Finally saw an M2c in Hockenheim Silver...

Tag · 08-18-2018, 08:35 PM

It's not white! I repeat, Hockenheim Silver is not white!

Like others said, it more of a very light grey and looked really cool.

When you get up close to the paint you can see all the metallic flake in it. Pictures don't do the color justice. I tried to find mismatches in paint on different panels, but couldn't. I did however notice that the bumper looked a bit off, but that's not because of a paint mismatch. The color is very dynamic, the bumper seemed off and then I walk around and change my perspective and it matched perfectly.

Tag · 08-18-2018, 08:50 PM

VIN: WBS2U7C51KVB09064

Freshly unwrapped.

jdub486 · 08-18-2018, 09:31 PM

Thanks for the pics. Like many I have a HKS on order and have not seen it in person. Glad to hear it doesn’t appear white as others have said. I am hoping a HKS gets delivered in the mid Atlantic area before mine in early October.

Kuervers · 08-18-2018, 09:36 PM

My vin is 9087 and still 10-14 days away gah waiting sucks hurry up train

chmura · 08-18-2018, 10:12 PM

Thanks for the pics!

I almost chosen HKS since I really like the color. I understand its not a fully white car but very close to it. If my previous M3 was not AW I would of selected it.

But in the end I chose LBB for something different.

M-Pilot · 08-18-2018, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chmura

Thanks for the pics!

I almost chosen HKS since I really like the color. I understand its not a fully white car but very close to it. If my previous M3 was not AW I would of selected it.

But in the end I chose LBB for something different.

In the pics above, it's parked next to an AW car. Maybe it's just the pics but I don't see how it's very close to white.

atxsk8r · 08-18-2018, 10:26 PM

Looks like AW to me in the pics LOL kidding, definitely not AW in person, its gray but too metallic / pearl for my taste.

Its funny how once again BMW came out with a launch color that it's hard to tell what the color is in photos, have to see it in person.

Tag · 08-18-2018, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chmura

Thanks for the pics!

I almost chosen HKS since I really like the color. I understand its not a fully white car but very close to it. If my previous M3 was not AW I would of selected it.

But in the end I chose LBB for something different.

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Originally Posted by cntzl

In the pics above, it's parked next to an AW car. Maybe it's just the pics but I don't see how it's very close to white.

It's not even close to white, look at the white shipping tape on the car.

chmura · 08-18-2018, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tag

It's not even close to white, look at the white shipping tape on the car.

I understand it may be different than white but I’ve owned 6 white cars in the past and own a white Tacoma currently. HKS is just too close to white for me that I need a drastic change thus selecting LBB.

Robin_NL · 08-18-2018, 11:33 PM

Thanks for the photos.

Those are the bicolour wheels, not the 'black' ones (?)

Cheers
Robin

Davil · 08-19-2018, 05:40 AM

Dutchy Robin, yes they are the nice wheels.

Thanks Tag. Great work.

dmboone25 · 08-19-2018, 07:07 AM

Tag i hope you do some sort of investigative work in your professional life, because you’re good.

I willl be heading over to check this out today !

Craig335d · 08-19-2018, 07:51 AM

Looks like a frozen white kind of colour.

six-n-twins53 · 08-19-2018, 08:12 AM

Imo it's the only color that could get me away from bsm. Looks awesome

ChrisK · 08-19-2018, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

Tag i hope you do some sort of investigative work in your professional life, because you’re good.

I willl be heading over to check this out today !

Let me know if it's outside. I'lI go check it out.

dmboone25 · 08-19-2018, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

Let me know if it's outside. I'lI go check it out.

It IS outside - towards the back of the main lot, towards the back left if that makes sense.

Tag is right - there is NO hint of white in the color, and that's why I took the pics the way that I did.

I really like the color, almost a bluish or purple-ish hue to it in the early morning sunlight, and with some moisture on it. I can't tell if I like the wheels with the HS or not, still undecided on that front - my F80 is AW, so I tried to get a few angles where you could see how drastic of a difference there is between the colors.

dmboone25 · 08-19-2018, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chmura

I understand it may be different than white but I’ve owned 6 white cars in the past and own a white Tacoma currently. HKS is just too close to white for me that I need a drastic change thus selecting LBB.

Check out the pics in my recent post - very distinctive from AW - HS is a very cool color. Can't wait to see it all shined up...

c1pher · 08-19-2018, 10:41 AM

So many cars, so little time and money....sigh. Very beautiful.

Tag · 08-19-2018, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robin_NL

Thanks for the photos.

Those are the bicolour wheels, not the 'black' ones (?)

Cheers
Robin

According to the VIN, yes they are S2QTA 19" LM Rad Y-Speiche 788M bi-color wheels. Personally I prefer the black wheels 29U which in itself is a misnomer as they are not really black.

They just have a shadow tint on the machined face of the wheels, but are otherwise the same finish on the barrels.

ChrisK · 08-19-2018, 03:52 PM

I have now seen an M2C in person as well. (HS from Bill Jacobs BMW)

HS is definitely not white. I would say its, Gray, Silver, and Blue all in one. Its suffers the same paint issue as Sunset Orange and even LBB to a degree. Change the light, and the color changes.

I like the color

The 788M wheels imho opinion look much better in person. As Tag has stated, these are the bi-color. I will be very happy with the Black versions

I even like the grill!

I will wait until i get the car to make the call on the muffler. Just like the M3/M4 its in your face.

Tag · 08-19-2018, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

I will wait until i get the car to make the call on the muffler. Just like the M3/M4 its in your face.

Listen to the Stones to help you make your decision on the muffler.

hellrotm · 08-19-2018, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmboone25

It IS outside - towards the back of the main lot, towards the back left if that makes sense.

Tag is right - there is NO hint of white in the color, and that's why I took the pics the way that I did.

I really like the color, almost a bluish or purple-ish hue to it in the early morning sunlight, and with some moisture on it. I can't tell if I like the wheels with the HS or not, still undecided on that front - my F80 is AW, so I tried to get a few angles where you could see how drastic of a difference there is between the colors.

Great comparison pics. Definitely shuts down the HS is white argument.

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