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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 12:39 AM
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opinions on my plans

im pretty much stuck. i like both the ways im thinking of but i cant decide so i figured id leave it to peoples choice. the first option is a black and red theam



or i can go all black



any kind of ideas whould be pretty awesome thanks.
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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Re: opinions on my plans

You'll get both kinds of opinions here, as well as those who don't like either. Go with what you feel you like better; it's your car.
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 01:45 AM
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Re: opinions on my plans

ok but im stuck haha there will most likly be red accents in the car but it might be overdoing it with the red on the outside
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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Re: opinions on my plans

Well. I love the black.. But ive always been a black car guy... But i like the red sort of... I think there is to much red on the wheels. Maybe have the lip black and i would like it better. And im not sure im digging that stripe... Maybe do racing stripes instead?? or get clear side markers??
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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Re: opinions on my plans

go with the black
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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Re: opinions on my plans

I prefer the black as well, the red looks like it is trying too hard.
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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yea i figured the red would be a bit overpowering im most likly going to go with the black i will have a cowl hood on it soon though and i was thinking of doing a matte black in between the lights and onto the cowl but the rest of the car would be gloss what do you guys think of that?
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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Re: opinions on my plans

Do a red pinstripe, or maybe flames or stripes with a red pearl. Would that work? Never tried it yet... hmm I'll give it a shot tomorrow sounds cool.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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Re: opinions on my plans

Black.. get a Z28 grill with the red bowtie.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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hey I've wondered do those bowtie grilles fit the earlier model bumpers too? like an 87?
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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Re: opinions on my plans

All black for sure. In the long run it'll look better (classy and gaudy) and if you do have to sell it you'd get more money (or atleast sell it easier). I also would say get some nice polished rims- even the Iroc rims would be an upgrade.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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i was thinking of just polishing the ones i have. i have all the equipment to do it so it would be fairly easy.
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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All black with the polished rims. Kinda mean looking. I had an all black 85 T/A but it had the gold rims on it. Not quite as nice. I always loved the big Impala SS when they first came back with rear wheel drive. All black with a very nice aluminum rim (OZ i think they were) There was a great magazine ad at the time that simply showed the car from the side with the caption "Lord Vader, your car is ready"
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 03:44 AM
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Re: opinions on my plans

Originally Posted by Jay
Black.. get a Z28 grill with the red bowtie.
i would also get red emblems
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