Question for those who have sakhir orange interior

[RPiM5]

This thread needs some pictures for effect.

[nugent]

Originally Posted by RPiM5

This thread needs some pictures for effect.

see my avatar

[M54ccibo]

Originally Posted by RPiM5

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Agreed!

[Grayblack]

I personally like SO aka bloody guts.

[Tylerstar]

Suicide wrist Red is ballin.

[nugent]

Originally Posted by nynd

Someone's got some extreme dislike towards that color! Personally, I think its the new "in thing" now as more and more manufacturers are opting with red in their interior line up. Saw the new Acura NSX at the autoshow and same sort of red interior. With black all the details and curves get washed out and so with the SO interior, you see more of the patterns and curves.. just different. Your money, buy what you like - end of story.

I agree. I see more and more cars going with red interiors. sall good because it doesn't take away my enjoyment of mine. it's not like I'll stop liking blue cars because every brand has a blue car.

[nugent]

Originally Posted by matthewEW

The color may look beautiful to some but personally, I think it is tacky. The comment that girls dig the color, well, girls do dig colors such as pink, rose, lavander, fuchsia, etc. People here have not been so forthcoming as to their true feelings about the color for fear of offending, well, let me give you my opinion and the overwhelming opinion of my male friends -- my female and gay friends do love the color -- If you do not mind to occassionally be mistaken to belong to the third gender (no offense to them) then by all means get that color but make sure that you personally see it and decide.

1. so you claim to know we are all in denial of our "true feelings"? interesting.

2. did it occur to you that your gay "friends" and girlfriends have better taste than you?

3. you drive a TT. how cute do your above friends think it is?

[UniqueCheese]

Originally Posted by M54ccibo

Agreed!

Someone else that uses shooting gloves for driving...

[rjb5183]

I love my SO interior. If you go with AW, I feel like it is a must. I would add though, that tinting the windows is necessary to subdue the amount of red that shows on a sunny day (not to mention to add contrast to an AW car).

[M54ccibo]

Originally Posted by UniqueCheese

Someone else that uses shooting gloves for driving...

Can't take credit...someone on a Porsche forum recommended them. Will never go back to driving without them.

Side note - if you look closely, I'm at 60 in 2nd, 6000RPM. That is roughly where the car will be from a 60MPH roll. Not much RPM to work with 3rd gear 60MPH pulls = losing battle

[PeterNem]

I'd be interested in seeing more pics of Sakhir Orange interiors. Specifically, trying to get a comparison of Aluminium Trace and Fineline Anthracite on Extended SO.

Torn between the two. In some pics Fineline Anthracite looks black/grey (good!) in other pics it has a brown tinge to it which I dislike. Aluminium trace maybe the safer option! Quite like the accent line above the glovebox too.

Fineline Anthracite points:

+ Looks classy
+ makes the plastic around the vents stand out less
- Not exclusive to M cars
- seems like it sometimes has a brown tint to it.
- possibly varies depending on production batch?

Aluminium points:
+ Looks sportier
+ Adds contrast to the dash
+ Additional accent line/contours
+ Exclusive to M cars
- highlights the plastic vent surrounds
- doesn't look as sophisticated

Just for completeness... Piano black

+ Definitely black!
- looks as if it'd attract scratches and finger prints
- cost option
- makes entire dash look very dark

(A few of these are quite subjective!)

[mdevil]

here are pics aluminum trims

[M54ccibo]

Originally Posted by PeterNem

I'd be interested in seeing more pics of Sakhir Orange interiors. Specifically, trying to get a comparison of Aluminium Trace and Fineline Anthracite on Extended SO.

Torn between the two. In some pics Fineline Anthracite looks black/grey (good!) in other pics it has a brown tinge to it which I dislike. Aluminium trace maybe the safer option! Quite like the accent line above the glovebox too.

Fineline Anthracite points:

+ Looks classy
+ makes the plastic around the vents stand out less
- Not exclusive to M cars
- seems like it sometimes has a brown tint to it.
- possibly varies depending on production batch?

Aluminium points:
+ Looks sportier
+ Adds contrast to the dash
+ Additional accent line/contours
+ Exclusive to M cars
- highlights the plastic vent surrounds
- doesn't look as sophisticated

Just for completeness... Piano black

+ Definitely black!
- looks as if it'd attract scratches and finger prints
- cost option
- makes entire dash look very dark

(A few of these are quite subjective!)

