Glacier Silver (2014) color on Red?

Tom (Atl) · 06-24-2013, 09:24 PM

What do you guys think of this color combo?
It's a new for 2014 color, and the BMW configurator doesn't show very good pictures of the car.

Are there any actual pictures of one in existence?

nicknaz · 06-24-2013, 09:54 PM

I believe the new F30 3er comes in that color combo, so you can use that to check out the colors in person.

I wouldn't get that for my own vehicles due to personal preference but I think that white and silver are the best exterior colors to go with a red interior

jparnes1 · 06-24-2013, 10:06 PM

If it works for this Z8, it'll work for you. I would kill for this car. Also beware, the red they offer in the Z4 is not true red, it's a coral red which is rather orangy in my opinion and I don't care for it.

keepittrill · 06-24-2013, 10:39 PM

Silver is a crime.

mbetoni · 06-25-2013, 10:07 AM

If you're a fan of motorsport in general or are familiar with the history of motorsport, it may interest you to learn that white/silver over something in the reddish brown family (there were many variations based on constructor & leather choice) are the traditional colors of German racing cars. By nation, it breaks down like this (exterior):

Germany: White (later Silver)
Italy: Red
Britain: Green
France: Blue

Added much later
USA: Blue w/ White Stripes
Japan: White w/ Red (sun or stripes)

FWIW

mitchs_z4 · 06-25-2013, 10:52 AM

here's an F30 with the color combo if you scroll down...

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=777488

keepittrill · 06-25-2013, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbetoni

If you're a fan of motorsport in general or are familiar with the history of motorsport, it may interest you to learn that white/silver over something in the reddish brown family (there were many variations based on constructor & leather choice) are the traditional colors of German racing cars. By nation, it breaks down like this (exterior):

Germany: White (later Silver)
Italy: Red
Britain: Green
France: Blue

Added much later
USA: Blue w/ White Stripes
Japan: White w/ Red (sun or stripes)

FWIW

Silver is still a crime.

Lurcher · 06-25-2013, 11:12 PM

http://www.miniofplano.com/VehicleDe...-TX/1985977243

very striking, was my second choice, but a red exterior won out......

Alpha_Zulu · 06-26-2013, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom (Atl)

What do you guys think of this color combo?
It's a new for 2014 color, and the BMW configurator doesn't show very good pictures of the car.

Are there any actual pictures of one in existence?

Silver with red looks hot. What is also good is Space Grey + red and Alpine White + red.

wmandra · 07-31-2013, 09:49 PM

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

Combination looks awesome - especially since this is a pic of my Z4

Brookside · 08-05-2013, 09:14 AM

Here you go..2014 35i in glacier silver. I think it looks pretty good- not my fav-but a nice alternative to mineral grey.

I'd be tempted, if it were my choice, to put a black top on it just to stand out a little more from the people who are opting to get silver.
Coral red interior is an outstanding choice.
Go for it.

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keepittrill Banned 30 Rep 575 Posts Drives: "Daddy-bought" 2010 Z4 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Phoenix, Arizona iTrader: (0)	Silver is a crime.
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mbetoni First Lieutenant 19 Rep 317 Posts Drives: 2014 Z435is Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	If you're a fan of motorsport in general or are familiar with the history of motorsport, it may interest you to learn that white/silver over something in the reddish brown family (there were many variations based on constructor & leather choice) are the traditional colors of German racing cars. By nation, it breaks down like this (exterior): Germany: White (later Silver) Italy: Red Britain: Green France: Blue Added much later USA: Blue w/ White Stripes Japan: White w/ Red (sun or stripes) FWIW
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mitchs_z4 New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive30i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Madisonville, La iTrader: (0)	here's an F30 with the color combo if you scroll down... http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=777488
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Lurcher Captain 75 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 2012 z4 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Buford, GA (right side of ATL) iTrader: (0)	Here is red with titanium silver exterior http://www.miniofplano.com/VehicleDe...-TX/1985977243 very striking, was my second choice, but a red exterior won out......
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wmandra Track Addict 99 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2010 328i, 2014 Z4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ, USA iTrader: (0)	https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater Combination looks awesome - especially since this is a pic of my Z4 __________________ Driver, Ratchet Head Racing #93 BMW Z4 Club Organizer, Garden State Euros Motorsport Division 2014 Glacier Silver Z4 28i M Sport - See the build thread: http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=950367
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Brookside Major 244 Rep 1,136 Posts Drives: 2016 228i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: KCMO iTrader: (0)	Here you go..2014 35i in glacier silver. I think it looks pretty good- not my fav-but a nice alternative to mineral grey. I'd be tempted, if it were my choice, to put a black top on it just to stand out a little more from the people who are opting to get silver. Coral red interior is an outstanding choice. Go for it.
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