(E92) Official Arctic Metallic E92 Thread

ahmpower · 04-27-2006, 08:25 AM

Are you guys sure this is a new E92 color? I hope so, but when I looked at the Visualizer, it was in German, and the paint name came up "Arktis" which is exactly the same color name as the E90 color.
Anyone with inside info? Thanks

carnuts3 · 05-04-2006, 03:58 PM

I hate to say it but BMW still has a considerable ways to go in improving their color choices. Very disappointing! With the intro of the 335i, I was hoping that they would have their act together re colors - but they don't. They better hurry up though, because I am waiting for my E90 M3 to arrive.

Jason · 05-13-2006, 08:24 PM

hks786 · 06-14-2006, 06:05 AM

heres a very quick chop, lowered with CSLs and tints. I dunno how dark you all like your tints but i think this looks great!

hks786 · 06-14-2006, 05:04 PM

darker tints

i added an m3 badge too, couldnt resist lol, ignore it if you want lol

wyrm11 · 06-14-2006, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hks786

darker tints

i added an m3 badge too, couldnt resist lol, ignore it if you want lol

HOLY CRAP!!!

Thanks hks!

hks786 · 06-15-2006, 10:18 AM

no problem

cant wait for the coupe and the m3!

Jason · 08-10-2006, 08:08 PM

First real arctic pics added to first post above.

jmonier · 08-22-2006, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahmpower

Are you guys sure this is a new E92 color? I hope so, but when I looked at the Visualizer, it was in German, and the paint name came up "Arktis" which is exactly the same color name as the E90 color.
Anyone with inside info? Thanks

Maybe this has been answered somewhere else, but I checked the US Ordering Guide and for the 335i it shows up as A34 Arctic Metallic which is the same as the E90 code.

flush01 · 08-22-2006, 07:57 PM

ya this color is kinda girly.... maybe on xmas ill give myself a present, 328i in black with red leather

jmonier · 09-04-2006, 03:44 PM

I've been considering Arctic Metallic (actually for an E92, but since I'm not liable to see one in that color for a while, I've been looking at E90s). After looking at several, I've come to the conclusion that pictures (such as in this thread) can be very misleading and that the configurator (many of the pictures in this thread) is dead wrong. If you're thinking about this color you MUST see it in person in all kinds of light. After you do that you'll either think that it's much better than you thought or (as I did) that it's definitely not for you.

The first two cars I saw looked like a light gray/silver somewhere betwee TiAg and Space Gray. I must have happened on the third under just the right conditions because it was truly a chameleon (as another poster mentioned). As I walked around, it changed from a light blue to light gray to an iridescent light green tending almost toward khaki. This is really unique and gives you a car like no other on the road. (And although the configurator pictures could be considered to be "girly", the real thing is a lot different.)

So if you spend time looking at this color in person, you'll either find something special that you hadn't considered before or be thankful you didn't make the mistake of ordering it.

BenMW · 09-04-2006, 03:48 PM

They have artic at some dealerships now. I know they do here in dallas but it was presold so i dont know how long it will be around.

jmonier · 09-04-2006, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BenMW

They have artic at some dealerships now. I know they do here in dallas but it was presold so i dont know how long it will be around.

Yes, I think that any that come through for a while will be in and out quickly so it would be sheer luck to actually see it

mkeds · 09-10-2006, 07:38 PM

Gonna get one but the dealer said there was gonna be markups by 8000 dollars

ase2dais · 09-10-2006, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hks786

darker tints

i added an m3 badge too, couldnt resist lol, ignore it if you want lol

thks for the PS mod!

nice, I wouldnt mind artic then with this setup, and blk leather w/ Al trim

EDT: i didnt notice 'till now u added side grilles lolz

DrRT · 09-19-2006, 12:07 AM

More pics?

Antinontoxic · 10-15-2006, 05:46 AM

Nikki · 10-15-2006, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Antinontoxic

looks great!

KL2DC · 10-15-2006, 10:13 AM

wow arktis looks great on the E92....

Joker · 10-15-2006, 12:45 PM

The colour looks ever better on the E92 than the E90.

DrRT · 10-15-2006, 12:49 PM

WOW I am pleasantly surprised on how good it looks on the E92.

ChrisPA · 10-15-2006, 01:24 PM

artic looks amazing on the e92! i hope i get to see one locally before i order!

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flush01 Major 46 Rep 1,419 Posts Drives: 33m@%#ing5 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	ya this color is kinda girly.... maybe on xmas ill give myself a present, 328i in black with red leather
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jmonier Captain 11 Rep 812 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E92, 2002 325i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	I've been considering Arctic Metallic (actually for an E92, but since I'm not liable to see one in that color for a while, I've been looking at E90s). After looking at several, I've come to the conclusion that pictures (such as in this thread) can be very misleading and that the configurator (many of the pictures in this thread) is dead wrong. If you're thinking about this color you MUST see it in person in all kinds of light. After you do that you'll either think that it's much better than you thought or (as I did) that it's definitely not for you. The first two cars I saw looked like a light gray/silver somewhere betwee TiAg and Space Gray. I must have happened on the third under just the right conditions because it was truly a chameleon (as another poster mentioned). As I walked around, it changed from a light blue to light gray to an iridescent light green tending almost toward khaki. This is really unique and gives you a car like no other on the road. (And although the configurator pictures could be considered to be "girly", the real thing is a lot different.) So if you spend time looking at this color in person, you'll either find something special that you hadn't considered before or be thankful you didn't make the mistake of ordering it.
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10-15-2006, 01:24 PM	#44
ChrisPA Enlisted Member 0 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2009 A5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	artic looks amazing on the e92! i hope i get to see one locally before i order!
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