Brownstone Interior
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Racer
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Brownstone Interior
Question, for those of you that have seen Brownstone interior in the flesh, how did it look? The pictures I've seen vary widely from looking nice and rich, to looking like poop brown. This is especially the case on the suede inserts.
Anyways, I'm trying to get an idea of what to expect when a premiere edition hits, and I guess, whether or not to get my hopes up. Some of the photos from the debut just look awful, others look awesome.
Anyways, I'm trying to get an idea of what to expect when a premiere edition hits, and I guess, whether or not to get my hopes up. Some of the photos from the debut just look awful, others look awesome.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2012
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From: Cedar Falls Iowa
Question, for those of you that have seen Brownstone interior in the flesh, how did it look? The pictures I've seen vary widely from looking nice and rich, to looking like poop brown. This is especially the case on the suede inserts.
Anyways, I'm trying to get an idea of what to expect when a premiere edition hits, and I guess, whether or not to get my hopes up. Some of the photos from the debut just look awful, others look awesome.
Anyways, I'm trying to get an idea of what to expect when a premiere edition hits, and I guess, whether or not to get my hopes up. Some of the photos from the debut just look awful, others look awesome.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: Austin, TX, U.S.A.
Daffy,
the problem with describing something as being baby sh!? color is it comes in so MANY colors. I've thought the kalahari looks more like BS, but some say it is more like calf sh!?. Now I've never seen a picture of brownstone that looks like BS, but I am interested in hearing the input of those who have seen this in person because I am considering this color when I eventually order my car.
the problem with describing something as being baby sh!? color is it comes in so MANY colors. I've thought the kalahari looks more like BS, but some say it is more like calf sh!?. Now I've never seen a picture of brownstone that looks like BS, but I am interested in hearing the input of those who have seen this in person because I am considering this color when I eventually order my car.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Margaritaville Daytona
I saw it on a NRB car at the bash last April. I did not care for the combo but like both separately.
Kalahari reminds me of a new baseball glove when I was a kid. You know the one right off the shelf and not broken in.
Brownstone reminds me of a baseball glove also, but after I oiled with 3-in-1 oil and broke it in. Has that dark rich soft leather look. Prefer it without the suede insert.
Kalahari reminds me of a new baseball glove when I was a kid. You know the one right off the shelf and not broken in.
Brownstone reminds me of a baseball glove also, but after I oiled with 3-in-1 oil and broke it in. Has that dark rich soft leather look. Prefer it without the suede insert.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: La Center WA
I've seen the Brownstone interior in person. I'd never order it because I just don't care for earth tones as car colors but that's just a matter of personal taste. The truth is, GM did a great job with the Brownstone interior and I can't imagine that someone who likes brown interiors wouldn't like this one. It's very rich looking and will go well with quite a few of the C7 colors including NRB.
Racer
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From: Columbus Ohio
I saw it on a NRB car at the bash last April. I did not care for the combo but like both separately.
Kalahari reminds me of a new baseball glove when I was a kid. You know the one right off the shelf and not broken in.
Brownstone reminds me of a baseball glove also, but after I oiled with 3-in-1 oil and broke it in. Has that dark rich soft leather look. Prefer it without the suede insert.
Kalahari reminds me of a new baseball glove when I was a kid. You know the one right off the shelf and not broken in.
Brownstone reminds me of a baseball glove also, but after I oiled with 3-in-1 oil and broke it in. Has that dark rich soft leather look. Prefer it without the suede insert.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Fairfax Virginia
I've seen the Brownstone in person and it a very rich looking interior, it brings a more upscale look to the interior and is very similar to some dark browns I've seen in some very expensive cars from other manufacturers.
AIR FORCE VETERAN
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From: Pennsylvania
..my experience. You really have to see in person. It is NOT a combination you would see in a track car. Totally opposite from say a white car with red interior. Both are drop dead beautiful but giving off a totally different vibe,
Melting Slicks
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From: West Des Moines Ia
I am very much interested in the Brownstone and the Laguna Blue. All summer long whenever I would put my Brown/Neutral shoes on and Blue shorts they did not look like they went together. I also have to admit I am not a lover of Brown on just about anything. I am willing to wait til the Premier cars start arriving to actually see this color combination with my own eyes.
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I am very much interested in the Brownstone and the Laguna Blue. All summer long whenever I would put my Brown/Neutral shoes on and Blue shorts they did not look like they went together. I also have to admit I am not a lover of Brown on just about anything. I am willing to wait til the Premier cars start arriving to actually see this color combination with my own eyes.
Le Mans Master
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From: Morrill Nebraska
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Le Mans Master
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From: Hoschton Georgia
I saw it yesterday in a Premier edition while picking up my own Z51 C7. I thought it looked good in there. It is a darker color though. The above description comparing a baseball glove is pretty close. 
Le Mans Master
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From: cumming ga
Is it just me but all the interior colors are mixed with black or ebony and I feel like its 2 tone not to my liking. But if the interior was all one color red, Kalahari now I could go for this if it was this color all over. Nice seeing you ufaj26 yesterday picking up your car really like Reggie's Corvette and tag. I would have stuck around longer and watch you drive off but wife wanted to go.
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Instructor
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We agonized over choosing between brownstone and Kalahari. Saw brownstone at the bash, thought it was beautiful. We eventually chose Kalahari over brownstone because:
1. Kalahari is unique to corvette (you can find brownstone in other Chevy models)
2. Lighter cabin color for more open feel
3. No sueded center console
4. Black carpet.
It was super difficult because:
1. Contrast stitching on brownstone is to die for!
2. Fully dipped interior
3. Suede contrasting glovebox
4. It's the interior color Ryan and Sabrina Vaughan chose to drive around during the captured test fleet period. And we were getting AW as well!
If my car wasn't already at 3400 i think I may just have resold myself on brownstone! Can't go wrong.
1. Kalahari is unique to corvette (you can find brownstone in other Chevy models)
2. Lighter cabin color for more open feel
3. No sueded center console
4. Black carpet.
It was super difficult because:
1. Contrast stitching on brownstone is to die for!
2. Fully dipped interior
3. Suede contrasting glovebox
4. It's the interior color Ryan and Sabrina Vaughan chose to drive around during the captured test fleet period. And we were getting AW as well!
If my car wasn't already at 3400 i think I may just have resold myself on brownstone! Can't go wrong.
Racer
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I sat in the LRG is Wisonsin at the ALMS and it had 3LT Brownstone and I was absolutely shocked....It felt so UP scale, so classy, so expensive and felt as though I was sitting in a Gucci handbag that cost $10,000,,,,,All my rides have always been Black leather interior....I am going all out Brownstone this time.....It makes the car
Drifting
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From: Billings Montana
I sat in the LRG is Wisonsin at the ALMS and it had 3LT Brownstone and I was absolutely shocked....It felt so UP scale, so classy, so expensive and felt as though I was sitting in a Gucci handbag that cost $10,000,,,,,All my rides have always been Black leather interior....I am going all out Brownstone this time.....It makes the car
