( E92 / E93 ) Official LeMans Blue M3 Coupe/Cabrio thread - Page 4

Straight Dave · 07-18-2011, 04:31 PM

wow all of the pics look great! just bought my le mans blue m3 and will post pics soon

stefan · 08-04-2011, 09:07 AM

this colour in the sun is just mint.

boothguy · 08-10-2011, 11:22 PM

I had had a bright(ish) blue car from 2004-8 and was a little reluctant to go there again with the M3. I tried hard to like Silverstone and Melbourne. Really hard. Just couldn't get there because of the odd tones they took on in different lighting. I get that that's what BMW was going for with these colors - uniqueness. But the variations in Melbourne, Silverstone and Interlagos just lost me. I feel like the car in either shade of white looks too hippy - as in overweight. Either of the blacks? I have another black car - and I'm not making that mistake again. And my '08 was Space Gray. Process of elimination leaves Le Mans Blue. I would have preferred to have been really drawn in by Le Mans Blue, but have to tell you that once I saw the color, combined with the Bamboo leather and the Sycamore Anthracite trim, which has a subtle tan fleck which picks up the seat color, I question why I made myself suffer over this choice in the first place. I got LOTS of compliments on it from people who saw it on the street in italy (as in the pic below - me looking smug with my arms folded), and people who saw my ED trip pix. Can't wait to get it back.

Straight Dave · 08-21-2011, 10:03 PM

Here is a pic of my M3... come on LMB owners, we are lacking in the mod department, we gotta catch up

SymphOfEvil · 08-31-2011, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boothguy

... And my '08 was Space Gray. Process of elimination leaves Le Mans Blue. I would have preferred to have been really drawn in by Le Mans Blue, but have to tell you that once I saw the color, combined with the Bamboo leather and the Sycamore Anthracite trim, which has a subtle tan fleck which picks up the seat color, I question why I made myself suffer over this choice in the first place...

Thanks for the insight, boothguy. Looking through this thread has drawn me away from Space Gray and toward a color that's a little less... boring? I agree that Le Mans Blue looks gorgeous in these pics. You've also mentioned twice in this thread how the combo of Bamboo/Sycamore Anthracite go well together. Any chance we could see some interior pics?

Edit: Just saw some at the top of the dedicated Bamboo thread... Looks very nice, I agree, but since this will be a pre-mid-life crisis car for me, I think I'm gonna stick to Fox Red/Black with Carbon Leather.

Gulu100 · 08-31-2011, 08:34 PM

What kind of wheels are these I lov them..do u think they would look nice on silverstone?

QUOTE=Straight Dave;10271330]Here is a pic of my M3... come on LMB owners, we are lacking in the mod department, we gotta catch up

[/quote]

JulieDriving · 08-31-2011, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boothguy

I had had a bright(ish) blue car from 2004-8 and was a little reluctant to go there again with the M3. I tried hard to like Silverstone and Melbourne. Really hard. Just couldn't get there because of the odd tones they took on in different lighting. I get that that's what BMW was going for with these colors - uniqueness. But the variations in Melbourne, Silverstone and Interlagos just lost me. I feel like the car in either shade of white looks too hippy - as in overweight. Either of the blacks? I have another black car - and I'm not making that mistake again. And my '08 was Space Gray. Process of elimination leaves Le Mans Blue. I would have preferred to have been really drawn in by Le Mans Blue, but have to tell you that once I saw the color, combined with the Bamboo leather and the Sycamore Anthracite trim, which has a subtle tan fleck which picks up the seat color, I question why I made myself suffer over this choice in the first place. I got LOTS of compliments on it from people who saw it on the street in italy (as in the pic below - me looking smug with my arms folded), and people who saw my ED trip pix. Can't wait to get it back.

Hey boothguy, be sure to post some pics when your car is back. Especially if you're able to capture how the anthracite picks up some of the color of the the bamboo. I can't really see it with the pictures I've seen...

stefan · 09-06-2011, 02:03 PM

2011.75 - Just stock + reflectors for now. IND goodies are coming.

Overcast lighting.

stefan · 09-06-2011, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SymphOfEvil

Edit: Just saw some at the top of the dedicated Bamboo thread... Looks very nice, I agree, but since this will be a pre-mid-life crisis car for me, I think I'm gonna stick to Fox Red/Black with Carbon Leather.

