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imminentvictory · 07-13-2012, 11:17 PM

at first i kinda regretted getting mine in hot lava but now i love it. I'm gonna vinyl the roof gloss black and tink the windows to really make the burnt orange pop.

Zach · 07-13-2012, 11:24 PM

I wanted silver, had it on the truck to replace the raven at the dealership. I fell in love with raven and had everything reversed.

At the end of the day I'am so happy, having a clean black car is like a badge of honor.

Plus silver looked bigger side by side.

Sall · 07-14-2012, 02:42 AM

afterall black is not a bad color.

lol

#87 · 07-14-2012, 02:57 AM

I really wanted black but I know I won't be able to keep up with the cleaning so I got silver.

Texas BRZ · 07-14-2012, 03:11 AM

It's funny that there are always so many great color choices for cars, and especially all the great choices for the FR-S.

I placed the order for my FR-S already, and my heart had always been set on Firestorm... But now all of a sudden Asphalt has been coming into my mind, despite the fact that it was the first color I saw on an FR-S in person at the dealership (and I didn't like it then).

Thinking more deeply, I think I'll regret not getting the Firestorm more than not getting the Asphalt... That's why I'm not stopping myself.

Again, so many nice color choices for this car... I guess you could say this sports car looks beautiful in all the colors, lol.

Rich1 · 07-23-2012, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas FR-S

It's funny that there are always so many great color choices for cars, and especially all the great choices for the FR-S.

I placed the order for my FR-S already, and my heart had always been set on Firestorm... But now all of a sudden Asphalt has been coming into my mind, despite the fact that it was the first color I saw on an FR-S in person at the dealership (and I didn't like it then).

Thinking more deeply, I think I'll regret not getting the Firestorm more than not getting the Asphalt... That's why I'm not stopping myself.

Again, so many nice color choices for this car... I guess you could say this sports car looks beautiful in all the colors, lol.

I had the same dilemma as you had with the Firestorm and Asphalt. It's even made worse today since I've ordered 2 weeks ago and still waiting - apparently August is the current ETA. This is my first new car purchase (always bought used before)

I ended up ordering Firestorm since:
1) The number of dark gray/charcoal colored cars has jumped up significantly and looks almost common - although very elegant and professional
2) Firestorm screams sports car!
3) The Firestorm really reminds me of the Toyota Red - which I think is appropriate for the history of the car
4) The black rims and accents for a contrast on the Red (along with the seats) lead to a tonne of aftermarket add-ons.

So in the end great choice on the Firestorm. Just waiting to get it so I can start appreciating it.

_hollywood · 07-23-2012, 01:47 AM

I think the raven shows the aggressive lines of the car esp the roof the best.

eriktherod · 07-23-2012, 02:14 AM

As someone has probably said a few times over, I think EVERY color is nice. I'm sure the Black will grow on you. If I hadn't done black before I'd probably be getting mine in it.

Laurie · 07-23-2012, 04:30 AM

If it doesn't grow on you, at least the black is a perfect base coat for having the car vinyl wrapped. With the black base coat, you're not going to see any other colour in the door jams or panel caps... or any strange contrasting colour on the strut towers and firewall when you open the hood.

With the vinyl wrapping you've got the option to go with any colour you can imagine too - not just the ones Scion offers.

I plan to vinyl wrap the MX5 some time soon... when I got it I had no choice in the colour as it was the last stick shift available in the country... have a look at the signature below and see if you can guess what colour I'll change it to :p

jarviz · 07-23-2012, 09:17 AM

I just got my full font-clear bra and whole car opti-coated. Now the black will stay sexy

Style · 07-23-2012, 12:07 PM

Im thinking of wrapping my Raven in flat white vinyl. I think that would look sexy.

rcm47 · 07-23-2012, 02:02 PM

I sometimes wish I had red.

Imti · 07-23-2012, 02:33 PM

I started with Hot Lava. But then the sales guy mentioned the waiting period. Poof! Changed to firestorm. Haven't looked back since. Both were my top choices. But this picture below from a local event blew me away!!

Already own a black car. Love it. But one is good enough. Red suits a sports car IMO. No regrets whatsoever.

Texas BRZ · 07-23-2012, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich1

I had the same dilemma as you had with the Firestorm and Asphalt. It's even made worse today since I've ordered 2 weeks ago and still waiting - apparently August is the current ETA. This is my first new car purchase (always bought used before)

I ended up ordering Firestorm since:
1) The number of dark gray/charcoal colored cars has jumped up significantly and looks almost common - although very elegant and professional
2) Firestorm screams sports car!
3) The Firestorm really reminds me of the Toyota Red - which I think is appropriate for the history of the car
4) The black rims and accents for a contrast on the Red (along with the seats) lead to a tonne of aftermarket add-ons.

