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semtex 06-09-2009 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ocfoilist (Post 87469)
Just hoping that I can manage to survive the day without becoming acquainted with Mr. Limp Mode...

That's what SHE said!!! :icon18: Sorry, I know that was a bad joke, but I couldn't resist.

Forumite 06-09-2009 08:15 AM

I also went with yellow with red being a distant 2nd choice.

It can be hard to keep clean since it is so bright but other than that no problems.

gatorfast 06-09-2009 09:07 AM

I like the blue. Has a combo of flash and class where the yellow seems to be all flash (not that thats a bad thing).

Rans 06-09-2009 09:12 AM

I'm struggling with the same color choice. One factor I'm considering is the attention that the bright colors get from police. Red has always been known for attracting negative attention, and I suspect the yellow will run a close second, and the blue third. The black is probably a distant fourth. The white, graphite and silver will all remain fairly neutral to the police, but also will not provide the "attention" one might WANT from observers. Anyway, these are strictly opinions, and right or wrong they are in my head.

One other factor that has always bothered me is how hot dark cars get inside, so the black is always going to be a no go for me, even if it does look sexy as hell.

ocfoilist 06-09-2009 12:22 PM

Hehe...err...perhaps "I'm looking forward to the staying power I hope I'll have that day...? Hmm...I think I'm just digging myself a hole... ;)

ocfoilist 06-09-2009 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rans (Post 87542)
I'm struggling with the same color choice. One factor I'm considering is the attention that the bright colors get from police. Red has always been known for attracting negative attention, and I suspect the yellow will run a close second, and the blue third. The black is probably a distant fourth. The white, graphite and silver will all remain fairly neutral to the police, but also will not provide the "attention" one might WANT from observers. Anyway, these are strictly opinions, and right or wrong they are in my head.

One other factor that has always bothered me is how hot dark cars get inside, so the black is always going to be a no go for me, even if it does look sexy as hell.

Seriously, though. Don't worry about the cars getting hot. For some reason unknown to me, the leather does not get hot to the touch, even in hours of direct sunlight. I seem to recall someone here posting something about modern treatments done to leather to prevent it from absorbing a lot of heat. But for whatever reason, I've had my car sitting in 95 degree weather, under direct sunlight for several hours, only to find my seats mildly warm to the touch and the internal temperature of the car about the same. Then again, I did tint my windows but only at 35% and the front one wasn't done.

FricFrac 06-09-2009 05:22 PM

I had to get the blue myself. I've always wanted a blue car - wanted to paint my white 280ZX blue... Anyhow blue is tough to find in a good shade/tint/hue and the one on the 370Z is pretty sweet. It really shows off the lines of the car. However.... the yellow is also very nice and I doubt it would be any harder to keep clean than the blue or red and easier than the black or white. I personally think the yellow washes the lines of the car out somewhat but not like the white/black/silver. The yellow is going to be super rare as this is the only year its being produced so that may be a factor for some to consider. Tough call - if you are keeping your 280ZX Yellow and Blue look great together....

ctzn 06-09-2009 05:34 PM

I can't say I am fan of either of these colors, I really wish the blue was closer to Daytona Blue that came on the Z33, that was beautiful color. Monterey Blue I feel is really close to being a sweet color, and as others have mentioned it looks great in low/evening light, if it were a tad richer I think it would look close to Royal Saphire Pearl which would have been epic.

I suppose I would choose the yellow because it is more subdued. Though both of them have a very dulled/nearly desaturated look I think it works better on the yellow. I have to say as well, the shape of the body has a lot of depth to it that darker colors seem to hide, I think the yellow brings it out quite nicely actually.

If I had to switch colors I would have gone with the red, but I think that white is the only color that does the design proper justice, of course I may be biased though.

niterydr 06-09-2009 05:58 PM

Go yellow!!! :tup:

But seriously, this is a really tough decision. I fought with this for awhile myself. I saw the blue for the first time in person last weekend. It has the metallic flake and it is gorgeous! Ultimately I had to go with yellow again. I just love the color too much.

My yellow 350 looks clean even when it's not. It doesn't show dirt very well.


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