"Semi-Individual" M3 Tanzanite, Euro-Spec Eibachs, MP Diffuser

[PJD_F80]

Originally Posted by ChrisMT79

Wow, looks amazing in that color! I've had deep sea blue twice, and while it was early as nice as yours, still love those blues.

I agree in pics it reminded me of DSB, but in person its a different look. Check out the pic, not sure if it shows the different nuances

[csbear]

Originally Posted by PJD_F80

CSBear, where are you in NJ? If not too far you could always check this out in person, I'm sure there will be some BMW Meets soon. Thanks for the kind words.

Peter

Thanks Peter!
I'm in North NJ right now, but my wife and I are moving to Philly soon. Enjoy the car! These individual paints are complex colors, but that's what makes them fun.

[csbear]

Originally Posted by Arcoril

Oh, absolutely. It's just that even in bright sunlight some of the pictures I've seen still have it looking like Imperial Blue. I'm just wondering if you need sunlight combined with a viewing angle that's just right in order to make the flake pop.

Take this for example:



Bright light with the sun directly overhead, but it's very difficult to make out any flake. I see many sunlight pictures of Tanzanite that look similar to this and I'm just wondering if this is typically how it looks or if I've just seen a bunch of photos that aren't really representative of it.

Definitely see what your saying... The angle the sunlight hits and viewing angle is key. That's important because many want the lighter blue hue to standout more often.
I actually like this pic though. The color looks very liquid here! Feels like I could swan dive into that M4!

[Arcoril]

Originally Posted by csbear

Definitely see what your saying... The angle the sunlight hits and viewing angle is key. That's important because many want the lighter blue hue to standout more often.
I actually like this pic though. The color looks very liquid here! Feels like I could swan dive into that M4!

Oh, don't get me wrong. I think it looks amazing in that picture also. I just want to have my cake and eat it too. Dark colors hide the amazing lines of this car, so ideally I'd love to have that dripping wet, dark look with lots of flake to show off the lines on top of that.

[RowanBuds]

Originally Posted by csbear

Thanks for the great pics! I have been going back and forth between Tanzanite or AB.... These might have sealed the deal!

Not easy to find either color on the streets or even the dealers, so pics are always appreciated.

Silverstone interior I assume? (Not Opal)

It's difficult to track down both colors, but it can be done. Get familiar with 5 or 6 different dealer websites and check inventory daily - that's where my obsession led me to anyways.

The TB is a current factory color for the 6-series, so that's what you want to search for. The Azurite I only was successful in tracking down in a 7-series, but it was sold before I got to the dealership to see the color - I ended up finding a member on another forum with an individual E90 335i and seeing AB that way.

Good Luck - If I had to pick one it would have been TB, but it's all preference obviously.

[csbear]

Originally Posted by Arcoril

...so ideally I'd love to have that dripping wet, dark look with lots of flake to show off the lines on top of that.

Yes, I concur! That's the beauty of some of these metallic colors, but we definitely want both sides to be shown without too much difficulty haha!

[VMRWheels]

Congrats! Excellent choice in color

[PJD_F80]

Yes Silverstone!

[PJD_F80]

Originally Posted by sA x sKy

Nice car Peter

haha, good to see you buddy, looking forward to seeing your car!! Thanks for the compliment

[ando]

Your car looks great. TBM and SS is an impressive combo. Tanz is definitely more complex and exclusive than Deep Sea.

[PJD_F80]

Originally Posted by scanido

The drop looks perfect. Great looking ride!

Does your car have the adaptive suspension?

Thanks, drop is pretty much what I was looking for. Yes adaptive, works great. If the NY Streets get too bouncy I can put it into comfort. Drop is minimal so not much change from stock

[PJD_F80]

Originally Posted by haynstylem4

great looking car. love the color especially when the sun hits it! congrats!

Yup, the sun makes it really come out. thanks!

Originally Posted by Edumen

the best color so far!!

congrats!

Thanks from a fellow Spainard(well half of me )

Originally Posted by bimmerking818

Love that color

Glad I got it, was nervous at first but it's perfect

Originally Posted by rubber_ducky

Wow. Those after-Eibach pics are especially stunning. Congrats

Originally Posted by j997tt

Beautiful car! Love to blue. Enjoy it.

Originally Posted by Blindside_137

Fantastic color!!

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

this color really is amazing. I love the direct sun shots! congrats

Originally Posted by SaMaster14

Love that blue! Thanks for sharing

Originally Posted by ragazzi_07

love that color!

Originally Posted by m3lover1

The color is fantastic. Seems to have many different shades depending on lighting and shadow

Thanks for all the compliments Gents, appreciate the appreciation. Great choice and for the price I really thought it was a great deal. Looking forward to some nice weather and getting out there with some fellow enthusiasts

Originally Posted by rr006rbc

DAMN! Making me kinda wish I didn't order Mineral Grey!

