After all that, I still dont know

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by Osiris

The only complaint I have with mine is that it's kind of hard to find a set of wheels that looks proper on it.

Disagree, the OEM wheels look like the car should only come in Asphalt, they're practically color matched.

[frslee]

Black looks good

[naikaidriver]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

Disagree, the OEM wheels look like the car should only come in Asphalt, they're practically color matched.

I agree completely. Out of all the colors that the twins come in, the OEM wheels match Asphalt the best.

The problem comes in when buying aftermarket wheels. Here are my feelings on the various wheel colors/styles on an Asphalt FRS.

- Polished Aluminum looks great if you don't mind the "bling factor".
- Black, looks the best out of all the colored wheels but only in certain styles.
- White, Red, Blue, Yellow, or other primary color wheel looks damn awful and "cartoony".
- Bronze can look good but only a few shades of very dark bronze look good and only in a few styles.
- Gunmetal to Silver comes too close to matching the color of the car and it just doesn't look right.
- Two tone such as black (or other dark color) with a polished ring. Just looks ridiculous on the Asphalt.
- Gold or brass.... if you buy one of these, you have little concern about style anyway so moot point.

Of course, this is only my taste and not meant to offend anyone.

Scott

[FRSfan111]

I just wish the flake in the sun would show up in pictures.

[naikaidriver]

OOPS! Black FR-S pic posted! Have to show my Asphalt now!


Scott

[forzajuve]

Asphalt over Raven. I think the car lacks its true shape in all black (typically) UNLESS you keep it 100% clean all the time which can be difficult since it is so dark. Asphalt on the other hand really accentuates its shape. It is dark, but not too dark and can provide great contrast with tinted windows, wheels, break calipers, etc. (if you are into strong contrasts on cars). Good luck! it took me a while to choose my color so I understand your dilemma.

[Mendmyacoustic]

Either one would be a great choice imo

[GTM_Challenge]

Asphalt has really been growing on me lately.

[nzer]

@forzajuve has a point. I do think the Dark Grey shows the curves better during the day and at dusk it pretty much goes black so you get the best of both worlds. People ask me if my car is black all the time.




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[briang0901]

Originally Posted by LS13

If I should get the Raven or Asphalt. I like black cars but I heard that Raven or black car in general requires high maintenance cosmetic wise, it will show more scratches, rock chips, water spots ...etc. :/ and Yes i have been through all the pictures of both color cars on the gallery pages.

Coming from a wrecked Raven FR-S to an Asphalt FR-S IMO go Asphalt! I hated maintaining the Raven, with the Asphalt the dirt is hidden much better and still looks sleek.

[supragoods]

Asphalt. as owner of Raven FRS (and dont get me wrong i love it) but for this car color seems to in my opinion its projects the body lines. go and look at one (Raven) for yourself and then look at red white or orange And asphalt see if you feel the same.

[6-Shift]

I was originally set on getting an Asphalt, but when I got to the dealer they had an asphalt next to a Raven and I've never looked back since

[kilrb]

Originally Posted by FRSfan111

The black has plenty of flake. Actually makes it look cleaner then it is. Coming from some1 that is use to always cleaning my grandpas 911. His car I pure black, no flake an it shows every spec of dirt.

Agreed. Although its still show the dirt, the metal flake really does better at hiding water spots and dirt than straight black. I had a black Vette before this. That solid black was definitely worse at showing everything.

[Hindi]

For me, I choose asphalt over my original choice of whiteout after seeing both colors in person. I instantly fell in love with the mysterious look the dark grey color gave the car. My frs gets compliments on its color everywhere I stop. Not to mention the color is very versatile when upgrading wheels or if you wanted to add carbon bits. It's almost like having a silver car without being hard to paint match, and being a black car without all of the high maintenance, the best of both worlds IMO.