| buzz367 | 08-23-2006 01:07 AM |
sick racing stripe?
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i've never really been a fan of big flashy racing stripes on mustangs and what not. but, i have loved the euro style ones that are one one side of the car. heres a paint i made of something i was thinking about. my cars aspen white so it would kinda look like that from an arial view.
[IMG]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/buzz1256/racingstripe.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/buzz1256/racingstripe.jpg[/IMG]
| Subie Gal | 08-23-2006 01:30 AM |
it's your car... do what you want...
but um... not a fan of teh racing stripedness....
Jamie [url=http://www.subiegal.com/][img]http://www.subiegal.com/subiegal-smilie.png[/img][/url]
but um... not a fan of teh racing stripedness....
Jamie [url=http://www.subiegal.com/][img]http://www.subiegal.com/subiegal-smilie.png[/img][/url]
| stentorian | 08-23-2006 02:05 PM |
PS it onto a pic of your car and see, w/ that color scheme, I am 50-50 picturing it in my head.
-Joe
-Joe
| RP31 | 08-23-2006 02:08 PM |
Nope. Saw one just like that on a new GTI. It even had teh ghey on that car. It'd be much worse on an Impreza, IMO.
| subieworx | 08-23-2006 02:27 PM |
Yes sick...as in makes me want to vomit. But you pay for the car, so you get to make the decisions.
| FromageTheDog | 08-23-2006 02:35 PM |
IMNSHO, racing stripes only work on two genres of cars:
1.) Old british roadsters (AC Cobra, anyone?)
2.) American muscle (One word: Viper. And no, the new GTO doesn't count)
But hey, whatever floats your boat.
1.) Old british roadsters (AC Cobra, anyone?)
2.) American muscle (One word: Viper. And no, the new GTO doesn't count)
But hey, whatever floats your boat.
| DanDiggler | 08-23-2006 02:45 PM |
IDK, I think it could look good if you go for the old school rally look. Add a lightbar, some mud flaps, and a round number plate in the middle of the stripe (coming down the bonnet) and I think you're on to something.
| STiShawn | 08-23-2006 03:26 PM |
to close to Herbie stripes..
| viking pete | 08-23-2006 05:07 PM |
[URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/258/stripedje8.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
Did a quick photoshop and wow, I expected this to come out looking like ****, but not that bade dude, looks worth doing if you think you're man enough for stripes. :lol:
Did a quick photoshop and wow, I expected this to come out looking like ****, but not that bade dude, looks worth doing if you think you're man enough for stripes. :lol:
| RexisMe | 08-23-2006 05:20 PM |
Im not gonna lie, i absolutely hate racing stripes... and that actually looks kind of decent ps'd on that car.
| JBravo920 | 08-23-2006 05:56 PM |
[QUOTE=STiShawn]to close to Herbie stripes..[/QUOTE]
I thought the exact same thing, its cool yall, its Herbie the Love Impreza!!!
I thought the exact same thing, its cool yall, its Herbie the Love Impreza!!!
| FromageTheDog | 08-23-2006 06:10 PM |
[QUOTE=JBravo920]I thought the exact same thing, its cool yall, its Herbie the Love Impreza!!![/QUOTE]
Well, our Scoobie's sure have character -- and I do like the photoshop! Not bad at all. A little too "look at me!" for me, but I wouldn't knock you for sporting it.
Well, our Scoobie's sure have character -- and I do like the photoshop! Not bad at all. A little too "look at me!" for me, but I wouldn't knock you for sporting it.
| 1SIKWRX4U2NV | 08-23-2006 06:18 PM |
it might even be cool to incorporate the STi logo into the stripe going up the hood...maybe like and outline of it hidden inside the pink stripe itself.
| Jag32 | 08-23-2006 08:42 PM |
[QUOTE=viking pete][URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/258/stripedje8.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
Did a quick photoshop and wow, I expected this to come out looking like ****, but not that bade dude, looks worth doing if you think you're man enough for stripes. :lol:[/QUOTE]
yuck!
