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Old Dec 18, 2002 | 11:32 PM
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Would my car look better/worse with heritage stripes?

I can get Heritage Stripes for $100. Yes, $100. I would get red. Most of you here have seen my car probably. It's a black RS (shiney) with polished IROC wheels (shiny too), red interior (also shiney, ArmorAll!!), and red bowtie grill (not shiney, covered with bugs). Do you think my car would look better or worse with the stripes? I also plan to get an SS hood and have red stripes painted on (like Brad's car, only the colors will be reversed) in a couple years
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Old Dec 18, 2002 | 11:47 PM
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The stripes would look good with the IROC wheels, not Salad Shooters. J/K
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 12:00 AM
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The stripes would look good with the IROC wheels, not Salad Shooters. J/K
Ah, I see how it is
If I get the stripes I'm also getting red RS badges
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 12:53 AM
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Might look pretty cool.
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 08:33 AM
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I think it would look fine, but it looks sweet already.
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 10:22 AM
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it wouldnt hurt the look i think..
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 12:41 PM
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What ever happened w/ the white iroc idea?
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 12:54 PM
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What ever happened w/ the white iroc idea?
It's a Florida car now.......sold for $6000 at the Daytona Turkey Run
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 02:40 PM
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Let's see some pics of the car....

I like the red/black theme, but it would get out of hand....I need to see the car and interior before i make my decision.....
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 03:31 PM
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Not really crazy about red stripes on a black car. Saw bright orange once, looked good, but none of the red on black setups did anything for me.

black stripe + red car = OK
red stripe + black car = no thanks

All-black Irocs and Z-28's are mean looking, don't change it.
'Heritage stripes' are such a me-too thing.
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 04:03 PM
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I don't think the anniversary stripes we hurt anything at all....It's hard to beat the looks of a 1992 Z28 (although they woule look good on an RS too)....all black with the red anniversary stripes.....looks sooo mean and aggressive.....and hard to find...what color is your interior? I have a 1991 Z28 all black....with grey interior....if it had red interior...I'd put red anniversary stripes on it...but....with grey interior...thought maybe it would clash with red stripes....
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 05:49 PM
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I've never seen a black 3rd gen with red stripes in person. In fact, it's rare to see a nice 3rdgen in my area at all. Here's a pic of my car
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 05:57 PM
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 05:59 PM
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 07:24 PM
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I'd say do it. RS's always need something, I see you've already added the rims, grill, and lights. The stripes will make it stand out more and not be so "ordinary" compared to Z28's and IROC-Z's. I know how it is.
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 07:35 PM
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Originally posted by IROCZTWENTYGR8
I'd say do it. RS's always need something, I see you've already added the rims, grill, and lights. The stripes will make it stand out more and not be so "ordinary" compared to Z28's and IROC-Z's. I know how it is.
Actually my car came with the grill and fog lights
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 09:27 PM
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Not from the factory though.
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 09:41 PM
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There ya go.. You dont see many of these around that's for sure.
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 10:26 PM
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There ya go.. You dont see many of these around that's for sure.
That's what I'm talkin about....!! That looks awesome!...!
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 11:05 PM
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just wanted to post a pic of my car w/ its new stripes! cost me $65!!! my friend and I did it
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 11:52 PM
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Have a photoshop job done first, some of these guys can do an extremely good job.
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 10:49 AM
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A black car, red stripes, and red badges.......

, Here ya go....
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 10:50 AM
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And the last one...
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 11:00 AM
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Originally posted by FLYNLOW92rs
A black car, red stripes, and red badges.......

, Here ya go....
Niiice
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 11:01 AM
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It would look good, but not sure how it would look without the hood scoops. I think I would wait untill I got the ss hood. but thats just my 0.02 cents.
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 11:33 AM
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Those pictures make me want to lput red stripes on my 91.......but.....I think the stripes would look good going like more around the SS scoop...instead right down the middle....ya think??
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 05:01 PM
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i think it would look better
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 09:21 PM
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Not from the factory though.
Yep, special ordered from the factory
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 11:23 PM
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Originally posted by FLYNLOW92rs
A black car, red stripes, and red badges.......

, Here ya go....
THose badges are sweet!!!! i have an 89 Iroc with the hood Louvers... i dont like them (hard to clean) i wanna get badges/blisters, aside from e-bay where could i get those????
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