Thoughts on Misano Blue on the M2 CS ?

hellrotm · 11-06-2019, 12:14 PM

Why does the CS get a hand-me-down color?

dmboone25 · 11-07-2019, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hellrotm

Why does the CS get a hand-me-down color?

I am surprised they didn't go with something that had more "pop" - if I end up getting a CS, it will be AW or HS, which both will look good with the CF accents and red calipers/stitching.

ChrisK · 11-07-2019, 01:26 PM

Not a fan, saw it on a Z4 a few weeks ago.

I have had Atlanta Blue, Estoril Blue, and Long Beach Blue on BMW's.

Long Live Estoril Blue! My favorite Blue!

2000 BMW M Roadster.

F87source · 11-07-2019, 03:19 PM

I love it lol. I just hate the gold wheels it's too subaru wrx sti for me and I have spent way too much time dealing with issues on that car it has scared me off.

JasH · 11-09-2019, 03:21 PM

I've ordered a M2 CS, and until going through this thread was almost decided on blue. But now its back to the drawing board.

Blue, black or silver all back on the cards again for me.

Tornado1M · 11-09-2019, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JasH

I've ordered a M2 CS, and until going through this thread was almost decided on blue. But now its back to the drawing board.

Blue, black or silver all back on the cards again for me.

The Misano Blue is growing on me and I'm digging it with the Black Rims!

medphysdave · 11-09-2019, 05:28 PM

My wife and daughter both like the blue with gold wheels. Even the red calipers. I'm trying to explain how fill this color looks in most real life scenerios

Artemis · 11-09-2019, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JasH

I've ordered a M2 CS, and until going through this thread was almost decided on blue. But now its back to the drawing board.
Blue, black or silver all back on the cards again for me.

It ain't an M2 CS, but...

JasH · 11-10-2019, 09:51 AM

Looks very good indeed!

Artemis · 11-10-2019, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JasH

Looks very good indeed!

Also this ain't no M2 CS, but...

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Artemis · 11-10-2019, 11:05 AM

Misano Blue Metallic reminds me of a 1M of one of my mountain buddies. He had wrapped his BSM 1M in Avery Intense Blue Gloss (see here). No metallic color though.

Here's a picture at the foot of Stelvio Pass (2013) ...featuring Smurfette of my daughter. Wherever we went, his car always turned heads (with especially children pointing at it).

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medphysdave · 11-10-2019, 11:33 AM

I'm curious if anyone can dig up the available color choices for iconic BMW special editions? We're they offered in more than one color combo? Which choices were most popular?

Jimmle · 11-10-2019, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

Quote:

Originally Posted by hellrotm

Why does the CS get a hand-me-down color?

I am surprised they didn't go with something that had more "pop" - if I end up getting a CS, it will be AW or HS, which both will look good with the CF accents and red calipers/stitching.

Ditto AW for me will really pop with all the CF parts and red/possibly gold callipers

Throttleblip · 11-10-2019, 12:17 PM

I have an M4CS and I wanted my M2CS in a more "standout" color. But there is no option MB looks awful. Guess it will be AW with golden wheels.

medphysdave · 11-14-2019, 06:30 PM

I can't believe that I'm coming around to Misano Blue. The more I look at it the more I like it while watching YouTube videos. I think a major draw is that it is not a color that could be had on previous m2 models.

Tornado1M · 11-14-2019, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by medphysdave

I can't believe that I'm coming around to Misano Blue. The more I look at it the more I like it while watching YouTube videos. I think a major draw is that it is not a color that could be had on previous m2 models.

I know right? I'm feeling the same way!

It somehow looks better to me now than it did before. It's still no San Marino Blue, but it seems to fit this M2cs well.

dcmac · 11-14-2019, 07:54 PM

Rubbish color, period.

BroDoze · 11-16-2019, 08:41 AM

Best blue yet on M2 by far. Just say no to teal.

AlpsRider · 11-19-2019, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BroDoze

Best blue yet on M2 by far. Just say no to teal.

Long live blueberry purple 😁.

RideM · 01-25-2021, 11:42 AM

One of my favourite blues, other top pick being Atlantis blue

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Artemis · 01-25-2021, 10:49 PM

Trivia: Misano Blue Metallic was no 'first choice' color - it was a 'leftover choice' color:

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I had a full day with BMW M today featuring a close up look at the M2 CS [...]
I met up with the project lead of the BMW M2 series, and I had the chance to ask him everything. Of course, he could not answer all, but shared a lot of information about the M2 CS that many of you guys might not know yet. (Or maybe do...)
[...]
7. The story behind the color Misano Blue was an interesting one. Like normal many colors are tried, but they never found a Red or Orange they really liked and which fitted the shape of the car. Like HS doesn't work on the M8 GC, red didn't work on the M2C, I was told. They then looked at Blue again and found out they were limited to the colors the factory had available in their pallet. In the end, Misano Blue was chosen as a color that fitted their liking.

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As commented before:

Latest BMW pictures of Misano Blue Metallic (BMW X2 M35i): see here (click on "Photos" for 4 sets of pictures).

Compare the blue color tone of MBM with the one of the Bavarian blue color of the BMW logo under different lighting conditions.

Bavarian flag (origin of the BMW logo colors):

Misano Blue Metallic:

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Artemis Moderator 29277 Rep 13,090 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Misano Blue Metallic reminds me of a 1M of one of my mountain buddies. He had wrapped his BSM 1M in Avery Intense Blue Gloss (see here). No metallic color though. Here's a picture at the foot of Stelvio Pass (2013) ...featuring Smurfette of my daughter. Wherever we went, his car always turned heads (with especially children pointing at it). __________________ ///M is art ↔ Artemis
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medphysdave Brigadier General 4551 Rep 4,658 Posts Drives: M2 CS \| 85 of 592 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (3)	I can't believe that I'm coming around to Misano Blue. The more I look at it the more I like it while watching YouTube videos. I think a major draw is that it is not a color that could be had on previous m2 models.
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