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Dlirium 02-17-2015 05:42 AM

Stripes!
 
So, thinking of putting some racing strips on the Boxster. Something subtle, not too flashy. Thinking about something like:

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1424184091.jpg

but maybe on just the passenger side. I'd love to see what some of you all have done. Post up some Picts of your cars with stripes!!

BIGJake111 02-17-2015 06:11 AM

Porsche did stripes like that from the factory on a limited run of caymans (maybe boxsters too.) You could try and find a photo of that online and mimic it.

ルーカス 02-17-2015 06:20 AM

I think they were called Porsche design stripes or something like that. I found a picture!

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1424186164.jpg

You could also go with something subtle, maybe martini racing stripes on the mirror? I did the german flag not to long ago.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1424186379.jpg

Dlirium 02-17-2015 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ルーカス (Post 436627)

You could also go with something subtle, maybe martini racing stripes on the mirror? I did the german flag not to long ago.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1424186379.jpg

Oh, nice touch! Like that...

The Radium King 02-17-2015 08:46 AM

dude, have you seen this:

https://magnagrafik.com/WholeCatalogue.pdf

Dlirium 02-17-2015 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Radium King (Post 436642)

Whoa, King - that is awesome, thanks!!

WRC323 02-17-2015 12:30 PM

We picked up ours last night. The previous owner had put racing stripes on it...

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/...psm0wzaeuf.jpg

cbbepop 02-17-2015 03:28 PM

The black stripes on black boxster looks good.
I have been wondering what kind of stripes would be good and thought white was too standout

ルーカス 02-17-2015 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbbepop (Post 436687)
The black stripes on black boxster looks good.
I have been wondering what kind of stripes would be good and thought white was too standout

I think if you don't want to stand out try and go the closest color possible to your car but just go matte! Subtle but will change the car aesthetically! :)

Dlirium 03-17-2015 09:15 AM

Well, if you look at my first post, that is what I was hoping for. Something subtle, understated, classy. What I got was something completely different. The vinyl is definitely somewhat see through, but clearly not as much as I had hoped. It is picking up some of the blue hue from the car, but still looks primarily silver. The good news is that I sorta like it and it's growing on me. Peals off easy if I get tired of it...your thoughts??

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1426612483.jpg
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1426612501.jpg
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1426612516.jpg

steved0x 03-17-2015 10:11 AM

I like it!

Slate 01 03-17-2015 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dlirium (Post 440615)
Well, if you look at my first post, that is what I was hoping for. Something subtle, understated, classy. What I got was something completely different. The vinyl is definitely somewhat see through, but clearly not as much as I had hoped. It is picking up some of the blue hue from the car, but still looks primarily silver. The good news is that I sorta like it and it's growing on me. Peals off easy if I get tired of it...your thoughts??

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1426612483.jpg
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1426612501.jpg
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1426612516.jpg

I like the stripes to carry thru the bumpers, just looks odd suddenly stopping. However, i like the concept in general.

Dlirium 03-17-2015 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slate 01 (Post 440643)
I like the stripes to carry thru the bumpers, just looks odd suddenly stopping. However, i like the concept in general.

yeah, me too. MUCH easier to do with paint. with a sticker, it is HARD to get to look right following those lines as it starts to warp pretty bad. we tried and couldn't get it to look right so went with that...

ルーカス 03-18-2015 08:20 AM

That actually looks way better than I thought! I actually like how it stops pre bumpers. Looks awesome! :cheers:

Dlirium 03-18-2015 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ルーカス (Post 440743)
That actually looks way better than I thought! I actually like how it stops pre bumpers. Looks awesome! :cheers:

Thanks! Yeah, not terrible. I hope it adds 2-3 hp. :-)

Giller 03-18-2015 09:42 AM

While I'm not a big fan of the stripe on the hood - I do really like the strip on the rear end. And do like that it stops at the bumper. Again, beauty is always in the eye of the beholder. For me, looks great.


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