Anyone regret getting Kyalami Orange interior?

stracha · 06-08-2021, 04:00 AM

I am about to specs my M4, and I decided to go for Brooklyn Gray/Kyalami Orange combo (without the leather dash/full color). But now I am having second thoughts, I am afraid that it is going to be too bright and that I am going to hate it after some time? Any thoughts from the owners of KO? Does it get boring? Is it too difficult to maintain? Is it too bright when you are sitting inside of a car?

LuckyBrand · 06-08-2021, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by stracha

I am about to specs my M4, and I decided to go for Brooklyn Gray/Kyalami Orange combo (without the leather dash/full color). But now I am having second thoughts, I am afraid that it is going to be too bright and that I am going to hate it after some time? Any thoughts from the owners of KO? Does it get boring? Is it too difficult to maintain? Is it too bright when you are sitting inside of a car?

I love it so far and most that have seen it love it too! I do wish it was a touch more orange as it's almost has a tannish hue to it. It's hard to gauge by pictures alone as some make it look darker and some make it look lighter depending on many factors.

I did do a leather treatment and it did make the color richer for me. Since I don't have a sunroof I appreciate the brighter color inside and I don't think it's too bright. It really livens it up!

If your getting the buckets those are even better in my opinion. The orange and carbon are just to die for in my opinion but I opted for the regular seats due to various reasons and I am happy with them. Good luck!

PK1 · 06-08-2021, 07:41 AM

It's very much a personal preference of course and I can see why some would like it, but orange is too "loud" for me. If you have concerns about orange, Tartufo might be an option you could consider, this is what I ordered with mine. That said, I haven't yet received it so can't comment on how it looks in person, but likely better than orange for "my" taste.

r3dbimmer89 · 06-08-2021, 11:28 AM

I thought it was very "orange-y" when I saw Dravit over Kyalami in person. I didn't dislike it though and I thought it was very flashy. Since my G80 would be my DD and have to drive my boss and clients around...I going with the more "tame" Tartufo.

gtfalve · 06-08-2021, 11:30 AM

I have the BG/KO combo and I wouldn't change a thing

acre22f90 · 06-08-2021, 11:39 AM

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I thought it was very "orange-y" when I saw Dravit over Kyalami in person. I didn't dislike it though and I thought it was very flashy. Since my G80 would be my DD and have to drive my boss and clients around...I going with the more "tame" Tartufo.

Going Dravit over Tartufo? If so, lovely. I was considering since it would have been similar to my M340i with Dravit over Cognac.

barryc365 · 06-08-2021, 12:35 PM

DG/KO here.

I was a bit worried myself but it is awesome and loads of people have commented on the interior being amazing.

I don't notice it when driving either since I don't have the full leather which I think might be a bit much

r3dbimmer89 · 06-08-2021, 12:39 PM

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Going Dravit over Tartufo? If so, lovely. I was considering since it would have been similar to my M340i with Dravit over Cognac.

I am actually considering TB II or Skyscraper Grey over Tartufo. Though, Dravit is another great choice.

acre22f90 · 06-08-2021, 12:56 PM

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I am actually considering TB II or Skyscraper Grey over Tartufo. Though, Dravit is another great choice.

Well, Ill have a ton of pics of Tanzanite over Tartufo come next Monday if you need help.

Transfer · 06-08-2021, 02:24 PM

I know OP is asking about regrets but I'll give my thoughts on upcoming order. I think it depends on the exterior. If you want loud/loud you get something like the IOMG/KO combo but if you want a less flashy exterior and still a sporty look, KO is a great option.

I want a unique but subdued exterior so I'm going Dravit. The black interior is really really fantastic but that's just a dull combo. From everything I've seen, KO is a nice sport complement to the more everyday exteriors so that's what I'm doing, and in CFBs to add more black to the look. If fiona red had the same black alcantara inserts and shoulders, I'd do that.

rak299 · 06-08-2021, 02:31 PM

The orange was "too much" for me. I got IOMG and would have gotten Tartufo, but it isn't available with the buckets, so I settled for black

Zirenz2006 · 06-08-2021, 02:42 PM

NO!!!!!!! I love it

Tartufo is like 'old man tan' to me

GregM4 · 06-08-2021, 03:29 PM

Been agonizing over this question for weeks now. Ordering Verde Ermes for the outside of the G82, that is 100%.

The inside, well that's the hard part. I sat in a G80 with KO and loved it, my wife however is not sure. I have always had black internals, so I do not want that again, and Tartufo I am not sure of till I actually saw it. The Verde Ermes is a really special color which really pops and I think it needs something to carry it through to the inside.

In AUS you can only get the full leather on the COMP version of the G82 so the KO would be on the dash as well. That is my only area of concern as I love it on the seats and armrest.

