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Old 05-16-2013, 09:56 PM
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what's up all
looking for opinions and/or ideas tor racing strip thinking about down the middle with its called frosted/etch mark looks laser etched or sand blasted like the mustang logo in pic xfire is black
appreciate any ideas thoughts
 
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Originally Posted by tipad5050
what's up all
looking for opinions and/or ideas tor racing strip thinking about down the middle with its called frosted/etch mark looks laser etched or sand blasted like the mustang logo in pic xfire is black
appreciate any ideas thoughts
Forum member "Montana Crossfire" had what I thought were the best example.

CrossfireForum.org - Montana Crossfire's Album: Member Galleries

(Gave the car a very "Viperish" look, especially with the Aero Blue color of the car).

Personally, I like them, some people don't. Remember, you're the only one you have to please.
Last year I had two cars with stripes, my 96 Viper GTS, and my 1969 AMX.
If my white Crossfire had a black, or grey interior, I'd consider installing a 1965 Shelby Mustang over the top stripe in blue. I'm not sure how the blue stripe would look with my Cedar/Slate interior though.
If you decide to do it, please post photos.
 
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are you thinking of etching the back glass to follow the lines of the stripe? that sounds like a pretty interesting concept, definitely unique.. my problem with stripes is that the hood has its own pattern and angles for stripes that I feel you'd have to follow which might not translate over the roof and down the back...
 
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thats true i was planning on using vinyl that looks like its etch when applied really can't see the effect but
i used the same vinyl on my mustang looks almost ghosted on teal its somewhat transparent
need to apply a piece to the crossfire and see what it looks like
 
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not sure what the glass would look like was thinking front bumper hood roof and rear bumper 2 stripes down the middle
 
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Not factory but not uncommon. When aftermarket window slats are used, some people run the factory stripes over them.

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not sure what the glass would look like was thinking front bumper hood roof and rear bumper 2 stripes down the middle
gotchya, when you said etching I thought you meant the actual glass.

look around the gallery, there are stripes on a couple Crossfires but not all of them look good.. If I were to do anything, I would have the whole roof and rear wing be in one solid color along with the lines in the hood.. check out the pictures of my Carbon Fiber hood and you'll see that the center hood strakes line up pretty well with the roof and would carry all the way back pretty nicely
 
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Originally Posted by +fireamx
Forum member "Montana Crossfire" had what I thought were the best example.

CrossfireForum.org - Montana Crossfire's Album: Member Galleries

(Gave the car a very "Viperish" look, especially with the Aero Blue color of the car).

Personally, I like them, some people don't. Remember, you're the only one you have to please.
Last year I had two cars with stripes, my 96 Viper GTS, and my 1969 AMX.
If my white Crossfire had a black, or grey interior, I'd consider installing a 1965 Shelby Mustang over the top stripe in blue. I'm not sure how the blue stripe would look with my Cedar/Slate interior though.
If you decide to do it, please post photos.
Montannas pic
 

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both styles look good i like the dual stripes as well the carbon fiber look is just plain wicked
ohhh decisions decisions
 
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