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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 04:32 AM
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i have a manta stripe sittin in the garage, but torn if i should put it on or not. here it the way the hood looks now, what do u all think?






here is the manta if u dont know

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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 04:46 AM
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I think you should sell that to minesfaster on here for cheap.
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 02:20 PM
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anyone???
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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i like the manta stripes better
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 02:28 PM
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def the manta stripe
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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It looks good either way...if I had to pick, I'd go with the Manta...IMO, it's a cleaner look.
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 02:58 PM
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Manta will look way better IMO
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Manta - Yes

Both - No
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manta stripe and no GS stripes
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Do the Manta.
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i'd do it if i had a camaro.
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Originally Posted by Silver02TA
manta stripe and no GS stripes

as he says, the manta looks great, im not sure on the GS stripes.
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manta yes.... BTW got anymore pics of your car?? In that one pic you posted it looks awesome... have anymore?
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Definetely get rid of the GS Stripes...I actually prefer that 35th scoop fill-in you've already got. Apparently I'm the only one..ha!
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I think the manta will make it look better.
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I have the stripe so im gonna vote for the manta.
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 06:04 AM
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haha manta is very popular, but i meant should i add the manta to the current set up, so i would have both.

and here are a few other pics for the guy that asked


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i dont think it would look that great with the stripe in the middle of the ram air, and the manta stripe. it would probably be origional, but i dont hink it would be that great of a look IMHO.
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Go for the manta and lose the GS stripes.
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