[F80] Official BLACK SAPPHIRE F80 M3 Sedan Thread

[SOURCE1064]

Here's my F80 Sapphire Black on Black. I've picked it up back in October but just got to posting some pics.

[S65V8]

Does anyone know if the 18s are now silver and no longer greyish like before? I saw 2015 post for a F80 w/ 18s that were bright silver.

[farmaceutica75]

Originally Posted by SROC5

Does anyone know if the 18s are now silver and no longer greyish like before? I saw 2015 post for a F80 w/ 18s that were bright silver.

maybe those were the winter wheels

[georgere]

need more pics

[azula]

Originally Posted by georgere

need more pics

+1, this might be the most underrepresented color on the boards!

[farmaceutica75]

at the M/// days some time ago at the ring:

nice combo:



i always said: give me the black wheels
but now i'm not so sure
cause with the tinted rear windows it looks ... too dark maybe



what do you think?

[ForsaBee]

Depends on the look you are going for, I've always liked the silver wheels on SMB because I'm not a fan of the "murdered" look. The body is dark and needs to be contrasted to really set it off, imo.

[Arcoril]

Originally Posted by ForsaBee

Depends on the look you are going for, I've always liked the silver wheels on SMB because I'm not a fan of the "murdered" look. The body is dark and needs to be contrasted to really set it off, imo.

Right there with you. I like BSM, but give me the silver wheels too. I'd also combo it up with any interior other than black. SO, SS, Amaro, or Gold Brown would pair up wonderfully in my opinion.

[georgere]

Originally Posted by Arcoril

Right there with you. I like BSM, but give me the silver wheels too. I'd also combo it up with any interior other than black. SO, SS, Amaro, or Gold Brown would pair up wonderfully in my opinion.

I was on the same boat until I saw 2 M4s and 1 M3 all black on black on black and it did look nice.

[buzzard]

You're over-thinking it. Both wheels look really good, but I think you made the right decision going with the black wheels. If the car was a little lower and had spacers, it would look perfect.

[carlos@velosdesignwerks]

Hey Members,

Wanted to share with you a recent project we just completed at the shop, let us know what you think how this M3 came out.

Wheel Specs

• Velos S3 Forged Wheels
• Hand Brushed Bronze w/ Matte Clear
• Front: 20x10 Rear: 20x11
• Monoblock

Modifications

• Velos Forged Wheels
• Velos Stage 2 ECU Tune
• Fabspeed Downpipes & Exhaust
• Mode Carbon CF Front Lip
• Pirelli Tires Front:275/30/20 Rear:295/30/20

[Blindside_137]

Originally Posted by albert@velosdesignwerks

Hey Members,

Wanted to share with you a recent project we just completed at the shop, let us know what you think how this M3 came out.

Wheel Specs

• Velos S3 Forged Wheels
• Hand Brushed Bronze w/ Matte Clear
• Front: 20x10 Rear: 20x11
• Monoblock

Modifications

• Velos Forged Wheels
• Velos Stage 2 ECU Tune
• Fabspeed Downpipes & Exhaust
• Mode Carbon CF Front Lip
• Pirelli Tires Front:275/30/20 Rear:295/30/20

Its incredible, do you happen to have a link to hi res images?

[Stunnerable]

This thread needs so many more pictures!!!!

[farmaceutica75]

Originally Posted by Stunnerable

This thread needs so many more pictures!!!!

+1
+another1

[Maggers]

Took delivery of this F80 2016 build last weekend and these are the first pics of the car the next day. Car build in my sig. I had 35% window film done yesterday and will do a better photo shoot soon. Love this color and combo.

[georgere]

Mine

[georgere]

Here is mine

[georgere]

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[hockyfrk07]

I'm about to finalize my decision to get my black sapphire f80, but one thing worries me... Does the black paint take away from the carbon fiber roof? I'm purposefully not getting a moonroof for the cf roof, but a little concerned that it might not even make a difference look wise (since it'll still look black). I mean i'll know its there and it'll make me happy knowing its there.. But moonroof... sigh

[georgere]

Originally Posted by hockyfrk07

I'm about to finalize my decision to get my black sapphire f80, but one thing worries me... Does the black paint take away from the carbon fiber roof? I'm purposefully not getting a moonroof for the cf roof, but a little concerned that it might not even make a difference look wise (since it'll still look black). I mean i'll know its there and it'll make me happy knowing its there.. But moonroof... sigh

I love my BSM. I got triple black. Yes the roof is something you have to look to notice but love the combo nevertheless.
This is my DD and I didn't want any brave colors and couldn't do white. I m happy at the end.
Se my car pics above and tell me do you really need that roof to stand out?

Btw, feedback I got so far from people (non M people) was: "What is carbon fiber?" And "is this a vinyl wrap?"

[theroadrunner]

Originally Posted by hockyfrk07

I'm about to finalize my decision to get my black sapphire f80, but one thing worries me... Does the black paint take away from the carbon fiber roof? I'm purposefully not getting a moonroof for the cf roof, but a little concerned that it might not even make a difference look wise (since it'll still look black). I mean i'll know its there and it'll make me happy knowing its there.. But moonroof... sigh

I have BSM and the cf roof still stands out. In bright sun it looks lighter than the rest of the car, like a dark grey next to the black paint.

[hockyfrk07]

Originally Posted by theroadrunner

I have BSM and the cf roof still stands out. In bright sun it looks lighter than the rest of the car, like a dark grey next to the black paint.

Thank you for this. I really value personal input from actual owners. I was really just hesitant because honestly, pictures just don't do it justice.