Carbon leather is excellent.. I've received many compliments already. Good choice.

stefan · 10-10-2011, 05:06 PM

(updated with IND sidemarkers, grilles, reflectors)

stefan · 11-12-2011, 07:18 PM

Just installed spoiler and lux

Mr. ///M3 RD · 12-02-2011, 11:25 AM

Not my best pictures as taken with my iPhone shortly after the rain stopped and turned to snow

However, as the sun showed her friendly face I quickly took those pictures with my iPhone 4 (the iPhone camera now seams to overtake my $1000- Plus digital camera so it's all good). Once a finer day presents it's self I'll take some more photos of my newly acquired fully loaded 2012. Specification details can be found in my garage. Manufactured in September 2011, delivery taken November, 28, 2011. Milage at delivery 23 KM (14 Miles). Milage at the time photos were taken 231 KM (143 Miles). This is my 7th BMW (previous grey, e28 528i 1985, dark silver e28 535is 1987 [still have this car see my garage], silver e46 M3 2002 sold privately, alpine white e85 Z4is 2008 traded, orion silver e89 Z4 35i traded and alpine white e92 M3 2011 traded for my 2012). I got inspired by seeing this wonderful Le Mans Blue Metallic in this forum and it helped me decide on a change and I love it

Rob@StrasseForged · 12-02-2011, 01:01 PM

Loving this thread!!

checkmate · 12-02-2011, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stefan

Just installed spoiler and lux

Stefan,

Your car looks stunning as is man. My fav combo is the E92 LMB with gun metal 18' wheels. It looks ready to pounce man. Next and only mod would be the 35% window tint and then you're good to go.

stefan · 12-02-2011, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by checkmate

Stefan,

Your car looks stunning as is man. My fav combo is the E92 LMB with gun metal 18' wheels. It looks ready to pounce man. Next and only mod would be the 35% window tint and then you're good to go.

I'm going to have to take your advice on this! Will report back later!

dafunguy · 01-03-2012, 07:02 PM

Some wheel color options:

JulieDriving · 01-03-2012, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by checkmate

Stefan,

Your car looks stunning as is man. My fav combo is the E92 LMB with gun metal 18' wheels. It looks ready to pounce man. Next and only mod would be the 35% window tint and then you're good to go.

I agree about LeMans and those 18" inch gunmetal wheels. There's just something about that color combo... I saw it in person once and went

dafunguy · 01-04-2012, 01:24 PM

Yes ... also agree that LMB looks good with gunmetal rims. Gives the car the right amount of aggressive look ... that it's ready for business.

bmwtech13 · 01-19-2012, 05:38 PM

A friend of mine took these at a BMW dealership, LMB is such a pretty color!!

IMG_0266 by S.S0NG, on Flickr

IMG_0171 by S.S0NG, on Flickr

IMG_0224 by S.S0NG, on Flickr

stefan · 02-19-2012, 10:58 AM

IHB · 02-20-2012, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stefan

I'd like to see more pictures of this car with these wheels.

JulieDriving · 02-20-2012, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stefan

Looks great. Winter set-up or new summer set-up?

08-04-2011, 09:07 AM	#68
stefan Colonel Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,019 iTrader: (2) Garage List 1999 VF BMW M3 [5.00] 2008 135i [5.00] 2003 M3 [3.10] 2011.75 BMW M3 [4.17] 2009 STi [3.83]	this colour in the sun is just mint. __________________ ///M Power - 2011.75 LMB M3 6MT (fuelly)

08-10-2011, 11:22 PM	#69
boothguy Piacere di Guidare Drives: '11 E93 M3, 5-11 ED Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 83 iTrader: (0)	I had had a bright(ish) blue car from 2004-8 and was a little reluctant to go there again with the M3. I tried hard to like Silverstone and Melbourne. Really hard. Just couldn't get there because of the odd tones they took on in different lighting. I get that that's what BMW was going for with these colors - uniqueness. But the variations in Melbourne, Silverstone and Interlagos just lost me. I feel like the car in either shade of white looks too hippy - as in overweight. Either of the blacks? I have another black car - and I'm not making that mistake again. And my '08 was Space Gray. Process of elimination leaves Le Mans Blue. I would have preferred to have been really drawn in by Le Mans Blue, but have to tell you that once I saw the color, combined with the Bamboo leather and the Sycamore Anthracite trim, which has a subtle tan fleck which picks up the seat color, I question why I made myself suffer over this choice in the first place. I got LOTS of compliments on it from people who saw it on the street in italy (as in the pic below - me looking smug with my arms folded), and people who saw my ED trip pix. Can't wait to get it back. Attached Images Last edited by boothguy; 08-10-2011 at 11:35 PM.

08-21-2011, 10:03 PM	#70
Straight Dave Lieutenant Drives: 2011.5 e92 m3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 435 iTrader: (0)	Here is a pic of my M3... come on LMB owners, we are lacking in the mod department, we gotta catch up Attached Images

09-06-2011, 02:03 PM	#74
stefan Colonel Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,019 iTrader: (2) Garage List 1999 VF BMW M3 [5.00] 2008 135i [5.00] 2003 M3 [3.10] 2011.75 BMW M3 [4.17] 2009 STi [3.83]	2011.75 - Just stock + reflectors for now. IND goodies are coming. Overcast lighting. __________________ ///M Power - 2011.75 LMB M3 6MT (fuelly) Last edited by stefan; 09-06-2011 at 02:08 PM.

