Contour Colors

DjZotic · 11-14-2011, 08:38 PM

I've had my car for a few months now, and it has been stock for a while. I've been researching the threads and have decided that I wanted to add a "contour color" to my jet black E90 M3 to present more of a club sport theme. this will consist of painting the side vents, hood louvers, side views, and wheels one color (other then black). I wanted to get some feedback from you guys on what color and to go threw with it or not.

THE TECH · 11-15-2011, 08:50 AM

I say red goes best with black.

1sikbmr · 11-15-2011, 08:55 AM

go with the green. kind of hard to pull off right though

luis_m3 · 11-15-2011, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

I say red goes best with black.

+1

James T. Kirk · 11-15-2011, 09:55 AM

Gray would be the most understated and "adult" of the options. Primary colors are "boy racer" IMO.

3XTR3M3 · 11-15-2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by James T. Kirk

Gray would be the most understated and "adult" of the options. Primary colors are "boy racer" IMO.

Said the guy in an Orange 1M!

haha Just kidding, Captain. I admire your stable.

Singletrack · 11-15-2011, 11:58 AM

Gold all the way chief - I think it will look awesome.

James T. Kirk · 11-15-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 3XTR3M3

Said the guy in an Orange 1M!

haha Just kidding, Captain. I admire your stable.

Hey, I never said "boy racer" was bad.

It is funny, though. My 1M is the first car that I've EVER owned that wasn't black, white, silver or gray.

Twinbo · 11-15-2011, 01:06 PM

What about trying a vinyl wrap for the parts mentioned? I don't know how that will work for the wheels but I bet it's cheaper than paint and if you don't like it you can switch.
My vote goes GT3 orange

DjZotic · 11-15-2011, 02:15 PM

Red Definitally goes well with black, but the only thing that is holding me back from that combo is, that fact that its been repeated on soo many times on soo many cars. But not a bad choice at all, it would be my first choice actually .

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

I say red goes best with black.

DjZotic · 11-15-2011, 02:16 PM

Im well tempted on gold sir

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Originally Posted by Singletrack

Gold all the way chief - I think it will look awesome.

DjZotic · 11-15-2011, 02:18 PM

Im leaning towards this the most

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Originally Posted by 1sikbmr

go with the green. kind of hard to pull off right though

this combo would be one of the safest and "adult" as u mentioned.....this is going to be a tuff one

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Originally Posted by James T. Kirk

Gray would be the most understated and "adult" of the options. Primary colors are "boy racer" IMO.

DaHandBanana · 11-16-2011, 02:56 PM

Red always looks amazing with black. Green would work too if done right.

motortrend · 11-16-2011, 04:38 PM

Gold looks great if it is pulled off right, maybe more bronze-like than actual gold, like lotus does.

Here is the closest I found to your other choices so you can kind of see:

DjZotic · 11-17-2011, 04:58 PM

i think these pics got me settled on green...Thanks for the referance pics!

[QUOTE=motortrend;10815872]Gold looks great if it is pulled off right, maybe more bronze-like than actual gold, like lotus does.

Green///Hell · 11-17-2011, 08:11 PM

Green is awesome

datbimmerdoe · 11-17-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by motortrend

Here is the closest I found to your other choices so you can kind of see:

where on earth did u find those pix?

pn_e92 · 11-18-2011, 01:58 AM

I voted red, but if you want unique the green here looks sick and will look better on your jet black car imo.
I personally would just make green accents, not wheels (meaning make the following green: brake calipers, bmw emblem (black and green), interior stitching and trim, scoops (if you want scoops), maybe mirror caps, maybe gills (aka side vents))

DjZotic · 11-22-2011, 11:24 PM

You have telepathic powers!....that is a good majority of my list

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Originally Posted by parham2652

I voted red, but if you want unique the green here looks sick and will look better on your jet black car imo.
I personally would just make green accents, not wheels (meaning make the following green: brake calipers, bmw emblem (black and green), interior stitching and trim, scoops (if you want scoops), maybe mirror caps, maybe gills (aka side vents))

1sikbmr · 11-22-2011, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Green///Hell

Green is awesome

pn_e92 · 11-23-2011, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DjZotic

You have telepathic powers!....that is a good majority of my list

what can I say, I have good taste

Mr. ///M3 RD · 11-24-2011, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DjZotic

I've had my car for a few months now, and it has been stock for a while. I've been researching the threads and have decided that I wanted to add a "contour color" to my jet black E90 M3 to present more of a club sport theme. this will consist of painting the side vents, hood louvers, side views, and wheels one color (other then black). I wanted to get some feedback from you guys on what color and to go threw with it or not.

