Official BLUE WATER Coupe (E82) Thread

Flash237 · 03-11-2012, 01:57 PM

Nice^

I have been shopping for wheels for the longest and I cant figure out what would look good on the car or not. Any suggestions?

Pig Farmer · 03-11-2012, 03:00 PM

For looks, a reasonable price and reduced weight, I would recommend either Breyton GTS-Rs or Apex ARC-8s in black. Breytons come in stock widths/offsets. The ARC-8s can be purchased with +1" widths with appropriate offsets for the 1 series. Black wheels with dark tint (a must in S.FL) really accentuate the color. It's a bit more aggressive looking but still has class. The only draw back of black wheels is they show brake dust much more than silver wheels. The dust is actually brown when seen on black wheels. Switching to a low dust pad like cool carbons helps, but you will still want to clean your wheels at least once a week.

Gnip Gnop · 03-13-2012, 06:46 PM

^great color combination!

Graysonstone · 03-25-2012, 06:15 PM

Hey Folks: I just ordered my first BMW, a 2012 135i Coupe. I was going back and forth trying to decide on the color, put the order in as Blue Water Metallic and then planned to change to White ... only to find out that very morning it went into production (2 weeks ahead of schedule) and now I can't change it. So, what do you think? Are you happy with the color you chose? How does it look, really? I've seen the color in person on a 328, but can't imagine it on the 135. Thoughts?

Pig Farmer · 03-25-2012, 07:46 PM

I originally wanted a white 135i, until I saw the blue water metallic in person. The color is very unique and shows off the lines of the 135i much better than white. The color also takes on a very different look depending on the lighting. I think you'll be very pleased with your choice.

Graysonstone · 03-27-2012, 11:13 AM

Hey Thanks Pig Farmer. That IS the issue ... I haven't seen the color in person on a 1, just on a 328, which looked kind of conservative. I know my combo (BWM/Taupe Leather/Glacier Silver Aluminum trim) is unusual (and my dealer says "feminine" but hey, I'm a chick). And as someone said on this thread, as long as you don't drive it like a grandma, it doesn't matter what color it is. Thanks for boosting my confidence. I've got another 4 - 6 weeks to wait to see how it turned out ...

taichi · 04-12-2012, 12:44 AM

old car, new look, with the some cf goodies~

M3Newbie88 · 04-12-2012, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by taichi

old car, new look, with the some cf goodies~

Oh the kerscher lip looks awesome on the perf bumper... maybe I should get the bumper since I have the lip already.. you took a risk buy buying it and trying it eh?

taichi · 04-12-2012, 11:15 AM

didn't really "risk" it coz I saw some other member done it on his performance bumper with his hatch over at Germany~

))

lowbudgethero · 02-27-2013, 08:06 AM

Just picked this up from the dealer yesterday, Sport Package only.

GeeRam · 06-08-2013, 02:57 PM

Updated photo time of mine, now it's got the CS7's on and the Birds B1 suspension fitted

Spannerhead · 08-12-2014, 07:43 AM

Fantastic pics guys. I too originally wanted an AW E82 until I came across this ad:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...ngId=371756961

What a stunning color. Beautiful and perfect for the E82's lines.

VMRWheels · 08-12-2014, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Spannerhead

Fantastic pics guys. I too originally wanted an AW E82 until I came across this ad:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...ngId=371756961

What a stunning color. Beautiful and perfect for the E82's lines.

Someone do it!

fs88 · 07-13-2015, 10:01 PM

got a CPO...so not too many choices...didnt want a black vert, thought might be too hot, passed a white one, since i own another white car...this bluewater is growing on me for sure....best part, love the top down driving in SoCal...my first convertible

lowbudgethero · 07-13-2015, 11:00 PM

blue water matches the 135i well i think

Shota15 · 08-12-2015, 09:53 PM

My Girls Blue Water 135i, Brought it to the Concours and got 3td place in Late Super Clean Class

hyphy1 · 08-12-2015, 09:57 PM

That engine bay is so shiny! Tell me how!

Shota15 · 08-12-2015, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by hyphy1

That engine bay is so shiny! Tell me how!

Spray with Simple Green, Rinse with water, Let dry and spray with Griot's Engine Bay Dressing

golfer23rm · 07-16-2018, 01:58 PM

yo peeps, just got this colour car. 2010 e82 125i.

auto with paddleshift. m-sport seats.

Esteban · 07-16-2018, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by golfer23rm

yo peeps, just got this colour car. 2010 e82 125i.

auto with paddleshift. m-sport seats.

Looking good!

Welcome to 1ADDICTS!

golfer23rm · 07-16-2018, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esteban

Looking good!

Welcome to 1ADDICTS!

thanks man! got a lot to learn from everyone here. loving this car though.

Dogeeseegod · 02-08-2019, 05:29 PM

Bump for BWM pics!

