I need help before I place my ED order

TexasAggie14 · 12-07-2006, 08:28 PM

Before I place my ED order,I need you all's advice on some options that I should get.

1.Does Black get hot in the sun,that is,when I install window tinting

2.Do I really need Active Steering,it sounds cool,but at the same time,from what I hear,its not really necessary

3.Do you suggest Sparkling Graphite, or Titanium silver,im torn between the two colors,because the SG is what BMW has in there brochure,and it looks cool,but I like silver,because I think it looks sharp,and will stand out.

Thanks,
xavier

treublue · 12-07-2006, 08:33 PM

I heard Viagra helps ED alot.

TexasAggie14 · 12-07-2006, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by treublue

I heard Viagra helps ED alot.

ROFL!!!

that is fu*kin hilarious.but it was European Delivery i was referring to.

treublue · 12-07-2006, 08:43 PM

1.Does Black get hot in the sun,that is,when I install window tinting

No not much hotter. I mean if its 90F (white) and 95F(balck) does the extra 5 really matter? You'll blast the AC anyways

2.Do I really need Active Steering,it sounds cool,but at the same time,from what I hear,its not really necessary

Waste of 2k. Better to spend on otehr goodies

3.Do you suggest Sparkling Graphite, or Titanium silver,im torn between the two colors,because the SG is what BMW has in there brochure,and it looks cool,but I like silver,because I think it looks sharp,and will stand out.

No. Because you'll have the 3892749832th silver/grey bmw.
And 389217598043750894370843758943 silver/grey car in the world.

CoralRedPlz · 12-07-2006, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by treublue

1.Does Black get hot in the sun,that is,when I install window tinting

No not much hotter. I mean if its 90F (white) and 95F(balck) does the extra 5 really matter? You'll blast the AC anyways

2.Do I really need Active Steering,it sounds cool,but at the same time,from what I hear,its not really necessary

Waste of 2k. Better to spend on otehr goodies

3.Do you suggest Sparkling Graphite, or Titanium silver,im torn between the two colors,because the SG is what BMW has in there brochure,and it looks cool,but I like silver,because I think it looks sharp,and will stand out.

No. Because you'll have the 3892749832th silver/grey bmw.
And 389217598043750894370843758943 silver/grey car in the world.

which is why id recommend going with the space grey, as its a unique, rich looking silver/grey that u rarely see on the road.

TexasAggie14 · 12-07-2006, 09:35 PM

Im getting the sedan, I dont think space grey is available for the sedan

gary328xi · 12-08-2006, 08:45 AM

Jet Black man you can't go wrong.

nmulax · 12-08-2006, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by xclozano

Before I place my ED order,I need you all's advice on some options that I should get.

1.Does Black get hot in the sun,that is,when I install window tinting

2.Do I really need Active Steering,it sounds cool,but at the same time,from what I hear,its not really necessary

3.Do you suggest Sparkling Graphite, or Titanium silver,im torn between the two colors,because the SG is what BMW has in there brochure,and it looks cool,but I like silver,because I think it looks sharp,and will stand out.

Thanks,
xavier

1. Go with the black interior. If you install some good tint, and run your AC, you should be fine. Plus it just looks so good.

2. No.

3. I'm partial to SG obviously. IMO there are far to many silver near-luxury/premium cars out there.

Hazard · 12-08-2006, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by xclozano

Before I place my ED order,I need you all's advice on some options that I should get.

1.Does Black get hot in the sun,that is,when I install window tinting

2.Do I really need Active Steering,it sounds cool,but at the same time,from what I hear,its not really necessary

3.Do you suggest Sparkling Graphite, or Titanium silver,im torn between the two colors,because the SG is what BMW has in there brochure,and it looks cool,but I like silver,because I think it looks sharp,and will stand out.

Thanks,
xavier

I choosed Sparkling Graphite though I wanted Black first.
I 100% glad with my choice! I would advise SG especially if you live in another place than I do

as I don't like to see the same cars as mine very often

Got-BMW? · 12-08-2006, 09:19 AM

1) Black will be a little hotter than gray but it won't matter since you live in Texas. It won't be anything the A/C can't handle.

2) No but if you have money to burn, why not? Otherwise NO!

3) My wife loves her Sparkling Graphite and I do as well but it is a very popular color. That's why I want Montego Blue on my 335.....

Carnage · 12-08-2006, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xclozano

Before I place my ED order,I need you all's advice on some options that I should get.

