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Old Sep 6, 2022 | 04:40 AM
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I’ve been meaning to post a picture of mine. I took a video today, I’ll post that as well but in the meantime here is mine. Couldn’t be happier with the color.
First off looks so good! Second was going to ask what side skirt you have there? ACS? Front Splitter looks like the ACS one reason I was thinking the sides are from them.
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Old Sep 6, 2022 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Tim0shel
First off looks so good! Second was going to ask what side skirt you have there? ACS? Front Splitter looks like the ACS one reason I was thinking the sides are from them.

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Side skirts are from ZL1addons, the splitter is from ACS.
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Old Sep 12, 2022 | 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Foehammer
Thanks!
Side skirts are from ZL1addons, the splitter is from ACS.
Awesome I was looking at those and guess seeing them on yours another view from what they had on the site makes me want them more. I might try putting carbon flash vinyl on them.
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Old Sep 13, 2022 | 10:40 AM
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I'm putting this A-pillar and roof wrap on my HGM HTC. Basically a reverse of the nacelles-only option. I like the nacelles in body color. We shall see. I will post pix when it's done.



have you wrapped it yet? Looking forward to pics
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Took delivery on 09/10/22, drove 250 miles home, and hit 500 miles yesterday.







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Old Sep 15, 2022 | 12:42 PM
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have you wrapped it yet? Looking forward to pics
Thanks, scheduled for end of next week. There was a delay because of a national shortage of 2080 Gloss Black Metallic wrap from 3M.
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Old Sep 19, 2022 | 05:51 PM
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Has anyone ever seen an Xpel Stealth PPF on a Hypersonic Gray C8?
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Here is a video and some pictures of a HSG C8 we did last week on Stance SF07 Brushed Dual Gunmetal.





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Originally Posted by WHEEL DESIGNERS
Here is a video and some pictures of a HSG C8 we did last week on Stance SF07 Brushed Dual Gunmetal.
I'll likely get a '24. Hoping they go a shade darker on this color.
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I’m seeing a LOT of green in the outdoors pictures. That worries me since I want to go with the red interior, which won’t work if this color appears green a lot of the time. Is it the same in person?
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Old Sep 20, 2022 | 02:33 PM
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I’m seeing a LOT of green in the outdoors pictures. That worries me since I want to go with the red interior, which won’t work if this color appears green a lot of the time. Is it the same in person?
Dipped, 2LT, or 1LT? It looks great in person even with a hint of green in the sun. I seen the exact combo in person. Looks very accurate, picture is from another member.



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Old Sep 20, 2022 | 02:40 PM
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I’m seeing a LOT of green in the outdoors pictures. That worries me since I want to go with the red interior, which won’t work if this color appears green a lot of the time. Is it the same in person?
I saw a green tint in the color on several cars I looked at. Although it is a beautiful color, I went with the Silver Flare because of that. Everyone's eyes are different, and we see colors differently, so not sure if that is something everyone will see.
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Old Sep 20, 2022 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by StanNH
I saw a green tint in the color on several cars I looked at. Although it is a beautiful color, I went with the Silver Flare because of that. Everyone's eyes are different, and we see colors differently, so not sure if that is something everyone will see.
Yeah it’s weird. To me the very first pictures I saw showed a green tint, so I guess I just notice it more. It’s going to come down to whether I value the interior or exterior color more.

I also don’t like how silvery the color looks in brighter light. I wish it was darker, like shark grey.
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This color is simply awesome, changes slightly in different lighting. I was also on the fence when I order not ever having seen it in person, no regrets, I get tons of compliments. Very racy, classy, and classic IMO!
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Looks even better with your body colored trim!
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Old Sep 22, 2022 | 11:42 AM
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I had a chance to see the color in person. The green tint was immediately obvious to me. It was also a somewhat overcast day and the car was parked right next to a building, so I think that dulled the lighting enough for the green to really come through. Someone mentioned it somewhat resembles the Porsche color Aventurine Green, although with less green.

In my opinion, I really don’t think the color works well with red, either on the calipers or inside the car. The green hue just spoils it a bit.






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Old Sep 22, 2022 | 12:33 PM
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I’m seriously considering this color, but the only time I see any green hue is when it is reflected by its surroundings, like a Chamaeleon effect.
In this pic posted from earlier, the green is a complete reflection of a grassy area. Are others seeing green anywhere else?
Is there green metallic flake in the paint?
I like green, but I just don’t see it, unless it’s like the area in this photo.


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I went with Edge Red calipers and it worked great for me. Not the greatest lighting of course but you can get the general picture.




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Originally Posted by lewislgZ06
I’m seriously considering this color, but the only time I see any green hue is when it is reflected by its surroundings, like a Chamaeleon effect.
In this pic posted from earlier, the green is a complete reflection of a grassy area. Are others seeing green anywhere else?
Is there green metallic flake in the paint?
I like green, but I just don’t see it, unless it’s like the area in this photo.
I’m becoming convinced that the screen you’re looking at has an effect. When I looked at it in person, the green was visible as soon as I saw the car,

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I went with Edge Red calipers and it worked great for me. Not the greatest lighting of course but you can get the general picture.
The edge red calipers look good with HSG for sure.
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