Exige 260 Cup colour - LotusTalk

Paul260 · 05-21-2009, 10:29 AM

A very special hello to all of you

My name is Paolo and I live in Italy,I've recently decided to buy an Exige cup 260 2009 model but would you believe it I cannot choose the colour

I would have liked it in graphite grey but someone put me off it saying that it would look bad with the carbon fibre plus I have never seen a photo in such colour,if anyone has or could do me a quick photoshop job I would be really grateful

that would be a big help plus any suggestions

Please help!
Thanks

jasper · 05-21-2009, 10:39 AM

grey, carbon and black - it will look nice

I say get what you want

Vishus_1 · 05-21-2009, 11:13 AM

Graphite is a good low-key choice - meaning it won't stick out like a sore thumb and be kind of a sleeper. Other than the mohawk and other carbon bits, the gray will blend well and will incorporate the gray wheels good.

Kevin M · 05-21-2009, 12:54 PM

I totally agree. I have Storm Titanium (lighter than Graphite; sort of a blend of silver and grey) and the carbon fibre parts look great.

I think Graphite and Carbon Fibre would look really good.
Kev

Vishus_1 · 05-21-2009, 01:25 PM

I have had 2 Storm Titanium Exiges before my 260 Sport and, although I love Storm Titanium, I thnk it would be too many colors with the gray wheels, black/carbon pieces and yellow logod decal. At least the black wheels on the N/A Exige and S 220 & 240 the black went with other trim. The gray wheels on the 260 do not go with anything else unless you have a graphite grey car - then at least it blends.

Paul260 · 05-21-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vishus_1

I have had 2 Storm Titanium Exiges before my 260 Sport and, although I love Storm Titanium, I thnk it would be too many colors with the gray wheels, black/carbon pieces and yellow logod decal. At least the black wheels on the N/A Exige and S 220 & 240 the black went with other trim. The gray wheels on the 260 do not go with anything else unless you have a graphite grey car - then at least it blends.

Wheel colour is not a problem because I am not keen on the 260 rims so have ordered black motorsport ones like the 255.any photoshop with the graphite?

opeche · 05-21-2009, 04:13 PM

Waiting on delivery of this colour choice for the S260. Don't believe delivery will hit before late June. The anticipation could be a form of revenge from the past.

Paul260 · 05-22-2009, 02:49 PM

any more help guys please find me a photo of a graphite grey one..thnks

shay2nak · 05-22-2009, 07:47 PM

I have a graphite grey exige and a couple carbon parts (not on the car). But I can assure you Graphite and carbon go very well together. You will not be disappointed.

Paul260 · 05-23-2009, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shay2nak

I have a graphite grey exige and a couple carbon parts (not on the car). But I can assure you Graphite and carbon go very well together. You will not be disappointed.

Could you post some pics please?

Or if anyone else has some..

ExigeChris · 05-24-2009, 12:19 AM

Also a welcome from my side

My Name is Chris and I'm from Switzerland. The Exige is my Dream Car since years, and finally my dream is comming reality...

Like Paolo, I'm also going to buy a cup 260 and I'm also not sure about the color. My favorite color at the moment is Aspen White, like this one:
Exige Cup 260 Aspen White

I also would be glad, if someone could post pictures of other colors. It's hard to imagine, how the cup 260 looks like (because of the CF).

Thanks in advance

ExigeChris · 05-24-2009, 12:24 AM

Hey Paolo

In this pictures, u find the Exige Cup 260 in Gray (Scroll down). I'm not sure, which gray it is??

Lotus Exige Cup 260 Gray

Greetz, Chris

Paul260 · 05-24-2009, 01:42 AM

Thank you for the help

that car was the one shown at the yokohamA stand in Geneva earlier this year..its nice but would prefer darker..I am very nervous because my dead line for deciding is tomorrow..didn't Stl motorsports order a graphite cup car? Any pics? I wrote a pm but no answer yet..please help!

carreracaballo · 05-24-2009, 02:56 AM

Hey Paulo,

Here is a pic of a graphite grey Lotus

Greetz

Joseph

Paul260 · 05-24-2009, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carreracaballo

Hey Paulo,

Here is a pic of a graphite grey Lotus

Greetz

Joseph

Thanks you for the pic but I desperately need an exige cup 260 graphite Grey Pic..as no one ever bought such a car?

carreracaballo · 05-24-2009, 09:11 AM

Could be the car and colour you are looking for

Greetz,

Joseph

Paul260 · 05-24-2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carreracaballo

Could be the car and colour you are looking for

Greetz,

Joseph

Thanks for the pic that is the nearest i've found to now but the colour in the pic is storm titanium..i'm really looking for graphite grey..thanks alot

EricH · 05-24-2009, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul260

Thanks for the pic that is the nearest i've found to now but the colour in the pic is storm titanium..i'm really looking for graphite grey..thanks alot

The pics that Joseph posted look like Graphite Gray to me. Here are pics of my car (a graphite gray '08 S240) - New to LotusTalk, Future Exige S owner

Paul260 · 05-24-2009, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricH

The pics that Joseph posted look like Graphite Gray to me. Here are pics of my car (a graphite gray '08 S240) - New to LotusTalk, Future Exige S owner

Joseph's photo in my opinion is Storm titanium and yours is clearly graphite..do you think carbon looks good with graphite?

carreracaballo · 05-24-2009, 03:50 PM

Paulo,

When u get a graphite or titanium colour with carbon applications
u should understand that the carbon will blend in!

