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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 11:55 AM
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New Stripes! your opinion?

designed applyed and cut my own stripes this weekend and i would really like some feedback.
before.

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what do you guys/ladies think?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 11:58 AM
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Is different!
 
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 12:01 PM
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v.nice keep up the good work.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 12:05 PM
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I would've moved it another 2-3 inches towards the center, but otherwise looks good. Very unique.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by goaljnky
I would've moved it another 2-3 inches towards the center, but otherwise lookg good. Very unique.
Agreed. I think it throws off the balance of the car. A couple more inches toward the center would greatly reduce the off balance look, while still being classy and off-center. Just my humble opinion.

But as for the cut and coloring of the stripes, I think it's pretty awesome.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 12:20 PM
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Looks great - you did a nice job!!!

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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 12:33 PM
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My opinion? MY opinion?

My opinion is that I hate our firewall here at work - it blocks half of the outside posted photos. . .

I'll check it out as soon as I get home. . .
 
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 12:50 PM
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I like it....
 
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 12:56 PM
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Looks good. I think maybe the pinstripe should have been put on the other side though--would have helped balance it--right now it looks scrunched up between main stripe and headlight.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 01:12 PM
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Don't like it - but then, I don't like most stripes.

What bugs me the most is that the stripe is on the bumper, but not on the upper grill. I mean, you striped the the lower grill...

I would either stripe the upper grill, or remove the large stripe from the topside of the bumper.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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thanks for the feedback so far! i do see what you guys are talking about being a little to much off to the side.. keep the comments rollin i really appreciate the honesty!
 
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 01:24 PM
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Good job! I also agree with considering moving it a bit closer to the center, as it feels a bit "off," as is. You did a wonderful install!


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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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Hi, my opinion is (no offense) I like the symmetric looks more than just on one side. Like some folks mentioned already, it is a bit over on the side by the way.

Besides, I think the bonet one passes the upper grill, extends all the way to the bumper (and its black color), visually, catch my focus on the strip more than the car, so a bit hard to focus. Don't know it is the illusion from the curve of the upper grill (or the angle you shot this pic), seems the width of the part below and top of the grill is not the same.

Having said that, the boot one looks good and blend well into it.

That is my opinion.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 01:29 PM
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Want to add one more comment ...

If you do the reverse color (silver) stripe on your roof, I guess may balance the look a little. Just my 2c.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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on ur boot remove it off chrome part in the lower bumper insert (if that's a chrome insert not sure) that 82& that chick is there a subliminal message, naw just jokin'. on that graphic, i would place it higher closer to ur wind sreen & cover over the chrome (that goes all around the car) so its all black together with wind screen, i feel it might balance better since ur tail lamp is wider in the bottom thinner on top. also if U do move pin stripe over remove boot latch & place stripe under it.

& on ur front pretty much what everybody else has said about moving it over abit & changin' the thin strip to oposite side & make it a bit thinner as well. take it off ur' chrome leave it on the whole bumper (top edge) but not on any of the chrome. other than alllll that it looks pretty tight. //peace
Originally Posted by inkdripz
designed applyed and cut my own stripes this weekend and i would really like some feedback.
before.

after.

what do you guys/ladies think?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by joker
take it off ur' chrome leave it on the whole bumper (top edge) but not on any of the chrome. other than alllll that it looks pretty tight. //peace
Oh, I agree about removing the vinyl from the chrome. That will make both the chrome AND the stripe pop. Good catch, joker! :smile:


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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 02:04 PM
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its not on any chrome just might look that way due to the PS color and maybe the angle of the shot
 
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 02:05 PM
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thx.....

hey Clover girl, wuz ^
Originally Posted by MINIclo
Good job! I also agree with considering moving it a bit closer to the center, as it feels a bit "off," as is. You did a wonderful install!


Clover
 
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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Looks good, but I have to agree that is to far to the left. What does the 82 stand for?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 02:58 PM
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year i was born
 
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 02:59 PM
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We need a new site rule. No posts allowed that make other NAMers feel old.

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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by inkdripz
its not on any chrome just might look that way due to the PS color and maybe the angle of the shot
Really? It's not on the lower chrome inserts in the front and rear bumpers? Is sure looks like it is!


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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by goaljnky
I would've moved it another 2-3 inches towards the center, but otherwise looks good. Very unique.
what he said ... move it more center
 
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 03:18 PM
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thats a good 1

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We need a new site rule. No posts allowed that make other NAMers feel old.

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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 03:19 PM
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yep now, it looks wrong

Originally Posted by chows4us
what he said ... move it more center
 
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