Will SG be dangerous to see in twilight ?

DonnyGirl · 02-27-2006, 07:38 AM

Hello

I have ordered a SG 325 SE (UK) and I am now having doubts about the colour. The photos of SG all look great, and it changes appearance in different light conditions which is kinda interesting.

However after having seen a few, in dim and twilight (sp) conditions I am worried it typically looks pretty dull colour, and would not be so obvious to see in twilight. So I am also rather worried about safety and side impacts sitting in this coloured car.

Especially here in the UK where it always pretty dreary light condtions

Any veiws / concerns over beeing seen in a SG ?

FNV · 02-27-2006, 07:52 AM

SG is still the nicest colour out there, and the fact that it is a unique colour which is only offerred on the E90 makes that much more attractive.
It only looks dull when its dirty, however if you keep it clean and put some nice tinted windows it will look amazing.
I was undecided at first between silver and SG, however when I see an E90 on the road the SG stands out and looks amazing. This is why I ordered my SG 330I with sport package.
Whatever you decide it's gonna look good, I for one stuck with my original choice and went with the SG
Good luck.

rebelfocus · 02-27-2006, 07:55 AM

It's not just SG... most dark/neutral coloured cars will be the same. The safest colour is actually a vibrant red.

- Either turn on your day time running lights permanently
- or... get into the habit of turning on the angel eyes (parking lights) anytime you get into the car
- or leave your lights in the Automatic position (if you have this feature) so that the dipped headlights come on automatically at twilight (actually, they are quite sensitive so will come on a bit before)

ase2dais · 02-27-2006, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonnyGirl

Hello

I have ordered a SG 325 SE (UK) and I am now having doubts about the colour. The photos of SG all look great, and it changes appearance in different light conditions which is kinda interesting.

However after having seen a few, in dim and twilight (sp) conditions I am worried it typically looks pretty dull colour, and would not be so obvious to see in twilight. So I am also rather worried about safety and side impacts sitting in this coloured car.

Especially here in the UK where it always pretty dreary light condtions

Any veiws / concerns over beeing seen in a SG ?

NAHHHHHHHHHH! you worry too much!

RichReg · 02-27-2006, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TB

SG is still the nicest colour out there, and the fact that it is a unique colour which is only offerred on the E90 makes that much more attractive.
It only looks dull when its dirty, however if you keep it clean and put some nice tinted windows it will look amazing.
I was undecided at first between silver and SG, however when I see an E90 on the road the SG stands out and looks amazing. This is why I ordered my SG 330I with sport package.
Whatever you decide it's gonna look good, I for one stuck with my original choice and went with the SG
Good luck.

S.G. looks great until it gets dirty, then it looks not-so-great. Plus in certain lighting it can be very purplish. If I'm not mistaken I did read somewhere that most insurance companies consider lighter colored cars to be more noticeable in traffic situations and as such are less susceptible to accidents. Whether or not they charge less premiums for them, I'm not sure...

02-27-2006, 09:18 AM

I think JamieA has a nickname for SG,"roadkill gray".

joony79 · 02-27-2006, 09:20 AM

SG gives off many different colors at various different surroundings, but it shines the most with a proud driver inside!! ^^

BMW06 · 02-27-2006, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TB

SG is still the nicest colour out there, and the fact that it is a unique colour which is only offerred on the E90 makes that much more attractive.

Precisely...

BMW786 · 02-27-2006, 09:25 AM

SG is pretty interesting...when it's bright and sunny, it looks pretty light, like a steel-gray metallic...but right after sunset it looks like a completely different color. It really does sparkle, under certain lighting conditions.

ksfrogman · 02-27-2006, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DonnyGirl

Hello

I have ordered a SG 325 SE (UK) and I am now having doubts about the colour. The photos of SG all look great, and it changes appearance in different light conditions which is kinda interesting.

However after having seen a few, in dim and twilight (sp) conditions I am worried it typically looks pretty dull colour, and would not be so obvious to see in twilight. So I am also rather worried about safety and side impacts sitting in this coloured car.

Especially here in the UK where it always pretty dreary light condtions

Any veiws / concerns over beeing seen in a SG ?

Valid point, but that's why we have lights, and side markers. It's still much more visible than a motorcycle.

