Melbourne Red 335i Sportline

zMpower08 · 06-28-2012, 06:21 PM

Hey guys,

As my username suggests, I am coming to the F30 community from the Z4M community. I just recently moved to FL and need a practical car that actually has trunk space. So far I am loving the car! Its suspension and brakes are a tad soft compared to the M but its still been a great car so far and just as fun to drive.

Sorry for the crappy iPhone pics and the slightly dirty car. Just drove from NJ to FL so its had quite a few run ins with bugs.

328i4me · 06-28-2012, 06:55 PM

FotiosF90M5 · 06-28-2012, 06:59 PM

Gorgeous!!

MB330 · 06-28-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 328i4me

+1! Remind my childhood dream

jk

mdsbuc · 06-28-2012, 07:42 PM

Sweet! There's nuthin' like a roadtrip in a new car.

omarliendo · 06-28-2012, 10:15 PM

Nice car! That's the exact one i ordered in MT!

Let me ask you, what tint % did you install on side windows?

zMpower08 · 06-28-2012, 10:28 PM

thanks for all the nice comments!

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Originally Posted by topgear66

Nice car! That's the exact one i ordered in MT!

Let me ask you, what tint % did you install on side windows?

I got formula one pinnacle tint 15% on the rear windows and 30% on the fronts. Just had it installed today and it was definitely a good call.

Alpine F31 · 06-28-2012, 10:45 PM

That looks damn good. I love Melbourne Red.

cavm335i · 06-28-2012, 11:18 PM

Currently have an 07 with crimson red and I really love the darker Melbourne

dmontic71 · 06-29-2012, 12:08 AM

Nice car! Maybe get a BMW front plate now that you don't have need for the front plate holder...

ZMM_OMG · 06-29-2012, 01:31 AM

Congrats on the new car!

How long have you had it? Seems to be one of the early production cars since it has the front plate mount.

zMpower08 · 06-29-2012, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMM_OMG

Congrats on the new car!

How long have you had it? Seems to be one of the early production cars since it has the front plate mount.

I've actually only had the car for three days now. It was the only car that the vehicle locator at the dealer could find that had most of the options/colors that I was interested in. Leased the car at Orange County BMW in NY and they had to bring it down from the dealership in Sudburry MA. I take it I'm stuck with that mount unless the whole bumper is replaced?

metrickid · 06-29-2012, 07:56 AM

Really nice looking car. Waiting for my Melbourne red to arrive. It is a pity that you americans get the reflectors on the front bumper, orange and red doesn't mix well. Easy fix though.

ZMM_OMG · 06-29-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by zMpower08

I've actually only had the car for three days now. It was the only car that the vehicle locator at the dealer could find that had most of the options/colors that I was interested in. Leased the car at Orange County BMW in NY and they had to bring it down from the dealership in Sudburry MA. I take it I'm stuck with that mount unless the whole bumper is replaced?

Sounds like you had a nice road trip home.

I tried to find the thread regarding the removal of the front plate mount, but didn't have much luck. From my understanding, there are 6 - 8 screws holding the mount in. If you wanted to ditch the mount, you'd need to remove the bumper, unscrew the mount, then have the holes sealed and re-painted.

Of course... you could always replace the whole thing with an M-Sport front bumper!

zMpower08 · 06-29-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMM_OMG

Sounds like you had a nice road trip home.

I tried to find the thread regarding the removal of the front plate mount, but didn't have much luck. From my understanding, there are 6 - 8 screws holding the mount in. If you wanted to ditch the mount, you'd need to remove the bumper, unscrew the mount, then have the holes sealed and re-painted.

Of course... you could always replace the whole thing with an M-Sport front bumper!

That M bumper is pretty sweet haha. If I end up removing it, I will probably go the patching route. The mount doesn't really bother me though since it is matched to the rest of the paint. The reflectors will have to go though.

robin147 · 06-29-2012, 02:51 PM

Not bad at all!

ALPINE6SPD · 06-29-2012, 04:17 PM

Melboune is the best of the bright reds BMW has ever made IMO. It also looks better on the F30 than on the e9X M3's Very similar to the metallic red on the Mazda RX-8 actually. I think it was called velocity red.

zMpower08 · 06-29-2012, 04:33 PM

I really do like the Melbourne Red a lot. My last car was Imola Red which was also a great color. BMW has done a nice job with the brighter colors lately.

DerekS · 06-29-2012, 05:03 PM

You sure have a great looking F30 !!!

Hopefully, you won't be tempted to ruin it by adding those horrid black alloy wheels. Your factory Style 397 Sportline wheels look fabulous with Melbourne red.

zMpower08 · 06-30-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DerekS

You sure have a great looking F30 !!!

Hopefully, you won't be tempted to ruin it by adding those horrid black alloy wheels. Your factory Style 397 Sportline wheels look fabulous with Melbourne red.

The 397s will be staying haha they look great. never really was a big fan of black wheels.

malc410326 · 06-30-2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dmontic71

Nice car! Maybe get a BMW front plate now that you don't have need for the front plate holder...

+1

This is an option I'm also considering for our Bimmer, but the M-Sport Bumper is starting to look like the best option

Nice looking Bimmer you got there zMpower08.

Blue_Sky · 07-01-2012, 01:09 PM

Beautiful color, enjoy. I also just placed my F30 order in Melbourne Red.

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zMpower08 Private 8 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 335i Sportline Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pensacola, FL iTrader: (0)	Melbourne Red 335i Sportline Hey guys, As my username suggests, I am coming to the F30 community from the Z4M community. I just recently moved to FL and need a practical car that actually has trunk space. So far I am loving the car! Its suspension and brakes are a tad soft compared to the M but its still been a great car so far and just as fun to drive. Sorry for the crappy iPhone pics and the slightly dirty car. Just drove from NJ to FL so its had quite a few run ins with bugs. Attached Images __________________ 2008 M Roadster [SOLD] (Imola Red/Imola Red/Madeira Trim): Stubby Antenna, CDV delete, ZHP Knob, RE Transmission Mounts, RE SSK (Removed) 2012 335i Sportline (Melbourne Red/Black): Formula One Pinnacle Tint 15%R/30%F Last edited by zMpower08; 06-29-2012 at 10:48 PM..
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ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 156 Rep 10,411 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	Melboune is the best of the bright reds BMW has ever made IMO. It also looks better on the F30 than on the e9X M3's Very similar to the metallic red on the Mazda RX-8 actually. I think it was called velocity red. __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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zMpower08 Private 8 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 335i Sportline Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pensacola, FL iTrader: (0)	I really do like the Melbourne Red a lot. My last car was Imola Red which was also a great color. BMW has done a nice job with the brighter colors lately. __________________ 2008 M Roadster [SOLD] (Imola Red/Imola Red/Madeira Trim): Stubby Antenna, CDV delete, ZHP Knob, RE Transmission Mounts, RE SSK (Removed) 2012 335i Sportline (Melbourne Red/Black): Formula One Pinnacle Tint 15%R/30%F
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Blue_Sky Enlisted Member 33 Rep 47 Posts Drives: -- Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Beautiful color, enjoy. I also just placed my F30 order in Melbourne Red.
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