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      01-18-2016, 09:39 AM   #1
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LBB in this light is stunning. Killed every other color for me. Needs probably 10mm spacers front, 12mm. rear. Definitely needs Performance rear spoiler. Suspension sits pretty nicely stock, but performance suspension will still be installed. Can't wait...
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same thoughts after seeing it last Sat. The color is amazing. it's gonna be weird when people order it off of pictures, see it in the sun light for the first time and not expect it to look teal.
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same thoughts after seeing it last Sat. The color is amazing. it's gonna be weird when people order it off of pictures, see it in the sun light for the first time and not expect it to look teal.
Definitely not teal!
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LBB in this light is stunning. Killed every other color for me. Needs probably 10mm spacers front, 12mm. rear. Definitely needs Performance rear spoiler. Suspension sits pretty nicely stock, but performance suspension will still be installed. Can't wait...
Couldn't agree more, but I'd have to bundle the spoiler with maybe the CF mirror caps and diffuser as I wouldn't just want the single CF exterior piece.

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LBB in this light is stunning. Killed every other color for me. Needs probably 10mm spacers front, 12mm. rear. Definitely needs Performance rear spoiler. Suspension sits pretty nicely stock, but performance suspension will still be installed. Can't wait...
Couldn't agree more, but I'd have to bundle the spoiler with maybe the CF mirror caps and diffuser as I wouldn't just want the single CF exterior piece.

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Definitely not teal!
Not in this picture it isn't!
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Not in this picture it isn't!
Exactly what I keep saying. I'm afraid people are going to order under these ideal lighting conditions and be disappointed when they see it in person. I've seen it in person in a poorly lit garage and I won't be buying LBB.
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The rear end just doesn't flow with rest of the car for me. There are sharp angled, straight line aero elements in front and an oversized bubble ass in the back. I need to see it in person.

What's your take seeing it in person? Does the exterior design flow?
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The rear end just doesn't flow with rest of the car for me. There are sharp angled, straight line aero elements in front and an oversized bubble ass in the back. I need to see it in person.

What's your take seeing it in person? Does the exterior design flow?
It does. Really doesn't translate well in photos. Not sure why. Perfect size though. Reminds me of the e46 M3. Waiting for IND to give us a rear reflector replacement.
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same thoughts after seeing it last Sat. The color is amazing. it's gonna be weird when people order it off of pictures, see it in the sun light for the first time and not expect it to look teal.
Definitely not teal!
Thanks for the real life impressions. Very much appreciated.

The one commegt I would add is that the color looks very different in a showroom or autoshow hall vs out in the sun. Out in the sun it looks like a very bright shiny teal / Florida ocean color. Not bad at all but def not a pure blue

Also agree on the rear. Probably a minority opinion but I love it
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Not for nothing, but how can you possibly get a good impression of the color when it's 1. under auto show lights and 2. sitting on a giant orange platform?
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Not for nothing, but how can you possibly get a good impression of the color when it's 1. under auto show lights and 2. sitting on a giant orange platform?
Agreed.. there is no way that indoor lighting will ever mimic sunlight.
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It didn't help that they had bright white lite and rows of blue LED lights over the car. It will be different outside.
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