Pics of Le Mans side-by-side with Interlagos?

Korrmuraan · 02-21-2009, 02:59 PM

Extremely hard to compare these colors online!

I'm trying to find examples of both colors in the Orlando area... Fields has me on their call list. Anyone at least have some pics of these two next to each other?

Or even a tip on a dealership with one sitting around (preferably M3)??

All I had was a swatch of the actual paint (Interlagos) which I'd take into some sun and then run over to the shade. Unfortunately I didn't even have a Le Mans swatch to compare it with

I'm leaning towards Interlagos, though it's difficult to imagine with a 4x6 color swatch or pics online from guys who've never heard of white balance before (you know who you are! lol).

AwesomeM3 · 02-22-2009, 12:22 PM

I don't have any pics of an IB M3 next to a LMB M3, but...

Check this thread, see Post #20 for links to pics:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=198233

Korrmuraan · 02-22-2009, 01:35 PM

I think I'm settled on IB now. I love the broad variations that color has in different lighting conditions!

I'm still kicking around the idea of Space Gray though... just so I don't scream to cops "look at me!" whereever i go...

I think I'd always regret not getting IB if I did though lol

endofanera7 · 02-22-2009, 01:40 PM

IB is a nice color. Good choice and you wont regret!

schadenfreude · 02-22-2009, 01:55 PM

The LeMans is more of a one dimensional color. The depth on Interlagos is what sold me on it.

I was tempted by Space Gray and Jerez, too, but then I remembered how every time I saw a blue R32 or S4/RS4 I regretted my color (and engine) choices on the A4 (black) and GTI (silverstone) we have.

AwesomeM3 · 02-22-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Korrmuraan

I think I'm settled on IB now. I love the broad variations that color has in different lighting conditions!

I'm still kicking around the idea of Space Gray though... just so I don't scream to cops "look at me!" whereever i go...

I think I'd always regret not getting IB if I did though lol

IB is an awesome color...you'll love it!

Here's a picture of my M3 with Skierman64's SG M3, just so you can see the two side by side.

chaseman5000 · 02-22-2009, 03:19 PM

jet black ftw!

Korrmuraan · 02-23-2009, 01:42 PM

SG looks flat in that pic... IB, however, manages to impress in any light

AwesomeM3 · 02-23-2009, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Korrmuraan

SG looks flat in that pic... IB, however, manages to impress in any light

+1

Samifumi · 02-24-2009, 05:15 AM

Albeit not side by side, here are some photos of an M3 in LeMans Blue. I prefer this blue to the Interlagos, but both are nice.

graider · 02-24-2009, 09:48 AM

blue is nice, but I'm still debating if it is something I can live with everyday. I'm leaning toward black for the new m.

But I would go IB over lemans for sure.

Diamond Skyline · 02-24-2009, 10:56 AM

The first E92 M3 I drove was Interlagos Blue..

It was freshly waxed and on a bright sunny day.. the color was so vivid and beautiful and had so much depth to it you could gaze at it for hours

Not to mention all the looks I got driving it around.. esp from the Blue/Gold STIs.. it was priceless

I personally prefer to be more discrete (reason I got jerez) but IB is an AMAZING color.. you won't regret it

HBspeed · 03-26-2009, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diamond Skyline

The first E92 M3 I drove was Interlagos Blue..

It was freshly waxed and on a bright sunny day.. the color was so vivid and beautiful and had so much depth to it you could gaze at it for hours

Not to mention all the looks I got driving it around.. esp from the Blue/Gold STIs.. it was priceless

I personally prefer to be more discrete (reason I got jerez) but IB is an AMAZING color.. you won't regret it

I got my a blue/gold wrx back in '02, and now also have an interlagos blue z4mc

DCMETRO22Z · 03-26-2009, 05:14 AM

Interlagos Has some drop of Purple. Le Mans is pure Blue. The next logical paint after interlagos is Velvet Blue Individual, wich is truly purple.

Interlagos can be seen has a mix between Velvet and Le Mans

DCMETRO22Z · 03-26-2009, 05:15 AM

Above is a picture of a Velvet blue E39

King Tut · 03-27-2009, 09:51 PM

It really all comes down to if you like the purple hint in Interlagos or not. I have yet to get the chance to put my Le Mans blue next to an Interlagos, but I keep looking for the opportunity. Remember that most people have never seen Le Mans blue since it is only on the 2009s so it isn't as popular yet. I will post this one picture to try and sway you to Le Mans Blue

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midlifecrisis · 03-28-2009, 07:09 AM

This thread has been up for over a month and still no pictures of IB and LMB together. I'm beginning to think we don't see the two side-by-side for the same reason we never see Clark Kent and Superman together.

Malek@MRF · 03-28-2009, 10:41 AM

Interlagos is nicer IMO then Le Mans blue. I have seen both side by side at a local dealership.

Don't get space grey on the M, it looks very dull and will become a very common color in years to come.

Get IB, Melbourne, Black, or White. White is VERY common, but there is a reason for that, its beautiful.

dizman7 · 03-28-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Samifumi

Albeit not side by side, here are some photos of an M3 in LeMans Blue. I prefer this blue to the Interlagos, but both are nice.

I haven't seen Lemans blue in person, but I have an IB and honestly I can't tell the difference between mine and pictures of LM blue.

Here's pics of mine if you want

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=229045

cue03 · 03-28-2009, 06:07 PM

Maybe someone can track down a lemans blue X5 4.8is or M5 or something and compare with IB. Might be easier to come by.

