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View Poll Results: Which one should I do?
None, just the rims and lowered 42 79.25%
Ford Racing Decal down the side 2 3.77%
Orange MKII GT Stripes 3 5.66%
Orange MK1 GT Stripes 4 7.55%
Just dump it on stockies! 2 3.77%
Voters: 53. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 14-08-2005, 11:34 PM   #1
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Default Help! What to do?

Hey guys I really can't decide with what to do with my car. I'm pretty much definate that I want it to be lowered and have AMG Quakes, but I wanted something else to set it apart from the rest. So here's a few chops and I hope you guys can help me by voting which one you think I should go for.

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Old 14-08-2005, 11:38 PM   #2
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Stripes certainly are my cup of Tetley. Not to mention you'd have every BA purist on you every time you logged on! :.

Go the rims and lowering first up, you may find it looks subtle and clean and like it as it is.
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Old 14-08-2005, 11:44 PM   #3
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please no stripes.. they look terrible on anything besides a BA FPV V8, let alone a non BA. Lower it on the quakes.
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Old 15-08-2005, 12:45 AM   #4
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the stripes look great but it would look better with the ba mkl stripes instead
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Old 15-08-2005, 12:59 AM   #5
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why not buy some rims that arnt on special at your local bob jane tmart??
its funny i think
if a rim goes on special in say 18".. everyone who wants some 18s gets them.. so suddenly theres 30 VLs and with the same wheels..

try some different rims matey.. ull be envied coz they are original.. not coz they are the cheapest..

other than that.. if they are ur fav rim.. lowered with wheels is the way 2 go
leave the GT stripes to the GTs
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Old 15-08-2005, 01:11 AM   #6
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Go the rims and lowering ,
every man and their dog are putting stripes on their cars,(everything from commodores to dattos).
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Old 15-08-2005, 05:13 AM   #7
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For the love of god please don't do the Ford Racing decal. I reckon the stripes would look grousse, but that's just me.
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Old 15-08-2005, 08:33 AM   #8
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mate its your preference
i like the stripes but you get the whingers who'll say other wise.
dont get the ford racing logo its crap full stop
the rims suit well, whether they are on every 2nd falcon or not they still look good especially when the car is lowered towards the earth,and the rims may be cheap but who really gives a toss.

do it for you not cause we say its cool or not.
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Old 15-08-2005, 09:51 AM   #9
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if you like stripes put em on. you can always peel them off if you decide later you dont like them. Stripes are an easy DIY item.

I think the orange is too much though. doesnt really look right with a darker silver either. Maybe photoshop up some stripes in a lighter or darker silver or black, see how they look.
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Old 15-08-2005, 11:12 AM   #10
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Just lowered with the rims, will look better than any stripes or stickers will...
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Old 15-08-2005, 11:32 AM   #11
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Lowered with the rims - that'll looks sweet.

You could try a silver stripe set (the same colour as the BA silver stripe) it might set of well against the gunmetal.
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Old 15-08-2005, 01:14 PM   #12
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yeah Pully is right go the silver stripes on gunmetal. Why not try the Le mans stripes over bonnet roof and boot. Personally not too keen on those rims or the severe lowering. But hey it's up to you.
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Old 15-08-2005, 01:54 PM   #13
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On it's guts with mags will be sweet!
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Old 15-08-2005, 02:16 PM   #14
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Just lowered on the rims will look best I reckon but definately stay away from the Ford Racing decal
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Old 15-08-2005, 03:39 PM   #15
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Not a bad choice of rim. The quake wheel is a popular choice for a pre au falcon and they do look ok. I had some on Ef fairmont Ghia. Among the wheels that are avaliable in the correct offsett they still look the part. There isnt a huge range avaliable. The Roh Drift R is alson a smart looking wheel with a nice dish. Suppose it depends on what the budget alloys.
Its only the 17"s that are advertised in the Bob Jane current catalogue not the 18's so as someone mentioned they rnt on your car cause they r on specail cause there not.
And for the stripes or decals...if anything...go the stripes.
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Old 15-08-2005, 05:55 PM   #16
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how about clear side indicators to start with?
then some rims, import some if you have to.
lower it.
how about a SUNROOF?
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Old 15-08-2005, 06:16 PM   #17
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No stripes, no decals. I would lower it, nice set of wheels and a series 2 el xr8 body kit.
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Old 15-08-2005, 07:08 PM   #18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HOON69
do it for you not cause we say its cool or not.
i totally agree, build the car for you, not your mates, and certainly not for us, your the one that has to drive it everyday, make yourself happy!!

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Old 15-08-2005, 08:03 PM   #19
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keep it clean for sure, no stripes or decals.....poll results say it all...
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