Would pinstripes look good on a 996?
09-14-2009, 06:33 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Would pinstripes look good on a 996?
I'd like to do something to my car, '02 C4S, seal grey, to make it look a bit more distinctive and was thinking about subtle pinstripes. Not sure if that would look good, downright butt-ugly or somewhere in between.
Traditionally pinstripes follow the creases in the body, but the 996 is so smooth I'm not sure it would work. If I did it, it would have to be a subtle color or two, possibly darker grey with black. Maybe a hint of red as I have red Schroth harnesses on black GT3 seats.
Comments and especially pictures are welcome.
Traditionally pinstripes follow the creases in the body, but the 996 is so smooth I'm not sure it would work. If I did it, it would have to be a subtle color or two, possibly darker grey with black. Maybe a hint of red as I have red Schroth harnesses on black GT3 seats.
Comments and especially pictures are welcome.
09-14-2009, 07:11 PM
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Did you see Rides last night (I think it was a rerun) where they were painting the cars? The pinstrip dude said no car wouldn't benefit from pin stripes. When he sees a car without pinstripes he sees a pair of shoes with no laces or a suit without (something). When he was saying that I was also wondering "what the heck would a 996 look like with pinstripes?" I can't imagine it looking better. To your point about no lines to follow. I too would love to see pics but I don't think I would ever go with pinstripes.
09-14-2009, 07:16 PM
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Everybody has their own opinion, but personally, I'd never put pinstripes on a 996. I see it doing more harm than good to the wonderful curves of the body. That being said, it's your car, and if you like it, then go for it!
09-14-2009, 08:24 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Did you see Rides last night (I think it was a rerun) where they were painting the cars? The pinstrip dude said no car wouldn't benefit from pin stripes. When he sees a car without pinstripes he sees a pair of shoes with no laces or a suit without (something). When he was saying that I was also wondering "what the heck would a 996 look like with pinstripes?" I can't imagine it looking better. To your point about no lines to follow. I too would love to see pics but I don't think I would ever go with pinstripes.
So far the opinions are similar to mine, I just can't see a 996 looking good in pinstripes.
Someone has got to have some pics!
09-14-2009, 09:07 PM
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I'd have to go with NO! I really cant think of any modern car that a pinstripe looks good on.
And Seal grey is an awesome color! Wish my 996 was SG, my Boxster S was.
And Seal grey is an awesome color! Wish my 996 was SG, my Boxster S was.
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