Roll Cage Paint Color?

sirdaft1 · 08-19-2017, 03:23 PM

We're at the point with the build where we'll be painting the interior and rollcage of the 335 track car. Need some help. We are absolutely going to continue with the old Lotus 79 "John Player Special" black/gold livery on the outside (here's how it looks)

So we're tossing around interior paint colors. The most common race car interior colors are either white or silver/gray. I tried white and its out. I was either liking silver or gray, and threw a long shot out there... gold. It definitely is not a color you typically see in a race car. Below are samples of how each looked. Please feel free to share thoughts.

Gray

Silver

Gold

sirdaft1 · 08-19-2017, 03:26 PM

I didn't share a photo in white, but to give an idea on the Porsche RSR...

Jaghi · 08-19-2017, 03:46 PM

Singer style, and wrap it in leather

Banana Clipper · 08-19-2017, 04:34 PM

diggin the gold

StevenY. · 08-19-2017, 04:51 PM

Voted for gold!

sirdaft1 · 08-19-2017, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaghi

Singer style, and wrap it in leather

Haha! How'd I overlook that one!?

cpie168 · 08-20-2017, 07:59 AM

Gold!

sirdaft1 · 08-20-2017, 05:51 PM

Appreciate all of the responses. Seems that gold is a crowd favorite

rick100 · 08-20-2017, 06:33 PM

cant go wrong with gold and black !

Underground6t9 · 08-21-2017, 03:38 PM

+1

max_330i · 08-21-2017, 04:23 PM

Gold would look excellent and match the exterior theme of the car very well. Silver is a close second in my book. Ditto on disliking the white.

IllSic_Design · 08-21-2017, 04:31 PM

Gold

sirdaft1 · 08-21-2017, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rick100

cant go wrong with gold and black !

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Originally Posted by Underground6t9

+1

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Originally Posted by max_330i

Gold would look excellent and match the exterior theme of the car very well. Silver is a close second in my book. Ditto on disliking the white.

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Originally Posted by IllSic_Design

Gold

Thanks guys! My hesitation with gold was that it could look super cheap if it was a bright gold (search "gold roll cage" and you'll see what I'm talking about). That said, I think we're safe with the color above. I have a bronze option that I'm thinking about as well... should have the final decision nailed down by the end of the week

IllSic_Design · 08-21-2017, 07:12 PM

ooohh Bronze would probably look better than gold IMO. bronze was kind of what I was thinking when I said gold.

JJaber · 08-21-2017, 08:53 PM

Satin gray/anthracite would look amazing.

sirdaft1 · 09-23-2017, 10:46 PM

Quick update for all who voted. The final color was...

Could not be happier with the end result. This is the perfect color combo to pay tribute to the old Lotus 79 black/gold livery that we'll be running. Thanks all for your input!

NYBulldog · 10-05-2017, 08:51 AM

Sweet jesus that’s pretty. Looks top notch.

sirdaft1 · 10-05-2017, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by NYBulldog

Sweet jesus that’s pretty. Looks top notch.

Thanks! TONS of work, but couldn't be happier myself

View Poll Results: What color roll cage?
White	4	11.76%
Gray	2	5.88%
Silver	0	0%
Gold	26	76.47%
Other (please share color below)	2	5.88%
Voters: 34. You may not vote on this poll

08-19-2017, 03:23 PM	#1
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sirdaft1 Brigadier General 2246 Rep 3,352 Posts Drives: F85 X5M Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Chicago West Burbs iTrader: (9) Garage List 2016 BMW X5M [8.75] 2012 BMW X5 35i (SOLD) [9.67] 1989 BMW 325i Track ... [10.00] 2007 E90 WTCC Wideb ... [8.50]	I didn't share a photo in white, but to give an idea on the Porsche RSR...
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08-19-2017, 03:46 PM	#3
Jaghi Private First Class 20 Rep 161 Posts Drives: Wraith Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Singer style, and wrap it in leather
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Banana Clipper Jewel Runner 344 Rep 914 Posts Drives: G01///G20///I20 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	diggin the gold __________________ www.BHANANA.com 2009 335i - SOLD 2021 M340i - GONE 2024 iX - Yea, she fast
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08-20-2017, 07:59 AM	#7
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08-20-2017, 06:33 PM	#9
rick100 Colonel 553 Rep 2,293 Posts Drives: 328 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	cant go wrong with gold and black !
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08-21-2017, 04:23 PM	#11
max_330i Captain 344 Rep 922 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Gold would look excellent and match the exterior theme of the car very well. Silver is a close second in my book. Ditto on disliking the white. __________________ 2006 330i 6MT Jet Black / Black
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08-21-2017, 04:31 PM	#12
IllSic_Design Colonel 2125 Rep 2,759 Posts Drives: 12 E92 328i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern California iTrader: (1)	Gold
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IllSic_Design Colonel 2125 Rep 2,759 Posts Drives: 12 E92 328i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern California iTrader: (1)	ooohh Bronze would probably look better than gold IMO. bronze was kind of what I was thinking when I said gold.
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08-21-2017, 08:53 PM	#15
JJaber Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 258 Posts Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Satin gray/anthracite would look amazing. __________________ 2013 E92 M-Sport \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Dinan S2 \| M Performance exhaust \| Wagner Evo 1 \| Evolution Racewerks CP \| Bilstein PSS9 \| M3/Meyle HD/Dinan suspension bits \| 18" AG M359, Michelin PSS
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10-05-2017, 08:51 AM	#17
NYBulldog Specialist 1321 Rep 2,708 Posts Drives: Nikes Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NuYawk iTrader: (19)	Sweet jesus that’s pretty. Looks top notch. __________________
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