To pinstripe or not to pinstripe

nogoodname · 06-09-2009, 04:23 PM

^^ yeah, that helps, or just colour match and paint on top of the pin stripe.

colour match as in the colour of the Z for the new owner...not the wheel colour

NisMoDo · 06-09-2009, 04:54 PM

i say no pinstripe, i think the rim looks better off without it.
you'll be driving the car, do what you think would look best.
regardless of the outcome post pics of the outcome

nogoodname · 06-09-2009, 04:57 PM

well, the center caps are a nice bright silver, so that matches the white Z.

this is making like white Z's now.....urrrgghh

Caravanshaka · 06-09-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname007

well, the center caps are a nice bright silver, so that matches the white Z.

I believe they are white actually, so even better!

370Ztune · 06-09-2009, 07:13 PM

Just another suggestion, have you considered having the entire lip of the wheel color matched to the car?

Wheel paint

-Hunter

NisMoDo · 06-09-2009, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Ztune

Just another suggestion, have you considered having the entire lip of the wheel color matched to the car?

Wheel paint

-Hunter

I think this idea would look alot better then the white pinstripe.

Caravanshaka · 06-10-2009, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Ztune

Just another suggestion, have you considered having the entire lip of the wheel color matched to the car?

I haven't considered this. There really isn't a lip on the F14's, and I wasn't looking for a dramatic change of the look of the wheel, was just considering an accent if you will. Forgestar does the pinstriping from the factory if you order it, so I wanted to consider the option.

I posted in the official photoshop thread for someone handy with PS to photoshop the black wheels on a pearl white Z with and without the pinstripe to get a better idea, but not responses yet!

Zerafian · 06-10-2009, 12:37 PM

its tasteful..a lot of exotics with nice rims do that often.

370Ztune · 06-11-2009, 01:10 PM

We have one R35 client who planned on acquiring a white GTR; he wanted something different so he went with the white pinstripe...on 24K gold plated Rays wheels.

-Hunter

Caravanshaka · 06-11-2009, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Ztune

We have one R35 client who planned on acquiring a white GTR; he wanted something different so he went with the white pinstripe...on 24K gold plated Rays wheels.

-Hunter

Wow, can't say that I am going to like that GTR. that is way more bling than I'd ever put on my car.

Wheels are ordered, I'll post pictures when they are installed but don't ask which one I picked

GreenJalapeno · 06-11-2009, 03:13 PM

WOW 0.0 gold plated rims...someone has a little too much $$$

nogoodname · 06-11-2009, 03:17 PM

Caravanshaka , get some vinyl pin stripe from an autozone or where ever......and tape it on the rim if you like how the pin stripe is...leave it on or get a real pin stripe on the rims

Caravanshaka · 07-29-2009, 11:44 AM

was hoping to have an update with pictures by now, but Forgestar has taken nearly 8 weeks now with my order...still no tracking number...

Shift · 07-29-2009, 08:04 PM

I feel your Pain.......

Mike@Blackline · 07-29-2009, 09:01 PM

i say no stripe but if you're going to def color match it

View Poll Results: Pinstripe?
Piano Black Forgestar F14's, no pinstripe	66	62.26%
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06-09-2009, 07:13 PM	#20 (permalink)
370Ztune The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,477 Drives: Z34 370Z Rep Power: 46	Just another suggestion, have you considered having the entire lip of the wheel color matched to the car? Wheel paint -Hunter __________________ The Real JDM Facebook Bulletproof Instagram

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06-11-2009, 01:10 PM	#24 (permalink)
370Ztune The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,477 Drives: Z34 370Z Rep Power: 46	We have one R35 client who planned on acquiring a white GTR; he wanted something different so he went with the white pinstripe...on 24K gold plated Rays wheels. -Hunter __________________ The Real JDM Facebook Bulletproof Instagram

07-29-2009, 11:44 AM	#28 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 42	was hoping to have an update with pictures by now, but Forgestar has taken nearly 8 weeks now with my order...still no tracking number... __________________ ____________________ PROJECT DiaD - Sold but not forgotten! The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974. That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that in order to work the penis, the brain must remain whole.

06-09-2009, 04:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^^ yeah, that helps, or just colour match and paint on top of the pin stripe. colour match as in the colour of the Z for the new owner...not the wheel colour

06-09-2009, 04:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
NisMoDo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: de Posts: 34 Drives: no Z for me :( Rep Power: 16	i say no pinstripe, i think the rim looks better off without it. you'll be driving the car, do what you think would look best. regardless of the outcome post pics of the outcome

06-09-2009, 04:57 PM	#18 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	well, the center caps are a nice bright silver, so that matches the white Z. this is making like white Z's now.....urrrgghh

06-11-2009, 03:13 PM	#26 (permalink)
GreenJalapeno Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: La Canada Flintridge Posts: 355 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 291	WOW 0.0 gold plated rims...someone has a little too much $$$

06-11-2009, 03:17 PM	#27 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	Caravanshaka , get some vinyl pin stripe from an autozone or where ever......and tape it on the rim if you like how the pin stripe is...leave it on or get a real pin stripe on the rims

07-29-2009, 08:04 PM	#29 (permalink)
Shift Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glen Rock,PA Age: 58 Posts: 220 Drives: (370-Z MT Blue 7A) Rep Power: 16	I feel your Pain....... __________________ 2009 Mt Blue 7AT * GTSpec 4 point brace * Berk HFC * Stillen GEN III * Berk CBE * Forgestar F-14 * NISMO S Tuned Spoiler

07-29-2009, 09:01 PM	#30 (permalink)
Mike@Blackline Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 390 Drives: Z Rep Power: 296	i say no stripe but if you're going to def color match it