white or space grey 135i ??

JHOOPS2 · 06-06-2011, 07:28 AM

My brother has white and I have space gray. Both are stunning sitting next to each other.

KingOfJericho · 06-06-2011, 10:02 AM

White loses some of the lines of the car in bright light. The metallic nature of the SG paint really shows off the lines in bright or low light conditions. I got Space Gray and adore it. Most white cars around here are driven by guys with blowouts and gold chains.

madrid90 · 06-06-2011, 10:17 AM

thanks for the feedback! I plan on chosing a brownish or red interior.. and adding a matte black grill. I think I might go to with SG

SpacE82 · 06-06-2011, 10:58 AM

Grey!!!

ronssito · 06-06-2011, 12:06 PM

Really don't like the grey!

After spending time at the dealer yesterday looking at all the color combos ...

white over red is the best.

It's your choice.

mtla4 · 06-06-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SpacE82

Grey!!!

sick car

SpacE82 · 06-06-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mtla4

sick car

Thanks!

Brandon26pdx · 06-06-2011, 01:27 PM

Either way both are nice. I'd probably go white for practicality reasons. (Stays cool in summer, no extra charge for it, really pops when detailed.)

ZIPNBYE · 06-06-2011, 07:58 PM

Chalk up another vote for Space Grey.

N55_BBM · 06-06-2011, 08:10 PM

I have an AW and a guy here in my building has a Space Grey. I'd go for AW hands down.

I think the white exposes the car's curves so much better and it looks more aggressive in my opinion. I like the space grey color on the 3 series but for some reason I don't like it on the 1er... Feels too "still" and passive, dunno how to describe it.

only downside to the white is that it is a real pain in the ass to keep clean. however when it's properly cleaned and sealed it looks shockingly amazing, especially when it's sunny outside. also, white is good to hide scratches, which will happen sooner or later no matter what...

firebolt105 · 06-06-2011, 08:16 PM

I have AW

I say go space grey

audimotion · 06-06-2011, 08:50 PM

^^SpacE82-
Your car is sweet. I've never been a fan of black wheels, but your car pulls it off well.
BTW, what % tint you have...

N55_BBM · 06-06-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Walt White Coupe

Grey is really boring.
.

Why white?
• Easy to clean and keep clean
• Easy to match paint
• Safer because it stands out against all backgrounds except snow
• Really pops at night when darker colors disappear
• Car stays cool in the sun so it's easy on the paint and components
• Minimal fading (yellowing) in the sun
• Easy to polish as swirls don't show
• It's rare

where did you get your windows tinted? I'm like 80 miles from philly...

also what % is that?

SpacE82 · 06-06-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by audimotion

^^SpacE82-
Your car is sweet. I've never been a fan of black wheels, but your car pulls it off well.
BTW, what % tint you have...

Thanks. I have 35% tints all around. I think its the perfect percentage cuz it looks darker when you're looking in from the outside because of the black interior, but looking out, its not too dark.

QC135Vert · 06-06-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SpacE82

Thanks. I have 35% tints all around. I think its the perfect percentage cuz it looks darker when you're looking in from the outside because of the black interior, but looking out, its not too dark.

Signed up because I have to ask you about your black rims. They look amazing... what kind/size are they and where'd you get um from? I'm searching for some for my 09 AW vert.

OP: I vote AW, looks stunning when clean!

N55_BBM · 06-06-2011, 09:19 PM

those are VMR 710....

mitch55 · 06-06-2011, 09:45 PM

Check out "dcho"'s car and you will make your decision no problem.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...highlight=dcho

Walt White Coupe · 06-06-2011, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by N55_BBM

where did you get your windows tinted? I'm like 80 miles from philly...

also what % is that?

It was done by
TREK Glass Tinting
415 Baltimore Pike,
Morton, PA 19070
610-543-4343
$245

Not sure of the percentages but went with the darkest available for the back side windows and "legal" on the drivers and passengers door and back window. The photo makes them look a little darker than in real life.

MikeMcBMW · 06-06-2011, 09:56 PM

I debated between Black and SGM... I personally believe that SGM shows off the cars' beautiful lines the best, went with it, and haven't regretted it!

Rawhide · 06-07-2011, 08:16 PM

You're going to be happy with either really. I know I would have. SGM does look wicked at night though.

t02t · 06-07-2011, 09:20 PM

grey!

I like AW too but where I live half of the BMW's are AW

roo97ss · 06-07-2011, 09:24 PM

i vote white, as grey to me looks good on a mini van where you never have to clean it or if you want to fade away.

my preference of course, i know lots of guys love grey but there's tons of grey cars out there and i think it's fine for a daily on say a 3 or 5 but it doesn't have the pop i look for on a sporty car.

