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Old 05-05-2008, 21:00   #1
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Angry racing stripes

does anyone think racing stripes will ruin a car {visually}
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Old 05-05-2008, 21:07   #2
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Yes, they will.
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Old 05-05-2008, 21:12   #3
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Not if it's a GT40. Otherwise, yes.
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Old 05-05-2008, 22:03   #4
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if it's a mini - specifically a common cooper - then no, they can look good.

any other car just looks rank in my personal opinion.

saw a red corsa the other week with off centre white viper stripes....oh how i pointed and laughed!
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Old 06-05-2008, 10:18   #5
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Not if it's a GT40.
Or a Shelby Mustang.
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Old 06-05-2008, 10:21   #6
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Depends on the car......

Sports car.......no - most look at least presentable

Base model shopping hatchback..... Dont even go there - will look an aesthetic cluster****
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Old 06-05-2008, 11:22   #7
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must be Rear Wheel Drive and at least 400bhp
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Mines rear wheel drive, but it doesn't quite hit the 400bhp rule:





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and weight less than 2000kg
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