request: Space Grey w/ CSLs

[rodi]

OK gang, I'm trying to make a decision here.

Any Space Grey's out there with VMR VB3 (CSLs)? (decided on these against the GTS-R's)
Can't decide which finish to get - gunmetal, matte black or hyperblack.

Thanks in advance.

[rodi]

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...t=CSL+gunmetal

those photos seem to show the gunmetal with the most true-to-life shade, in various light.

leaning towards the gunmetal.

[Brandy]

I would like to see pics of space gray with those wheels too!

[e82vette]

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=268118

here you go.. it is sparkling graphite i think.. but you get similar idea...

[PYSpeed.com]

I found a Hyper Black VB3 Picture with Space Gray E92 for you, hope this help, Rodi!

[M3R1]

I have the same car as you and have been thinking about the color choices for the VB3's as well (for my winter set up). I like the gunmetal on almost all colors. My fear is that there will not be enough contrast as it is too similar in color. I think Matte black would accent the shadowline trim well. I really dont like Hyperblack at all.

My .02

[rodi]

Originally Posted by e82vette

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=268118

here you go.. it is sparkling graphite i think.. but you get similar idea...

are those gunmetal?

[rodi]

I'm thinking hyperblack is too much on the bling side for me - it looks chrome in certain sunlight angles.

starting to think that except in a few light circumstances, gunmetal will be just enough different from Space Grey to work. it doesn't reflect light like the body paint does.

searching for perfection....

[oneintheory]

Originally Posted by rodi

I'm thinking hyperblack is too much on the bling side for me - it looks chrome in certain sunlight angles.

starting to think that except in a few light circumstances, gunmetal will be just enough different from Space Grey to work. it doesn't reflect light like the body paint does.

searching for perfection....

buy someones used CSLs and get a custom powdercoat job.

[rodi]

been doing some digging:

gunmetal:


hyperblack:


hyperblack in overhead sunlight:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...4&postcount=25
(try to ignore the chrome lip) this looks too chrome and blingy, i think. no bueno.


gunmetal:

Originally Posted by ibeclueless

(regarding the color of the VMR gunmetal) it is slightly darker than space gray. (source: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...6&postcount=11 )

all of these are Space Grey, by the way.

[M3R1]

http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1221615474

http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1221615474

Matte black on a SG 335i for reference...

[e82vette]

Originally Posted by rodi

are those gunmetal?

they are