BMW /// M3 F80 Imola Red

M3 n X5M · 07-07-2015, 12:22 PM

I drive a red E90 M3 and cops tend to jump in behind me on the highway as soon as they see me getting up to speed. It is funny. And in fact, I see other more stealth cars zoom on and the cops just stay behind me. And this is when I am not even speeding or just below the speed limit.

Once a cop decides to "follow" me, I actually stay about 5 or 10 mph below the speed limit just to see them blow steam... typically the younger cops get mad and dash off like they have to find the next bathroom.

So, I believe Red does get more cop attention.

lawsonsdl · 07-07-2015, 12:41 PM

Beautiful red color!

aveillez · 07-07-2015, 12:44 PM

Congrats!! Nice color. Car looks great. Enjoy it !

infamousq · 07-07-2015, 12:47 PM

Hands down the best Color on an M in my unbiased opinion

MRV99 · 07-07-2015, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MFNATIK

Imola debuted in the last year of the E36 M3 production in 1999. It also appeared on the Z3 M Roady and Coupe. It was popularized on the E46 M3 and 330ZHP. It was also a standard color for the E39 M5. Now I think you can get it as part of the 6 GC M Sport package as well.

Don't forget the e53 X5 4.6is/4.8is had Imola red as a standard color as well

vampire81 · 07-07-2015, 01:00 PM

The right choice of color, indeed.

N & M · 07-07-2015, 01:00 PM

Very nice. Congrats!

rr006rbc · 07-07-2015, 01:02 PM

First pic looks like u have halogens lol. But wow what a great looking car!!!

heavystarch · 07-07-2015, 01:07 PM

Oh.
Mah.
Gawd.

Red!

Bmw doubles · 07-07-2015, 01:15 PM

+100

nick3753 · 07-07-2015, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3 n X5M

I drive a red E90 M3 and cops tend to jump in behind me on the highway as soon as they see me getting up to speed. It is funny. And in fact, I see other more stealth cars zoom on and the cops just stay behind me. And this is when I am not even speeding or just below the speed limit.

Once a cop decides to "follow" me, I actually stay about 5 or 10 mph below the speed limit just to see them blow steam... typically the younger cops get mad and dash off like they have to find the next bathroom.

So, I believe Red does get more cop attention.

That's because red is the devil! Just like that foosball you all like playing!

YeaG30 · 07-07-2015, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SickFinga

Imola debuted on the M Roadster in December 97. First E36 Imola appeared about 9 month later. Imola that we know is actually Imola Red II. There was Imola Red I, color code 366, but it actually never went into production.

I imagined while you were making this statement, you were pushing up or adjusting your glasses.

Yogijet · 07-07-2015, 01:21 PM

Stunning. I'd like that on my M2 just like I want my Cayman GTS in Carmine Red!

fusion0389 · 07-07-2015, 01:26 PM

Absolutely amazing color...

.BMW. · 07-07-2015, 01:32 PM

Stunning color!

Congrats.

clubsport · 07-07-2015, 01:38 PM

I think BMW is afraid to offer this color.

I doubt their "Efficient" production lines could keep up with orders.

Imola Red is a Quintessential M color.

(I'm beating a dead horse, though)

kugasman · 07-07-2015, 01:50 PM

Beautiful color!

So refreshing to look at a real red instead of trying to pretend that SO is "almost red" Should be a standard color for sure!

catch · 07-07-2015, 03:09 PM

Looks great on there!

veloursfussmatte · 07-07-2015, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kugasman

Beautiful color!

So refreshing to look at a real red instead of trying to pretend that SO is "almost red" Should be a standard color for sure!

That is, what describes the colour best. A real red. No frills. Not burgundy, not light, no metallic, no effects at all. I wantet to add a picture of the "colour-label". Officially it´s Imola Red II. Note: The colour in the background is NOT imola red (IMO).The engine bay is paintend in a slightly different red. Or so it looks.

Hass516 · 07-07-2015, 03:24 PM

Man...I miss my Imola

Scott_L · 07-07-2015, 03:29 PM

Excellent choice. You have great taste!

MMVI · 07-07-2015, 04:08 PM

Bring back Imola red. Looks fab.

