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SSRob · 04-01-2011, 08:56 AM

Hi everyone. I'm trying to decide on interior and exterior colors for a new 2SS/RS convertible. Right now I think I've got it down to black with a black interior or IOM with black stripes with an IOM interior. I know a lot comes down to personal preference but I'm wondering if anyone with one of these color options in a vert has any thoughts I should consider. My brother thinks it might be a mistake to get a black interior in a vert but it looks pretty sweet and I love the looks of the blacked out versions many have posted pics of. Of course the IOM looks awesome too and I'm driving my wife crazy trying to decide. Also if I go with the black is it worth waiting for the 2012 model to get the black granite version? Thanks for any thoughts anyone has.

Bodih · 04-01-2011, 09:24 AM

I've always loved the "Blacked-out" look. My first car was a 68 RS/SS convertible that I restored in triple black. Up North you can get away with it, but here in Tucson, the black interior will seer the flesk off your bones! I went with the IOM/IOM and I couldn't be happier. I thought the interior would be too much, but it really sets off the car with the top down.
The black is serious and menacing...
...the IOM says "Look out!, here I come!"

Sttt5126 · 04-01-2011, 03:37 PM

I went with a combination of both, black exterior, IOM stripes with IOM interior.

DarkneSS · 04-01-2011, 03:47 PM

Those were my two choices. The orange is the hotter color no question but in a few years black will still look more classy whereas orange may look too flashy.

Blitz · 04-01-2011, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sttt5126

I went with a combination of both, black exterior, IOM stripes with IOM interior.

I saw one like that at the dealership and it looked pretty sweet... it was actually ordered for Dale Jr.

I went with IOM/IOM b/c I hate keeping a black car clean.

Bodih · 04-01-2011, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sttt5126

I went with a combination of both, black exterior, IOM stripes with IOM interior.

NICE!!! Now order the IOM engine cover...

Black5thgen · 04-01-2011, 10:27 PM

I personally think IOM/IO is just too much orange. I also think a black interior on a vert is an epic fail and you must be a glutten for punishment. I would get a black vert with either tan or IO interior.

RPO_Z28 · 04-02-2011, 02:03 PM

How's this?

RPO_Z28 · 04-02-2011, 02:08 PM

Or this?

2010 SSRS · 04-02-2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RPO_Z28

Or this?

OrangeVert · 04-02-2011, 02:21 PM

SSRob, you're asking the same question I did a couple of weeks ago before I ordered. Finally came down to I wanted the flash, so went IOM/IO. The orange dash trim sealed the deal for me. No doubt Black/IO is more classy, and a beautiful combo as well. Black/Black? Nice too, but HOT no matter how you slice it. I wanted people to know I'm coming - am a quiet guy (IT geek type) but inside there's someone screaming for attention! Therefore IO/IO it's off to work I go! I wanted people to know I'm coming, and will 10 yrs from now. So this is the color for me. What is the color for you???

It's all a matter pf personal preference, like eating at my favorite restaurant - you can't make a bad choice, all the food is great. All of the combos appeal to someone! ;-)

Sttt5126 · 04-02-2011, 05:55 PM

Already done!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bodih

NICE!!! Now order the IOM engine cover...

SSRob · 04-02-2011, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bodih

I've always loved the "Blacked-out" look. My first car was a 68 RS/SS convertible that I restored in triple black. Up North you can get away with it, but here in Tucson, the black interior will seer the flesk off your bones! I went with the IOM/IOM and I couldn't be happier. I thought the interior would be too much, but it really sets off the car with the top down.
The black is serious and menacing...
...the IOM says "Look out!, here I come!"

Thanks for the reply. I too was wondering if the IOM interior would be too much...I'm glad to hear you're happy with it...makes me a little more comfortable. I checked out your pictures...looks awesome.

SSRob · 04-02-2011, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkneSS

Those were my two choices. The orange is the hotter color no question but in a few years black will still look more classy whereas orange may look too flashy.

That's one of the points that has me flip flopping a little. That and trying to convince my wife that the IOM will still look cool in a few years.

04-01-2011, 08:56 AM	#1
SSRob Drives: Acura RSX Type S Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philly Posts: 24	Black/black vs IOM/IOM Convertible Hi everyone. I'm trying to decide on interior and exterior colors for a new 2SS/RS convertible. Right now I think I've got it down to black with a black interior or IOM with black stripes with an IOM interior. I know a lot comes down to personal preference but I'm wondering if anyone with one of these color options in a vert has any thoughts I should consider. My brother thinks it might be a mistake to get a black interior in a vert but it looks pretty sweet and I love the looks of the blacked out versions many have posted pics of. Of course the IOM looks awesome too and I'm driving my wife crazy trying to decide. Also if I go with the black is it worth waiting for the 2012 model to get the black granite version? Thanks for any thoughts anyone has.

04-01-2011, 09:24 AM	#2
Bodih I Got My Orange Crush Drives: it like I stoles it... Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,079	I've always loved the "Blacked-out" look. My first car was a 68 RS/SS convertible that I restored in triple black. Up North you can get away with it, but here in Tucson, the black interior will seer the flesk off your bones! I went with the IOM/IOM and I couldn't be happier. I thought the interior would be too much, but it really sets off the car with the top down. The black is serious and menacing... ...the IOM says "Look out!, here I come!" __________________ My love is in league with the freeway. Its passion will ride, as the cities fly by, and the tail-lights dissolve in the coming of night. And the questions in thousands take flight ~Robert Plant - Big Log~

04-02-2011, 02:03 PM	#8
RPO_Z28 Drives: 2007 C6Z Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RVC, New York Posts: 1,748	How's this? __________________

04-02-2011, 02:08 PM	#9
RPO_Z28 Drives: 2007 C6Z Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RVC, New York Posts: 1,748	Or this? __________________

04-02-2011, 02:21 PM	#11
OrangeVert "Catharine" Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS-3 IOM/IO vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern NH Posts: 2,132	SSRob, you're asking the same question I did a couple of weeks ago before I ordered. Finally came down to I wanted the flash, so went IOM/IO. The orange dash trim sealed the deal for me. No doubt Black/IO is more classy, and a beautiful combo as well. Black/Black? Nice too, but HOT no matter how you slice it. I wanted people to know I'm coming - am a quiet guy (IT geek type) but inside there's someone screaming for attention! Therefore IO/IO it's off to work I go! I wanted people to know I'm coming, and will 10 yrs from now. So this is the color for me. What is the color for you??? It's all a matter pf personal preference, like eating at my favorite restaurant - you can't make a bad choice, all the food is great. All of the combos appeal to someone! ;-) __________________

04-01-2011, 03:37 PM	#3
Sttt5126 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 220 View My Garage	I went with a combination of both, black exterior, IOM stripes with IOM interior.

04-01-2011, 03:47 PM	#4
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	Those were my two choices. The orange is the hotter color no question but in a few years black will still look more classy whereas orange may look too flashy.

04-01-2011, 10:27 PM	#7
Black5thgen Account Suspended Drives: 2007 C6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 2,251 View My Garage	I personally think IOM/IO is just too much orange. I also think a black interior on a vert is an epic fail and you must be a glutten for punishment. I would get a black vert with either tan or IO interior.

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