(E90) Official Black Sapphire Metallic E90 Thread

Artz 330 · 08-17-2006, 11:37 PM

My SB met.

MonacoBimm · 08-17-2006, 11:40 PM

M Sport suspension? Wow, whats the difference?

9c1 · 08-18-2006, 12:39 AM

M sport suspension consists of:

Lower ride height (M sport springs lowers the car by approx 1.5")
Different rate (firmer) shock absorbers and I think different diameter sway bars.

The ride quality on the 18" wheels is firm but not uncomfortable on Sydney's poor roads but the car does have heavier steering (and a pronounced tramlining effect) compared with a standard E90 on 16" wheels (they gave me a loan car for a few days while I was waiting for mine).

I've now heard that in some markets the previously standard equipment M sport suspension is now listed as an option in the M sport package because of customer complaints about the firmness of the ride (especially on the optional 18" wheels).

remmib · 08-18-2006, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 9c1

M sport suspension consists of:

Lower ride height (M sport springs lowers the car by approx 1.5").

Think you mean 1.5 cm

9c1 · 08-20-2006, 06:45 AM

Sorry - use to talking in inches. You're right, it's 1.5cms.

Here's a couple more pics for the thread.

remmib · 08-20-2006, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 9c1

Sorry - use to talking in inches. You're right, it's 1.5cms.

Here's a couple more pics for the thread.

What kind of tint do you have, doesn't look like the OEM tint.

9c1 · 08-20-2006, 06:58 AM

It's 35% tint all round installed by the dealer.

remmib · 08-20-2006, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 9c1

It's 35% tint all round installed by the dealer.

Ok, looks good

MonacoBimm · 08-21-2006, 11:21 PM

People who have sapphire black. Be careful with the damn paint. For me its the most delicate paint there is. It is so susceptible even for our hand nails. Its getting to be a headache. My car is almost 2 months old and im going to be waxing and polishing it in a few days for the first time. Because of the swirls marks. You can even scratch it by passing your nails just to feel it.

HappyG · 08-22-2006, 01:48 AM

I second that MonacoBimm...while clean, the vehicle looks immaculate, but it's hard to maintain. I've washed and waxed my car about 4x since I took delivery in July. I already see a few hairline scratches here and there, but I'm trying not to be too anal and just enjoy the car as a whole. Regardless, if you drive it on the road, it will get hurt.
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NFS · 09-01-2006, 05:20 PM

Well ... it'll probably never be this shiny again ... so here's the new car on her first day .....

Antinontoxic · 11-01-2006, 12:04 PM

From http://gallery.henriluoma.net/SCFF06

Norsk · 11-08-2006, 11:58 PM

+1

just4kickz · 11-09-2006, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artz 330

My SB met.

hawt sause

just4kickz · 11-09-2006, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Antinontoxic

From http://gallery.henriluoma.net/SCFF06

wow... that is beautiful!

Norsk · 11-14-2006, 05:25 PM

Having some fun ... Still tweaking for better resolution.

AH · 11-29-2006, 03:45 AM

Black Sapphire rules !!!

bm-bol1 · 11-29-2006, 02:16 PM

Great Pictures love the color

Does any body have Black Saphire OEM Side Skirt for Sale?

kenlor · 12-05-2006, 06:01 PM

I forgot to post my picture!

Born May 2006: Black Saphire 330xi with all the bells, all the whistles (just not Sirius!)

RPSXR · 02-04-2007, 12:18 PM

My New Pride And Joy:

NFS · 02-05-2007, 05:35 AM

Nice ... it's like my cars oil burning twin (see post 78)

RPSXR · 02-05-2007, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by needforspeed

Nice ... it's like my cars oil burning twin (see post 78)

HAHA I like you're taste !!!

08-17-2006, 11:37 PM	#67
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08-17-2006, 11:40 PM	#68
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08-18-2006, 12:39 AM	#69
9c1 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 32 Posts Drives: E90 M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	M sport suspension M sport suspension consists of: Lower ride height (M sport springs lowers the car by approx 1.5") Different rate (firmer) shock absorbers and I think different diameter sway bars. The ride quality on the 18" wheels is firm but not uncomfortable on Sydney's poor roads but the car does have heavier steering (and a pronounced tramlining effect) compared with a standard E90 on 16" wheels (they gave me a loan car for a few days while I was waiting for mine). I've now heard that in some markets the previously standard equipment M sport suspension is now listed as an option in the M sport package because of customer complaints about the firmness of the ride (especially on the optional 18" wheels).
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08-20-2006, 06:45 AM	#71
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08-20-2006, 06:58 AM	#73
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08-21-2006, 11:21 PM	#75
MonacoBimm Banned 44 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: Sapp. Black 330i(2nd e90) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Panama City, Panama iTrader: (1)	People who have sapphire black. Be careful with the damn paint. For me its the most delicate paint there is. It is so susceptible even for our hand nails. Its getting to be a headache. My car is almost 2 months old and im going to be waxing and polishing it in a few days for the first time. Because of the swirls marks. You can even scratch it by passing your nails just to feel it.
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08-22-2006, 01:48 AM	#76
HappyG Major 47 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330i / 6SP Join Date: May 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I second that MonacoBimm...while clean, the vehicle looks immaculate, but it's hard to maintain. I've washed and waxed my car about 4x since I took delivery in July. I already see a few hairline scratches here and there, but I'm trying not to be too anal and just enjoy the car as a whole. Regardless, if you drive it on the road, it will get hurt. ________ Free wordpress themes Last edited by HappyG; 05-17-2011 at 03:28 AM..
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09-01-2006, 05:20 PM	#77
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11-01-2006, 12:04 PM	#78
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11-14-2006, 05:25 PM	#82
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11-29-2006, 03:45 AM	#83
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11-29-2006, 02:16 PM	#84
bm-bol1 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 06 E90 330i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern CA. iTrader: (0)	Great Pictures love the color Does any body have Black Saphire OEM Side Skirt for Sale?
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12-05-2006, 06:01 PM	#85
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02-04-2007, 12:18 PM	#86
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02-05-2007, 05:35 AM	#87
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