Austin Yellow F82 ///M4

[Jaystol]

Excited to share that I have recently taken delivery of an Austin Yellow F82 M4.

Some may know, I recently sold my M235i, which I didn't own for too long. Ultimately the move from the Z4M was a tough one, and I kept itching to move back into a true M. Yes, there may be significant differences in the M's, but they all seem to have that 'special' element, which I felt like I'd lost in the M-light. So, I mistakenly booked a test drive of an M2 comp, and an M4 and there was no going back.

Now the colour is not for everyone. It's definitely a marmite. You love it, or you hate it. I've always loved the M3/M4 yellow variants. I'm typically a black/grey/white car guy, but why not go loud with an exciting car.

Plans for the future:

Really just the crank hub - will look at reinforcing it. No plans to mod just yet unless perhaps if I come across a comp exhaust.

Looking forward to meeting up with fellow enthusiasts. Keen to get stuck in to some runs when they come up too.

 

[FILV]

Many Happy Miles
Great roads to enjoy such a beast

 

[jayaynikkal]

Beast! Congratulations!! 😃

 

[Spanky]

That colour just suits the F82 so well! And I think this is the most beautiful model in the F series.

Congrats, man. What an incredible machine!

 

[CK4LIFE]

Congratulations on a mean machine

 

[General.Massacre]

Congrats and the new car man. great upgrade

 

[TBP88]

Great car, the colour is unique - and honestly another "black demon" M4 isn't what the world needs - bring some more fun to the world.

 

[///Avi]

Congratulations Jason! Great choice!

 

[Kishore]

Congrats bud, love the color but like u said not for everyone, but she stands our better than a darker color

 

[AshG108]

Congrats dude! Great choice!

 

[Jaystol]

Quick update on the car.

I've now had it for a few weeks. It was delivered to me from a BMW in another province. Of course, many promises about the 'rigourous M car testing'. Turns out at speed over 80, I had significant shudder on braking. Took it to BMW Cape Town city for inspection, and they found all four of the disks needed replacing.

After some drama, and back and forth between the two BMW dealerships, all disks were covered by the dealer I bought the car from.

Looks like one more issue has cropped up. Under heavy acceleration, I get a rear vibration, particularly in higher gears and higher speed.

Taking the car to and from Plett tomorrow, so I'll have some more time to test and document the sound.

From research, looks like it could be a few things including:
1. Diff bushings,
2. Bush,
3. drive shaft.

Anyone had similar issues?

I'll update this post with videos once I've managed to document the sound.

I'll then approach the dealer that I purchased the car from and ask for direction.

 

[General.Massacre]

Quick update on the car.

I've now had it for a few weeks. It was delivered to me from a BMW in another province. Of course, many promises about the 'rigourous M car testing'. Turns out at speed over 80, I had significant shudder on braking. Took it to BMW Cape Town city for inspection, and they found all four of the disks needed replacing.

After some drama, and back and forth between the two BMW dealerships, all disks were covered by the dealer I bought the car from.

Looks like one more issue has cropped up. Under heavy acceleration, I get a rear vibration, particularly in higher gears and higher speed.

Taking the car to and from Plett tomorrow, so I'll have some more time to test and document the sound.

From research, looks like it could be a few things including:
1. Diff bushings,
2. Bush,
3. drive shaft.

Anyone had similar issues?

I'll update this post with videos once I've managed to document the sound.

I'll then approach the dealer that I purchased the car from and ask for direction.

This sounds like the Driveshaft Centre Bearing.
@osiris had the same on his Z4, and after a new bearing was installed, it was smooth as silk again.

Fair warning, confirm with BMW if they have the special tool available to do the job first before booking it in, as they seem to apparently share the special tool between dealerships.

 

[BeemerFanatic]

Check tyres and rims as well. I k ow there was a trick to pin point if it’s vibration on the body vs vibration on the steering wheel.

 

[Jaystol]

Small update on my end.

Took the car to AutoVelvet here in Cape Town. Man they’re passionate about their work.

Had the entire car paint corrected, polished, interior and engine bay detailed with a 5 year ceramic coating applied too.

Honestly speaking, I cannot imagine the car looked this good when it was delivered to its first owner.

Getting some nice content to update the thread. It’s difficult to capture on a phone camera.

I’d highly recommend these guys.

 

[TBP88]

Small update on my end.

Took the car to AutoVelvet here in Cape Town. Man they’re passionate about their work.

Had the entire car paint corrected, polished, interior and engine bay detailed with a 5 year ceramic coating applied too.

Honestly speaking, I cannot imagine the car looked this good when it was delivered to its first owner.

Getting some nice content to update the thread. It’s difficult to capture on a phone camera.

I’d highly recommend these guys.

Agreed
Did my Z4M when they were just starting shop here in CPT, was quality and relatively speaking, affordable.

 

[M3boi]

Small update on my end.

Took the car to AutoVelvet here in Cape Town. Man they’re passionate about their work.

Had the entire car paint corrected, polished, interior and engine bay detailed with a 5 year ceramic coating applied too.

Honestly speaking, I cannot imagine the car looked this good when it was delivered to its first owner.

Getting some nice content to update the thread. It’s difficult to capture on a phone camera.

I’d highly recommend these guys.

They are great, they just did my in-law's F12 and it came out amazingly.

Shoot me a message if you'd like some proper photos taken now that the car has been detailed, my IG with my photographic work is in my sig below.

 

[momo1]

Small update on my end.

Took the car to AutoVelvet here in Cape Town. Man they’re passionate about their work.

Had the entire car paint corrected, polished, interior and engine bay detailed with a 5 year ceramic coating applied too.

Honestly speaking, I cannot imagine the car looked this good when it was delivered to its first owner.

Getting some nice content to update the thread. It’s difficult to capture on a phone camera.

I’d highly recommend these guys.

PICS bro!!

 

[jld010]

Small update on my end.

Took the car to AutoVelvet here in Cape Town. Man they’re passionate about their work.

Had the entire car paint corrected, polished, interior and engine bay detailed with a 5 year ceramic coating applied too.

Honestly speaking, I cannot imagine the car looked this good when it was delivered to its first owner.

Getting some nice content to update the thread. It’s difficult to capture on a phone camera.

I’d highly recommend these guys.

How much did that set you back?
.I did a 3y ceramic coat through Private Detailers..for R5k

 

[Jaystol]

How much did that set you back?
.I did a 3y ceramic coat through Private Detailers..for R5k

It was roughly 12k for a 5 year ceramic.

It was more pricey than some other places, but their attention to detail was legitimately next level. I haven't seen people put that much time, effort, energy or enthusiasm into something similar.

The car looks brand new. Zero swirls, zero scratches. Engine bay looks impeccable. Interior was done too.

 

[jld010]

It was roughly 12k for a 5 year ceramic.

It was more pricey than some other places, but their attention to detail was legitimately next level. I haven't seen people put that much time, effort, energy or enthusiasm into something similar.

The car looks brand new. Zero swirls, zero scratches. Engine bay looks impeccable. Interior was done too.

They quoted a decent price on ppf..they are one of the best no doubt.