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Should I Add LeMans Stripes

Old Feb 27, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Should I Add LeMans Stripes

Initially when I started this project I had intended to add the LeMans stripes, but then once I started seeing every car with the stripes I decided not to add them just so I'd be different. Hoever, now that the basic look of the car has been done for almost two years and I'm starting to think about adding the stripes again. So I thougth I'd ask for your feedback to see what your opinions are. The attached pictures are from a photo shoot in June 2006 and are prior to my adding the retro mirrors and suspension package.

Of course it should go without saying, please offer your feedback in a courteous manner and don't flame me for building what the factory won't (i.e. a GT-350). Thanks.
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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Personally, I like it the way it is!! Agent47 mirrors?
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by hiznherponies
Personally, I like it the way it is!! Agent47 mirrors?
Thanks for your input and yes the new mirrors are from Agent 47. They are awesome.
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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What rear spoiler is that? And in the last pic, are you autocrossing?
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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I'm a stripe guy....but I say keep it the way it is..Its slick.
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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its classy looking right now i'd leave it..... what side scoops are on it?
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by hiznherponies
Agent47 mirrors?
Originally Posted by hiznherponies
What rear spoiler is that?
Originally Posted by polodinks
what side scoops are on it?
No offense guys, but read his sig, its all there.
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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Oops!! Guilty!!
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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I'm not so sure they would look that good with your chin spoiler.
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by hiznherponies
What rear spoiler is that? And in the last pic, are you autocrossing?
He is correct, all the parts used on the car should be in my signature. By the way, yes that last photo from from the autocross event at the Sturgis Mustang Rally last year. That was a lot of fun!
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 03:56 PM
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First let me say your car looks great. My opinion is to leave it. With what you've got the stripes might put it over the top a little visually. I don't think it would look bad though.
I'm kinda in the same place right now. My stripes were damaged and had to come off. Now I look at my car clean and think it might stay that way. Still haven't made up my mind. Anyway, go with your heart, but I think it looks great now.
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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I like your car as it is. Put the money towards a short anntena!

Originally Posted by crucut
First let me say your car looks great. My opinion is to leave it. With what you've got the stripes might put it over the top a little visually. I don't think it would look bad though.
I'm kinda in the same place right now. My stripes were damaged and had to come off. Now I look at my car clean and think it might stay that way. Still haven't made up my mind. Anyway, go with your heart, but I think it looks great now.
How long were your stripes on? Any ghosting noticeable? I'm thinking to remove my stripes somewhere along the line when I get sick of them.
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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+1 Looks great AS IS!
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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Well, I've posted this question on two different boards (here adn the Team Shelby sight) and so far I have two votes for striping it and about a dozen for leaving it alone. It looks like the 'nay' votes have a substantial lead but I'll leave this poll up for a week just to make sure I have given everybody an opportunity to voice an opinion.
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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Another vote for leave it be. Looks great as-is
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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Do more by doing less, keep that beauty as is!
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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no, it looks great the way it is.
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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I am a fan of stripes, however, you do not require them. LOOKS GREAT!
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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Your car looks great as is. And you're right: there's too many stripes out there already.
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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+1. Leave it as is! Don't clutter it up. That car is sharp the way it is.
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