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Design1stCode2nd · 03-24-2008, 10:02 AM

An tinted too, looks sweet.

PPower · 03-24-2008, 11:50 AM

More pictures in this thread:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208522

blacknbean · 03-24-2008, 04:36 PM

wow, looks sweet. im deciding between AW and CR myself. what % tint did you go with?

CTB · 03-24-2008, 08:57 PM

BMW Dreamer · 05-03-2008, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blacknbean

wow, looks sweet. im deciding between AW and CR myself. what % tint did you go with?

Also myself. I WAS 100% SURE about getting Alpine, BUT Crimson Red is RED HOT. I need to see one IN PERSON. Sweet.:w00t:

TagMan · 05-04-2008, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff1962

Also myself. I WAS 100% SURE about getting Alpine, BUT Crimson Red is RED HOT. I need to see one IN PERSON. Sweet.:w00t:

Don't derail Jeff. :smile:

BMW Dreamer · 05-04-2008, 05:15 AM

OH MY you guys are so silly.

KeithLM · 05-07-2008, 12:45 AM

I picked up mine tonight. Since I got it so late I have to make do with photos in craptacular light for the time being.

The leather is a little more red than the picture shows. But it's definitely not to much red:

Fluorescent lighting and on-camera flash, now that's a professional photography there:

Nice menacing front:

Gratuitous brake shot:

I'm trying to give y'all some idea of how the interior and exterior go together:

Anybody else notice a stripe effect in the black carpet?

professor · 05-07-2008, 03:16 AM

i'll give you this....its RED.

seriously, i would not have thought that red on red would look this good, but its a good combination and its interesting too that it looks so different in different lighting.

cozza · 05-07-2008, 07:33 AM

Sorry, I don't like it. Way too much red for me. Ah well, it's your choice. Enjoy!

KeithLM · 05-07-2008, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by professor

i'll give you this....its RED.

seriously, i would not have thought that red on red would look this good, but its a good combination and its interesting too that it looks so different in different lighting.

I don't think it really looks different based on the lighting. It's just very challenging to get the white balance right on the camera in that situation and get a consistent photograph as a result. I tried some post processing but I still can't get an accurate representation of what you really see.

shmee150 · 05-07-2008, 06:03 PM

I think it looks amazing, I just really want to see a crimson red 1 for real before ordering it.

KeithLM · 05-07-2008, 07:17 PM

The massive thunderstorms never fully developed and now the sun is out. Unfortunately the car did get rained on, so it's a bit dirty, but it's the best I can do for now.

Definitely not to much red:

Somewhere under there are two turbos:

Tint and invisible bra go on tomorrow. Hopefully this weekend the weather will cooperate and I can go somewhere and shoot a bunch of photos. Also I will have high-res shots posted soon. I'm hoping to find the best way to show off this color combo for other people who are curious about it.

SlickShift · 05-09-2008, 05:57 PM

I think the red on red looks pretty hot!

e34m5 · 05-09-2008, 07:28 PM

Go ahead and get the AW. We need more rental cars.

BMW Dreamer · 05-09-2008, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeithLM

I picked up mine tonight. Since I got it so late I have to make do with photos in craptacular light for the time being.

The leather is a little more red than the picture shows. But it's definitely not to much red:

Fluorescent lighting and on-camera flash, now that's a professional photography there:

Nice menacing front:

Gratuitous brake shot:

I'm trying to give y'all some idea of how the interior and exterior go together:

Anybody else notice a stripe effect in the black carpet?

I love your car, but with the great CR with black shadowline trim, the awesome Coral red and black interior, may I ask why you got silver interior trim instead of black???

BMW Dreamer · 05-10-2008, 07:41 AM

Like this

BMW Dreamer · 05-10-2008, 07:43 AM

^^^I think I will paint the silver interior door handles black to match the rest of the interior. Just my taste, not bashing. Sorry.

KeithLM · 05-10-2008, 11:15 AM

Well I had the opportunity to see the red/red/aluminum combo and I really liked it. One thing is that with the shift knobs and door handles being aluminum (although not textured) it matches a bit. Also it just provides a bit more of an accent, more contrast.

KeithLM · 05-10-2008, 08:43 PM

More pics from me. I have the shadowline grills installed and the tint was done. The car is still dirty, I didn't have time to wash it yet.

By the way, my pics in full resolution are located here.

I used flash on these first few to highlight the difference in the grill. First up, the old grills:

Now with one grill done:

Both grills:

All finished:

Facing the sun:

See the nice dark tint?

I'm trying to give some idea of the rear tint with this one:

Another side view:

With all this brake dust, who needs powder coating? (I do, I do)

BMW Dreamer · 05-10-2008, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeithLM

Well I had the opportunity to see the red/red/aluminum combo and I really liked it. One thing is that with the shift knobs and door handles being aluminum (although not textured) it matches a bit. Also it just provides a bit more of an accent, more contrast.

OH YAH, I didn't notice you had the auto. That makes sense. Having silver in 3 spots makes it match better. Awesome color car and interior. I bet you SNAP alot of necks. Better fill the trunk with neck braces.

Rippy087 · 05-11-2008, 12:59 AM

Awesome car there KeithLM. It's a shame we can't tint here in Illinois, that tint looks great.

