Red or black?? I'm so torn between the choices!!

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Deinonychus

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Black is the most popular color (don't know why)

But I think the Black hides many of the Raptor's design (especially at a distance) like the hood/fender vents fender flares, different grill, graphics, and bumpers. Since all these Raptor only pieces are dark-colored, get a brighter/lighter color to offset them, that way you truck looks like a Raptor at 50ft and at 10mi away....

Whenever I see other Raptors, I do the 'Jeep wave' or the 'biker wave' and spotting the Black ones is harder (Silvers are almost as bad).

Just my $0.02....

I agree.
The problem with black on all cars and trucks is that it "hides" the contours because the the shadows cast by the contours don't show as shadows on black.
 
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I don't hate on any raptor, but I've got red and haven't regretted it a single second of any day. I don't do subtle. I know the raptor is a kick ass balls to the wall symphony of steel and rubber, but I want that extra bit of rub it in your face. That's red, Jack. Plus, my last name is also Johnson. America! **** yeah! (I may or may not have been drunk when writing this post)...(I was).

Hahaha thanks :lol2:
 

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I have the Red but I did a matte black wrap on it. I figure I'll keep the wrap on for a bit the I'll have brand new paint when I take it off. I've had a lot of black cars in the past and they look very good but the upkeep is significant.
 

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Molten. But not available new. Unless you go used. Jack
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They all look good, and wouldnt mind any of the colors, but something about black that makes everyone just get the hell out of your way.
 

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The Great thing about Red is how it becomes Molten when dirty! ; - )





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