Pic Request... All the different colors of a ZHP

[JupiterBMW]

As a new member, I'm still searching for the perfect ZHP. I've seen mostly alpine white, titanium silver, black, imola red, and silver grey, I think... But after reading the FAQ, I realize there are a BUNCH of different colors that were available...? I'd like to see some others!

So, please post one picture of your car, the official color name, and the year (different colors available in different years..?) I'll start with the car I'm potentially buying..

'05 Sedan, Alpine White.

http://images.autotrader.com/scaler/544/408/images/2012/3/6/317/417/24895300460.317417656.IM1.MAIN.565x421_A.562x421.j pg

[danewilson77]

Imolarot II - 2/2004 production date.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6745222971_4452b26707_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6745222971/)
Imola Driveway 1.22.12 Rear (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6745222971/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

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[elric]

Year: 2003
Color: Imolarot II

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee123/elrice36/IMG_0370.jpg

[danewilson77]

Also... Fyi.... Colors are the last entry in the FAQ.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1789-Frequently-Asked-Questions-(FAQ)-About-the-BMW-E46-330-ZHP-Performance-Package-Option&p=36336

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[JupiterBMW]

Yes, I read all that, but have had a hard time finding pics of those actual colors.. It was that section of the FAQ that made me realize there are a ton of other colors available...

[danewilson77]

Yes, I read all that, but have had a hard time finding pics of those actual colors.. It was that section of the FAQ that made me realize there are a ton of other colors available...

OK. Just wanted to ensure you found the FAQ Sir. Very good.

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[JupiterBMW]

Yes, I did! Trying not to be too much of a noob! :D

[Nomar06]

Orient Blau on 2003....

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/CIMG3615.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/CIMG3648.jpg

[danewilson77]

There are no noobs Heya!

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[Hermes]

As a new member, I'm still searching for the perfect ZHP. I've seen mostly alpine white, titanium silver, black, imola red, and silver grey, I think... But after reading the FAQ, I realize there are a BUNCH of different colors that were available...? I'd like to see some others!

So, please post one picture of your car, the official color name, and the year (different colors available in different years..?)

AFAIK all the colors were available throughout the production run and (with the exception of Imola) are all available on non-ZHP E46's. The only ones that will be rare are the Individual colors that had to be special ordered from the factory ($5000 extra). There is a member on here with an Individual Dakar on Grey vert but that's the only non standard color that I've seen.

[WOLFN8TR]

2005 Sparkling Graphite Metallic


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[Pip]

AFAIK all the colors were available throughout the production run and (with the exception of Imola) are all available on non-ZHP E46's. The only ones that will be rare are the Individual colors that had to be special ordered from the factory ($5000 extra). There is a member on here with an Individual Dakar on Grey vert but that's the only non standard color that I've seen.

O RLy? I'd love to see a pic of the Dakar on Grey vert.


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[Hermes]

O RLy? I'd love to see a pic of the Dakar on Grey vert.

Sorry, after looking it was actually Dakar on Black

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x410/endurance11/HPIM1395-1.jpg

[Pip]

Cool looking car in a unique color. I've seen a laguna seca blue m3 and puke yellow green m3 at work (don't know the name for that one). Until you mentioned it I didn't even know Dakar was available cuz I thought it was an e36 thing. It would look better with some black trim :)


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[JupiterBMW]

Hmm, thanks for all the replies..

Dakar Yellow- pretty cool to see something so rare... Although, not for me... A little too loud for my taste!

Sparkling Graphite is a nice color, the same color (roughly) as my current car... So, I would go for it, but I'd like a change if possible... Is this 'Silbergrau' that I see in some sigs? I'm trying to correspond the English/German color names...

Orient Blue! Your car is so sexy, and those pictures are awesome.. It is a lot more blue/less black than I've seen in other pics. I like that a LOT... Thanks for posting!

[JupiterBMW]

I've seen a laguna seca blue m3 and puke yellow green m3 at work

Oh geez... If I could ever find either of those cars, yum... I know people probably think I'm crazy, but I love love that puke yellow green M3 color, which I believe is called "Phoenix Yellow Metallic"... And Laguna Seca Blue is awesome too...

[Pip]

Yup mine is silber grau - silver grey. TiAg (titanium silver hence the TiAg) is the mercury looking silver.


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[Hermes]

Sparkling Graphite is a nice color, the same color (roughly) as my current car... So, I would go for it, but I'd like a change if possible... Is this 'Silbergrau' that I see in some sigs? I'm trying to correspond the English/German color names...

Different colors:

Silver Grey is A08
Sparkling Graphite is A22

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks Hermes... Yeah, I'm still trying to figure out all the German translations...

