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Old 04-28-2011, 04:49 PM
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Personally I think if you took the SS stripe, and made it a bit wider that would look AMAZING!
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Old 04-29-2011, 07:22 PM
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Got the new bumper test fitted after work today. Need to do the exhaust tips tomorrow, but pretty darn happy so far:



Not really related to the stripes discussion, but also pleased with how the lighting turned out. Saleen uses a kind of hacky setup with a regular bulb/holder from a Focus for the plate that isn't even weather tight (just a flat lens and metal clips to hold a bulb), then they try to make a sealed housing using aluminum tape behind the trim panel.

I ditched all that and bought a fully sealed LED license light unit (intended for a BMW if I recall) and slightly modded the trim panel to accept it.

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Old 04-30-2011, 05:50 AM
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Looking good waiting to see exhaust and of course the stripes.
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Old 04-30-2011, 06:36 AM
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I'd say go with the black SS stripe

Best look
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Old 04-30-2011, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jlc41
Looking good waiting to see exhaust and of course the stripes.
Well, I can end the wait for you on half of that:

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Old 04-30-2011, 09:45 PM
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Damn that looks good!
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Old 04-30-2011, 09:48 PM
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That is gonna be one sick ride my friend
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Old 04-30-2011, 11:57 PM
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Very nice! I think the lights look great and I think your car will look amazing with a SS stripe. I also agree with 09cs about making it a little wider. That would look sick!
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Old 05-01-2011, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Alec
That is gonna be one sick ride my friend
It was already one sick ride. This is going to make it truly, EPIC! LOL
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Old 05-01-2011, 08:15 AM
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Stripes look better on some cars than others. Stripes on a vette are ugly. My sig shows that I like the stripes on my street car (past and present), but the stripes for me, have to be factory .....nothing customized. Also stripe all the way to the ground. Don't leave the stripes hanging at the edge of the hood or trunk lid etc.

My mustang is not striped, but can still crush my Viper in the 1/4....lol

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