Gun Oil Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I have my 08' Vert on order and the one thing that still really bugs me is the short sighted-ness of Ford & Shelby to not offer Hood & Decklid stripe options for Vert's.... What is the general feeling of them being added after the fact? I am really thinking about having a set painted on after the fact, but thought I would "test the water" to see what others think about this... I have a red vert, with Satin Silver lower stripes on order....I think the Satin Silver uppers would look pretty wicked! :snake: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I also wanted them at first, but after getting the car the stripeless has really grown on me. I have seen verts with the stripes, and they all look good. It just has fallen down on my mod list for now. I'm sure I'd love them if I do eventually go that route...can't really go wrong with some classic racing stripes. Now that I think about it, I've really been liking the SS stripes lately. Black on red with tinted lights...looks bad ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonW Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I suppose that if you're a member of "the car is going to be a collectible and I don't want to mod it" school, I'd leave it alone. If you're not a member of that group, and you want stripes, then by all means do it. If you decide to sell the car on down the road, the non-factory stripes might deter the purists from buying it. Others probably won't care. You could always do them in vinyl. That way they could be removed, and they will match the vinyl rocker stripes. It all depends on your take on it and the depth of your wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 i didnt order a convert in 07 because i wanted the car to have stripes, but this year i have ordered 2 converts because i could get stripes (Good ole Red Stripe Package) :happy feet: If you want stripes put them on, its your car who cares what others think michael morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipwright Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 I own an 08 Grabber Vert with black lower door stripes, it's my intention to wait a year and then probably have black stripes painted on (to OEM spec's), if nothing else to tone down the bright colour. Besides a Grabber Vert with black stripes would match very well with the black rocker panels, front splitter, rear valance and hood heat extractors giving it a neat and clean look. My advice is to wait a while to see if you like the "stealth" look or the "in your face, scare the crap out of riced out import" look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 I like the stripes on the verts but I will go vinyl. That way they can be removed if wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Farmdog has put on the stripes with his vert. It looks good. I have the rockers only and really wanted a full stripe delete when i was shoping. I could easily enough remove them but they grew on me a little so I have left them. My opinion is the stripes on the vert look good. I like them on the coupe better because when the top is up there is no stripe but with the top down it's very cool looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 I don't drive me vert with the top up, so I never have that issue really. I have one rule for driving- the weather has to be nice enough....no rain driving. My car will never be rained on if I have a say....but I do LOVE the stripes on my vert....that is one reason I ordered the red stripe package- will be the only factory production gt500 vert with the stripes... :happy feet: If you want them though, just get em- eventually I will paint mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorjay Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 pretty sure there is another thread related to this - but I just HAD to have the stripes on mine, 08-GT500 white with blue stripes, but they factory wouldn't do it. Dealer ordered the stripe kit (vinyl ?) from Shelby and installed them a week after I picked up the car. One thing I noticed, was how much more the car gets noticed. ! When it was just a white vert I could pass local law enforcement with hardly a look - but with the blue stripes over the hood - man alive everytime I go by a cop, they watch me all the way past and I can see some looking over their shoulder to see the back of the car too. Anyone else out there seen a change in their 'noticability' with added stripes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2666 Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 These cars can certainly be beautiful without the stripes but for me the stripes and Shelby are synonomous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captdave Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I think the stripes make the GT500. If in 20 years you want the car back to stock just take them off and have the car repainted. CaptDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA CRUIZER Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Stripes are cool ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOWN Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I own an 08 Grabber Vert with black lower door stripes, it's my intention to wait a year and then probably have black stripes painted on (to OEM spec's), if nothing else to tone down the bright colour. Besides a Grabber Vert with black stripes would match very well with the black rocker panels, front splitter, rear valance and hood heat extractors giving it a need and clean look. My advice is to wait a while to see if you like the "stealth" look or the "in your face scare, the crap out of riced out import" look. ShipWright ConGrats on the Grabber Orange GT500 Vert they are awesome looking. For what it worth I have a 08 GT Mustang and had the stripes painted on and they look Bad a##. I have the cloth top and they are so much better looking and blacker than the other. here is the procees for my GT painted on stripes, http://forum.