Racing stripes on RX-8?
09-18-2009, 07:05 PM
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Racing stripes on RX-8?
What do you guys think about putting some black racing stripes on a silver RX-8 along with the black front mask and maybe some black rims later on?
I'm kinda skeptical about the racing stripes, but I think the front mask coupled with some black rims would look real good. What's your opinion?
I'm kinda skeptical about the racing stripes, but I think the front mask coupled with some black rims would look real good. What's your opinion?
09-20-2009, 09:42 AM
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You can also try sticky shelf liner. Cut it into strips and see how that looks on the car. It's a easy way to temporarily see how vinyl or paint graphics will look on the car.
Also try the stripes offset to the left or right side rather than just straight up the center.
Also try the stripes offset to the left or right side rather than just straight up the center.
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You can also try sticky shelf liner. Cut it into strips and see how that looks on the car. It's a easy way to temporarily see how vinyl or paint graphics will look on the car.
Also try the stripes offset to the left or right side rather than just straight up the center.
Also try the stripes offset to the left or right side rather than just straight up the center.
09-23-2009, 05:44 PM
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09-23-2009, 05:54 PM
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[/QUOTE]i like the side stripes to be lower by the door crease. in this example, i think the side stripes may sit a bit high...
i have pinstripes on my car. size, style and location commonly practiced on late 80s
early 90s sports cars. i used the upper door crease following the door handle as my guide line... purposely using the cars natural lines. look closely in my sig
i have to agree on part to others in this. personally a huge line down the center of the car will just throw off the rotary accent thats on the hood. it may look good on a rather flat oval car such as shelby cobra maybe even a miata... but not here. thats my reason, sorry.
try stripes on the side, serioiusly...
cheers
09-24-2009, 08:36 AM
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RioXavier, just because that guy screwed up his RX8 doesn't mean you will.
I like the idea of black stripe/stripes on silver with black rims... sounds awesome.
I'm personally not a fan of the classic 2 racing stripes down the middle...
There are a million different types of stripes to get - do something different from the rest.
I like the idea of black stripe/stripes on silver with black rims... sounds awesome.
I'm personally not a fan of the classic 2 racing stripes down the middle...
There are a million different types of stripes to get - do something different from the rest.
