Color choices
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From: Castle Pines Colorado
Color choices
I'm looking at getting into a C7 and ice never struggled this much in choosing the right color.
I've narrowed it down to a few but I'm constantly changing my mind. I loved the artic white color and I still think it's one of the top choices. I was thinking artic white, machine faced wheels, red calipers, and maybe the spoiler and mirrors painted carbon black.
Then I just saw a few pics of a few different colors wih the dual racing stripes. While originally I thought this was tacky, I must say it sets the cars apart and really gives them personality. The one I loved the most appeared to be a crystal red tint coat with white full length stripes. The second was a midnight blue with cyber gray full length stripes. The white stripes really made the red pop and the cyber gray stripes really gave the midnight blue a subtle hint of, badassness.
I was curious what you guys think? Also, it seems the stripes come in two different ways. Painted or decals. Is this he case? Is one better than the other? I didn't see an option for the white stripes so I'm thinking decals are the only option there.
Thoughts?
I've narrowed it down to a few but I'm constantly changing my mind. I loved the artic white color and I still think it's one of the top choices. I was thinking artic white, machine faced wheels, red calipers, and maybe the spoiler and mirrors painted carbon black.
Then I just saw a few pics of a few different colors wih the dual racing stripes. While originally I thought this was tacky, I must say it sets the cars apart and really gives them personality. The one I loved the most appeared to be a crystal red tint coat with white full length stripes. The second was a midnight blue with cyber gray full length stripes. The white stripes really made the red pop and the cyber gray stripes really gave the midnight blue a subtle hint of, badassness.
I was curious what you guys think? Also, it seems the stripes come in two different ways. Painted or decals. Is this he case? Is one better than the other? I didn't see an option for the white stripes so I'm thinking decals are the only option there.
Thoughts?
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Since you're asking for opinions, I'd stick with your first choice, Arctic White. I think the white on the C7 is incredible. If you want stripes (I wouldn't) then consider the black stripes on the white. I would rather do the stinger on the hood only. But that's just my opinion, which you asked for. 
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Sorry but I don't like stripes JMHO!
Stick to your first choice very classy.
Stick to your first choice very classy.
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Saw an AW Z51 Stingray coupe with chrome wheels in the HomeDepot parking lot a couple days ago... It was stunning! Stopped me dead in my tracks. I was so awestruck by the car's beauty, I forgot to snap a photo! I think you should stick with that choice and reconsider the chrome wheels.
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Haha I was in the same boat man. I've never questions what color I wanted on my C5's and C6. It was either black or silver. This years model for some reason I liked more colors. At first I wanted white, then silver...had a slight interest in red but knew I woudn't like that color after too long. Made up my mind on blade silver. Went to the dealership to order and saw a Laguna Blue in person and right then and there I changed my mind and ordered Laguna Blue! haha
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You are a very lucky guy, GM just announced all Corvette colors EXCEPT Laguna Blue have been canceled!! Of course, just kidding. They are all great looking.
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Since you're asking for opinions, I'd stick with your first choice, Arctic White. I think the white on the C7 is incredible. If you want stripes (I wouldn't) then consider the black stripes on the white. I would rather do the stinger on the hood only. But that's just my opinion, which you asked for.
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Color choices
I went with Arctic White and carbon flash everywhere! Kalahari interior. Added Z06 grille and stage 1 spitter. Side skirts next..Not disappointed at all. Perma-grin all the time...
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Here is mine and what I think of Arctic White
Saw an AW Z51 Stingray coupe with chrome wheels in the HomeDepot parking lot a couple days ago... It was stunning! Stopped me dead in my tracks. I was so awestruck by the car's beauty, I forgot to snap a photo! I think you should stick with that choice and reconsider the chrome wheels.
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Personally, the stripes are not my cup of tea. To each their own.