wheels. Congrats!

Thank you. I love the 915 wheels. New, fresh design that goes very well with black exterior color on top of being EVish looking

[nZtiZia]

did it come with those small M Sport badges on the side fenders? i was expecting the 'electrified by i' badges (TBH, i didn't like those)

[CJ2018]

Originally Posted by nZtiZia

did it come with those small M Sport badges on the side fenders? i was expecting the 'electrified by i' badges (TBH, i didn't like those)

Someone is paying attention!!! The strange thing about this is that when I first build the car on the USA configurator, the M emblem was showing on the photos only to disappear a few weeks later

[desantii]

Wheels looks nice. Can you post what tires came with the wheels? thanks

[tdlutz24]

Originally Posted by CJ2018

Someone is paying attention!!! The strange thing about this is that when I first build the car on the USA configurator, the M emblem was showing on the photos only to disappear a few weeks later

Exactly the same for my build. I was excited to see if they were actually going to come through that way... bummer. It looked really nice ( I believe the EU versions were coming this way - not sure though)

[CJ2018]

Originally Posted by desantii

Wheels looks nice. Can you post what tires came with the wheels? thanks

Pirelli P zero RF

[Fsoj89]

Love it ! Looks gorgeous …

[zsap]

Amazing look.

I regret that in most EU countries is illegal to darken side-front windows with anything, that is not coming with the original homologation of the car.

And also I'm disappointed with the lack of M-emblems on my 45e with the M-package. The only logos are on the wheels, steering wheel, and doorsteps.

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by zsap

Amazing look.

I regret that in most EU countries is illegal to darken side-front windows with anything, that is not coming with the original homologation of the car.

And also I'm disappointed with the lack of M-emblems on my 45e with the M-package. The only logos are on the wheels, steering wheel, and doorsteps.

before 2022, EU-based 45e also came with the small side fender M Sport badges if one didn’t choose to remove badges while ordering (an option afforded to EU customers), but they were replaced with ‘electrified by i’ badges starting in 2022. otherwise, there were no other M Sport badges anywhere else other than what you already mentioned with the exception of the seat headrests if getting the M multifunction seats (another option afforded in the EU but not the U.S.).

what else did you want? hope you weren’t expecting M badges on the front grille or rear tailgate as that’s distinguished for the X5M (F95). personally, i think the placement and number of M Sport badges on the M Sport 45e is enough. the body kit already distinguishes itself from an xLine.

[zsap]

I'd have them on the sides ... rather than ugly i-badges ;-)

But I have a plan to remove now all badges from the sides (i-) and trunk. I had no option to order without them with 45e (02/2023), but it was available for 40i. I regret that I didn't ask my dealer do they have this option available in the internal system or not.

[Heavyd]

The M badges on the front sides are back with the LCI. Especially on the plugin hybrid it’s very handy because I use it for opening the charging lid.

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by zsap

I'd have them on the sides ... rather than ugly i-badges ;-)

But I have a plan to remove now all badges from the sides (i-) and trunk. I had no option to order without them with 45e (02/2023), but it was available for 40i. I regret that I didn't ask my dealer do they have this option available in the internal system or not.

i have a 2021 US-spec 45e. i removed all badges when getting ppf installed but added the side fender M Sport badges because i liked the "EU look". a side benefit is i can press on the badge instead of the body panel when opening the charging door ;P

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by Heavyd

The M badges on the front sides are back with the LCI. Especially on the plugin hybrid it’s very handy because I use it for opening the charging lid.

it's no longer 'electrified by i'? that's great IMHO

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by CJ2018

Someone is paying attention!!! The strange thing about this is that when I first build the car on the USA configurator, the M emblem was showing on the photos only to disappear a few weeks later

did yours come with the 'electrified by i' badges or completely blank?

[Heavyd]

Originally Posted by nZtiZia

it's no longer 'electrified by i'? that's great IMHO

Yes, they are also visible in the configurator. Sales rep told people hated that electrified crap…

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by Heavyd

Yes, they are also visible in the configurator. Sales rep told people hated that electrified crap…

hmmmm, seems reserved for EU customers again. the M Sport side fender badges don't show on the US configurator, and they weren't installed on CJ2018's 50e at the factory (he's US-based)

but what do you mean on the back? there were never an M Sport badge on the rear tailgate as far as i recall (in all countries)

[Heavyd]

Originally Posted by nZtiZia

hmmmm, seems reserved for EU customers again. the side badges don't show on the US configurator.

but what do you mean on the back? there were never M Sport badge on the rear tailgate as far as i recall (in all countries)

Clearly visible on my European build.
https://webfrontend.evecp.bmw.cloud/43ed645

Only small M badges on the side nothing M related on the back. But I remove everything on the back. Only the side M badges remain. Primarly for opening the charging flap

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by Heavyd

Clearly visible on my European build.
https://webfrontend.evecp.bmw.cloud/43ed645

Only small M badges on the side nothing M related on the back. But I remove everything on the back. Only the side M badges remain. Primarly for opening the charging flap

yes, much better than 'electrified'!

[Heavyd]

Originally Posted by nZtiZia

yes, much better than 'electrified'!

It still amazes me that such things are so market specific. I should think Americans also would like the M badge instead of that electrified crap...

[tdlutz24]

It is a simple $20 aftermarket fix ! 🤩