Can Racing Stripes Work?

stevenh · 15-05-2007, 13:51

I was washing my yellow Octy vRS yesterday and got to thinking about racing stripes.

She is running on graphite coloured Audi S3 rims just now, and I have always had a wee 'thing' for racing stripes, but I am not sure if their time has passed or whether they could work if done right.

I was thinking 2 stripes, offset to the RHS of the car running from nose to tail and in a matching graphite colour to complement the wheels.

So what do you think? Too tacky or ok?

Opinions please.

Some examples of what I think works:

Something like this next one, but thicker stripes?!

kelling · 15-05-2007, 13:53

alright if your 17!!

stevenh · 15-05-2007, 13:56

And the car for reference:

Wardy · 15-05-2007, 14:11

Not my cup of tea I'm afraid, even on some of the nice machinery you list above.

Something like a Ford GT/GT40, Mustang or Cobra only, really.

Nice wheels though

Steve

mluton · 15-05-2007, 14:17

On a dodge viper only.

auroan · 15-05-2007, 14:32

Get a face on pic up and I'll photo shop you a couple.....

Makefish · 15-05-2007, 14:59

I like 'em on certain cars but not seen it done on an Octy before. I'm not brave enough but I say go for it, you can always take 'em off if you don't like it.

Quinten · 15-05-2007, 15:00

I think they can

Makefish · 15-05-2007, 15:12

Don't think Fluffmeister will mind me posting a pic of his car....................................

Timo · 15-05-2007, 15:42

Not sure about the orange stripe..Saw a black magic octy at Ultimate Dubs with about 2 x 2inch silver stripes going across the whole car front to back on the pass side. think it even had vrs decal in the stripes somewhere. Looked ok, have photo on my phone but have no idea how to get it on here.

Basil · 15-05-2007, 15:49

I think that the style of stripes is more important than whether or not to do them at all - try photoshopping a few different styles and perhaps you can get better feedback then...
It's a pretty personal decision I guess - but if you do it in Vinyl stick-on and see how it sits with you, that way you can always strip it off if you don't like it right?

Perhaps Black stripes will make it look wasp-ish, could be cool done right...

HTH
Bas

stevenh · 15-05-2007, 16:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timo

Saw a black magic octy at Ultimate Dubs with about 2 x 2inch silver stripes going across the whole car front to back on the pass side. think it even had vrs decal in the stripes somewhere

That sounds like the kind of thing I am after, but maybe graphite stripes.

Can you email me the photos and i'll post them on here?

steven(at)stevenhedley(dot)co(dot)uk

stevenh · 15-05-2007, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by auroan

Get a face on pic up and I'll photo shop you a couple.....

Here you go

KTP · 20-05-2007, 03:48

after our little discussion in the pub last night i thought i'd come on and find this thread.

i say its worth a try and as posted above it will be more down to the style of stripe rather than whether to go for it. i suggest a very dark grey colour, much like the motorsport stickers i had on my doors, would be a bit less in your face than black and will match your wheels

if you get a chance sometime just pop into my work and we'll try a couple of styles and colours to see which suits best.

stevenh · 20-05-2007, 18:27

I do remember discussing this at some point Keith (you may have noticed i'd had one or two shandies that night!).

I'll try and pop in sometime.

Cheers,
Steven.

blackmagic · 20-05-2007, 19:08

Saw a silver focus earlier today which had a pair of pink stripes from front to back.

KTP · 21-05-2007, 15:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackmagic

Saw a silver focus earlier today which had a pair of pink stripes from front to back.

similar...

i spotted this fiesta, picture isn't the best but its obvious how horrid it looks.

stevenh · 21-05-2007, 15:59

I'm liking this kind of stripe, but obviously not in orange for my motor

KTP · 22-05-2007, 23:15

here's a car i done today...

personally i think it looks awesome!

evans2672 · 23-05-2007, 09:39

Hi, I had a clio 172 in silver/grey and put some darker grey stripes down the car.

See pic.

I think subtle stripes like this are a nice touch so nothing too big i think will be smart.

I got these myself and would recommenend if you are to put them on i'd get some one else to do it, as i'd never touch vinyl again, nightmare.

personnally i wouldnt put stripes on my fab vrs, buty if you go for it, post up some pics

skodavenezuela · 02-06-2007, 14:37

photoshop it

OV

myfatcow · 02-06-2007, 22:21

na sorry not for me i dont think it would suite a yellow octybut i might change my mind if i see it done could grow on me

RobClubley · 02-06-2007, 22:51

Works on this!

richie · 03-06-2007, 16:37

There is a Mk 2 Vrs that lives in the Aylesford area (??) Like the Flufmeister's but with a single strip instead of the twin ones. Don't look to bad either.

myfatcow · 03-06-2007, 19:00

perhaps i need to see one not sure tho,

wot colour stripe is the oone you have seen richie

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15-05-2007, 13:51	#1
stevenh Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Location, Location Posts: 1,052 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 27 Thanked 33 Times in 21 Posts	Can Racing Stripes Work? I was washing my yellow Octy vRS yesterday and got to thinking about racing stripes. She is running on graphite coloured Audi S3 rims just now, and I have always had a wee 'thing' for racing stripes, but I am not sure if their time has passed or whether they could work if done right. I was thinking 2 stripes, offset to the RHS of the car running from nose to tail and in a matching graphite colour to complement the wheels. So what do you think? Too tacky or ok? Opinions please. Some examples of what I think works: Something like this next one, but thicker stripes?! __________________

15-05-2007, 13:53	#2
kelling Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: northants Posts: 117 Members Car: fabia estate 1.9tdi Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Can Racing Stripes Work? alright if your 17!!

