Official Hypersonic Gray Metallic Thread
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I dunno... the color in that photo kind of looks like my wife's silver Toyota minivan. Have to see it in person.
I'll take the LBR in front, though.
I'll take the LBR in front, though.
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Are we really sure that was Hypersonic... Blade Silver .... I mean grey...... ? Since there was a long beach car there clearly these aren't new. If that really is Hypersonic that's disappointing and the minivan quote was the most apropos.
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It's true what you say. But a different perspective is that a silver or gray is a non-color that highlights the car's lines more. When a car has boring lines that isn"t a good thing. Econocars and SUVs are not inherently interesting in design, and silvers and grays highlight that. When I see a C8 in TR, red mist, orange, or either of the blues, I see the color more than the car. I think they're beautiful, truly, but it isn't the visual I would choose for my own C8. I really like the C8 lines, and to my eye the two current silvers show off the lines really well. I suspect HSG will, too.
I hope that you are right.
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A good silver does show off a car's lines beautifully. Personally I like some cars in black and some in silver. While some may say that these are non-colors, to me the whole point is the car's lines.
This is 100% the way I see it. In a vehicle this striking I want to see lines first rather than color first.
Funny how little love there is for SFM. I think it accomplishes this beautifully. I would not order a C8 in black though.
This is 100% the way I see it. In a vehicle this striking I want to see lines first rather than color first.
Funny how little love there is for SFM. I think it accomplishes this beautifully. I would not order a C8 in black though.
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Melting Slicks
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I think until the cars start arriving in dealer showrooms (for customer delivery), we will have to wait to see a side by side comparison. Probably around a month.
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Today Posted by CorvetteAJView Post
Unless it's Hypersonic Gray Metallic. That color is not ready to be sprayed.
Can anyone here please confirm the information that CorvetteAJ has posted?
This is my color choice on my new 2022 C8 order and I hope that I will not face any delays for my new built.
Just today my MacMulkin wait order list number dropped to 110, so I am hoping to hear from Shane Malone very soon.
Unless it's Hypersonic Gray Metallic. That color is not ready to be sprayed.
Can anyone here please confirm the information that CorvetteAJ has posted?
This is my color choice on my new 2022 C8 order and I hope that I will not face any delays for my new built.
Just today my MacMulkin wait order list number dropped to 110, so I am hoping to hear from Shane Malone very soon.
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I’m seriously thinking of ordering a 1lt, red interior with HGM paint. I like torch red, but red in red is a little too much. The only concern for me is if this grey/dark silver color can pop on the street and gets as much attention as bright colors.
Melting Slicks
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I believe that particular photo was a marketing one and photoshopped.
HSG does NOT look that dark in full sun as evidenced by the carlisle pics and vids. I still maintain HSG was a mistake. It is way too close to the other light greys, barely any darker and a bit too much metallic flake.
HSG does NOT look that dark in full sun as evidenced by the carlisle pics and vids. I still maintain HSG was a mistake. It is way too close to the other light greys, barely any darker and a bit too much metallic flake.
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Wow HSG looks soooo good, much darker in that vid than other videos from Carlisle and it looks like the sun / light plays a major impact in HSG appearance! Very excited to get my hands on mine which has a 9/27 TPW so getting close! :-)
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Sorry. Not really. The yellow stripes are what ties the IMSA C8R Commemorative Edition together.
…and it’s “only” $94k. Though there is some debate if the $6500 upcharge INCLUDES the high wing spoiler, Z51 and a 3LT interior or if it is a high wing spoiler, 3LT & Z51 PLUS $6500…in that case you’re right.
…and it’s “only” $94k. Though there is some debate if the $6500 upcharge INCLUDES the high wing spoiler, Z51 and a 3LT interior or if it is a high wing spoiler, 3LT & Z51 PLUS $6500…in that case you’re right.
1. No way you got that for $65K
2. It’s a 1LT
3. Interior night and day difference
4. And not $100k for C8R