Color Options? Sparkling Graphite?

JEllis · 07-19-2007, 12:08 PM

Will sparkling graphite or another silver close to the concept be available. I am looking for something darker than Spay Grey but lighter than Jerez Black.

Jason

ilron · 07-19-2007, 01:05 PM

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/index_highend.html

Find the M3 and you can have a look at all available colors.

M3onTwomps · 07-19-2007, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JEllis

Will sparkling graphite or another silver close to the concept be available. I am looking for something darker than Spay Grey but lighter than Jerez Black.

Jason

Yes, I believe SG will be available. It's the closest to Steel Gray, my current color. I love it.

MI6 · 07-19-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JEllis

Will sparkling graphite or another silver close to the concept be available. I am looking for something darker than Spay Grey but lighter than Jerez Black.

Jason

Sparkling Graphite is darker but............ it really isn't close to the concept.

Your best bet is to get Space Grey and then get Gunmetal finish done on the OEM CSL rims........

That would look hot...

M3onTwomps · 07-19-2007, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MI6

Sparkling Graphite is darker but............ it really isn't close to the concept.

Your best bet is to get Space Grey and then get Gunmetal finish done on the OEM CSL rims........

That would look hot...

Or the Satin BBS RS-GT's. That lip is sexy and they're lightweight. A bit costly though.

swamp2 · 07-19-2007, 06:55 PM

I think Space Gray will be as close to the concepts Chrome Shadow as possible. I also think it is much closer than Sparkling Graphite, which is quite dark. I am planning on Space Grey myself, both becuase I like the look of CS but also just because I think it is a beautiful, medium silver with a nice metallic component and it also understated.

JEllis · 07-19-2007, 07:03 PM

Yeah I cant decide between space grey and sparkling graphite. I might to sparkling graphite because I like the darker look.

Jason

MI6 · 07-19-2007, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JEllis

Yeah I cant decide between space grey and sparkling graphite. I might to sparkling graphite because I like the darker look.

Jason

But the RS4 doesn't come in Sparkling Graphite!

Ooops, I'm sorry, I thought I was on an Audi forum.

Couldn't tell from some of the recent posts I've seen...............

//m3purist · 07-19-2007, 09:07 PM

Jason,

I am in the same boat you are in, except my two colors are Jet Black and Sparkling Graphite. Having a white car already, I would like to get something a bit darker. The interior colors though have me even confused...fox red, black, bamboo, or that new silverstone color? I plan on having this car for a long time...must longer than my previous car and I want to pick something that I won't get tired of...

uhaulball · 07-19-2007, 09:09 PM

what is jerez black? fancy talk for jet black?

go with sparkling graphite. the space grey is bleh. ive seen it in real life and if u like the lighter color, i would go with tiag. space grey is a little too dull to me, and my gf apparently.

Romo · 07-20-2007, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jyeh74

Man i cannot decide. I love the chromium look on the concept. Anyone know why its not in production. Space grey is cool, but I think in person it is quite dull. Sparkling graphite I have to see in person. White is cool too, but I would prefer the pearl white like the ones found on Lexus.

They should bring back silver gray!

Take Silverstone.....................

Romo · 07-20-2007, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by uhaulball

what is jerez black? fancy talk for jet black?

go with sparkling graphite. the space grey is bleh. ive seen it in real life and if u like the lighter color, i would go with tiag. space grey is a little too dull to me, and my gf apparently.

Jerez black is black with a blue shine over it, is a metallic color

Jet black is plain black and non metallic...........................

The CSL · 07-20-2007, 06:19 AM

Imo, the colour choices are really uninspired. They don't even offer a good red.

RandyB · 07-20-2007, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by The CSL

Imo, the colour choices are really uninspired. They don't even offer a good red.

Ditto that! I want a bright red non-metallic - guess I will wait and see if something changes within the regular BMW colors and maybe I can specify one for additional cost. The current Crimson Red is still too dark for me. Bring back Electric Red!

I will be attempting to order mine in 'Bright Red' as used on the Z4, for an up charge of course. Hopefully this will be a possibility.

Leg · 07-20-2007, 07:44 AM

is there a site that lists all the individual colours?

uhaulball · 07-20-2007, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Romo

Jerez black is black with a blue shine over it, is a metallic color

Jet black is plain black and non metallic...........................

gotcha! thanks for the info. so its kinda liek black sapphire but with a blue hue instead of grey.

ILC32 · 07-20-2007, 08:51 AM

My wife considered sparkling graphite for her E60 when we ordered it. It looks great in the order guide and in photos, but to be certain SG was the right color to go with, we found a dealer with a SG car on the lot, and in certain light is has a definite purple/pink hue. If that's your thing, great, but in case you did not know. . .

FWIW, my wife ordered saphire black instead.

lucid · 07-20-2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Leg

is there a site that lists all the individual colours?

