racing strip[es on a black cherry

shadoquad · 02-26-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MJB

I wouldn't do it... not a fan of racing strips unless you plan on putting them on a Viper or something of that caliber.

I think you can put racing stripes on anything meant to be sporty, including Miatas, Mustangs. Maybe not hot hatches.

But even at that, I agree with using vinyl stripes over paint. Because vinyl stripes can easily be replaced or removed if you ever get sick of them.

wheee! · 02-26-2012, 10:45 AM

Falcor had a car painted by Fosberg to match the NOS energy drink. It had a yellow stripe, but he had it removed...

I wouldn't do it on our colour of car. The Black Rose/Cherry is a classy, high end look, not sporty or track look.

Lemers · 02-26-2012, 01:04 PM

Does vinyl damage the paint?

864Zbeast · 02-26-2012, 03:34 PM

Stripes on z is a negative! Ruins everything about it. You want stripes get a camaro or mustang

Guard Dad · 02-26-2012, 04:13 PM

It's all a matter of preference so it's really up to you. Vinyl would be the way to go if I was doing it because it minimizes the problems if you change your mind after you are done.

The stripes that caught my eye are the double slash stripes on the front fender that were sometimes used on the Cobras, Grand Sport Vetts and BRE 240z's. They were used to help the pit crews identify the different team cars as the cars sped past the pits during a race. I kind of like the historic and functional aspect combined with the sense of purpose that they impart.

canes7 · 02-26-2012, 05:23 PM

Hell no!

TongMan · 02-26-2012, 08:32 PM

Add some flames while you're at it. ..shaking my head..

shadoquad · 02-26-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

Add some flames while you're at it. ..shaking my head..

A guy with different colored rims on either side of the car, and you're calling him out?

Whatever happened to originality?

daisuke149 · 02-26-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

A guy with different colored rims on either side of the car, and you're calling him out?

Whatever happened to originality?

yup.

Let the person do what he wants. if ya disagree be nice about it.

also at least try to understand what the guy is trying to accomplish and make judgement based on that..

P.S Shado, next i see you, ima add racing stripes on you via perm marker.

TongMan · 02-26-2012, 10:41 PM

Just giving him a suggestion. Flames will go well with racing stripes.

shadoquad · 02-26-2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

Just giving him a suggestion. Flames will go well with racing stripes.

Yes, and obviously shaking your head with approval.

canes7 · 02-27-2012, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TongMan

Just giving him a suggestion. Flames will go well with racing stripes.

Lemers · 02-26-2012, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Why do you have a 350Z emblem on your 370Z?

I noticed that too but I wanted to say on topic for once.

XwChriswX · 02-26-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

I noticed that too but I wanted to say on topic for once.

I only bring it up because it bears relevance. Lots of 350's had stripes and were considered 'rice'...

NewlyIMPORTed · 02-26-2012, 11:21 PM

If you want racing stripes join some of our other members in switching to a 5.0

02-26-2012, 01:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
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Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 15	It's all a matter of preference so it's really up to you. Vinyl would be the way to go if I was doing it because it minimizes the problems if you change your mind after you are done. The stripes that caught my eye are the double slash stripes on the front fender that were sometimes used on the Cobras, Grand Sport Vetts and BRE 240z's. They were used to help the pit crews identify the different team cars as the cars sped past the pits during a race. I kind of like the historic and functional aspect combined with the sense of purpose that they impart. __________________ 2010 Brilliant Silver, Base w/Sport Package, AT7, Katzkin leather, upgraded audio and lots of Dynamat and a bunch of small stuff. Last edited by Guard Dad; 02-26-2012 at 04:15 PM.

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NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 18	If you want racing stripes join some of our other members in switching to a 5.0 __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

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