A few days ago I saw a white Saleen ('05 or '06) with two fat black stripes running over hood, roof, trunk, etc. like the old mustangs used to have and it looked really good.

Okay, I don't have the $$ right now, but am wondering about putting silver stripes on my car. Would love to get the feedback of the Saleen-loyal (I'm thinking Saleenanistas? Saleenazzi?). Is striping a Saleen sacrilege? Tacky? A fabulous idea? You wouldn't do it, but there's nothing wrong with it? Hurt resale? Just in case I win the lottery and have a bunch of extra cash laying around...

Thanks in advance!

If you like the looks do it. It is your car.

Here's a pic of a similar car (just disregard all that extreme and 640 crap plastered all over it...)

http://i10.tinypic.com/2cxssi8.jpg

http://i7.tinypic.com/44uzvr6.jpg

Way to Shelby-like. I can't remember any Saleens with stripes on the top and I dont think they should if you keep it "Saleen"

I've always liked the Shelby-looking wide strpes; although, I think I'll keep my Saleen stock.

I really like the stripes, it adds that race ready look to any car, and its not specific to any car. I think the official name of dual wide stripes is LEMANS style, but correct me if I am wrong. As far as doing it to your car, being a SALEEN, I would make sure you get them painted on, the money is well worth it. Vinyl stripes used on cars today have a life of about 5 to 7 years before they begin to chip and come up. But it's just my 2 cents

Cheers!

should have filled in the white SALEEN with blue to make it readable, with the opposite contrast

or to keep the stripe more "saleen looking" make the blue stripe on that white car a single wide stripe (space between the 2 stripes are distracting) and on the hood the saleen logo (like the one on the steering wheel) oriented sideways to make it the center stripe on the hood

hhhmmm??? I think I'll try and photoshop this and see how it looks

ORIGINAL: AmyVCTexas

...I'm thinking Saleenanistas?....




Arent they the S.C.S.A. (Saleen Club South America) Nicaragua chapter?

ORIGINAL: Jazzer The Cat


ORIGINAL: AmyVCTexas

...I'm thinking Saleenanistas?....




Arent they the S.C.S.A. (Saleen Club South America) Nicaragua chapter?


Yes and I believe the Saleenazzi are the Italian contingent....

ORIGINAL: dotbomb

If you like the looks do it. It is your car.

Here's a pic of a similar car (just disregard all that extreme and 640 crap plastered all over it...)




Those pix are so helpful, dotbomb. Thanks for sharing! I like the stripes.

That look resembles a Roush a lot more than a Shelby. The white w/ blue stripe is very indicative of the 360r/380r from 2002 and 2003. Anything to make your car stand out from the rest is never a bad thing.

In my humble opnion, it would make me think that the Saleen owner wished he had a GT500.

I wouldn't do it. But if you do I say NO to the painted on stripes - go vinyl as you need to be able to easily remove them should you go to sell and a collector tries to haggle over it. Also I don't think the stripes mesh well with the SALEEN in the rear bumper [&:]

I have black stripes on my silver car. I put them on in early '05 when I first got my car and have been very pleased with the decision.

I think they look great and I have received lots of compliments, as it really spruces up the car nicely, IMHO.

My stripes are on the hood and trunk lids only, they don't extend down to the bumpers and I think that's a nice look. I got vinyl because, as sowaxeman mentioned, they can always be carefully peeled off if necessary. So far mine have held up perfectly through many washes and hot days, no hint of lifting or cracking.

As always, do what you like for your car, but I think the stripes are excellent, especially on the more neutral color cars.

I am thinking about putting some on my car.

Anything that makes your car stand out from every other cookie cutter Saleen out there (go to a Saleen show, and you will see what I mean- theres only SO much you can do to a Saleen) is positive to me.

I don't buy the "collector" argument, at least from a modification standpoint. A true collector car is one you rarely see, or can't find. Its not like you can't find a Saleen for sale, even ebay has 10-25 used ones at any time.

I would say..GO FOR IT!

ORIGINAL: dotbomb

If you like the looks do it. It is your car.

Here's a pic of a similar car (just disregard all that extreme and 640 crap plastered all over it...)

http://i7.tinypic.com/44uzvr6.jpg




[sm=interesting.gif] Well, well well...the pink 3rd brakelight rears its ugly head.

ORIGINAL: unclemilti

[sm=interesting.gif] Well, well well...the pink 3rd brakelight rears its ugly head.



HA HA HA! I thought exactly the same thing when I saw the pic, unclemilti. Did you get yours replaced yet?

ORIGINAL: sowaxeman

...go vinyl as you need to be able to easily remove them should you go to sell and a collector tries to haggle over it.



