Could anyone tell me what the difference is between Agave and Tundra colors other that one is metallic ( Tundra) and Agave is not. I've seen pictures of coupes in both colors and they appear to be the same. Is one darker than the other etc. ? Thanks for input
Agave vs Tundra
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MichaelP
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Think of it this way: Agave is named after a cactus and Tundra is the color of moss. Agave is definitely lighter than Tundra and appears to have more yellow in it. Tundra is just about the darkest green imaginable without going to black.
If you're considering between the two for a coupe, Tundra would be an easy choice.
If you're considering between the two for a coupe, Tundra would be an easy choice.
D B Couper
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As the owner of an Agave coupe with tan leather interior, I'm not so sure that Tundra is an easy choice.
While Michael P is essentially correct in his description of the two, it seems to me that Agave has a fair amount of blue in it like a cactus. It is a very rich medium green and works well with the lines of the coupe.
Tundra is also a strong color that works well on the coupe, but is not only darker and metallic, but has a more severe nature that is not as soft if that makes any sense.
I would get the paint codes for both have a sample of each painted and see which one you like in real time. I will send photos of my Agave car if you would like them, I just don't know how to post them here.[/quote]
While Michael P is essentially correct in his description of the two, it seems to me that Agave has a fair amount of blue in it like a cactus. It is a very rich medium green and works well with the lines of the coupe.
Tundra is also a strong color that works well on the coupe, but is not only darker and metallic, but has a more severe nature that is not as soft if that makes any sense.
I would get the paint codes for both have a sample of each painted and see which one you like in real time. I will send photos of my Agave car if you would like them, I just don't know how to post them here.[/quote]
MichaelP
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Didn't mean to dis on your car D :wink:. If you email me a shot of your coupe I can post it here along with a Tundra coupe (DC area folks will recognize it as Doug D's S38 fired hot rod):
Michael, thanks for posting that picture. This car is absolutely stunning particularly with the tan interior. I would certainly like to see pictures of your Agave coupe DB. I will send you a PM with my e-mail address. Many thanks to you both for your input.
Roger S
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Wow, Doug's car is really sweet. In the gallery section Chuck aka iconoclast has images of his agave coupe posted. There is another NY coupe owner with an agave coupe with images in the gallery whose name escapes me; both have high enough resolution to appreciate the colors. Michael, nice way of differentiating the two.
Happy New Year everyone. I had a minor set back but I hope to have both coupes up soon.
Happy New Year everyone. I had a minor set back but I hope to have both coupes up soon.
pamp
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Tundra is for sure mine brides favorite. She has a peculiar eye for color where myself cannot match my socks. Her newest dog hauler is a 2000 Volvo V70 XC and the color is close, a bit darker to me. Last time I threw paint at her vintage car (1971 142E) she decided upon a color that was AMC
Hornet spec. Now hold your horses boys, paint tech has advanced hugely in last 10 years. Such as color shifting paint, I call Dupont 752, as it costs $752 /oz Nice pics guys, and good comparison.
Hornet spec. Now hold your horses boys, paint tech has advanced hugely in last 10 years. Such as color shifting paint, I call Dupont 752, as it costs $752 /oz Nice pics guys, and good comparison.
iconoclast6
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Hi Andre,
With respect to love and coupes. Beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder...often determined by how and when said beauty, is viewed. (It also won't hurt to remember to mention to your bride that she is just as beautiful upon waking, as she is before before retiring...)
So if its not a risk to your marital bliss, note my submission.
I began my path to coupedom by consulting with Murray Fowler about simply finding a car in the best possible shape. He had a Malaga coming in on consignment, and when I mentioned I was never impressed with that color, and would consider painting it British Racing green ( I lusted after a 75 TR6 in that color during my youth), I was unmercifully flamed in an e-mail as he explained that the Malaga's provenance would not make it a good candidate for such treatment, or my purchase. (We later met at Coupeking while he was picking up a part, and shared a laugh about his caretaking tendencies...)