From what I can tell... TiAg is lightest, then Silver Grey, and then Sparkling Graphite is the darkest of the 3... Concur?

[Pip]

Can't find any decent pics because I'm on my iPhone but mystic blue is a great color. Check the thread for mystic blue owners.


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[Hermes]

Albert's car is Mystic

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/9-18-11/DSC_9734.jpg

[JupiterBMW]

Yeah Mystic is a great color... I do like it a lot, but something about Orient Blue I like better. Is Mystic a metallic? I think that's what gets me. All the mystic cars I see are 'flat' looking, like there's no metallic... If I were to go with a darker color, I would have to get something with metallic in it to give the paint some depth...

*sigh* I still want a white one though...

[kayger12]

Orient Blue is absolutely gorgeous in person. Only color I wanted other than Sparkling Graphite.

Project thread here for plenty of SGM pictures. (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?999-Jersey-Graphite-a-novella-by-Kayger12)

[Hermes]

Is Mystic a metallic?

Yes, A07 - Mystic Blue Metallic


Orient Blue is absolutely gorgeous in person. Only color I wanted other than Sparkling Graphite.

Keith, I was actually looking for SGM when I bought my car. I guess IR works too

[Johal E32]

My old zhp

2004- Silver gray

Note- It has the H&r cup kit. - Race springs, with heavily rolled front fenders

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6117/6359558285_3e0d5c2ab3_b.jpg

[brettbimmer]

If you are a sucker for green, don't look at Meric's ride or you will be drooling! :drool

[JupiterBMW]

Johal- Very nice ride! Where in the Bay are you? I used to live there, will actually be in town next weekend... I'll most likely be in the East Bay, Walnut Creek area...

Brett- Easton? No shit... Ever seen the Marine Engineers' School there? I belong to the union that that school is set up for... Every so often I have to go up there to take some classes... No offense, but that town is sooooo boring! At least they have a bar at the school. :D

[Nivo]

3829
Silver grey coupe



Jet Black Sedan
3830

[brettbimmer]

Haha, Calhoon MEBA? Yep, I know it! Easton is a wild place, with the median age of about 110. They didn't nickname it the Eastern Snore for nothing!!

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[JupiterBMW]

Haha, Calhoon MEBA? Yep, I know it! Easton is a wild place, with the median age of about 110. They didn't nickname it the Eastern Snore for nothing!!

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Hah yep, Calhoon MEBA... Ugh, I dread that place! And I can see how it got that nickname for sure. I remember getting excited because the last time I was there someone offered to drive a few of us up to the Walmart so we could get a few things... I went strictly for the ride and a Starbucks coffee... LOL



Side note, keep the pictures coming... Nivo- Love the rims on the coupe... How about that front bumper on the sedan though... Is that stock? It looks a little different... But I like! :)

[danewilson77]

How about that front bumper on the sedan though... Is that stock? It looks a little different... But I like! :)

Just has splitters installed.

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[JupiterBMW]

Ahh I see, same as your car... Nice..

[johnrando]

In my sig, Jet Black Vert, 03/06, Color code 668. There's also Saphire Black (more metallic - hard to tell in the pics), and Jerez Black, which is a blue/purple/black.

[Meric]

Oxford Green II

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/2700/img1381zh.jpg

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/4414/img1384qc.jpg

[JupiterBMW]

Who would've thought there were so many versions of 'black'...

and Meric... DAYUM... That car is so subdued, yet I like it VERY much... I do have to admit, I would prefer it with the alcantara... Everytime I see pics of the alcantara, it seems to have a hint of olive green in it... But the brown leather does go great with it too! VERY NICE!

[Meric]

Yea I like the look of the alcantara. Thanks mate. Oxford green is a hard colour to like but i like it more every passing day

[brettbimmer]

Yea I like the look of the alcantara. Thanks mate. Oxford green is a hard colour to like but i like it more every passing day

Meric, if Oxford Green was a ZHP option in the lower 48, I would def take one! I think that your car/color really looks fabulous.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Brett, Steve has an Oxford green zhp. He lives on east coast.


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[brettbimmer]

Brett, Steve has an Oxford green zhp. He lives on east coast.


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Seriously? Wow, didn't think it was a color option for the zhp in the states. I have never seen one other then Meric's car.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Let me see if he ever posted any pictures on the site.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Steve never did post any pictures. I do see the car on his facebook page, though.

[Johal E32]

Johal- Very nice ride! Where in the Bay are you? I used to live there, will actually be in town next weekend... I'll most likely be in the East Bay, Walnut Creek area...