Jake

05-07-2008, 12:45 AM	#74
KeithLM Proud 1er Drives: Crimson/Coral 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wylie, TX Posts: 699 iTrader: (0)	I picked up mine tonight. Since I got it so late I have to make do with photos in craptacular light for the time being. The leather is a little more red than the picture shows. But it's definitely not to much red: Fluorescent lighting and on-camera flash, now that's a professional photography there: Nice menacing front: Gratuitous brake shot: I'm trying to give y'all some idea of how the interior and exterior go together: Anybody else notice a stripe effect in the black carpet? Last edited by KeithLM; 08-20-2011 at 12:36 AM. Reason: Moved photos to new location.

05-07-2008, 07:33 AM	#76
cozza ///Mthusiast Drives: M135i (March delivery) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,720 iTrader: (0)	Sorry, I don't like it. Way too much red for me. Ah well, it's your choice. Enjoy! __________________ ///M135i: AUTO \| ALPINE WHITE \| CORAL RED LEATHER \| HEATED SEATS \| SUNROOF \| NAV \| DAB TUNER \| HARMAN KARDON \| PERFORMANCE BITS 'N' PIECES

05-07-2008, 07:17 PM	#79
KeithLM Proud 1er Drives: Crimson/Coral 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wylie, TX Posts: 699 iTrader: (0)	The massive thunderstorms never fully developed and now the sun is out. Unfortunately the car did get rained on, so it's a bit dirty, but it's the best I can do for now. Definitely not to much red: Somewhere under there are two turbos: Tint and invisible bra go on tomorrow. Hopefully this weekend the weather will cooperate and I can go somewhere and shoot a bunch of photos. Also I will have high-res shots posted soon. I'm hoping to find the best way to show off this color combo for other people who are curious about it. Last edited by KeithLM; 08-20-2011 at 12:42 AM.

05-09-2008, 05:57 PM	#80
SlickShift Major Drives: '09 135i - 6MT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,286 iTrader: (1)	I think the red on red looks pretty hot! __________________ -Nick TiAg/Coral/Glacier Breyton Race GTS-R - Eibach Springs - E92 Front Sway - BMW CF Strut Brace - JB4 - DCI - Synapse BOV - MagnaFlow Exhaust - Berk Midpipes - LCI Blackline Tails - CSR Eyelids - BMW Performance Sideskirts

05-10-2008, 08:43 PM	#86
KeithLM Proud 1er Drives: Crimson/Coral 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wylie, TX Posts: 699 iTrader: (0)	More pics from me. I have the shadowline grills installed and the tint was done. The car is still dirty, I didn't have time to wash it yet. By the way, my pics in full resolution are located here. I used flash on these first few to highlight the difference in the grill. First up, the old grills: Now with one grill done: Both grills: All finished: Facing the sun: See the nice dark tint? I'm trying to give some idea of the rear tint with this one: Another side view: With all this brake dust, who needs powder coating? (I do, I do) Last edited by KeithLM; 08-20-2011 at 01:00 AM. Reason: Updated image urls

03-24-2008, 10:02 AM	#67
Design1stCode2nd Lieutenant Drives: 08 Subaru STI Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MD Posts: 505 iTrader: (0)	An tinted too, looks sweet.

03-24-2008, 11:50 AM	#68
PPower Private First Class Drives: 1998 M3 sedan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 112 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1998 BMW M3 Sedan [5.00]	More pictures in this thread: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208522

03-24-2008, 04:36 PM	#69
blacknbean Captain Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SF Posts: 920 iTrader: (2)	wow, looks sweet. im deciding between AW and CR myself. what % tint did you go with?

03-24-2008, 08:57 PM	#70
CTB New Member Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 20 iTrader: (0)

05-04-2008, 05:15 AM	#73
BMW Dreamer Colonel Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. Posts: 2,388 iTrader: (0)	OH MY you guys are so silly.

05-07-2008, 03:16 AM	#75
professor Major Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,472 iTrader: (0)	i'll give you this....its RED. seriously, i would not have thought that red on red would look this good, but its a good combination and its interesting too that it looks so different in different lighting.

05-07-2008, 06:03 PM	#78
shmee150 Second Lieutenant Drives: 123d SE Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 259 iTrader: (0)	I think it looks amazing, I just really want to see a crimson red 1 for real before ordering it.

05-09-2008, 07:28 PM	#81
e34m5 Captain Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 771 iTrader: (0)	Go ahead and get the AW. We need more rental cars.

05-10-2008, 07:41 AM	#83
BMW Dreamer Colonel Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. Posts: 2,388 iTrader: (0)	Like this

05-10-2008, 07:43 AM	#84
BMW Dreamer Colonel Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. Posts: 2,388 iTrader: (0)	^^^I think I will paint the silver interior door handles black to match the rest of the interior. Just my taste, not bashing. Sorry.

05-10-2008, 11:15 AM	#85
KeithLM Proud 1er Drives: Crimson/Coral 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wylie, TX Posts: 699 iTrader: (0)	Well I had the opportunity to see the red/red/aluminum combo and I really liked it. One thing is that with the shift knobs and door handles being aluminum (although not textured) it matches a bit. Also it just provides a bit more of an accent, more contrast.

05-11-2008, 12:59 AM	#88
Rippy087 Private Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 69 iTrader: (0)	Awesome car there KeithLM. It's a shame we can't tint here in Illinois, that tint looks great. Jake

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