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EvilJack
04-14-2012, 10:34 PM
I know that FFR is planning on making the body in a paint free material, however I figure that a few people will probably have it painted. Either way what color do you want your 818 to be?

I originally thought I would do it in WRC blue with yellow stripes/numbers/graphics etc. With the obligitory bronze/gold wheels. Then I figured there will probably be quite a few others doing this as well. At the current moment I am probably gonna go white. A white body allows for doing just about any accent color, even a bright florescent color if so inclined. I have even thought about having it painted the same color as my current ride as I like the color and its a very rare and unique color. The only problem is that the paint on my car is know for being very soft and easy to chip.

So what does everyone else have in mind?

shinn497
04-14-2012, 10:52 PM
It depends on what body choice.

Olmos - Blue for his original and orange for his updated

Vantage - Black or Silver

Xabier - Red so people will think it is a ferrari

Shawn Whetstone's - Pink

Though most likely I will just keep the red gelcoat and polish/detail the crap out of it.

Silvertop
04-14-2012, 11:11 PM
I am planning on going with the paint-free gel-coat finish.

First preference would be white, if available. Otherwise, blue, silver, or red, probably in that order, though it really depends on what the body looks like.

RedJoker
04-15-2012, 06:11 AM
I'm thinking clear. You think that would be an option?

:p

RM1SepEx
04-15-2012, 09:08 AM
bright orange
bright red
deep blue
black

shinn497
04-15-2012, 09:17 AM
I'm thinking clear. You think that would be an option?

:p

You could just not put the body on and have an exocar.

Xusia
04-15-2012, 12:55 PM
I can't say until I see the final shape. Some shapes just beg for certain colors. :)

AusRedNeck
04-15-2012, 01:35 PM
Bright Orange for me thanks

Nuul
04-15-2012, 03:32 PM
Matte black if it looks good on an 818. If matte black looks bad then Tardis blue.

http://i.imgur.com/M2Jhe.png

scartaan
04-15-2012, 04:19 PM
In order to be seen in a small car, it 's best to be a bright, light color. I was thinking of Subaru Blaze Yellow, but doubt it would be offered. I will probably go with white.

Tpa65cpe
04-15-2012, 05:18 PM
For me I am thinking Hemi Orange 1'st, Neon Green 2'nd, and Ferrari Fly Yellow last if these will show good on white base coat!! If all else fails Jet Black as the final choice!!!

Bacon
04-15-2012, 06:21 PM
RB5 Steel Blue Mica:
http://www.rb5oc.co.uk/gallery/191.jpg

Oppenheimer
04-15-2012, 07:30 PM
Silver, carved from unobtainium silver.

I was at the NY car show this past wekkend, and noticed a trend in high-end cars now having matte finishes. Seems like a coming trend. I have always liked that 'primer' look.

mekeys
04-15-2012, 09:01 PM
White with a tan interior..with A/C and Automatic..

Mel

txjeepn
04-16-2012, 02:25 PM
Yellow. It has to be yellow to match my S2000.

0100
04-17-2012, 03:34 PM
white

LS1RX7owen
04-19-2012, 11:39 AM
very dark gray like a cloudy sky right before a storm

love the RB5 Steel Blue Mica that Bacon posted

bnr32jason
04-28-2012, 05:19 AM
Either the Subaru Satin White Pearl:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3509132365_ed7daa9c11.jpg

Or if it's a VERY aggressive looking car, I'll do something like orange.

projectrally
04-30-2012, 03:14 AM
I hope gel coat is white.

shinn497
04-30-2012, 05:04 AM
most likely the gel coat will be red since that is what it is for their other models but who knows? At huntington beach, the winning mk 4 was this beautiful opaque (not shiny) cream white. I think that would look great in the CA sun without the glare.

Silvertop
04-30-2012, 07:33 AM
most likely the gel coat will be red since that is what it is for their other models but who knows? At huntington beach, the winning mk 4 was this beautiful opaque (not shiny) cream white. I think that would look great in the CA sun without the glare.

The "primer red" gel coat used on other FFR products was never meant to function as a finish coat. The 818 will be different. The idea is that while you can choose to paint it, the gel coat on the 818 WILL be a top coat.

