To stripe or not to stripe - Page 2

USAFS197 · 08-30-2022, 01:21 PM

Stripes are never the answer. But since it's a convertible, it really doesn't matter. 100% deal breaker is a convertible. Stripes are just gasoline to the fire.

However, it's your car. I would peruse the interwebs to see what examples there are out there. You may find some non-traditional stripes that suit your fancy. However, I agree with the assessment that if you're going to do that, you need to balance the color offset by getting your wheels powder coated, too.

FarmerFran · 08-30-2022, 01:37 PM

The car is not ugly, so it does not need makeup

jamala00 · 08-30-2022, 02:26 PM

Just my $.02, but you asked. I am not a fan of stripes...

PostalLDMC · 08-30-2022, 03:15 PM

I just order bright hot rod red to match the seats. Didn't like the flat black a pain to clean all the time.

LT4Greg · 08-30-2022, 05:37 PM

I would say do nothing to the car since you are leasing it. You are putting extra money into a car you won’t own when the lease is over.

Cmax · 08-31-2022, 07:36 AM

I like the subtlety of the mat stripe on mine…. It goes with the cloth top.
But I also love the bold look of loud rally stripes.
My fav combo is blue with white rally stripes.
That said, I also think owner age is in play.
Loud, “look at me” configurations are a young man’s game.

Smokin19 · 08-31-2022, 07:45 AM

It's your car make it the way you want it. Same with color, stripe, auto or manual, too many people think you should like what they like otherwise we would all drive the same car.

SSDan · 08-31-2022, 07:49 AM

Like all cosmetic choices - it's personal preference. Many do not like rally stripes. I do and the sliver stripes against the hyper blue on my car make it stand out in the crowd. I get so many compliments about this color combo.

OP - I had a local shop put my stripes on for 500.00. For you - if you like them then do it even if its leased. They can come right back off if needed.

Camaro fanboy · 08-31-2022, 08:07 AM

do it.

David Gordon · 08-31-2022, 03:49 PM

Side stripes.

Gunkk · 08-31-2022, 03:53 PM

Do a redline job on it! Red grille inserts, the works!

Love those black gloss wheels with red wheel barrel stripes!

CEE · 08-31-2022, 05:10 PM

As already mentioned, personal choice & the lease is another issue & whether you might keep it. Wife's 1994 Camaro & 2002 TransAm were solid black, & white stripes on her 2013 Camaro SS hood & trunk.

Last year I built a 2022 SS with red small stripes & by the time we placed an order the idea had grown & she went with it.

Years ago, I was mostly against stripes, although some cars had thin pin accent stripes. As I aged, the stripes sometimes break up the solid color.

FarmerFran · 08-31-2022, 07:14 PM

Post 21, 22, 23, 26 is enough to make you change your mind if you do not like stripes. They look good.

They are just not for me. The only car I ever like stripes on was the Viper.

jf12volt · 08-31-2022, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by csn29

I want to powder coat but vehicle is a lease which will be a problem. My winter wheels will be black matte so for at least 4 months i will have black wheels

don't ask and don't tell. I have leased previously thru various leasing companies and changed wheel colors with no hiccups. You will potentially get a pre inspection before turn in and if it happens to get called out, you will have an opportunity to correct this. You might also trade wheels with someone for stock color right before the turn in too

08-30-2022, 01:21 PM	#15
USAFS197 Drives: 2018 Audi TT RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 1,915	Stripes are never the answer. But since it's a convertible, it really doesn't matter. 100% deal breaker is a convertible. Stripes are just gasoline to the fire. However, it's your car. I would peruse the interwebs to see what examples there are out there. You may find some non-traditional stripes that suit your fancy. However, I agree with the assessment that if you're going to do that, you need to balance the color offset by getting your wheels powder coated, too. __________________ 2018 Audi TT ▊RS 2.4X 0-60, 1.6X 60', 120+mph 1/8th, 4.XX 60-130, 150+mph traps on 255/35/18 R888R tires on the street (unprepped). 2019 Audi RS3 About as fast as the TT RS 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Sold 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Sold 2019 Corvette Z06 Sold 2021 Charger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Sold

