[UpstateM3]

I currently own a Dravit Gray M3 but finally had the opportunity to place an individual order as set forth below. A few things I am still struggling with:

1) Should I stick with Kyalami Orange full merino or go with Silverstone or Tartufo? I love orange and have KO buckets in my current M3 so am leaning towards sticking with those, but if I did not go KO would you recommend one of the others with Chalk? Note, I am not a fan of red so I won't be going with anything red haha.

2) I think the 826m bi-color wheels go well with Chalk to give it some pop and depth versus an all black wheel, but let me know if you disagree.

3) Chalk. I love the color but also like Grigio Telesto, Nardo Grey, Lime Rock Grey, and Fashion Grey. One problem is that I have only seen Chalk (a Porsche), Nardo (an Audi), and Lime Rock Grey (an M3) in person. Frankly, this has been my most debated decision although I don't think I can go wrong with any of these. I do want a "lighter" shade of grey/white as I personally believe lighter colors contrast better with the carbon and black accent colors on the exterior. The carbon pieces blend in a little too much with my current Dravit Grey exterior.

Current Specs:

M3 xDrive
Chalk
KO full merino leather interior
Blue brake calipers
826m bi-color wheels
Carbon fiber interior trim
Executive package
Parking assistance package
M shadowline lights
M carbon bucket seats
M carbon exterior package
Laser headlights
Drive recorder
M drive professional

[rowdydaoudy]

Congrats!

1. I think KO against Chalk looks fantastic, but my #1 pick is fjord with chalk. Especially with buckets, it'd be a killer combo. I'd not do any of your other colors, unless it was fiona, but you mentioned no red.

2. Yes, bi-color all day.

3. Out of all those shades, I love chalk and fashion grey. Since you want lighter, chalk it is. All are great choices, but chalk is one of the best greys imo.

[UpstateM3]

Originally Posted by rowdydaoudy

Congrats!

1. I think KO against Chalk looks fantastic, but my #1 pick is fjord with chalk. Especially with buckets, it'd be a killer combo. I'd not do any of your other colors, unless it was fiona, but you mentioned no red.

2. Yes, bi-color all day.

3. Out of all those shades, I love chalk and fashion grey. Since you want lighter, chalk it is. All are great choices, but chalk is one of the best greys imo.

Thanks for the quick feedback! I do like fjord too (should have listed that one). I bet it would look great with Chalk and the blue brake calipers ... difficult decisions!

[rowdydaoudy]

Originally Posted by UpstateM3

Thanks for the quick feedback! I do like fjord too (should have listed that one). I bet it would look great with Chalk and the blue brake calipers ... difficult decisions!

That would 100% be my top combo. As you said, pairing it with the blue calipers to have that tie it all together would be chefs kiss. Regardless of KO or fjord, both would look amazing!

[chicagofan00]

Personally, I’d pair Fiona Red with Chalk.

But since you don’t want red, I’d say Fjord would be a good second choice.

I wouldn’t do KO since you already have that. Nothing like feeling like you’ll have almost bought the same car again when choosing the same interior color again.

[UpstateM3]

Originally Posted by chicagofan00

Personally, I’d pair Fiona Red with Chalk.

But since you don’t want red, I’d say Fjord would be a good second choice.

I wouldn’t do KO since you already have that. Nothing like feeling like you’ll have almost bought the same car again when choosing the same interior color again.

Good point about having the same car, but that’s essentially what I want aside from the exterior! I’m giving fjord some thought though. Appreciate your feedback.

[IDKBRO]

Fjord buckets with Chalk is muy bueno.

I think Ivory would work well too.

[CJ421]

Maybe pick the closest color to Chalk on BMWUSA's configurator and take screenshots with all the interior colors, then flip through them. You'll find a favorite.

That's what I did. Ended up ordering Gray + Fjord.

Charles

[UpstateM3]

My car is now in production!

Specs:

Chalk
KO full merino leather interior
Blue brake calipers
826m bi-color wheels
Carbon fiber interior trim
Executive package
Parking assistance package
M shadowline lights
M performance suspension (HAS)
M carbon bucket seats
M carbon exterior package
Laser headlights
Drive recorder
M drive professional

[Game]

Hopefully the car doesn't spend too much time getting the HAS put on. Excited to see the chalk and KO bucket combo.

[UpstateM3]

Originally Posted by Game

Hopefully the car doesn't spend too much time getting the HAS put on. Excited to see the chalk and KO bucket combo.

