Red vs Blue - Page 2

ZED SLED · 08-14-2020, 07:01 AM

I vote wild cherry. Just be sure to bring some gear lube to ease the pain from the anal burn from the premium upcharge

Nothing like an SS · 08-14-2020, 07:01 AM

I say Riverside Blue, but I am admittedly biased.....lol

chevybill · 08-14-2020, 07:07 AM

Go for the newest maroon color, wild cherry has been mentioned.
Blue is for senior citizens who hate grey, silver and black.

Nothing like an SS · 08-14-2020, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by chevybill

Go for the newest maroon color, wild cherry has been mentioned.
Blue is for senior citizens who hate grey, silver and black.

Not quite senior citizen yet, thanks....and I happen to LOVE black, but after many black cars decided Blue is FAR easier to keep looking good!

I also happen to have TWO silver cars, a Monte Carlo and a Traverse, so there is another hole in that theory of yours.....

Now red on the other hand, no thanks......unless it's a Miata, they scream RED! lol....we have one of those too

vtirocz · 08-14-2020, 07:36 AM

I would check both colors out in person if possible and also browse pictures online.

I'm partial to the Hyper Blue offered on the '16-18 models. It's a really nice color that looks good in any lighting, with no purple at all. It''s really easy to keep clean as well (ie. even if you don't wash it often, it still looks good!).

I thought the Riverside Blue looked pretty close to it in pictures, but when I saw it in person and in different lighting I realized that's not the case. Riverside definitely has a bit of a purple hue to it that I don't really like. This is why you should check both out in person before making a decision since the pics online can be deceiving.

nancygrl · 08-14-2020, 07:38 AM

Either will be awesome. You know in the back of your mind that Red do stick out and grab attention, but never had an issue with LEO's with any of my Red sports cars, and I've had a bunch throughout the years.
I had a Camaro in "Red Hot". You know what the real name is (when look up the paint code to go get some touch up paint) "Pull me Over Red".

https://www.automotivetouchup.com/to...t/2021/camaro/

SirJangle · 08-14-2020, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Silent_H_

I'm about to order my car, and the last decision I need to make is Red Hot vs Riverside Blue Metallic. I think the red with the black 1LE accents looks amazing, but I wonder if it would attract too much unwanted attention. Am I just being paranoid? The blue looks good too but definitely doesn't pop as much.

Red owners: do you have any regrets? Do you feel you get pulled over more or get unwanted attention?

The Camaro gets lots of attention no matter what color it is. I love my Red Hot color with the Ceramic White interior. Yes, she gets lots of attention from everyone but I don't think that has much to do with the color. It has more to do with there really aren't a lot of Camaros out there compared to other muscle/sports cars.

Get what puts the bigger smile on your face and don't look back. Good luck with your decision!

SirJangle · 08-14-2020, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by nancygrl

Either will be awesome. You know in the back of your mind that Red do stick out and grab attention, but never had an issue with LEO's with any of my Red sports cars, and I've had a bunch throughout the years.
I had a Camaro in "Red Hot". You know what the real name is (when look up the paint code to go get some touch up paint) "Pull me Over Red".

https://www.automotivetouchup.com/to...t/2021/camaro/

This made me laugh when I ordered some touch-up paint for mine. I had to read it twice.

Silent_H_ · 08-14-2020, 08:24 AM

Haha thank you all for the suggestions and information! Some good stuff in here. I think I found a couple locally finally to see in person and I think that will help a lot. The new cherry red looks great, but I think I'd go blue before paying the upcharge for that personally.

Hopefully seeing both in person will make it clear. Seems like either way it's gonna look great.

Walkure · 08-14-2020, 08:45 AM

I'd like to see some evidence that says red cars get pulled over more than other colors. Maybe at some point in the past that was true. Maybe..

The only LEO's I see pulling people over are just staring at their radar guns. They never even see the cars driving by.

Obviously I prefer Red Hot and would make the same decision again, but you need to see both colors in person and then decide what works for you.

Silent_H_ · 08-14-2020, 09:01 AM

Yeah, really hoping I can see them in person (Camaros aren't very prevalent here in the midwest it seems).

Also, wanted to add that I'm not someone who speeds all over. I like to accelerate quickly and then I cruise at 0-2mph above the limit.

Walkure · 08-14-2020, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Silent_H_

I like to accelerate quickly and then I cruise at 0-2mph above the limit.

