Racing stripes?

Darkstar87695 · 12-10-2009, 03:16 PM

Has any1 thought about putting racing stripes on their 370z? If i was going to do it i would do them in a flat black overlay on my black car. What do uyou guys think? and if you have any pics feel free to post them!

SOLISIMO · 12-10-2009, 03:21 PM

Leave racing stripes to mustangs and challengers

vipor · 12-10-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SOLISIMO

Leave racing stripes to mustangs and challengers

G37Sam · 12-10-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkstar87695

Has any1 thought about putting racing stripes on their 370z? If i was going to do it i would do them in a flat black overlay on my black car. What do uyou guys think? and if you have any pics feel free to post them!

Flat black over black? what's the point then if you can only see them from certain angles? Not worth the hassle IMO

spearfish25 · 12-10-2009, 04:46 PM

I might consider something unconventional like a pair of strips off the midline like the Rossiion Q1 in the latest R&T. However, stripes lend themselves best to wide, low sports cars or muscle cars.

KillerBee370 · 12-10-2009, 05:05 PM

Meh

batman_4 · 12-10-2009, 05:14 PM

kenchan · 12-10-2009, 06:06 PM

get a MINI

Horseface · 12-10-2009, 06:08 PM

I think stripes are best left to square bricky looking cars as it adds a little interest by breaking the flat surface up a little. The well-considered lines of the Z would be compromised with such an addition.

austex · 12-10-2009, 07:14 PM

I saw a cayman the other day that was black with flat black stripes. They weren't centered but were off to the driver's side and ran along the bumper, up the hood, on the top and then down the rear end. looked pretty sharp. Had some of the OZ ultraleggaras in black.

NYBladeZ · 12-10-2009, 07:27 PM

lamborghini balboni has racing stripes so it's not exclusive to domestic cars

oo7mech · 12-12-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SOLISIMO

Leave racing stripes to mustangs and challengers

I disagree.

I had the same idea. I was actually going to buy a used 370z to get cheaper payments. It was that Bright Blue color which i didnt like. But I asked the dealer, if you put a racing strip on it, i would buy it. They said they would! [still didn't buy it, bought new one instead]

I think if you didn't do the FAT Center strip then you would avoid being the muscle car-ish type. Maybe 2 thin strips that curve with the hood and roof contours?

Maybe someone could get a good pic of a Black or Blue Z from the front or back, then photoshop the thin strips on there? Worth seening anyway before we dog it.

j.arnaldo · 12-12-2009, 10:11 AM

In general, racing stripes look good in very few cars. I can't envision a beauty such as a Z with those. Just my opinion, dude.

FuszNissan · 12-12-2009, 10:18 AM

I think maybe if they were offset to the side and not down the middle , it may look good.

cow · 12-12-2009, 10:19 AM

Do it. I think it would look great.

I have Grand Sport stripes on my 350Z-- it's different & I like it.

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12-10-2009, 04:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I might consider something unconventional like a pair of strips off the midline like the Rossiion Q1 in the latest R&T. However, stripes lend themselves best to wide, low sports cars or muscle cars. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 367	__________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

12-10-2009, 07:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	lamborghini balboni has racing stripes so it's not exclusive to domestic cars __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

12-12-2009, 10:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	I think maybe if they were offset to the side and not down the middle , it may look good. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

12-10-2009, 05:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	Meh

12-10-2009, 06:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	get a MINI

12-10-2009, 06:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Horseface Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles. Posts: 253 Drives: 2010 370 Tr/Sprt/Nv Rep Power: 15	I think stripes are best left to square bricky looking cars as it adds a little interest by breaking the flat surface up a little. The well-considered lines of the Z would be compromised with such an addition.

12-10-2009, 07:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
austex Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: texas Posts: 126 Drives: 14 370z 6spd Rep Power: 15	I saw a cayman the other day that was black with flat black stripes. They weren't centered but were off to the driver's side and ran along the bumper, up the hood, on the top and then down the rear end. looked pretty sharp. Had some of the OZ ultraleggaras in black.

12-12-2009, 10:11 AM	#13 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	In general, racing stripes look good in very few cars. I can't envision a beauty such as a Z with those. Just my opinion, dude.

12-12-2009, 10:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
cow Lounge Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,441 Drives: Toyota Avalon Rep Power: 267	Do it. I think it would look great. I have Grand Sport stripes on my 350Z-- it's different & I like it.

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