[e46zhpbmw]

Hey guys,

My order is scheduled for April so I still have time to make changes. I have been going back and forth between BSM or Dravit Grey.

The interior will be Fiona Red, I know making a decision on colour is the hardest. Right now I am leaning towards Dravit Grey but the Black is REALLY growing on me. Hows the maintenance on the black vs. dravit? I will be PPF'ing the entire front clip plus ceramic coating.

Thank you! And sorry for another colour opinion thread.

[Murf]

Can't go wrong with either but Dravit is far far more dynamic in the sun. Maybe slightly less upkeep but it's still a darker color. I've had my share of black cars and I couldnt deal with the upkeep at this stage of my life, it's just too much work to keep clean.

[gofast182]

I think Fiona goes better with black, but Dravit certainly has more visual interest.

[HorsePower]

Another vote for Dravit. I have to admit, I saw a BSM G80 (with the orange interior) in person, and the car looked great in black. But I also feel that some of the aggressive details of the M-car bodywork get a bit lost in the very dark colors, particularly when compared to something like Dravit which shows shadows so strongly and changes with the lighting.

Plus (and this may be a dumb reason), I feel like if you're going to order and wait for the vehicle, might as well do a color that's less typical of something you would find in dealer-ordered inventory (in normal times).

[osteome]

I have a Dravit Gray convertible on order and have unicorn manual transmission 2007 X3 in Sapphire black as my winter vehicle.

I am not sure if Sapphire Black in my MY X3 differs from the current color, but I am not in love with it. Granted, I am not a huge fan of black cars, but find Dravit Gray to be a more "dynamic" color. I also ordered the carbon exterior pack, so wanted some degree of contrast as well.

The Sapphire Black exhibits some blue in the direct sunlight, but the "range", to me, is not that wide.

At the end of the day, the choice is yours and as long as you like it....

[rmh12]

can't speak to sapphire black but dravit and fiona go really nice together in my opinion.

Here is my convertible.

[BIGW0RM]

I think orange interior looks SO much better with Dravit. Once the sun hits dravit, you car turns golden. Orange blends much better with dravit IMO. I also think fiona looks much better on BSM. And they both show dirt more than other colors. They are both metallic so maintenance will be the same. A pain! But they both look REALLY nice when clean!

If you are dead set on fiona, I would totally get BSM. The nice thing about BSM is, all the bottom trim matches (close enough) to where your car doesn't have a black bottom border all around it. Which really bothers me because the carbon front lip hides the black. Leaving the back running boards. And the rear diffuser hides most of the black. Unless you get those ugly winged side skirts; it doesn't flow very well with only the side skirts left in black.

[Brpnw17]

I made the change from IOMG to Dravit. Dravit is a color that I dont think I will get sick of looking at for years to come. I currently have a BSM 540 xdrive and think it looks good all blacked out but this is an M car and I want to be able to see those beautiful body lines and have a color that’s dynamic and not as common without being over the top. That was my justification for the change.

And yes, my 540 constantly looks dirty and that does bug me quite a bit. Even hard water spots show up even though I have it ceramic coated.

[e46zhpbmw]

Originally Posted by Murf

Can't go wrong with either but Dravit is far far more dynamic in the sun. Maybe slightly less upkeep but it's still a darker color. I've had my share of black cars and I couldnt deal with the upkeep at this stage of my life, it's just too much work to keep clean.

Is that your car? i love that build with the 825! i ordered the same. Thanks for the feedback.

Originally Posted by gofast182

I think Fiona goes better with black, but Dravit certainly has more visual interest.

Yeah agree with the red on black.

Originally Posted by HorsePower

Another vote for Dravit. I have to admit, I saw a BSM G80 (with the orange interior) in person, and the car looked great in black. But I also feel that some of the aggressive details of the M-car bodywork get a bit lost in the very dark colors, particularly when compared to something like Dravit which shows shadows so strongly and changes with the lighting.

Plus (and this may be a dumb reason), I feel like if you're going to order and wait for the vehicle, might as well do a color that's less typical of something you would find in dealer-ordered inventory (in normal times).

Haha not a dumb reason definitely a consideration.

Originally Posted by osteome

I have a Dravit Gray convertible on order and have unicorn manual transmission 2007 X3 in Sapphire black as my winter vehicle.