It's funny you mention that. The only time I ever got LEO attention was when two motorcycle cops were sitting in the turn lane at an intersection I was at. I didn't see them and floored it when the light turned green (AWE axleback exhaust). I saw them the same time they heard me and I saw both heads snap around. But, they didn't do anything. I would not be worrying about police when deciding what color car you want.

Silent_H_ · 08-14-2020, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Walkure

It's funny you mention that. The only time I ever got LEO attention was when two motorcycle cops were sitting in the turn lane at an intersection I was at. I didn't see them and floored it when the light turned green (AWE axleback exhaust). I saw them the same time they heard me and I saw both heads snap around. But, they didn't do anything. I would not be worrying about police when deciding what color car you want.

I guess everyone loves to see a cool car make cool noises!

nancygrl · 08-14-2020, 09:57 AM

Seeing in person is definitely the best option.

Here's a little Red Hot with black accents for ya....even though it's an older 5th gen, but it's my 1st 1LE and was Red Hot...I do miss this hot-rod

08-14-2020, 07:01 AM	#15
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	I vote wild cherry. Just be sure to bring some gear lube to ease the pain from the anal burn from the premium upcharge __________________

08-14-2020, 07:36 AM	#19
vtirocz Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Indy Posts: 2,460	I would check both colors out in person if possible and also browse pictures online. I'm partial to the Hyper Blue offered on the '16-18 models. It's a really nice color that looks good in any lighting, with no purple at all. It''s really easy to keep clean as well (ie. even if you don't wash it often, it still looks good!). I thought the Riverside Blue looked pretty close to it in pictures, but when I saw it in person and in different lighting I realized that's not the case. Riverside definitely has a bit of a purple hue to it that I don't really like. This is why you should check both out in person before making a decision since the pics online can be deceiving. Attached Images __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS, M6, Hurst shifter, Hyper Blue, NPP, Gray Split Spoke Wheels Best 1/4 Mile: 12.24 @ 115.9 mph

08-14-2020, 09:57 AM	#28
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	Seeing in person is definitely the best option. Here's a little Red Hot with black accents for ya....even though it's an older 5th gen, but it's my 1st 1LE and was Red Hot...I do miss this hot-rod Attached Images

08-14-2020, 07:01 AM	#16
Nothing like an SS Faster!!! Drives: 2020 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 991	I say Riverside Blue, but I am admittedly biased.....lol

08-14-2020, 07:07 AM	#17
chevybill Drives: 1994 z-28, 2017 2ss 6spd Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Mississippi Posts: 191 View My Garage	Go for the newest maroon color, wild cherry has been mentioned. Blue is for senior citizens who hate grey, silver and black.

08-14-2020, 07:38 AM	#20
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	Either will be awesome. You know in the back of your mind that Red do stick out and grab attention, but never had an issue with LEO's with any of my Red sports cars, and I've had a bunch throughout the years. I had a Camaro in "Red Hot". You know what the real name is (when look up the paint code to go get some touch up paint) "Pull me Over Red". https://www.automotivetouchup.com/to...t/2021/camaro/

08-14-2020, 08:24 AM	#23
Silent_H_ Drives: '21 V6 1LE Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: NE Posts: 263	Haha thank you all for the suggestions and information! Some good stuff in here. I think I found a couple locally finally to see in person and I think that will help a lot. The new cherry red looks great, but I think I'd go blue before paying the upcharge for that personally. Hopefully seeing both in person will make it clear. Seems like either way it's gonna look great.

08-14-2020, 08:45 AM	#24
Walkure Drives: '17 ZL1 A10 Vert Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SW Florida Posts: 375	I'd like to see some evidence that says red cars get pulled over more than other colors. Maybe at some point in the past that was true. Maybe.. The only LEO's I see pulling people over are just staring at their radar guns. They never even see the cars driving by. Obviously I prefer Red Hot and would make the same decision again, but you need to see both colors in person and then decide what works for you.

08-14-2020, 09:01 AM	#25
Silent_H_ Drives: '21 V6 1LE Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: NE Posts: 263	Yeah, really hoping I can see them in person (Camaros aren't very prevalent here in the midwest it seems). Also, wanted to add that I'm not someone who speeds all over. I like to accelerate quickly and then I cruise at 0-2mph above the limit.

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