I'm betting that there will be multiple colors available -- and it is likely that none of them will be that particular shade of red, unless it is for the purpose of providing a customer with a base gel coat that he INTENDS to paint. Just My Humble Opinion -- that plus three bucks will get you a tall coffee at Starbuck's........http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/images/icons/icon7.png

slopoke
04-30-2012, 07:47 AM
you can actually get coffee at Starbucks???

metalmaker12
04-30-2012, 08:23 AM
you can actually get coffee at Starbucks???

Dave has said that their will be multiple gel coat colors offered, I want white or a similar to wrc blue.

Silvertop
04-30-2012, 01:07 PM
Dave has said that their will be multiple gel coat colors offered, I want white or a similar to wrc blue.

I'd like to do a white one, too -- though Dave Smith offered the caveat months ago that high quality white gelcoats are more difficult to execute than other colors. Still, one can hope.

riptide motorsport
04-30-2012, 01:41 PM
Candt Brandrwine!!!!:cool:

blueafro
04-30-2012, 08:52 PM
It's interesting to see so many mentions of orange. That's probably my favorite color that's not common from the big manufacturers (in this era), and it's probably the color I'd paint a homebuilt car, assuming I didn't elect to skip the paint and live with the gelcoat.

Question: If orange has this many fans, why aren't all sports cars available in that color?

CoolCarl
05-01-2012, 03:41 AM
I don't plan on getting one, but if I did it would be painted yellow with white stripes.

shinn497
05-01-2012, 06:12 AM
It's interesting to see so many mentions of orange. That's probably my favorite color that's not common from the big manufacturers (in this era), and it's probably the color I'd paint a homebuilt car, assuming I didn't elect to skip the paint and live with the gelcoat.

Question: If orange has this many fans, why aren't all sports cars available in that color?

I've not the faintest idea.

http://www.unoverse.com/factoryfive/RO%20Project%20818%20Orange.jpg

Smitty911
05-01-2012, 08:50 AM
Shinn.

I would take that color in a hearbeat. I have a Black 914 now and people just don't see you, good thing it handles well.

Smitty

soul strife
05-01-2012, 08:53 AM
^

That is beautiful. Orange or charcoal gray for me.

Oppenheimer
05-01-2012, 09:02 AM
Candt Brandrwine!!!!:cool:

Um, sounds like you've already had too much wine...

RM1SepEx
05-01-2012, 03:08 PM
As a member of the male dominant color challenged club I love bright colors because they stand out, there fore my favorite color is Orange... My 1975 Yamaha RD350B is Portugese Orange, an AWESOME shade of bright orange

My Favorite animal... Tiger, sleek powerful and yup predominatly ORANGE

EvilJack
05-01-2012, 08:39 PM
This is my current ride. I am probably gonna start with just the gel coat, but if I get the urge to paint I may go this color.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/JetBlack013/08%20xb/HIN1.jpg

shinn497
05-02-2012, 01:58 AM
That is NICE. But it must have cost a pretty penny for such a paint job

EvilJack
05-02-2012, 07:39 AM
That is NICE. But it must have cost a pretty penny for such a paint job

That's actually a factory color.

leetfade
05-02-2012, 11:14 AM
Shinn may have converted me to orange with that rendering... but I'd prefer a deep blue pearl.

wjfawb0
05-02-2012, 11:38 AM
Blue, red, orange, green, whatever... I don't want black or white. I definitely don't want to paint the thing. The gel coat body panels is a big plus for me and any kit car budget I might have. I don't attend car shows or care a lot about hair catching on fire, though. I just want to drive it and enjoy it.

formfollowsfunction
05-02-2012, 11:38 AM
lotus krypton green please

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c140/richlemieux/Club111%20Dragon%202006/2006-10Club111TailoftheDragon006.jpg

BipDBo
05-02-2012, 11:55 AM
White.
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kach22i
05-02-2012, 12:24 PM
Shawn Whetstone's - Pink
Thanks for the laugh.

I can see that car in matte black to toughen the look up.

In general, bright colors on the street should make the car more visible and therefore safer. Considering the construction of this car, and that I got rear ended in my black truck last month, brighter is better.

bnr32jason
05-03-2012, 01:26 AM
Brighter is also more of an attention getter. That can be a good thing or bad depending on how much attention you desire.

Oppenheimer
05-03-2012, 09:49 AM
Brighter is also more of an attention getter. That can be a good thing or bad depending on how much attention you desire.

