Robin, who can be found on Instagram as @rop3n, knows his way around northeast Germany well: between Berlin and the vast beaches of the Baltic Sea, he takes fantastic pictures with his BMW M3 F80 in BMW Individual Frozen Black metallic to share with his followers. We caught up with him for an interview.
Instagrammer Robin with his BMW M3
Robin, you drive a BMW M3 F80 that looks absolutely awesome! What do you like most about your car?
It's hard to pinpoint, but for me the overall package is just right. The look, in combination with the carbon M Performance Parts and the Frozen Black metallic paint finish, is just amazing. The sound of the BMW M3’s engine is also unique. As far as infotainment is concerned, I can only say it's typical BMW: functionally perfect and easy to operate.
What do you expect from its successor, the BMW M3 G80, which will be launched later this year?
I've already had the honour of taking an advance look at the camouflaged pre-production car, and I have to say: the new M3 will be even more aggressive and wider. I like that! The rear wheel arches, which I already love so much on my M3, are even more distinctive. Who knows, maybe the G80 is the perfect successor for my M3?
You drove a BMW X5 before you got your M3. How did the first drive in the M3 feel?
I picked the M3 up at BMW Welt in Munich and had a long first drive home. After only a few metres I could feel that the M3 would be a different proposition in terms of driving dynamics. Of course, I still had to break it in, but the feeling that it had all the qualities of a perfect sports car was immediately apparent.
"The BMW M3 has all the qualities of a perfect sports car."
Have you installed any M Performance Parts?
Yes, I installed almost the entire range: the carbon components as well as the M Performance exhaust system and the M Performance steering wheel. To be honest, the large selection of M Performance Parts was a big reason why I bought the car. They fit perfectly and give it even more sportiness, which is so appealing. With the M763 rims in Frozen Gold, the M3 is now simply unique. The steering wheel is another highlight for me, as it conveys a real motorsport feeling. In combination with the exhaust system, it’s an absolute dream!
What camera equipment do you use for your photographs?
I usually use two cameras: a Sony Alpha 7R II and a Leica Q2. I generally take lifestyle photos of my girlfriend, our dog Romeo, vacations and now more recently of myself with the Leica. On the other hand, I use the Sony for shots that only feature vehicles in them, as for this purpose the look it gives is better. I have also just become the owner of a DJI-Mavic-2 drone and plan to start some cool projects with it in the near future.
What does a perfect day with your BMW M look like for you?
I would probably set off for the Baltic Sea coast before sunrise and spend a few hours on the beach with my girlfriend and our dog. We love the sea and the sand. On the way there, we mainly only use country roads and most of them are really beautiful, running through dark forests and big fields. And the light is often spectacular. Mountains are the only kind of landscape missing here in the north. Nevertheless, it still offers the scenery you need to create great content for Instagram, especially the fantastic pictures you can take with a drone, and I’ve found some really nice spots along the Baltic Sea. After watching the sunset in Warnemünde, we would drive home refreshed and relaxed; maybe via the Autobahn, because the BMW M3 is also perfectly tuned for longer stretches of motorway.
"The M Performance steering wheel is a highlight for me, as it conveys a real motorsport feeling."
You are often out on the road in your M3: what was your best road trip ever?
That was definitely the two-week trip to Monaco, via Milan, that I took with my girlfriend in June 2018. The route took us through the Alps, which gaves us some breathtaking scenery and narrow pass roads. I was thrilled with how well the M3 performs on long road trips. There's plenty of room and the M sport seats are just incredibly comfortable – even after several hours at the wheel, I still felt fit and ready for more.
Who else would you like to see featured on bmw-m.com?
I think Julian (@mybmwadventures) makes excellent content on Instagram. But I also really like checking out Maik (@kiiam_m2) and the lovely Jennifer’s (@pepperandgold) accounts.
What are your plans for the future?
I would like to take the next step and grow my account further, and recently I’ve been putting myself in front of the camera much more. I’m pleased with the results and so far the feedback has only been positive, which of course makes me very happy. I hope that I can still experience some nice road trips with my M3 and – who knows – maybe soon with some other BMW M cars too!
Thank you very much for speaking with us, Robin!
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