SEMA 2014 - LB (Liberty Walk) Performance BMW F82 M4 widebody kit impressions and pictures

At the SEMA show this year the new F82 M4 was all over the place. Two major widebody kit options made their debut with the LB Performance widebody and the Vorsteiner widebody. The LB Performance styling should be familiar to those who have seen the previous E92 M3 version.

The styling is much more over the top and Asian inspired than the refined European touch one would expect on a BMW. It definitely is attention grabbing and the kit offers better fitment than several E92 M3 LB Performance kits BimmerBoost has sampled. This fits and looks better but there still are gaps and fitment issues.

As far the styling is concerned it definitely is attention grabbing. The thing is, this widebody kit is all about form over function. It is not made so you can fit wider wheels and tires specifically for racing. Just based on looking at the pieces up close themselves there does not seem to be any aerodynamic testing to inspire the design based on performance. This is all about looks folks and this kit certainly is going to increase drag and maybe not even proportionally.

Out of the two M4's fitted with the LB Performance kit at the SEMA show BimmerBoost found the white one to have the better execution. If one wants to hide the gaps and rivets making the kit appear to flow together better a dark color is probably the best choice.

Is it attention grabbing? Yes. Is it different? Well, this style is starting to get a bit played out. Does it belong on a BMW? That is up to to you decide.