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dmc Most distinctive signature blue? Nogaro, Laguna Seca, Sprint, 01-06-2007 05:09 AM #1
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that is only brought out for the Queen. Or something like that.
Which one is your favorite? Or perhaps the most unique/distinctive?
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Remember, we're not talking about the fastest or the coolest car. Just the color!

The following are a few of the signature blues I can come up with:

Nogaro Blue (Audi B5 S4, B6 S4)

Sprint Blue (Audi B7 RS4)

Laguna Seca Blue (BMW E46 M3)

Jazz Blue (VW Mk4 20AE GTI)

Deep Blue Pearl (VW Mk4 R32, Mk5 R32)

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Monterey Blue (Nissan Z33 350Z)

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JazzBlue18T Re: Most distinctive signature blue? Nogaro, Laguna Seca, Sprint, 01-06-2007 05:11 AM #2
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Must be a trick question they are all blue.

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Corbic Re: Most distinctive signature blue? Nogaro, Laguna Seca, Sprint, 01-06-2007 05:24 AM #3
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That blue only brings one car, and one company to mind.
World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX/STi/WRC

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VDub2625 Re: Most distinctive signature blue? Nogaro, Laguna Seca, Sprint, 01-06-2007 05:28 AM #4
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Quote, originally posted by Corbic »

That blue only brings one car, and one company to mind.
World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX/STi/WRC

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Cabrio Highline, 92 Golf GL (they can both be regarded as "VW's blue") I don't think are well known outside of VW enthusiasts. I didn't even know the 350z
came in blue.

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Black Jetta GT Re: Most distinctive signature blue? Nogaro, Laguna Seca, Sprint, 01-06-2007 05:31 AM #5
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dangit, shoulda voted for Subaru WRC blue

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schtebie Re: Most distinctive signature blue? Nogaro, Laguna Seca, Sprint, 01-06-2007 05:39 AM #6
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That 350Z is Daytona Blue...

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BRealistic Re: Most distinctive signature blue? Nogaro, Laguna Seca, Sprint, 01-06-2007 06:29 AM #7
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I did not realize the Germans had cornered the blue market.

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Nogaro or Subie

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Crash6 Re: Most distinctive signature blue? Nogaro, Laguna Seca, Sprint, 01-06-2007 06:39 AM #9
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20aeman 01-06-2007 06:40 AM #10

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jazz blue and nogaro blue are one and the same.

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I really like "Blue By You" on the Mistu EVOs since it's rather unique, but in this poll I chose Laguna Seca Blue.

My Spyder's Spectra Blue Mica looks great when it is clean.

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VDub2625 Re: Most distinctive signature blue? Nogaro, Laguna Seca, Sprint, 01-06-2007 06:48 AM #12
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I think light blue has been cornered by one vehicle

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ToledoTDi Re: (20aeman) 01-06-2007 07:07 AM #13

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jazz blue and nogaro blue are one and the same.

Almost. The base color is the same but the clearcoat is different.
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venom600 Re: (ToledoTDi) 01-06-2007 07:32 AM #14

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None of the above. LeMans Blue from the E39 M5 with matching LeMans Blue/Black Interior. I chose Jazz Blue from the list though
as I am kind of partial to it.

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J-Tim Re: (venom600) 01-06-2007 08:41 AM #15

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The Gulf color scheme IMO is the most distinctive.

The BMW's LeMans Blue is the most beautiful.

