Joe Achilles G80 M3 Build Process

SM2 · 10-27-2020, 05:43 PM

U.S build

Dravit gray with orange extended interior.

Option: 1 Cooled seats, black line headlights

Option: 2 carbon buckets seats with executive package.

Sedan_Clan · 10-27-2020, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jhall1957

I may buy one and do this:

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BMW still wins.

jdub486 · 10-27-2020, 07:22 PM

No love for dravit gray with extended orange/ black merino?

Sedan_Clan · 10-27-2020, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jdub486

No love for dravit gray with extended orange/ black merino?

I saw Dravit Gray on the new 4 Series at my local dealership and I didn't like the color at all.

JCZ5 · 10-27-2020, 09:33 PM

Wish they included San Marino Blue as an individual option in the configurator. That is the color to have!

I was originally taken by tanzanite, but like the pictures showed, it is mostly black if not in direct sunlight. In fact, when I saw it in person, I was pretty underwhelmed...

lilmacarony · 10-27-2020, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jcali86

Just watched it and wish we could get access to that configurator they have! We don't even have a basic one in the US still

In the dealership, we can pull your build and show your order car to you like this...very neat system.

dardeca · 10-27-2020, 09:51 PM

I've never been a fan of green cars, but that IOM green with black wheels looks amazing!!!

Graves · 10-28-2020, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jcali86

Just watched it and wish we could get access to that configurator they have! We don't even have a basic one in the US still

Lol I've been using the uk configurator online and I now speak fluent British

they've got some different standard equipment than the US though...im so sad we don't get the HUD and carbon fiber interior trim standard and they do. Im now anguishing over wheels for an iomg G80 at 3:24am lol I go through phases of liking the blacked out wheels better...seems like a better match to the black side skirt and carbon fiber roof

The American models sold here in Germany come standard with all that. Plus we get a lot of good options. I spec'd out a fully loaded comp with CCB's and everything Carbon. $84,720 out the door.

535i MSport · 10-28-2020, 01:58 AM

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That was my F80 build (TZB over Gold Brown)... I told myself I wanted to switch it up but damn that rendering looked good

[img]https://live.staticflickr.com/7303/2...f7b0bab1_c.jpg[/img]

I love Tanzanite but it's a bit too dark for what I'm looking for! It appears to be a very complex color and will definitely make the orange interior pop! But I'm not sure if it'll show the carbon fiber exterior package well, or even look good with the gloss black accents.

In the video they say it's close to San Marino Blue but all pics I've seen whether out in the sun or in a parking garage show it as a very dark color. Almost carbon black in certain conditions.

Tanz close to San? It's a million miles away, San is much darker and a bit drab in poor light. Nice in bright sunlight though.

535i MSport · 10-28-2020, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by KINY3RA

Tanzanite and Kyalami combination!

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Originally Posted by OF Hero

I want to like Tanz, but it reminds me too much of my Azurite Black. Not a bad color by any means, just too similar to what I've had and hard to maintain.

Have to admit I haven't seen it in person so maybe my opinion might change.

Tanz is close to Azurite, but you can just about see it's really dark blue in poor light.

Personally I like the "black when dull, blue when bright", character of Azurite.

DazC · 10-28-2020, 02:16 AM

My M4 was TZB and I would 100% not pick this colour again.

Where I live (Scotland) the colour rarely gets a chance to show it's full potential. It looks dark Blue under anything apart from very bright and direct sunlight.

It is stunning in the right conditions, but that's unfortunately rare where I live

I also found the paint very soft and prone to scratching and blemishes. My detailer said it was one of the worst colours for marking he had encountered.

I'll really need to see a few colours in the metal before deciding on this one. Torn between Brooklyn Grey, IOMG and SP Yellow.

Saphirschwarz · 10-28-2020, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by phantom7835

This guy drives me nuts for some reason, can't understand why people obsess over him

You're not alone but he's ONLY frontpaged like once a month so it's not unbearable

JustChris · 10-28-2020, 04:03 AM

I see a lot of comments on the Tanzanite and I agree with them. It's exceptionally beautiful and vibrant in full sun but for your extra money...does get dirty very quickly, isn't an M Exclusive colour and looks black/dark in most kosher other than sun. I had an F80 in Azurite Black and the properties are identical of the tones a little different, this being more black.

Quick pic for comparison.

I commented that Joe should go Isle of Man green for his car.

Ikester19 · 10-28-2020, 06:32 AM

Looks like IOMG being the launch colour is going to be the popular choice for the G80 kinda like LBB was for the M2. Personally I think Dravit, BG or Black with KO looks the business!

psuibmw · 10-28-2020, 06:40 AM

Watching 50 minutes of a guy making an order for his car is kind of too much for me

FinalRenegade · 10-28-2020, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JCZ5

Wish they included San Marino Blue as an individual option in the configurator. That is the color to have!

I was originally taken by tanzanite, but like the pictures showed, it is mostly black if not in direct sunlight. In fact, when I saw it in person, I was pretty underwhelmed...

San Marino Blue is my favorite BMW color, its just so gorgeous, none of the new blues even match up (Marina Bay, etc)

Is BMW going to charge you 4K for that special special individual paint to order option? lol

SM2 · 10-28-2020, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jdub486

No love for dravit gray with extended orange/ black merino?

That would be my choice!

rwemersonrw · 10-28-2020, 11:18 AM

I'm not hating on the new design but my friend showed that to me and I thought it was funny.

WWM3 · 10-28-2020, 11:26 AM

I owned TB and I would 100% do it again. It's dark enough to hide the horrible front end this time around too. If I ordered a G80 I would do TB with the Silverstone.

WWM3 · 10-28-2020, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by FinalRenegade

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Originally Posted by JCZ5

Wish they included San Marino Blue as an individual option in the configurator. That is the color to have!

I was originally taken by tanzanite, but like the pictures showed, it is mostly black if not in direct sunlight. In fact, when I saw it in person, I was pretty underwhelmed...

San Marino Blue is my favorite BMW color, its just so gorgeous, none of the new blues even match up (Marina Bay, etc)

Is BMW going to charge you 4K for that special special individual paint to order option? lol

Very popular color but I just don't get it. I much prefer a traditional blue. Or even Tanzanite.

OF Hero · 10-28-2020, 11:54 AM

I'm still holding out hope BMW adds an extra color or two to the order guide next year LOL.

I might just cave and go individual and finally get San Marino.

FinalRenegade · 10-28-2020, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by WWM3

Very popular color but I just don't get it. I much prefer a traditional blue. Or even Tanzanite.

I find Tazanite very boring, its just another version of Carbon blue, not blue not black, just very dull imo

This is coming from a guy who drove a Carbon Black BMW in the past

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