I want pics of 10" Stripes
01-14-2007, 12:13 PM
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1st Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
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RE: I want pics of 10" Stripes
We had vinyl put on my wifes car first just because we weren't sure if we were going to like them. Ended up having them painted on by the dealer. They did an incredible job. Unfortunately all the pics i have are of the vinyl at this point.
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01-14-2007, 11:19 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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RE: I want pics of 10" Stripes
To All,
What is the origin of racing stripes? I had this discussion with a collegue and he said it was a Porche thing, I thought it was a Shelby thing.
I did a google search and seen this one...
I've heard an interesting story as to the origin of racing stripes, I cannot confirm nor deny this story, as I was unable to find any references to it. Evidently racing stripes entered usage in the early 20th century, as the first generation of race car drivers began to face competition from signifigantly younger drivers. The older drivers, who had more influence in the various leagues, had rules put in place that made new drivers apply a stripe to their cars, so as to mark their lack of experience. If a new driver were to prove themselves competent over time, they would be allowed to remove the stripe. Anyone who had a stripe was subject to extra ridicule and criticism. As I mentioned earlier, I have no idea if this is true or not, but it is a cute little story. The person who related it to me used it as a way to bash people with go-faster stripes on their cars, stating that the people who put such stripes on were emulating the "bad drivers", and that they were a sign of cluelessness.
Can anyone give me a history lesson on this?
What is the origin of racing stripes? I had this discussion with a collegue and he said it was a Porche thing, I thought it was a Shelby thing.
I did a google search and seen this one...
I've heard an interesting story as to the origin of racing stripes, I cannot confirm nor deny this story, as I was unable to find any references to it. Evidently racing stripes entered usage in the early 20th century, as the first generation of race car drivers began to face competition from signifigantly younger drivers. The older drivers, who had more influence in the various leagues, had rules put in place that made new drivers apply a stripe to their cars, so as to mark their lack of experience. If a new driver were to prove themselves competent over time, they would be allowed to remove the stripe. Anyone who had a stripe was subject to extra ridicule and criticism. As I mentioned earlier, I have no idea if this is true or not, but it is a cute little story. The person who related it to me used it as a way to bash people with go-faster stripes on their cars, stating that the people who put such stripes on were emulating the "bad drivers", and that they were a sign of cluelessness.
Can anyone give me a history lesson on this?
01-15-2007, 12:17 AM
#10
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RE: I want pics of 10" Stripes
Rally stripes were originally put on cars so that the driver could orient the car to be straight ahead. The Shelby stripes from the 60's were a tapering stripe going from 10.125" in the front to 9.250" at the back of the hood. The average width of a true Shelby stripe is something like 10.007" so most people just say Shelby stripes are 10"s The two inch spacing is consistent front to back. From the drivers seat the stripes act as a sight so to speak to point the car straight ahead. And the dimensions are from memory so if i'm a little off on the width please forgive me. I think the idea geats across.
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