Help with color
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Instructor
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Help with color
I'm buying a new z06/z07 but I've been going around and around on the color. I think they all look great but I've decided on Arctic White or Torch Red. What do you guys think of these two colors?
Instructor
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From: Mary Esther FL
Color is like a women....They are all different and they are all good. Ok...I have a Crystal Red C6 and love it. Like it better than the Torch Red, but not by much. White with red seats is a cool car. Bottom line...I have been changing my mind almost every day on what color I want my next Vette to be. Try to find one close up if you car...In person is a much better look
Instructor
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From: San Francisco California
Evening,
The toughest thing that you will decide is the color. I finally got my car, i changed my mind 4 Different times. Started with Black, Then LB, Settled on DSOM Sight unseen. I'm happy with the color i choose, as far as I'm concerned DSOM is the best color. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.....lol..... Good Luck.
MikeNSF
The toughest thing that you will decide is the color. I finally got my car, i changed my mind 4 Different times. Started with Black, Then LB, Settled on DSOM Sight unseen. I'm happy with the color i choose, as far as I'm concerned DSOM is the best color. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.....lol..... Good Luck.
MikeNSF
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I went through the same process. I think I considered just about every color at some point. All I can say, is your first choice is usually best for you. I started out with Laguna Blue. Changed my mind about 10 times, and ended up with Laguna Blue. . . . and am very happy with it.
Personally, between AW and TR, I like the AW better, especially if you get the vis cf roof and the black wheels. The contrast b/t the carbon flash parts (vents etc) and the white really makes the details on the car pop. You can't go wrong with either. Your best bet, if it is an option, is to visit a dealer with one of each color in stock, even if they are stingrays, and see them in person.
Personally, between AW and TR, I like the AW better, especially if you get the vis cf roof and the black wheels. The contrast b/t the carbon flash parts (vents etc) and the white really makes the details on the car pop. You can't go wrong with either. Your best bet, if it is an option, is to visit a dealer with one of each color in stock, even if they are stingrays, and see them in person.
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Man I hear you on this.
IMO the Arctic White really gives the car a "super car" look. When I see it my mind goes Italian sports car. With that said I am not a white guy by nature so this goes against my grain so to speak.
I thought the Torch was real hot but then I was on a road trip the other day and saw 3 stingrays driving t/g. 2 were Torch and I was surprised at seeing the car in person; it looked nothing like I thought. It has a white hue to the color and it wasn't for me.
Black is were its at for me, mine won't be a daily otherwise I wouldn't do it.
I suggest you try to see each in person. Something tells me you'll know which one when you see it.
Good Luck. At the end of the day it could be any color and you'll be happy...its a z.
IMO the Arctic White really gives the car a "super car" look. When I see it my mind goes Italian sports car. With that said I am not a white guy by nature so this goes against my grain so to speak.
I thought the Torch was real hot but then I was on a road trip the other day and saw 3 stingrays driving t/g. 2 were Torch and I was surprised at seeing the car in person; it looked nothing like I thought. It has a white hue to the color and it wasn't for me.
Black is were its at for me, mine won't be a daily otherwise I wouldn't do it.
I suggest you try to see each in person. Something tells me you'll know which one when you see it.
Good Luck. At the end of the day it could be any color and you'll be happy...its a z.
Burning Brakes
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From: SW Ohio
TR and AW were my #1 and 2 choices. Finally settled on TR with no regrets.
Best thing to do is go to a dealer or dealers with both colors and stew over it in person.
There is really nothing more revealing.
Best thing to do is go to a dealer or dealers with both colors and stew over it in person.
There is really nothing more revealing.
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That would be an easy choice for me RED!!...JMO of course but nothing looks as hot as a red sports or muscle car....
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When I was choosing the color of my Z, a good point was brought up by I think Jesse at MacMulkin. I like black as an exterior color but was not really feeling it with this car. He mentioned that since all the accents are black (though you can alter that somewhat) I might not be getting the same feel. He was right, that was the issue with me.
I decided to go with Shark Grey with black rims and carbon flash mirrors. I am hoping the order goes in tomorrow.
I have seen them all in person and there are no bad colors IMO. Good luck with the decision. You will be happy no matter what you decide.
Joe
I decided to go with Shark Grey with black rims and carbon flash mirrors. I am hoping the order goes in tomorrow.
I have seen them all in person and there are no bad colors IMO. Good luck with the decision. You will be happy no matter what you decide.
Joe
Burning Brakes
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From: Bolingbrook IL
Red Corvettes are old news, and look cheap to me. Of all the C7 Z06's I've seen, red looks the least appealing.
The white with the black accents is super nice!
Burning Brakes
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From: Conshohocken PA
I'd go with white, but need black wheels or spectra grey. I don't think it looks good with Silver wheels. Not enough Silver on the car to balance it.
I opted for Shark Grey with Black everything. White was the backup choice.
I opted for Shark Grey with Black everything. White was the backup choice.
Racer
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From: Kirkland WA
From those two I like white better. Also white is the only color that I think goes well with the red interior, somehow it really sets it apart. The vert in the above pictures looks pretty awesome to me.
Le Mans Master
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From: Toronto Ontario Canada
Torch Red and Arctic White are great colors but there does not appear to be consistency in paint application quality yet. Some are good and some are bad. From what I have seen Blade Silver appears to be the best for quality and I have yet to see one with orange peel unlike the other colors. This may or may not be important to you.