2023 G80 M3 in Macao Blue Metallic

MacaoM3 · 05-21-2024, 11:14 AM

I’ve finally gotten around to taking and editing some pics of my G80 in Macao Blue. I took delivery in July 2023 after an 14 month process. I’ve got about 9k miles on it now. This is my first M3 and I love everything about it. I’ve had an E90 335i 6Spd previously but this is a different animal obviously. It is very violent but extremely precise. Tearing up the interstate in this animal is the absolute dream. I don’t track it and don’t intend to. I can’t imagine how ballistic the Competitions are. The 6 speed is fast enough.

The color, Macao Blue Metallic, really messes with your mind. In direct sun light it leans purple except at the most direct sun lit part, where it looks more of a lighter shade of blue. On overcast days it looks more deeper blue than purple…more towards the tanzanite side or some kind of navy. Other times it can look black or dark gray. It’s super dynamic and I love it. There is nothing like it on the road and I get compliments all the time.

I had the car full PPF’d and tinted right after delivery at Speed and Tech in Sterling, VA and that was a great experience. I’ll go back there for any further mods that they are able to perform. RJ is a straight shooter and is super super responsive and thorough.

I installed wheel spacers on my own. I put Future Classic 15mm in the front and 12mm in the back. I may move the 15mm to the back and grab some 18mm for the front for a more aggressive stance. I had also swapped out the P-Zeros for Michelin PS All Seasons before the spacer install. No rubbing at all with those. I also put on the floating center caps because they were a gift. I thought they would be lame but I actually like them.

My Wish List:

M Performance Front Splitter. The front end without a splitter looks awkward IMO, especially after seeing many photos with one and I really think I just like the M Performance one.
Brake Pads. Likely the EBC Red Stuff Brake pads but convince me otherwise. As everyone else has pointed out, the brake dust and brake squeal are horrendous.
Edelweiss Wheels, Square Set Up. Lately all I can see is that I don’t have a square set up and it bothers me. Not sure which finish I want to go with yet. I do like the OEM wheels but I think a winter/summer swap would be good.
Eventuri Carbon Fiber Intake. It just looks awesome and premium.
Strut tower brace. The factory one leaves something to be desired.

Anyway, you can follow the car on instagram @macaom3. Perhaps we will connect in the future. Cheers!

'Cane · 05-21-2024, 11:34 AM

Nice pics.

StreetLethal · 05-21-2024, 11:51 AM

That is a damn near perfect spec G80 6MT. Following on IG. I went with iSweep 2000s for pads and am happy so far. Eventuri is good stuff had their intake on my RS3, but it isn't cheap on the M, and then apparently the install also isn't cheap. Awesome ride!

hpc3 · 05-21-2024, 12:03 PM

Beauty. That's like "if Dravit were a blue color." Like it.

Gang80 · 05-21-2024, 12:11 PM

Good to see another member of the manual moonroof gang. Make sure to post in the thread i started.

Burrcold · 05-21-2024, 12:17 PM

Very interesting color! Love it.

2011ninja · 05-21-2024, 12:51 PM

Outstanding!!!!

ztx84 · 05-21-2024, 01:31 PM

Stunning colour - it really changes as the light catches it differently. Enjoy your car, they are brilliant machines!

MellowAnteater · 05-21-2024, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hpc3

Beauty. That's like "if Dravit were a blue color." Like it.

Ha! I was going to say it looked like Dravite and Tanzanite Blue II had a baby. Looks stunning 😍!!!

Predatar · 05-21-2024, 11:10 PM

What a beauty — I’ve been saying forever Macao is the best purple on the market for bmw

'Cane · 05-22-2024, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Predatar

What a beauty — I’ve been saying forever Macao is the best purple on the market for bmw

Blue. It's in the name.. Macao Blue.

Limegrntaln · 05-22-2024, 11:04 AM

Macao is a great color. Congrats, OP.

GOLFFRR · 05-22-2024, 11:07 AM

thats a great color for sure! Nice pick up OP

Lupeskew · 05-22-2024, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Cane

Blue. It's in the name.. Macao Blue.

I think he was being facetious since all the pictures in the post look very purplish toned.