...and from whom (Lions (LEO) or Cougars)

Niburu
05-03-2012, 11:02 AM
I don't recommend painting it flat colors that nearly match the road surface. I've been nearly killed about a half dozen times in my Miata by cell phone wielding soccer moms when it was painted a dark primer grey.
Nobody has tried to run me off the road since I painted my Miata to look like Eddie Van Halen's guitar.

kach22i
05-03-2012, 02:39 PM
I painted zebra stripes all over my old Geo Tracker. Some idiot still backed into it when it was parked.

Do what you can, driving with your lights on helps too.

aknapp
05-03-2012, 04:02 PM
Nobody has tried to run me off the road since I painted my Miata to look like Eddie Van Halen's guitar.

Pics? :)

BTW, I'm up for any bright, loud, obnoxious color (laser orange, grabber green, electric blue, etc.).

Oppenheimer
05-03-2012, 04:27 PM
Loud Paint Saves Lives

Xusia
05-03-2012, 04:30 PM
^ OMG! Too funny!!

Niburu
05-03-2012, 08:24 PM
Pics? :)

BTW, I'm up for any bright, loud, obnoxious color (laser orange, grabber green, electric blue, etc.).

you asked for it
http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/2360/img7267q.jpg
http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/4200/img7283e.jpg

EvilJack
05-03-2012, 08:39 PM
The best part of that is the "Free Candy"

kach22i
05-04-2012, 07:53 AM
That looks a little like Sven7/Tyler's "Anal Probe" with Razzle Dazzlel paint job.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/project-anal-probe-18508-39.html
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Fun stuff.

Oppenheimer
05-04-2012, 08:46 AM
So, you weren't kidding about the Van Halen guitar.

aknapp
05-04-2012, 09:05 PM
Excellent VHM (Van Halen Miata)!

FinishlineWRX
05-08-2012, 09:48 PM
Laguna Seca For Me..
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w265/Extremepsi/4043995942_af9914ff0e_z.jpg

Mechie3
06-26-2012, 10:03 AM
I'm a little late to the party on this one but since everyone must be dying to hear my opinion. :rolleyes:

I'm partial to Subaru's World Rally Blue, mainly because I like that color and miss seeing the Blue Subaru in my driveway. I also like Mini's Laser Blue (yup...have a car that color too).

Aside from colors though, one thing I've been noticing is that it's not just the blue I enjoyed, but the metal flake. No matter what colors they use, I hope they embed metal flake in it. If they don't, I'd consider having the body painted (maybe even try painting it myself?). Since I could theoretically haul the body to a shop without the car it'd be less prep work and likely less costly than pulling in a full (street) car that needs lots of taping off, etc.

Xusia
06-26-2012, 10:41 AM
Is metal flake possible with a gel coat? Like you, I'm considering painting it (I have painter friends who are professionals, so I can get it done REAL cheap). I plan to see how the gel coat looks in person and if it's good enough, I'll leave it.

I swore I'd never own another black car, but discussing that got me thinking that a flat black could alleviate all my hassles - and I've seen it look good on other things. I wonder if they'll offer flat black in a gel coat...

WonderDude
06-26-2012, 10:49 AM
I'm thinking some kind of red (maybe candy apple)...
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PhyrraM
06-26-2012, 10:52 AM
Is metal flake possible with a gel coat? .........

Yes. Dune buggy and boat makers have been at it since the 60s.

Xusia
06-26-2012, 11:03 AM
LOL - I guess I thought that was a paint job! :D

Mechie3
06-26-2012, 11:20 AM
I google'd metalflake/gelcoat before I made my post so I wouldn't start an argument. lol.

IMO, metalflake adds depth to the paint and gives it a more upscale look. I collect hotwheels and those that are regular colors (plain red, white, black, blue, etc) don't pop that much. The satin ones look pretty cool, but my favorites are the metal flakes. It looks like more effort went into it rather than a fisher price looking flat color.

skullandbones
06-26-2012, 11:42 AM
I don't think metalflake is a likely finish that will be offered, at least, on the initial release. I don't know about FFR's manufacturing process but if they aren't using robotics, it would be very difficult to match panels and I think this is going to be a multiple panel kit (from what I have read). That's just my best guess but I can't imagine FFR adding a difficult process to an already new process that they have voiced as a big variable in the project. Others may have different opinions which I would be interested in hearing.
WEK.

Mechie3
06-26-2012, 11:46 AM
Is it truly a new process, or just a new process for them or a new process for this (the car) industry? Gel coats aren't anything new, and stated previously boat builders have been doing this for a while. Just wondering where the difficulty truly lies.