I later learned that the coupe version of British Racing Green was Agave, and was also initially intrigued by the modern, metallic look provided by Tundra. When I learned of an early stage Agave restoration at Coupeking, and I requested a paint sample on a piece of sheetmetal. Afterwards, I also got a chance to see Michael's (NY) Agave at a vintage show a knew I was on the right track. Nevertheless, I still found it necessary to hike out to Coupeking's Ca. shop to see the finish of the color firsthand.
As some of the other posts have mentioned, depending on light and time of day, the color can indeed reflect elements of blue and a hint of yellow. I suspect that if the car is expertly and regularly detailed, or has been clear-coated, the color can appear much richer than often pictured.
That said, I've never seen a well sorted coupe that I didn't love and want to take home. For example, Duane Sword's Alpina is flawless, LenS's silver 74CS is always immaculate, and TodB's blue 2800 is awesome...all with colors and interiors, I was never initially interested in. I finally saw Doug Dolan's Tundra at Watkins Glen and was equally impressed. The moral of my story, is that the face to face visual helped me immensely when I had a choice.
Ironically, I also saw a nearly completed coupe restoration a few months ago, in Malaga, that was drop dead gorgeous. I never thought this color look so good. If I had seen this Malaga coupe first, I'd have this color instead of my Agave. Not incidentally, this car belongs to our e9 buddy RogerS, who recently suffered a tragic loss when his house burned down.
I saw the aftermath, and its a miracle no one was hurt. I understand he did lose coupe parts, and his restoration has now been set back. But more importantly, it was a reminder that the quality of our comraderie is actually more important than anything material.
Good luck with your decision, and enjoy the process.
With respect to love and coupes. Beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder...often determined by how and when said beauty, is viewed. (It also won't hurt to remember to mention to your bride that she is just as beautiful upon waking, as she is before before retiring...)
So if its not a risk to your marital bliss, note my submission.
I began my path to coupedom by consulting with Murray Fowler about simply finding a car in the best possible shape. He had a Malaga coming in on consignment, and when I mentioned I was never impressed with that color, and would consider painting it British Racing green ( I lusted after a 75 TR6 in that color during my youth), I was unmercifully flamed in an e-mail as he explained that the Malaga's provenance would not make it a good candidate for such treatment, or my purchase. (We later met at Coupeking while he was picking up a part, and shared a laugh about his caretaking tendencies...)
I later learned that the coupe version of British Racing Green was Agave, and was also initially intrigued by the modern, metallic look provided by Tundra. When I learned of an early stage Agave restoration at Coupeking, and I requested a paint sample on a piece of sheetmetal. Afterwards, I also got a chance to see Michael's (NY) Agave at a vintage show a knew I was on the right track. Nevertheless, I still found it necessary to hike out to Coupeking's Ca. shop to see the finish of the color firsthand.
As some of the other posts have mentioned, depending on light and time of day, the color can indeed reflect elements of blue and a hint of yellow. I suspect that if the car is expertly and regularly detailed, or has been clear-coated, the color can appear much richer than often pictured.
That said, I've never seen a well sorted coupe that I didn't love and want to take home. For example, Duane Sword's Alpina is flawless, LenS's silver 74CS is always immaculate, and TodB's blue 2800 is awesome...all with colors and interiors, I was never initially interested in. I finally saw Doug Dolan's Tundra at Watkins Glen and was equally impressed. The moral of my story, is that the face to face visual helped me immensely when I had a choice.
Ironically, I also saw a nearly completed coupe restoration a few months ago, in Malaga, that was drop dead gorgeous. I never thought this color look so good. If I had seen this Malaga coupe first, I'd have this color instead of my Agave. Not incidentally, this car belongs to our e9 buddy RogerS, who recently suffered a tragic loss when his house burned down.
I saw the aftermath, and its a miracle no one was hurt. I understand he did lose coupe parts, and his restoration has now been set back. But more importantly, it was a reminder that the quality of our comraderie is actually more important than anything material.
Good luck with your decision, and enjoy the process.
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Did I mention Malaga, Atlantik and Agave are likely--
the most desirable single stage paints (no clear coat for those colors) for the shape of our Coupes and--each of these colors are among the most complimentary to the very generous amount of chromework on them.
