Thinking About Stripes-HELP!
Racer
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From: Jackson Mississippi
i'd vote no stripe - car looks great (also have TR in a coupe). But if you do go for it, it'll be tough to coordinate stripe color with the tan interior. I'd suggest a gold tone to match the oak, or a different shade of red to provide a more subtle contrast. 
Safety Car
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From: Rockville Centre NY
Originally Posted by bob guzzy
If the car looked good with stripes, GM would have put them on
Last edited by C7GrandSport; Aug 10, 2006 at 10:38 PM.
Safety Car
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From: Rockville Centre NY
Originally Posted by BAMA RED 03
Thanks guys for all the comments. There will be NO stripes on "RED."
Slik
Slik
Le Mans Master
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From: East Peoria Illinois
Originally Posted by c5grandsport
It's a shame you're following the herd. It's your car, do what makes you happy!
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Race Director
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From: Hoover Alabama
Originally Posted by c5grandsport
It's a shame you're following the herd. It's your car, do what makes you happy!
Slik
Former Vendor
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From: DFW, TX www.vettestripes.com
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08
Originally Posted by BAMA RED 03
Yes I know! If it were not for the oak interior I would stripe it in a minute. The interior is just throwing me off. I like for everything to flow! I can't think of a stripe that will flow with the oak.
Slik
Slik
As I told you, do CE with center oak and outer black.
I will back you up. Put them on and if you don't like it, 50% refund
I just love to see people stripe their cars
-Mike
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Burning Brakes
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From: Arlington VA
I too like the stripes if done in the right color combo. That black and red CE combo on the pewter looks killer. Question for Mike if he is checking in. Are the CE stipes one piece for the hood, roof, and trunk or do you have to install them in two section, one for the left side and one for the right? Is there any prep before applying the stripes like washing you car with Dawn to remove wax or wiping the car down with a solvent to remove wax? Can reguar car wax be applied over these stripes when detailing your car? Any issues with wax buildup around the edges or discoloration on the stripes because of waxing? I use Zaino. Just curious. I have a TR coupe with black interior and love the CE stripe in silver with black outter.