JR getting the 2010 sideways at barrett jackson

markshatchi86 · 01-16-2009, 10:52 AM

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/16/b...on-in-2010-fa/

Sebring · 01-16-2009, 04:08 PM

They really need to do something with the front bumper. It looks like the car has an overbite, like a mako shark.

Cavi Mike · 01-18-2009, 09:28 PM

I'm just amazed Falken is still using that hideous color scheme.

Sebring · 01-19-2009, 04:40 AM

Yeah Mike, but it's hard to change a trademark. Plus you gotta admit that it's pretty unique.

110octane · 01-19-2009, 08:22 PM

Mike, the McDonalds "golden arches" logo is hideous and outdated. But you cannot deny the fact that it is recognized around the world. Falken uses those colors and graphic scheme for the same reason. It is arguably the most recognized "livery" in drifting. So, whether or not you agree, I'm pretty sure they don't care and probably have no plans to change it any time soon.

As far as the body goes. Give JR and the boys some time to develop something. I am sure they have some parts in the works. They have built two composite paneled 2010 race cars already and the car hasn't even hit the market yet. Give'm a break! I am sure they will come up with something nice and drifty looking soon.

Cavi Mike · 01-19-2009, 08:40 PM

I think you're pushing it trying to compare McDonalds trademark golden arches to a paint scheme that Falken has only been using for all of what, 5 years? Paint schemes come and go. You don't even see the colors or the scallops on their website. Find me one place McDonalds doesn't have their golden arches.

So as I was saying, I'm really surprised Falken is still using that hideous paint scheme.

Sebring · 01-20-2009, 05:18 AM

Either way guys, when it comes to the looks of the falken color scheme, it's still a matter of opinion.

anyways, here's some footage i found.

110octane · 01-20-2009, 09:43 AM

Mike, I was simply trying to say that Falken is likely using the "livery" in a fashion to develop their brand recognition. The McDonalds reference was just that, a reference. The fact that you are not aware that Falken has used that livery for well over 20 years in global motorsports shows your ignorance on the topic. They have competed on a world level in Dakar, Nurburgring, Super Taikyu GT, Pikes Peak, and many many rally events using the livery that you so despise. As I stated earlier, the livery probably won't be going away anytime soon.

Nice video finds Sebring!

Swing Kid · 01-20-2009, 05:24 PM

Isnt that ken gushi's old car?

Bebop · 01-21-2009, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Swing Kid

Isnt that ken gushi's old car?

Yup, looks like a repanneld version of his car, same motor setup for sure.

not a bad idea though

got a demo car while the real deal is still being built up

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markshatchi86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 606	JR getting the 2010 sideways at barrett jackson http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/16/b...on-in-2010-fa/

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Sebring Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 149	Either way guys, when it comes to the looks of the falken color scheme, it's still a matter of opinion. anyways, here's some footage i found. Last edited by Sebring; 01-20-2009 at 05:26 AM.

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01-16-2009, 04:08 PM	#2
Sebring Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 149	They really need to do something with the front bumper. It looks like the car has an overbite, like a mako shark.

01-18-2009, 09:28 PM	#3
Cavi Mike Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rochester, NY USA Posts: 495	I'm just amazed Falken is still using that hideous color scheme.

01-19-2009, 04:40 AM	#4
Sebring Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 149	Yeah Mike, but it's hard to change a trademark. Plus you gotta admit that it's pretty unique.

01-19-2009, 08:22 PM	#5
110octane Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 370	Mike, the McDonalds "golden arches" logo is hideous and outdated. But you cannot deny the fact that it is recognized around the world. Falken uses those colors and graphic scheme for the same reason. It is arguably the most recognized "livery" in drifting. So, whether or not you agree, I'm pretty sure they don't care and probably have no plans to change it any time soon. As far as the body goes. Give JR and the boys some time to develop something. I am sure they have some parts in the works. They have built two composite paneled 2010 race cars already and the car hasn't even hit the market yet. Give'm a break! I am sure they will come up with something nice and drifty looking soon.

01-19-2009, 08:40 PM	#6
Cavi Mike Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rochester, NY USA Posts: 495	I think you're pushing it trying to compare McDonalds trademark golden arches to a paint scheme that Falken has only been using for all of what, 5 years? Paint schemes come and go. You don't even see the colors or the scallops on their website. Find me one place McDonalds doesn't have their golden arches. So as I was saying, I'm really surprised Falken is still using that hideous paint scheme.

01-20-2009, 09:43 AM	#8
110octane Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 370	Mike, I was simply trying to say that Falken is likely using the "livery" in a fashion to develop their brand recognition. The McDonalds reference was just that, a reference. The fact that you are not aware that Falken has used that livery for well over 20 years in global motorsports shows your ignorance on the topic. They have competed on a world level in Dakar, Nurburgring, Super Taikyu GT, Pikes Peak, and many many rally events using the livery that you so despise. As I stated earlier, the livery probably won't be going away anytime soon. Nice video finds Sebring!

01-20-2009, 05:24 PM	#9
Swing Kid Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 15	Isnt that ken gushi's old car?