PhyrraM
06-26-2012, 12:09 PM
Is it truly a new process, or just a new process for them or a new process for this (the car) industry? Gel coats aren't anything new, and stated previously boat builders have been doing this for a while. Just wondering where the difficulty truly lies.

The issue is releasing the body from the mold. Compound shapes that curve in on themselves need multi-piece molds The mold needs to literally be dissassembled around the finished body. These molds that have part lines that a very hard to hide. All of FFRs current projects are like this, so they need final finishing.

If you think about the old dune buggies and boats, those shape can be 'pulled' from a single mold and do not leave any joints on the main surfaces (boats are two pieces glued together - top and bottom). Because there is no part lines the gelcoat can be as intricate as any paintjob - in fact it is layed out just like a paintjob in reverse.

I believe FFR is going to do many smaller, but simpler molds on the 818 vs. the single, complex mold they use for the main body on thier other products.

Mechie3
06-26-2012, 12:20 PM
Makes sense. I didn't think about parting lines and how that would affect things.

I tried to find it, but couldn't, but some guy on NASIOC a few years back sold his WRB/Gold STI and bought an Ariel Atom. Frame was gold, body (what there is of it) was WRB. Looked pretty cool IMO.

flynntuna
06-26-2012, 05:19 PM
If I remember right, time has an effect on my memory, Dave said the body panels would be thermoformed, so I don't think they would fiberglass with jel-coat.

PhyrraM
06-26-2012, 05:43 PM
If I remember right, time has an effect on my memory, Dave said the body panels would be thermoformed, so I don't think they would fiberglass with jel-coat.

IIRC, he said all types of manufacture were under consideration. He siad the thermoform process seemed particularly interesting for this project. He even said that there could be muliple contruction types used for each part of the body, much like OEMs do for mainstream production cars. He also mentioned color matching as a possible detractor to such.

RM1SepEx
06-26-2012, 09:46 PM
exactamundo... that's what he said when I was there

the thermoform allows using the software to drive mfg the tooling, hoping it will prove feasable, drives design too tho, correct need to elim mold part lines
some pieces will need to be traditional fiberglass due to complexity
trying to drive parts counts and complexity to build down
body in traditional pieces
he mentioned far fiewer aluminum panels for instance

all thoughts and ideas, the design goals will drive final decisions, right now it's all conjecture

bromikl
06-27-2012, 08:46 AM
If the body comes in WRX Blue, couldn't you paint it with blue flake in a clear-coat substrate, and then clear coat over that? I think that would look sweet. (but orange is still my favorite. :D )

Leonard
06-29-2012, 10:34 AM
If they end up using the thermoform process, are there any clear plastics that would be suitable?

timmy318
06-29-2012, 12:45 PM
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I'd either go with a bluish color like the '33 my dad and I just built or a matte/metallic black paint-job with some chrome flames along the sides or something

WonderDude
06-29-2012, 01:53 PM
Hey! What about a camo paint scheme? Like maybe a gray camo paint scheme...
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Grandaero
01-12-2013, 02:53 PM
British Racing Green. Tan leather interior. Black ragtop if that becomes an option.

rjh2pd
01-12-2013, 03:19 PM
either WRB (world Rally Blue - subaru's blue) or gunmetal steel

philly15
01-12-2013, 03:26 PM
so are there going to be a bunch of color options? or is it going to just be the red as in the prototype? or will FF at least have basic color options ie red black blue white etc

flynntuna
01-12-2013, 04:30 PM
Last year at Huntington Beach, Dave told me he wanted as many as 12 colors to chose from. Since then there's been no confirmation on colors or for that matter if thermoformed panels are still to be used. I for one am eagerly waiting for moochfest for some updates.

flytosail
01-12-2013, 07:46 PM
Arrest red.

HelluvaEngineer
01-12-2013, 09:59 PM
Old Gold

Silvertop
01-13-2013, 01:03 AM
British Racing Green. Tan leather interior. Black ragtop if that becomes an option.

FFR has already promised an optional soft top, and that it will be available at the time of the 818's launch. It will almost certainly be black. Other colors possible? We'll see........

The color of your interior may be largely determined by the color of your donor car's seats, unless you plan to spend the money for some custom ones. Something else to add to your list of desirable qualities in your ideal donor.

