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Old Jul 8, 2024 | 12:23 AM
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I'm very interesting in buying a nice '15 Z51 2LT Crystal Red coupe with black racing stripes. I like the red but can't decide if I will like the black racing stripes. I've seen pictures but I go back and forth on whether a 70 year old (me) would look stupid in a Corvette with racing stripes. I would appreciate your opinion.

Yes or No?

Yes or No?


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I personally can't stand them but you gotta buy what makes you happy.
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I like mine!!


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I personally can't stand them but you gotta buy what makes you happy.
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I personally can't stand them but you gotta buy what makes you happy.
Agree 💯
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Are they tape or vinyl that can be removed if you decide you don't like them?
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Old Jul 8, 2024 | 06:33 AM
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I like mine!!

Looks great! Nice color combination!
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Old Jul 8, 2024 | 08:40 AM
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I wouldn't have any qualms about buying a c7 with stripes. I think the engine/trans other options your wanting are more important since it's not like c7s are getting more available..
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I personally can't stand them but you gotta buy what makes you happy.
I'm in this camp. Don't like 'em but what *I* like should matter squat to you! (btw, 70 here as well... )
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We think stripes look good on some colors. We also think whether or not the stripes work has more to do with the car than the age of the pilot.



We trudge on.
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While I don't have stripes on my Corvette, I believe they add personality.
Stripes on some look great.


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Go with the stripes. 😁
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I had a 2013 C6 anniversary edition with strips. I liked it at first but after a while I changed my mind about them, then sold the car. I probably won't ever have strips again, but I am not opposed to getting some other vinyl markings to add a little flavor. I am almost 70 too. My perfect car concept has evolved a lot. I used to hate those big wheels with basically no tires, and I would never have any wheel that was not chrome. Now I have 20" and 19" black painted wheels with a red ring, and black lug nuts to boot, and I like them. I don't know maybe I am just getting senile.
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Factory stealth stripe look here with JAKE

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Originally Posted by DALE#3
Factory stealth stripe look here with JAKE
I really like that look. 👍
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Old Jul 8, 2024 | 11:29 AM
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IMO, There are VERY few cars that actually look good with racing stripes, and the Corvette isn't one of them..... But to each his / her own.
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Originally Posted by rjwvetttt
I really like that look. 👍
I agree painted definitely looks better. Not sure what is going on with the hood though, maybe the angle.
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It's your ride at the end of the day, plenty of C7 have them and are posting in this post to see them. You have to make final decision
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Old Jul 8, 2024 | 12:09 PM
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No.
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On some cars, such as Mustangs, racing stripes look fine. But, to me, racing stripes look out of place on a C7 Corvette.

But it shouldn't matter what I think. Keep the stripes if they make you happy, or remove them if them if they bother you.
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It wouldn’t bother me either way although there’d be a few combos that would be an automatic no for me such as yellow stripes on a red car.
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