So in the end great choice on the Firestorm. Just waiting to get it so I can start appreciating it.

Took delivery of my FR-S recently... Absolutely NO regrets on choosing Firestorm. Much better color in person than I was expecting!

07-13-2012, 11:24 PM	#100
Zach Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 13 FR-S Black MT Location: Portland, Or Posts: 71 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wanted silver, had it on the truck to replace the raven at the dealership. I fell in love with raven and had everything reversed. At the end of the day I'am so happy, having a clean black car is like a badge of honor. Plus silver looked bigger side by side. Attached Images

07-14-2012, 03:11 AM	#103
Texas BRZ Sports Car = Anti-Drug Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2014 Honda CBR600RR Location: Plano Posts: 917 Thanks: 371 Thanked 307 Times in 193 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	It's funny that there are always so many great color choices for cars, and especially all the great choices for the FR-S. I placed the order for my FR-S already, and my heart had always been set on Firestorm... But now all of a sudden Asphalt has been coming into my mind, despite the fact that it was the first color I saw on an FR-S in person at the dealership (and I didn't like it then). Thinking more deeply, I think I'll regret not getting the Firestorm more than not getting the Asphalt... That's why I'm not stopping myself. Again, so many nice color choices for this car... I guess you could say this sports car looks beautiful in all the colors, lol. __________________ "Did you know that this car comes with 300 horsepower in its stock form? 200 from the engine, 50 in its chassis, and the final 50 within the driver who can make the most of it." Texas BRZ

07-23-2012, 01:47 AM	#105
_hollywood Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 97 itr sold Location: WI Posts: 565 Thanks: 183 Thanked 165 Times in 98 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think the raven shows the aggressive lines of the car esp the roof the best. __________________ FR-S #56 of 86 Raven MT *FOR SALE*

07-23-2012, 04:30 AM	#107
Laurie Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Toyota86, MX5, Jeep, FJ45, 59 Caddy Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 44 Thanks: 2 Thanked 41 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If it doesn't grow on you, at least the black is a perfect base coat for having the car vinyl wrapped. With the black base coat, you're not going to see any other colour in the door jams or panel caps... or any strange contrasting colour on the strut towers and firewall when you open the hood. With the vinyl wrapping you've got the option to go with any colour you can imagine too - not just the ones Scion offers. I plan to vinyl wrap the MX5 some time soon... when I got it I had no choice in the colour as it was the last stick shift available in the country... have a look at the signature below and see if you can guess what colour I'll change it to :p __________________ 2013 Toyota 86 - 2008 Mazda MX5 2001 Jeep Wrangler - 1982 FJ-45 Land Cruiser Pick-Up 1959 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

07-23-2012, 02:33 PM	#111
Imti ~Hachi Roku~ Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Firestorm GT86 A/T Location: Dubai Posts: 138 Thanks: 168 Thanked 47 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I started with Hot Lava. But then the sales guy mentioned the waiting period. Poof! Changed to firestorm. Haven't looked back since. Both were my top choices. But this picture below from a local event blew me away!! Already own a black car. Love it. But one is good enough. Red suits a sports car IMO. No regrets whatsoever. __________________ UAE - Lightning Red Mid-Spec - Delivered 25th July'12 > IT'S HERE < Last edited by Imti; 07-23-2012 at 03:22 PM.

07-13-2012, 11:17 PM	#99
imminentvictory Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: SCIBAROTA FRS Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	at first i kinda regretted getting mine in hot lava but now i love it. I'm gonna vinyl the roof gloss black and tink the windows to really make the burnt orange pop.

07-14-2012, 02:42 AM	#101
Sall Sallbaru Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: raven FRS Location: socal Posts: 335 Thanks: 234 Thanked 60 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	afterall black is not a bad color. lol

07-14-2012, 02:57 AM	#102
#87 I usually post drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 1,487 Thanks: 15 Thanked 490 Times in 231 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I really wanted black but I know I won't be able to keep up with the cleaning so I got silver.

07-23-2012, 09:17 AM	#108
jarviz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Raven FRS MT Location: Queens, NY Posts: 965 Thanks: 76 Thanked 249 Times in 125 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I just got my full font-clear bra and whole car opti-coated. Now the black will stay sexy

07-23-2012, 12:07 PM	#109
Style LXXXVI Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Dahlia (Raven FR-S) Location: SoCal/South Bay/Lawndale Posts: 401 Thanks: 346 Thanked 86 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Im thinking of wrapping my Raven in flat white vinyl. I think that would look sexy.

07-23-2012, 02:02 PM	#110
rcm47 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Drives: 13’ FRS (traded), 18’ CWP BRZ tS Location: California Posts: 605 Thanks: 589 Thanked 300 Times in 147 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I sometimes wish I had red.

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