Stinger Stripe or Not?

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Dec 8, 2013 | 11:53 AM

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I could take it or leave it but one thing to remember...it is just that much more black surface area to show dirt!

Dec 8, 2013 | 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Alfie43

I don't do vinyl on my cars and the factory stinger stripe is vinyl. I had my Carbon Flash stinger stripe painted. They "buried" the edges with clear coat. Cost me $350 and it looks and feels perfect.

On a VY C7 either stripe, vinyl or paint, would look great. My 2 cent opinion...do it!

Mariano (Alfie)

Looks really nice. Thanks.

Dec 8, 2013 | 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

I like it as it ties the hood vent to the windshield and eliminates the vent "swimming" in the hood color. The chev stripe is $500 and a total waste of money. "They say" it's because it has paint on it and matches better. Hogwash, it's vinyl. I have had my vinyl side by side with a premier edition and they are exactly the same.

You can get the stinger stripe from Vette FX, a vendor here, and take it to a wrap shop and get it applied professionally all for about $275. A much better deal than what chev wants..

Side by side Chev stringer vs Vette FX:

Thanks, looks great!

Dec 8, 2013 | 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by KaKruisin

If you have a light color with other black accents (wheels or mirrors, top etc.), it really goes with the look. I went with VetteFX as well knowing that it can always be removed later.

Looks really nice. Thanks.

Dec 8, 2013 | 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jr3

Yes... Tag that sucker!

Looks like i'm going to "Tag" it!!

Dec 8, 2013 | 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by toddwill

I originally was not a fan, but was convinced to put it on by friends and such...love it.

Looks good. I'm sure my car will get the stripe!

Dec 8, 2013 | 12:01 PM

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Well, the votes are in and it looks like my car will gain a stripe!!

Thanks for the help.

Dec 8, 2013 | 01:17 PM

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It cost $500 and you will not gain a cent at trade-in time. I didn't order it.

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Dec 8, 2013 | 01:32 PM

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Nope!! Dual racing stripes or nothing.

Dec 8, 2013 | 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry/car

It cost $500 and you will not gain a cent at trade-in time. I didn't order it.

True, nothing on trade. However 4 or 6 years of havign the car exactly how I want it, its a small price.

Dec 8, 2013 | 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave80C3

True, nothing on trade. However 4 or 6 years of havign the car exactly how I want it, its a small price.

My thought too. I don't care what it costs and if it is worth anything if I trade the car. As long as it makes the car how I want it. I had the windows tinted for that same reason.

Dec 8, 2013 | 05:21 PM

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I like the Stinger! My torch Red C7 will have one!

Dec 8, 2013 | 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kvmontgomery

I like the Stinger! My torch Red C7 will have one!

Me too!

Dec 8, 2013 | 05:58 PM

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Me too!

Me too on my Velocity Yellow!!

Dec 8, 2013 | 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry/car

It cost $500 and you will not gain a cent at trade-in time. I didn't order it.

Trade-in?? Our C7s are brand new....I'm not even remotely thinking about trade in.

I buy, customize, personalize and modify my cars for me, not the next owner years down the road.

Alfie

Dec 10, 2013 | 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry/car

It cost $500 and you will not gain a cent at trade-in time. I didn't order it.

If you dont like the GM decal price just get a local sign/decal shop to cut it...

They'll cut it for you on their machine and it looks just like the GM decal... You can install it or the decal shop can install it.

I got a C6 hood stripe cut like the one below and they only charged me $35 (uninstalled)... I installed it myself but that only took a few minutes.