Thanks! Same here. Been debating whether to grab the V3 grill from NWCarbon Haus and let the dealer install that. Can’t decide. Think I’m going to hold off on adding the m performance carbon front lip until I see how low the front end sits.

[specced]

Originally Posted by UpstateM3

Thanks! Same here. Been debating whether to grab the V3 grill from NWCarbon Haus and let the dealer install that. Can’t decide. Think I’m going to hold off on adding the m performance carbon front lip until I see how low the front end sits.

I’m going to be installing the m performance lip soon. I chose it specifically because it doesn’t change the ground clearance much. I installed AST springs on the car the past weekend and it clears everything without issue.

[UpstateM3]

Originally Posted by specced

I’m going to be installing the m performance lip soon. I chose it specifically because it doesn’t change the ground clearance much. I installed AST springs on the car the past weekend and it clears everything without issue.

That looks fantastic. Good to know too, thanks.

[Game]

Originally Posted by UpstateM3

Thanks! Same here. Been debating whether to grab the V3 grill from NWCarbon Haus and let the dealer install that. Can’t decide. Think I’m going to hold off on adding the m performance carbon front lip until I see how low the front end sits.

Yeah personally I'd put the lip on because it completely changes the front end but keep the stock grill for a bit.

Shooting you a PM.

[UpstateM3]

Originally Posted by Game

Yeah personally I'd put the lip on because it completely changes the front end but keep the stock grill for a bit.

Shooting you a PM.

Just sent you a PM.

[MaC-N54-E82]

Originally Posted by specced

I’m going to be installing the m performance lip soon. I chose it specifically because it doesn’t change the ground clearance much. I installed AST springs on the car the past weekend and it clears everything without issue.

How are the AST springs compared to stock? Driving impressions?

[specced]

Originally Posted by MaC-N54-E82

How are the AST springs compared to stock? Driving impressions?

I’m picky and not super satisfied with them honestly. I have friends with the h&r springs and the kw has kit and they honestly all feel about the same. It has less body roll than stock, but the ride quality is diminished.

To me it just feels like the dampers and springs don’t match up great, it’s still a comfortable ride but the travel/rebound doesn’t feel the same and it’s noticeably stiffer on imperfect roads. I will say they don’t add any additional noise and the stance is great with them.

If I were to do it again I’d go straight to coilovers, I’m likely going to move to an Ohlins setup sooner rather than later now.

If you don’t care for an excessive drop I think the Eibach springs are a good choice as well, everyone says those ride like OEM.

[Endless619]

Originally Posted by UpstateM3

I currently own a Dravit Gray M3 but finally had the opportunity to place an individual order as set forth below. A few things I am still struggling with:

1) Should I stick with Kyalami Orange full merino or go with Silverstone or Tartufo? I love orange and have KO buckets in my current M3 so am leaning towards sticking with those, but if I did not go KO would you recommend one of the others with Chalk? Note, I am not a fan of red so I won't be going with anything red haha.

2) I think the 826m bi-color wheels go well with Chalk to give it some pop and depth versus an all black wheel, but let me know if you disagree.

3) Chalk. I love the color but also like Grigio Telesto, Nardo Grey, Lime Rock Grey, and Fashion Grey. One problem is that I have only seen Chalk (a Porsche), Nardo (an Audi), and Lime Rock Grey (an M3) in person. Frankly, this has been my most debated decision although I don't think I can go wrong with any of these. I do want a "lighter" shade of grey/white as I personally believe lighter colors contrast better with the carbon and black accent colors on the exterior. The carbon pieces blend in a little too much with my current Dravit Grey exterior.

Current Specs:

M3 xDrive
Chalk
KO full merino leather interior
Blue brake calipers
826m bi-color wheels
Carbon fiber interior trim
Executive package
Parking assistance package
M shadowline lights
M carbon bucket seats
M carbon exterior package
Laser headlights
Drive recorder
M drive professional

I have an individual frozen white M4 on magnesium blue and no other colors come close IMO except for the individual frozen colors. This picture of one of my BMWs hasn’t been washed in over a month. Lol And driving to and from California. 🤣

The frozen colors are where it’s at. A lot more than the freebie colors most folks get. This is as of late 2023.
I am running Kyalami interior as well. Not a fan of BMW red interior.

[Kevin_The_Clean1]

Originally Posted by specced

I’m going to be installing the m performance lip soon. I chose it specifically because it doesn’t change the ground clearance much. I installed AST springs on the car the past weekend and it clears everything without issue.

Wish the front end wasn't cut off of that last photo.

[specced]

Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

Wish the front end wasn't cut off of that last photo.

Hope this helps