That means, bypassers will not notice the whole package at once
they need to look twice, so u will have the so-called "Understatement"

If you want your car to stand out AT ONCE, u have to get a flashy color,
like isotope green, solar yellow, chrom orange, red, etc . . .

A comparison between flashy and sleeper

However, the choice NOW is individually YOURS,
are you a stand out or a hide in?

Greetz,

Joseph

05-21-2009, 10:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Paul260 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 20	Exige 260 Cup colour A very special hello to all of you My name is Paolo and I live in Italy,I've recently decided to buy an Exige cup 260 2009 model but would you believe it I cannot choose the colour I would have liked it in graphite grey but someone put me off it saying that it would look bad with the carbon fibre plus I have never seen a photo in such colour,if anyone has or could do me a quick photoshop job I would be really gratefulthat would be a big help plus any suggestions Please help! Thanks

05-21-2009, 11:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Vishus_1 Super charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,038 Images: 62	Graphite is a good low-key choice - meaning it won't stick out like a sore thumb and be kind of a sleeper. Other than the mohawk and other carbon bits, the gray will blend well and will incorporate the gray wheels good. __________________ 2009 Exige 260 SPORT - Chrome Orange / Carbon Fiber / Black with the mustache Purchased through St Louis Motorsports

05-21-2009, 12:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kevin M Kevin Menshik Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 157	I totally agree. I have Storm Titanium (lighter than Graphite; sort of a blend of silver and grey) and the carbon fibre parts look great. I think Graphite and Carbon Fibre would look really good. Kev __________________ Kevin Menshik 07 Storm Titanium Exige S. Larini de-cat and SE exhaust. Braille B2015 Battery. Green filter, CF splitter, CF side scoops, CF shifter console, CF Access panels. Black wheel and horn badges.

05-21-2009, 01:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vishus_1 Super charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,038 Images: 62	I have had 2 Storm Titanium Exiges before my 260 Sport and, although I love Storm Titanium, I thnk it would be too many colors with the gray wheels, black/carbon pieces and yellow logod decal. At least the black wheels on the N/A Exige and S 220 & 240 the black went with other trim. The gray wheels on the 260 do not go with anything else unless you have a graphite grey car - then at least it blends. __________________ 2009 Exige 260 SPORT - Chrome Orange / Carbon Fiber / Black with the mustache Purchased through St Louis Motorsports

05-22-2009, 07:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,060	I have a graphite grey exige and a couple carbon parts (not on the car). But I can assure you Graphite and carbon go very well together. You will not be disappointed. __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

05-21-2009, 10:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
jasper thread killer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 357	grey, carbon and black - it will look nice I say get what you want

05-21-2009, 04:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
opeche Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gillette, Wy Posts: 7	Waiting on delivery of this colour choice for the S260. Don't believe delivery will hit before late June. The anticipation could be a form of revenge from the past.

05-22-2009, 02:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Paul260 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 20	any more help guys please find me a photo of a graphite grey one..thnks

05-24-2009, 12:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
ExigeChris Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2	Also a welcome from my side My Name is Chris and I'm from Switzerland. The Exige is my Dream Car since years, and finally my dream is comming reality... Like Paolo, I'm also going to buy a cup 260 and I'm also not sure about the color. My favorite color at the moment is Aspen White, like this one: Exige Cup 260 Aspen White I also would be glad, if someone could post pictures of other colors. It's hard to imagine, how the cup 260 looks like (because of the CF). Thanks in advance

05-24-2009, 12:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
ExigeChris Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2	Hey Paolo In this pictures, u find the Exige Cup 260 in Gray (Scroll down). I'm not sure, which gray it is?? Lotus Exige Cup 260 Gray Greetz, Chris

05-24-2009, 01:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
Paul260 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 20	Thank you for the help that car was the one shown at the yokohamA stand in Geneva earlier this year..its nice but would prefer darker..I am very nervous because my dead line for deciding is tomorrow..didn't Stl motorsports order a graphite cup car? Any pics? I wrote a pm but no answer yet..please help!

05-24-2009, 02:56 AM	#14 (permalink)
carreracaballo Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 54	Hey Paulo, Here is a pic of a graphite grey Lotus Greetz Joseph

05-24-2009, 09:11 AM	#16 (permalink)
carreracaballo Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 54	Could be the car and colour you are looking for Greetz, Joseph

05-24-2009, 03:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
carreracaballo Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 54	Paulo, When u get a graphite or titanium colour with carbon applications u should understand that the carbon will blend in! That means, bypassers will not notice the whole package at once they need to look twice, so u will have the so-called "Understatement" If you want your car to stand out AT ONCE, u have to get a flashy color, like isotope green, solar yellow, chrom orange, red, etc . . . A comparison between flashy and sleeper However, the choice NOW is individually YOURS, are you a stand out or a hide in? Greetz, Joseph Last edited by carreracaballo : 05-25-2009 at 03:04 AM.

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