AY F80 Photoshoot with i8 (Pic Heavy)

Schullz51 · 12-21-2014, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by I-H8-BrakeDust

I used to have a vw with that color AY and people either hated it or loved it . it's unique and bmw can pull it off real nice . Beautiful cars.

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Originally Posted by SkeezyLP

That sedan is ugly, color is starving for attention like an obnoxious child. I'll gladly take more i8 pics though.

For me personally, I chose this color to not be normal, and to not blend into the sea of white, black, and grey on the roads. Even on these forums something like 70% or more have AW M3's. I initially wanted AW/SO but after seeing how many there were I decided to go the other direction. The M3/4 is a great looking car regardless of color and I just wanted to think outside the box. The important thing is I like the color and every person who has seen the Snot Rocket in person has enjoyed it as well.

I knew exactly what I was getting into ordering Austin Yellow. I know it's a love it or hate it color and everybody has their own opinion which is perfectly fine.

I respect all the feedback and I'm sure more pictures will be had in the spring... Winter is really starting to rear its ugly head here in Pittsburgh so there may not be any more opportunities this year.

Schullz51 · 12-21-2014, 02:49 PM

Also for those interested here is the link to the photographer's Flickr from the shoot. He's always there at our CNC meets and has worked with a bunch of some of the best cars we have to offer. Definitely worth a look.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/pghbuc...57649453650847

LDSM · 12-21-2014, 02:52 PM

After seeing AY in person I think it's a great color

Poofyo101 · 12-21-2014, 04:08 PM

Go steelers.

Diver · 12-21-2014, 04:26 PM

The 'burg has lots of bridges...

domd817 · 12-21-2014, 04:57 PM

I wish I would've known about this..

ScoopsLR · 12-21-2014, 05:34 PM

Looking good

///M5ForWin · 12-21-2014, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SkeezyLP

That sedan is ugly, color is starving for attention like an obnoxious child. I'll gladly take more i8 pics though.

Baskin Robbins makes 31 flavors because not everyone likes vanilla. And so it is with BMW. Various colors are offered because everyone doesn't want black. I have seen AY in person and the pictures don't do it justice. That said, I still personally wouldn't order it. There again what do I know; my car is white. Different strokes for different folks. I for one am glad different colors are available so everyone doesn't have the same.

Nice pics, by the way.

Luminor513 · 12-21-2014, 09:33 PM

Great backdrop and even better rides.

Gray_Panther · 12-21-2014, 10:48 PM

Second to last pic wins.

MSteve5036 · 12-21-2014, 11:30 PM

Excited to see these around town

Divio · 12-22-2014, 12:26 AM

Awesome Set :-)

heymate · 12-22-2014, 02:35 AM

nice pics

shamun160 · 12-22-2014, 05:51 AM

Great Pics! Ping me next time and will add my Sakhir M3 to the mix.

jeff@autocouture · 12-22-2014, 10:15 AM

both cars looking great

363ny · 12-22-2014, 12:19 PM

Beautiful cars and photos!

ec_E92 · 12-24-2014, 11:14 PM

Born and raised in the burgh (North Hills) and headed there tomorrow for Christmas, thanks for sharing some great pics!

xnu · 12-25-2014, 12:13 AM

AY looks horrible in these pics. Maybe use a better camera next time?

chiplee · 12-25-2014, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by xnu

AY looks horrible in these pics. Maybe use a better camera next time?

Lol, it's not a bad camera. It's a bad attempt at HDR post processing. It takes a little more that capturing a bracket to produce a good HDR image. Not a horrible first attempt though.

12-21-2014, 02:49 PM	#24
Schullz51 Private First Class 75 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2015 AY M3 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	Also for those interested here is the link to the photographer's Flickr from the shoot. He's always there at our CNC meets and has worked with a bunch of some of the best cars we have to offer. Definitely worth a look. https://www.flickr.com/photos/pghbuc...57649453650847 __________________ 2015 F80 AY M3 - Delivered 11/19. DCT, Extended Black Leather, Adaptive Suspension, Black 19's. "AY Brave" 2015 BMW M3 F80: 11.780 @ 118.670 MPH
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12-25-2014, 12:13 AM	#40
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