A quick visit to BMW dealer in Abu Dhabi (Joy of Colors!)

manni22gp · 05-21-2017, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewc89

naw, pretty sure the X6 and X3 are ac schnitzer. guess they sell those at the dealerships over there cause they got money to burn.

Hi andrewc89.

You are correct, they are AC Schnitzer items. Customers here want unique products, hence we give them what they cannot get elsewhere - customized BMW's, MINI's and Rolls-Royces. We simply understand our customers' needs. It's the recipe to our success.

manni22gp · 05-21-2017, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Brasko

Looks more blue than San Marino. Crazy how they added the matching color detail to the ZCP Triple 6's.

Hi Brasko.

It is San Marino Blue.

My guys are real experts - I can customize away with excellent workmanship. I give them the brief and they make it happen with fantastic results.

manni22gp · 05-21-2017, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by knifegun

WOW. Almost seems like the builds were randomized w/o any thought to whether interior colors go with the exterior color.

Hi knifegun.

Not at all - every single car has a massive amount of thought taken into consideration when being conceptualized - consider that we have customers that enjoy the finer things in life - why should they settle for the mundane? It's certainly not for everyone but every car finds its buyer.

manni22gp · 05-21-2017, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 954MM

What color is this?!

Hi 954MM.

This is Speed Yellow.

ciaranob · 05-21-2017, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by manni22gp

Hi ciaranob.

It's a manhart full carbon bonnet - I customized it by painting it and leaving the vents in carbon.

Ah figured it was 3rd party

Here is my Exotics Tuning CF hood - did the exact same i.e. painted with CF fins - really happy with final look, understated but almost factory look.

Kh4N · 05-21-2017, 03:48 PM

good pics!

Bamaben · 05-21-2017, 03:55 PM

Sick, as in nauseating.

NV GUNS · 05-21-2017, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by manni22gp

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Originally Posted by NV GUNS

I spent some time in the UAE and the National speed limit there is 80kph. I was in the wealthy part of Dubai where you see rolls and super cars going no where fast. must be nice to have the cash for the cars that you can't really go fast. but great pics of the dealer. but did not see a M760..

Hi NV GUNS.

You must have been at another UAE.

The speed limit on freeways is 120km/h but with a 20km/h grace - so as long as you do not exceed 140km/h all is well with the world.

The 20km/h grace applies to all speed limits in all areas as well - ie, inside built-up areas where the limit may be 60km/h, it is in fact 80km/h.

Also, generally speaking, this is a car mad country, which is great if you are a petrol-head such as we are! So it's a match made to be. People definitely do not drive slowly - the opposite is the reality.

Not meaning to crash your post, just clarifying.

Sorry the info I got was from a ill-informed taxi driver. thank you for the correction.

ny325 · 05-21-2017, 07:17 PM

Interesting colors. The I8 is my choice, However, in a different color.

ny325 · 05-21-2017, 07:19 PM

I agree, the current 7 is ugly. Especially with the hockey stick on the side.

manni22gp · 05-22-2017, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ciaranob

Ah figured it was 3rd party

Here is my Exotics Tuning CF hood - did the exact same i.e. painted with CF fins - really happy with final look, understated but almost factory look.

Hi ciaranob.

That is spectacular! I like it.

Germanauto · 05-22-2017, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ny325

I agree, the current 7 is ugly. Especially with the hockey stick on the side.

The front is a mess too. The kidneys are oversized and resemble the buck teeth of a mole rat. That and the the lights connecting to the kidneys makes the whole thing look blocky and truck-like. Also, the tail lights look Asian and not at all sleek like those of the E38 and LCI E65.

Overall it's just as boring as the F01 but with some added ugly touches like the hockey stick and blocky front end.

Combine that with the yawn-inducing interior and it's no wonder sales have been slow. The next Lexus LS is gonna eat it up.

ny325 · 05-22-2017, 11:50 PM

The rear of the 7 is bad, especially the exhaust. There too big. BMW is trying way too hard to give the current models some style. However, It's having a negative effect. The more curves, busy headlights, and chrome accents, it has the uglier the cars look. Stick with simplicity of the older generation BMWs. Those cars age well, and are classy. BMW, less is more.

Deluxx3 · 05-23-2017, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by manni22gp

Hi Deluxx3.

I am assuming you mean the Twilight Purple M3.

Oh I didn't know the name of it so I assumed it was techno violet from the e36 days.

brad850csi · 05-29-2017, 01:08 AM

Manni, any chance you can put up some more pictures of the wing on the various 6 series cars? Is it the Alpina 'heckspoiler'?

manni22gp · 05-29-2017, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by brad850csi

Manni, any chance you can put up some more pictures of the wing on the various 6 series cars? Is it the Alpina 'heckspoiler'?

Hi Brad.

Yes, it is the Alpina spoiler - I had to modify it to fit the convertible boot-shape. Where there is a will, there is a way!

brad850csi · 05-30-2017, 02:44 PM

Cool, thanks for that! Have you ever had the Hamann rear lip fitted to a car?

MickyD'bo · 05-30-2017, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Meher

Thanks for sharing !

Amazing colours !

Which blue is this one ? San Marino ?

Is this an Individual colour ?

I'm loving the blue with red? Amazing combo whatever it is.

MickyD'bo · 05-30-2017, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MackyDobbo_Dobster_D'BO

I'm loving the blue with red? Amazing combo whatever it is.

I'll troll myself. Sorry.

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