Where'd the monkey butt red go? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

n2oinferno · 03-28-2013, 09:58 AM

First of all, yes, I searched.

When the original FT-86 and FR-S concepts debuted in all of their "monkey butt red" glory, I thought it was said at one point that it was going to be a production color. Any idea when this changed? I don't mind the red that was delivered, but I much prefer lots of tasty flake.

MVJ1975 · 03-28-2013, 10:04 AM

I'd like to know, too. I had my heart set on Firestorm initially but once I saw it in person I realized it wasn't the awesome metallic red the concept was wearing but a slightly more pedestrian flat red. After seeing it, I was glad I chose to take the Ultramarine.

It's still a great color, don't get me wrong - but if it had been the concept color I'd have been very cross at myself for not waiting for it.

LeeMaster · 03-28-2013, 10:12 AM

A Red pearl wouldve been nice at least, probably the only reason why I cringe sometimes when I see another BRZ/FRS with sparkles.

Dave-ROR · 03-28-2013, 10:19 AM

Because Subaru?

zaptorque · 03-28-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Because Subaru?

this.

NemesisPrime909 · 03-28-2013, 10:24 AM

right, if I remember correctly Toyota was also saying there would be a lot of colors available on this car

though I could be wrong so take that with a grain of salt

whaap · 03-28-2013, 10:29 AM

Yes, that was a big disappointment for me too. I have a firestorm but I would sure love to have that butt red. Perhaps next year that might be one of the few changes I'm hoping they make.

cfusionpm · 03-28-2013, 10:37 AM

I hate metallic red. Been a huge fan of flat glossy red for quite some time and I think the FR-S looks fantastic in it.

BlaineWasHere · 03-28-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Because Subaru?

This, it's the same red from the current WRX/STi just like the white, grey, silver, black, dark blue and WRB.

MVJ1975 · 03-28-2013, 01:28 PM

They should have given us Plasma Blue Pearl, darn it.

n2oinferno · 03-28-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

This, it's the same red from the current WRX/STi just like the white, grey, silver, black, dark blue and WRB.

Hot Lava isn't a current Subaru color though, as far as I know.

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Originally Posted by MVJ1975

They should have given us Plasma Blue Pearl, darn it.

I emailed Subaru about that a while back. I did get a reply, basically just thanking me for my input. I'm guessing it might be an STi exclusive. We'll see.

BlaineWasHere · 03-28-2013, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by n2oinferno

Hot Lava isn't a current Subaru color though, as far as I know.

It is not.

Subaru is building the cars, why take the time to come up with a new red when they already have one ready to apply? That's the reason.

Dake · 03-28-2013, 05:20 PM

I would have bought a pacific blue metallic type color were it available. Then again, I really would've jumped on a "plum crazy" purple too!

03-28-2013, 09:58 AM	#1
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LeeMaster Red wine Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ(R.I.P) Location: Denied Posts: 1,176 Thanks: 1,268 Thanked 342 Times in 240 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A Red pearl wouldve been nice at least, probably the only reason why I cringe sometimes when I see another BRZ/FRS with sparkles. __________________

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Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	Because Subaru? __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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NemesisPrime909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: 91 Toyota Supra 16 Nissan Versa Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 955 Thanks: 365 Thanked 444 Times in 246 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	right, if I remember correctly Toyota was also saying there would be a lot of colors available on this car though I could be wrong so take that with a grain of salt __________________ The FRS/BRZ was not meant to be a world beating car, it was not meant to be an extremely fast car, nor a powerful car, but a well balanced fun car.

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