[Tag]

Originally Posted by Edtex

If the color, when officially released, leans more toward grey then I will consider it but if light silver then forget it for me. That just leaves black or the new orange color for my other choices. This is a sports car and in my opinion the color should enhance a sportiness and a stealthy look. Black and the new orange could be construed as sports car colors, in my personal opinion. Too bad they aren't offering the Metallic Mineral Grey.

I for one am in the same boat. No idea why gray isn't available. Reserving judgment on HS until the reveal, but from what I've seen so far I'm fairly sure I'll be going with black. ChrisK had mentioned Sunset Orange was too brownish for his liking. I myself have not seen SO in person.

[ChrisK]

Originally Posted by Tag

I for one am in the same boat. No idea why gray isn't available. Reserving judgment on HS until the reveal, but from what I've seen so far I'm fairly sure I'll be going with black. ChrisK had mentioned Sunset Orange was too brownish for his liking. I myself have not seen SO in person.

I got the chance to photograph Sakhir Orange next to Sunset Orange. Sunset isn't as Red. Orange is one of my favorite colors, so maybe once I see the car in Sunset Orange I will jump.

[ChrisK]

See the SO orange in this image.

https://www.wheels.ca/car-reviews/bm...ack-to-basics/

https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.whee...1/DSC02336.jpg

[OG///M]

Originally Posted by ChrisK

I got the chance to photograph Sakhir Orange next to Sunset Orange. Sunset isn't as Red. Orange is one of my favorite colors, so maybe once I see the car in Sunset Orange I will jump.

Do they look more different IRL? cause they look almost identical on my screen.

Also I wished they continued to use race track names in colors...

[Tag]

Originally Posted by ChrisK

See the SO orange in this image.

https://www.wheels.ca/car-reviews/bm...ack-to-basics/

https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.whee...1/DSC02336.jpg

I see what you mean, that looks awfully brown in low lighting.

[JTO24]

Originally Posted by MPower_FS

Do they look more different IRL? cause they look almost identical on my screen.

Also I wished they continued to use race track names in colors...

They still do; Hockenheim silver is named after the track.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by MPower_FS

Also I wished they continued to use race track names in colors...

See here:
http://www.hockenheimring.de/en
https://www.formula1.com/en/champion...8/Germany.html

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by Tag

I see what you mean, that looks awfully brown in low lighting.

That's what I was thinking too...not a lot of "pop"....

[M-Pilot]

I love Sakhir Orange on my M4 and would have gotten it again if it was available for the M2. Not feeling it with the Sunset Orange tbh. I guess M2 Comp will be my first black car.

[ChrisK]

Originally Posted by MPower_FS

Do they look more different IRL? cause they look almost identical on my screen.

Also I wished they continued to use race track names in colors...

Yes - Sunset orange looks more brown-orange. Sakhir orange is much more reddish-orange

In direct sunlight Sunset orange looks stunning. it's the low light that makes it look brown

[M3_WC]

Sakhir Orange at times can look brown in low light as well.

http://www.hrewheels.com/gallery/sak...hed-dark-clear

[M3_WC]

Sakhir vs Valencia comparo (with Fire Orange bonus)

Edit: Valencia vs Sakhir

[ChrisK]

Originally Posted by M3_WC

Sakhir Orange at times can look brown in low light as well.

http://www.hrewheels.com/gallery/sak...hed-dark-clear

You are not helping my decision lmao

[M-Pilot]

Originally Posted by M3_WC

Sakhir vs Sunset Orange comparo (with Fire Orange bonus)

That X1 is probably Valencia Orange not Sunset.

[M-Pilot]

Originally Posted by M3_WC

Sakhir Orange at times can look brown in low light as well.

http://www.hrewheels.com/gallery/sak...hed-dark-clear

Yup, when it's cloudy, it looks more like burnt red or brownish but I would say Sakhir Orange closer to red than brown most of the time. It looks even more amazing in the sun though (but I'm biased obviously ).

[M3_WC]

Originally Posted by cntzl

That X1 is probably Valencia Orange not Sunset.

Correct, my bad.

[SCOTT26]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

Just snap a few pics in whatever light you have available, post them up on the board, and we will be able to draw our own respective conclusions.

This was not taken from the M2. Another M model but not an M2.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

This was not taken from the M2. Another M model but not an M2.

M8:

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Hockenheim Silver is more of a classic BMW Silver. Lighter in consistency than Pure Metal Silver. More classic than any recent Silver on an M car. Expected to be available on the M8 too.

and/or F90 M5:

Originally Posted by lemetier

I think Silverstone is being replaced with Hockenheim Silver on the next production block update.

Originally Posted by lemetier

I don't recall having seen it in person (it's code C33 and was added to the database in May). It will be shown soon with plenty of time to decide before it's available to order. So far the only F90's I've been around were BSM, Rhodonite Silver, Marina Bay Blue (Film Car with Comp Pkg), Alpine White, and the new Frozen color teased recently.

[Edtex]

Originally Posted by cntzl

I love Sakhir Orange on my M4 and would have gotten it again if it was available for the M2. Not feeling it with the Sunset Orange tbh. I guess M2 Comp will be my first black car.

Exactly what I'm thinking. I would have chosen grey if it were available but will likely go with black. I've had a black Corvette and a black Camaro and they looked good. Black will look good with carbon fiber pieces such as rear spoiler, rear diffuser and the front lip. Then add wheel spacers and lowering springs. A stealthy car. Then add the Dinan tuning, cold air intake and exhaust and a beast will be born.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

This was not taken from the M2. Another M model but not an M2.

Then the grilles might not be overly large?

Thank god.

Because that shit looks stupid

[ChrisK]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

Then the grilles might not be overly large?

Thank god.

Because that shit looks stupid

Wait... what?

[WAY]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

The issue is in Munich it is Grey clouds and Snow so the natural light is not impressive.
Under the flash it highlights the more silver metallic flakes, but in reality it is not that Silver looking in real life more of an off-white. Under a Californian Blue sky it might enhance the Silver more. But for a slightly near comparison? Add more White to Lime Rock Grey to get that off white colour.

Ok thanks I have a good mental pic of it now. I think it’s gonna be nice!