SILVER wheels people

07-07-2015, 12:22 PM	#67
M3 n X5M Lieutenant 172 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 M, 2008 e90 M3 6 MT. Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I drive a red E90 M3 and cops tend to jump in behind me on the highway as soon as they see me getting up to speed. It is funny. And in fact, I see other more stealth cars zoom on and the cops just stay behind me. And this is when I am not even speeding or just below the speed limit. Once a cop decides to "follow" me, I actually stay about 5 or 10 mph below the speed limit just to see them blow steam... typically the younger cops get mad and dash off like they have to find the next bathroom. So, I believe Red does get more cop attention. Last edited by M3 n X5M; 07-07-2015 at 12:23 PM.. Reason: missing word
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07-07-2015, 12:41 PM	#68
lawsonsdl Private 21 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2020 M2 Comp and 2005 e46 cic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Overland Park Kansas iTrader: (0)	Beautiful red color!
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07-07-2015, 12:44 PM	#69
aveillez Private 80 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M3 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Congrats!! Nice color. Car looks great. Enjoy it !
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07-07-2015, 12:47 PM	#70
infamousq Captain 310 Rep 883 Posts Drives: 2018 Ford Raptor Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kobra Headquarters iTrader: (0)	Hands down the best Color on an M in my unbiased opinion __________________ 2021 M5 (COMING SOON) 2015 M5 Imola Red (sold) 2008 Monaco Blue (sold) 2002 M5 Carbon Black (sold) should have never sold her
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07-07-2015, 01:00 PM	#72
vampire81 Lieutenant 435 Rep 435 Posts Drives: '19 M2C / '19 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: desert iTrader: (0)	The right choice of color, indeed.
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07-07-2015, 01:00 PM	#73
N & M Captain 371 Rep 769 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The Gulf iTrader: (0)	Hot! Very nice. Congrats!
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07-07-2015, 01:02 PM	#74
rr006rbc Colonel 1204 Rep 2,818 Posts Drives: '23 M440i GC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California iTrader: (38)	First pic looks like u have halogens lol. But wow what a great looking car!!!
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07-07-2015, 01:07 PM	#75
heavystarch one day... 49 Rep 134 Posts Drives: Golf R tornado red Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	Oh. Mah. Gawd. Red!
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07-07-2015, 01:21 PM	#79
Yogijet Captain 14 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i, Jet Black Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palms Valley iTrader: (0)	Stunning. I'd like that on my M2 just like I want my Cayman GTS in Carmine Red! __________________ BMW Performance Exhaust, Michelin Pilot Supersports F-225/40, R-255/35, BMW Performance Suspension, BMW Performance black kidneys, Quaife LSD, M3 rear sub-f bushings, M3 front control arm, rear guide rod and rear upper link kits, BMW Performance cross-drilled/slotted rotors, AFE Cold Air Intake.
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07-07-2015, 01:26 PM	#80
fusion0389 Second Lieutenant 141 Rep 288 Posts Drives: 2016 328i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Magical Land of Peaches, USA iTrader: (0)	Absolutely amazing color...
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07-07-2015, 01:32 PM	#81
.BMW. Major General 1863 Rep 5,140 Posts Drives: BMW F11/F31 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Stunning color! Congrats.
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07-07-2015, 01:38 PM	#82
clubsport First Lieutenant 204 Rep 365 Posts Drives: LBB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sunny West Coast iTrader: (0)	I think BMW is afraid to offer this color. I doubt their "Efficient" production lines could keep up with orders. Imola Red is a Quintessential M color. (I'm beating a dead horse, though)
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07-07-2015, 01:50 PM	#83
kugasman Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35d Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X5 35d [0.00]	Beautiful color! So refreshing to look at a real red instead of trying to pretend that SO is "almost red" Should be a standard color for sure!
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07-07-2015, 03:09 PM	#84
catch Major General 668 Rep 7,148 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Thornhill iTrader: (27)	Looks great on there! __________________ 2016 F80 M3 Mineral White/Sakhir Orange 2013 BMW S1000RR Flat Silver <stolen> 2007 BMW E92 335i Jet Black/Jade Grey <sold>
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07-07-2015, 03:24 PM	#86
Hass516 Private First Class 42 Rep 129 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Man...I miss my Imola __________________ 2015 F80 ///M3 DD: 06/2015 \| Austin Yellow \| Sahkir Orange \| 6MT \| 2004 E46 ///M3 Imola Red \| Black Nappa \| 6MT \| Gone
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07-07-2015, 03:29 PM	#87
Scott_L Enlisted Member 9 Rep 34 Posts Drives: M4CS, X5 M50d, 720S Spider Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Deepest Essexshire iTrader: (0)	Excellent choice. You have great taste! __________________ M4CS San Marino Blue \| X5 M50d Arctic Grey \| 720S Spider
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07-07-2015, 04:08 PM	#88
MMVI Lieutenant 79 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 4 something Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Bring back Imola red. Looks fab. SILVER wheels people
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