Official DARK GRAPHITE METALLIC thread

kennyzm · 03-12-2021, 08:43 AM

A couple of photos of my BMW 530e Sophisto Grey Metalic.

Better pictures in sunlight will come. The colour really shift's depending on the outside light.

Sophisto540 · 03-12-2021, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Cabbage

Why are you mad? Sophisto Grey is the European version of dark graphite grey.

Sophisto540 · 03-12-2021, 01:10 PM

I've seen a ton of posts about folks using foam guns so I broke down and got one. These photos are the result. On a side note this Foam King gun works okay but it definitely doesn't turn a regular hose into anything close to high pressure. Will have to try it on a buddy's pressure washer.

Bornsteij · 03-24-2021, 06:48 PM

'18 540i xDrive M Sport

Mods:
De-badged
50% LLumar CTX tint
Blue caliper paint
648m wheels w/ Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 255/35/20 front & 295/30/20 rear

Upcoming:
Body color painted 51-19-2-414-144 M Performance Rear Spoiler

Kingy69 · 04-03-2021, 11:33 AM

Here's my LCI Sophisto Grey (UK), had for just under a month and still learning.

Opted for the MSport Pro Pack and added the shadowline above the headlights.

Oh, and went for Cognac and Piano Black Trim, my car my choice

NNJCarGuy · 04-03-2021, 12:07 PM

Finally had good enough weather here in New Jersey to take some proper photos of my car. Proud to add to the list!

Wheels are by Stance SF03, Gloss black with tinted face. Upgraded cross drilled brakes completed this project perfectly.

Leo from Vibe Motors went far and beyond to get me these beauties in record time. After shopping around it was a no brainer to go with Leo and Vibe - 100% great customer service! Constant and quick replies to questions.

bluzbra · 06-06-2021, 05:22 PM

Haven't seen too many LCI dark graphite M550's out there so thought I'd share some of mine that I just picked up yesterday.

540iSUP · 06-27-2021, 05:23 PM

Some quick shots

kennyzm · 06-29-2021, 02:12 AM

530e Xdrive Touring

Duane_in_Chicago · 09-24-2021, 09:23 AM

My dark gray metallic 504i M Sport just went into production today after waiting a month of no status on the Track My BMW board.

Duane_in_Chicago · 09-25-2021, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingy69

Here's my LCI Sophisto Grey (UK), had for just under a month and still learning.

Opted for the MSport Pro Pack and added the shadowline above the headlights.

Oh, and went for Cognac and Piano Black Trim, my car my choice

It looks very sophisticated and even better looking than the image they use in "Build My BMW." I just ordered the same, thanks for the preview!

HerkHealer · 10-12-2021, 03:58 PM

Here are a few.

Sophisto540 · 10-16-2021, 05:07 PM

Made a few modifications since my last post and gave it a quick wash today.
1. Added an Armytrix exhaust and Evolution Raceworks downpipe.
2. Swapped out the rear diffuser to the gloss black M5 style.
3. Removed the active grill and wrapped the v-bars with blue PVC pieces.
4. Coded Apple CarPlay

Still waiting on my new Avant Garde M580R wheels in dark graphite and the installation of my Dinan springs.

willin11 · 10-28-2021, 08:50 AM

Your mods are tastefully done. Nice job man

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Originally Posted by Sophisto540

Made a few modifications since my last post and gave it a quick wash today.
1. Added an Armytrix exhaust and Evolution Raceworks downpipe.
2. Swapped out the rear diffuser to the gloss black M5 style.
3. Removed the active grill and wrapped the v-bars with blue PVC pieces.
4. Coded Apple CarPlay

Still waiting on my new Avant Garde M580R wheels in dark graphite and the installation of my Dinan springs.

540iSUP · 11-12-2021, 01:56 AM

Got new wheels and tires and added some Carbon Fiber. Quick shots on the way back home from Las Vegas.

kennyzm · 11-12-2021, 02:26 AM

The family transporter 😊🚙

Sophisto540 · 11-12-2021, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 540iSUP

Got new wheels and tires and added some Carbon Fiber. Quick shots on the way back home from Las Vegas.

Are those carbon fiber trim pieces on the brake ducts? If so, where did you get some that fit? I've tried Autotecknic and RW Carbon. Both wouldn't work.

540iSUP · 11-16-2021, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sophisto540

Quote:

Originally Posted by 540iSUP

Got new wheels and tires and added some Carbon Fiber. Quick shots on the way back home from Las Vegas.

Are those carbon fiber trim pieces on the brake ducts? If so, where did you get some that fit? I've tried Autotecknic and RW Carbon. Both wouldn't work.

Yes, Carbon Fiber Brake ducts are from Autoteknic. The clips seemed a bit loose, but with some 3M tape they fit fine.

Cabbage · 11-16-2021, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyzm

The family transporter 😊🚙

Looks great!

Duane_in_Chicago · 12-07-2021, 10:01 AM

540i M-Sport. The photos don't do justice to how beautiful this car is in real life.