The choice of colors are very personal--but my personal favorite is Atlantik--a timeless hue and one that has evoked many compliments--one from a young couple as recently as today--who happened by just as I was retrieving the BLUMAX from in front of a local coffee shop.
Iconoclast--Malaga with tan is a wonderful color combo--I do seem to remember that I had mentionioned that once upon a time--but add to that Atlantik or Agave with tan!!--of course black isn't bad in Blu or Malaga either.
the most desirable single stage paints (no clear coat for those colors) for the shape of our Coupes and--each of these colors are among the most complimentary to the very generous amount of chromework on them.
The choice of colors are very personal--but my personal favorite is Atlantik--a timeless hue and one that has evoked many compliments--one from a young couple as recently as today--who happened by just as I was retrieving the BLUMAX from in front of a local coffee shop.
Iconoclast--Malaga with tan is a wonderful color combo--I do seem to remember that I had mentionioned that once upon a time--but add to that Atlantik or Agave with tan!!--of course black isn't bad in Blu or Malaga either.
Many thanks to all those who have posted comments to my initial question of Agave vs Tundra. What prompted me to ask is as follows. I'm in the process of restoring a 72 (on and off for about 8 months now). The original color of the car is Tundra. However, the car sat for about 8 years gathering dust,becoming dull etc and as a result could not get a true sense of the color except for under the hood and trunk.
When I tried to see if there were pictures of this color on this site I kept coming across the Agave color but no Tundra. I then went to a shop to buy a sample of the Tundra but was told that the maker of Glasurit did not have the Tundra but did have Agave. I started to think that maybe Tundra was an odd color or there was something about it for it not to be available. I have since gone back to the shop and was told that their supplier will get the formula from BMW. I haven't decided yet on the color but I intend to then clear coat it.
I would be remiss if i didn't mention that DB Couper's, Michael's and Iconoclasts6's Agave coupes are also absolutely beautiful. I have to agree with the general view that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The colors of the coupes are a little like M&Ms. I like them all and they all taste good but if you can only have one then which one ? I wish I could have a coupe in a different color for every day of the week.
To Iconoclast6, the interior of your coupe is flawless. From the picture it's hard to tell if it's Cherry, Rosewood or Mahogany or maybe something else. I'm curious. I too lusted after the TR6 in British Green as well as the XKE but all I could afford back then was a Spitfire.
When I tried to see if there were pictures of this color on this site I kept coming across the Agave color but no Tundra. I then went to a shop to buy a sample of the Tundra but was told that the maker of Glasurit did not have the Tundra but did have Agave. I started to think that maybe Tundra was an odd color or there was something about it for it not to be available. I have since gone back to the shop and was told that their supplier will get the formula from BMW. I haven't decided yet on the color but I intend to then clear coat it.
I would be remiss if i didn't mention that DB Couper's, Michael's and Iconoclasts6's Agave coupes are also absolutely beautiful. I have to agree with the general view that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The colors of the coupes are a little like M&Ms. I like them all and they all taste good but if you can only have one then which one ? I wish I could have a coupe in a different color for every day of the week.
To Iconoclast6, the interior of your coupe is flawless. From the picture it's hard to tell if it's Cherry, Rosewood or Mahogany or maybe something else. I'm curious. I too lusted after the TR6 in British Green as well as the XKE but all I could afford back then was a Spitfire.
nealf
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My (former) Bavaria was Tundra
But I repainted Agave...then I wrecked it...
But I repainted Agave...then I wrecked it...
MichaelP
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andre said:
Bah. I bought BASF/Glasurit paint in Tundra from my local seller to paint the air dam on my brother's '02 and it matched fine. Just give them the 068 paint code and never mind the name.
Nealf,
It hurts to see this. I had a Bavaria years ago ( too many years). From what i can see in the picture it looks like its fixable. It may be hard but doable. At least it seems that the bumper is ok. If that was bent then you would have a real problem. Hope you can do it and wish you luck.
Andre
It hurts to see this. I had a Bavaria years ago ( too many years). From what i can see in the picture it looks like its fixable. It may be hard but doable. At least it seems that the bumper is ok. If that was bent then you would have a real problem. Hope you can do it and wish you luck.
Andre