WIS89
01-13-2013, 09:51 AM
My personal opinion is that you may be able to get a good idea of some of the colors by looking at the color wheel Sherwin Williams came up with for Factory Five. I don't believe that this decision was made in a vacuum. My hunch is that Dave was looking at the potential final colors for the 818. I could certainly be wrong, as I am wrong more often than I am right. However, this would be my first stop in getting an idea of what future colors might be... My $.02, but worth much less!!

Regards,

Steve

flynntuna
01-13-2013, 12:29 PM
That what I was thinking when I saw the announcement.

Kalstar
01-13-2013, 12:43 PM
I am definitely going vinyl wrap. With all the small surfaces of the 818 body, wrapping will be painless. Change the color whenever inspiration hits for less then $500.00.

Silvertop
01-13-2013, 01:42 PM
My personal opinion is that you may be able to get a good idea of some of the colors by looking at the color wheel Sherwin Williams came up with for Factory Five. I don't believe that this decision was made in a vacuum. My hunch is that Dave was looking at the potential final colors for the 818. I could certainly be wrong, as I am wrong more often than I am right. However, this would be my first stop in getting an idea of what future colors might be... My $.02, but worth much less!!

Regards,

Steve

Steve -- I too am wrong as least as often as I am right -- but I think your assumption on the Sherwin Williams FFR colors is correct. It may be too much to hope that all of those colors will be available for the 818, particularly at launch -- but I'm betting that whatever colors will be available will be taken from that list.

Currently hoping that the blue they did the 818R in will be one of the available colors at launch. I'm leaning toward doing a knock-off of the blue-and-white color scheme they used on it for my 818S. Not very creative, I know -- but I will like that look.

Note to Grandaero -- one of the colors on the Sherwin Williams FFR choices appears to be a very dark green -- could be BRG.

Grandaero
01-13-2013, 01:49 PM
FFR has already promised an optional soft top, and that it will be available at the time of the 818's launch. It will almost certainly be black. Other colors possible? We'll see........

The color of your interior may be largely determined by the color of your donor car's seats, unless you plan to spend the money for some custom ones. Something else to add to your list of desirable qualities in your ideal donor.

Yes my brother, but it's just a "wish list".......however, if the color I prefer is not available from FFR I would be inclined to paint it, and I would likely accept whatever interior color my donor provides, cuz I'm po'folk.....JPM

Simpliicity-
01-13-2013, 06:05 PM
I am more than likely going to be vinyl wrapping the car, but I am leaning towards a spaceship grey or aviator grey(audi tt colour) if i can find the colour available on vinyl.

metalmaker12
01-14-2013, 12:30 PM
The plastic panels, if they even come to light will be offered in maybe 5 colors if were lucky, I have been told. I hope for much more, but really doubt it. I want a bright white pearl like on the Mazda Rx8. I have Kawasaki green brakes and gunmetal sti wheels. I want the carbon front and side splitters and rear diffuser with a lower profile wing and the 818R cutout on the tail end.

MurrayT
04-07-2013, 06:46 PM
F5 has posted 16 Great Colors for your viewing and renaming pleasure.

https://www.factoryfive.com/whats-new/factory-five-paint-colors/

Paint my 818R Supercar Yellow Metallic, #14.

I hope F5 makes all of these colors available for the 818.

Thanks
MurrayT

metalmaker12
04-07-2013, 08:04 PM
Yea it would be cool to have different gel coat colors, but this is just new Sherman willams paint colors and were only getting red gel coat. Hopefully something changes

Xusia
04-07-2013, 11:55 PM
You gotta love the name of the last color: Steve McGreen! Awesome! :)

vegascarnut
04-08-2013, 01:35 PM
Hey everyone,

How's this for an answer? Go design your own! For those who missed my announcement in the General Discussions forum early this morning, Hot Rod Fantasy, hotrodfantasy.com (http://www.hotrodfantasy.com), is now in private beta for FFR Forum Members. Here is the link to the original post, and I will attach some images to this reply:

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?9652-Hot-Rod-Fantasy-3D-visualization-tool-for-FFR

I'm attaching images of my "Mean Green 818" (street and race) that I designed in about 15 minutes, using the system. I used a green as the base color, and satin black for the accent, roll bar and wheel accent color. Enjoy, and I'll look forward to your feedback!

hotrodfantasy.com (http://www.hotrodfantasy.com)
Site Password: hrf2013

Setup an account, and go for it! **HINT** Use the "Compact" wheel size with 818's, unless you want a wheel through your new fenders! :mad:

