2013 Santorini Blue E92 M3

chili cheese · 08-17-2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

Wow.. beautiful car and that interior shot is just stunning!

Ha ha. I think that interior shot is actually from BMW. User Aus was just trying to get me to pull the trigger on the Alcantara wheel with the blue stripe (like the one he's got).

///Matthew · 08-19-2013, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by chili cheese

Thanks! Your Euro Delivery post is what finally got me to pull the trigger and cross my fingers on the color. I'm still wondering how many E9X M3s there are in this color. Any idea?

Haha, thanks!

I think there are 8 of us in the US and another 14 in Canada. Not sure about the rest of the world though.

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Originally Posted by chili cheese

SB and LSB are kind of similar, but LSB has a green tint to it. SB is just a pure blue. MCB doesn't really look like either of them, it's metallic and has a violet tint to it in most lighting. It would be interesting to see them together.

You know, before seeing SB in person, I thought the same thing. Depending upon the light, they can be extremely similar (never at the same time though).

Or not...

Malek@MRF · 08-19-2013, 04:20 PM

Absolutely in LOVE with this color.

Ryan, car looks amazing as always. I hope the setup did well for you at Laguna Seca Raceway this past weekend.

Talk to you soon.

W/// · 08-19-2013, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Matthew

Haha, thanks!

I think there are 8 of us in the US and another 14 in Canada. Not sure about the rest of the world though.

You know, before seeing SB in person, I thought the same thing. Depending upon the light, they can be extremely similar (never at the same time though).

Or not...

Damn it! That makes me want to pick up an E46 to add to the E92. Such great colors!

If I got the next M3 over a used 997TT, I'm definitely going blue.

Ivan@PYSpeed.com · 08-19-2013, 05:52 PM

very nice

chili cheese · 08-19-2013, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Malek@MRF

Absolutely in LOVE with this color.

Ryan, car looks amazing as always. I hope the setup did well for you at Laguna Seca Raceway this past weekend.

Talk to you soon.

Hey Malek. The car feels like a champ!

I leave for Laguna Seca on Wed to attend driving school Thurs and Fri. Got fresh NT01 rubber.....cannot wait!

I'll be sure to give you feedback when I return, so that we can further dial it in.

IrishCoffee · 08-19-2013, 07:24 PM

Looks awesome. Stoked for Laguna Seca! It's going to be badass!

Jay-K · 08-19-2013, 07:31 PM

real nice..

Curt2000 · 08-20-2013, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by aus

I'm just going to leave this here for you to think about. I seems to match your color pretty damn close.

McKenna and Tisher have some killer prices.

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The wheel is a few shades lighter than the paint, but man do I love it!

Congrats on taking delivery man, looks like 3 of the 9 santorini's in the US are on this board!

///Matthew · 08-20-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Curt2000

The wheel is a few shades lighter than the paint, but man do I love it!

Congrats on taking delivery man, looks like 3 of the 9 santorini's in the US are on this board!

I have that wheel on my car, it is a bit lighter and doesn't bother me at all. I love the thing!

1/3 are in this thread!

chili cheese · 08-20-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Curt2000

The wheel is a few shades lighter than the paint, but man do I love it!

Congrats on taking delivery man, looks like 3 of the 9 santorini's in the US are on this board!

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Originally Posted by ///Matthew

I have that wheel on my car, it is a bit lighter and doesn't bother me at all. I love the thing!

1/3 are in this thread!

Thanks! Proud to be part of the club.

I haven't purchased the wheel yet because I don't think I want to maintain the alcantara. This is my daily driver.

StrifeM3 · 08-22-2013, 04:43 PM

Chile cheese congrats the car and color combo. I just took delivery in July of Monte Carlo hope to see you around. Maybe we can do a shoot with the colors.

jacobe92 · 08-22-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by chili cheese

I took delivery of this 2013 Santorini Blue E92 M3 in late May. This is my second E92 M3, so I needed something special. I hadn't actually seen this color in person, so it was a bit of a gamble. I couldn't be happier, it is exactly what I was looking for.

I kept the car stock until after the break in period.

Current Mods:
Stoptech Trophy BBK
KW Clubsport Coilovers
Corsa Catback Exhaust with Diamond Black Tips
Apex EC-7 18x10 et25 (square)
Michelin PSS 275/35/18 (square)
Apex 12mm spacer rear
Apex 5mm spacer front
Apex Stud Kit
IND Painted Reflectors
IND Gloss Black Side Gills
BMW Edition Front Grills

Special thanks to Malek at MRF Engineering. He installed the BBK and Coilovers as well as prepared the car with a proper track oriented alignment. The car feels awesome.

I finally got around to taking pictures. Hope you enjoy!

Stunning

Longboarder · 08-22-2013, 06:42 PM

I was afraid for a second that you took my EC-7's sitting in Malek's shop.

jk

Car looks amazing and hope you enjoy Laguna Seca. I just had two laps ballz out with Johnny O'Connell driving the new Vette last Friday there. Can't wait to try it myself in the M3.

jin.patrick · 08-22-2013, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by chili cheese

Thanks! Proud to be part of the club.

I haven't purchased the wheel yet because I don't think I want to maintain the alcantara. This is my daily driver.

I recently saw a Santorini Blue E92 M3 with black ZCP wheels at a local dealership showroom.

I was like

Congrats on your purchase, personally Santorini Blue is the best color on the E92 M3!!

chili cheese · 08-26-2013, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by StrifeM3

Chile cheese congrats the car and color combo. I just took delivery in July of Monte Carlo hope to see you around. Maybe we can do a shoot with the colors.

Yeah, I'd like to check out that blue stitching you ordered...very nice!

chili cheese · 08-26-2013, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

I was afraid for a second that you took my EC-7's sitting in Malek's shop.

jk

Car looks amazing and hope you enjoy Laguna Seca. I just had two laps ballz out with Johnny O'Connell driving the new Vette last Friday there. Can't wait to try it myself in the M3.

I saw your wheels there. Nice set with the RS-3s.

Laguna Seca was amazing! What a great track for the M3 as well....it performed amazingly.

chili cheese · 08-26-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by M3_Montreal_SSII

I recently saw a Santorini Blue E92 M3 with black ZCP wheels at a local dealership showroom.

I was like

Congrats on your purchase, personally Santorini Blue is the best color on the E92 M3!!

One of the kids in my neighborhood would agree with you on the color. Did you see this thread:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=878499

IMG · 08-27-2013, 07:10 AM

ki__ · 08-27-2013, 08:30 AM

Now break out the rear seats and put a roll cage.

Ryan@IND · 08-27-2013, 04:38 PM

I think that this is my favorite color E9X M3!

Need4Speed_Motorsports · 08-27-2013, 05:38 PM

Amazing and unique color!

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