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06-18-2010, 10:31 PM | #1 |
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Saw a 2011 Frozen Gray M3 in person!
Tonight I had the privilege of seeing a 2011 Frozen Gray M3 in person. The color looks spectacular in person, and the Competition wheels look amazing! Sorry about the poor picture quality...my battery was dying, and there was a huge crowd around the car.
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What dealer? I assume it was some sort of NA launch for the car?
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I saw a old s4 convert with matte paint. It looks awesome
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06-19-2010, 05:19 AM | #7 |
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BMW NA HQ in Woodcliff Lake, NJ.
Yes...one of 30!
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06-19-2010, 05:50 AM | #8 |
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Hey Awesome - didn't realize you were there! Several M3Post members were there - and I think we all agree that the Comp Package wheels are fantastic.
The frozen gray looks pretty cool, but I don't know what I'd do if I owned a car that I couldn't wax! The event was the NJBMWCCA's annual meeting at BMWNA HQ. Larry Koch organizes it for NA, and they set up 4 presentations in their training facility. We have 15 minute sessions in each training classroom, where the NA product manager and a technical trainer explain the vehicle. This year we saw the new 5 series, Z4 35is, 335is, and Alpina B7. The Frozen Gray M3 was under cover in the main hallway until Larry and Martin Birkmann unveiled it. The evening wraps up with a Q&A session - this year with Martin Birkmann. There's also a raffle for a few door prizes. Four lucky people went home with "slightly used" wheels from the ALMS M3s. There was also a pile of bodywork scraps that lasted about half a minute. (One man's trash is another man's treasure!) They also raffled a couple of watches, scale models, and a few other things. Thanks to the product people at BMW NA for continuing this long tradition!
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06-19-2010, 02:34 PM | #9 |
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Larry, are you Midlifecrisis? If so, it was great meeting you last night (I'm a friend of Mike's).
Great write-up of the events last night. I was too tired by the time I got home to write up a descritpive narrative. Yes, the Comp Pkg wheels look amazing!! You and the NJ chapter did an awesome job of putting the BMW NA meeting together , and seeing the Frozen Gray M3 in person was the highlight of the night! I'm greatful for being able to share in the evening's festivities!
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Waxing frozen gray
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SWISSVAX Opaque Premium wax for satin matt paints, 50 ml Quantity in Basket: none Product Code: SE1015117 Product Price: $64.00 Total Shipping Package Weight: 1.00 kilograms Quantity: Premium wax specially developed for all satin matt paintwork types (incl. foils) with 40 Vol. % of pure Brazilian Grade One Carnauba. Offers your automobile's paintwork thorough long term protection against all kinds of negative immissions without damaging its satin matt appearance. Very easy to apply. Prepare the paintwork with Pre-Cleaner Opaque prior to the wax application. Conventional polishes, waxes and insect removers should not be used on matt paintwork and will most likely cause damage. Please only use products which were specifically developed for matt paintwork like the Swissvax «Opaque» product line which will not damage the matt surface appearance. Swissvax Opaque wax is a premium wax for all satin matt paintwork types (including foils). Thanks to its formulation including 40 Vol. % of pure Brazilian Grade One Carnauba wax it offers your automobile's satin matt paintwork thorough long term protection against all kinds of negative immissions, bug tar and fingerprints. Thanks to its proverbial ease of application and the perfect results it provides, Opaque is very popular both with private collectors and enthusiasts and professional users. |
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06-19-2010, 03:06 PM | #11 |
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Is it possible to protect that paint with a clear bra while keeping the look?
Am I the only one that finds this odd... a special edition without extended leather?
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06-19-2010, 07:06 PM | #13 |
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Thats me! Shoot, and I was trying to keep it a secret! (Not.)
It was great seeing you last night. I was really impressed with the number of M cars in the parking lot! I just finished watching the Rolex race from Mid Ohio, and BMW's won both classes! Ganassi won in DP, to nobody's surprise. The big news is that Turner won the GT race in the M6 with Bill and Joey! Way to go guys!
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06-19-2010, 07:09 PM | #14 |
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On behalf of the 30 lucky dogs who'll own this car, thanks! Personally, I'll maintain my old fogey image and keep the sedan!
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I add my thanks to the NJ chapter and BMW NA for a great time last night. The tour was a lot of fun. I stopped by the local dealer today to show the wife the 335is to find out they aren't even for sale yet.
I'm watching the Nationwide NASCAR guys at Road America right now. I hope I get to go to O'fest and drive the track myself.
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awesome color, wish it was in the OEM list. 5k extra is also a little steep. Beautiful though, just not 5k beautiful.
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06-19-2010, 10:55 PM | #17 |
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I'm torn, I think the color is neat, but not as a daily driver (it looks a bit strange, almost ricey) it stands out more than what I like... But, I would LOVE to have a one as a track car (with black wheels) if I had the coin, that would be bad!
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06-20-2010, 03:39 AM | #19 |
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I think the european limited edition looks much better...
the gloss black 19" wheels and the special Interior do suit the frozen grey better saw one in person at BMW in Munich |
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06-20-2010, 05:12 AM | #20 |
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Not feeling the interior... looks too much like a holden.
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Nice!
Anybody knows how to take out the gloss coating off my Space Grey?
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