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      03-24-2011, 08:30 PM   #45
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to each his own... I still havent seen a picture that sways me completely from the BSM... classic.. understated.. very much like a F A Jones Portuguese.
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      03-24-2011, 09:10 PM   #46
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Great pictures of the orange. That's the best I've seen the colour.

Whether or not they are true to the actual car? Could someone verify that?
True to the actual car. However the pics furthest away from the car are too red. It's more orange in person.

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      03-24-2011, 09:29 PM   #47
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      03-24-2011, 09:44 PM   #48
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Funny, I saw exactly the same cars as you. I was there but wasnt lucky enough to see the orange 1M.
I did however see the new 1 series hatch in disguise and the the M5 on the roads. Was able to snap a pic of the 1 series, but the M5 was just too fast.
Ill have to post pics when I have time, just got from Munich 2 nights ago.
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      03-25-2011, 09:29 AM   #49
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Not as nice as fire or inka orange imho.
Still nice, but the other two are break neck head turners.
I think the flat colours pop that little bit more than the metallics. I know cause I have a few!!
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Not as nice as fire or inka orange imho.
Still nice, but the other two are break neck head turners.
I think the flat colours pop that little bit more than the metallics. I know cause I have a few!!
Evergreen is truly a unique color. I believe I have only seen one evergreen M roadster on the road before. So rare, at least over here in the States.
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      03-25-2011, 12:24 PM   #51
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      03-25-2011, 01:48 PM   #52
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Wait, why is there still some left over camo?
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      03-25-2011, 10:27 PM   #53
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WOW!! I was at Munich, but i didn't have the chance to see it in VO!! But after this pics, i will order VO, it is really stunning!!!!
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      03-26-2011, 12:03 AM   #54
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Looks hot if you ask me.
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I've see Valencia Orange in person at Detroit. I own a BSM 135i. VO looks very cool in person, but I'd still take a black 1M. OP, thanks for the pics.
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      03-29-2011, 06:42 AM   #56
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Great pictures of the orange. That's the best I've seen the colour.
Whether or not they are true to the actual car? Could someone verify that?
My SA just showed me the official dealer sample card. The pictures at the start of this thread are excellent. Probably the best depiction of the color that you're going to get with pictures.

The color is less metallic and slightly darker than I was expecting. It trends to a track car look.

I can't think of any other orange by any manufacturer that is a close match. It's unique.
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I'd edge towards the BSM, VO if you want it to stand out but I think black just suits the proportions of the car better.
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      03-29-2011, 07:13 AM   #58
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Still love the descreet look of BSM, but must say I'm not sure why BMW didn't use a more exclusive black on an ///M car?

Jerez Black, Carbon Black or even Azurite Black (Individual).......
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Still love the descreet look of BSM, but must say I'm not sure why BMW didn't use a more exclusive black on an ///M car?

Jerez Black, Carbon Black or even Azurite Black (Individual).......

Agree... BSM is on thousands of 328s and 135s.. ..... oh well.
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Still love the descreet look of BSM, but must say I'm not sure why BMW didn't use a more exclusive black on an ///M car?

Jerez Black, Carbon Black or even Azurite Black (Individual).......

I think it is because Leipzig can only do "some" colors and not all in the BMW color pallete.

When I toured BMW factory in Munich last month... the guide there said BMW will be using a 3er (series) type of paint system (sprayed liquid)instead of the powered based paints that Leipzig curently use.

The guide said it is because the 3er's paint system yields a thicker (base)paint - it is better for long run durability. She basically confirmed what some have been saying over here - that the 1er's paint is pretty thin.


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I think it is because Leipzig can only do "some" colors and not all in the BMW color pallete.

When I toured BMW factory in Munich last month... the guide there said BMW will be using a 3er (series) type of paint system (sprayed liquid)instead of the powered based paints that Leipzig curently use.

The guide said it is because the 3er's paint system yields a thicker (base)paint - it is better for long run durability. She basically confirmed what some have been saying over here - that the 1er's paint is pretty thin.


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Interesting, when you say 'will be', are you saying the 1M gets this 'better' paint?
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      03-29-2011, 02:08 PM   #62
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Interesting, when you say 'will be', are you saying the 1M gets this 'better' paint?
No.

The guide thought this would be for the next 1er (F20) model - not yet in production. This is probably at least one year out from now.

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typical!

We need all help we can here in England, what with the weather and all!
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Does this mean the new liquid paint system will eradicate the orange peel effect?
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Does this mean the new liquid paint system will eradicate the orange peel effect?

I guess we shall see. I don't have my crystal ball handy tonight.
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