Brett- Easton? No shit... Ever seen the Marine Engineers' School there? I belong to the union that that school is set up for... Every so often I have to go up there to take some classes... No offense, but that town is sooooo boring! At least they have a bar at the school. :D

Really? I live in El Sobrante! ~

[derbo]

http://img.skitch.com/20091118-q19kaiywn8tnbca69uyhqi1k7m.jpg

Too bad you can't really tell in pictures unless its in direct sunlight.

Black Sapphire Metallic (Black with gold flakes)

10/2003 prod date.

[carsontl]

http://i.imgur.com/8U18k.jpg

Mystic Blue :happydane

[Oli77]

^ looks like Kentucky.

[carsontl]

^ looks like Kentucky.

Owensville, near Cinci. Close!

[Oli77]

Darn, you might just could be the closest Mafioso living next to me! Just 2 hours away from Lexington.

[JupiterBMW]

Johal- Nice man, I'll see what I've got planned for the weekend, but perhaps we can meet up. Think you could take me for a ride or let me check out your car? I have yet to actually see a ZHP in person...

Love the pictures guys... That Mystic is a great shot, picture, car, all of it... Another blue one I found (pretty sure its Mystic Blue) is below... LOVE this look... Anyone on here? I found this picture on Google...

[carsontl]

Johal- Nice man, I'll see what I've got planned for the weekend, but perhaps we can meet up. Think you could take me for a ride or let me check out your car? I have yet to actually see a ZHP in person...

Love the pictures guys... That Mystic is a great shot, picture, car, all of it... Another blue one I found (pretty sure its Mystic Blue) is below... LOVE this look... Anyone on here? I found this picture on Google...


That's Kris's car. He's on bimmerfest. His website is: http://www.linquist.net/bmw

I've looked at his mod list and I'll be doing quite a bit of what he's done haha.

[webster]

the ubiquitous silbergrau metallic, paint code A08

http://oi48.tinypic.com/2qjyqok.jpg

[Oli77]

^+1, I like the fact that the silbergrau metallic will change colors a bit.

More blue:

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/othibau/DSC068062.jpg

More grey:

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/othibau/DSC06610.jpg

[Hermes]

That's Kris's car. He's on bimmerfest. His website is: http://www.linquist.net/bmw

I've looked at his mod list and I'll be doing quite a bit of what he's done haha.

Kris is on here too

[carsontl]

Kris is on here too

Ahh cool. Didn't know!

[Washburn]

Alpinweiss III (2005):
(Alpine white III)

[JupiterBMW]

Washburn- Dayum, dude... That picture is amazing...

[Washburn]

Thanks, man. (that picture was rather heavily criticized on a sort of a contest here a while ago LOL)

anyway: GL with your ZHP quest, too...I hope you find one soon, that you like.

[danewilson77]

^One of my favorite pics.

[Washburn]

Aw. Thanks, Dane

[RVAzhp]

surprised no one has posted a good picture of jet black yet...here's mine. fairly common, as i know there are two others in my area:

jet black with Black interior.
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/amgarcia/BMW/bm3.JPG

http://filebox.vt.edu/users/amgarcia/BMW/bm5.JPG

[WOLFN8TR]

Bump...

[NorCal-Dimitri]

More mystic blue for you...

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/222e9258-d860-44de-a9d3-bf7069f01c2c_zpsd1c3565d.jpg?t=1393034910

This photo makes me miss the 5mm spacers that used to be on...

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/20130818_074529_zpsfb2bbabb.jpg

[johnrando]

:like

[Avetiso]

Looks good, Dimitri! Still not sure how I feel about a single tip exhaust, though...

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Looks good, Dimitri! Still not sure how I feel about a single tip exhaust, though...

It makes a nice sound; it has a mean growl when you start up the engine and a nice note below 2200 revs. Above 2200 it sounds surprisingly stock. However, the look of it kind of bothers me, as it reminds me of something from a jdm car. :shifty I also scrape the damn thing everywhere. It sits 3-4 inches off the ground in 3 different spots.

I'm planning on getting rid of it asap. Once I sell this old dirt bike of mine I'll probably buy John's TSE3 if he still wants to sell it. :)

[ELCID86]

Orient Blue

12406

12417

Adding one of my car (the above are Colin's).

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Looking gorgeous. Love the tint on the front windows!

[STREETFIGHTER50]

^+1, I like the fact that the silbergrau metallic will change colors a bit.