06-06-2011, 07:28 AM	#23
JHOOPS2 AKA HISSMAN 34 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 2009 SG 135i Coupe' Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (5)	My brother has white and I have space gray. Both are stunning sitting next to each other. __________________ (FBO) Cobb Stage 2+, AR Downpipes, Injen DCI, AA (Sport) FMIC, ER Chargepipe/Synapse BOV, Carbon fiber bits and Breyton GTS-R Wheels.
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06-06-2011, 10:02 AM	#24
KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	White loses some of the lines of the car in bright light. The metallic nature of the SG paint really shows off the lines in bright or low light conditions. I got Space Gray and adore it. Most white cars around here are driven by guys with blowouts and gold chains. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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06-06-2011, 10:17 AM	#25
madrid90 Leader 7 Rep 33 Posts Drives: BMW 328i coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miami iTrader: (1)	thanks for the feedback! I plan on chosing a brownish or red interior.. and adding a matte black grill. I think I might go to with SG
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06-06-2011, 10:58 AM	#26
SpacE82 Major 113 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 2009 M-Sport 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [8.50]	Grey!!!
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06-06-2011, 12:06 PM	#27
ronssito Private 1 Rep 79 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Silicon Valley iTrader: (0)	*Really* don't like the grey! After spending time at the dealer yesterday looking at all the color combos ... white over red is the best. It's your choice.
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06-06-2011, 01:27 PM	#30
Brandon26pdx Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,938 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (1)	Either way both are nice. I'd probably go white for practicality reasons. (Stays cool in summer, no extra charge for it, really pops when detailed.)
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06-06-2011, 08:10 PM	#32
N55_BBM Major 96 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (1)	I have an AW and a guy here in my building has a Space Grey. I'd go for AW hands down. I think the white exposes the car's curves so much better and it looks more aggressive in my opinion. I like the space grey color on the 3 series but for some reason I don't like it on the 1er... Feels too "still" and passive, dunno how to describe it. only downside to the white is that it is a real pain in the ass to keep clean. however when it's properly cleaned and sealed it looks shockingly amazing, especially when it's sunny outside. also, white is good to hide scratches, which will happen sooner or later no matter what...
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06-06-2011, 08:16 PM	#33
firebolt105 Private 4 Rep 72 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: So Cal 562 iTrader: (0)	I have AW I say go space grey
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06-06-2011, 08:50 PM	#34
audimotion Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 08 135i/12 F250 CC PS/06 ML500 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	^^SpacE82- Your car is sweet. I've never been a fan of black wheels, but your car pulls it off well. BTW, what % tint you have... __________________ 08 135i \|Alpine White w/ Terra Boston Leather\|Sport Pkg\| Premium Pkg\| Shadowline\| Gloss Black Trim\| Nav\| Comfort Access\| Active Steering\| Steptronic\| Htd Seats\| Prem. Sound/Sirius\| Park Distance\| PPK 1\|BMS 4LED\|M3 Sway Bar
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06-06-2011, 09:19 PM	#38
N55_BBM Major 96 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (1)	those are VMR 710....
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06-06-2011, 09:45 PM	#39
mitch55 First Lieutenant 21 Rep 374 Posts Drives: N55 135i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Check out "dcho"'s car and you will make your decision no problem. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...highlight=dcho __________________ iCARBON.KW.VMR.COBB.BERK.BMS.CPe.ActiveAutowerke
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06-06-2011, 09:56 PM	#41
MikeMcBMW Private 6 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2014 328i Sport Line Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	I debated between Black and SGM... I personally believe that SGM shows off the cars' beautiful lines the best, went with it, and haven't regretted it!
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06-07-2011, 08:16 PM	#42
Rawhide Captain 363 Rep 792 Posts Drives: 2022 M340ix Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA, KC iTrader: (0)	You're going to be happy with either really. I know I would have. SGM does look wicked at night though.
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06-07-2011, 09:20 PM	#43
t02t First Lieutenant 30 Rep 389 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Richmond/LA iTrader: (4)	grey! I like AW too but where I live half of the BMW's are AW __________________ Build thread
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06-07-2011, 09:24 PM	#44
roo97ss Captain 67 Rep 920 Posts Drives: M4, X6M, Tesla Plaid, MYP, Ram Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Delaware iTrader: (7)	i vote white, as grey to me looks good on a mini van where you never have to clean it or if you want to fade away. my preference of course, i know lots of guys love grey but there's tons of grey cars out there and i think it's fine for a daily on say a 3 or 5 but it doesn't have the pop i look for on a sporty car. __________________ 16 m4 vert, 18 X6M, 22 Tesla MYP, 21 Plaid, 17 Ram
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