I am not sure if Sapphire Black in my MY X3 differs from the current color, but I am not in love with it. Granted, I am not a huge fan of black cars, but find Dravit Gray to be a more "dynamic" color. I also ordered the carbon exterior pack, so wanted some degree of contrast as well.

The Sapphire Black exhibits some blue in the direct sunlight, but the "range", to me, is not that wide.

At the end of the day, the choice is yours and as long as you like it....

That makes sense.. im leaning towards Dravit.

Originally Posted by rmh12

can't speak to sapphire black but dravit and fiona go really nice together in my opinion.

Here is my convertible.

I saw your pics on your thread! Great build!

Originally Posted by BIGW0RM

I think orange interior looks SO much better with Dravit. Once the sun hits dravit, you car turns golden. Orange blends much better with dravit IMO. I also think fiona looks much better on BSM. And they both show dirt more than other colors. They are both metallic so maintenance will be the same. A pain! But they both look REALLY nice when clean!

If you are dead set on fiona, I would totally get BSM. The nice thing about BSM is, all the bottom trim matches (close enough) to where your car doesn't have a black bottom border all around it. Which really bothers me because the carbon front lip hides the black. Leaving the back running boards. And the rear diffuser hides most of the black. Unless you get those ugly winged side skirts; it doesn't flow very well with only the side skirts left in black.

I have been contemplating, the only thing holding me back from Orange is long term I think i will begin to dislike it. Ill probably get the car tinted so the orange flakes on red shouldnt be a huge issue. will also get the carbon exterior pack regardless of colour

Originally Posted by Brpnw17

I made the change from IOMG to Dravit. Dravit is a color that I dont think I will get sick of looking at for years to come. I currently have a BSM 540 xdrive and think it looks good all blacked out but this is an M car and I want to be able to see those beautiful body lines and have a color that’s dynamic and not as common without being over the top. That was my justification for the change.

And yes, my 540 constantly looks dirty and that does bug me quite a bit. Even hard water spots show up even though I have it ceramic coated.

Thanks for the feedback guys! I think im heavily leaning towards Dravit. just wanted to know your thoughts!

[Murf]

Yep thats mine. Interior is boring black though.

[Matt@AUTOcouture]

Originally Posted by e46zhpbmw

Hey guys,

My order is scheduled for April so I still have time to make changes. I have been going back and forth between BSM or Dravit Grey.

The interior will be Fiona Red, I know making a decision on colour is the hardest. Right now I am leaning towards Dravit Grey but the Black is REALLY growing on me. Hows the maintenance on the black vs. dravit? I will be PPF'ing the entire front clip plus ceramic coating.

Thank you! And sorry for another colour opinion thread.

If you PPF the whole car, the self healing film will minimize the swirling. Upkeep will be much easier filmed and ceramic coated.


As stated above...no wrong answers here...

[G8ighty]

Originally Posted by Matt@AUTOcouture

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What is the BSM lowered on?

[e46zhpbmw]

Originally Posted by Matt@AUTOcouture

If you PPF the whole car, the self healing film will minimize the swirling. Upkeep will be much easier filmed and ceramic coated.


As stated above...no wrong answers here...

Man both of those cars look so awesome! thank you for sharing. and also asking as the other member did. What are you lowered on?

[barryc365]

I was considering a Black one and went to view it. It looked amazing but I felt like It blended in a little
But too much. (My wife thought it was a regular 3 series)

Black is a dust magnet and always looks dirty where as Dravit gray hides the dust so well!

Very happy with my choice

[JDUNITNOW]

Originally Posted by barryc365

I was considering a Black one and went to view it. It looked amazing but I felt like It blended in a little
But too much. (My wife thought it was a regular 3 series)

Black is a dust magnet and always looks dirty where as Dravit gray hides the dust so well!

Very happy with my choice

Originally Posted by barryc365

I was considering a Black one and went to view it. It looked amazing but I felt like It blended in a little
But too much. (My wife thought it was a regular 3 series)

Black is a dust magnet and always looks dirty where as Dravit gray hides the dust so well!

