Metallicar Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 Someone told me that bright green was a bad luck color for fast cars for some reason. Something about NASCAR, I think. Anyway, I have been blacking out all the chrome and stainless on my 2+2. I installed early bumpers and they are now black. The aluminum mags will be left bright and polished. I may flat black the hood, rockers, and cowl panel as well. I like the color combination. 2+2 cars seem not look good in some colors, so how about this one? Would you throw up if you saw this on the street? I was hoping it would be accepted as "old school" and not Rice. I found a few examples of 70's cars painted this green, though mostly "muscle" cars. So here is a test shot on a spare fender- I have thick skin, so tell me like it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 i think its great! but im a green Z car nut.. ask anybody on here its like a old mopar lime green color, which i love. i say go for it! mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsCoupe Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 yeah man, it looks awesome. Forget about nascar...nascar sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZXR_KiD Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 that makes 3 cars that look good that color... cuda,road runners and now Z's... still not my pick but thats not bad looking at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest quadcamZ Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 green has been a taboo colour for race cars for a long time and that is in Australia too. it will sure stand out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleMX Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 Humm, a cucumber Z. I'm green with envy. I say do it. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlalomz Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 Here is a northern California car that is 70's Mopar green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage-TechZ Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 S30's ALWAYS look great in solid bright colors,so go for it if the color mkaes you smile inside ! It's the Mettallic colors on an S30 that start to get tricky,and can look FUNKY real quick ! Not to mention looking strange with wheel and trim combinations. I painted my Turbo 73' mettalic green 5 years ago and have never had so much trouble with any of my Z's making wheels look right with it !But FINALLY, found some that do it for the color ! Your polished mag looks great next to that solid green I'm sure the Black trim does too ! ........................Vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 It's the Mettallic colors on an S30 that start to get tricky,and can look FUNKY real quick ! ........................Vince I resemble that remark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerware Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 LOVE IT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallicar Posted September 3, 2004 Author Share Posted September 3, 2004 You guys have cheered me up! I promise to post some more pictures soon. Thank you for your kind words. Since my finding this forum, I have learned so much, been so inspired, and been so jealous of all of your great work and talent. I have spent many many hours getting the foundation work done for the paint. Really, I should spend some more time on a few spots that I am not really satisfied with. For me, choosing the color has been difficult. The Key Lime Green is a really strong statement. I guess it does seem suitable for me, since I typically drive non-conformist vehicles anyway. My current daily driver is a 1962 Willys Wagon. The itch to drive this car, after looking at it in the garage for two years is driving me crazy (more crazy). It sure will be nice to drive fast again! I found this on ebay - So why is green taboo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2slo4u Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 That color will look very nice on your z. I had a newer zx, 83, that was painted a dark metallic green/graphite. It was a color for a chrysler concorde or lhs I think and my friend had it left over from buying too much paint. It was an awesome color, not as happy and bright as your green, but a little sparkly but still dignified. Brian 81zxturbo rusty and black 95slobaru grasshopper green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drftn280zxt Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 I say do it. The color combo black/ green always looked good to me. Forget NASCAR, they are thrilled about going in an oval, (makes'em dizzy). Now rally, theres a sport. Anywho, I say do, it should look awesome, also a black hood in your scenario might look good possible with green racing racing stripes. My $.02 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Forget about what anyone else thinks or trying to please others. Its your car and if that is what you like, GO FOR IT and live your dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 I agree with scottie, but I like it too so that's like two votes for green! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 I love that color! ...My stripes are mopar sublime green! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun327 Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 i think it is a great color. im think of painting my z but trying to be like you and stay away from the normal reds blues ect. just be yourself and be differant. that color will get your car noticed like crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_daniel Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 Z cars are suppose to be noticed! and that colour will defently make people to notice you car =) go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete280z Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 That color is greatness. Go for it. Even better, paint it that color because it's bad luck. While you're at it, put big 13s on the doors and the hood. Spread peanut shells around where you park it (just read about that one). OK, I've gotta lay off the Red Bull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Very interesting color. I like it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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