Racing stripe opinions? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BMHumanic · 04-27-2013, 09:31 PM

Simple post, looking for honest opinions. It's plasti-dipped, if I keep it Ill vinyl it. Yes or no, or what you think could be done differently to improve it. I was personally thinking of adding another stripe of the same width on the passanger side of this current one. I like the off-centered look. And if you're asking why I felt I had to do something to bring more black up higher after doing the lip kit black, without doing what everyone else does by vinyl wrapping/dipping the roof.

Laika · 04-27-2013, 09:38 PM

For just being a simple black stripe, it's kind of loud and a bit obnoxious. Pictures only tell so much but....

I like it. Compliments the lip kit and wheels very well.

Cade01 · 04-27-2013, 09:45 PM

I want to like it but it looks too small, maybe a smaller one to the outboard side to take up a bit of space, or maybe just a wider stripe. Still offset though.

BMHumanic · 04-27-2013, 10:03 PM

Ooo I like the idea of the one smaller offset one, may just try that. As I said I felt I had to do something to bring the black higher up onto the car rather than just the lip. I agree, it is a tad bit obnoxious.

RZ86 · 04-27-2013, 10:04 PM

Completely off topic, but what are those wheels? TE37s or Grids? Sizing?

Juvenile · 04-27-2013, 10:49 PM

killerkid08 · 04-27-2013, 10:53 PM

add a thicker stripe or a smaller accemt stripe that runs parallel to it. one easy way to see how the car will look is to pull it up in forza.

Juvenile · 04-27-2013, 10:58 PM

I think it looks cheap & nasty.. I'd go with no stripe but a black roof for your car

DBacon1052 · 04-27-2013, 11:18 PM

Honestly, I think it would look better if you just did two stripes or w/o stripes. Your car is still very unique looking though and I applaud that.

What did you use to plug up the antenna?

FnFast · 04-28-2013, 09:55 AM

that what I would do. I did something along those stripes in Forza Horizon and it looks sick.

oops86 · 04-28-2013, 11:34 AM

I dunno. On the one hand, I love racing stripes. On the other hand, I feel like it conflicts with the flow of the car.

AR35 · 04-28-2013, 12:12 PM

I like it. Ive never been a fan of racing stripes but this is nice. I sets your car apart from the others

russv · 04-28-2013, 12:15 PM

Somehow a racing stripe just doesn't go with this car.

SkAsphalt · 04-28-2013, 01:31 PM

I just think it needs to be pushed over to the side more, cut "through" the headlight.

04-27-2013, 09:31 PM	#1
BMHumanic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 Whiteout 6MT FR-S Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 120 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Racing stripe opinions? Simple post, looking for honest opinions. It's plasti-dipped, if I keep it Ill vinyl it. Yes or no, or what you think could be done differently to improve it. I was personally thinking of adding another stripe of the same width on the passanger side of this current one. I like the off-centered look. And if you're asking why I felt I had to do something to bring more black up higher after doing the lip kit black, without doing what everyone else does by vinyl wrapping/dipping the roof. Attached Images

04-27-2013, 09:38 PM	#2
Laika When In Doubt... Join Date: May 2011 Drives: Slowww Location: PA215 Posts: 1,844 Thanks: 1,023 Thanked 752 Times in 412 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For just being a simple black stripe, it's kind of loud and a bit obnoxious. Pictures only tell so much but.... I like it. Compliments the lip kit and wheels very well. __________________ Join the Galaxy Blue Silica BRZ registry below: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...2c&usp=sharing

04-27-2013, 10:04 PM	#5
RZ86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2012 Toyota GT 86 Manual Location: Melbourne, Australia. Posts: 193 Thanks: 37 Thanked 77 Times in 44 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Completely off topic, but what are those wheels? TE37s or Grids? Sizing? __________________ Current: '12 Toyota GT 86 Pearl White Manual Previous: '96 Toyota Supra SZ-R

04-28-2013, 09:55 AM	#10
FnFast Doctor Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Fast Location: Philadelphia Posts: 496 Thanks: 410 Thanked 203 Times in 126 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	that what I would do. I did something along those stripes in Forza Horizon and it looks sick. __________________ Jeremy Clarkson "If you go though the Pearly Gates, backwards, in a fireball, that's a cool way to die!" 2013 White Pearl BRZ Limited 6MT - 15% Tint, Debadged, HIDPowerhouse LED Interiors and Dome

04-28-2013, 11:34 AM	#11
oops86 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Ohio Posts: 65 Thanks: 45 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I dunno. On the one hand, I love racing stripes. On the other hand, I feel like it conflicts with the flow of the car. __________________ "If you'd been paying even the slightest bit of attention you'd realize by now that I have no idea what I'm doing."

04-27-2013, 09:45 PM	#3
Cade01 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: '13 White FR-S, 09 Triumph St.3 R Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 812 Thanks: 30 Thanked 135 Times in 106 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I want to like it but it looks too small, maybe a smaller one to the outboard side to take up a bit of space, or maybe just a wider stripe. Still offset though.

04-27-2013, 10:03 PM	#4
BMHumanic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 Whiteout 6MT FR-S Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 120 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ooo I like the idea of the one smaller offset one, may just try that. As I said I felt I had to do something to bring the black higher up onto the car rather than just the lip. I agree, it is a tad bit obnoxious.

04-27-2013, 10:49 PM	#6
Juvenile Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 86 GTS Location: Sydney AUS Posts: 853 Thanks: 1,111 Thanked 1,430 Times in 417 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)

04-27-2013, 10:53 PM	#7
killerkid08 Cool Stuff Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Cool Car Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 486 Thanks: 57 Thanked 100 Times in 78 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	add a thicker stripe or a smaller accemt stripe that runs parallel to it. one easy way to see how the car will look is to pull it up in forza.

04-27-2013, 10:58 PM	#8
Juvenile Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 86 GTS Location: Sydney AUS Posts: 853 Thanks: 1,111 Thanked 1,430 Times in 417 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think it looks cheap & nasty.. I'd go with no stripe but a black roof for your car

04-28-2013, 12:12 PM	#12
AR35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: none Location: Savannah,GA Posts: 113 Thanks: 19 Thanked 21 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like it. Ive never been a fan of racing stripes but this is nice. I sets your car apart from the others

04-28-2013, 12:15 PM	#13
russv First 86 Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Argento Automatic Location: Northern California Posts: 1,127 Thanks: 1,069 Thanked 544 Times in 232 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Somehow a racing stripe just doesn't go with this car. __________________ Life is short...NO BORING CARS

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