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Old 07-26-2010, 06:57 PM
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Alright before you go off on me let me explain. I am stuck trying to decide whether I want the Shelby Stripes I paid for put on or not. The color of the stripe is going to be silver. Now I know you are thinking do whatever the heck you like, but I am honestly stuck. One day I think yea, later I think no. I honestly would like your opinion on what you guys think. I am having no luck finding a CS with stripes so that is making it worse. Thanks.

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Old 07-26-2010, 07:00 PM
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I'm stuck just like you and have been thinking the same thing about my mustang.

but damn man you have such a clean looking mustang i would leave it as is. No Stripes.
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Old 07-26-2010, 07:22 PM
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Leave it, liken the clean sinister look imo
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Old 07-26-2010, 07:45 PM
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I'm biased, but I like WITH stripes. That being said, you didnt say (or I missed it) if the stripes were to be painted on or vinyl. This makes a difference as well as size and gap you might do. I've seen numerous combinations and I still think that 10" dual stripes with a 1-1/4" gap looks nicest, but thats just my opinion. I initially had vinyl but did switch over to painted ones (the vinyl ones were 8") and I've never looked back. I LOVE the difference.

8" vinyl with 2" gap:


10" painted with 1 1/4" gap



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Old 07-26-2010, 07:54 PM
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I'm biased, but I like WITH stripes. That being said, you didnt say (or I missed it) if the stripes were to be painted on or vinyl. This makes a difference as well as size and gap you might do. I've seen numerous combinations and I still think that 10" dual stripes with a 1-1/4" gap looks nicest, but thats just my opinion. I initially had vinyl but did switch over to painted ones (the vinyl ones were 8") and I've never looked back. I LOVE the difference.

8" vinyl with 2" gap:


10" painted with 1 1/4" gap



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As far as the stripe goes spacing etc it looks just like yours. Actually to be more exact the second picture. They will in fact be vinyl. I have looked at many cars this guys has done and he does a killer job. No bubbles or anything, but I am sure that does not compare to painted ones. He did say he uses some technique with a machine on the edges so you can barely fill the ridge when running your finger across it. It will almost fool you into thinking it is paint.

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Old 07-26-2010, 08:06 PM
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I'm generally a fan of stripes but I'd leave yours as-is. Looks great
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I'm thinking about getting some Le Mans vinyls that Shelby uses on the GT500. I really like the look even if its not painted.
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i like stripes, although they are WAYYYY too played out.
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Old 07-26-2010, 09:19 PM
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Leave her the way she is... She is downright hot.... Unless you decide to paint some matte black stripes, then that would be sweet too.

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I honestly would like your opinion on what you guys think. I am having no luck finding a CS with stripes so that is making it worse. Thanks.

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Old 07-26-2010, 09:35 PM
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leave it.... i thought about it....choose not to do it....
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