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I think racing stripes, when done right, can add alot to a vehicle's esthetics. WHEN DONE RIGHT is the key phrase. The offset-blaze-yellow stripes are ugly on any car. The stripes on the Viper GT-S are sweet. For our car, I think if you keep the stripe color in the same ballpark as the paint color and try to follow the curves of the car somewhat ie:not just 2 straight stripes, you'd be in business. For example: charcoal or denim-blue colored stripes on silver, "dark" silver on dark blue, a conservative gold on dark green... no yellows, whites, etc!! Red should be left alone, except maybe for some light pinstriping. The color usually speaks for itself. My .02$, obviously!

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Eric B.
Ottawa, ON, Canada
98 Mystique V6 5spd.
Toreador Red
Modified Airbox
Cool Blue bulbs
Homemade solid brass shifter knob
CD and other stuff to come!