Anyone have Titanium Shadow on their dash e92 or e46?

rmashman · 01-24-2008, 09:50 PM

The next car available to my dealer is mine, so I am trying to get my options worked out. I am attracted to the base Titanium Shadow trim for it color and simplicity. I have never been able to examine it close up. Is is painted plastic or is it higher class-- like metal with a coating or anodized? Anyone who has it --can you tell me what its like.

I turned down my dealers first car allotment a few weeks ago because it was before the prices were released. Also the BMW computer ordering system wouldn't allow him to order a car without navigation. When I checked last week it was still locked for a navigation only car. I still want a car without the nav, dash hump or idrive so I am holding out in the hope that by the time he gets his second car to order, I can get it the way I want it.

Thanks for the titanium shadow comments.

ACZakka325i · 01-24-2008, 10:03 PM

I would seriously reconsider the Tech Package that includes MDrive and the "hump".

GregW / Oregon · 01-24-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rmashman

The next car available to my dealer is mine, so I am trying to get my options worked out. I am attracted to the base Titanium Shadow trim for it color and simplicity. I have never been able to examine it close up. Is is painted plastic or is it higher class-- like metal with a coating or anodized? Anyone who has it --can you tell me what its like.

Thanks for the titanium shadow comments.

Titanium Shadow trim on the E46 was a laminated plastic simulation (pretty good) of metal. There were lots of peeling problems with the early stuff, but, hopefully, those have been worked out.

E46 M3:

RandyB · 01-24-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rmashman

I still want a car without the nav, dash hump or idrive so I am holding out in the hope that by the time he gets his second car to order, I can get it the way I want it.

You are in the minority with the one humpers. I'm one myself. It's great to have so much of the content optional so one can opt out if they so choose. Most on here would probably agree that we're getting a shell of an M3 with no I-drive, M-drive, Nav or M-DCT.

The titanium shadow is plastic, but has a nice appearance. It was my first choice until I saw the CL trim in IRL on an M coupe.

murellus · 01-24-2008, 11:09 PM

I'm a one humper myself but I just feel like this car isn't complete without the tech package...which sucks...because i hate navi.

rmashman · 01-24-2008, 11:11 PM

Thanks Greg W for the great photo and description. Now I can make my choice.

One Humpers unite. You can still turn off the DSC and order the EDC. You get the engine and the M differential lock and order the wheels that you want. I think that will keep me happy without the ugly hump or the ungainly idrive.

Phoenix 21st · 01-25-2008, 02:26 AM

TBH when i saw the titanium shadow dash i thought i was classy enough for the car if you see what i mean. Its what i've ordered, the CL is great but IMO no better than the CL. Also the feel of the titanium shadow IMO is metal, it has a brushed finish and cold to the touch like metal!

lucid · 01-25-2008, 02:35 AM

Here are a couple pics from Ray33's car with titanium shadow. He was saying the seats looks darker in person, so the same comment might apply to the trim as well?

mofomat · 01-25-2008, 02:58 AM

I think that is a VERY accurate representation of Fox Red and Titanium Shadow trim.

01-24-2008, 09:50 PM	#1
rmashman Private 18 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Anyone have Titanium Shadow on their dash e92 or e46? The next car available to my dealer is mine, so I am trying to get my options worked out. I am attracted to the base Titanium Shadow trim for it color and simplicity. I have never been able to examine it close up. Is is painted plastic or is it higher class-- like metal with a coating or anodized? Anyone who has it --can you tell me what its like. I turned down my dealers first car allotment a few weeks ago because it was before the prices were released. Also the BMW computer ordering system wouldn't allow him to order a car without navigation. When I checked last week it was still locked for a navigation only car. I still want a car without the nav, dash hump or idrive so I am holding out in the hope that by the time he gets his second car to order, I can get it the way I want it. Thanks for the titanium shadow comments.
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ACZakka325i Colonel 278 Rep 2,008 Posts Drives: 2 stroke Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (2)	I would seriously reconsider the Tech Package that includes MDrive and the "hump". __________________ (Waitlist): #1 M2CSL (Current): 2016 F15 X5 3.5xdrive - 2010 997.2 C4S Coupe (Past): 2016 F30 340xi M-Sport -2013 535i xdrive 2008 E92 M3 - 2006 E90 325i 2002 E46 325xi - 1991 E30 325i
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murellus Lieutenant 12 Rep 523 Posts Drives: 22 x3m40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: nj/nyc iTrader: (0)	I'm a one humper myself but I just feel like this car isn't complete without the tech package...which sucks...because i hate navi.
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rmashman Private 18 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Thanks Greg W for the great photo and description. Now I can make my choice. One Humpers unite. You can still turn off the DSC and order the EDC. You get the engine and the M differential lock and order the wheels that you want. I think that will keep me happy without the ugly hump or the ungainly idrive.
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Phoenix 21st First Lieutenant 19 Rep 325 Posts Drives: E92 M3 M-dct SG Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London iTrader: (0)	TBH when i saw the titanium shadow dash i thought i was classy enough for the car if you see what i mean. Its what i've ordered, the CL is great but IMO no better than the CL. Also the feel of the titanium shadow IMO is metal, it has a brushed finish and cold to the touch like metal!
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lucid Major General 374 Rep 8,033 Posts Drives: E30 M3; Expedition Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Here are a couple pics from Ray33's car with titanium shadow. He was saying the seats looks darker in person, so the same comment might apply to the trim as well? Attached Images
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mofomat Colonel 792 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: Audi R8 V10, BMW 330e Touring Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maastricht, NL iTrader: (0)	I think that is a VERY accurate representation of Fox Red and Titanium Shadow trim.
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