Another E90 sedan Delivery! Sparkling Graphite / Black / 18's / Blacklines

R68 · 05-12-2008, 06:40 PM

New to the forum and wanted to post a few pics of my M3 Sedan. So far, I've added Huper Optik 30% tint, Matte Black Grills, 3M Clear Bra and Blackline Taillights. I know the orange reflectors look horrid and am still awaiting the flush mount version. I purchased a set of OEM 19's prior to arrival but was so impressed with the stealth look of the 18's on SG, I decided to keep them on for now. Coming from an RS4, I'm looking forward to getting past break-in and experiencing the M's full potential. 900 miles and counting...

Enjoy

M2381 · 05-12-2008, 06:45 PM

Grats! How would you compare the RS4 in terms of driving/handing vs the M3

SHADY1 · 05-12-2008, 07:05 PM

emkmd · 05-12-2008, 07:34 PM

Looks great. My e92 graphite/black is still on order. I got every option except the HD radio, moonroof, and the 19s because I like the way the 18s look. I have not yet seen them in person, but people say they look awesome.

Bama M3 · 05-12-2008, 07:42 PM

That is beautiful. Love the wheels. Good job with the photos as well!

Davinhci · 05-12-2008, 08:08 PM

awesome car, love the wheels.

Zed · 05-12-2008, 08:08 PM

Great pics! Those 18s look great with that color. Awesome combo.

Sedan_Clan · 05-12-2008, 08:12 PM

I like it! The black grills and Blacklines look nice. Did you paint the grills or did you purchase them?

R68 · 05-12-2008, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I like it! The black grills and Blacklines look nice. Did you paint the grills or did you purchase them?

Thanks! Painting the chrome grills is not a good option due to easy chipping. I purchased these from Jlevi SW for under $100. I got the Blacklines new on Ebay for $220! Both took under an hour to install. This car is so easy to work on compared to the RS4.

R68 · 05-12-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by M2381

Grats! How would you compare the RS4 in terms of driving/handing vs the M3

Well, I had the Stasis/Ohlins suspension on the RS4 which was an incredible upgrade over the stock DRC (crap) system. Bone stock M3 seems to be better in all areas though I haven't had the car on the track yet.

Paladin906 · 05-12-2008, 09:32 PM

Absolutely Gorgeous

scollins · 05-13-2008, 12:04 AM

That is exactly how I want to order an M3! Damn that is a hot looking combination. The renderings on BMW's website don't do it any justice (and I've looked at it a lot lately.)

Blacklines should be standard in my opinion (or whitelines on the lighter colors.) It just looks so much better than the "sea of red" in the standard rear taillights.

Now, don't answer right away, but........

Can I have it????

MDCTFTW · 05-13-2008, 12:20 AM

This is how sparkling G should look all the time. Too bad it doesn't. Hot ride though.

j|rz44 · 05-13-2008, 12:31 AM

Looks mean!

Enjoy

UltimateBMW · 05-13-2008, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

This is how sparkling G should look all the time. Too bad it doesn't. Hot ride though.

Gonna have to agree with this comment. However, the pictures above look amazing though. Good luck staying out of the bright sunlight.

R68 · 05-13-2008, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

This is how sparkling G should look all the time. Too bad it doesn't. Hot ride though.

Neither color on the e90 or e92 really blow me away. I would have preferred Ti Silver or Ti Grey. SG is definitely more interesting than the Space Grey coupe my dealer had. That color is fine for an SUV or wagon but a bit too bland for the M3 IMO.

MDCTFTW · 05-13-2008, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by R68

Neither color on the e90 or e92 really blow me away. I would have preferred Ti Silver or Ti Grey. SG is definitely more interesting than the Space Grey coupe my dealer had. That color is fine for an SUV or wagon but far too bland for a performance car.

But it's purple.

R68 · 05-13-2008, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

But it's purple.

are you on acid? it's eggplant dude!

man02195 · 05-13-2008, 06:09 AM

looks amazing, powerful, menacing... should be mad max's car in a sequel.

dawgdog · 05-13-2008, 07:48 AM

Congratulations! Your car looks very very good.

UltimateBMW · 05-13-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by R68

are you on acid? it's eggplant dude!

Are you? Eggplant is a shade of purple and brown.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eggplant_(color)

In essence, the same thing.

Big Windy · 05-13-2008, 09:03 AM

seeing this sparkg with the 18's and having seen a space grey with the 18s, i think that the sparkg takes the win in color match. hard to be sure though considering lighting issues.

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R68 Maverick-y 17 Rep 80 Posts Drives: M Uber Alles Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: 5700 ft. iTrader: (0)	Another E90 sedan Delivery! Sparkling Graphite / Black / 18's / Blacklines New to the forum and wanted to post a few pics of my M3 Sedan. So far, I've added Huper Optik 30% tint, Matte Black Grills, 3M Clear Bra and Blackline Taillights. I know the orange reflectors look horrid and am still awaiting the flush mount version. I purchased a set of OEM 19's prior to arrival but was so impressed with the stealth look of the 18's on SG, I decided to keep them on for now. Coming from an RS4, I'm looking forward to getting past break-in and experiencing the M's full potential. 900 miles and counting... Enjoy __________________ 2009 E90 M3 DCT \| Space Grey \| Fox Red Novillo \| Carbon Leather \| All Options \| BMW CCA, RMC, MOA member \| www.earlesfork.com Last edited by R68; 05-12-2008 at 10:13 PM..
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M2381 Major 32 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: E92 M3, GTI Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Grats! How would you compare the RS4 in terms of driving/handing vs the M3
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emkmd Private First Class 11 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 2015 SS M5 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 (gone) [0.00] 2015 BMW M5 [0.00]	Looks great. My e92 graphite/black is still on order. I got every option except the HD radio, moonroof, and the 19s because I like the way the 18s look. I have not yet seen them in person, but people say they look awesome. __________________ 2015 M5 Silverstone, black full leather, 20s. 2008 M3 Sparkling Graphite, black extended (gone) Everything else but the 19s and HD radio. 2003 M3 Titanium Silver (gone)
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Zed Replicant 8 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 E90 DCT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Great pics! Those 18s look great with that color. Awesome combo.
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Sedan_Clan Law Enforcer 25114 Rep 22,288 Posts Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ..in your rearview!!! iTrader: (26)	I like it! The black grills and Blacklines look nice. Did you paint the grills or did you purchase them?
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Big Windy Major General 152 Rep 5,124 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	seeing this sparkg with the 18's and having seen a space grey with the 18s, i think that the sparkg takes the win in color match. hard to be sure though considering lighting issues.
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