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Zippy · 11-09-2008, 10:36 AM

Here's a pic of a Z06, in the new for '09, Blade silver.

Zippy · 11-09-2008, 10:42 AM

Another shot.

vant · 11-09-2008, 10:47 AM

Thanks for sharing Zippy. I can't really tell the difference between blade silver ("BS"? LOL) and machine silver. It would be nice if there was a side by side comparison in the same picture.

Zippy · 11-09-2008, 11:00 AM

This is my fav pic.

JThomas · 11-09-2008, 11:09 AM

Thanks for the picture Zip! I see you're hanging out at the museum today.

proexpert · 11-09-2008, 12:35 PM

Thanks for sharing Zippy, that new color is nice.

Bigg Lee · 11-09-2008, 01:47 PM

zipp,i like it!i cant actually put my finger on the difference between the 2 silver's but i like it!(not as much as jsb but i still like it

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Zippy · 11-09-2008, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JThomas

Thanks for the picture Zip! I see you're hanging out at the museum today.

Aactually it was yesterday, for the Vets & Vettes event. Also participated in the BG Veteran's parade, then we went to lunch at the Motor City Diner (near the HD bike store). Good day was had by all.

Zipster

Tony Skarbic · 11-09-2008, 05:07 PM

Thanks for sharing. I'd like to see it in the sunlight.

DomsZ06 · 11-09-2008, 08:51 PM

i like the rims!!

K M · 11-10-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DomsZ06

i like the rims!!

I like the new rim design a lot more than the old one. Looks like a good looking color but I guess I can not really tell the difference either would have to see them side by side.

pauln64 · 11-10-2008, 12:55 PM

nice...but is there a noticeable difference between that and Machine Silver?

vant · 11-10-2008, 01:17 PM

Here's a side-by-side comparison of blade silver and machine silver. BS seems to be lighter. MS has more gray tones in it.

www (dot) digitalcorvettes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105943

**dsinned** · 11-10-2008, 03:37 PM

Blade Silver, Machine Silver, and whatever the original Z06 silver was called for C5, are all striking with unique advantages. IMHO, "silver" is the easiest color to maintain and keep looking good where the swirl marks just seem to blend in. However, no need for chrome rims, as the standard painted wheels just look naturally better on a silver car. IMHO, chrome doesn't go very well on lighter colors, especially white, like on the 2001 Artic White Z06. Too much bling can take away from the rest of the body and styling of a car.

Nithros · 11-13-2008, 03:33 PM

Nice shots Zippy - thanks for posting.