[Nick71692]

I did the same, picking up today at the PC

[jstntch]

Originally Posted by BKC4242

I went SG/FR.. getting a lot of positives…

Perfect combination!

[emargul]

Originally Posted by Fun time frankie

The photos are not realistic to the actual colour it looks like it is more silver than it actually is, but it has a blue element to it. The first photo is the most realist when seen without a camera.

First photo with iPad the second with iPhone 12 wtf upside down using same company platforms!

Enjoy the car best m3 yet in my view and I have driven them all.

Love the spec! Looking to get the skyscraper as well. Can you please let me know which rims you ordered? Are they the bicolor or the black?

[BillTheHeel]

Hi all. Recently put down a deposit on a base 6MT M4. It's probably 6-8 months out but more time to decides on the spec.

After briefly considering some more eye catching colors like IOMG, TB, and Dravit, I'm think I'm 99 percent settled on skyscraper! Plan to own the car long term, and it will start out being a daily driver, though I only avg around 5k miles a year since WFH. Still, I want something that will still feel classic in 10 years, be easy to maintain while it's my daily, and fly under the radar while still looking great, and I think SG is the best color option, especially for the price to check those boxes.

I was hoping I could get some opinions on some aesthetic choices for optioning out this car. Beyond the practical options like executive pack, parking pack, sports seats with ventilation optioned, I'm thinking:

CF exterior package. Expensive. My thoughts are that the front mesh air inlet are my least favorite part of the looks of the car. And while I could live without the other bits and find an aftermarket solution for that one part, it would be 2x more expensive to add them in the future, and I wouldn't have to worry about the fit from the factory. I am not considering black wheels, so I don't care about the other black trim pieces the CF would replace.

Wheels: It's between the 825m bicolor, and 826m bicolor. I think my preference is the 825m with red calipers as I think the the shiny/silver parts of them match the chrome badges and chrome tailpipes of the base model However, I thought mrrm3's build with the 826m and black calipers on the base w/ CF package was an incredibly clean build, that I also really love.

Interior: I am leaning full fiona red with the carbon fiber trim. I've always liked red anything with CF trim. Red pairs great with SG, and it would match my first choice wheel and caliper combo. My second choice is tartufo, either extended with CF trim (I just don't like it full with CF and it would save some money), or full tartufo, with the open pore black wood trim. I turn 40 later this year, and think I will prefer red in year 3 of ownership but not sure about year 10+.

Laser lights, don't need the lasers, but do need those DRL, the base DRL are no bueno for me personally.

Anyway, sorry for this stream of consciousness rambling. TL;DR:

CF exterior package, thumbs up or thumbs down

825M bicolor vs 826M bicolor on a base model?

full red fiona w/ CF vs. extended Tartufo w/ CF vs. full Tartufo with individual open pored black wood

P.S. shadowline headlights? worth it? Cheap but have trouble telling the difference. THANK YOU! Got a long 6, maybe more, months ahead!

[VIERsr]

Originally Posted by BillTheHeel

P.S. shadowline headlights? worth it? Cheap but have trouble telling the difference. THANK YOU! Got a long 6, maybe more, months ahead!

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1935388

[MassComp]

Originally Posted by BillTheHeel

CF exterior package, thumbs up or thumbs down

OEM CF is just about the best, and it's factory warrantied! Maybe you'll save $1K buying all the aftermarket parts, but you'll have to deal with installation.

825M bicolor vs 826M bicolor on a base model?

826M bi-color all day long. I dislike the polished ring at the rim edge on the 825M....makes the wheel look smaller to me.

full red fiona w/ CF vs. extended Tartufo w/ CF vs. full Tartufo with individual open pored black wood

Your're not dead yet, right? Make this car a true "mid-life crisis" toy and go for the Fiona red w/CF interior trim....and you get the longer shift paddles to boot!

P.S. shadowline headlights? worth it?

Yes, the less shiny silver plastic the better! M Shadowline laser lights on Skyscraper look AWESOME!

[BillTheHeel]

Originally Posted by MassComp

You're not dead yet, right? Make this car a true "mid-life crisis" toy and go for the Fiona red w/CF interior trim....and you get the longer shift paddles to boot!



Yes, the less shiny silver plastic the better! M Shadowline laser lights on Skyscraper look AWESOME!

Thank you for your replies! While I won't have the shift paddles, due to manual, The red + CF is really where my head is at. Also, I'm probably going to lease a luxury EV SUV/crossover when I pay this off, and EV tech and infrastructure is better. Brown interior will make much more sense there.

