(E92 / E93) Official Space Gray E92/E93 Thread - Page 4 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

arbitrage · 07-05-2006, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DerekS

After seeing all of the various photos of Space Grey coupes, I have confirmed my choice of Space Grey with Jade Grey leather & Grey Poplar trim. Even though this combo is not "officially" available in the Canadian ordering guide, it has been accepted. The 335i coupe (Lic. # M -MZ 4370) has this combination, shown in many photos here - only difference from the car that I have ordered is the aluminum trim - I prefer the grey poplar. Many thanks to Jason and to Maximinimaus for their research and photos. Regretably, jade grey is not yet available in the USA. I think it will be a fairly popular choice, much like lemon has been in Europe and Canada. Why wouldn't BMWNA offer this option ?

Nice combo. I also ordered the jade grey interior with grey poplar trim but I'm still considering aluminum trim as in these pics. How did the poplar trim look in the canadian brochure?? Is it fairly dark with swirls of grey or actually more grey throughout?? I wish we had some real life pics of this new trim.

DerekS · 07-05-2006, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by arbitrage

Nice combo. I also ordered the jade grey interior with grey poplar trim but I'm still considering aluminum trim as in these pics. How did the poplar trim look in the canadian brochure?? Is it fairly dark with swirls of grey or actually more grey throughout?? I wish we had some real life pics of this new trim.

Both the Canadian coupe brochure and another coupe brochure, intended for dealer sales purposes, that I saw today depict the grey poplar as a charcoal-grey with swirls of wood grain. Because of the wood grain, the colour tones vary from very dark, almost black, to medium grey. I think it will be a very classy look, similar to the maple anthracite in the 5 series.
I have found that the aluminum trim scratches and dents very easily. The wood grain will hold up much better IMO.

tartopomme · 07-15-2006, 05:29 PM

I won't order space grey before seeing in real, because maybe it's like sparkling graphite. i liked a lot SG in pics but not in real.

maximinimaus · 07-16-2006, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tartopomme

I won't order space grey before seeing in real, because maybe it's like sparkling graphite. i liked a lot SG in pics but not in real.

Today I was at the day of open house at BMW Regensburg where the E92 is build. Already many cars are completely build and are waiting for transport and shipment.
I saw space grey cars in the daylight and was disappointed. It looked not so brilliant as on the pics we already know. Maybe of any wax for shipment protection. At the assembly line it looked much better, maybe because of the bright light at the assemly line.
I saw space grey primarily in combination with coral red leather at the assembly line. Black primarily with cream beige. I saw also some cars with black interior.
At the assembly line, I was able to compare space grey with sparkling graphite.
Space grey appeared to me as the silver gray of the E46 coupe. Spark. graph. was much darker.
All cars I saw were either space grey or white or black or titanium silver. No other exterior colours.
There were also US models ready for shipment.
A very impressive day.

07-16-2006, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by maximinimaus

Today I was at the day of open house at BMW Regensburg where the E92 is build. Already many cars are completely build and are waiting for transport and shipment.
I saw space grey cars in the daylight and was disappointed. It looked not so brilliant as on the pics we already know. Maybe of any wax for shipment protection. At the assembly line it looked much better, maybe because of the bright light at the assemly line.
I saw space grey primarily in combination with coral red leather at the assembly line. Black primarily with cream beige. I saw also some cars with black interior.
At the assembly line, I was able to compare space grey with sparkling graphite.
Space grey appeared to me as the silver gray of the E46 coupe. Spark. graph. was much darker.
All cars I saw were either space grey or white or black or titanium silver. No other exterior colours.
There were also US models ready for shipment.
A very impressive day.

PROVE IT.( you can use pics to describe what you saw)

maximinimaus · 07-16-2006, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by quincy

PROVE IT.( you can use pics to describe what you saw)

I took pics, but with an old style photoapparat(not digital). I can send you some prints if you like to pay for them and the postage.

07-16-2006, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by maximinimaus

Today I was at the day of open house at BMW Regensburg where the E92 is build. Already many cars are completely build and are waiting for transport and shipment.
I saw space grey cars in the daylight and was disappointed. It looked not so brilliant as on the pics we already know. Maybe of any wax for shipment protection. At the assembly line it looked much better, maybe because of the bright light at the assemly line.
I saw space grey primarily in combination with coral red leather at the assembly line. Black primarily with cream beige. I saw also some cars with black interior.
At the assembly line, I was able to compare space grey with sparkling graphite.
Space grey appeared to me as the silver gray of the E46 coupe. Spark. graph. was much darker.
All cars I saw were either space grey or white or black or titanium silver. No other exterior colours.
There were also US models ready for shipment.
A very impressive day.

You're going to make a lot of people who ordered that color nervous.

maximinimaus · 07-16-2006, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by quincy

You're going to make a lot of people who ordered that color nervous.

