Official Bernina Grey Amber Effect Thread

J2045678 · 01-28-2022, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by stevedude68

Got mine today...

Congrats. Me too!

eliphil · 01-29-2022, 10:24 AM

I am still stuck at the port on stop sale but look forward to seeing it soon. The shadowline makes a huge difference

eliphil · 02-06-2022, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by marsb007

I didn't see any threads on the Bernina Grey, so I figured I'd open one for the people that are on the fence with this color. The amber effect does give it a fairly brown/amber undertone in certain lighting situations...

I'm coming out of a Bluestone 5 series. The bluestone is more cool blue/grey. Bernina is more brown.

The M550i is a beast. As expected, gas mileage is fairly low in the city with spirited driving, but I'm impressed with highway mpg. I'm getting about 26 mpg, which is not bad for a car with so much power. The suspension is by far the most compliant I've had, even though I had the DHP on other models. Mine came with the Pirelli P7 All Seasons, as I really don't take advantage of the "performance" set, and I prefer having a square setup which can be rotated. They also tend to last about 20k miles, which is way better than what I was able to get out of the staggered sets in the past.

Interior is the same as prior 5s I've had except this has the ID7, which I was used to from my wife's X5. Overall a nice upgrade, but there's nothing really earth shattering.

I've coded NGHB and LVD and a bunch of other settings already. Seems the active driving pro is slightly better than the prior gen.

I threw some 303 Graphene on there too. Pretty easy to apply. Doesn't really make the car very slick to the touch but it looks good and it'll protect it for a few months at least.

Also installed my Max 360c and Blackvue cameras in there. Very happy with the result as it looks very clean. The 360c is wired to the mirror with a mirror tap and it's on a Blendmount mirror mount. The Blackvue cameras you can't see since it's hidden behind the mirror. SunPass transponder was painted black and it's on the right side of the windshield, once again out of my view.

Tints are 5% all around. 3M Ceramic. Clarity is very good. They have a slight brownish undertone as well, so incidentally they do match the paint in certain lighting conditions. I think they match the car very well, especially with the black rims and shadowline package.

The matte ash wood is also nice. I'm surprised that a lot more dealers don't order it on their cars. When I was making the decision to order I couldn't find one that had it so I could take a look at. It does have a hint of blue, but it's awesome at not being reflective and not picking up fingerprints. I also got the Alcantara headliner and really like it.

I also installed the floating center caps (OEM).

Overall, very happy with the way everything turned out. I probably should have gone with the ceramic controls, maybe in the next one...

Mine will be in this week basically same build and wheels but mine is coming w DHP and ceramic controls. I am adding PFF on front bumper and side mirriors and fusion plus ceramic coating. I am on the fence w the radar mount I have the same detector but the blendmount has not held up in 2 of my cars. I am thinking of a dash mount if I can hide the wires.

modthispny · 02-08-2022, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by J2045678

Congrats. Me too!

have that same interior trim! really spruces up the interior.

J2045678 · 02-08-2022, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by modthispny

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Originally Posted by J2045678

Congrats. Me too!

have that same interior trim! really spruces up the interior.

Thanks. Had a high gloss wood in my last one and the fingerprints drove me crazy. Loving the matte finish.

dippyspit · 02-08-2022, 11:59 PM

Got my 2021 a little over a year ago.

eliphil · 02-10-2022, 06:35 PM

my car just came in and is at the detailer, will post pics over the weekend

eliphil · 02-10-2022, 06:53 PM

I took my kid for a quick spin last night and to the detailer for ceramic and pff today. will send before and after pics shortly. It is a stunning color

eliphil · 02-11-2022, 08:25 PM

Right after PFF on the front bumper, side lights and full ceramic coating Fusion Plus

DNYC1919 · 02-11-2022, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by eliphil

Right after PFF on the front bumper, side lights and full ceramic coating Fusion Plus

Sporty and classy. Nice

eliphil · 02-11-2022, 08:35 PM

I bought the car out of state and it was shipped to me. Just got done w a 2 hour face time demo session w my sale guy. I am exhausted but figured it all out. Very impressive features everywhere

Lennykcol · 02-15-2022, 10:30 PM

2021 540 x drive m sport
Side skirts
Front splitter
35% ceramic tint
Body color reflectors

eliphil · 02-16-2022, 05:11 PM

Nice!!

