Nightfall gray but I have a BLUE top!

rshelar · 01-12-2019, 01:22 AM

Yes folks, I just bought a used 2017 SS vert in nightfall gray with a BLUE TOP. I thought it was a bit strange but was not a deal breaker. So I'm thinking of having it dyed black but then I check out a thread here showing build counts and come to find out that only 140 were produced in 2017. Why, I don't know, but that low build count makes it somewhat unique. There is some blue in that nightfall gray but the top still looks a bit odd. Not sure what to do now. I only drive the car on nice days with the top down.

Not a good photo, it was overcast.

SJFGTO · 01-12-2019, 07:26 AM

I highly doubt the blue top adds two cents worth of value to your vehicle; either to a dealer at trade in, to a private party or in 30 years to entice a collector. That is not the type of "unique"feature on an otherwise ubiquitous 2017 Camaro that makes a difference. Color the top the way it looks good to you.

speedup · 01-12-2019, 04:19 PM

^ I agree. But still pretty cool looking option.

rshelar · 01-12-2019, 04:32 PM

I might have to take offense to the “ubiquitous” comment. I said nothing about value. I said unique. As in not common. I’ve been buying and selling for 40 years. I tend to buy smart rather than dumping a bunch of cash in any one car. This allows me to buy more cars. I think I got a pretty cool car with that LT1 for $25k out the door. On to the next deal!

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Drsagacity · 01-17-2019, 07:32 AM

Unique for sure. I would assume that the color combinations are directly tied to demand.

Most importantly, however, is to make sure you are aware that Nightfall Gray is the fastest color for a Camaro SS Convertible.

Martinjlm · 03-08-2019, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by rshelar

I might have to take offense to the “ubiquitous” comment. I said nothing about value. I said unique. As in not common. I’ve been buying and selling for 40 years. I tend to buy smart rather than dumping a bunch of cash in any one car. This allows me to buy more cars. I think I got a pretty cool car with that LT1 for $25k out the door. On to the next deal!

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Now there's the REAL story in this thread!

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Originally Posted by Drsagacity

Unique for sure. I would assume that the color combinations are directly tied to demand.

Most importantly, however, is to make sure you are aware that Nightfall Gray is the fastest color for a Camaro SS Convertible.

I'm inclined to agree. But I might be just a tad bit biased.

rshelar · 03-08-2019, 02:55 PM

Welcome to the “BLUE TOP” club.
I too did the smoked tail lamps.
The stock wheels had some curb rash so since I need new tires, I’m going with new wheels too. Putting them on in a few weeks when the rain clears out. Falken RT6.

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CruzinQueen · 03-08-2019, 07:24 PM

Keep the blue top! Makes the car unique and I bet you rarely have it up, anyways!!!

01-12-2019, 01:22 AM	#1
rshelar Drives: 2017 1SS auto vert Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 666 View My Garage	Nightfall gray but I have a BLUE top! Yes folks, I just bought a used 2017 SS vert in nightfall gray with a BLUE TOP. I thought it was a bit strange but was not a deal breaker. So I'm thinking of having it dyed black but then I check out a thread here showing build counts and come to find out that only 140 were produced in 2017. Why, I don't know, but that low build count makes it somewhat unique. There is some blue in that nightfall gray but the top still looks a bit odd. Not sure what to do now. I only drive the car on nice days with the top down. Not a good photo, it was overcast. Attached Images

01-12-2019, 07:26 AM	#2
SJFGTO Oh Oh it's Friday Night! Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Walton Woods Posts: 1,061	I highly doubt the blue top adds two cents worth of value to your vehicle; either to a dealer at trade in, to a private party or in 30 years to entice a collector. That is not the type of "unique"feature on an otherwise ubiquitous 2017 Camaro that makes a difference. Color the top the way it looks good to you. __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE NFG; ARH 2” headers, catless mids, ARH full exhaust, Lingenfelter 18% lower pulley, ATI Harmonic Balancer, Roto-fab CAI, EE-catch can, TM ported TB, NX Lid, BMR strut tower brace. Aeroforce dual pod interceptor gauges. Tuned by Vengeance Racing!!! 644 HP @ 6250 rpm / 689 trq @ 3660 rpm Four that wanna own me Two that wanna stone me One says she's a friend of mine...

01-12-2019, 04:19 PM	#3
speedup Drives: 2017 2SS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 177	^ I agree. But still pretty cool looking option. __________________ 2017 2SS, Hyper Blue, 8sp, NPP, MRC

01-17-2019, 07:32 AM	#5
Drsagacity Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Nightfall Gray vert Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Swansea, IL Posts: 1,219	Unique for sure. I would assume that the color combinations are directly tied to demand. Most importantly, however, is to make sure you are aware that Nightfall Gray is the fastest color for a Camaro SS Convertible. __________________ 2017 Camaro 2SS vert - Nightfall Gray Magnuson Heartbeat SC - Tuned by JRE Racing 776whp/745wtq (12psi) 2018 Corvette Z06 vert- Black To be tuned by JRE Racing TBD performance

03-08-2019, 07:24 PM	#8
CruzinQueen Drives: 2017 1LT RS Convertible V6 A8 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Central Michigan Posts: 280	Keep the blue top! Makes the car unique and I bet you rarely have it up, anyways!!! __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT RS V6 A8 Convertible - Silver Ice/Black Cloth, K&N CAI, MRT v. 2 Axle Back, Redline-style Badges and Wheel Hashes, American Authority Grille & a Whole Lot of Attitude 2019 GMC Terrain SLE 1.5T - Blue Steel Metallic/Black Cloth "Soccer Mom Spec"

01-12-2019, 04:32 PM	#4
rshelar Drives: 2017 1SS auto vert Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 666 View My Garage	I might have to take offense to the “ubiquitous” comment. I said nothing about value. I said unique. As in not common. I’ve been buying and selling for 40 years. I tend to buy smart rather than dumping a bunch of cash in any one car. This allows me to buy more cars. I think I got a pretty cool car with that LT1 for $25k out the door. On to the next deal! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-08-2019, 02:55 PM	#7
rshelar Drives: 2017 1SS auto vert Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 666 View My Garage	Welcome to the “BLUE TOP” club. I too did the smoked tail lamps. The stock wheels had some curb rash so since I need new tires, I’m going with new wheels too. Putting them on in a few weeks when the rain clears out. Falken RT6. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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