03-11-2012, 01:57 PM	#89
Flash237 Private 19 Rep 94 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Nice^ I have been shopping for wheels for the longest and I cant figure out what would look good on the car or not. Any suggestions? __________________ 2009 Blue water 135i M pacakge/ CF Interior Trim / JB4 / ETS FMIC / ETS Charge Pipe W/ Tial Q / AFE Scoops / AA Downpipes / AA Exhaust
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03-11-2012, 03:00 PM	#90
Pig Farmer Major 341 Rep 1,293 Posts Drives: E92M Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	For looks, a reasonable price and reduced weight, I would recommend either Breyton GTS-Rs or Apex ARC-8s in black. Breytons come in stock widths/offsets. The ARC-8s can be purchased with +1" widths with appropriate offsets for the 1 series. Black wheels with dark tint (a must in S.FL) really accentuate the color. It's a bit more aggressive looking but still has class. The only draw back of black wheels is they show brake dust much more than silver wheels. The dust is actually brown when seen on black wheels. Switching to a low dust pad like cool carbons helps, but you will still want to clean your wheels at least once a week.
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03-13-2012, 06:46 PM	#91
Gnip Gnop Lieutenant 43 Rep 442 Posts Drives: 2002 BMW Z3 Coupe Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Woodbury, MN iTrader: (0)	^great color combination! __________________
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03-25-2012, 06:15 PM	#92
Graysonstone Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Palo Alto iTrader: (0)	Feeling a lack of confidence in my color choice Hey Folks: I just ordered my first BMW, a 2012 135i Coupe. I was going back and forth trying to decide on the color, put the order in as Blue Water Metallic and then planned to change to White ... only to find out that very morning it went into production (2 weeks ahead of schedule) and now I can't change it. So, what do you think? Are you happy with the color you chose? How does it look, really? I've seen the color in person on a 328, but can't imagine it on the 135. Thoughts?
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03-25-2012, 07:46 PM	#93
Pig Farmer Major 341 Rep 1,293 Posts Drives: E92M Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I originally wanted a white 135i, until I saw the blue water metallic in person. The color is very unique and shows off the lines of the 135i much better than white. The color also takes on a very different look depending on the lighting. I think you'll be very pleased with your choice.
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03-27-2012, 11:13 AM	#94
Graysonstone Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Palo Alto iTrader: (0)	Hey Thanks Pig Farmer. That IS the issue ... I haven't seen the color in person on a 1, just on a 328, which looked kind of conservative. I know my combo (BWM/Taupe Leather/Glacier Silver Aluminum trim) is unusual (and my dealer says "feminine" but hey, I'm a chick). And as someone said on this thread, as long as you don't drive it like a grandma, it doesn't matter what color it is. Thanks for boosting my confidence. I've got another 4 - 6 weeks to wait to see how it turned out ...
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04-12-2012, 12:44 AM	#95
taichi Captain 53 Rep 935 Posts Drives: F30 & F25 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: B.C, Canada iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW 328i xDrive [10.00] 2013 BMW X3 28i [0.00]	old car, new look, with the some cf goodies~ Attached Images __________________ some lip, some springs, some brakes, some wheels.
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04-12-2012, 11:15 AM	#97
taichi Captain 53 Rep 935 Posts Drives: F30 & F25 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: B.C, Canada iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW 328i xDrive [10.00] 2013 BMW X3 28i [0.00]	didn't really "risk" it coz I saw some other member done it on his performance bumper with his hatch over at Germany~)) __________________ some lip, some springs, some brakes, some wheels.
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02-27-2013, 08:06 AM	#98
lowbudgethero Captain 124 Rep 751 Posts Drives: '98 Z3M (gone), '09 135i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: 908 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [9.00]	Just picked this up from the dealer yesterday, Sport Package only.
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06-08-2013, 02:57 PM	#99
GeeRam Major 197 Rep 1,317 Posts Drives: X5 40d SE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Berkshire,UK iTrader: (0)	Update photo of my 135 Updated photo time of mine, now it's got the CS7's on and the Birds B1 suspension fitted __________________ 2017 X5 4.0dSE ~ Atlas Cedar:Ind.Amaro Brown Merino&Piano Blk, Sport Auto, DHP, Comfort seats, Cold weather pack, HK audio, Electric towbar, Sun protection glass.
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08-12-2014, 07:43 AM	#100
Spannerhead Impractical 1 Rep 29 Posts Drives: WTB 128i/6 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Chattanooga, TN iTrader: (0)	Fantastic pics guys. I too originally wanted an AW E82 until I came across this ad: http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...ngId=371756961 What a stunning color. Beautiful and perfect for the E82's lines. __________________ Current: '94 MX-6 • '72 240Z Past BMWs: '02 330i/5 • '95 540i/6 • '95 525i/5 • '86 635CSi/5 Wish list: Blue Water 128i/6 w/Sport package
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07-13-2015, 10:01 PM	#102
fs88 Enlisted Member 13 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2012 128i convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW X3 [0.00] 1986 bmw 325e (2.7 ... [0.00] 2012 bmw 128i conve ... [0.00]	got a CPO...so not too many choices...didnt want a black vert, thought might be too hot, passed a white one, since i own another white car...this bluewater is growing on me for sure....best part, love the top down driving in SoCal...my first convertible Attached Images __________________ new to BMW family! I love my vert1 and the older cousin Last edited by fs88; 07-13-2015 at 10:07 PM..
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07-13-2015, 11:00 PM	#103
lowbudgethero Captain 124 Rep 751 Posts Drives: '98 Z3M (gone), '09 135i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: 908 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [9.00]	blue water matches the 135i well i think
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08-12-2015, 09:53 PM	#104
Shota15 Private 18 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Masschusetts iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [9.00] 2006 Mini Cooper S ... [0.00] 1998 BMW M3 Sedan [0.00] 1984 Pontiac Trans Am [1.00]	My Girls Blue Water 135i, Brought it to the Concours and got 3td place in Late Super Clean Class
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08-12-2015, 09:57 PM	#105
hyphy1 Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: May 2012 Location: California iTrader: (0)	That engine bay is so shiny! Tell me how! __________________ 2010 135i N54 Black/Black For Sale!
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07-16-2018, 01:58 PM	#107
golfer23rm Second Lieutenant 65 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 125i E82 Bluewater Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	yo peeps, just got this colour car. 2010 e82 125i. auto with paddleshift. m-sport seats.
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02-08-2019, 05:29 PM	#110
Dogeeseegod Private First Class 189 Rep 190 Posts Drives: 2009 Blue Water 128i-6 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: North Idaho iTrader: (0)	Bump for BWM pics!
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