Color question, opinions please....

Peoriakid · 09-01-2008, 03:40 PM

I'm new around here, been lurking for a while and finally decided to post because I just ordered my car. Here is what I went with:

2009 135i Cpe
space grey
terra boston leather
silver trim
sports pckage
ipod/satellite/HD radio/hi-fi

So here is my dilemma. I really like the space grey, and I really like a lot of the carbon trim pieces that are available. I plan on doing mirrors, spoiler, and grills at least. I thought that the subtle difference between the space grey and the CF would be sort of cool. Sort of like, from 30 or 40 feet away you might not even notice that the mirrors were different from the rest of the car, but when you got closer you would see that there was some carbon fiber trim, sort of stealthy and sleek.

Well, my problem is, I also LOVE the gunmetal CSL wheels. But do you think that gunmetal (prettymuch a shade of grey) wheels on a space grey car would be too much grey? I sort of think there should be some contrast between the wheels and the car to really make the wheels pop, sort of like they do on silver bullets car (Ti silver with gunmetal CSLs)

I can still change my order for a couple weeks, so keping in mind that I really like the CSL wheels and plan on getting a set and some CF trim, would you go:

A. Space grey with gunmetal CSL wheels
B. Stick with space grey, but get silver CSL wheels
C. Switch the car to silver, and get gunmetal CSL wheels.

I know this seems like a trivial matter, but it is driving me crazy, I wish I could just SEE a 135i in space grey with dark wheels.

Thanks for any input.
Ryan

Schermer · 09-01-2008, 09:27 PM

I would suggest getting some p-shop dudes to do it for you. It could look like too much, or really stealth.

lacrosse · 09-01-2008, 10:11 PM

I vote for "C".

TagMan · 09-01-2008, 10:25 PM

Heck, which is more important to you? The exterior color, or the color of the wheels?

If you really love the space grey, then get it, and go with option "b".

If you really have to have those gunmetal wheels, then go with option "c". (Love that TiAg!)

Forget option "a". Too boring, IMO.

09-01-2008, 03:40 PM	#1
Peoriakid New Member 5 Rep 28 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	Color question, opinions please.... I'm new around here, been lurking for a while and finally decided to post because I just ordered my car. Here is what I went with: 2009 135i Cpe space grey terra boston leather silver trim sports pckage ipod/satellite/HD radio/hi-fi So here is my dilemma. I really like the space grey, and I really like a lot of the carbon trim pieces that are available. I plan on doing mirrors, spoiler, and grills at least. I thought that the subtle difference between the space grey and the CF would be sort of cool. Sort of like, from 30 or 40 feet away you might not even notice that the mirrors were different from the rest of the car, but when you got closer you would see that there was some carbon fiber trim, sort of stealthy and sleek. Well, my problem is, I also LOVE the gunmetal CSL wheels. But do you think that gunmetal (prettymuch a shade of grey) wheels on a space grey car would be too much grey? I sort of think there should be some contrast between the wheels and the car to really make the wheels pop, sort of like they do on silver bullets car (Ti silver with gunmetal CSLs) I can still change my order for a couple weeks, so keping in mind that I really like the CSL wheels and plan on getting a set and some CF trim, would you go: A. Space grey with gunmetal CSL wheels B. Stick with space grey, but get silver CSL wheels C. Switch the car to silver, and get gunmetal CSL wheels. I know this seems like a trivial matter, but it is driving me crazy, I wish I could just SEE a 135i in space grey with dark wheels. Thanks for any input. Ryan
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09-01-2008, 09:27 PM	#2
Schermer New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	I would suggest getting some p-shop dudes to do it for you. It could look like too much, or really stealth.
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09-01-2008, 10:11 PM	#3
lacrosse Captain 11 Rep 817 Posts Drives: 2006 997 C2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Carrera C2 [0.00] 2008 135i [0.00] 2002 Mercedes ML 320 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	I vote for "C". __________________ Gone: 2008 135i/2006 330i Arrived: 2006 997/Black/Sand Beige Leather/6MT/Sports Chrono Plus/19" Vorsteiner V-308s/Factory Nav/Sports Steering Wheel/Contrasting Mats/Heated Seats/Bose /V1/iPod adapter/Parrot Bluetooth/50% all around/Black "911" script/"Gundo Hack"/AWE black chrome tips/H&R adjustable front and rear sways/Rennline shift knob
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09-01-2008, 10:25 PM	#4
TagMan Car Addict!! 60 Rep 1,303 Posts Drives: '08 135i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Malibu, California iTrader: (0)	Heck, which is more important to you? The exterior color, or the color of the wheels? If you really love the space grey, then get it, and go with option "b". If you really have to have those gunmetal wheels, then go with option "c". (Love that TiAg!) Forget option "a". Too boring, IMO. __________________ 2008 /// Commemorative /// 6-Speed /// Titanium Silver /// Fully-Loaded /// 135i Convertible
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