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Old 06-08-16, 10:29 AM
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Red.........
Old 06-08-16, 11:51 AM
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I'm thinking Silver might be good too, per the image below! Even the black looks good with the lexus lettering


Old 06-08-16, 05:43 PM
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Red is nice and will pop out more, but I voted dark blue since it's less common as a caliper color over red.
Old 06-09-16, 02:24 AM
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Saw this on our elder brother and it was the deal breaker. Dark blue it is, looks just fine on a dark gray car with gunmetal rims. Thanks for thr input guys.
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Old 06-09-16, 06:07 AM
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Blue will look good
Old 06-09-16, 06:49 AM
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Some better pics of the color I want. The gray LFA with gunmetal rims is basically as close to my color combo and blue looks fantastic. It's a little lighter than I initially imaged and still flows well.
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Old 06-10-16, 03:01 AM
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<br >the photo is a bit far away but that is my red caliper with the nebula gray. Hope that helps
Old 06-10-16, 03:03 AM
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Caliper done up close. Those arw the only photos i have at the moment<br ><br >
Old 06-10-16, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ph0nzie
Caliper done up close. Those arw the only photos i have at the moment<br ><br >
Dude...I did not need to see this, I was already all lined up for blue LOL.....I am getting them done in two hours and now am going with Red. I just had all my windows down, and really thought red would be much better as my interior is red, and there is enough red in the side of the car (rear reflectors in bumper etc.

In other news, at the dealer now and sitting next to this beauty. To keep it relative to the topic on hand here is a picture of it's brakes:




Old 06-10-16, 03:59 PM
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Done, I like it. Will switch in a year or two to a different color.
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Old 06-10-16, 11:32 PM
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Cherry red aka darker gloss red, not too brightly cheap like a Honda and not too noticeable.
Old 06-11-16, 12:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Silveon
Cherry red aka darker gloss red, not too brightly cheap like a Honda and not too noticeable.
Do you mean it's too bright red? If so, I agree. Might change to black, or dark silver or possibly dark blue. I will give it a week and see if the 'pop' of the red fades a bit.
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Originally Posted by TorontoR
Dude...I did not need to see this, I was already all lined up for blue LOL.....I am getting them done in two hours and now am going with Red. I just had all my windows down, and really thought red would be much better as my interior is red, and there is enough red in the side of the car (rear reflectors in bumper etc.

In other news, at the dealer now and sitting next to this beauty. To keep it relative to the topic on hand here is a picture of it's brakes:
You're at Erin Park Lexus, my fav! You did it there? How much if you don't mind me asking?

BTW, I voted blue but didn't know you had the Rioja Red interior, so makes sense you got the red calipers.
Old 06-11-16, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by corradoMR2
You're at Erin Park Lexus, my fav! You did it there? How much if you don't mind me asking?

BTW, I voted blue but didn't know you had the Rioja Red interior, so makes sense you got the red calipers.
I was at Erin Park earlier in the day to correct the alignment which they did incorrectly earlier in the week. Went on Tuesday and noticed the sheet said alignment for Awd. Went back as the specs for Rwd 350 is different and they fixed it. Got calipers done outside for 80 w/O decals and 100 with decals (can cut any decal you like). Let me know if interested I can pm u info
Old 06-11-16, 05:44 PM
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I saw a NGP with Yellow and it looked awesome!


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