I personally think it will look amazing, just need to have the courage to proceed. My dealer has emailed BMW to see if a special order can be arranged as the paint color is an individual order already.

all_my_rides · 06-08-2021, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by stracha

I am about to specs my M4, and I decided to go for Brooklyn Gray/Kyalami Orange combo (without the leather dash/full color). But now I am having second thoughts, I am afraid that it is going to be too bright and that I am going to hate it after some time? Any thoughts from the owners of KO? Does it get boring? Is it too difficult to maintain? Is it too bright when you are sitting inside of a car?

No regrets. It's not really a full on orange. It does have hints of saddle in it so its not as loud as it seems in pics. Im glad I chose it. Go for it!

Tall Tom Cruise · 06-08-2021, 05:00 PM

Mine arrives in August with KO carbon buckets. I ordered that spec before seeing them in person/sitting in them.

Got the chance to do that last month and they are incredible. No shot I'll be regretting the KO. On the contrary, I have 100% certainty that I would regret it if I chose to play it safe and go with black. Personal preference.

M3LISSA · 06-08-2021, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by stracha

I am about to specs my M4, and I decided to go for Brooklyn Gray/Kyalami Orange combo (without the leather dash/full color). But now I am having second thoughts, I am afraid that it is going to be too bright and that I am going to hate it after some time? Any thoughts from the owners of KO? Does it get boring? Is it too difficult to maintain? Is it too bright when you are sitting inside of a car?

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Originally Posted by stracha

I am about to specs my M4, and I decided to go for Brooklyn Gray/Kyalami Orange combo (without the leather dash/full color). But now I am having second thoughts, I am afraid that it is going to be too bright and that I am going to hate it after some time? Any thoughts from the owners of KO? Does it get boring? Is it too difficult to maintain? Is it too bright when you are sitting inside of a car?

I love it!!! No regrets here..

Mmacera · 06-08-2021, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by stracha

I am about to specs my M4, and I decided to go for Brooklyn Gray/Kyalami Orange combo (without the leather dash/full color). But now I am having second thoughts, I am afraid that it is going to be too bright and that I am going to hate it after some time? Any thoughts from the owners of KO? Does it get boring? Is it too difficult to maintain? Is it too bright when you are sitting inside of a car?

The orange is absolutely stunning it’s full extended leather really I have no regrets in any way I prefer this new styling it’s more fun than the bland stuff. That being said ceramic coating does not do well on the orange it went on streaky so I took it off. I have no experience with the other colors.

stracha · 06-09-2021, 02:43 AM

Wow, thanks for the reply guys! I have never had a car with a light colorful interior, so my concern was whether it causes eye fatigue when driving, but I guess it is not. I have literally spent months thinking about colors, seen almost all colors in person and finally I will go with the BG/KO. Can't wait to get it!

snarkeygolbin · 06-09-2021, 06:22 AM

I was going to get the silverstone. I found 1 car in stock and it had the KO that I never considered...

I got the car and I am gald I went to see it in person as I would now spec it again. I have the full KO and it dosnt get too much at all. I had this image of constant orange in my vision but its not like that at all.

Its kind of wierd, I have saphire black which is a bit more down played colour, but the KO makes it feel very special.

If its a colour you like (because its all subjective) just get it :-).

I may swap for the tourer when it comes out and would get broklyn gray / Ko myself now :-) so good choice in my book.

PS. I have the carbon seats, and they look epic in KO!

Jdrid · 06-09-2021, 12:54 PM

Went with the full KO interior, and I have no regrets at all. It looks so good with the rest of my car being completely black, the contrast really makes it pop. I've received nothing but compliments from everyone that's been in it about the orange.

Orange is also my favorite color, so it's certainly a subjective thing if you can deal with that much orange in your face.

