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[Phiberoptik]

Needs black grille to set it off! congrats

[Harry Da Hamster]

Originally Posted by Phiberoptik

Needs black grille to set it off! congrats

Kinda like lipstick and heels. Black grills/gills and some wheel spacers will set her off. She's a beaut!

[RickP]

My last M3 had black kidneys/gills. I kinda like the chrome :-) I'm obsessing more about a M performance exhaust, test pipes, intake update, ECU program, and DCT/iDrive updates by Alex

Originally Posted by Phiberoptik

Needs black grille to set it off! congrats

[RickP]

Originally Posted by Chewbaccam

Another Frozen Grey owner! As far as the 30 vs 61, 30 was the initial limited run that was a specific package that included the interior and other options; then I think you were able to get it as an optional paint scheme later on, which probably accounts for the other 31. Either way, there aren't many.

As far as care goes- its not that tough. The only thing I pay a little more attention to is bird poop, but even that left on regular paint will cause damage. The only major difference is that I choose not to take it through an autowash, every wash has been by hand using Dr. Beasley's Matte Wash.

Anyway, glad to see another Frozen Grey owner! Congrats!

Thankz Chewbaccam ! I like the low maintenance of the frozen gray although I cringe every time I have to park it when I'm not at home. I got the Chemical guys matte wash and matte detail spray. So far so good!

[Phiberoptik]

Originally Posted by RickP

My last M3 had black kidneys/gills. I kinda like the chrome :-) I'm obsessing more about a M performance exhaust, test pipes, intake update, ECU program, and DCT/iDrive updates by Alex

come on man you can't tell me the frozen grey with black grille..

[FashionablyFast]

Noticed the Ohio temp tags....did this come from the Cleveland area? I've seen a frozen gray one in the Cleveland area last summer.

Great pickup!

[JRob23]

Originally Posted by ksa

I like that colour had an opportunity to get this one or the one I took. Apparently it's hard to maintain but looks nice. Congrats.

It's funny as that will remain the biggest misconception of frozen paint. Owning a frosted beauty myself, it's actually the complete opposite and incredibly easy to maintain.

Yes there are some specifics needed for proper maintenance, but all of the pros far outweigh any of the negatives.

[JRob23]

Great find btw. Both previous bimmers I've owned were grey. E46 m3 silver grey and e92 335 space grey. We share similar taste 😉

[Chewbaccam]

Originally Posted by Phiberoptik

come on man you can't tell me the frozen grey with black grille..

haha, this is actually going to be the next swap on mine. I recently changed the hypersilver zcp rims to a satin black, so now its time to swap the kidneys...

[RickP]

Did a photoshoot today by me. Pics are at https://flic.kr/s/aHskgLLoVA

[Manda Mew]

Just curious, but if you out regular wax on your car would it make it glossy? That could be a good way to tell how long waxes actually last.

[ilikebmxbikes]

Originally Posted by ksa

This chart was posted elsewhere by someone else. It appears that there were actually 61 Frozen Grey Metallic made for North America. Still fairly rare I'd say. Ignore the highlighted one, the person who posted it was referring to the colour of my E92. However the chart doesn't account for the interior colour so there may very well be only 30 in that exact exterior and interior combo.

he has a 1/30 frozen grey edition cars. the color was available to people outside of the edition through bmw individual.

same situation as 1/200 limerock editions vs fire orange individual cars.

[RickP]

Originally Posted by Manda Mew

Just curious, but if you out regular wax on your car would it make it glossy? That could be a good way to tell how long waxes actually last.

No regular wax on this finish. When BMW first released the Frozen colors (this was the first production run), they made the owners sign an agreement about not using wax or polish else they would be at fault.

On a positive note, I don't have to worry about waxing or polishing. I simply wash her every weekend after some spirited driving. I kinda like the low maintenance aspect of it.

[RickP]

Originally Posted by Chewbaccam

haha, this is actually going to be the next swap on mine. I recently changed the hypersilver zcp rims to a satin black, so now its time to swap the kidneys...

I got the matte black kidneys and side gills, but having second thoughts. I did put in a MS SII intake and Dinan pulley is on the way. Did the DCT GTS update and Euro MDM by Alex. The car feels much more beastly now.

I'm torn on mid pipes due to emissions (IL) so may just do axle back. The AA Signature looks pretty sweet.

[JRob23]

Originally Posted by RickP

When BMW first released the Frozen colors (this was the first production run), they made the owners sign an agreement about not using wax or polish else they would be at fault.

They still do made me at least.

[CurbBender'90]

Nice low miles

[RickP]

Ok, put the matte black kidneys, side gills, M3 badge, and it does look better Phiberoptik FNG

Other recent mods: Dinan Pulley and MS II intake.




More pics at https://flic.kr/s/aHskkx42GY

[scrammer]

Lookin' Good!

Mine has:
Black kidneys
Black gills
Black/chrome oem exhaust tips
Sparkling graphite metallic ZCP wheels
Black-out BMW logos all-around

[Harry Da Hamster]

Now that's a proper looking M3! You're good to go