15-05-2007, 13:56	#3
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Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,283 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Can Racing Stripes Work? I like 'em on certain cars but not seen it done on an Octy before. I'm not brave enough but I say go for it, you can always take 'em off if you don't like it. __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

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Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,283 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Can Racing Stripes Work? Don't think Fluffmeister will mind me posting a pic of his car.................................... __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

15-05-2007, 15:42	#10
Timo Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Miles from where I want to be. Posts: 395 Members Car: Octy VRS Tdi Thanks: 9 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Can Racing Stripes Work? Not sure about the orange stripe..Saw a black magic octy at Ultimate Dubs with about 2 x 2inch silver stripes going across the whole car front to back on the pass side. think it even had vrs decal in the stripes somewhere. Looked ok, have photo on my phone but have no idea how to get it on here.

15-05-2007, 15:49	#11
Basil Hardcore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,253 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 198 Thanked 194 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Can Racing Stripes Work? I think that the style of stripes is more important than whether or not to do them at all - try photoshopping a few different styles and perhaps you can get better feedback then... It's a pretty personal decision I guess - but if you do it in Vinyl stick-on and see how it sits with you, that way you can always strip it off if you don't like it right? Perhaps Black stripes will make it look wasp-ish, could be cool done right... HTH Bas __________________ Fab vRS - Black Magic - PD160 intake - Forge FMIC - colour coded front grille -SLC Splitter - K&N Airfilter -SEAT Strutbrace - Jabba ARB - IC Waterspray (need to wire it in!) - 312mm TT brakes - Eibach Springs - Skoda Reversing sensors - Devonutopia Tuning (tm) Custom Exhaust (2 1/4" straight pipe) - Short shifter mod- 5 brake light mod - Helix Steel SMF + Organic Clutch + pressure plate - Peloquin LSD - TD stage 2 Hybrid - Washbrook remapped ECU - Uprated injectors - Cupra bushes -Poly-filled dogbone - Allard racepipe - Pirelli Dragons - Forge Rear Strutbrace - DIY SS upper boostpipe delete -Koni FSD's - elephant pipe CCV mod

20-05-2007, 03:48	#14
KTP eeeeeeeeevil. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 1,487 Members Car: Thanks: 27 Thanked 55 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Can Racing Stripes Work? after our little discussion in the pub last night i thought i'd come on and find this thread. i say its worth a try and as posted above it will be more down to the style of stripe rather than whether to go for it. i suggest a very dark grey colour, much like the motorsport stickers i had on my doors, would be a bit less in your face than black and will match your wheels if you get a chance sometime just pop into my work and we'll try a couple of styles and colours to see which suits best.

20-05-2007, 18:27	#15
stevenh Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Location, Location Posts: 1,052 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 27 Thanked 33 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Can Racing Stripes Work? I do remember discussing this at some point Keith (you may have noticed i'd had one or two shandies that night!). I'll try and pop in sometime. Cheers, Steven. __________________

20-05-2007, 19:08	#16
blackmagic Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Driffield Posts: 414 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Can Racing Stripes Work? Saw a silver focus earlier today which had a pair of pink stripes from front to back. __________________ Black Magic Fabia v/RS with xenons ESP and airbag de-activation. Czech number plate surrounds (thanks Baker21) and Richbrook tax disc holder.

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stevenh Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Location, Location Posts: 1,052 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 27 Thanked 33 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Can Racing Stripes Work? I'm liking this kind of stripe, but obviously not in orange for my motor __________________

22-05-2007, 23:15	#19
KTP eeeeeeeeevil. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 1,487 Members Car: Thanks: 27 Thanked 55 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Can Racing Stripes Work? here's a car i done today... personally i think it looks awesome!

02-06-2007, 14:37	#21
skodavenezuela Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 51 Members Car: 2007 Skoda Octavia Tour Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Can Racing Stripes Work? photoshop it OV

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myfatcow 3.2 V6 24V GTA Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: kent Posts: 560 Members Car: Fabia VRS 07 Thanks: 25 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Can Racing Stripes Work? na sorry not for me i dont think it would suite a yellow octybut i might change my mind if i see it done could grow on me __________________ Andy

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richie The Stig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heading back to Planet Wibble Posts: 3,113 Members Car: octavia vrs Thanks: 133 Thanked 42 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Can Racing Stripes Work? There is a Mk 2 Vrs that lives in the Aylesford area (??) Like the Flufmeister's but with a single strip instead of the twin ones. Don't look to bad either. __________________ Please see my advert in Members Services. Yorkshire born, Yorkshire bred, strong in the arm, thick in the head

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myfatcow 3.2 V6 24V GTA Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: kent Posts: 560 Members Car: Fabia VRS 07 Thanks: 25 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Can Racing Stripes Work? perhaps i need to see one not sure tho, wot colour stripe is the oone you have seen richie __________________ Andy

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