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stracha New Member 19 Rep 18 Posts Drives: G82 xDrive Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Anyone regret getting Kyalami Orange interior? I am about to specs my M4, and I decided to go for Brooklyn Gray/Kyalami Orange combo (without the leather dash/full color). But now I am having second thoughts, I am afraid that it is going to be too bright and that I am going to hate it after some time? Any thoughts from the owners of KO? Does it get boring? Is it too difficult to maintain? Is it too bright when you are sitting inside of a car?
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06-08-2021, 07:41 AM	#3
PK1 Private First Class 159 Rep 164 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	It's very much a personal preference of course and I can see why some would like it, but orange is too "loud" for me. If you have concerns about orange, Tartufo might be an option you could consider, this is what I ordered with mine. That said, I haven't yet received it so can't comment on how it looks in person, but likely better than orange for "my" taste.
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r3dbimmer89 Major 331 Rep 1,268 Posts Drives: P-Car Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I thought it was very "orange-y" when I saw Dravit over Kyalami in person. I didn't dislike it though and I thought it was very flashy. Since my G80 would be my DD and have to drive my boss and clients around...I going with the more "tame" Tartufo. __________________ Past: BMW (22 G20 M340i, 15 F80 ///M3, 12 E92 335i, 08 E90 335i, 02 E46 325i) Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, VW, Lexus Present: 24 992 C2
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gtfalve Private First Class 118 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 2021 M3 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I have the BG/KO combo and I wouldn't change a thing
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barryc365 Major 1955 Rep 1,382 Posts Drives: BMWM3 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	DG/KO here. I was a bit worried myself but it is awesome and loads of people have commented on the interior being amazing. I don't notice it when driving either since I don't have the full leather which I think might be a bit much
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Transfer Major General 5251 Rep 5,874 Posts Drives: Bronco Wildtrak, Tesla MYP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (1)	I know OP is asking about regrets but I'll give my thoughts on upcoming order. I think it depends on the exterior. If you want loud/loud you get something like the IOMG/KO combo but if you want a less flashy exterior and still a sporty look, KO is a great option. I want a unique but subdued exterior so I'm going Dravit. The black interior is really really fantastic but that's just a dull combo. From everything I've seen, KO is a nice sport complement to the more everyday exteriors so that's what I'm doing, and in CFBs to add more black to the look. If fiona red had the same black alcantara inserts and shoulders, I'd do that.
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rak299 Major 601 Rep 1,048 Posts Drives: 2021 M3 6MT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: san francisco iTrader: (0)	The orange was "too much" for me. I got IOMG and would have gotten Tartufo, but it isn't available with the buckets, so I settled for black
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Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 1535 Rep 4,555 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Comp IOMG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	NO!!!!!!! I love it Tartufo is like 'old man tan' to me Attached Images __________________ Current: 2021 ///M3 Competition Isle of Man Green Ordered: 2024 ///M2 Zandvoort Blue Past: 2018 X3 ///M40i \| 2012 *328i* \| 2009 *335i* \| 2007 *335i Coupe* \| 2005 *545i* \| 2001 *325i*
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GregM4 Captain 1317 Rep 817 Posts Drives: VERDE ERMES G82 M4 Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Queensland, Australia iTrader: (0)	Been agonizing over this question for weeks now. Ordering Verde Ermes for the outside of the G82, that is 100%. The inside, well that's the hard part. I sat in a G80 with KO and loved it, my wife however is not sure. I have always had black internals, so I do not want that again, and Tartufo I am not sure of till I actually saw it. The Verde Ermes is a really special color which really pops and I think it needs something to carry it through to the inside. In AUS you can only get the full leather on the COMP version of the G82 so the KO would be on the dash as well. That is my only area of concern as I love it on the seats and armrest. I personally think it will look amazing, just need to have the courage to proceed. My dealer has emailed BMW to see if a special order can be arranged as the paint color is an individual order already.
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Tall Tom Cruise Lieutenant 1002 Rep 569 Posts Drives: '21 G80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (1)	Mine arrives in August with KO carbon buckets. I ordered that spec before seeing them in person/sitting in them. Got the chance to do that last month and they are incredible. No shot I'll be regretting the KO. On the contrary, I have 100% certainty that I would regret it if I chose to play it safe and go with black. Personal preference. Attached Images
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06-09-2021, 02:43 AM	#18
stracha New Member 19 Rep 18 Posts Drives: G82 xDrive Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Wow, thanks for the reply guys! I have never had a car with a light colorful interior, so my concern was whether it causes eye fatigue when driving, but I guess it is not. I have literally spent months thinking about colors, seen almost all colors in person and finally I will go with the BG/KO. Can't wait to get it!
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snarkeygolbin Private 29 Rep 50 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	I was going to get the silverstone. I found 1 car in stock and it had the KO that I never considered... I got the car and I am gald I went to see it in person as I would now spec it again. I have the full KO and it dosnt get too much at all. I had this image of constant orange in my vision but its not like that at all. Its kind of wierd, I have saphire black which is a bit more down played colour, but the KO makes it feel very special. If its a colour you like (because its all subjective) just get it :-). I may swap for the tourer when it comes out and would get broklyn gray / Ko myself now :-) so good choice in my book. PS. I have the carbon seats, and they look epic in KO! Last edited by snarkeygolbin; 06-09-2021 at 06:23 AM.. Reason: addition
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Jdrid New Member 12 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2021 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Baton Rouge, LA iTrader: (0)	Went with the full KO interior, and I have no regrets at all. It looks so good with the rest of my car being completely black, the contrast really makes it pop. I've received nothing but compliments from everyone that's been in it about the orange. Orange is also my favorite color, so it's certainly a subjective thing if you can deal with that much orange in your face. __________________ 2021 BMW M3 6MT - Black Sapphire Metallic
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