Keep in mind, that vinyl stripes are installed for any long period of time, you will see their "outline" upon removal. There will be a certain amount of fade due to exposure to the sun and such. Personally, I think your car is beautiful just as she is :D

The Jazzer with Georgia on his mind

Oh, I almost forgot...Amy, if you don't know about this yet, here is a really helpful tool for you if you are considering stripes. You can configure every color and type of stripe, and the color and resolution are great, it's pretty clever:

http://www.spectrummarcom.com/mustang/stripePainter.html

Good luck. :)

ORIGINAL: Jazzer The Cat

Keep in mind, that vinyl stripes are installed for any long period of time, you will see their "outline" upon removal. There will be a certain amount of fade due to exposure to the sun and such. Personally, I think your car is beautiful just as she is :D

The Jazzer with Georgia on his mind


Georgia and I thank you Jazzer! :D


ORIGINAL: Bob D.

Oh, I almost forgot...Amy, if you don't know about this yet, here is a really helpful tool for you if you are considering stripes. You can configure every color and type of stripe, and the color and resolution are great, it's pretty clever:

http://www.spectrummarcom.com/mustang/stripePainter.html

Good luck. :)


Too cool. Thanks Bob!

Amy, it's your car - put on it what you want to put on it..... Life's too short to worry about that other stuff, make it what you want.

Still looking for members in Texas.....

ORIGINAL: scspeedster

Still looking for members in Texas.....



Hey, I'm here -- how many more Texans do you need?[sm=hia.gif]

Actually there are a few more on this forum...

ORIGINAL: AmyVCTexas


ORIGINAL: unclemilti

[sm=interesting.gif] Well, well well...the pink 3rd brakelight rears its ugly head.



HA HA HA! I thought exactly the same thing when I saw the pic, unclemilti. Did you get yours replaced yet?



Got it FEDEX today!

dotbomb
I for one really like the looks of this car (first saw it a few months back)
I wouldn't be too worried about looking too "SHELBY" as with 640 HP all a shelby will see is the rear end and not for too long at that.

On the other hand;
I'm really disapointed at the fitment of those saleen pieces when looking at the rear view. looks like all three pieces of the wing could be adjusted to fit better. Nit picking ..YES.. but I hope others are a little better fitting then this.

05SDI

ORIGINAL: dotbomb

If you like the looks do it. It is your car.

Here's a pic of a similar car (just disregard all that extreme and 640 crap plastered all over it...)

http://i10.tinypic.com/2cxssi8.jpg

http://i7.tinypic.com/44uzvr6.jpg

05SDI



That white car with the blue stripes is a really early double digit 05 car. Not to defend Saleen or anything but it's an early car from the first year hence the lousy fitting rear bumper and pink third brake light.

ORIGINAL: Say When

05SDI



That white car with the blue stripes is a really early double digit 05 car. Not to defend Saleen or anything but it's an early car from the first year hence the lousy fitting rear bumper and pink third brake light.


Either that or they shaved it to make it MORE EXTREME!!!! They definately needed some more switches and gauges in there. This was not enough

http://i15.tinypic.com/48ey4i0.jpg

http://i15.tinypic.com/3yy8lf6.jpg

GAS had a good time with that car.

ORIGINAL: unclemilti


ORIGINAL: dotbomb

If you like the looks do it. It is your car.

Here's a pic of a similar car (just disregard all that extreme and 640 crap plastered all over it...)

http://i7.tinypic.com/44uzvr6.jpg




[sm=interesting.gif] Well, well well...the pink 3rd brakelight rears its ugly head.



As does the un-even trunk portion of the duck-tail [:@]

ORIGINAL: 05SDI

dotbomb
I for one really like the looks of this car (first saw it a few months back)
I wouldn't be too worried about looking too "SHELBY" as with 640 HP all a shelby will see is the rear end and not for too long at that.

On the other hand;
I'm really disapointed at the fitment of those saleen pieces when looking at the rear view. looks like all three pieces of the wing could be adjusted to fit better. Nit picking ..YES.. but I hope others are a little better fitting then this.

05SDI

ORIGINAL: dotbomb

If you like the looks do it. It is your car.

Here's a pic of a similar car (just disregard all that extreme and 640 crap plastered all over it...)

http://i10.tinypic.com/2cxssi8.jpg

http://i7.tinypic.com/44uzvr6.jpg






My car was the same way. I removed the trunk portion, bored out the wholes a bit larger for the bolts and re-installed. It gives you a little play to get it lined up before cranking them tight.

ORIGINAL: Say When

05SDI



That white car with the blue stripes is a really early double digit 05 car. Not to defend Saleen or anything but it's an early car from the first year hence the lousy fitting rear bumper and pink third brake light.



