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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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Default Checkered Blackbird Stripes

Hey guys. I'm trying to do a few things to the Trans Am to set it apart from any other WS6. It's NBM and I have Anthracid Torque Thrust M wheels on it right now (charcoal ish color). Basically I just want some feedback on what you think would look the best. I've been tossing around the idea of some blackbird stripes lately.

If I were to go blackbird stripes they would be a dark metallic grey to match the wheels, and either be the traditional style (top) or checkered style (bottom). What do you guys think? Vote!
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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crap....all that and i didnt post the link. here you go

http://fourthcircledesigns.com/produ...products_id=52
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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i like the checkers
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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no checkers

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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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I liked the pinstripe ones, solid all the way up, not much into the checkered flag look, it's not a stock car.
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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I don't like the way those checkered ones look in person. They just don't look right
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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Ghost Flames!! Woot!
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One idea for you....have you thought about doing stripes along the top of the scoops and possibly make them checkered? I think that would look pretty badass
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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yeah i've thought about quite a few things and decided that if im going to do anything that it will have to be subtle. you know, something that doesnt scream I HAVE STRIPES!!!! every time you approach in on the road. i think its pretty hard to hate the normal old pinstripe ones but thought i'd see if anyone cared for the checkered ones. does anyone know how dark the charcoal metallic is by any chance? im struggling getting things to match my TTM's. I went out and bought some new duplicolor paint so I could color match my caliper brackets to my wheels, and of course once i sprayed it, its way darker.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 01 Red WS6
I don't like the way those checkered ones look in person. They just don't look right
i saw your car once at a car show didnt you have those on the outside and inside of the scoops
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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+1 for "stock appearing"
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by ramairracer
i saw your car once at a car show didnt you have those on the outside and inside of the scoops
Not those, mine are a lot different than the ones this guy is talking about. I had mine custom made and the inside ones are normal stripes.
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 07:21 AM
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well I tend to like the checkered stripes .... here
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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haha traditional and checkered are tied right now. im thinkin i'm going to do the traditional ones. what do you guys think....charcoal front bird overlay, charcoal black bird stripes, !sidemolding, charcoal CETA, gloss black calipers and charcoal emblems/brackets, anthracite TTM's.....HAWT?! also does anyone know if theres blackbird stripes that go on the spoiler too?
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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either way I thing it will look good... I would go with checkers to be different
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 10:21 AM
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I voted Checker'd, plus thats my car in the bottom on the website Look familiar?


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my vote is for the checkers....and a rear spoiler one!!!! But then again im partial to them haha

I wanted the rear ones to carry the look through the rest of the car

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^^^^^ what are these Rear Wing stripes called?
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^^^^^ what are these Rear Wing stripes called?
I dont know...custom

Had a local graphics shop stencil it out and scan it in. They are a bitch to put on because of the way it kinda twists. They tried twice before it went on smooth. But also the guy puttin them on was a noob sooo. If somebody is interested in getting a set they should be in his computer and im sure you could get a set.
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