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-Sean

Bob_n_Cincy
04-08-2013, 09:42 PM
I just painted my 818R
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Silvertop
04-08-2013, 10:50 PM
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<---------- Well, what a coincidence! Reminds me a lot of the paint scheme I have selected for my 818S !! :)



I just painted my 818R
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vegascarnut
04-09-2013, 12:10 AM
Nice Bob_n_Cincy! Thanks for taking HRF for a spin!

vegascarnut
04-09-2013, 12:11 AM
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<---------- Well, what a coincidence! Reminds me a lot of the paint scheme I have selected for my 818S !! :)

I like the car in your profile. Our original models used the double hump roll bars. I really thought they looked cool!

longislandwrx
04-09-2013, 06:19 AM
This is what I get when I try. 16556

Samiam1017
04-09-2013, 06:43 AM
Passwords not working for me

Mechie3
04-09-2013, 07:38 AM
Worked for me last night. :D

vegascarnut
04-09-2013, 08:09 AM
LongIslandWRX: We are looking into this, and will post a reply. Thank you!

Silvertop
04-09-2013, 09:30 AM
I like the car in your profile. Our original models used the double hump roll bars. I really thought they looked cool!

Yeah, I liked the look of those too. The full width bar has to be much more functional, though, and cheaper to build.....

longislandwrx
04-09-2013, 01:08 PM
White, and I hope there are a couple powder coating options for the cage. I would love a white cage.

ScottKoschwitz
04-09-2013, 01:19 PM
Hmmm. . . it's a toss-up between two Lotus colors: British Racing Green or Nightfall Blue Metallic.

metalmaker12
04-09-2013, 03:14 PM
I made my 818 s on hodrodfantasy, but I can not download them for some reason, It might be my computer, or something

vegascarnut
04-09-2013, 04:18 PM
PM me, and I will get them for you. Then, we will figure out why you can't get to them. Thanks!

vegascarnut
04-09-2013, 04:19 PM
Hey everyone! We are taking the site down for a couple of hours to make some updates. HRF beta will be back online soon. Thank you for your patience!

vegascarnut
04-09-2013, 08:12 PM
Thanks for your patience, we're back! Based on feedback from users, we made some updates, minor bug fixes, etc. It's up, so please enjoy!

vegascarnut
04-09-2013, 08:42 PM
This is what I get when I try. 16556

We had been planning some minor bug fixes today, but after we received your post, we took the site down, poured through it, and found NOTHING. I don't want you to think that we take security threats lightly, but I also did not want to create unnecessary panic until I knew for sure. Most of today's downtime was a result of fear of potential security issues. We rearranged some scripting and other features to improve site performance, and I'm happy to report that we found nothing malicious on our servers. Also, if it makes you feel better, just as a precaution, we moved the entire site from a maximum security dedicated server to a "ludicrous" security dedicated server.

I want you to know how much I appreciate your sharing your post today, and please let me know if you have a chance to test the site again. Why don't you try some different powder coat colors on the chassis! Have fun, and thanks again.

Thank you!

Justen
04-10-2013, 05:00 PM
Not sure if this was brought up already, but here is a cheap alternative to paint that actually looks pretty good
https://www.dipyourcar.com/home.php
Best part is, if you want a different color, just peel it off and spray a different color on! I think im going to do my daily driver (2010 impreza hatch) flat black and see how it looks, maybe put a gloss coat over it if the flat is too ugly

Samiam1017
04-10-2013, 05:22 PM
There was a thread about color and somebody posted a link to a corvette vinyl wrapped in matte blue. I've been searching thru the threads and can't find. Anybody remember seeing that or maybe the poster will see I'm looking. Thx.

metalmaker12
04-10-2013, 06:05 PM
Justen, a fellow rhode islander. The dip, wrap, and paint have all been covered over and over. I am painting, with some vinyl accents. To be honest I am not a big fan of the dip, but to each there own.

My 818 is going to look something like this with bright white pearl, plus carbon front splitter, rear diffuser, and side plates like the 818r prototype. I am also going to have a a carbon wing off the back that follows the bodys shape.

