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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 01:09 AM
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Since the body lines of the SC430 is so distinct, like the large shelf/seperation from the body to the window. and the significant crease from the front to the rear. (you can really see this from the top view almost boat like shaped) I was wondering if anyone has considered painting their car a 2 tone. Maybe classic toyota/lexus style with a grey body and a white top area etc or gold with white? Or more extreme like a red body and white top etc. There are so many ways you can 2 tone this car since there are so many cuts from the body to the window etc.

Has anyone seen a 2 tone one? What are your thoughts? I was thinking Foose design classic style.
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 01:16 AM
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i would never do that on mine, i think it will take away the whole elegant look on the car

but hey, i think you should do it and show us
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 03:26 AM
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PhotoShop artist please show us some 2 tones.
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Shawn808
(you can really see this from the top view almost boat like shaped)
It will look like a boat if it's done...
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 08:05 AM
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I have considered doing a Two tone:

Top: Black Cherry
Pinstripe Divider: Chrome or Silver
Bottom: Black Onyx

Similar to the CART Pace Car.




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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 08:43 AM
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Pace car doesn't look too bad, but I won't do that to my car ...
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 09:22 AM
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yeah on a pace car it's completely different. but on a car that i drive daily, probably doesn't work
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 11:02 AM
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to eah his own it has some possibilities
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
yeah on a pace car it's completely different. but on a car that i drive daily, probably doesn't work
Excellent point!! Looks cool but I DO NOT want to drive that every day.
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 01:45 PM
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When I saw the front view of the pace car...first thing came to mind is ...my friend's Mini Cooper We can't do it to our beloved SC.
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 1TYTESC
I have considered doing a Two tone:

Top: Black Cherry
Pinstripe Divider: Chrome or Silver
Bottom: Black Onyx


Though the Pace Car two-tone is an extreme example and is ment to be noticed on the track, I think what you have considered doing will look incredible. It won't be over the top and IMO would look good with what you have so far. The key is to have the right color combination for this car (or any car).
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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On a side note, anyone notice the crazy tailpipes on the pace car?
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by LS400.1
On a side note, anyone notice the crazy tailpipes on the pace car?
They're an abomination IMO, especially on that car.
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by LS400.1
On a side note, anyone notice the crazy tailpipes on the pace car?
that's basically a straight pipe setup

the car is pretty loud
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