1M Coupe in the wild on way to 24 Hours of Daytona (pics/videos)

Garduna · 01-25-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by roo97ss

Wow, the tips are unreal, and the rear diffuser looks like crap. Disappointing on a car that otherwise looks quite nice. The tips look very boy racer, i mean ricer and why not make it look like it was integrated in the first place.

To me it looks like say a mustang V6 (where there are no cutouts for exhaust like the v8) with quad tips on it. Oh wait, now i remember, i had a dual dual outlet on a camaro in the past. 4 tips in space, with exposed muffler across the middle. Stay Classy BMW

agreed, the back just doesn't look good -_-;

treehacker · 01-25-2011, 10:47 AM

I think VO is pretty much the same color they used for the BMW M1 Hommage:
http://www.ausmotive.com/images/BMW-M1-homage-01.jpg
I'm starting to like it...

twin fed · 01-25-2011, 11:29 AM

The more I see it the less I like it, not that it is not an awesome car. I am glad to stick with my 135i for a bit longer. BMW looks like it has some interesting things coming down the pike. I'll be a hold out.

gatorfast · 01-25-2011, 11:42 AM

Prob looks different in person but that color seems way too similar to the sedona red they campaigned for the 135i.

hlmiii · 01-25-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Redadair

I must say the VO color is driving me crazy!!! In one photo i love it, the next it looks like the color of a Dodge mini van!

I really don't care for the copper look, as others have said I think it would be cool for about a week then start to look dated.

After seeing this set of real life pics I think I am headed back to White, , , Again.

Ok ...

I have a 2010 Lambo SV in a multi-coat metallic orange that is very close to Valencia Orange. All of the pictures here and from BMW show the same effect that my paint does.

I can promise you that NONE of these pictures give a 100% accurate understanding of what this paint looks like in person and how the car looks like with this paint. Absent some very experienced and purpose-shot professional photography it is impossible to capture the color, the reflectiveness, the sheen and the body contours in photographs. The light bounces in strange ways, suggests body sculpting, and creates or loses creases in an unpredictable fashion. And this can happen within seconds simply by the observer moving around a stationary car, or with a few minutes of the sun shifting, etc.

It seems to be a function of both the metallic nature and the orange color. Other metallic paints - BMW, Lamborghini, etc. - don't display this chameleon nature.

The underlying material may also have a very slight effect on the reflective aspects of the paint. We can't explain that one ...

My car photographs bright yellow in moderate to bright light. It photographs as dark, burnt orange in overcast light, and returns as near-red in dark daylight and dusk. Each of these aspects is not accurate as to its real appearance.

So ... if anyone is making a final decision against it now, I'd say "don't." Not until you see an known-accurate sample or see it in person

. One thing that can be said is that a conclusion drawn from photographs will almost certainly not be how you will perceive it in person.

Getting tired of the color won't happen, BTW. It changes so much that you really can't get blase or used to it.

It'll be great. Have faith.

Future M1 owner · 01-25-2011, 12:06 PM

I appreciate the overall lines and stance of the car in the real life pics on page 1. Leaving the functionality argument aside, the infamous "crease" behind the front wheel, looks like an unfinshed panelforming step, IMO.....Especially from the angle of most of those pics

ES BMW · 01-25-2011, 12:22 PM

hlmii... thank you for posting your experience with a VO-type of color on a daily basis. I got the same impression about the 1M in Detroit - body lines were accentuated and then faded away as I walked around the car. Digital cameras are having a very hard time accurately capturing this color but it is striking in person.

hlmiii · 01-25-2011, 12:25 PM

My E90 -
How were you able to say it better in much fewer words?

ianbiz · 01-25-2011, 07:22 PM

my buddy who is in daytona posted this up earlier on facebook

M3 Adjuster · 01-25-2011, 07:26 PM

one of the few photos that gets the color correct. Nice pic

To hlmii and My E90 ....

I agree.. to any prospective buyer of VO.... if you think you want orange.. get it. you won't be disappoointed.

PcM3 · 01-25-2011, 08:16 PM

Omg It's At Fields In Daytona

I'm Stopping by there Tomm

ianbiz · 01-25-2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PcM3

Omg It's At Fields In Daytona

I'm Stopping by there Tomm

Viper3812 · 01-25-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

one of the few photos that gets the color correct. Nice pic

Thank you sir.

Viper3812 · 01-25-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PcM3

Omg It's At Fields In Daytona

I'm Stopping by there Tomm

Sorry, it's gone and currently locked up at Daytona Speedway.

Viper3812 · 01-25-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AW128i

Those videos were taken on I-95 on Philadelphia. I recognize the road well. What's with the non-HID headlights?? You can clearly see that there are two reflectors in the driver's side headlight rather than a projector.

It is a pre production car. I saw it today in person, not fully complete vehicle.

Viper3812 · 01-25-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by guydude

I think this is a one of a kind specially built M with no options for Daytona. no xenon, no head light washers, no premium.... But I saw the options list for US and all these are standard on US sped 1M coupé

It's a pre production car hence missing components/options.

Viper3812 · 01-25-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by xiosmx5

Are we sure it's heading to FL already? The Philly auto show starts this weekend. Maybe it'll make an appearence there. While the Philly show isn't one of the biggies in the US, one can only wish.

It is going to be the official pace car for the Rolex 24hr race.

PcM3 · 01-25-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Viper3812

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Originally Posted by PcM3

Omg It's At Fields In Daytona

I'm Stopping by there Tomm

Sorry, it's gone and currently locked up at Daytona Speedway.

.
O Well I'll See It Saturday At The Race

Redadair · 01-25-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by My E90

hlmii... thank you for posting your experience with a VO-type of color on a daily basis. I got the same impression about the 1M in Detroit - body lines were accentuated and then faded away as I walked around the car. Digital cameras are having a very hard time accurately capturing this color but it is striking in person.

+1 Thanks for the explain from you both. That helps

Drillslinger · 01-26-2011, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by My E90

I got the same impression about the 1M in Detroit - body lines were accentuated and then faded away as I walked around the car. Digital cameras are having a very hard time accurately capturing this color but it is striking in person.

I've been quiet in the VO threads because I haven't really been able to properly phrase my opinion of VO but My E90 put it nicely, it IS a very "striking" color and pics don't seem to do it justice.

ianbiz · 01-26-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by PcM3

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O Well I'll See It Saturday At The Race

Are you going? I should be there if I get back from GA in time

skyphab · 01-26-2011, 01:02 PM

What kind of racing cars does that 24h Daytona Rolex race feature anyway?
So it's just doing a one time pace lap before the start, right?

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gatorfast Major General 4995 Rep 6,862 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	Prob looks different in person but that color seems way too similar to the sedona red they campaigned for the 135i.
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skyphab First Lieutenant 11 Rep 350 Posts Drives: MK5 GTI --> Cayman R (skip 1M) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	What kind of racing cars does that 24h Daytona Rolex race feature anyway? So it's just doing a one time pace lap before the start, right? __________________
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