1.Does Black get hot in the sun,that is,when I install window tinting

2.Do I really need Active Steering,it sounds cool,but at the same time,from what I hear,its not really necessary

3.Do you suggest Sparkling Graphite, or Titanium silver,im torn between the two colors,because the SG is what BMW has in there brochure,and it looks cool,but I like silver,because I think it looks sharp,and will stand out.

Thanks,
xavier

1. Depends on the level of tint but it's not too bad if the tint is dark enough and you park so the sun doesn't come through the windshield.

2. Not necessary.

3. SG(but you should really choose black

)

findtom · 12-08-2006, 09:54 AM

Monaco blue FTW.

stressdoc · 12-08-2006, 09:57 AM

Black is much hotter. According to BMW, "light-colored finishes can reach temperatures of up to 170F/80C and dark finishes can reach up to 248F/120C."

That is a huge difference with consequences far beyond how long it takes AC to cool the car down (and extra fuel doing so). 250F is well beyond boiling, and a lot of materials will begin to break down at such high temps. Bottom line is that your car will age faster and be less comfortable.

If you have ever jumped into a car with a black interior on a hot sunny day when you were wearing shorts/short sleeves and touched bare skin to the seats, well, let's just say that I hope you are a fast learner. I would opt for silver (TiAg) if you ever intend to have your car outside in the sun in Texas. Interior color choice is more difficult, as the black & alu combo is classic. Then again, if you prefer to be different then grey or saddle are excellent choices (but they are not available in 'ette).

Active steering? No thanks, but you might want to test drive it to see if it's important for you.

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TexasAggie14 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 44 Posts Drives: n/a Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: College Station, Texas iTrader: (0)	I need help before I place my ED order Before I place my ED order,I need you all's advice on some options that I should get. 1.Does Black get hot in the sun,that is,when I install window tinting 2.Do I really need Active Steering,it sounds cool,but at the same time,from what I hear,its not really necessary 3.Do you suggest Sparkling Graphite, or Titanium silver,im torn between the two colors,because the SG is what BMW has in there brochure,and it looks cool,but I like silver,because I think it looks sharp,and will stand out. Thanks, xavier
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treublue First Lieutenant 20 Rep 377 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0)	1.Does Black get hot in the sun,that is,when I install window tinting No not much hotter. I mean if its 90F (white) and 95F(balck) does the extra 5 really matter? You'll blast the AC anyways 2.Do I really need Active Steering,it sounds cool,but at the same time,from what I hear,its not really necessary Waste of 2k. Better to spend on otehr goodies 3.Do you suggest Sparkling Graphite, or Titanium silver,im torn between the two colors,because the SG is what BMW has in there brochure,and it looks cool,but I like silver,because I think it looks sharp,and will stand out. No. Because you'll have the 3892749832th silver/grey bmw. And 389217598043750894370843758943 silver/grey car in the world. __________________ Last one there drives a Hyundai!
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TexasAggie14 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 44 Posts Drives: n/a Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: College Station, Texas iTrader: (0)	Im getting the sedan, I dont think space grey is available for the sedan
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Got-BMW? Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston TX iTrader: (0)	1) Black will be a little hotter than gray but it won't matter since you live in Texas. It won't be anything the A/C can't handle. 2) No but if you have money to burn, why not? Otherwise NO! 3) My wife loves her Sparkling Graphite and I do as well but it is a very popular color. That's why I want Montego Blue on my 335..... __________________ *2007 E90-328i (Sparkling Graphite w/Black Leather & Alum)* *ZPP // ZSP // ZCW // 205 // 322 // 417 // 507 // 522 // 4AD*
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	Black is much hotter. According to BMW, "light-colored finishes can reach temperatures of up to 170F/80C and dark finishes can reach up to 248F/120C." That is a huge difference with consequences far beyond how long it takes AC to cool the car down (and extra fuel doing so). 250F is well beyond boiling, and a lot of materials will begin to break down at such high temps. Bottom line is that your car will age faster and be less comfortable. If you have ever jumped into a car with a black interior on a hot sunny day when you were wearing shorts/short sleeves and touched bare skin to the seats, well, let's just say that I hope you are a fast learner. I would opt for silver (TiAg) if you ever intend to have your car outside in the sun in Texas. Interior color choice is more difficult, as the black & alu combo is classic. Then again, if you prefer to be different then grey or saddle are excellent choices (but they are not available in 'ette). Active steering? No thanks, but you might want to test drive it to see if it's important for you.
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