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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 03:15 AM
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Thinking of doing a color change over the winter but go so many options i cant decide. So i'm wondering what you guys think would be hot with the set up i have. I want something different that not every one has. First off im not a big red guy so thats out. Ive been leaning toward a lambo yellow, a different blue, or pearl white but i'm open to anything. Only other exterior mod i have planned for now is a cf hood, leaving the center cf and painting the sides. Lets hear what you guys think.



--Keith

PS- Dont need to hear about how much it will cost me i work at a body shop so paint is all i need to buy. and yes i know its my car and my choice just want to hear some opinions. Thanks.
Old Oct 17, 2007 | 03:18 AM
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envy green. like the rs3 xb's
Old Oct 17, 2007 | 03:23 AM
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I never seen a lambo yellow scion, that would be something to look at
Old Oct 17, 2007 | 03:25 AM
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I would go for the Envy Green, I love it on the box.

Lambo Yellow would look pretty sharp in the tC as well, especially since you want something that's unique.

Both colors will stick out, that's for sure.
Old Oct 17, 2007 | 03:28 AM
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IIP :D

If I re-painted mine, it would be a close color to the IIP it is now. I would probably keep the same shade of blue, with a tad more pearl. I am pretty stuck on the blue.

I have had more than one person tell me that they feel the dark colors compliment the tC the best. I personally think the white looks awesome (and I am normally not a huge white car fan), but I have to agree the darker colors really set it off.
Old Oct 17, 2007 | 03:39 AM
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I would keep the new color blue, but something different. maybe a candy blue, pearl blue or flat blue?
Old Oct 17, 2007 | 03:40 AM
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There is a yellow tc. Search yellow kaminari and its like 5 posts down. Never thought of envy green before might not be bad.
Old Oct 17, 2007 | 03:42 AM
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quick question... how much do you think its gonna cost? and also how are you exactly paying for this? (obviously i know, with money, and money you probably worked for...just wondering though your only 22, i wish at 22 I had that kinda dough sittin around lol)
Old Oct 17, 2007 | 03:45 AM
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ur car looks fine!!! but if u really want a change, do that blue that taek did. just pearl or metallic.
Old Oct 17, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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quick question... how much do you think its gonna cost? and also how are you exactly paying for this? (obviously i know, with money, and money you probably worked for...just wondering though your only 22, i wish at 22 I had that kinda dough sittin around lol)
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PS- Dont need to hear about how much it will cost me i work at a body shop so paint is all i need to buy. and yes i know its my car and my choice just want to hear some opinions. Thanks.
Probably cost me around $500 for paint and materials.

--Keith
Old Oct 17, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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well, changing the color of a car is a big expensive and slow process, so it is good that your thinking this out very carefully.

i think you should take some time to think past the color and think about whatelse your going to change about your car, like what color race seats, rims, interior, grills, painted calipers etc.

so take the time to think about what direction you would take your tc in if you painted it this color or that color. maybe spend some time in photoshop. hope that helps.
Old Oct 17, 2007 | 12:55 PM
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torched penny!!! (xB RS4.0) with a CF hood and all black rims...
Old Oct 17, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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I'd like to se a lambo yellow as well!
Old Oct 17, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by orangesuburban
torched penny!!! (xB RS4.0) with a CF hood and all black rims...

that's def interesting
Old Oct 18, 2007 | 12:43 AM
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Lambo coloured tC

Not mine but i saved the pic cause its hot!

Old Oct 18, 2007 | 01:43 AM
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Yep thats the one i was talking about. Thanks for uploading pic for my lazy butt.

--Keith
Old Oct 18, 2007 | 01:53 AM
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I realy like the yellow!


I like the orange color Ford uses on the Edge.

http://www.fordvehicles.com/crossovers/edge/
Old Oct 18, 2007 | 01:56 AM
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So do i. We just got a new on for on the lot today. must admit i caught myself staring at it a couples times.

This is gonna be a hard decision.

--Keith
Old Oct 18, 2007 | 02:46 AM
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WOW that yellow one is somthing though
Old Oct 18, 2007 | 03:03 AM
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dont do blue since scion has azure, indigo ink, nautica, blitz and what ever new ones they have... WAY too many shades.

I would love to see like a deep green pearl, lighter grey than flint mica... another shade of gold maybe?

It's all about your preference and what you are doing with the car. If it is a show car, make it bright and stand out from all the stock colors or common colors in your area. If its not for that, just do what you like best.



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