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Old 04-24-2016, 07:54 PM
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I was really hoping for a new bright orange, like Atomic Orange
Old 04-24-2016, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by C7 BOB
COMPARING BLUES

CARLISLE BLUE
STERLING BLUE
Quote from the dude driving the ZL1 convertible: love this car, LT4, 10 speed that shifts like lighting, NPP sounds amazing, spanking GT350's left and right... Reporter: such a bad *** car, why did you pick baby blue? Dude: Yea, your right, here is my man card, I suck
Old 04-24-2016, 07:57 PM
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Baby blue? Maybe it will look good in person with the cars awesome lines.
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Old 04-24-2016, 07:59 PM
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Old 04-24-2016, 08:12 PM
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If sterling blue is like Carlisle blue they should rename it Snoring Blue .
Old 04-24-2016, 11:03 PM
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Sterling Blue would not be a color I would choose, but time will tell just how popular it will be.
Old 04-24-2016, 11:09 PM
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Pretty disappointing colors, what are these guys thinking? Never learn from the past.....
Old 04-24-2016, 11:32 PM
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It seems GM cant get away from these old/dark people colors (no offense). Lime rock green, crystal red, long beach red, etc. Offer a blue like the grabber blue from the mustang. If they want to attract the younger crowd, offer vivid colors.
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Old 04-25-2016, 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by seCen
It seems GM cant get away from these old/dark people colors (no offense). Lime rock green, crystal red, long beach red, etc. Offer a blue like the grabber blue from the mustang. If they want to attract the younger crowd, offer vivid colors.
So true. They need some new HOT colors, not more old man colors. Where is a bright orange, greens, blues, some non-metallic in your face colors like the other manufacturers offer.
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Old 04-25-2016, 05:37 AM
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Wow!
They got rid of Laguna or Night Race for this?
Old 04-25-2016, 05:45 AM
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Looks like a colour chosen for certain export markets that consider this trendy.
Old 04-25-2016, 06:08 AM
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That's why I got white this time around. Easy to re paint and touch up and Never Ever gets discontinued or goes out of style.
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Someone really screwed up for allowing this color on a vette.
Old 04-25-2016, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by C7 BOB
COMPARING BLUES

CARLISLE BLUE
STERLING BLUE
I like it for two reasons. The first is that I owned a Carlisle Blue Corvette and it was just one those colors you had to see in person. I never stopped getting compliments on it. The metallic really popped in the sun. Also, because of all the dark carbon flash trim, C7s just look better in lighter colors (IMHO).
Old 04-25-2016, 09:26 AM
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In 1990 they had a color blue that was called Quasar Blue. I really liked that color, however it was a low volume color. Have to take a look at Admiral Blue. Anyone know if it is a premium color?
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Originally Posted by Larry/car
Have to take a look at Admiral Blue. Anyone know if it is a premium color?
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Jeep really has it right lately. Those colors they offer on the new Wrangler/Rubicon are awesome -- lime metallic, blue metallic, orange metallic -- all look great.

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Old 04-25-2016, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Scott_in_FL
Jeep Wrangler colors are awesome > lime/blue/orange metallic > all look great.

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Old 04-25-2016, 10:37 AM
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carlise blue was not popular nor will this color be who approved these colors geez... obviously they dont do a group approval system. i cant say many saying oh wow that color looks great!
Old 04-26-2016, 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by LIE2ME
I like it for two reasons. The first is that I owned a Carlisle Blue Corvette and it was just one those colors you had to see in person. I never stopped getting compliments on it. The metallic really popped in the sun. Also, because of all the dark carbon flash trim, C7s just look better in lighter colors (IMHO).
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I agree the lighter color 7's look better due to the carbon flash trim. Add the black wheels and the Carbon flash stinger I think that color may look good.


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