Did a quick photoshop and wow, I expected this to come out looking like ****, but not that bade dude, looks worth doing if you think you're man enough for stripes. :lol:[/QUOTE]
yuck!
| arod87 | 08-23-2006 09:08 PM |
*runs to bathroom and throws up* lol
| DanDiggler | 08-23-2006 09:19 PM |
[QUOTE=viking pete][URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/258/stripedje8.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
Did a quick photoshop and wow, I expected this to come out looking like ****, but not that bade dude, looks worth doing if you think you're man enough for stripes. :lol:[/QUOTE]
Nice!! Now just throw these on the front: [IMG]http://rallyinnovations.com/product/lightbar/gdb/Rally_Innovations_Kit_1.JPG[/IMG]
Did a quick photoshop and wow, I expected this to come out looking like ****, but not that bade dude, looks worth doing if you think you're man enough for stripes. :lol:[/QUOTE]
Nice!! Now just throw these on the front: [IMG]http://rallyinnovations.com/product/lightbar/gdb/Rally_Innovations_Kit_1.JPG[/IMG]
| skate enjoi | 08-23-2006 09:22 PM |
the first picture of just the stripe was horrible, but after it was photochopped on the car i think it looks great, would look even better with some black wheels
| viking pete | 08-23-2006 09:43 PM |
[QUOTE=DanDiggler]Nice!! Now just throw these on the front: [/IMG][/QUOTE]
I tried it..... it wasn't pretty..
I tried it..... it wasn't pretty..
| living4surf | 08-24-2006 11:38 AM |
i wouldnt do it but it doesnt look to bad on the white car
| buzz367 | 08-25-2006 01:15 AM |
[QUOTE=viking pete][URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/258/stripedje8.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
Did a quick photoshop and wow, I expected this to come out looking like ****, but not that bade dude, looks worth doing if you think you're man enough for stripes. :lol:[/QUOTE]
i think that looks waay sick! i totally understand where all you puking guys are coming from though. if i was to get it, it would only be temporary.
Did a quick photoshop and wow, I expected this to come out looking like ****, but not that bade dude, looks worth doing if you think you're man enough for stripes. :lol:[/QUOTE]
i think that looks waay sick! i totally understand where all you puking guys are coming from though. if i was to get it, it would only be temporary.
| limestoner | 08-25-2006 01:20 AM |
photoshop it with symmetrical stripes and see what it looks like..i kinda like it either way.
| ScoobyBlack | 08-25-2006 05:30 AM |
Personally I'm not a fan of those non-symetrical stripes, however, I'll admit that that setup is pretty clean. You might be able to pull it off with the scoopless hood. Would you vinyl these or actually get them painted?
| allroy81 | 08-25-2006 09:21 AM |
i once saw a used sti for sale from some dealer, online, and it had 2 racing stripes on it. they were like muscle car stripes. being a previous owner of a 69 camaro i have to admit i liked it, everyone has there own tastes.
| jimtweet | 08-25-2006 09:44 AM |
[QUOTE=viking pete][URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/258/stripedje8.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
Did a quick photoshop and wow, I expected this to come out looking like ****, but not that bade dude, looks worth doing if you think you're man enough for stripes. :lol:[/QUOTE]
why did we use my car? i had nothing to do with this :furious: :furious: on kidding, it looks horrible tho, please dont do this to your car
Did a quick photoshop and wow, I expected this to come out looking like ****, but not that bade dude, looks worth doing if you think you're man enough for stripes. :lol:[/QUOTE]
why did we use my car? i had nothing to do with this :furious: :furious: on kidding, it looks horrible tho, please dont do this to your car
| darroj | 08-25-2006 10:23 AM |
[QUOTE=allroy81]i once saw a used sti for sale from some dealer, online, and it had 2 racing stripes on it. they were like muscle car stripes. being a previous owner of a 69 camaro i have to admit i liked it, everyone has there own tastes.[/QUOTE]
I like the two, same color, racing stripes down the center, even on the wrx/sti. not a huge fan of the two colored off centered stripes (on anything) but its not bad looking in that PS. Basically, I agree with allroy81. If you like it and don't care about what others are going to say, go for it. Just don't forget: Everyone's a critic.