I didn't consider Anthracite. In my eye it looks brown against the SO. Just didn't fit the car perfectly and the wood grain isn't for me. Aluminum Trace does look good...a color contrast as compared to the Piano Black. I saw a Singapore Grey car with SO and AT trim in Spain at the M5 launch and it looked GOOOD. A few weeks later saw the post with the picture I posted above with PB trim. Sold. It just looks much classier, but still keeps the sporty nature of the car with the aluminum accent. It is contrasting too...because of the gloss...whereas the AT is kind of dull, a closer match to the finish of the leather (assuming you go full leather interior).

You are right on the negatives. It does show finger prints and there are reports of it showing scratches. I don't dust and clean it frequently...maybe once a month, using a good quick detailer an micro fibre towel that picks up the dust. I also sealed it with Sonax early on. I would agree though, it definitely requires more effort to keep "like new" but IMHO it is well worth it

[RPiM5]

Originally Posted by M54ccibo

3rd gear 60MPH pulls = losing battle

Exactly!

If one is going to race in an F10 M5 from a 60mph then one must start in 2nd gear. You've still got 1,200rpm to work with and you'll be starting the rolling race in a higher point in the horsepower band. My advice for the day.

[matthewEW]

Originally Posted by nugent

1. so you claim to know we are all in denial of our "true feelings"? interesting.

2. did it occur to you that your gay "friends" and girlfriends have better taste than you?

3. you drive a TT. how cute do your above friends think it is?

I also have a 2012 Porche 911 GT2 RS and a 2013 M5 in addition to the Audi. Although the Porche's body is red in color, seats are black, same with the Monte Carlo Blue M5. I don't argue with my gay friends that they may have better tastes when it comes to color for clothes, shoes, etc. Don't almost gays have that advantage? I guess you as a gay person have that special "gene" too.

[mdosu]

it's fine, red themed leather has been around BMWs for a while. it's the bees knees, it helps resale, people love the red combo. In the M3 world it's all about Fox Red interior.

[nugent]

Originally Posted by matthewEW

I also have a 2012 Porche 911 GT2 RS and a 2013 M5 in addition to the Audi. Although the Porche's body is red in color, seats are black, same with the Monte Carlo Blue M5. I don't argue with my gay friends that they may have better tastes when it comes to color for clothes, shoes, etc. Don't almost gays have that advantage? I guess you as a gay person have that special "gene" too.

really you have those cars too? why not throw in an aventador while you're at it? the only thing faster than that is how fast the crap shoots out of your mouth. and a GTR.

[Desertdweller]

Originally Posted by RPiM5

This thread needs some pictures for effect.

Does anyone have any good pics of Citrin black plus sakhir orange. Seems that it is a hard combo to find

[PeterNem]

Thanks mdevil and M54ccibo.

SO on SO is probably a bit much, but that shot has convinced me that I prefer the Aluminium trim over anthracite.

[kylek13]

What are those gloves for exactly? So you don't get a blister? lol

[M54ccibo]

Originally Posted by kylek13

What are those gloves for exactly? So you don't get a blister? lol

Yes, I power slide so often around corners that the wheel causes blisters on my hands

Seriously though...it is to alleviate "sweaty palm syndrome" as RPiM5 Dave put it. My hands don't get overly sweaty, however, they do sweat and I don't like the feeling of the wheel being damp under my hands, as I am constantly thinking about wiping down the wheel to keep it dry. Also, the wheel can get a little slippery. With the gloves the wheel stays nice and dry, and I feel a bit more "glued" to it especially when cornering.

[MJones3]

Originally Posted by matthewEW

The color may look beautiful to some but personally, I think it is tacky. The comment that girls dig the color, well, girls do dig colors such as pink, rose, lavander, fuchsia, etc. People here have not been so forthcoming as to their true feelings about the color for fear of offending, well, let me give you my opinion and the overwhelming opinion of my male friends -- my female and gay friends do love the color -- If you do not mind to occassionally be mistaken to belong to the third gender (no offense to them) then by all means get that color but make sure that you personally see it and decide.

What is the third gender? And who would mistake someone for belonging to it based on the interior color of ones car? You?