08-30-2022, 01:37 PM	#16
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	The car is not ugly, so it does not need makeup __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

08-30-2022, 05:37 PM	#19
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	I would say do nothing to the car since you are leasing it. You are putting extra money into a car you won’t own when the lease is over. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

08-31-2022, 07:45 AM	#21
Smokin19 Drives: 19' ZL1 A10, w/pdr Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S.W. ohio Posts: 1,555	It's your car make it the way you want it. Same with color, stripe, auto or manual, too many people think you should like what they like otherwise we would all drive the same car. __________________ BTR Stg II cam w/ 38% fuel lobe, ARH 2" headers into 3" w/cats, AWE Touring, Kong X port, Weapon X triple ht exchangers, NW 103, Rotofab big gulp, DSX lowside, TCM tune, BMR Lockout, Mustang dyno 720 rwhp, 634 rwtq on 93 pump.

08-31-2022, 07:49 AM	#22
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,245 View My Garage	Like all cosmetic choices - it's personal preference. Many do not like rally stripes. I do and the sliver stripes against the hyper blue on my car make it stand out in the crowd. I get so many compliments about this color combo. OP - I had a local shop put my stripes on for 500.00. For you - if you like them then do it even if its leased. They can come right back off if needed. Attached Images __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS Hyper Blue 6MT NPP 2010 Camaro 2SS Cam/Headers/CAI/3.91 gears 476 rwhp/440 rwtq (sold)

08-30-2022, 02:26 PM	#17
jamala00 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue Metallic Join Date: May 2020 Location: WI Posts: 2,451	Just my $.02, but you asked. I am not a fan of stripes...

08-30-2022, 03:15 PM	#18
PostalLDMC Drives: 2022 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Upper Mid-West Posts: 276	I just order bright hot rod red to match the seats. Didn't like the flat black a pain to clean all the time.

08-31-2022, 07:36 AM	#20
Cmax Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS FIFTY convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 366	I like the subtlety of the mat stripe on mine…. It goes with the cloth top. But I also love the bold look of loud rally stripes. My fav combo is blue with white rally stripes. That said, I also think owner age is in play. Loud, “look at me” configurations are a young man’s game.

08-31-2022, 08:07 AM	#23
Camaro fanboy Drives: 2017 2SS Arctic blue fully loaded Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 880	do it. __________________

08-31-2022, 03:49 PM	#24
David Gordon Drives: 2018 Grandsport Corvette Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Granbury Posts: 270	Side stripes. __________________ 2022 Orange ZL1 4/07/22 7-01-22 Past 2018 Gransport 2018 GT Premium 2009 ZO6 2008 Z-51 Vette 2001 Stroked/ blown C-5 2001 SS 1998 SS vert. Garage 2020 Range Rover V-8 2021 Ford F-150 Platinum Powerboost

08-31-2022, 03:53 PM	#25
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,978 View My Garage	Do a redline job on it! Red grille inserts, the works! Love those black gloss wheels with red wheel barrel stripes!

08-31-2022, 05:10 PM	#26
CEE Drives: '02 T/A; '13 2SS; '22 2SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Duncan, OK Posts: 54 View My Garage	As already mentioned, personal choice & the lease is another issue & whether you might keep it. Wife's 1994 Camaro & 2002 TransAm were solid black, & white stripes on her 2013 Camaro SS hood & trunk. Last year I built a 2022 SS with red small stripes & by the time we placed an order the idea had grown & she went with it. Years ago, I was mostly against stripes, although some cars had thin pin accent stripes. As I aged, the stripes sometimes break up the solid color. Attached Images __________________ 2022 2SS 2013 2SS & 2002 WS6 T/A

08-31-2022, 07:14 PM	#27
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	Post 21, 22, 23, 26 is enough to make you change your mind if you do not like stripes. They look good. They are just not for me. The only car I ever like stripes on was the Viper. __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

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