10-10-2011, 05:06 PM	#76
stefan Colonel Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,019 iTrader: (2) Garage List 1999 VF BMW M3 [5.00] 2008 135i [5.00] 2003 M3 [3.10] 2011.75 BMW M3 [4.17] 2009 STi [3.83]	(updated with IND sidemarkers, grilles, reflectors) __________________ ///M Power - 2011.75 LMB M3 6MT (fuelly)

07-18-2011, 04:31 PM	#67
Straight Dave Lieutenant Drives: 2011.5 e92 m3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 435 iTrader: (0)	wow all of the pics look great! just bought my le mans blue m3 and will post pics soon

08-31-2011, 08:34 PM	#72
Gulu100 Private Drives: 08 m3 conv Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Northern Va Posts: 63 iTrader: (0)	What kind of wheels are these I lov them..do u think they would look nice on silverstone? QUOTE=Straight Dave;10271330]Here is a pic of my M3... come on LMB owners, we are lacking in the mod department, we gotta catch up [/quote]

11-12-2011, 07:18 PM	#77
stefan Colonel Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,019 iTrader: (2) Garage List 1999 VF BMW M3 [5.00] 2008 135i [5.00] 2003 M3 [3.10] 2011.75 BMW M3 [4.17] 2009 STi [3.83]	Just installed spoiler and lux __________________ ///M Power - 2011.75 LMB M3 6MT (fuelly)

12-02-2011, 11:25 AM	#78
Mr. ///M3 RD Major General Drives: M3 Summer & C350 4MATIC Winter Join Date: May 2010 Location: GTA, Ontario - Canada Posts: 7,539 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 Coupe e92 [3.00] 2011 Benz 350 4MATIC [1.00] 1967 Restored Merce ... [0.00] 1987 BMW 535is [0.50] Cars from the Past [1.50] The ///M3 Engine S65 [3.50]	Not my best pictures as taken with my iPhone shortly after the rain stopped and turned to snow However, as the sun showed her friendly face I quickly took those pictures with my iPhone 4 (the iPhone camera now seams to overtake my $1000- Plus digital camera so it's all good). Once a finer day presents it's self I'll take some more photos of my newly acquired fully loaded 2012. Specification details can be found in my garage. Manufactured in September 2011, delivery taken November, 28, 2011. Milage at delivery 23 KM (14 Miles). Milage at the time photos were taken 231 KM (143 Miles). This is my 7th BMW (previous grey, e28 528i 1985, dark silver e28 535is 1987 [still have this car see my garage], silver e46 M3 2002 sold privately, alpine white e85 Z4is 2008 traded, orion silver e89 Z4 35i traded and alpine white e92 M3 2011 traded for my 2012). I got inspired by seeing this wonderful Le Mans Blue Metallic in this forum and it helped me decide on a change and I love it __________________ Cheers, Rolf-Dieter Life will take us to some interesting places, fortunately The ///M3 will too with a many of us know this very well ---> Click here for some good stuff I found Last edited by Mr. ///M3 RD; 06-12-2012 at 03:30 PM.

12-02-2011, 01:01 PM	#79
Rob@StrasseForged BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 2013 MW/FR E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,140 iTrader: (1)	Loving this thread!! __________________ Robert@StrasseForged.com \| (305)303-1190 \| Facebook \| Flickr

01-03-2012, 07:02 PM	#82
dafunguy Private Drives: 2010 BMW M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 91 iTrader: (0)	Wheel Color Options Some wheel color options: Attached Images

01-04-2012, 01:24 PM	#84
dafunguy Private Drives: 2010 BMW M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 91 iTrader: (0)	Yes ... also agree that LMB looks good with gunmetal rims. Gives the car the right amount of aggressive look ... that it's ready for business.

01-19-2012, 05:38 PM	#85
bmwtech13 Lieutenant Drives: 08 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Herndon, Va Posts: 541 iTrader: (0)	A friend of mine took these at a BMW dealership, LMB is such a pretty color!! IMG_0266 by S.S0NG, on Flickr IMG_0171 by S.S0NG, on Flickr IMG_0224 by S.S0NG, on Flickr __________________ -2008 Alpine White E90 M3 -1999 Diamond Schwarz E36/8 Z3 MCoupe -2006 Yamaha R6

02-19-2012, 10:58 AM	#86
stefan Colonel Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,019 iTrader: (2) Garage List 1999 VF BMW M3 [5.00] 2008 135i [5.00] 2003 M3 [3.10] 2011.75 BMW M3 [4.17] 2009 STi [3.83]	__________________ ///M Power - 2011.75 LMB M3 6MT (fuelly)

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