[AlpsRider]

He was talking about bumper fender, not hood fender.

[M-Pilot]

Originally Posted by Tag

+1

That's the protective shipping wrap, not the paint color at a different angle.

Originally Posted by dmboone25

I wonder if the effect is exacerbated by any materials places on the car for transport to the dealer? I can see what you're talking about in the two "shitty" photos but I don't see the same effect in the photos at the top of the page...

There is no protective material or wrap on the bumper or the fender. It's only on the hood. As AlpsRider pointed out, I was referring to the bumper color vs the fender color.

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by cntzl

There is no protective material or wrap on the bumper or the fender. It's only on the hood. As AlpsRider pointed out, I was referring to the bumper color vs the fender color.

Which picture are you referring to?

[Tag]

Originally Posted by AlpsRider

He was talking about bumper fender, not hood fender.

Originally Posted by cntzl

There is no protective material or wrap on the bumper or the fender. It's only on the hood. As AlpsRider pointed out, I was referring to the bumper color vs the fender color.

Didn't notice that at first, but now see what you're referring to. I had settled on HS, but the difference between the front bumper and fender is really bad and making me rethink my color choice. I should just ask my dealer to pick for me. I'm tired of thinking about it, and don't get me started on MG not being offered.

[M-Pilot]

Originally Posted by hellrotm

Which picture are you referring to?

These two pics uploaded earlier by StLuis51:

[AlpsRider]

The upper pic pretty much matches up, the lower pic with a different angle shows how the paint changes.

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by cntzl

These two pics uploaded earlier by StLuis51:

Isn’t it just the angles of the panels catching the light different.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by hellrotm

Isn’t it just the angles of the panels catching the light different.

That's kind of what I am thinking too now - especially because the change doesn't seem to be as noticeable from a distance.

[M-Pilot]

Originally Posted by AlpsRider

The upper pic pretty much matches up, the lower pic with a different angle shows how the paint changes.

I see a huge color mismatch in both pics. I noticed this on other HS pics too but at the time several members said that it was due to those cars being pre-production. Unfortunately, I see the same thing on this production car. I will wait for more production HS pics to come out but looks like another tough color decision is waiting for me.

[M-Pilot]

Originally Posted by hellrotm

Isn’t it just the angles of the panels catching the light different.

I know what you are talking about and maybe you are right but the difference in color between the bumper and the fender is pretty significant IMO even after factoring in the lighting, angle, plastic vs steel surface etc.

[Slaney]

if it sounds like this, wait till the end, we're all good!!!!

[Yiruna]

Originally Posted by Slaney

if it sounds like this, wait till the end, we're all good!!!!

Eh, still sounds like an M4

[Hooptie157]

Originally Posted by cntzl

These two pics uploaded earlier by StLuis51:

Get me interior pics!!!!!!

[StLuis51]

Originally Posted by Slaney

So do you get a German spec car or American spec? Assuming you would keep it coming back to the States or is that not an issue??

Its a U.S. spec vehicle and it gets shipped back to the States when I return.

[AlpsRider]

So that means that there must be an apparent loophole with the US spec hold up. Maybe due to the car being registered in Germany? I can't wait to see more pics!

[M3_WC]

Originally Posted by StLuis51

A HS M2C was delivered to my dealer today and he sent me these shitty pictures. You can really see the difference in color with the protective wrap on the hood. I am trying to get him to send me more and also the vin number of the car. He did say the car will be delivered to the owner this week. I would drive there but it’s 4 hours away

Please do! Lets get the VIN, finally put an end to the bi-color vs black wheel debate.

[M3_WC]

Also HS is definitely not remotely white. After see if with white protective film on the hood.

[Tag]

Here's another view of the same car that was previously posted.

[Tag]

Different M2c for comparison. Looks sick here IMO.

[SW19]

Originally Posted by cntzl

There is no protective material or wrap on the bumper or the fender. It's only on the hood. As AlpsRider pointed out, I was referring to the bumper color vs the fender color.

I agree with you that the HS color on the bumper looks different in these pics compared to the fender.When I saw the color in person the bumper and fender color looked the same but it was a cloudy day.

[SW19]

Originally Posted by Tag

Different M2c for comparison.

LOL,same Canadian car.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by Tag

Here's another view of the same car that was previously posted.

See nothing looks weird there at all....