IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models
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Racing Stripe?

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Old 04-28-10, 06:22 PM
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I saw a isf blue with a a light gray stripe made from aerotect carbon fiber it had a 12 inch middle stripe and 2 pin stripes 1 inch wide. Any way i have a black is250 with carbon fiber emblems and pillars oh and interior wrap should i get this stripe? The stripe would be 11 inch middle and 1/2 inch pinstripes because aerotect offers foot wide sheets which i will get.
Old 04-28-10, 06:26 PM
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i say no, leave the stripes for the mustangs, camaros, vettes and vipers...
Old 04-28-10, 06:27 PM
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see you in the fail thread if you do!
Old 04-28-10, 06:28 PM
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like that? i say no. keep it clean. is-f is a different beast from the ISx50
Old 04-28-10, 06:47 PM
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Don't do it. Racing stripes won't flow well with the ISx50. Just leave it the way it is.
Old 04-28-10, 06:49 PM
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i dont think it would match on the IS F, much less the ISx50. its best to leave it as is.
Old 04-28-10, 06:53 PM
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Try it see if YOU like it. If not take it off
Old 04-28-10, 07:30 PM
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Not that I would Butttttttttttt

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DO IT, I WANT TO SEE IT!
Old 04-28-10, 07:39 PM
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i think it would look nice if the stripe isnt too obvious. i voted for matte black for your black car
Old 04-28-10, 07:51 PM
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Different isn't always good.
Old 04-28-10, 07:53 PM
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I think the matte could look pretty low-key and unique at the same time... if you're going to do it, you should definitely do that one.
Old 04-28-10, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by fknISC808
i say no, leave the stripes for the mustangs, camaros, vettes and vipers...
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Old 04-28-10, 08:31 PM
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I heard racing stripe giver your car an extra 30+ hp
Old 04-29-10, 03:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Initial_K
I heard racing stripe giver your car an extra 30+ hp
WOW im gonna put two stripes lol. I think you should try the matte and post some pics. Very curious to see how it would look. Whats the worst your just gonna have to take it off.
Old 04-29-10, 04:36 AM
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negative....you're in a lexus


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