Velvet Blue M3 - Build Journal

Richy Rich · 01-19-2018, 11:22 AM

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So those BBS are 19"s all around? They actually look like 20"s with meaty tires. Between you and Richy, I don't know who's richer. You both are trying to one up each other. It would be cool to see a group photoshoot.

Definitely Richy Rich. I have 1 car, I think he has a fleet

I'm broke, baby. /Mitch voice

Justin.AutoTalent · 01-24-2018, 01:22 AM

+5,000 whp. Thanks Cat@IND! Finally installed the Red Button @ Silver Bezel.

AhsanU · 01-24-2018, 02:25 AM

Don't forget the weight reduction on that button Justin. Easily makes the car weigh less than 3k lbs

Justin.AutoTalent · 01-26-2018, 10:54 PM

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Don't forget the weight reduction on that button Justin. Easily makes the car weigh less than 3k lbs

need to put it in the dyno to see what I'm making after all these power mods

Justin.AutoTalent · 01-26-2018, 10:55 PM

Next mod - Status Gruppe MNF

nano10 · 01-27-2018, 12:08 AM

, Justin you are such a Boss!

espressoo · 01-27-2018, 07:13 AM

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Next mod - Status Gruppe MNF

Which version of this hood did you get? CF or FRP? Looking for to the installed pics!

x.shell · 01-27-2018, 12:42 PM

Justin's car is mucho low.

Justin.AutoTalent · 01-28-2018, 02:30 AM

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Justin's car is mucho low.

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, Justin you are such a Boss!

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Next mod - Status Gruppe MNF

Which version of this hood did you get? CF or FRP? Looking for to the installed pics!

Frp top, 2x2 bottom. I'll get a few pics in the morning

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Justin's car is mucho low.

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Always room to go lower!! Good seeing you on Friday! Glad to hear you're enjoying the shifter

Justin.AutoTalent · 01-28-2018, 02:31 AM

A few pics from 2M. I'll take pictures of the weave under the hood later.

Arcades · 01-28-2018, 02:50 AM

Soo where is the R101!? :P

Justin.AutoTalent · 01-28-2018, 02:59 AM

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Soo where is the R101!? :P

In my garage

Richy Rich · 01-28-2018, 11:57 AM

I hate you.

Arcades · 01-28-2018, 02:00 PM

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Soo where is the R101!? :P

In my garage

Give me :P

Justin.AutoTalent · 01-28-2018, 04:27 PM

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Soo where is the R101!? :P

In my garage

Give me :P

When you give me the cash

Parabolica · 01-29-2018, 10:02 AM

Justin, just curious, how do you like Velvet vs Tanzanite? I have yet to see a Velvet Blue in person.

x.shell · 01-29-2018, 01:13 PM

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Justin, just curious, how do you like Velvet vs Tanzanite? I have yet to see a Velvet Blue in person.

Justin loves Velvet Blue so much that he has updated his entire wardrobe to match.

Justin.AutoTalent · 01-30-2018, 02:55 AM

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Justin, just curious, how do you like Velvet vs Tanzanite? I have yet to see a Velvet Blue in person.

It's... A lot more purple than blue. Tanzanite had a lot more of a dynamic/color shift. The metallic flake popped a lot in the sun and exposed that navy blue texture/hue. At night or under shade, the car could look dark blue or almost black. In some lighting at night, it could even pass for a midnight blue/purple. Tanzanite is easily one of my favorite colors if not my favorite.

Velvet is very well explained in the name itself, minus the blue. The color texture is very silky and metallic. There's a not a lot of color shift like Tanzanite, in the sun the flake pops and you can see different shades of purple - dark purple in a "velvety" smooth transition between the hues.

California has tons of sun, so seeing the reflection in darker cars is pretty sweet, I like the color, but Tanz is still king in my book.

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Justin loves Velvet Blue so much that he has updated his entire wardrobe to match.

Psh.... I was wearing white and black when you came in

2SNAILS · 01-30-2018, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Parabolica

Justin, just curious, how do you like Velvet vs Tanzanite? I have yet to see a Velvet Blue in person.

It's... A lot more purple than blue. Tanzanite had a lot more of a dynamic/color shift. The metallic flake popped a lot in the sun and exposed that navy blue texture/hue. At night or under shade, the car could look dark blue or almost black. In some lighting at night, it could even pass for a midnight blue/purple. Tanzanite is easily one of my favorite colors if not my favorite.

Velvet is very well explained in the name itself, minus the blue. The color texture is very silky and metallic. There's a not a lot of color shift like Tanzanite, in the sun the flake pops and you can see different shades of purple - dark purple in a "velvety" smooth transition between the hues.

California has tons of sun, so seeing the reflection in darker cars is pretty sweet, I like the color, but Tanz is still king in my book.

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Originally Posted by exo-shell

Justin loves Velvet Blue so much that he has updated his entire wardrobe to match.

Psh.... I was wearing white and black when you came in

Justin, its all about that purple yo!

G1n Mast3r · 01-31-2018, 04:30 AM

hey Justin.AutoTalent I'll shoot you a text later but how is the fitment compared to the OEM hood or OEM GTS hood??

Alan l. · 02-01-2018, 08:45 AM

Love this color and it just went up high on my list.

Does the new hood look wavy when you look a it from an angle? Every single carbon hood/trunks i've seen from aftermarket companies suffer from this. Its more noticeable when you paint it.

Also it might be an minority here but for some reason I like your car best with the 666 wheels. Strange because I am a type that throws aftermarket wheels on a car right away as well but the 666 just looks right here.

Daft · 02-02-2018, 01:06 PM

Very nice colour looks similar to San Marino Blue with more purple.

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01-27-2018, 12:08 AM	#116
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01-28-2018, 11:57 AM	#123
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01-29-2018, 10:02 AM	#126
Parabolica Major 581 Rep 1,120 Posts Drives: '18 M3 ZCP 6MT Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Justin, just curious, how do you like Velvet vs Tanzanite? I have yet to see a Velvet Blue in person.
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01-31-2018, 04:30 AM	#130
G1n Mast3r Lieutenant 183 Rep 400 Posts Drives: Individual F80 M3 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Central Coast iTrader: (0)	hey Justin.AutoTalent I'll shoot you a text later but how is the fitment compared to the OEM hood or OEM GTS hood?? __________________ IG: @gin_master 2018 M3 Atlantis Metallic \| AWE \| KW \| ///M Performance\| RKP \| MRG Race Co. \| BM3 \| RW Carbon \| KlassenID 2015 M3 Alpine White III \| Gone
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02-01-2018, 08:45 AM	#131
Alan l. Major General 5428 Rep 8,801 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	Love this color and it just went up high on my list. Does the new hood look wavy when you look a it from an angle? Every single carbon hood/trunks i've seen from aftermarket companies suffer from this. Its more noticeable when you paint it. Also it might be an minority here but for some reason I like your car best with the 666 wheels. Strange because I am a type that throws aftermarket wheels on a car right away as well but the 666 just looks right here. __________________
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02-02-2018, 01:06 PM	#132
Daft Major 384 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (2) Garage List 2003 BMW M3 [10.00] 2011 BMW M3 [9.71]	Very nice colour looks similar to San Marino Blue with more purple.
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