Interesting - my car is #92 and had the fitment issue. I never looked at my brake light, guess I should. I don't see the pink. Is the problem with the lense itself, or the LED's [&:]

ORIGINAL: sowaxeman

Interesting - my car is #92 and had the fitment issue. I never looked at my brake light, guess I should. I don't see the pink. Is the problem with the lense itself, or the LED's [&:]


Sowaxeman, you would know if it were pink -- it's not a little pink, it's really pink. Not the LED's, it's actually the plastic that appears to have faded in a very short amount of time.

Mine's #52 and the deck is also not lined up as it should be. However I don't think I can fix it myself and am terrified of having a dealer do it. Maybe when I take her to a new dealer at her next service checkup I'll have gained some courage...

Or you could road trip to Indy and I could fix it for your [8D]

I should have done a How To w/pics when I did it, but I didn't realize at the time it was such a common issue [&:] Basically the trunk portion of the duck-tail is held on from the inside of the trunk lid by 4-6 bolts (can't seem to recall exactly). Once they are all removed it will come straight off, but you'll have to disconnect the 3rd brake light to set it off to the side. The holes that need to be bored larger (further down toward the ground actually) are in the factory trunk lid. Close the lid, tape/cover up the bumper area to avoid shavings from scratching it, and make the holes about 1/8" bigger. Be CARELFUL not to let the drill bit go in too far or you will hit the black rear light housings on the outer two holes [:@]. I applied a dab of touch-up paint to the new bored holes to prevent rust. Once dry I reinstalled the tail and finger snugged the nuts. Then I had my wife pull down on the tail so the bolts would be resting at the very bottom of the new holes while I torqued them the rest of the way. The result is not quite 100% perfect, but CONSIDERABLY better than before :)

ORIGINAL: sowaxeman

Or you could road trip to Indy and I could fix it for your [8D]



Sowaxe, I'm thinkin' you need to take a road trip to Fort Worth before you move here permanently -- just to check out the area, you understand. [sm=exactly.gif]

And thanks so much for the instructions!

I just like the clean look of the saleen too much to consider doing something like that. Its your car so if you like it than do it.

I really like the way my silver stripes turned out.
http://www.858graphics.com/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/651bdee1f567bf44662b14e0617b0d7f.jpg

Talk to Brandon at http://www.858graphics.com (http://www.858graphics.com/)
They had 100's of colors in stock when I was there.

I know someone who's gonna have somethin' to say about those plates....;)

Stripes look great! Congrats and thanks for sharing!

ORIGINAL: AmyVCTexas

A few days ago I saw a white Saleen ('05 or '06) with two fat black stripes running over hood, roof, trunk, etc. like the old mustangs used to have and it looked really good.

Okay, I don't have the $$ right now, but am wondering about putting silver stripes on my car. Would love to get the feedback of the Saleen-loyal (I'm thinking Saleenanistas? Saleenazzi?). Is striping a Saleen sacrilege? Tacky? A fabulous idea? You wouldn't do it, but there's nothing wrong with it? Hurt resale? Just in case I win the lottery and have a bunch of extra cash laying around...

Thanks in advance!


I think as far as Saleenistas approval, you will need to go a little higher up.


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Someday, and this day may never come, I will ask of you a service. Until this day, consider this approval of stripes a gift from your Godfather

JazzerCorleone

You gonna make me an offer I can't refuse?

~ Jacqueline Van Woltz

Everyone to His/Her own, I wouldn't mainly because it's not stock. I'm not sure what I would think if I saw a Roush Mustang with Saleen lower stripes.

Less is sometimes more...........don't "TammyFayeBaker" your beautiful car! See tooooo many 'stangs running around with racing stripes already. The muscle car war has become the "bling-bling" war with so many badges and decals all over the place.

If you have to stripe it......do something original with it.

Not to worry; Georgia won't be the Tammy Faye memorial mustang.... I decided against the stripes many months ago. :)

Didn't want the "bling" to interfere with her "thing"!

ORIGINAL: AmyVCTexas

Not to worry; Georgia won't be the Tammy Faye memorial mustang.... I decided against the stripes many months ago. :)

Didn't want the "bling" to interfere with her "thing"!


Oh, don't worry, you cant put too much coverage on anything. You go right ahead, sweety :)

local://upfiles/39838/A05F910E461A4190901843F68C05D819.jpg


........what am I doing posting, I died several days ago [:o]

Tammy Fay Jazzer

ORIGINAL: Jazzer The Cat

ORIGINAL: AmyVCTexas

Not to worry; Georgia won't be the Tammy Faye memorial mustang.... I decided against the stripes many months ago. :)

Didn't want the "bling" to interfere with her "thing"!


