08-13-2020, 06:22 PM | #1 |
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2021 M2C build thread - help with options
I have an allocation in status 111 that is scheduled to go into production at the end of the month. So now is the time to finalize my spec.
I am set on: - Hockenheim Silver - No moonroof - Exec package (for the upgraded LEDs only, the rest of the pkg is useless) - 6MT obviously I am being really indecisive and waffling back and forth on these two things: - 788M wheel color - Blue or orange interior stitching Both of these decisions are both subjective and I'm sure I'll be thrilled no matter what I end up with. But I still have to order one of them . Wheel color: I was pretty set on the "black" (really gunmetal) wheels initially. But looking at some more photos specifically with HS paint, the awesome 788M details seem to get "lost" in the darker wheels. I can only imagine how much more that will be the case when the wheels are covered in brake dust. The other hesitation I have with the "black" wheels is that in certain lights they give me a ricer vibe for the overall car. Not sure what it is as I usually love darker wheels (had them on my M240) but it's something to do with HS. I think the black wheels look awesome on SO paint, for example. Downside of the bi-color wheels is that there is no other chrome/silver on the exterior of the M2C (thank you BMW). So they kind of stand out and don't match anything on the exterior, but they also show the detail of the wheels much better. Of course, I am assuming that the bi-color wheels will look like the black wheels 48 hours after a wash. So maybe this is all moot? Interior stitching: Oh man, this is a tough one. I don't LOVE either color, but I don't hate them either. My number one gripe with both is that they clash with the M stripes on the steering wheel and seat belts. Not to mention the red start/stop button which doesn't match anything else in the car. This is where I wish BMW had gone the p-car route a bit. The orange interior would look incredible with matching solid orange seat belts. Same with the blue. But alas, we have awesome M stitching on the steering wheel and seat belts that totally clash with both interior color options. I hope this doesn't come off as a rant. I am super excited for my M2C no matter what options I pick. I'm just choosing to exercise my impatience by waffling over these two decisions and would love to hear input from other M2C owners. Too bad dealers barely keep any M2Cs in stock. Otherwise I'd just go look at these side to side in person and make my decision there.
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788M wheel color -- Black
- Blue or orange interior stitching -- Orange I went with above. Orange stitching looks great, blue looks boring
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As you said color is subjective but the "black" 788 will look great if you plan to add any carbon fiber parts - spoiler, lip, winglets. The black will tie the look together.
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08-14-2020, 10:45 AM | #5 |
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Wheels in black seems to contrast better with the color and as noted above plays well with carbon fiber additions as well as window tint. Also brake dust may not be quite as visible quite as fast.
For interior color, I can say vast majority seem to be blue. I wasn't sure what I wanted. My 1m had orange so I thought it would be fun to do something different with this car. I wasn't real enthused with the blue in photos but in person it looks great. Either is a good choice so pick which one you like best and if you don't have a fav then blue will likely be a bit easier resell down the road (if you care). |
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Thanks all for the input so far.
Sounds like everyone who orders orange loves orange in person, it's just so hard to get a gauge of how it looks like in photos! I had Coral Red interior in my last BMW and it always looked totally different (and worse) in photos than it did in person. So I'm very familiar with BMW interior colors that look much better in photos, it's just hard to take the plunge without seeing it in person.
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Drove out to the closest dealership that had an orange interior M2C today. Wow, it looks NOTHING like photos online. Reminds me of coral red - a beautiful BMW color that looks completely different (and a lot worse) in photos than it does in person. 100% going orange now, it's not even comparable now that I've seen both in person.
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And now, we wait to enter production
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same build as mine except I ordered with moonroof
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Sorry, I thought you highlighted BLACK 788 wheels to suggest some sarcasm . . . as the BLACK wheels are as bi-colored as the so-called 'bi-color' wheel color option. At any rate, I do like the 763 wheels, but think the 788 option looks better on the M2C . . . and not a fan of the gold. Looking forward to your taking delivery. ///AVM |
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Ordered a 2021 m2 comp last week.
The initial order when it was put in was a hockenheim silver car w/ grey brake calipers, I changed color to LBB before it hit 112 status, but the updated build now shows blue brake calipers. Any difference btwn grey and blue calipers or is this color matching with exterior paint option? |
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Just out of curiosity, did you look around the country at all to see if one is available? Your spec is pretty common and likely you could get a decent discount if you work the deal a bit. |
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Where did you end getting your allocation? Not a lot of budging on MSRP in California
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I chose black wheels and blue stitching, although I upgraded to the black 763M wheels. The adaptive LEDs are worth it as you said. I love the blue stitch and OEM black wheels if staying OEM. Color is subjective. Either choice will look great I'm sure.
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