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Powerslide · 01-25-2014, 08:49 AM

Just boarded plane for Detroit to see the new cars and colors there in person - can't wait to see how colors compare live vs pics...

Anyway - would love to see Sahkir orange live at Chicago auto show in feb - or at least pics from another auto show so I can make up my mind on color - I keep switching my favorite color on almost a daily basis - help!!!!

mkoesel · 01-25-2014, 10:01 AM

Agree!

I believe SO is the only color now that has not been seen on any fully uncovered F8x. We've seen YMB, AY, SS, BS, MG on show cars; and MW, AW (as well as some of the others I just mentioned) on fully uncovered test cars. Actually I am not 100% sure about AW. But as far as I know, there are no pictures of uncovered cars anywhere in SO yet.

Sedan_Clan · 01-25-2014, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

Agree!

I believe SO is the only color now that has not been seen on any fully uncovered F8x. We've seen YMB, AY, SS, BS, MG on show cars; and MW, AW (as well as some of the others I just mentioned) on fully uncovered test cars. Actually I am not 100% sure about AW. But as far as I know, there are no pictures of uncovered cars anywhere in SO yet.

I don't remember seeing AW, but yeah, SO is mysteriously missing.

parky1215 · 01-25-2014, 10:10 AM

Yes, please! Please take off that cloth.

Keto · 01-25-2014, 10:39 AM

I would really like to a see a properly exposed Sonoma Beige too -- I generally don't like beige but have been intrigued by some shots; however, I've read that those shots were overexposed.

Powerslide · 01-25-2014, 11:02 AM

Damn - YMB and AY both look wayyyy better in person than in photos!!!!

Sedan_Clan · 01-25-2014, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Powerslide

Damn - YMB and AY both look wayyyy better in person than in photos!!!!

I assumed this would be the case.

chicagofan00 · 01-25-2014, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Powerslide

I keep switching my favorite color on almost a daily basis - help!!!!

+1. I keep going back and forth between YMB and SO. It would make things a lot easier if we could finally seem some pics of SO without and camo. I'm leaning a lot more towards the SO right now as I think it will look great with the "black" wheels and black interior.

GregW / Oregon · 01-25-2014, 01:59 PM

Dealer had this Sakhir sample. Not the right texture, but you can get an idea. This was in bright sun, so it's reflecting a little. Actually looks a little darker than this.

Sedan_Clan · 01-25-2014, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Dealer had this Sakhir sample. Not the right texture, but you can get an idea. This was in bright sun, so it's reflecting a little. Actually looks a little darker than this.

Hmmm! What color is the seat next to the color swatch? I think SO will need to be mated to a dark color to appear as 'red' as possible.

mkoesel · 01-25-2014, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Hmmm! What color is the seat next to the color swatch? I think SO will need to be mated to a dark color to appear as 'red' as possible.

I believe it's Fox Red per the title of his post.

If I do end up with an M3 or M4, it's going to be either YMB or SO. Probably SO for the convertible, YMB if I go sedan.

So if it is the YMB sedan, I am going to go with SO interior.

I figure that driving an M3 automatically brings hate from half the population, and YMB should draw in another 25%. With the SO interior, I will have the harnessed the hate power of just about every person on the planet. Think of the possibilities.

(Then again, you could say that the YMB/SO convertible would be the ultimate hate machine. So there is still room for improvement.

)

parky1215 · 01-25-2014, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

I believe it's Fox Red per the title of his post.

If I do end up with an M3 or M4, it's going to be either YMB or SO. Probably SO for the convertible, YMB if I go sedan.

So if it is the YMB sedan, I am going to go with SO interior.

I figure that driving an M3 automatically brings hate from half the population, and YMB should draw in another 25%. With the SO interior, I will have the harnessed the hate power of just about every person on the planet. Think of the possibilities.

(Then again, you could say that the YMB/SO convertible would be the ultimate hate machine. So there is still room for improvement.

)

Nah, AY/SO convertible will surpass your combo.

Sedan_Clan · 01-25-2014, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

I believe it's Fox Red per the title of his post.

If I do end up with an M3 or M4, it's going to be either YMB or SO. Probably SO for the convertible, YMB if I go sedan.

So if it is the YMB sedan, I am going to go with SO interior.

I figure that driving an M3 automatically brings hate from half the population, and YMB should draw in another 25%. With the SO interior, I will have the harnessed the hate power of just about every person on the planet. Think of the possibilities.

(Then again, you could say that the YMB/SO convertible would be the ultimate hate machine. So there is still room for improvement.

)

I concur with your logical deduction and percentage calculation. LOL!

GregW / Oregon · 01-25-2014, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by parky1215

Nah, AY/SO convertible will surpass your combo.

My SA said he was afraid someone would order that - said he'd ask for a $10k deposit! LOL

mkoesel · 01-25-2014, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by parky1215

Nah, AY/SO convertible will surpass your combo.

For the sedan I agree, but I personally put the YMB/SO convertible slightly ahead of the AY/SO convertible. It's a real close call.

