Color Opinions - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

chipz91 · 07-30-2012, 02:54 AM

Im posting this because I just wanted to get peoples opinions. Do you think Asphalt is a nice/good color? Reason I'm asking is because I had a hard time deciding which color to get, its was driving me crazy.

I wanted something nice & something that wouldn't stand out as much but also noticeable. I would really like your opinions.

R2RO · 07-30-2012, 02:58 AM

You should get Raven, its a nice color that doesnt stand out so much. But looks good at the same time.

chipz91 · 07-30-2012, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by R2RO

You should get Raven, its a nice color that doesnt stand out so much. But looks good at the same time.

True, I was debating between that one as well, but black gets dirty really fast, dirt would be really noticeable.

Texas BRZ · 07-30-2012, 03:01 AM

Asphalt was starting to become one of the color choices I was deciding on... Doesn't show as much dirt as a black car does, has that metallic look, and also has that richness / elegance to it.

I ended up with Firestorm because I like the extra attention, haha.

Good luck.

lokvo · 07-30-2012, 03:46 AM

I had this exact same problem prior to ordering. Asphalt was my top choice followed by silver and black, but right at the last second I chose somethin out of left field, just for the hell of it lol. I thought sport car, sporty colour, so I rolled the dice and chose hot lava in the end.

Stealth · 07-30-2012, 04:44 AM

It was between Asphalt and Argento for me. I liked the metalic look of the Asphalt but it showed dust more and looked hotter... I ended up with Argento, less washing!

krea.tion · 07-30-2012, 04:48 AM

This car looks so good in all the colours. I swear my top picks change every 5 minutes while I'm on this forum. Makes it hard to commit...

dnL · 07-30-2012, 05:15 AM

When I saw the Asphalt in person, it looked pretty nice. I was actually surprised by how nice it looks. It's unlike most grays you see out there.

sho220 · 07-30-2012, 05:48 AM

Red is the fastest color...

Sigh-on-Rice · 07-30-2012, 05:51 AM

Asphalt was my choice #2. I think it's really nice.

BRAWL · 07-30-2012, 06:07 AM

Asphalt was my second choice and might still end up with gunmetal rims.

My 300zx is gunmetal grey and I reckon that Asphalt is a better colour. bit deeper, a bit less metallic and darker. Very nice.

I have decided to go with Velocity Orange as it just pops nicely in person. Love it!

giraffee · 07-30-2012, 06:18 AM

1. Argento - (if you want a light colour) shows the lines of the car really well, pictures do not do this colour justice, not as hard to maintain as white.
2. Asphalt - (if you want a dark colour) love this colour, masculine and reflects well in the sun. Also hides the dirt a bit better than raven.

tayterlik · 07-30-2012, 06:20 AM

It was really difficult for me to choose the colour (Europe, so GT86). First - negative elimination: black - difficult to keep clean, white - here in winter it would get splashed to the roof with black mud, silver - too boring, this is probably the most common colour around, blue - somehow not for me. Then asphalt grey, red or orange - hot lava... I decided on red just because it will match the red stitching and red alcantara on the seats, but when I see photos of asphalt FR-S I think "this looks just amazing".
But see it in person. When I had to decide, there was no cars in the showrooms yet - and you can go and see one.

Raven86 · 07-30-2012, 07:18 AM

Raven or Asphault are my 2 favorite colors for this car. I had them 1 and 2 on my list and ended up getting the raven. The blue is also really nice actually. I never was a big fan of blue cars but the blue they use on the fr-s looks good.