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14925 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstrong Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I own an Alloy Vert with Tungsten stripes. I had the over the top stripes painted on after. I think the stripes help make the car. I also wonder if the Vert stripes were not offered because it is available with the 40th, SS, KR upgrades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstrong Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Here is another photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilman Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 These cars can certainly be beautiful without the stripes but for me the stripes and Shelby are synonomous. +1 Shelby = Stripes = Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captdave Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Can't say it enough, stripes make a Shelby. CaptDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08VISTA Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Can't say it enough, stripes make a Shelby. CaptDave I agree..The stripes complete the authenticity of the car...go vinyl...they can be removed later for "correctness" (although I would imagine they would leave a shadow over the original paint once removed) and vinyl can be replaced if it gets nicked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 It's your car, do you turns your crank.... I've got a black 'vert, and it looks totally sinister without stripes, and thats the way its staying. The Blues look good without as well, however, that being said, I like the red and white cars white stripes... Depends on the flavor, again, it your do what you want, and like a previous post said, if you go vinyl, you can always revert back... Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwilightChrome Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 +1 pro-stripe-add on for verts. I've sworn that once I get mine, I'll add them. I just really like the way they look. Yes, it's not "true to the 60's vert style" to do so, but f-it, it's what you like. I'd go painted-on ones, FWIW. That being said, the stripe add would probably fall behind in priority over a full Stage 2 after say 500-1000 miles of enjoying it pure stock in my case. Enjoy it either way! -TC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleX Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I had Satin Silver stripes put on my '08 Alloy 'vert. I don't have any pics yet as the weather still sucks here in SE Michigan! But very soon! ~DoubleX 2007 Tungsten Vert - Cancelled 2008 Alloy Vert Loaded - In my driveway 10/8/2007! :happy feet: 1997 CBR1100XX enjoying the company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 GT500 Convert Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 This is a great post! you helped me try and figure out what we are going to do. My Black/ Alloy vert shows up on the 27th to the dealer and I wanted them to order the stripe kit for the over the top but we are going to wait to see what it looks like in person as is. Can always be added later in vinyl and then removed if needed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneDoc Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 My opinion: I like the stripes. gives a more aggressive appearance. some people like stealthy look, but not me. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra2go Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 My Black/ Alloy vert shows up on the 27th to the dealer and I wanted them to order the stripe kit for the over the top but we are going to wait to see what it looks like in person as is. Hello ... I posted this pic in the Arrival topic ... I also have the same colour combo, with stripes added (except bumpers). Everyone forgive me for posting this again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUCKY DUCK Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hello ... I posted this pic in the Arrival topic ... I also have the same colour combo, with stripes added (except bumpers). Everyone forgive me for posting this again! I have black/alloy vert to which I was going to add stripes until I saw same on coupe, didn't like. My 2c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstrong Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 This is a great post! you helped me try and figure out what we are going to do. My Black/ Alloy vert shows up on the 27th to the dealer and I wanted them to order the stripe kit for the over the top but we are going to wait to see what it looks like in person as is. Can always be added later in vinyl and then removed if needed! Is it Ebony or Alloy you are getting? I have Alloy with Tungsten stripes. :happy feet: See earlier post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Saute Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 I went for the stripes very early on, and I'm glad I went vinyl. Now that it is being SS'd it'll have the stripes, just a different configuration and color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superchief Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 I have gone back and forth with this issue. Bottomline for me is I can always add them...vinyl .... but for now, I would like to keep a lower profile. I mean the stripes will attract attention for sure. My next mod will be the Ford Racing exhaust SGT, which will most likely screw up my lower profile statement! I call these good problems to have!! Enjoy your decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 GT500 Convert Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Is it Ebony or Alloy you are getting?I have Alloy with Tungsten stripes. :happy feet: See earlier post. We have the Alloy lower! Not sure on the over the top yet! My thinking is that we can add them in vinyl any time and remove if needed. I do like the Stealth look of the non striped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stsltd Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Probably the same as what the Coupes see, but before I had the stripes added, my car was very low key - now it seems to be a police car magent - always around, always keeping an eye on me - probably just my imagination but it sure seems that way Would not change them though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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