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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 04:17 PM
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Question Lapis vs. Cobalt Blue?

I've narrowed it down to these two colors (either with natural grey interior).

Looking for any and all opinions. Some of my more off the wall worries
- is Lapis too "purple-ish?"
- is cobalt to light to be a "guy's" color

Feel free to laugh at me, but give me your thoughts!

Thanks.
 
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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Cobalt all the way. One of the best colors for the TT.
 
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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Cobalt for sure!!!
 
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ixlr82
Cobalt for sure!!!
So, you're laughing at the whole "is it a guy's color" thing huh?

Natural grey work?

Thanks!
 
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Cobalt is a stunner....really grabs you, multiple hues in varying lighting conditions, etc.

As does Midnight. Midnight is more black than blue though, so if you are looking for a Blue you can find in the parking lot, Cobalt is it.
 
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Midnight blue
 
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Midnight Blue is where I'm leaning as well. If I convince myself to wait, I'd go with NSX blue.
 
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Originally Posted by adybuncio
Midnight blue
The question is cobalt vs. lapis. Why don't you just answer speed yellow?
 
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cobalt for sure!!! sick color......... good luck!!
 
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Cobalt for sure
 
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in person Lapis looks very purplish to me
 
Old Jun 24, 2006 | 02:03 AM
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I'm going with Cobalt Blue all the way! Really shows off the 997TT lines quite well. I don't have a picture of Lapis blue but I do have pictures of Cobalt blue and Midnight blue.

Midnight blue:




Not a 997TT but at least it's a 997


 
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Lapis Blue
 
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Cobalt kicks the crap out of Lapis!
 
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Cobalt or Speed Yellow. I can't make up my mind.
 


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