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GreenLabeLDUB Re: (J-Tim) 01-06-2007 08:48 AM #16

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I couldn't find a pic but I REALLY REALLY LOVE E36 M3 Estoril Blue and then to set the front end apart a bit more the fan blade

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Yojimbo206 Re: (GreenLabeLDUB) 01-06-2007 11:14 AM #17

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I'm gonna have to put my vote for Subaru's WR Blue. All the previously mentioned colors have only existed on one generation of
vehicle, while Subaru has painted countless cars inWR Blue.
honorable mentions go to Bayside Blue(Skyline GTR R34) and Toyota's Royal Sapphire Pearl for the Supra. RSP is an extremely
rare color, I've been lucky enough to see one of 17 automatic Twin Turbo Royal Sapphire Supra's in the nation. I cried. It was
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manmanSS Re: (Yojimbo206) 01-06-2007 12:56 PM #18

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Estoril Blue, was pretty much an M trademark for a while

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StattlichPassat Re: Most distinctive signature blue? Nogaro, Laguna Seca, Sprint, 01-06-2007 03:16 PM #19
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Join Date: Feb 12th, 2001 I've always associated the color blue with Volkswagen/Audi... usually R32s. But was never able to decide if Nogoro or Deep Blue
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I think I like Nogoro better- it's just so deep and rich. It begs to have layers upon layers of Zaino rubbed into it.

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westy66 Re: Most distinctive signature blue? Nogaro, Laguna Seca, Sprint, 01-06-2007 03:19 PM #20
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FTW!!

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anothercar Re: Most distinctive signature blue? Nogaro, Laguna Seca, Sprint, 01-06-2007 03:20 PM #21
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Tour de France Blue

Not the best shot, but you get the idea, or not.

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Jetty! Re: Most distinctive signature blue? Nogaro, Laguna Seca, Sprint, 01-06-2007 03:22 PM #22
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For me - it's a toss up between the 2 Audi blues.

But I pretty much love this 'shade' of blue on any car that I like. I wish this color was more available - like on a new GLI...

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I'm surprised the Subaru Rallye Blue was left out. That's the only color I'd ever get a WRX or STI in.
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ItzDarrell Re: Most distinctive signature blue? Nogaro, Laguna Seca, Sprint, 01-06-2007 03:25 PM #23
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IMO. its a toss up between Nagaro and Laguna Seca both are very distinctive

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dmc Re: Most distinctive signature blue? Nogaro, Laguna Seca, Sprint, 01-06-2007 03:28 PM #24
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I can't believe I forgot Subaru and their WRC livery.
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My biased opinion says Nogaro all the way. It's more pearl than VW's Jazz Blue, and the colour's brilliance lies in its tendency to
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Why Audi did away with this colour for the RS4 is something I will never understand.

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ItzDarrell Re: Most distinctive signature blue? Nogaro, Laguna Seca, Sprint, 01-06-2007 03:30 PM #25
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My biased opinion says Nogaro all the way. It's more pearl than VW's Jazz Blue, and the colour's brilliance lies in
its tendency to go from purple, to bright neon blue, to a deep aqua depending on the time of day and lighting.
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the color is amazing, and I hope audi brings it back someday. I heart nagaro blue

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SchrickVR6 Re: (manmanSS) 01-06-2007 03:36 PM #26

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Estoril Blue, was pretty much an M trademark for a while

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I like Honda's Laguna blue:

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MFactor Re: (GTI 20v) 01-06-2007 03:45 PM #28

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I like the Winning Blue of my RX8.

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LelloBeetle Re: (GTI 20v) 01-06-2007 03:57 PM #32

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Peloton25 Re: (GTI 20v) 01-06-2007 04:07 PM #33

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I like Honda's Laguna blue:

Another great choice there. I may someday replace the Spyder with one of these.

I was never keen on the previous blue they offered, mostly because it came only with a blue interior. Yuck!

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geofftii2002 Re: Most distinctive signature blue? Nogaro, Laguna Seca, Sprint, 01-06-2007 04:09 PM #34
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Children, children, children... have you all forgotten your automotive history? Ferrari adopted its red because it was the Italian
national racing color. Same with the Belgians and yellow, the Germans silver, the British were green, the Americans white (with
blue stripes) and so forth. You want signature blue, look to the French:

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Children, children, children... have you all forgotten your automotive history? Ferrari adopted its red because it
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