Very happy with my choice

I agree with Barry...I currently have two Bkack X5s, and it's a bitch keeping them clean. I sold a 335i convertible last year and swore never to get another black car, although the wife loves them. I almost passed on getting the Dravit Grey being cheap. I'm so glad I got this color and love how it changes its Hue. I personally like lighter colors for interior and love grey cars. Last picture is my 7 I sold.

[TrentMeister]

Originally Posted by HorsePower

Another vote for Dravit. I have to admit, I saw a BSM G80 (with the orange interior) in person, and the car looked great in black. But I also feel that some of the aggressive details of the M-car bodywork get a bit lost in the very dark colors, particularly when compared to something like Dravit which shows shadows so strongly and changes with the lighting.

Plus (and this may be a dumb reason), I feel like if you're going to order and wait for the vehicle, might as well do a color that's less typical of something you would find in dealer-ordered inventory (in normal times).

Especially on the m4

[e46zhpbmw]

Originally Posted by Matt@AUTOcouture

If you PPF the whole car, the self healing film will minimize the swirling. Upkeep will be much easier filmed and ceramic coated.


As stated above...no wrong answers here...

Originally Posted by barryc365

I was considering a Black one and went to view it. It looked amazing but I felt like It blended in a little
But too much. (My wife thought it was a regular 3 series)

Black is a dust magnet and always looks dirty where as Dravit gray hides the dust so well!

Very happy with my choice

Man that car is beautiful! Thanks for sharing. .. I think i will keep Dravit grey

Originally Posted by JDUNITNOW

I agree with Barry...I currently have two Bkack X5s, and it's a bitch keeping them clean. I sold a 335i convertible last year and swore never to get another black car, although the wife loves them. I almost passed on getting the Dravit Grey being cheap. I'm so glad I got this color and love how it changes its Hue. I personally like lighter colors for interior and love grey cars. Last picture is my 7 I sold.

Awesome feedback. Dravit Grey it is!

[HorsePower]

Just curious, but while we're discussing the pluses and minuses of BSM and black exteriors in general (maintenance, swirling, dust etc.), what happened to carbon black? I feel like I never see it mentioned here. I had an e46 M3 coupe in carbon black, and the color was pretty amazing. Also seemed to put up with much more laziness in the washing department, than my BSM M2C...

[e46zhpbmw]

Originally Posted by HorsePower

Just curious, but while we're discussing the pluses and minuses of BSM and black exteriors in general (maintenance, swirling, dust etc.), what happened to carbon black? I feel like I never see it mentioned here. I had an e46 M3 coupe in carbon black, and the color was pretty amazing. Also seemed to put up with much more laziness in the washing department, than my BSM M2C...

I dont particularly love Carbon Black. It reminds me of the e9x Jerez black.. I have it on my current e46 btw

[HorsePower]

I feel like CB is more blue than Jerez, but yes, very similar colors overall. Don't seem to see either one mentioned much anymore... I guess tastes have moved on for now. (10 years ago, I don't remember seeing all of the amazing greys. Times change.)

Nice e46 btw!!

[e46zhpbmw]

Originally Posted by HorsePower

Just curious, but while we're discussing the pluses and minuses of BSM and black exteriors in general (maintenance, swirling, dust etc.), what happened to carbon black? I feel like I never see it mentioned here. I had an e46 M3 coupe in carbon black, and the color was pretty amazing. Also seemed to put up with much more laziness in the washing department, than my BSM M2C...

Originally Posted by HorsePower

I feel like CB is more blue than Jerez, but yes, very similar colors overall. Don't seem to see either one mentioned much anymore... I guess tastes have moved on for now. (10 years ago, I don't remember seeing all of the amazing greys. Times change.)

Nice e46 btw!!

Yeah you are right! CB is more blue than Jerez but same base formula imo lol. Blue/Black mix Times def change and the colours are way more dynamic now! Thank you, since im here canada, the e46 is sleeping so its getting hard to wait for the g80 and wait for the other cars to come out of hibernation!

[Matt@AUTOcouture]

Originally Posted by G8ighty

What is the BSM lowered on?

Originally Posted by e46zhpbmw

Man both of those cars look so awesome! thank you for sharing. and also asking as the other member did. What are you lowered on?

Those are customer cars. The BSM is an all wheel drive on the AST springs. The Dravit is on KW HAS kit.

Our car is on MCS coil overs