Paint color discussion

SByer said:

There won't be a full substitute for seeing the colors in person.

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I agree, there's no substitute for seeing the car in person. Before you commit to a color, I would strongly recommend that you visit a Tesla or Lotus store to make sure you like it. I used to like radiant red but since visiting the Menlo Park store, my new favorite color is electric blue.

I'm considering adding gray or silver stripes that would match the gray interior. I'm waiting to hear how much it would cost.



A cheaper option might be to install aftermarket stripes like the ones you can get from Lotus (look under Exterior Upgrades / Custom Striping).

Laurent said:

I'm considering adding gray or silver stripes that would match the gray interior. I'm waiting to hear how much it would cost.

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That's exactly the scheme I was thinking. Show us the pictures when you get it for real :smile:

That is a sweet combo !!! I even like it better than Grey and Orange - no offense Martin :smile:

Some variations on the stripes (white, dark blue, orange, and red). Click for larger image.

grey is the best.

Here are some actual photos (as opposed to mockups). The car is black with red/pink stripes. Odd combination if you ask me...

Well I think we've established that Tesla are happy to paint this car however people want it (for a price). But it would be better to see some of the other Lotus colour options rather than all these "I'll have what Martin's had" paint schemes.

^^^ Paris Hilton's? :wink:

OK this might be wierd but I actually like this color scheme. It is cool and different. I just wish all of these were not a copy of what Martin did. But Martin, I suppose mimmic is the finest form of flattery

The Ford GT proves the orange on blue can work

Some stripes 'n colors: ford gt - Google Image Search

Interesting that all of them have stripes.

vfx said:

The Ford GT proves the orange on blue can work

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This Lotus looks pretty sharp (click for larger image):

vfx said:

The Ford GT proves the orange on blue can work

Some stripes 'n colors: ford gt - Google Image Search

Interesting that all of them have stripes.

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Also don't forget the Dodge Viper.



In the UK at least, these have become referred to as Viper stripes on any car (even though the GT did it way before).

I keep changing my mind but if I go for stripes, it will probably look like this (click for larger image):

Laurent said:

I keep changing my mind but if I go for stripes, it will probably look like this (click for larger image):

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Are you thinking of blue seat inserts to match the stripes?

I was over at the Menlo Park store on Saturday hoping to get a look at some customer cars (I'm still tiring to decide on my color choice). I got to talking with Jeremy Cleland the Senior Manager of After Sales Operations; he said they are working on different custom interior options including the full leather trim like P4. Like the custom paint option the various interior options would expand the range of available colors - for a price.

Oh, and by the way I got an opportunity to drive VP13 with drive train 1.5 (just installed) :biggrin:

MDR said:

Are you thinking of blue seat inserts to match the stripes?

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By default, I'll go with light gray or dark gray inserts but if blue is available by the time my car goes into production, I'll consider it.

TEG said:

it does seem like you are trying to take an outrageous concept (stripes) and tone them down to make them more conservative. Subdued outrageousness does seem in keeping with the whole concept of the car though

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That's exactly what I'm going for. I don't want to look like a "racer" so racing stripes are a bit too much for me but I'd like the car to have a unique look.

How about some FLAMES coming from the engine LOL :biggrin:

Kevin Harney said:

How about some FLAMES coming from the engine LOL :biggrin:

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Did you mean some sparks coming from the battery pack ? :tongue:

TEG said:

Are you serious or messing with us?

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No foolin'

I dropped by the store just expecting to look at some cars hoping to get a little closer to making a color choice, but the store wasn't too busy, so Jeremy offered me a drive. VP13 happened to be almost fully charged and ready to go. So I got a chance to cruse (fly) around un-chaperoned for about 30min. or so.

I think I'm still a little light headed from all the 0-60 blasts, it really pins your head to the headrest.