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Green ...the answer is Synergy Green
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I'm curious about what stripes you're getting? I can't decide what to do! I got the pure red interior and seats, so I'm considering red stripes but I can't decide if car looks better with or without !
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You can't go wrong with Red and that was one of our initial thoughts, but we opted for Green. My wife really digs Synergy Green (a special color GM has use on some recent Camaro's), so I ordered custom stripes in that color. Instead of printed vinyl, these stripes have actual paint over vinyl from a company named FLXPaint. You can see in the closeup below that the metallic really pops. We opted to install the 16 individual sections ourselves, which proved a bit challenging in places, and I think they came out perfect.
Have Fun,
Mark
I'm curious about what stripes you're getting? I can't decide what to do! I got the pure red interior and seats, so I'm considering red stripes but I can't decide if car looks better with or without !
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You can't go wrong with Red and that was one of our initial thoughts, but we opted for Green. My wife really digs Synergy Green (a special color GM has use on some recent Camaro's), so I ordered custom stripes in that color. Instead of printed vinyl, these stripes have actual paint over vinyl from a company named FLXPaint. You can see in the closeup below that the metallic really pops. We opted to install the 16 individual sections ourselves, which proved a bit challenging in places, and I think they came out perfect.
Have Fun,
Mark
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From: Lørenskog, Norway
The DS3 is my sisters... I like it a lot... a bit too french for my taste, and the extreme long doors make it difficult to get out of in a tight parking space. But its modern and good designed interior, and after a ECU remap it goes like a bat out of hell... Almost as fast as my MCS.
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From: Lørenskog, Norway
When I ordered my car it was ordered whit all the add ons, (AeroKit, ChiliRed Design kit, JCW tailpipes, etc) but since this model was new on the nowegian marked, the part was not available to order yet. So i got the car whiteout any extras in june and the dealer has fitted the parts as they become available.
Now that we got some colder whether and hopefully a lot of snow soon Im looking forward to test the All4.
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5th Gear
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From: Calgary, AB
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bentyyc/6457950783/
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From: France and Reno/Tahoe
The DS3 is my sisters... I like it a lot... a bit too french for my taste, and the extreme long doors make it difficult to get out of in a tight parking space. But its modern and good designed interior, and after a ECU remap it goes like a bat out of hell... Almost as fast as my MCS.
Your CM looks fantastic by the way.
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I'm curious about what stripes you're getting? I can't decide what to do! I got the pure red interior and seats, so I'm considering red stripes but I can't decide if car looks better with or without !
I'd love to hear anyone's thoughts on what they think looks best !
thanks, Mark (yep another Mark)
I'd love to hear anyone's thoughts on what they think looks best !
thanks, Mark (yep another Mark)
We almost went with Red stripes, and probably would have if we had the Red interior, but in the end we opted for Synergy Green Metallic. I described the stripes we wanted and had them cut from FLXPaint (a slick product using real paint over vinyl), and then installed them ourselves. Getting 16 individual sections to line up right on a curvy surface was fussy work, but my wife and I now have the satisfactiion of having done it ourself. ...and surviving.
Here are a couple of shots, which also show her winter shoes. I've got a few more in my gallery if you are interested.
-Mark
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Joined: Dec 2011
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From: NJ
Hey Mark - my apologies if this is a double, I've tried posting before but it didn't take.
We almost went with Red stripes, and probably would have if we had the Red interior, but in the end we opted for Synergy Green Metallic. I described the stripes we wanted and had them cut from FLXPaint (a slick product using real paint over vinyl), and then installed them ourselves. Getting 16 individual sections to line up right on a curvy surface was fussy work, but my wife and I now have the satisfactiion of having done it ourself. ...and surviving.
-Mark
We almost went with Red stripes, and probably would have if we had the Red interior, but in the end we opted for Synergy Green Metallic. I described the stripes we wanted and had them cut from FLXPaint (a slick product using real paint over vinyl), and then installed them ourselves. Getting 16 individual sections to line up right on a curvy surface was fussy work, but my wife and I now have the satisfactiion of having done it ourself. ...and surviving.
-Mark
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5th Gear
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From: Calgary, AB
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The checker stripes on yours tie in well with the side wraps - sharp!
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From: Calgary, AB
Friday bump - let's get Absolute Black up near the top where it belongs!!
The weather around Calgary this winter has been down right pleasant - made me think of days like this...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bentyyc/6138432886/
The weather around Calgary this winter has been down right pleasant - made me think of days like this...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bentyyc/6138432886/
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From: College Station, TX
Benty, I know I'm not an absolute black fan, (I know, I know) BUT I just have to tell you how awesome your car looks with that color line! Very eye catching and just pops! Great looking car!
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5th Gear
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From: Calgary, AB
SmurfBlue is no slouch either...
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From: College Station, TX
I'm so excited about my Surf Blue! Can't wait to get her!
2nd Gear
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Irvine, CA
wow... loving the black CMS you guys have, awesome rides!
lemme check in mine, just pick her up a week ago
Gonna put on these wheels next week, quick specs 18x8 +35et, will update once wheels are on.
lemme check in mine, just pick her up a week ago
Gonna put on these wheels next week, quick specs 18x8 +35et, will update once wheels are on.
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