This would look sharp with black I think

View Poll Results: Which color
GT3 RS Red	9	20.00%
GT3 RS Green	10	22.22%
Gold	7	15.56%
GT3 RS Grey	7	15.56%
GT3 RS Orange	12	26.67%
Voters: 45. You may not vote on this poll

11-14-2011, 08:38 PM	#1
DjZotic Private First Class 13 Rep 185 Posts Drives: none Join Date: May 2010 Location: Burbank CA iTrader: (1)	Contour Colors I've had my car for a few months now, and it has been stock for a while. I've been researching the threads and have decided that I wanted to add a "contour color" to my jet black E90 M3 to present more of a club sport theme. this will consist of painting the side vents, hood louvers, side views, and wheels one color (other then black). I wanted to get some feedback from you guys on what color and to go threw with it or not.
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11-15-2011, 08:50 AM	#2
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 307 Rep 13,093 Posts Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas iTrader: (45) Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00] 2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00]	I say red goes best with black.
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11-15-2011, 08:55 AM	#3
1sikbmr Brigadier General 145 Rep 3,329 Posts Drives: F80 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (16)	go with the green. kind of hard to pull off right though __________________ F80 ///M3 6MT Avus Blue ZCP
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11-15-2011, 09:55 AM	#5
James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise 101 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 iTrader: (0)	Gray would be the most understated and "adult" of the options. Primary colors are "boy racer" IMO. __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold)
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11-15-2011, 11:58 AM	#7
Singletrack 4th down; 4th quarter? Renegade. 87 Rep 3,850 Posts Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3; 19 FG M5C Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (3)	Gold all the way chief - I think it will look awesome.
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11-15-2011, 01:06 PM	#9
Twinbo First Lieutenant 14 Rep 382 Posts Drives: .... Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	What about trying a vinyl wrap for the parts mentioned? I don't know how that will work for the wheels but I bet it's cheaper than paint and if you don't like it you can switch. My vote goes GT3 orange
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11-16-2011, 02:56 PM	#13
DaHandBanana New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Diamond Bar iTrader: (0)	Red always looks amazing with black. Green would work too if done right.
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11-16-2011, 04:38 PM	#14
motortrend Goldmember 23 Rep 315 Posts Drives: EM Siree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (2)	Gold looks great if it is pulled off right, maybe more bronze-like than actual gold, like lotus does. Here is the closest I found to your other choices so you can kind of see:
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11-17-2011, 04:58 PM	#15
DjZotic Private First Class 13 Rep 185 Posts Drives: none Join Date: May 2010 Location: Burbank CA iTrader: (1)	i think these pics got me settled on green...Thanks for the referance pics! [QUOTE=motortrend;10815872]Gold looks great if it is pulled off right, maybe more bronze-like than actual gold, like lotus does.
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11-17-2011, 08:11 PM	#16
Green///Hell Colonel 183 Rep 2,872 Posts Drives: 991 GT3, F15 X5, 1199S Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (5)	Green is awesome
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11-18-2011, 01:58 AM	#18
pn_e92 Lieutenant 37 Rep 509 Posts Drives: E92 LCI 328i M Sport White/Red Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: - iTrader: (1)	I voted red, but if you want unique the green here looks sick and will look better on your jet black car imo. I personally would just make green accents, not wheels (meaning make the following green: brake calipers, bmw emblem (black and green), interior stitching and trim, scoops (if you want scoops), maybe mirror caps, maybe gills (aka side vents))
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