To pinstripe or not to pinstripe

Caravanshaka · 06-08-2009, 12:26 PM

I just ordered a set of 19" Forgestar F14's from DoubleDown and need to decide if pinstripes are in order.

Car is Pearl White, currently completely stock but will likely be lowered after the wheels get here cause I'll get tired of that fender gap.

Wheels are Piano Black (just like DDM's track wheels), and I need to decide if I should add a white pinstripe or not.

Picture of the Car

Picture of the Wheels:

and best pic I could find of the black w/ white pinstripes:

MightyBobo · 06-08-2009, 12:36 PM

I think "brighter" colors, like red, are much more obvious. Not that Im suggesting red or anything, I just think white is too subdued really, for the stripe...

racerxj17 · 06-08-2009, 12:38 PM

i dont think so. i only think a stripe looks OK on a flat black wheel. i am going to be purchasing the gunmetal, def no stripe. i hope you are getting 19x10 and 19x11!!

MightyBobo · 06-08-2009, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racerxj17

i dont think so. i only think a stripe looks OK on a flat black wheel. i am going to be purchasing the gunmetal, def no stripe. i hope you are getting 19x10 and 19x11!!

I think a white stripe on a flat black wheel might look alright.

gatorfast · 06-08-2009, 01:31 PM

I voted no pinstripe. IMO that would ruin a very attractive wheel.

nogoodname · 06-08-2009, 01:45 PM

i think it looks good if it was like an off white....not too bright.

I voted to pin stripe it

GreenJalapeno · 06-08-2009, 01:46 PM

the white looks great. do a white one for a change.. red is way to common

Z_you_Later · 06-08-2009, 03:28 PM

I voted No Pin Stripe ... I think the wheels you picked look clean as is ... Nice choice !!!

nogoodname · 06-08-2009, 04:48 PM

i think a thinner off-white pin-stripe would be awesome,
that pic has a thick bright white pin-stripe, which takes too much attention away from the rim/spoke design.

rreign · 06-08-2009, 05:27 PM

DO IT!! Not my taste but I say do it if that's what YOU like. That's all that really matters

Caravanshaka · 06-08-2009, 10:02 PM

I would have made the decision alone had I been able to choose. I love the way both look, and was just seeing what everyone else thought. KillerBee's yellow Z is the only reason I thought about the pinstripe, I think it looks really aggressive to have that pinstripe there. But at the same time, the plain piano black wheels have a beautiful finish and are just as aggressive looking on the car.

Keep the opinions coming, still on the fence so every little bit helps

CBRich · 06-08-2009, 11:58 PM

The pinstripe does a great job of breaking up the all black between the wheel and tire.

OMGWTFBBQ · 06-09-2009, 11:38 AM

I voted for no pinstripe. It'd look good if the stripe was another color (for example, blue or red or green or whatnot).

Someone also needs tire shine.

(Referring to Forgestar's picture)

CBRich · 06-09-2009, 01:01 PM

Most of the tire shine sprays and wipes will actually brown your tires over time. You're better off just cleaning up the tires with soap, water, and a good brush.

Caravanshaka · 06-09-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

Most of the tire shine sprays and wipes will actually brown your tires over time. You're better off just cleaning up the tires with soap, water, and a good brush.

We drive Z's...none of the tires are going to last long enough to brown

Well, at least not in the back!

I have another positive point for no stripe...If I ever decide to sell the wheels it will be much easier to find a buyer considering they won't have to try and match the white stripe to their car.

View Poll Results: Pinstripe?
Piano Black Forgestar F14's, no pinstripe	66	62.26%
Piano Black Forgestar F14's, White Time-Attack pinstripe	40	37.74%
Voters: 106. You may not vote on this poll

06-08-2009, 12:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 42	To pinstripe or not to pinstripe I just ordered a set of 19" Forgestar F14's from DoubleDown and need to decide if pinstripes are in order. Car is Pearl White, currently completely stock but will likely be lowered after the wheels get here cause I'll get tired of that fender gap. Wheels are Piano Black (just like DDM's track wheels), and I need to decide if I should add a white pinstripe or not. Picture of the Car Picture of the Wheels: and best pic I could find of the black w/ white pinstripes: Last edited by Caravanshaka; 06-08-2009 at 12:56 PM.

06-08-2009, 12:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	I think "brighter" colors, like red, are much more obvious. Not that Im suggesting red or anything, I just think white is too subdued really, for the stripe... __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

06-09-2009, 11:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	I voted for no pinstripe. It'd look good if the stripe was another color (for example, blue or red or green or whatnot). Someone also needs tire shine. (Referring to Forgestar's picture) __________________ Zele Performance \| Varis \| Powerhouse Amuse \| Craftsquare \| Tommy Kaira \| Top Secret \| HKS \| Defi \| Volk Racing \| Cusco \| SPL \| Never ending build thread.. PM me if you have rare JDM parts for sale!

06-08-2009, 12:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
racerxj17 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 555 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	i dont think so. i only think a stripe looks OK on a flat black wheel. i am going to be purchasing the gunmetal, def no stripe. i hope you are getting 19x10 and 19x11!!

06-08-2009, 01:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
gatorfast Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SoFla Posts: 120 Drives: Z4 M Coupe Rep Power: 289	I voted no pinstripe. IMO that would ruin a very attractive wheel.

06-08-2009, 01:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	i think it looks good if it was like an off white....not too bright. I voted to pin stripe it

06-08-2009, 01:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
GreenJalapeno Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: La Canada Flintridge Posts: 355 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 290	the white looks great. do a white one for a change.. red is way to common

06-08-2009, 03:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Z_you_Later Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: L.A. BABY !! 323 area Posts: 183 Drives: 09 370z Mag Blk MT6 Rep Power: 15	I voted No Pin Stripe ... I think the wheels you picked look clean as is ... Nice choice !!!

06-08-2009, 04:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	i think a thinner off-white pin-stripe would be awesome, that pic has a thick bright white pin-stripe, which takes too much attention away from the rim/spoke design.

06-08-2009, 05:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
rreign A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Age: 40 Posts: 2,341 Drives: 03 Evo 8 Rep Power: 709	DO IT!! Not my taste but I say do it if that's what YOU like. That's all that really matters

06-08-2009, 10:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 42	I would have made the decision alone had I been able to choose. I love the way both look, and was just seeing what everyone else thought. KillerBee's yellow Z is the only reason I thought about the pinstripe, I think it looks really aggressive to have that pinstripe there. But at the same time, the plain piano black wheels have a beautiful finish and are just as aggressive looking on the car. Keep the opinions coming, still on the fence so every little bit helps

06-08-2009, 11:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	The pinstripe does a great job of breaking up the all black between the wheel and tire.

06-09-2009, 01:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Most of the tire shine sprays and wipes will actually brown your tires over time. You're better off just cleaning up the tires with soap, water, and a good brush.