Oh, don't worry, you cant put too much coverage on anything. You go right ahead, sweety :)

local://upfiles/39838/A05F910E461A4190901843F68C05D819.jpg


........what am I doing posting, I died several days ago [:o]

Tammy Fay Jazzer





Yes, Jazzer is taking it there.... and we all get to go along for the ride.


[sm=happy046.gif]

Also, to quote an 80's SNL skit of Tammy Fay, "Demonic Raisins I rebuke you!!"

Paraphrased from wikipedia: SNL moments from the Church Lady :

Another classic moment was when she interviewed Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker (played by Phil Hartman and Jan Hooks) at the height of the sex scandal involving Bakker (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Bakker) and Jessica Hahn (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Hahn). During the show the televangelists begged for donations and a mascara dripping Tammy Faye recounted her experience with “demonic raisins”.

Heaven takes on many forms (imho).......I'm sure the 24hr. cosmetic counter is very busy right now.

God Bless you, Tammy ( no offense intended, sweetie!).

[hr]
Yeah, adding stripes kind of takes away from the authenticity of a Saleen. The car in the picture reminds me more of a Shelby than it does a Saleen. I say ban the stripes from Saleens! Just kidding! It's your ride, and it's your style. But me personally, two thumbs all the way down!

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ORIGINAL: scspeedster

Amy, it's your car - put on it what you want to put on it..... Life's too short to worry about that other stuff, make it what you want.

Still looking for members in Texas.....



<-- Texas!

do you have any pictures of your car with the stripes?

ORIGINAL: Bob D.

Oh, I almost forgot...Amy, if you don't know about this yet, here is a really helpful tool for you if you are considering stripes. You can configure every color and type of stripe, and the color and resolution are great, it's pretty clever:

http://www.spectrummarcom.com/mustang/stripePainter.html

Good luck. :)

Thanks for the link Bob D! Great one!´

However, I'd still love to see some pics of your silver Saleen with the stripes (front , side and rear) if you have any and don't mind posting them.
A standard GT does not quite look like a Saleen... ) I have an 05Silver Satinmyself

I love that windveil blue saleen!

Awe... well honey, it loves you too!! [sm=smiley9.gif]

Here's a couple more... on the track:
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb178/AmyVCTexas/Georgiaroundingbend.jpg


About to eat a Lotus for lunch...
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb178/AmyVCTexas/GeorgiaovertakingLotus.jpg

ORIGINAL: Peace

Thanks for the link Bob D! Great one!´

However, I'd still love to see some pics of your silver Saleen with the stripes (front , side and rear) if you have any and don't mind posting them.
A standard GT does not quite look like a Saleen... ) I have an 05Silver Satinmyself




I know that some purists don't like the idea of stripes, but I can't tell you how much better I think the car looks since I added them, and how positive the reaction has been from other "car guys."

I'll try to take some pics and postthem soon, I need some decent pics of the car anyway.

I can say that I love the way the stripes look. Someone did post them a while ago on a silver Saleen. However, as much as I know I like the look better, I also would not do it. It is a Saleen, and they are extremely rare where I live. I do not want any confusion. Also, as Jazzer said, there will be some changes with the paint after the stripes are on there for an extended period. If you ever sell, you may just haveto leave them on. Does look amazing though!

I am a terrible photographer, but here is ashot of my renegade striped Saleen.

I do not want to start a debate with those who don't like stripes on these cars, justposting for those who asked for pics.

These areclassic Le Mans stripes that go back to Briggs Cunningham in the '50s and have been used on lots of cars since.FWIW, Ilike them so much that when I brought the car back to SSV in Troy after a yearto have it morphed from an S281 into a S281SC, I kept the original S281 hood (the stripes did not work, at least at the spacing I liked, on the vented SC hood). :D

One thing I like about these stripes is that they stop before the bumpers; IMO stripes over bumpers would not work well on a Saleen--but whatever rocks your boat! ;)



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Another pic....

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Last one, sorry I am failing the file-size-per-message test.

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Those look good, Bob! I like the looks of the 05+ convertible MORE with the stripes.

I was anti-stripes before you posted your picture.

ORIGINAL: eviligloo
"... I was anti-stripes before you posted your picture"


DUDE!!! Bill Murray was CLASSIC in that movie! (http://www.posterwire.com/wp-content/images/stripes.jpg)

I don't even know who you are anymore... [sm=signs006.gif]



Jazzer The Gato

ORIGINAL: eviligloo

Those look good, Bob! I like the looks of the 05+ convertible MORE with the stripes.

I was anti-stripes before you posted your picture.


Thanks 'gloo! I feel like they wake up the silver nicely and kinda match the black chevrons and accents already on the car.

--Bob D., President
GSAC (Give Stripes a Chance) :D

Thanks Bob D. Very much appreciated. I think those carefully chosen stripes of yours look great!
Peace, supporter
GSAC ;)