I like the two, same color, racing stripes down the center, even on the wrx/sti. not a huge fan of the two colored off centered stripes (on anything) but its not bad looking in that PS. Basically, I agree with allroy81. If you like it and don't care about what others are going to say, go for it. Just don't forget: Everyone's a critic.
| rs2.5-3.0 | 08-25-2006 10:44 AM |
[QUOTE=viking pete][url="http://imageshack.us/"][img]http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/258/stripedje8.jpg[/img][/url]
Did a quick photoshop and wow, I expected this to come out looking like ****, but not that bade dude, looks worth doing if you think you're man enough for stripes. :lol:[/QUOTE]
What would really make it look cute is to have a bow/ ribbon on the bonnet! ([size=1]no I'm not serious...:rolleyes:[/size] )
All joking aside, to each their own with "teh" stripers. I think not having a hood scoop helps the look, otherwise it would be too over the top with one. I recommend that same pattern only on the passenger's side with the thinner strip on the outer edge. To finish the look, it would have to go all the way to the back of the car, over a "WRX" spoiler, and end where the edge of the trunk meets the top of the rear bumper cover. I would not suggest having the rear bumper "striped." But that's my opinion. If you wanted to go all out, have one side of your car's wheels painted to match the stripe closest to that side and have the other [side] done in a similar fashion.:lol: :rolleyes:
Good luck with our decision. If you decide to go through with any part of this, post pics, of course.
< Brian
edit: flamed by a [B][SIZE="5"]n[/SIZE][/B]:eek: :eek: [SIZE="5"][B]B[/B][/SIZE]! If you want the "STi" trunk on your WRX, that's your preference. If this guy wants racing stripes and fuzzy dice, that is totally up to him.
Did a quick photoshop and wow, I expected this to come out looking like ****, but not that bade dude, looks worth doing if you think you're man enough for stripes. :lol:[/QUOTE]
What would really make it look cute is to have a bow/ ribbon on the bonnet! ([size=1]no I'm not serious...:rolleyes:[/size] )
All joking aside, to each their own with "teh" stripers. I think not having a hood scoop helps the look, otherwise it would be too over the top with one. I recommend that same pattern only on the passenger's side with the thinner strip on the outer edge. To finish the look, it would have to go all the way to the back of the car, over a "WRX" spoiler, and end where the edge of the trunk meets the top of the rear bumper cover. I would not suggest having the rear bumper "striped." But that's my opinion. If you wanted to go all out, have one side of your car's wheels painted to match the stripe closest to that side and have the other [side] done in a similar fashion.:lol: :rolleyes:
Good luck with our decision. If you decide to go through with any part of this, post pics, of course.
< Brian
edit: flamed by a [B][SIZE="5"]n[/SIZE][/B]:eek: :eek: [SIZE="5"][B]B[/B][/SIZE]! If you want the "STi" trunk on your WRX, that's your preference. If this guy wants racing stripes and fuzzy dice, that is totally up to him.
| darroj | 08-25-2006 10:53 AM |
[QUOTE=rs2.5-3.0] If you wanted to go all out, have one side of your car's wheels painted to match the stripe closest to that side and have the other [side] done in a similar fashion.[/QUOTE]
haha now I think THAT would make me vomit. Picturing it in my head... its not pretty.
haha now I think THAT would make me vomit. Picturing it in my head... its not pretty.
| DanDiggler | 08-25-2006 11:00 AM |
Yeah not a fan of that idea either, although black w/ a red lip would probably look good but only if you did all 4 that way :lol:
| that1dude | 08-25-2006 11:27 AM |
That actually looks pretty cool. The RS hood is the only reason it works; a scoop would be too much goin on for me. Have you seen Duplicolor's new temp paint? [URL=http://www.duplicolor.com/products/carart.html]Car Art[/URL] You could have the look for real cheap and see if you really wanna paint the stripes on for good.
| buzz367 | 08-25-2006 08:15 PM |
ya i have an RS hood so it would definately be a lot cleaner looking. and it would definately be vinyl. i could never do it permanently. the only thing holding me back is my gold wheels. if i was to do this i think it would have to be with black wheels or charcoal grey. with the gold i think it would be way to many things going on. im not a fan of that look. i do need to research where i would have this vinyl cut and made. i have no idea of any places in socal that would do it. if any of you know it would be appreciated.
thanks for the comments, i knew it would be very hot/cold with the opinions.
thanks for the comments, i knew it would be very hot/cold with the opinions.
| viking pete | 08-26-2006 12:39 AM |
Don't forget to post pics whenever you've got the vinyl on.