07-30-2012, 02:54 AM	#1
chipz91 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Toyota Corolla, Asphalt (MT) FR-S Location: Van Nuys, CA Posts: 95 Thanks: 64 Thanked 33 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Color Opinions Im posting this because I just wanted to get peoples opinions. Do you think Asphalt is a nice/good color? Reason I'm asking is because I had a hard time deciding which color to get, its was driving me crazy. I wanted something nice & something that wouldn't stand out as much but also noticeable. I would really like your opinions. __________________

07-30-2012, 03:01 AM	#4
Texas BRZ Imperfect Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2025 C8 Z06s and more! Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 925 Thanks: 374 Thanked 307 Times in 193 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Asphalt was starting to become one of the color choices I was deciding on... Doesn't show as much dirt as a black car does, has that metallic look, and also has that richness / elegance to it. I ended up with Firestorm because I like the extra attention, haha. Good luck. __________________

07-30-2012, 03:46 AM	#5
lokvo Pugilist Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: GT 86 - Hot Lava (AUS Spec) Location: Australia, QLD Posts: 140 Thanks: 41 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had this exact same problem prior to ordering. Asphalt was my top choice followed by silver and black, but right at the last second I chose somethin out of left field, just for the hell of it lol. I thought sport car, sporty colour, so I rolled the dice and chose hot lava in the end. __________________ "BOO FOR THE GOO" - Everyone

07-30-2012, 04:48 AM	#7
krea.tion Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: BRZ/FRS soon? Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 14 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This car looks so good in all the colours. I swear my top picks change every 5 minutes while I'm on this forum. Makes it hard to commit... __________________ 2012 GT-R (AMS DP, AAM catted midpipe, GotBoost 3" intakes, Cobb AP tuned by Ben@GTC, GFB Respons BOVs) 2009 Yamaha R6 (Graves full race exhaust, PowerCommanderV, carbon body treatment) 2007 Lexus IS250 AWD (bone ass stock)

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07-30-2012, 04:44 AM	#6
Stealth Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: FR-S M/T Argento, 96 Mustang Cobra Location: Kona, HI Posts: 23 Thanks: 5 Thanked 15 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It was between Asphalt and Argento for me. I liked the metalic look of the Asphalt but it showed dust more and looked hotter... I ended up with Argento, less washing!

07-30-2012, 05:15 AM	#8
dnL Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S Location: Bay Area Posts: 154 Thanks: 29 Thanked 89 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	When I saw the Asphalt in person, it looked pretty nice. I was actually surprised by how nice it looks. It's unlike most grays you see out there.

07-30-2012, 05:48 AM	#9
sho220 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S MT & FJ Cruiser Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,107 Thanks: 292 Thanked 653 Times in 316 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Red is the fastest color...

07-30-2012, 06:07 AM	#11
BRAWL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS Velocity Orange Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 447 Thanks: 74 Thanked 102 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Asphalt was my second choice and might still end up with gunmetal rims. My 300zx is gunmetal grey and I reckon that Asphalt is a better colour. bit deeper, a bit less metallic and darker. Very nice. I have decided to go with Velocity Orange as it just pops nicely in person. Love it!

07-30-2012, 06:18 AM	#12
giraffee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Slowly Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 207 Thanks: 88 Thanked 58 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	1. Argento - (if you want a light colour) shows the lines of the car really well, pictures do not do this colour justice, not as hard to maintain as white. 2. Asphalt - (if you want a dark colour) love this colour, masculine and reflects well in the sun. Also hides the dirt a bit better than raven.

07-30-2012, 06:20 AM	#13
tayterlik Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Toyota GT86 - Racing Red Location: Prague, Czech Republic Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It was really difficult for me to choose the colour (Europe, so GT86). First - negative elimination: black - difficult to keep clean, white - here in winter it would get splashed to the roof with black mud, silver - too boring, this is probably the most common colour around, blue - somehow not for me. Then asphalt grey, red or orange - hot lava... I decided on red just because it will match the red stitching and red alcantara on the seats, but when I see photos of asphalt FR-S I think "this looks just amazing". But see it in person. When I had to decide, there was no cars in the showrooms yet - and you can go and see one.

07-30-2012, 07:18 AM	#14
Raven86 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Raven FR-S Location: New Jersey Posts: 49 Thanks: 8 Thanked 36 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Raven or Asphault are my 2 favorite colors for this car. I had them 1 and 2 on my list and ended up getting the raven. The blue is also really nice actually. I never was a big fan of blue cars but the blue they use on the fr-s looks good.

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