I was going MG until a friend got it, I love it, looks mean and sporty. He forced me to explore other options

Originally Posted by csbear

Thanks for the great pics! I have been going back and forth between Tanzanite or AB.... These might have sealed the deal!

Not easy to find either color on the streets or even the dealers, so pics are always appreciated.
Silverstone interior I assume? (Not Opal)

I'll let you know when me and some of the guys get together, JohnnyM3 has Azurtite here or coming in. I've only seen Azurite in our showroom on an F82, looking forward to seeing his F80 AB. And yes Silverstone Extended

Originally Posted by Croatian test driver

I'm on the fence between Mineral Grey and Tanzanite Blue (I changed my order from MG to TB a few days ago). I'm still not sure about TB, it looks different on almost all pics. On some of them it looks like the flakes make the car look kinda "messy", the part where the light shines is very light but the other parts are pretty dark, don't know how to explain. It seems to be more elegant and classy, but not that sporty, is that correct?

Mineral Grey is a bit boring IMO and I'd prefer if it would be lighter (like Space Grey or Donington Grey) where you can see the lines better (okay this could be similar with Tanzanite Blue though).

The great thing is that whether I'm in the shop, outside on a sunny day or overcast, the car looks fantastic, your really can't go wrong. A few service techs asked me if it's an exclusive M color so I think it looks pretty sporty. Dinh335 has Silver 19"'s on his TB F80 which make it look a bit more "classy" while still remaining sporty looking. Win Win IMHO

Originally Posted by ChrisMT79

Wow, looks amazing in that color! I've had deep sea blue twice, and while it was early as nice as yours, still love those blues.

Always been a fan of DSB, Imperial, and Carbon Black, I'm drawn to the blue tones in these cars, thanks very much

Originally Posted by herenow

STUNNING

Thanks!!

Originally Posted by RowanBuds

It's difficult to track down both colors, but it can be done. Get familiar with 5 or 6 different dealer websites and check inventory daily - that's where my obsession led me to anyways.

The TB is a current factory color for the 6-series, so that's what you want to search for. The Azurite I only was successful in tracking down in a 7-series, but it was sold before I got to the dealership to see the color - I ended up finding a member on another forum with an individual E90 335i and seeing AB that way.

Good Luck - If I had to pick one it would have been TB, but it's all preference obviously.

I would have to agree, but then again, I have no choice now Looking forwar to seeing your LeMans Blue, it's going to look very nice!

Originally Posted by ando

Your car looks great. TBM and SS is an impressive combo. Tanz is definitely more complex and exclusive than Deep Sea.

Complex for sure, I've never seen anything quite like it. The paint looks like you can swim in it in overcast weather and it sparkles like crazy in the sun.

[itzkoolkidkam]

Love it! get some painted reflectors and you're set.

[Hass516]

Car looks great. Love the color.

How do you like the ride on the springs? Does it seem to be extra bouncy at all?

[Blksnowflake]

OMG!! This color looks amazing in the sunlight.

[Brosef]

PJD - please keep the pics coming. I love this color

[PJD_F80]

Originally Posted by itzkoolkidkam

Love it! get some painted reflectors and you're set.

I'm on it, ordered just waiting!!! Spacers soon and front lip and splitters to follow. Thanks, your car looks great, congrats.

[Arcoril]

Originally Posted by Brosef

PJD - please keep the pics coming. I love this color

+1

Would love to see more pics too!

Also if it's not a huge pain, I'd love to see a walkaround video in the sunlight, please! I'm super curious to see how the color shifts as you move around the car.

[Scott BMW Smith]

Perfect interior with exterior. Way to go!

[Art__Vandelay]

Originally Posted by Arcoril

+1

Would love to see more pics too!

Also if it's not a huge pain, I'd love to see a walkaround video in the sunlight, please! I'm super curious to see how the color shifts as you move around the car.

+1

[PJD_F80]

Originally Posted by Hass516

Car looks great. Love the color.

How do you like the ride on the springs? Does it seem to be extra bouncy at all?

Thanks . Ride not any more bouncy than stock IMO. I came out of a 550i so the M3 already felt "harder" on the bumps to begin with. In the turns its more planted, less body roll. My colleague has H&R Sports and its more noticeable and a bit harsh but I love his drop on the front wheels. Hope this helps

[PJD_F80]

Originally Posted by Brosef

PJD - please keep the pics coming. I love this color

Originally Posted by Arcoril

+1

Would love to see more pics too!

Also if it's not a huge pain, I'd love to see a walkaround video in the sunlight, please! I'm super curious to see how the color shifts as you move around the car.

Originally Posted by Croatian test driver

+1

I'm on it boys, in good time. I have to sell some more BMW's here at work to pay for this one so when I can I certainly will. Also my Motorola Droid seems to take pretty good pics but not sure about video. We shall see.

Peter

PS, NY expecting 3 days of rain