Forum Member Side By Side Pics --- Black Raven and Thunder Gray.

[CIWS]

Silver is as easy as Black is hard in care. The STS-V is Black, but I won't own another. If it was a garage queen that would be one thing, but as a D.D. it's just a bitch.

[chris1268]

Originally Posted by Short-Throw

I hooked up with fellow member chris1268 today. He wanted to check out the differences between the stock tires vs the Pirelli's I had mounted for cold and wet driving. It was cold and blustery, so it was a good time to compare the cars at Autobahn. I will let him chime in with his thoughts as I've already shared mine a few times. Chris?

We took advantage of having two beautiful new V2's together for a few photos.





Mike

Mike,

First of all, thanks for the info about the tires and letting me come out and check them out. For anyone out there questioning the ability of this car with a proper winter tire, let me clarify it handles great. It is a night and day difference from the stock tires. On one turn I had the ass end in mine slide out while barely hitting the gas. I then drove Mike's on the same turn with more gas and nothing. Held on like it was dry out. Made my decision even harder to leave the car in the garage. However, as the rest of this thread states, this car is very difficult to keep clean. The winter months are most likely going to be spent in the garage waiting for Spring to get here.

Chris

[chris1268]

Originally Posted by Short-Throw

It was a pleasure meeting you Chris! My guess is you will have faster track times this upcoming season, but more-so, ogling onlookers!


Mike

It was great meeting you as well. I am sure we will have some fun this summer once the weather breaks for the better here.

[chris1268]

Originally Posted by vulcan33

Had a question about a Black V that that a local dealer has - the original buyer backed out. As I mentioned in the my last post "Black is just awesome" but still wondering if the upkeep will be a problem. I have been leaning toward the gray but my present car is BMW 545 in gray titanium so I thought a change is in order. Your car shows off the front angles of the car quite a bit while black softens the look.
What is your opinion of Black and now that you have had the car for a few weeks, are you still sold on the your color choice? I saw this color on a regular CTS and noticed a very subtle green tint - real nice but adds another $1K.
Only thing missing on the car is the polished wheel option which could be polished by a wheel company or just get them chromed but not sure if I want them that bright.

Thanks
Tom

Tom,

I have been stopped at least 8-10 times per day since picking this car up for people that want a peek. I still firmly believe if you are willing to keep up with keeping this car clean it is the best color out there. I will say though that Mike's looked so much better in person than the pictures. For some reason the camera does not do the Grey justice. It is a beautiful color and from the sounds of it, much easier to keep looking clean. It comes down to a personal choice. I am tinting the car soon also so it should look even better after that.

Good luck with your decision, but I can promise you one thing........Whatever you get, you will not be dissapointed. This car is amazing!

[chris1268]

Originally Posted by cjwolverine

Thanks for the pics guys. I am down to these two colors and you made my decision ever harder. Which wheels are on these two? are they both polished?

I'd like to see the Grey with the standard wheels. I think it's a bit more "stealthy"

Maybe I'll flip a coin. I can't go wrong, they look great. I can't wait.
Chris

Chris,

They are both polished in these pics. Thanks.

Chris

[bruff1977]

Nice pics, folks... BTW, anyone have a pic of a V2 at night with just the fogs and aux on??

[Lord Cadillac]

I can't believe how nice those black V2s are.. I would not even consider a BMW M5 if it were the same price.. I like the CTS design that much...

[Kadonny]

Wow, stunning. Great pics, thanks. I saw the Thunder Gray in person today. Under the lights the car almost has a blue hue to it sort of like Stealth Gray.

Awesome.

[ShockerV]

Awesome Cars!!

[Short-Throw]

Originally Posted by cjwolverine

Which wheels are on these two? are they both polished?

I'd like to see the Grey with the standard wheels. I think it's a bit more "stealthy"

Chris

As Chris said, yes, they both are equipped with the polished wheels. I'm very happy with these wheels.
They do a great job of accented the car without being too blingy.

[Short-Throw]

Originally Posted by bruff1977

Nice pics, folks... BTW, anyone have a pic of a V2 at night with just the fogs and aux on??

bruff1977,

I went outside and clicked off a few just for you!

It's hard to tell from these pics, but my car is filthy with all the salt and ice here now. The Thunder Gray does a great job of hiding it.


Here you go:




This is 20 minutes before sundown:







Sundown:





Low Beam Headlights:





Understandably some people like the look, but I wouldn't recommend driving at night with just the parking lights and driving lamps on. Dusk time is a different story. They do not throw enough light forward, but do a great job at the front of the car, and on the sides. One day I'll try to get a pic of the adaptive headlights pointed on a dark road prior to a turn.




Mike

[caddiedrummer]

Originally Posted by Short-Throw

As Chris said, yes, they both are equipped with the polished wheels. I'm very happy with these wheels.
They do a great job of accented the car without being too blingy.

I would agree. Usually, the first thing I do is replace the wheels (HRE) and exhaust on my cars. These wheels really accent the car well. As far as the exhuast I will wait to see what Corsa does but it will have to be awfully good to make me change.

[Short-Throw]

Originally Posted by Florian

jesus....nice garage!

F

Thank you Florian.

It's still needs a few tweaks, but it just about complete. A lot of the cars are out being prepped for the upcoming season. Let me know if you ever make it out this way.


Mike

[Short-Throw]

Originally Posted by caddiedrummer

I would agree. Usually, the first thing I do is replace the wheels (HRE) and exhaust on my cars. These wheels really accent the car well. As far as the exhuast I will wait to see what Corsa does but it will have to be awfully good to make me change.

What's also nice about these wheels as Chris and I discussed, is the tire sticks out just past the rim in case you misjudge a curb when parking. I can't remember the last factory exhaust I didn't contemplate replacing because it was too quiet. They got this one right, but I will say, it can never be too loud!



Mike

[bruff1977]

Originally Posted by Short-Throw

bruff1977,

I went outside and clicked off a few just for you!

It's hard to tell from these pics, but my car is filthy with all the salt and ice here now. The Thunder Gray does a great job of hiding it.


Here you go:




This is 20 minutes before sundown:







Sundown:





Low Beam Headlights:





Understandably some people like the look, but I wouldn't recommend driving at night with just the parking lights and driving lamps on. Dusk time is a different story. They do not throw enough light forward, but do a great job at the front of the car, and on the sides. One day I'll try to get a pic of the adaptive headlights pointed on a dark road prior to a turn.




Mike

Mike:

Thanks for the awesome pics. I tend to drive during the day with my fogs on for some strange reason. I think it just stands out more. I know when I'm driving I notice cars with them on. It looks great. I'll be picking up my V2 before the incentive expires so I'll be sure to post pics of my Blue Diamond with the fogs on!

Brian