Duane_in_Chicago · 12-07-2021, 11:35 AM

Hohoho! My early Christmas Present

LookBothWays · 12-07-2021, 03:36 PM

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Hohoho! My early Christmas Present

This is so very close to my spec.

I may change my wheels from jet black to these it's hard to tell by pictures alone. I was drawn to the jet black wheels and while looking at a picture it reminded of a cop car and it's hard to unsee. I'm sure I'd like either but also sure I'd prefer one or the other slightly more.

03-12-2021, 08:43 AM	#67
kennyzm Private 164 Rep 71 Posts Drives: BMW 530e xdrive touring Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	A couple of photos of my BMW 530e Sophisto Grey Metalic. Better pictures in sunlight will come. The colour really shift's depending on the outside light. Attached Images
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03-12-2021, 01:10 PM	#69
Sophisto540 Private First Class 92 Rep 122 Posts Drives: BMW 540i Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Sneads Ferry, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW 540i [0.00]	I've seen a ton of posts about folks using foam guns so I broke down and got one. These photos are the result. On a side note this Foam King gun works okay but it definitely doesn't turn a regular hose into anything close to high pressure. Will have to try it on a buddy's pressure washer. Attached Images
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03-24-2021, 06:48 PM	#70
Bornsteij New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2018 330i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	'18 540i xDrive M Sport Mods: De-badged 50% LLumar CTX tint Blue caliper paint 648m wheels w/ Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 255/35/20 front & 295/30/20 rear Upcoming: Body color painted 51-19-2-414-144 M Performance Rear Spoiler Attached Images
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04-03-2021, 11:33 AM	#71
Kingy69 Registered 5 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2021 G30 530D Msport Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Sophisto Grey Here's my LCI Sophisto Grey (UK), had for just under a month and still learning. Opted for the MSport Pro Pack and added the shadowline above the headlights. Oh, and went for Cognac and Piano Black Trim, my car my choice Attached Images
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04-03-2021, 12:07 PM	#72
NNJCarGuy BMW for Life 88 Rep 350 Posts Drives: 2018 M550 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: North New Jersey iTrader: (0)	2018 M550 With Stance Wheels Finally had good enough weather here in New Jersey to take some proper photos of my car. Proud to add to the list! Wheels are by Stance SF03, Gloss black with tinted face. Upgraded cross drilled brakes completed this project perfectly. Leo from Vibe Motors went far and beyond to get me these beauties in record time. After shopping around it was a no brainer to go with Leo and Vibe - 100% great customer service! Constant and quick replies to questions. Attached Images __________________ 2018 M550 - Current ///1998 M3/4 Sold /// 2013 E93 M3 Sold 2000 540i 6 speed, 2006 X5 4.8, 2009 335 Convertible 2011 X5 50i, 2000 K1200RS - *All gone*
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06-06-2021, 05:22 PM	#73
bluzbra Lieutenant 269 Rep 466 Posts Drives: '21 M550i / '20 X5 40i Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Haven't seen too many LCI dark graphite M550's out there so thought I'd share some of mine that I just picked up yesterday. Attached Images __________________ Current BMWs - '21 M550i Bernina Grey/Black Nappa, '20 X5 sDrive40i xLine Alpine White/Coffee Extended Merino Past BMWs - '20 740i, '20 X3M, '19 540i M-Sport, '19 440i GC M-Sport, '18 M3 Comp., '18 X5 sDrive35i, '18 340i, '17 X3 sDrive28i, '15 335i xDrive Sport Line, '14 428i Coupe
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06-27-2021, 05:23 PM	#74
540iSUP Captain 704 Rep 801 Posts Drives: G30, E36 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Some quick shots Attached Images
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06-29-2021, 02:12 AM	#75
kennyzm Private 164 Rep 71 Posts Drives: BMW 530e xdrive touring Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	530e Xdrive Touring Attached Images
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10-12-2021, 03:58 PM	#78
HerkHealer Lieutenant Colonel 1716 Rep 1,636 Posts Drives: G30/M550 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Nashua NH iTrader: (0)	Few fall shots from 10/12/2021 in New Hampshire Here are a few. Attached Images
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10-16-2021, 05:07 PM	#79
Sophisto540 Private First Class 92 Rep 122 Posts Drives: BMW 540i Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Sneads Ferry, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW 540i [0.00]	Made a few modifications since my last post and gave it a quick wash today. 1. Added an Armytrix exhaust and Evolution Raceworks downpipe. 2. Swapped out the rear diffuser to the gloss black M5 style. 3. Removed the active grill and wrapped the v-bars with blue PVC pieces. 4. Coded Apple CarPlay Still waiting on my new Avant Garde M580R wheels in dark graphite and the installation of my Dinan springs. Attached Images
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11-12-2021, 02:26 AM	#82
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12-07-2021, 10:01 AM	#86
Duane_in_Chicago Private 23 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW 540i Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I just received my 2022 Dark Graphite Metallic 540i M-Sport. The photos don't do justice to how beautiful this car is in real life. Attached Images
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