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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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The pics I had previously posted were indoors under flourescent lighting, so hopefully these outside shots will give you all a better look at the new shadow mica color. Enjoy!







Old Jan 8, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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sweet color i like it
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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Tastee color isn't it?
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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Thanks for the pics. I ordered a BOP xB, because the shadow mica looked like black with green metallic flakes. I already have 2 black metallic cars, but your pics look like there's more green undertone to the paint(like camo) than I previously thought. Hmmm, now I may have to wait to see one on the lot.
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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Yes it is dark, but I can easily say that it is not black. It will be very easy to deck out VIP style though.
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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The first 2 shots, it almost looks like BOP. Looks good and does change like Camo. The paint swatch even kinda changes...
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 08:57 PM
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The pearlescent effect the color has is hard to explain. It can look black in the shadow, but it can look green in direct light and grey in indirect light. I've tried to take a good picture of mine but it just won't come out right. It has green metallic flakes in the paint, but there's also hints of purple, blue, yellow, red in there as well. It's a very slick color.
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 02:47 AM
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Awesome color!
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 03:27 AM
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Sweet ! Now drop it like its Hot!!!
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 05:12 AM
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mine should be here soon ...

dropin these on them

Old Jan 9, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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SWEET RIMS
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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damn, SM is a really cool color.
good luck with it man.
Old Jan 9, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by RadRussXB
Sweet ! Now drop it like its Hot!!!
It's a commuter car for me so I'm not sure about dropping it. However through the magic of photoshop here is a pic of my "dropped" SM

Old Jan 10, 2006 | 02:29 AM
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Looks awesome Ryan!!

How on earth did you find a dry day? I don't remember the last time it wasn't raining!
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 05:00 AM
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I know what you mean, mine's a commuter too...
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 07:24 AM
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The ride is better when lowered!!!! :D


That color is HOTT!! Good choice!
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 07:46 AM
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love those pic......
how low did u drop ur car??
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 08:01 AM
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He hasn't lowered his. so on the off chance you may be asking me...lol

I lowered mine 2" on Goldlines....improved the ride 100%!!!
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by xb1013
love those pic......
how low did u drop ur car??
its a photoshopped pic...
Old Jan 10, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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Yeah. I think i might not drop my box for a while. I feel that dropping the ride is the last thing I want to do to my car. As of now, my xB is a commuter as well.

Shadow Mica is a sweet color and does almost resemble a Camo...I love it.. Hope you love your car..



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