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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 10:22 AM
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I would like to put some GS stripes on my car. I want to do a custom color. Does anyone know what the dimensions are for these as far as width and spacing goes or does it matter? thanks. Oh and if you have some pics please post 'em. thanks
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 10:24 AM
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Why would the size matter, they are just strips-make them anything you want.
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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Not sure on the width, however Vette Stripes has some nice pics on their website that might help you with ideas.

You could also stop in your local Chevy dealership and sneak a measurement off of a Grand Sport!
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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I just went to a graphic store and pretty much guessed.
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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Off-track a little: Jrose, I love that color combo!
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 11:10 AM
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got mine from vette stripes. they have thousands of colors.


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Off-track a little: Jrose, I love that color combo!
Thanks!
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 01:42 PM
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I ordered a set of the two tone stripes from Vette Stripes and I have not put them on yet, but the first stripe is 3" and the second one is 4" plus they each have the second color board stripe that is 1/4". Hope this helps.
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When I had GS stripes on my '00, I had a detailing shop cut some commercial grade vinyl stripes for me - they were 3" wide and I spaced them 3/4" apart I think. I think I have the exact spacing at home if you are interested. If so, PM me and I'll get that info to you.
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just go to vettestripes.com. they have the correct spacing. (i think its 1 5/8ths or something like that)
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Thanks guys, yea I guess it probably doesn't really matter, I'm gonna be a poser either way but just wanted to keep it as true as I could.
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Custom Stripes done by a local graphics shop using Avery Supercast vinyl.

The leading stripe is 4-1/2" wide and the trailing stripe is 5-1/2". Space between is 1-1/2".

Size and placement was determined by scaling photo of a 2010 Grand Sport off the web.


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Heres mine, my red stripes are 3 inch with a 1 inch space between the strips. Then I have a white pinstripe on each side of the red stripes.

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Went to a local sign shop and purchased two 3"x15" strips of "highspeed" vinyl, less than $10.'s. I placed them so they would be above the red calipers, ...
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Heres mine, my red stripes are 3 inch with a 1 inch space between the strips. Then I have a white pinstripe on each side of the red stripes.

By the way, my brother in law made mine. He owns a trophy/graphic shop.
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a bit off topic here but, whats with Dodge and them using the GS stripes now?
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Originally Posted by lil eric
a bit off topic here but, whats with Dodge and them using the GS stripes now?
I've wondered that myself.
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Originally Posted by BarryBum
Heres mine, my red stripes are 3 inch with a 1 inch space between the strips. Then I have a white pinstripe on each side of the red stripes.

Looks great!
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I'd like to find these in a "carbon-fiber" tape....
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Originally Posted by KGVette
Thanks guys, yea I guess it probably doesn't really matter, I'm gonna be a poser either way but just wanted to keep it as true as I could.
You are not being a poser as there weren't any C5 GS's made. What you're doing is honoring Corvette Racing Lore that's all.
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