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Old 03-15-2016, 03:01 PM
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My car is ALL black including the wheels.

I was thinking of doing the red fender stripes.

Yay, nay?
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Originally Posted by stilov
My car is ALL black including the wheels.

I was thinking of doing the red fender stripes.

Yay, nay?
Go for it,I have a White 04 coupe I did this
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There were black GS stripes on my MY Z when I picked it up at the dealership. The next day they were gone........

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Old 03-15-2016, 03:23 PM
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Old 03-15-2016, 03:29 PM
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Red interior parts, red calipers, sure why not if you like the look. Red would go well.
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I like them!!!
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I had a set of the red hashmarks on my '00. I really liked the look.
Old 03-15-2016, 04:33 PM
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I personally wouldn't do it. Keep it simple. Sometimes less is more.
Old 03-15-2016, 04:42 PM
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Your car, do what you think you will like. You can always remove them if you change your mind.
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Nay vote.
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Wow. I love the look of that blacked out Vette. Mines grey, if I ever paint, I'm going with black. It's such a sexy car
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Originally Posted by stilov
My car is ALL black including the wheels.

I was thinking of doing the red fender stripes.

Yay, nay?
What rims and tires are you running? I really like them
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Why trash it up with that Pep Boys look?
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Originally Posted by eps930
Why trash it up with that Pep Boys look?
I would not put those stripes, the car looks so good, I would hate for you to ruins the aggression of the car
Old 03-15-2016, 06:21 PM
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Not the best picture, but I put GS stripes on mine. I used plasti dip and it turned out really well. I might pull them off to go with the nearly all black look.

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Did mine in white on Torch red but on black I would not do it. Your car looks great without them.

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I saw a black one with dark grey it looked good

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Old 03-16-2016, 04:28 AM
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I don't understand why it's ok to put GS stripes on a non GS car, but not ok to put Z06 badges on a coupe? There never was a C5 Grand Sport, so why mimic something you don't have?

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Old 03-16-2016, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Shakeydeal
I don't understand why it's ok to put GS stripes on a non GS car, but not ok to put Z06 badges on a coupe? There never was a C5 Grand Sport, so why mimic something you don't have?

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Why do people clone Shelby Mustangs, Z/28, COPO, and Yenko Camaros, Novas and Chevelles, LS6 Chevelles, Ford Thunderbolts, Hemi everything's, and on and on? Why do people put stinger hoods on small block C2s? As long as no one try to pass it off and profit on something that isn't genuine, no harm no foul. In the case of clones the advantage is you get to drive and experience something that other wise could not be replaced if destroyed in an accident without the risk. Cosmetic changes such as GS stripes or Z06 badges won't change the performance of the car but will give the owner the look he/she likes. I doubt anyone is trying to fool others or pump up a sale doing this. It's all about what you like. I understand all the "What would you do" posts but when it comes down to spraying the paint or applying the badge, wheels, shifter **** or whatever the guy who owns it has to like it. To the OP if you thought you would like GS stripes enough to ask a group of strangers you have never met you already made you choice. Do it! You can always undo it. Right?
Old 03-16-2016, 09:22 AM
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No, I totally understand everyone has an opinion. I am new to vettes and thought I'd collect feedback and hopefully pics, which I have.

There are two things I go back and forth on...

stripes v no stripes
and
pop up headlights v fixed headlights

I suppose the best thing to do is wait until I decide.


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