| veightkiller | 08-26-2006 01:44 AM |
im not diggin' it,spend your money on something else.
| buzz367 | 08-26-2006 12:43 PM |
does anybody know someone i southern california where i could get this kinda thing made?
| buzz367 | 08-26-2006 11:02 PM |
anybody??
| DrD | 08-26-2006 11:04 PM |
[QUOTE=Jag32]yuck![/QUOTE]
that's what I was thinking, too - but hey, it's his car... there's a blue WRX which I have seen driving around town with a big white stripe - just looks odd, imho.
that's what I was thinking, too - but hey, it's his car... there's a blue WRX which I have seen driving around town with a big white stripe - just looks odd, imho.
| DrD | 08-26-2006 11:08 PM |
[QUOTE=viking pete][url="http://imageshack.us/"][img]http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/258/stripedje8.jpg[/img][/url]
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[img]http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMTI5NzY1MTZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx.jpg[/img]
| buzz367 | 08-27-2006 01:42 AM |
^^ ya well, my design is very different, very different.
| DrD | 08-27-2006 11:37 AM |
black vs. blue and a thinner red... just teasing ;)
| XWRATED | 08-27-2006 11:56 AM |
I too considered this. I am not sure how many of you have seen the movie "Mr. and Mrs. Smith". But I thought those racing stripes on those beamers were pretty straight. I have a WRB WRX with Black/polished lip wheels and I think a black stripe like that would accent it nicely. Now, question is, left side or right side.
Scott
Scott
| buzz367 | 08-28-2006 01:54 AM |
[QUOTE=XWRATED;15040274]I too considered this. I am not sure how many of you have seen the movie "Mr. and Mrs. Smith". But I thought those racing stripes on those beamers were pretty straight. I have a WRB WRX with Black/polished lip wheels and I think a black stripe like that would accent it nicely. Now, question is, left side or right side.
Scott[/QUOTE]
that movie is what inspired me to do this racing stripe. i thought those bmw's looked so sick with those stripes. i also think that it should go passenger side, small line towards the inside
Scott[/QUOTE]
that movie is what inspired me to do this racing stripe. i thought those bmw's looked so sick with those stripes. i also think that it should go passenger side, small line towards the inside
| buzz367 | 08-28-2006 01:57 AM |
heres a small pic of those cars
[url]http://www.lantabrand.com/films/images/BMW_02_mr&mrs%20Smith1.jpg[/url]
[url]http://www.lantabrand.com/films/images/BMW_02_mr&mrs%20Smith1.jpg[/url]
| MannyMohawk#5 | 08-28-2006 02:31 AM |
[QUOTE=DanDiggler;14995857]IDK, I think it could look good if you go for the old school rally look. Add a lightbar, some mud flaps, and a round number plate in the middle of the stripe (coming down the [B]hood[/B]) and I think you're on to something.[/QUOTE]
fixed:lol:
fixed:lol:
| viking pete | 08-28-2006 10:11 AM |
Check your regional forum for vinyl shops, it should be no problem to find one in so cal.
Also, I've learned recently that single racing stripes indicate the postition of the driver, but I'm not positive on that; only reason I put it where I did on the photoshop.
Also, I've learned recently that single racing stripes indicate the postition of the driver, but I'm not positive on that; only reason I put it where I did on the photoshop.
| googooboy | 08-28-2006 10:18 AM |
[QUOTE=buzz367;15041120] i also think that it should go passenger side, small line towards the inside[/QUOTE]
if you're gonna do it, i'd do it on the passenger side too. and maybe not all the way down the front bumper but just stop the stripe at the end of the hood? i dunno.
if you're gonna do it, i'd do it on the passenger side too. and maybe not all the way down the front bumper but just stop the stripe at the end of the hood? i dunno.
| XWRATED | 08-28-2006 05:57 PM |
Id say make the stripe all the way through. And I DO like it on the drivers side. Why not take it from the exhaust up. I think that would look smooth.:devil:
| buzz367 | 08-29-2006 01:32 AM |
ok so, i think my final decision is passenger side, going all the way down in the front, then in the back, stopping at the bumper. now to get a vinyl shop and pricing. hmmmm
| buzz367 | 08-30-2006 12:15 AM |
thanks for the comments guys
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