Just a thought.

Bullitt 2496 · 03-28-2009, 08:54 PM

King Tut -

do you have a pic head on so you can see the CF roof... im curious how it matches w/ the Le Mans.

King Tut · 03-28-2009, 08:59 PM

I don't have any pics that are high enough to show the roof from the front.

02-21-2009, 02:59 PM	#1
Korrmuraan Winning at Life ;) 10 Rep 87 Posts Drives: Loaded 335i E93 Join Date: May 2008 Location: New to Central FL The drivers here suck! iTrader: (0)	Pics of Le Mans side-by-side with Interlagos? Extremely hard to compare these colors online! I'm trying to find examples of both colors in the Orlando area... Fields has me on their call list. Anyone at least have some pics of these two next to each other? Or even a tip on a dealership with one sitting around (preferably M3)?? All I had was a swatch of the actual paint (Interlagos) which I'd take into some sun and then run over to the shade. Unfortunately I didn't even have a Le Mans swatch to compare it with I'm leaning towards Interlagos, though it's difficult to imagine with a 4x6 color swatch or pics online from guys who've never heard of white balance before (you know who you are! lol). __________________
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02-22-2009, 01:35 PM	#3
Korrmuraan Winning at Life ;) 10 Rep 87 Posts Drives: Loaded 335i E93 Join Date: May 2008 Location: New to Central FL The drivers here suck! iTrader: (0)	I think I'm settled on IB now. I love the broad variations that color has in different lighting conditions! I'm still kicking around the idea of Space Gray though... just so I don't scream to cops "look at me!" whereever i go... I think I'd always regret not getting IB if I did though lol __________________
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02-22-2009, 01:40 PM	#4
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schadenfreude Lieutenant 8 Rep 426 Posts Drives: '09 E90 M-DCT M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [0.00]	The LeMans is more of a one dimensional color. The depth on Interlagos is what sold me on it. I was tempted by Space Gray and Jerez, too, but then I remembered how every time I saw a blue R32 or S4/RS4 I regretted my color (and engine) choices on the A4 (black) and GTI (silverstone) we have. __________________ AiB LEDs///MS Filter///Hardwired V1///VentureShield///F1 Pinnacle 35%///IND Reflectors///BMW Performance Grills
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Korrmuraan Winning at Life ;) 10 Rep 87 Posts Drives: Loaded 335i E93 Join Date: May 2008 Location: New to Central FL The drivers here suck! iTrader: (0)	SG looks flat in that pic... IB, however, manages to impress in any light __________________
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02-24-2009, 05:15 AM	#10
Samifumi Private First Class 6 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nederland, Texas iTrader: (0)	Albeit not side by side, here are some photos of an M3 in LeMans Blue. I prefer this blue to the Interlagos, but both are nice. Attached Images
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graider Colonel 35 Rep 2,406 Posts Drives: py/kiwi e46 m3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	blue is nice, but I'm still debating if it is something I can live with everyday. I'm leaning toward black for the new m. But I would go IB over lemans for sure.
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Diamond Skyline Lieutenant 57 Rep 568 Posts Drives: JDM Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (4)	The first E92 M3 I drove was Interlagos Blue.. It was freshly waxed and on a bright sunny day.. the color was so vivid and beautiful and had so much depth to it you could gaze at it for hours Not to mention all the looks I got driving it around.. esp from the Blue/Gold STIs.. it was priceless I personally prefer to be more discrete (reason I got jerez) but IB is an AMAZING color.. you won't regret it __________________ '11 JCW Mini (Soon) '08 FX35 Sport (Current) '08 E92 M3 (Sold) '04 G35 Coupe (Sold)
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03-26-2009, 05:14 AM	#14
DCMETRO22Z Lieutenant 36 Rep 422 Posts Drives: Feet Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Massy 91 iTrader: (0)	Interlagos Has some drop of Purple. Le Mans is pure Blue. The next logical paint after interlagos is Velvet Blue Individual, wich is truly purple. Interlagos can be seen has a mix between Velvet and Le Mans
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King Tut NASA SpecE30 Racer 82 Rep 1,307 Posts Drives: 2006 Honda S2000 TT3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL iTrader: (2)	It really all comes down to if you like the purple hint in Interlagos or not. I have yet to get the chance to put my Le Mans blue next to an Interlagos, but I keep looking for the opportunity. Remember that most people have never seen Le Mans blue since it is only on the 2009s so it isn't as popular yet. I will post this one picture to try and sway you to Le Mans Blue : __________________ King Tut 2012 BMW M3 Individual: Sold lsb.ridedomain.com 1987 BMW 325is SpecE30: spece30.ridedomain.com 2009 BMW M3 Coupe: Sold e92.ridedomain.com
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midlifecrisis Major 807 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: 2017 X5 35d, 2019 230i X Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	This thread has been up for over a month and still no pictures of IB and LMB together. I'm beginning to think we don't see the two side-by-side for the same reason we never see Clark Kent and Superman together.
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cue03 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 04 X5 4.8is Lemans Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: S. Florida iTrader: (0)	Maybe someone can track down a lemans blue X5 4.8is or M5 or something and compare with IB. Might be easier to come by. Just a thought.
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Bullitt 2496 Private First Class 5 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 07 E92 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	King Tut - do you have a pic head on so you can see the CF roof... im curious how it matches w/ the Le Mans.
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