Bernina5 · 02-17-2022, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lennykcol

2021 540 x drive m sport
Side skirts
Front splitter
35% ceramic tint
Body color reflectors

where in long island brotha, im right in freeport. Car looks great!

Lennykcol · 02-23-2022, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bernina5

where in long island brotha, im right in freeport. Car looks great!

Sorry not in Long Island, I’m in Staten Island

s7bruce · 03-05-2022, 12:10 PM

Finally picked up mine today after a long 4 months wait. Absolutely love this colour & the spec I went with.

DNYC1919 · 03-05-2022, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by s7bruce

Finally picked up mine today. Absolutely love the colour

Bernina is my favorite color as I have the same. Never looks dirty either which is a plus as well.

2022M550i · 03-05-2022, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DNYC1919

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Originally Posted by s7bruce

Finally picked up mine today. Absolutely love the colour

Bernina is my favorite color as I have the same. Never looks dirty either which is a plus as well.

Besides me loving the color, not showing dirt and pollen is a huge bonus

wakebord99 · 03-19-2022, 09:21 PM

Can someone show me their dirty cars?

stevedude68 · 03-29-2022, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by s7bruce

Finally picked up mine today after a long 4 months wait. Absolutely love this colour & the spec I went with.

Nice, looks almost identical to mine, apart from I didn't get the all black grille. Enjoy!!!

eliphil · 03-29-2022, 03:59 PM

congrats mate!

Eddybro · 02-13-2023, 06:15 AM

Just got mine over the weekend. Love the color and the car. Ordering spacers this week.

01-29-2022, 10:24 AM	#134
eliphil Captain 1908 Rep 602 Posts Drives: M550I Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	I am still stuck at the port on stop sale but look forward to seeing it soon. The shadowline makes a huge difference
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02-08-2022, 11:59 PM	#138
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02-10-2022, 06:35 PM	#139
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02-10-2022, 06:53 PM	#140
eliphil Captain 1908 Rep 602 Posts Drives: M550I Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	I took my kid for a quick spin last night and to the detailer for ceramic and pff today. will send before and after pics shortly. It is a stunning color
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02-11-2022, 08:25 PM	#141
eliphil Captain 1908 Rep 602 Posts Drives: M550I Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Right after PFF on the front bumper, side lights and full ceramic coating Fusion Plus Attached Images
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eliphil Captain 1908 Rep 602 Posts Drives: M550I Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	I bought the car out of state and it was shipped to me. Just got done w a 2 hour face time demo session w my sale guy. I am exhausted but figured it all out. Very impressive features everywhere
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02-15-2022, 10:30 PM	#144
Lennykcol Registered 6 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2021 bmw 540 m sport Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Staten Island NY iTrader: (0)	2021 540 x drive m sport Side skirts Front splitter 35% ceramic tint Body color reflectors Attached Images
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02-16-2022, 05:11 PM	#145
eliphil Captain 1908 Rep 602 Posts Drives: M550I Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Nice!!
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s7bruce New Member 5 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW 5 Series Touring Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Finally picked up mine today after a long 4 months wait. Absolutely love this colour & the spec I went with. Attached Images Last edited by s7bruce; 03-06-2022 at 02:13 PM..
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03-19-2022, 09:21 PM	#151
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03-29-2022, 03:59 PM	#153
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02-13-2023, 06:15 AM	#154
Eddybro Captain 553 Rep 822 Posts Drives: Melbourne e90 and SG e92 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Just got mine over the weekend. Love the color and the car. Ordering spacers this week. Attached Images __________________ Previous - '11 E90 M3 6MT Stripper Full Cloth Current- GT3RS,MR e90 and SG E92 Comp
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