Trick for BMWUSA Configurator

Brookside · 12-20-2007, 09:15 PM

I quick scanned the Configurator thread and didn't see this mentioned. If it was...eh, forgive.
Hope this works on your computer- I'm running OSX/Safari.

When you are on the start page of the 1-er configurator and choosing your exterior color, select the color and let the image load-
You'll see a cheesy Pantone overlay approximation of the color you've chosen. Then mouse up to the symbol for 360 degree look. Click it...
A new image will load of your car- and it's a "real" color instead of the overlay that was first displayed. Also it's a different image.
Try it.
Not much...but lots better quality. You get a clearer more accurate picture of your 1-er.
Here's the diff with Sparkling Graphite as an example.
This image will carry-over to the exterior view when you add the interior and in the "Summary" section.

top is initial image/bottom 360 image

larryn · 12-20-2007, 09:23 PM

I don't get the error, but the 360˚ view is a more accurate color.

SCA · 12-20-2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

The 360˚ view is a more accurate color.

+1

Oregon · 12-20-2007, 09:34 PM

Running Firefox - no error though the 360 degree rotator does provide a less cartoon-like image. The image below came from the rotator.

Brookside · 12-20-2007, 09:49 PM

Cool...my setup won't accept some cookies but grabs the 3/4 image. Great...even better. Glad I posted this.

bmmr_razr · 12-21-2007, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Surname

Running Firefox - no error though the 360 degree rotator does provide a less cartoon-like image. The image below came from the rotator.

it's not the Black one tho...

Quote:

Originally Posted by larryn

I don't get the error, but the 360˚ view is a more accurate color.

i guess this is neither error nor trick...

it was just different in the way that it was created...
1st one is 2D and more computer-generated imagery,
and 2nd one is more like 360° photographic imagery...and exposes more lighting...

but it still doesnt look like actual Sparkling Graphite

BForbes · 12-21-2007, 01:05 PM

Sweet trick Jim. The first illustration looked so crappy it made me upset.

IrvRobinson2 · 12-22-2007, 11:25 AM

also, remember guys that the SG looks so different under various exterior or interior lights

12-20-2007, 09:15 PM	#1
Brookside Major 244 Rep 1,136 Posts Drives: 2016 228i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: KCMO iTrader: (0)	Trick for BMWUSA Configurator I quick scanned the Configurator thread and didn't see this mentioned. If it was...eh, forgive. Hope this works on your computer- I'm running OSX/Safari. When you are on the start page of the 1-er configurator and choosing your exterior color, select the color and let the image load- You'll see a cheesy Pantone overlay approximation of the color you've chosen. Then mouse up to the symbol for 360 degree look. Click it... A new image will load of your car- and it's a "real" color instead of the overlay that was first displayed. Also it's a different image. Try it. Not much...but lots better quality. You get a clearer more accurate picture of your 1-er. Here's the diff with Sparkling Graphite as an example. This image will carry-over to the exterior view when you add the interior and in the "Summary" section. top is initial image/bottom 360 image Attached Images
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12-20-2007, 09:23 PM	#2
larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	I don't get the error, but the 360˚ view is a more accurate color.
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12-20-2007, 09:34 PM	#4
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12-20-2007, 09:49 PM	#5
Brookside Major 244 Rep 1,136 Posts Drives: 2016 228i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: KCMO iTrader: (0)	Cool...my setup won't accept some cookies but grabs the 3/4 image. Great...even better. Glad I posted this.
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12-21-2007, 01:05 PM	#7
BForbes Moderator 557 Rep 4,240 Posts Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	Sweet trick Jim. The first illustration looked so crappy it made me upset. __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)
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12-22-2007, 11:25 AM	#8
IrvRobinson2 Banned 33 Rep 390 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	also, remember guys that the SG looks so different under various exterior or interior lights
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