To Stripe or Not To Stripe... - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ShaneLindley · 10-09-2015, 12:50 PM

Looking for opinions....

Picked up my '15 a few weeks ago. The dealer had rally stripes put on. It was the only blue they had and he didn't charge me for them, so I was cool with it. They are vinyl stripes so I'm either going to take them off soon or have them painted on if I decide I like them.

I'm a fan of rally stripes on muscle cars. Just haven't made my mind up about having them on the BRZ.

Yay or nay?

raven1231 · 10-09-2015, 12:53 PM

Blue is about the only color I like them on. Looks like a mini viper.

STV3 · 10-09-2015, 12:54 PM

I think it looks ok.... but it's not the type of thing I would do to an 86. Kinda makes it look a little like a Ford GT wannabe.

But what really matters is if you deep down inside really like it.

HATED1 · 10-09-2015, 12:54 PM

It looks like a Dodge Viper if you squint

If you like it then stay with it! Personally, I would probably go without it.

go_a_way1 · 10-09-2015, 01:21 PM

Unless you make like 400+ HP and can keep up for a ford GT/Viper then no strip IMO haha!

MisterSheep · 10-09-2015, 01:26 PM

The stripe doesnt bug me at all. Have you seen the stripes subarus put on their new red special edition sti? I think it kinda looks the same to me. Personally its up to you and if you're looking for approval i give you a

WhiteFRS69 · 10-09-2015, 01:26 PM

is the car brand new?

how long have they been on there?? id be afraid if the car is used or they have been on there for some time.. there could be a chance the paint might not match underneath it

ShaneLindley · 10-09-2015, 02:36 PM

Thanks guys. Keep it coming! I know it's my choice but I like it and don't think I should on a sub-horsepower car.

Yes, brand new. 1k on the clock now and it was in the showroom since the stripes were applied so no chance of sun fade so far. And I can't stand decals on paint!

Tcoat · 10-09-2015, 02:44 PM

I like it! There have been many "low powered" sports cars with stripes over the decades. Do agree with Raven though that they only seem to work on the blue.

WhiteFRS69 · 10-09-2015, 02:57 PM

i personally like it!

maybe some white or black wheels would add to the touch

jeffchap · 10-09-2015, 03:17 PM

I like it. Been thinking about putting red stripes on my raven.

Dadhawk · 10-09-2015, 03:20 PM

I like it, and have actually thought about doing something similar myself (probably black on the Firestorm though). Just haven't gotten around to doing the temporary trial fit. I think white would look good on the Hot Lava as well, sorta a '69 Camaro look.

I also like these that are/were available in Europe. Looks good in Firestorm and Lava. Don't care for the side stripes though, just the top stripes.

Kimsey47 · 10-09-2015, 03:27 PM

I vote against the stripes.

shiumai · 10-09-2015, 04:07 PM

i think they look good. unless you're trying to do an STi clone or something, i'd keep them. makes the car stand out from the rest (in a good way IMHO).

10-09-2015, 12:50 PM	#1
ShaneLindley Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: 2015 Blue Pearl Location: Florida Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	To Stripe or Not To Stripe... Looking for opinions.... Picked up my '15 a few weeks ago. The dealer had rally stripes put on. It was the only blue they had and he didn't charge me for them, so I was cool with it. They are vinyl stripes so I'm either going to take them off soon or have them painted on if I decide I like them. I'm a fan of rally stripes on muscle cars. Just haven't made my mind up about having them on the BRZ. Yay or nay? Attached Images

10-09-2015, 12:53 PM	#2
raven1231 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S, 2016 DGM WRX Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 4,580 Thanks: 8,264 Thanked 3,118 Times in 1,667 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Blue is about the only color I like them on. Looks like a mini viper. __________________ http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59870

10-09-2015, 02:44 PM	#9
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,841 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,295 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2499 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	I like it! There have been many "low powered" sports cars with stripes over the decades. Do agree with Raven though that they only seem to work on the blue. __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

10-09-2015, 03:20 PM	#12
Dadhawk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S (#3 of 1st 86) Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 20,103 Thanks: 39,657 Thanked 25,434 Times in 11,599 Posts Mentioned: 187 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	I like it, and have actually thought about doing something similar myself (probably black on the Firestorm though). Just haven't gotten around to doing the temporary trial fit. I think white would look good on the Hot Lava as well, sorta a '69 Camaro look. I also like these that are/were available in Europe. Looks good in Firestorm and Lava. Don't care for the side stripes though, just the top stripes. __________________ Olivia 05/03/2012 - 01/06/2024. 231,146 glorious miles. Visit my Owner's Journal where I wax philosophic on all things FR-S Post your 86 or see others in front of a(n) (in)famous landmark. What fits in your 86? Show us the "Junk In Your Trunk".

10-09-2015, 03:27 PM	#13
Kimsey47 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2016 STI DGM Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,875 Thanks: 1,189 Thanked 1,460 Times in 662 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I vote against the stripes. __________________ Subaru STI :

10-09-2015, 12:54 PM	#3
STV3 Señor Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Rockland County NY Posts: 1,607 Thanks: 1,103 Thanked 1,322 Times in 645 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	I think it looks ok.... but it's not the type of thing I would do to an 86. Kinda makes it look a little like a Ford GT wannabe. But what really matters is if you deep down inside really like it.

10-09-2015, 01:21 PM	#5
go_a_way1 Not Bаnned Anymore Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: Heavily Modified FRS Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 9,827 Thanks: 14,918 Thanked 8,275 Times in 4,797 Posts Mentioned: 355 Post(s) Tagged: 374 Thread(s)	Unless you make like 400+ HP and can keep up for a ford GT/Viper then no strip IMO haha!

10-09-2015, 01:26 PM	#7
WhiteFRS69 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FRS Location: NNJ Posts: 2,289 Thanks: 1,808 Thanked 1,432 Times in 756 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	is the car brand new? how long have they been on there?? id be afraid if the car is used or they have been on there for some time.. there could be a chance the paint might not match underneath it

10-09-2015, 02:36 PM	#8
ShaneLindley Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: 2015 Blue Pearl Location: Florida Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks guys. Keep it coming! I know it's my choice but I like it and don't think I should on a sub-horsepower car. Yes, brand new. 1k on the clock now and it was in the showroom since the stripes were applied so no chance of sun fade so far. And I can't stand decals on paint!

10-09-2015, 02:57 PM	#10
WhiteFRS69 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FRS Location: NNJ Posts: 2,289 Thanks: 1,808 Thanked 1,432 Times in 756 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	i personally like it! maybe some white or black wheels would add to the touch

10-09-2015, 04:07 PM	#14
shiumai Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ, 2020 C8 Corvette Location: USofA! Posts: 1,763 Thanks: 963 Thanked 1,896 Times in 789 Posts Mentioned: 41 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	i think they look good. unless you're trying to do an STi clone or something, i'd keep them. makes the car stand out from the rest (in a good way IMHO). __________________ My DGM BRZ vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OL9OhxexAA My car journal thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43402

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