Sedan_Clan · 01-25-2014, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

My SA said he was afraid someone would order that - said he'd ask for a $10k deposit! LOL

I ordered PY/IR back in 2003, and I didn't need a deposit. Then again, I had previously purchased a car from Shelly, and I was on first name basis with the people in charge there.

mkoesel · 01-25-2014, 06:31 PM

^^^ Makes me hungry for a Big Mac

AY/SO will look pretty similar to that. Who will be the first with that combo?

Sedan_Clan · 01-25-2014, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

^^^ Makes me hungry for a Big Mac

AY/SO will look pretty similar to that. Who will be the first with that combo?

Lol! Mention Ronald McDonald car on E46Fanatics, and I'll be the one and only person they mention.

filip75 · 01-30-2014, 09:41 AM

So, no pics of the SO or any white colors yet. WTF?

mkoesel · 01-30-2014, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by filip75

So, no pics of the SO or any white colors yet. WTF?

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=927609

akbm3 · 01-30-2014, 10:33 AM

For what it's worth, here are two shots of an M5 in Sahkir Orange:

aajami · 01-30-2014, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

I believe it's Fox Red per the title of his post.

If I do end up with an M3 or M4, it's going to be either YMB or SO. Probably SO for the convertible, YMB if I go sedan.

So if it is the YMB sedan, I am going to go with SO interior.

I figure that driving an M3 automatically brings hate from half the population, and YMB should draw in another 25%. With the SO interior, I will have the harnessed the hate power of just about every person on the planet. Think of the possibilities.

(Then again, you could say that the YMB/SO convertible would be the ultimate hate machine. So there is still room for improvement.

)

aka the Superman combo.

01-25-2014, 08:49 AM	#1
Powerslide Colonel 1097 Rep 2,287 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Illinois USA iTrader: (0)	BMW - Sahkir Orange at auto show please! Just boarded plane for Detroit to see the new cars and colors there in person - can't wait to see how colors compare live vs pics... Anyway - would love to see Sahkir orange live at Chicago auto show in feb - or at least pics from another auto show so I can make up my mind on color - I keep switching my favorite color on almost a daily basis - help!!!!
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01-25-2014, 10:01 AM	#2
mkoesel Moderator 7509 Rep 19,370 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	Agree! I believe SO is the only color now that has not been seen on any fully uncovered F8x. We've seen YMB, AY, SS, BS, MG on show cars; and MW, AW (as well as some of the others I just mentioned) on fully uncovered test cars. Actually I am not 100% sure about AW. But as far as I know, there are no pictures of uncovered cars anywhere in SO yet.
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parky1215 Lieutenant Colonel 560 Rep 1,978 Posts Drives: F90 M5C \| G06 X6 M60i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA iTrader: (13)	Yes, please! Please take off that cloth.
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01-25-2014, 10:39 AM	#5
Keto Lieutenant Colonel 73 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: WHO DAT NATION iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [10.00]	I would really like to a see a properly exposed Sonoma Beige too -- I generally don't like beige but have been intrigued by some shots; however, I've read that those shots were overexposed. __________________ 2015 SO/SO MT M3 :: Exec : Lighting : Adaptive : HK : CF trim : Full leather : DAP : Black 19's : sunshade Crystalline tint 40%/70% on windshield : M performance mirrors, spoiler, splitters : Status Gruppe CF lip : RKP diffuser : Fully dechromed Bavsound Stage 1 : V1 Savvy hardwired : Self-coded
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Powerslide Colonel 1097 Rep 2,287 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Illinois USA iTrader: (0)	Damn - YMB and AY both look wayyyy better in person than in photos!!!!
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GregW / Oregon Commander-In-Chief 2095 Rep 8,908 Posts Drives: 2023 M2 Coupe, 2020 GLE 450 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lake Oswego, OR iTrader: (3) Garage List 2023 M2 Coupe [9.83] 2020 Mercedes GLE 450 [7.25]	Sakhir Orange vs Fox Red leather Dealer had this Sakhir sample. Not the right texture, but you can get an idea. This was in bright sun, so it's reflecting a little. Actually looks a little darker than this. __________________ Greg Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA 2023 M2 Coupe - Brooklyn Grey/Cognac/CF, 6MT; 2020 MB GLE 450
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mkoesel Moderator 7509 Rep 19,370 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	^^^ Makes me hungry for a Big Mac AY/SO will look pretty similar to that. Who will be the first with that combo?
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filip75 Facetious 109 Rep 530 Posts Drives: '15 AW M4 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	So, no pics of the SO or any white colors yet. WTF? __________________ Current: '15 BMW M4 (6MT), '08 HD Dyna Street Bob Previous: '06 BMW 330Ci; '06 Mercedes CLK-350; '04 Acura TL A-Spec; '95 BMW 318ti; '92 Mercury Cougar; '94 Honda Accord
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akbm3 Private First Class 35 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [9.00]	For what it's worth, here are two shots of an M5 in Sahkir Orange: Attached Images __________________ Current: '16 Porsche GT4 '15 F82 M4 (BIMMERPOST Euro Delivery Group 6/23/14) Retired: '10 E90 335i / '03 E39 530i / '97 E36 M3 Coupe / '93 E36 325is
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