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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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Hi everyone, I have a red FD with Gold Advan RGII rims. I am thinking of getting new paint for my car, but cannot decide what color to go with, what are your opinions?
suggestions with pics would be much appreciated! Thanks

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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 12:12 PM
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Have you seen the big *** picture thread at the top of the 3g page?
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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Personally, I would suggest staying with OEM Vintage Red. However, going with a darker, deeper red may be an option.
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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Im always a fan of dark black. Thats the color Im going for just not sure what type
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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white =]
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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If the engine bay will not be painted as well, I would not go too extreme in a color difference. Maybe a darker red... or OEM.

But that's just me....
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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always been a fan of white FD's but it seems more and more MB's have been tastefully done and gazing my attention.

i went with Championship white from the honda ITR
go with whatever color you'd prefer and personalize it. and as others have said there is an FD picture thread. enjoy =)
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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You should tell us what colours you like first, otherwise you'll get million different answers cause colour is personal taste but since you mentioned gold wheels I'd suggest going with darker colours like metallic blue, candy apple red, midnight purple etc.
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 11:43 PM
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pink if u got the kahunas to rock it =)


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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 02:22 AM
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GTR Spec V ultimate black opal color? I've never seen the color in the states.

http://www.madwhips.com/nissan-gt-r-...te-opal-black/
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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Im now deciding the original vintage red or this color, it looks like mix of red and pink, not sure what is called, here is a pic of some car with this color.
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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i repainted my car blue!! it looks so much better than the other color!!
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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if you're not painting the engine bay, then my vote is for Vintage Red or darker. lighter reds can makes the paint look faded
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 11:51 PM
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metallic brown
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 12:09 AM
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 01:57 AM
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that GTR spec-v color was also an option on the 350z's. Not a bad color.
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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purple doesnt mean he a homo man. something wrong with you. no taste
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purple doesnt mean he a homo man. something wrong with you. no taste
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