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/index_highend.html

You guys pay more over there, but get to buy the individual colors. The azurite black is absolutely killer, so is the blue onyx--I've seen pictures or real cars!

swiss_cornholio · 07-20-2007, 09:59 AM

Alpine white -- the only way to go! With all other colors (except the ugly red maybe) the carbon roof doesn't stand out. If the cf roof doesn't save a significant amount of weight, it should at least look cool

Romo · 07-20-2007, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by swiss_cornholio

Alpine white -- the only way to go! With all other colors (except the ugly red maybe) the carbon roof doesn't stand out. If the cf roof doesn't save a significant amount of weight, it should at least look cool

Not true; With Silverstone the contrast off the roof is also outstanding....................I can tell, I saw it myself...................

lucid · 07-20-2007, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Romo

Not true; With Silverstone the contrast off the roof is also outstanding....................I can tell, I saw it myself...................

What other colors did you see in person!?

Romo · 07-20-2007, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lucid

What other colors did you see in person!?

I saw in Garching may 23 th;

-Space Gray
-Black ( not Jerez)
-Silverstone2 ( saw it with the Fox red leather.................just stunning IRL )
-Alpine White ( in this car I had a seat behind the weel, I felt the clutch and shift knob, also could start the engine and hear it`s engine at idle speed, and at high revs....................

)
-Sparkling Graphite

I didn`t see the Melbourne Red and Interlagos Blue

07-19-2007, 12:08 PM	#1
JEllis Brigadier General Drives: E36 M3, 997S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,366 iTrader: (1)	Color Options? Sparkling Graphite? Will sparkling graphite or another silver close to the concept be available. I am looking for something darker than Spay Grey but lighter than Jerez Black. Jason __________________
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ilron Private First Class Drives: E92 M3 & E60 520d - soon an X1 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 158 iTrader: (0)	http://www.bmw.com/com/en/index_highend.html Find the M3 and you can have a look at all available colors. __________________

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swamp2 Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 8,315 iTrader: (1)	Space Gray I think Space Gray will be as close to the concepts Chrome Shadow as possible. I also think it is much closer than Sparkling Graphite, which is quite dark. I am planning on Space Grey myself, both becuase I like the look of CS but also just because I think it is a beautiful, medium silver with a nice metallic component and it also understated.

07-19-2007, 07:03 PM	#7
JEllis Brigadier General Drives: E36 M3, 997S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,366 iTrader: (1)	Yeah I cant decide between space grey and sparkling graphite. I might to sparkling graphite because I like the darker look. Jason __________________

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uhaulball Brigadier General Drives: e90 330xi Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,158 iTrader: (11)	what is jerez black? fancy talk for jet black? go with sparkling graphite. the space grey is bleh. ive seen it in real life and if u like the lighter color, i would go with tiag. space grey is a little too dull to me, and my gf apparently. __________________ '06 bsm e90 330xi : 18" VMR CSL : KW V3 : GruppeM Rep Intake : UUC/Corsa Catback : Hartge Lip : ACS Roof Spoiler OEM CF Trunk Spoiler : CF Emblems. Pillars. Mirror. Grille : LUXER12 led plate : V1 Hardwired : OG.longtran e90post sticker! circa 2005

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//m3purist New Member Drives: 04 e46 AW M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	Jason, I am in the same boat you are in, except my two colors are Jet Black and Sparkling Graphite. Having a white car already, I would like to get something a bit darker. The interior colors though have me even confused...fox red, black, bamboo, or that new silverstone color? I plan on having this car for a long time...must longer than my previous car and I want to pick something that I won't get tired of...

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The CSL For the love of ///M3 Drives: Peugeot 306 XSI 16v Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Plymouth, UK Posts: 660 iTrader: (0)	Imo, the colour choices are really uninspired. They don't even offer a good red. __________________ www.themotorforum.co.uk

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Leg Captain Drives: E92 M3 V8 Alpine White Join Date: May 2007 Location: York, England Posts: 844 iTrader: (0)	is there a site that lists all the individual colours?

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ILC32 Lieutenant Drives: 1993 Porsche RSA Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Somewhere Posts: 569 iTrader: (0)	My wife considered sparkling graphite for her E60 when we ordered it. It looks great in the order guide and in photos, but to be certain SG was the right color to go with, we found a dealer with a SG car on the lot, and in certain light is has a definite purple/pink hue. If that's your thing, great, but in case you did not know. . . FWIW, my wife ordered saphire black instead.

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swiss_cornholio First Lieutenant Drives: E92 DTC M3 (AW/PS) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Zurich, Switzerland Posts: 379 iTrader: (0)	Alpine white -- the only way to go! With all other colors (except the ugly red maybe) the carbon roof doesn't stand out. If the cf roof doesn't save a significant amount of weight, it should at least look cool

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