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bnr32jason
04-10-2013, 08:55 PM
A few of my "creations." I'm really thinking of going for the "tuner" look with striking color matched wheels. I don't particularly like the wheel selection, but this tool is awesome!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/485374_520870954629264_1182098024_n.jpg
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/521670_520870951295931_1674510825_n.jpg
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/60652_520870944629265_577322728_n.jpg

I know it's not to everyone's taste, but I really like the tuner look, especially since the car is at least partially Japanese. :)

The wheels I would choose are something like the Volk TE37 though.
http://www.ek9.org/forum/attachments/tyre-wheels/13762d1321287831-volk-te37-colour-choice-te91.jpg

Samiam1017
04-10-2013, 08:57 PM
Still can't get on hot rod factory to do the paint scheme. Keeps saying invalid code. Is it because I'm on an apple product!

bnr32jason
04-10-2013, 09:23 PM
Still can't get on hot rod factory to do the paint scheme. Keeps saying invalid code. Is it because I'm on an apple product!

Don't think so, I did some of these from my MacBook Air and some from my PC desktop.

vegascarnut
04-10-2013, 09:27 PM
A few of my "creations." I'm really thinking of going for the "tuner" look with striking color matched wheels. I don't particularly like the wheel selection, but this tool is awesome!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/485374_520870954629264_1182098024_n.jpg
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/521670_520870951295931_1674510825_n.jpg
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/60652_520870944629265_577322728_n.jpg

I know it's not to everyone's taste, but I really like the tuner look, especially since the car is at least partially Japanese. :)

The wheels I would choose are something like the Volk TE37 though.
http://www.ek9.org/forum/attachments/tyre-wheels/13762d1321287831-volk-te37-colour-choice-te91.jpg

Great job, and thanks for sharing! Very cool. More wheels are on the way! :cool:

flynntuna
04-10-2013, 09:49 PM
I can't sign on my Ipad but on my lap top no problem.

bnr32jason
04-10-2013, 09:56 PM
Here we go. Give it some matching orange TE37's (or maybe black) and I'll be happy. Just can't find any orange ones online at the right angle to Photoshop it.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/534868_520884701294556_1520547904_n.jpg

vegascarnut
04-11-2013, 01:17 AM
I can't sign on my Ipad but on my lap top no problem.

It's definitely iPad friendly. In fact, we designed it specifically to look great on iPads. I use it on mine all the time, and I'm sorry that it isn't working for you--it looks great on the iPad! What do you see when you try visit the page?

Samiam1017
04-11-2013, 06:28 AM
I figured it out. User error. It said had password wrong. The iPad automatically changed the first letter of the password to a capital letter. Very cool

flynntuna
04-11-2013, 10:04 AM
Mine said password error too. I try again later.

metalmaker12
04-11-2013, 06:53 PM
Heres some other ideas, 1659516596

FFR-ADV
04-12-2013, 08:19 AM
Heres some other ideas, 1659516596

+1 Rally Blue 818SR with Wing, Splitter and Diffuser (Red Backup Position if Blue is not offered)

Thanks for doing these everyone!

Samiam1017
04-12-2013, 11:29 AM
Can you put a feature on there that allows the addition of the "R" aero goodys on the "S"

vegascarnut
04-12-2013, 11:41 AM
Can you put a feature on there that allows the addition of the "R" aero goodys on the "S"

Oh yes! That model is just about complete. I don't think it will be live during this beta, but fear not! It's coming. Thank you to everyone for putting us to the test. This has been fun!!

coolbluelb
04-13-2013, 10:06 AM
Would LOVE to see it in French Racing Blue!!!

16613

longislandwrx
04-15-2013, 07:35 AM
I want you to know how much I appreciate your sharing your post today, and please let me know if you have a chance to test the site again. Why don't you try some different powder coat colors on the chassis! Have fun, and thanks again.

Thank you!

Thank you for looking into this... thoroughly. There are so many Java exploits out today, you never know what's lurking on the sites you visit. I appreciate you taking the time and can't wait to get on the site.

dbjr63
04-15-2013, 09:13 AM
Would LOVE to see it in French Racing Blue!!!

16613

nice taste, that the color i am planning on using on my 818S (coupe)

Silvertop
04-15-2013, 01:36 PM
Would LOVE to see it in French Racing Blue!!!

16613

Very nice color -- and very similar in shade to FFR/Sherwin-Williams Color #7, aka Vintage LeMans Blue Metallic. However, that is a metallic paint, where the French Racing Blue in the picture appears to be solid. But the existence of the FFR color means that it could at least theoretically be available in a finish gelcoat somewhere down the road. Or NOT -- but it's possible.