Luc@Speed&Tech · 05-22-2024, 03:37 PM

I remember this car!

MacaoM3 · Yesterday, 06:29 AM

Niiiice, look at that! Thanks for sharing Luc@Speed&Tech

Thanks for the comments all.

jbirb305 · Yesterday, 09:33 AM

gorgeous. great spec. just like mine but mines tanzanite not macao haha

Mani59 · Yesterday, 10:42 AM

Great colour and spec!
Thanks for sharing!

pr0gi · Yesterday, 10:50 AM

Great car! This colour reminds me of ink for some reason

louderthanschnell · Yesterday, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pr0gi

Great car! This colour reminds me of ink for some reason

Cool color, i love the spec a lot! Congrats and have fun with it!

powerrrrr · Yesterday, 11:42 AM

So clean

MacaoM3 · Yesterday, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pr0gi

Great car! This colour reminds me of ink for some reason

Man, that had never crossed my mind but it does resemble something like blue ball point pen ink in a lot of ways.

05-21-2024, 11:14 AM	#1
MacaoM3 G80 Macao M3 Manual 127 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2023 G80 M3 Join Date: May 2022 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M3 [10.00]	2023 G80 M3 in Macao Blue Metallic I’ve finally gotten around to taking and editing some pics of my G80 in Macao Blue. I took delivery in July 2023 after an 14 month process. I’ve got about 9k miles on it now. This is my first M3 and I love everything about it. I’ve had an E90 335i 6Spd previously but this is a different animal obviously. It is very violent but extremely precise. Tearing up the interstate in this animal is the absolute dream. I don’t track it and don’t intend to. I can’t imagine how ballistic the Competitions are. The 6 speed is fast enough. The color, Macao Blue Metallic, really messes with your mind. In direct sun light it leans purple except at the most direct sun lit part, where it looks more of a lighter shade of blue. On overcast days it looks more deeper blue than purple…more towards the tanzanite side or some kind of navy. Other times it can look black or dark gray. It’s super dynamic and I love it. There is nothing like it on the road and I get compliments all the time. I had the car full PPF’d and tinted right after delivery at Speed and Tech in Sterling, VA and that was a great experience. I’ll go back there for any further mods that they are able to perform. RJ is a straight shooter and is super super responsive and thorough. I installed wheel spacers on my own. I put Future Classic 15mm in the front and 12mm in the back. I may move the 15mm to the back and grab some 18mm for the front for a more aggressive stance. I had also swapped out the P-Zeros for Michelin PS All Seasons before the spacer install. No rubbing at all with those. I also put on the floating center caps because they were a gift. I thought they would be lame but I actually like them. My Wish List: M Performance Front Splitter. The front end without a splitter looks awkward IMO, especially after seeing many photos with one and I really think I just like the M Performance one. Brake Pads. Likely the EBC Red Stuff Brake pads but convince me otherwise. As everyone else has pointed out, the brake dust and brake squeal are horrendous. Edelweiss Wheels, Square Set Up. Lately all I can see is that I don’t have a square set up and it bothers me. Not sure which finish I want to go with yet. I do like the OEM wheels but I think a winter/summer swap would be good. Eventuri Carbon Fiber Intake. It just looks awesome and premium. Strut tower brace. The factory one leaves something to be desired. Anyway, you can follow the car on instagram @macaom3. Perhaps we will connect in the future. Cheers! Attached Images
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05-21-2024, 11:51 AM	#3
StreetLethal New Member 43 Rep 25 Posts Drives: BMW M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	That is a damn near perfect spec G80 6MT. Following on IG. I went with iSweep 2000s for pads and am happy so far. Eventuri is good stuff had their intake on my RS3, but it isn't cheap on the M, and then apparently the install also isn't cheap. Awesome ride!
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05-21-2024, 12:03 PM	#4
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Burrcold Brigadier General 5543 Rep 4,076 Posts Drives: 2024 M3 Comp xDrive Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Very interesting color! Love it. __________________ Current: 2024 BMW M3 Competition xDrive \| 2022 Audi Q7 Gone: 2022 Audi RS5 \| 2020 BMW M340i \| 2019 Audi RS5
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