Plus you may get less tickets with SG than you would with bright red.

02-27-2006, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ksfrogman

Valid point, but that's why we have lights, and side markers. It's still much more visible than a motorcycle.

Plus you may get less tickets with SG than you would with bright red.

Agreed.

rss · 02-27-2006, 09:40 AM

SG is great with Xenon angel eyes, I leave mine on all the time as they are very noticeable.

SteveMD · 02-27-2006, 09:45 AM

Bloody 'ell it must be a slow morning.

Next: the 330 logo on my car is too small and too silvery. People can't read it from more than 50 feet. What should I do?

SCA · 02-27-2006, 10:49 AM

The main downside to SG is that it swirls nearly as bad as black.

roppongicorolla · 02-27-2006, 11:47 AM

Don't they have DRL in the UK?

JackMac · 02-27-2006, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveMD

Bloody 'ell it must be a slow morning.

Next: the 330 logo on my car is too small and too silvery. People can't read it from more than 50 feet. What should I do?

This is what it's come down to. We've run out of things to say. It's all been said before, asked before, polled before.

Time to hibernate until the E92 debut.

shragon · 02-27-2006, 01:58 PM

sg ftw!

db17k · 02-27-2006, 02:56 PM

this is hilarious.

get YELLOW!

London320d · 02-27-2006, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by roppongicorolla

Don't they have DRL in the UK?

Yes, but it's only obligatory for Volvo drivers.

Everyone else has the option to use whatever lights are appropriate for the conditions.

kobechrome · 02-27-2006, 04:54 PM

Is this a serious thread?

The majority of sold cars are prob some dark color.

ed328ci · 02-27-2006, 06:18 PM

If you are really worried about the visibility of your car, just turn on your headlights.

Ed

JamieA · 03-29-2006, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by quincy

I think JamieA has a nickname for SG,"roadkill gray".

LOL - yes I do... but I still love my SG E90.. as others have said, I am just careful to have my headlights on when I am driving in twilight or on the highway... gives me a chance to run those gorgeous angels

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FNV Private First Class 14 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	SG is still the nicest colour out there, and the fact that it is a unique colour which is only offerred on the E90 makes that much more attractive. It only looks dull when its dirty, however if you keep it clean and put some nice tinted windows it will look amazing. I was undecided at first between silver and SG, however when I see an E90 on the road the SG stands out and looks amazing. This is why I ordered my SG 330I with sport package. Whatever you decide it's gonna look good, I for one stuck with my original choice and went with the SG Good luck.
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rebelfocus Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 282 Posts Drives: 520d SE Touring Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cork, Ireland iTrader: (0)	It's not just SG... most dark/neutral coloured cars will be the same. The safest colour is actually a vibrant red. - Either turn on your day time running lights permanently - or... get into the habit of turning on the angel eyes (parking lights) anytime you get into the car - or leave your lights in the Automatic position (if you have this feature) so that the dipped headlights come on automatically at twilight (actually, they are quite sensitive so will come on a bit before)
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BMW786 Lieutenant 28 Rep 537 Posts Drives: SGraphite90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Bay, CA iTrader: (1)	SG is pretty interesting...when it's bright and sunny, it looks pretty light, like a steel-gray metallic...but right after sunset it looks like a completely different color. It really does sparkle, under certain lighting conditions.
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rss Private 8 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 320dSE Touring E91 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cambridge UK iTrader: (0)	SG is great with Xenon angel eyes, I leave mine on all the time as they are very noticeable.
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SteveMD Colonel 198 Rep 2,485 Posts Drives: 2016 F10 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Raventown! iTrader: (3)	Bloody 'ell it must be a slow morning. Next: the 330 logo on my car is too small and too silvery. People can't read it from more than 50 feet. What should I do? __________________ 2006 E90 330i (retired) 2009 E90 335i (retired) 2012 E70 X5 50i M Sport (retired) 2016 F10 535i M Sport
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SCA Brigadier General 565 Rep 3,742 Posts Drives: Multiple BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 🇺🇸 iTrader: (0)	The main downside to SG is that it swirls nearly as bad as black.
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ed328ci Grumpy 12 Rep 168 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	If you are really worried about the visibility of your car, just turn on your headlights. Ed
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