As far as the plastic headlight trim, I'm not so sure. Between the base model's chrome badges, and the CF exterior package, I will not have much black plastic on the car to match the shadowline. Replacing the black side vent/breathers with OEM CF would be a day 1 mod for me, so then we are just down to the skirts and window trim for black.

[MCM4]

Originally Posted by MassComp

OEM CF is just about the best, and it's factory warrantied! Maybe you'll save $1K buying all the aftermarket parts, but you'll have to deal with installation.

826M bi-color all day long. I dislike the polished ring at the rim edge on the 825M....makes the wheel look smaller to me.

Your're not dead yet, right? Make this car a true "mid-life crisis" toy and go for the Fiona red w/CF interior trim....and you get the longer shift paddles to boot!

Yes, the less shiny silver plastic the better! M Shadowline laser lights on Skyscraper look AWESOME!

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Damn MassComp, I was agreeing on all points but then realized I must have one foot in the grave. Full Tartufo coming on my Skyscraper M4. But I do have OEM carbon inside and out, shadowline lasers, and 826Ms

[BillTheHeel]

As someone that is doing a similar build but leaning red interior and 825M bicolor wheels instead, I look forward to seeing your completed build, MCM4!!

I am now starting to see how the 826Ms give off a bigger appearance, I guess I just feel like the 825M bicolors match the base chrome badges best. I'm probably overthinking it, but that is an important part for me since those badges are the only thing outside denoting it as a 6MT (AFAIK) which is a big part of why I am getting this car.

[MCM4]

Originally Posted by BillTheHeel

As someone that is doing a similar build but leaning red interior and 825M bicolor wheels instead, I look forward to seeing your completed build, MCM4!!

I am now starting to see how the 826Ms give off a bigger appearance, I guess I just feel like the 825M bicolors match the base chrome badges best. I'm probably overthinking it, but that is an important part for me since those badges are the only thing outside denoting it as a 6MT (AFAIK) which is a big part of why I am getting this car.

You got it. I fell in love with Tartufo from day one, and I don't find comfort in carbon buckets, so it worked for me. I do wish Tartufo added some black on the seat centers, or contrasting black stitching would be killer, but once seated I guess it does not matter. I think the 825s are also very nice, can't go wrong with either offering!

[Unbuckled2579]

Originally Posted by Chus69

Some new pictures of mine.

To me Skyscraper Grey feels like the modern James Bond Aston Martin of colours. Looks beautiful.

[petrol_phxz]

What color tint did those with Skyscraper go with? I'm currently booked for 20%. I have Silverstone interior though and in the AZ sun I'm thinking 15% might be a better option to make sure the windows stay looking dark.

[BillTheHeel]

As someone with an M4 on order, I just keep coming back to this. Most colors for me either fit better on the M3 or don't make a difference, but I feel SSG is made for the 2 door coupe. The James Bond Aston Martin comp is right on. Classy as hell.

[BardG]

Hi folks: Did anyone try Fjord Blue/Black with SG? If yes, could you post pics? Or venture an opinion? I'm thinking about it, but unsure.

[MCM4]

Originally Posted by BardG

Hi folks: Did anyone try Fjord Blue/Black with SG? If yes, could you post pics? Or venture an opinion? I'm thinking about it, but unsure.

I came close on this exact configuration. But I was able to see the Fjord Blue color live and did not care for the hue of blue. Broke my heart a bit, because I love blue, and thought it would be unique. But overall, if you like the color shade, it absolutely works fine with SSG.

[BardG]

Originally Posted by MCM4

I came close on this exact configuration. But I was able to see the Fjord Blue color live and did not care for the hue of blue. Broke my heart a bit, because I love blue, and thought it would be unique. But overall, if you like the color shade, it absolutely works fine with SSG.

Hey thank you. I will see if the dealers in my area happen to have that colour on the floor.

[MCM4]

Originally Posted by BardG

Hey thank you. I will see if the dealers in my area happen to have that colour on the floor.

Worthwhile, IMO. I'm sure they have the small sample if nothing else.

[BardG]

Originally Posted by MCM4

Worthwhile, IMO. I'm sure they have the small sample if nothing else.

Good point! I hadn't thought about the sample, I'll chase that down. Thanks!

[skyscraper_g80]

Some more Skyscraper Grey pics from a recent photoshoot Follow me on IG for plenty more: http://instagram.com/m3_xdrive

[geighty]

Originally Posted by m3_xdrive

Some more Skyscraper Grey pics from a recent photoshoot Follow me on IG for plenty more: http://instagram.com/m3_xdrive

Amazing pics! I knew I picked the right color!

[G80indy]

Such a badass color
Really pulls the jet fighter vibe in—- like the ID guys intended !

[NumberNine]

Arrived at dealer yesterday, 8 months wait