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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...
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
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
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.
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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.
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.
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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
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:
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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
The Jazzer with Georgia on his mind
Georgia and I thank you Jazzer!
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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:
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Stripes - 
Well, well well...the pink 3rd brakelight rears its ugly head. 