More blue:

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/othibau/DSC068062.jpg

More grey:

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/othibau/DSC06610.jpg

^^This is exactly what I was thinking when I 1st saw this color & immediately fell in love with it. They should've called it blue-grey or steel-blue or something like that :)
Here's my '04
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v705/STREETFIGHTER50/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps2bdc4b07.jpg (http://s.photobucket.com/user/STREETFIGHTER50/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps2bdc4b07.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v705/STREETFIGHTER50/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpse37e6230.jpg (http://s.photobucket.com/user/STREETFIGHTER50/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpse37e6230.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v705/STREETFIGHTER50/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps0ed085aa.jpg (http://s.photobucket.com/user/STREETFIGHTER50/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps0ed085aa.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v705/STREETFIGHTER50/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps52b31718.jpg (http://s.photobucket.com/user/STREETFIGHTER50/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps52b31718.jpg.html)

[BCS_ZHP]

Our first ZHP, silver gray, mine shared with Preston
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Next was the wife's vert, imola red (IR)
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Then found Preston a titanium silver (TIAG) coupe
12414

I tried to buy this sparkling graphite twice over a 16 month period, 3rd time was a charm Labor Day weekend 2012, Brett bought it from me before Labor Day 2013
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And Preston's mystic blue coupe
12416

[brettbimmer]

Great shots Bruce! I just realized that it appears that you have owned plenty of coupes and even a vert., but never owned a zhp sedan. Maybe in the future?

[BCS_ZHP]

Brett, had wagons (325iT & 540iT) and that e39 M-Sport, now rely on the X5 & by crewcab GMC for the hauling of lots of people.

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[johnrando]

Awesome stable.

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[STREETFIGHTER50]

Wow Bruce! U got a BMW dealership at ur house! ;)

[STREETFIGHTER50]

Were there any colors exclusive to the ZHP?

[ELCID86]

Good question. I'm sure someone here knows.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1789-Frequently-Asked-Questions-(FAQ)-About-the-BMW-E46-330-ZHP-Performance-Package-Option
Question: What colors did the ZHP come in?
Answer: Imola Red, Mystic Blue, Silverstone, Alpine White, Jet Black, Silver Grey Metallic, Oxford Green, Black Sapphire Metallic, Steel Blue, Steel Gray, Orient Blue, Grey Green, Electric Red, Titanium Silver, Monaco Blue, Sparkling Graphite Metallic, Sonora Metallic, Quartz Blue Metallic, Deep Green Metallic, and Topaz Blue.

[BCS_ZHP]

Some colors (e.g., imola red, mystic blue) were available on ZHPs & M3s but not available on other e46s. I've never seen sparkling graphite metallic on anything but a ZHP, it might be a unique color, IDK?

[az3579]

Good question. I'm sure someone here knows.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1789-Frequently-Asked-Questions-(FAQ)-About-the-BMW-E46-330-ZHP-Performance-Package-Option
Question: What colors did the ZHP come in?
Answer: Imola Red, Mystic Blue, Silverstone, Alpine White, Jet Black, Silver Grey Metallic, Oxford Green, Black Sapphire Metallic, Steel Blue, Steel Gray, Orient Blue, Grey Green, Electric Red, Titanium Silver, Monaco Blue, Sparkling Graphite Metallic, Sonora Metallic, Quartz Blue Metallic, Deep Green Metallic, and Topaz Blue.

There are lots of colors in this list the ZHP did not come in as standard available colors.

I say if you want to see a ZHP in a particular color, google "ZHP" and the name of the color you want to see.


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[ELCID86]

There are lots of colors in this list the ZHP did not come in as standard available colors.



Guess we need to correct the thread "about the zhp".


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[az3579]

Guess we need to correct the thread "about the zhp".


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

I say this based on what I've actually seen. I search for rare and unique stuff for the E46 all the time and never once seen a Topaz Blue ZHP, or a Sedona-whatever-the-heck-it's-called one. I believe to get those colors, it would have to be done through the Individual program.

It's kind of like how you can't get an Estoril Blue F30 without the M-Sport package. Same sort of deal; they only offered certain colors as selectable options when ordering the ZHP.

All the colors listed in the above post were E46-in-general colors and were allowed or disallowed based on the package ordered (with or without ZHP). Now, I'm not 100% sure that BMW made you go through the individual program for colors like Oxford Green; it wasn't a popular color and I'm not sure if it was selectable on the site, for example, when the car was new. I do know that Oxford was available to some degree, I'm just not sure if it was considered a standard color option. Perhaps Oxford was an Individual color option for the ZHP specifically? Who knows.


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[ELCID86]

I want to see Velvet Blue Metallic--or maybe I don't!

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1789-Frequently-Asked-Questions-(FAQ)-About-the-BMW-E46-330-ZHP-Performance-Package-Option (post#1) "Question: Is the BMW 330 ZHP special?"