You folks see this yet: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/cars/Lotus+embraces+black/2123809/story.html
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Oct. 20, 2009 6:27 p.m. eastpark New Reader
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Oct. 20, 2009 6:31 p.m. dyintorace Dork
Where is the drool icon when you need it?!? Wow.
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Oct. 20, 2009 8:13 p.m. wbjones Reader
dyintorace wrote:
Where is the drool icon when you need it?!? Wow.
I really don't fit....
I'm 6'3 and 220....
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Oct. 20, 2009 8:16 p.m. Tommy Suddard SonDork
Want.
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Oct. 20, 2009 8:26 p.m. Nashco SuperDork
Honestly, I think it looks kind of silly. I'm a big Lotus fan, but it just doesn't strike me as "Lotus" with all the extra doodads and attempt at styling.
Bryce
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Oct. 20, 2009 8:43 p.m. Toyman01 HalfDork
Looks like a Lotus done by the Civic guy down the street from me. I'll pass.
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Oct. 20, 2009 8:46 p.m. RexSeven Dork
Heh, just as I predicted, flat/matte black IS becoming a factory color: http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/vw-wont-give-us-awesome-but-awe-di-will/13238/page1/
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Oct. 20, 2009 11:09 p.m. Nashco SuperDork
RexSeven wrote:
Heh, just as I predicted, flat/matte black IS becoming a factory color: http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/vw-wont-give-us-awesome-but-awe-di-will/13238/page1/
I hate to break it to you, but this color has been standard issue on motorcycles for a long time, it was inevitable.
Bryce
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Oct. 20, 2009 11:44 p.m. Trans_Maro HalfDork
Crap, now I have to repaint my truck in a new, "uncool" colour and wait another 10 years for it to become a trend.
Where's my brush and roller?
At least the lotus doesn't have red wheels.
Shawn
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Oct. 21, 2009 12:13 a.m. Shaun Reader
Nashco wrote:
RexSeven wrote:
Heh, just as I predicted, flat/matte black IS becoming a factory color: http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/vw-wont-give-us-awesome-but-awe-di-will/13238/page1/
I hate to break it to you, but this color has been standard issue on motorcycles for a long time, it was inevitable.
Bryce
That color has been standard issue on bazillions of backyard motorized creations since the beginning of time. Claiming flat black as a trend particular to xxx is like trying to claim you saw air eventually being important to everybody. The first flat black car I went goo goo for was a 1970 dodge coronet with a built 383, a M 4 speed, a locker rear end and the biggest bias plys I have ever seen In my life before or since. That was 1976 or so. Spent a bit of time sideways on HWY 38 around barton flats back in the day in that thing. Flat Black Rocks!!! Always has.
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Oct. 21, 2009 6:58 a.m. 924guy Dork
Shaun wrote:
Nashco wrote:
RexSeven wrote:
Heh, just as I predicted, flat/matte black IS becoming a factory color: http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/vw-wont-give-us-awesome-but-awe-di-will/13238/page1/
I hate to break it to you, but this color has been standard issue on motorcycles for a long time, it was inevitable.
Bryce
That color has been standard issue on bazillions of backyard motorized creations since the beginning of time. Claiming flat black as a trend particular to xxx is like trying to claim you saw air eventually being important to everybody. The first flat black car I went goo goo for was a 1970 dodge coronet with a built 383, a M 4 speed, a locker rear end and the biggest bias plys I have ever seen In my life before or since. That was 1976 or so. Spent a bit of time sideways on HWY 38 around barton flats back in the day in that thing. Flat Black Rocks!!! Always has.
yep, but now you can pay 8 grand for $15.00 worth of rustolium at any trendy body and paint shop...
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Oct. 21, 2009 7:46 a.m. DukeOfUndersteer Dork
Looks like i have a new number 1 favorite car that i want....
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Oct. 21, 2009 7:49 a.m. zoomx2 Reader
I believe all the cool kids call it "murdered out".
I didn't know Lotus was aiming for the 'baller crowd now.......
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Oct. 21, 2009 8:06 a.m. Ian F HalfDork
I've been a fan of black cars for a long time... so I like... now if the paint was radar-absorbing as well...
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Oct. 21, 2009 8:33 a.m. kreb Dork
I think that it looks great. I'd love to have it on the track, but certainly wouldn't like to be driving at night with it. Little cars are invisible enough as it is.
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Oct. 21, 2009 8:37 a.m. Duke SuperDork
Meh, I don't like black cars in general and flat black has been played out for at least a year.
Now, I'd love an Exige... just not in black.
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Oct. 21, 2009 8:47 a.m. aussiesmg SuperDork
It certainly has that sinister look down, imagine coming up onto the foothills in your Miata, looking in the mirror and seeing that behind you, do you pull over and try to stay with it or try to keep him behind without holding it up.
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Oct. 21, 2009 8:53 a.m. TJ HalfDork
Don't surrender....make him earn it....unless it becomes clear that you are clearly holding him up, then let him go.
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Oct. 21, 2009 9:05 a.m. poopshovel UltraDork
Looks stupid on a Civic. Looks down right mother berkeleying evil on a Lotus. Daddy likeee.
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Oct. 21, 2009 9:06 a.m. unevolved New Reader
I kind of wish flat black wasn't so popular, I'd love to paint my FB that color...
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Oct. 21, 2009 9:06 a.m. kreb Dork
In reply to aussiesmg: The flip side of that is That lord Vader will be mighty chagrinned when he's passed by a 20 year old flying Miata! The dark side hates being passed by a hairdresser!
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Oct. 21, 2009 9:30 a.m. GameboyRMH UltraDork
Nice color, but the styling is almost ricey. The Evo-ish wing on the back is really pushing it.
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Oct. 21, 2009 10:15 a.m. andrave HalfDork
Needs some rust and grey primer to match.
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Oct. 21, 2009 11:31 a.m. 914Driver SuperDork
What happens if you accidently touch wax to that ? Is it as difficult to remove as it is from your nasty old dry rubber bumpers?
Dan
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Oct. 21, 2009 11:46 a.m. Tetzuoe Reader
914Driver wrote:
What happens if you accidently touch wax to that ? Is it as difficult to remove as it is from your nasty old dry rubber bumpers?
Dan
wait so then do you just wax the stripe, sounds like a huge pain in the butt.