Than they have to change to another colour, if they can change.
Any colour by BMW won't look in reality as brilliant as shown in published press pics. IMO

tartopomme · 07-17-2006, 02:10 PM

If you want your e92 brochure like, go for TS.

Jason · 07-27-2006, 06:10 PM

dos mas

Frosty · 07-31-2006, 07:38 PM

I am SOOO happy I order Space Grey... I love this color.

This most recent series of pics give the car an amazing stance on the road.. The camera can flatter, I can’t wait to test drive and then receive delivery in October here in the US..

This car is so classy and sporty at the same time.. I think this design will hold up for many years.

~Frost

Frosty · 08-07-2006, 07:55 PM

Niki_3 · 08-08-2006, 01:36 PM

matze328 · 08-08-2006, 01:51 PM

the aerodynamics package looks not so good as i expected

spikes111 · 08-10-2006, 10:12 PM

Space Gray with coral red interior

Frosty · 08-10-2006, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by spikes111

Space Gray with coral red interior

...wow I love Space Grey, the real life pics of this car are outstanding. I wish I was amung that group of journalists driving NJ plated 335i's around California... wonderful

~Frost

stubenhocker · 08-11-2006, 10:04 AM

Bayerische Hof in Munich. Notice the Bentley?

Anyway great hotel and a great car!

inTgr8r · 08-11-2006, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by spikes111

Space Gray with coral red interior

To me that looks like Sp.Graphite.

Looks like SP.Gray to the right (of the car) ...& TiAg to the left.

Jay_328 · 08-11-2006, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by stubenhocker

Notice the Bentley?

Yeah, you see what's parked in front and behind it?

SCA · 08-11-2006, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by spikes111

Space Gray with coral red interior

xxpaintmepunkxx · 08-12-2006, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by matze328

the aerodynamics package looks not so good as i expected

Just wait until you see it in person...

hosagod · 08-13-2006, 12:24 AM

Sorry, I'm not that good with photoshop

...but you get the idea! :rocks:

1. SSR GT10
2. Tints
3. Body-colored reflectors
4. Black roundels

07-27-2006, 06:10 PM	#76
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 13,978 iTrader: (0)	dos mas Attached Images

07-31-2006, 07:38 PM	#77
Frosty Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Ordered my E92 (7/10/06) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,760 iTrader: (0)	I am SOOO happy I order Space Grey... I love this color. This most recent series of pics give the car an amazing stance on the road.. The camera can flatter, I can’t wait to test drive and then receive delivery in October here in the US.. This car is so classy and sporty at the same time.. I think this design will hold up for many years. ~Frost __________________ .................................................. .................... 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build, pre ordered, only owner): Space Grey / Black Leatherette / Grey Poplar trim / ZCW / ZSP / BMW assist w/ bluetooth / power rear shade / navi with iDrive / comfort access keyless entry /+homelink mirror/ 144,896+miles (Mar-27-2013) .................................................. ......................

08-07-2006, 07:55 PM	#78
Frosty Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Ordered my E92 (7/10/06) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,760 iTrader: (0)	__________________ .................................................. .................... 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build, pre ordered, only owner): Space Grey / Black Leatherette / Grey Poplar trim / ZCW / ZSP / BMW assist w/ bluetooth / power rear shade / navi with iDrive / comfort access keyless entry /+homelink mirror/ 144,896+miles (Mar-27-2013) .................................................. ......................

08-08-2006, 01:51 PM	#80
matze328 Second Lieutenant Drives: Alpina B3S Coupé Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 246 iTrader: (0)	the aerodynamics package looks not so good as i expected Attached Images __________________ Alpina B3S Coupé

08-10-2006, 10:12 PM	#81
spikes111 First Lieutenant Drives: 328i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VA Posts: 343 iTrader: (0)	Space Gray with coral red interior Attached Images __________________

07-15-2006, 05:29 PM	#69
tartopomme Private Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: FRANCE Posts: 68 iTrader: (0)	I won't order space grey before seeing in real, because maybe it's like sparkling graphite. i liked a lot SG in pics but not in real.

07-17-2006, 02:10 PM	#75
tartopomme Private Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: FRANCE Posts: 68 iTrader: (0)	If you want your e92 brochure like, go for TS.

08-08-2006, 01:36 PM	#79
Niki_3 New Member Drives: 316i compact Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sofia Bulgaria Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)

08-11-2006, 10:04 AM	#83
stubenhocker Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 E91 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brush Prairie, WA USA Posts: 268 iTrader: (0)	Snow pics looks to be across street from... Bayerische Hof in Munich. Notice the Bentley? Anyway great hotel and a great car!

08-13-2006, 12:24 AM	#88
hosagod E92-wannabe Drives: 04 330Ci Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TX Posts: 136 iTrader: (0)	Sorry, I'm not that good with photoshop ...but you get the idea! :rocks: 1. SSR GT10 2. Tints 3. Body-colored reflectors 4. Black roundels Attached Images Last edited by hosagod; 08-13-2006 at 01:26 AM.

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