Racing stripes on model 3?

[vi5hnuu]

So I’m tending to agree with everyone’s feedback but how about something more subtle like a hash mark on the fender?

Newly Done Hash Marks with Plasti Dip

all I had to do was decide on a design (even stripes or uneven, full fender length or stopping mid-fender, etc.), mask out the shape I decided on for my stripes, and then spray my plasti dip


my stripes were parallel to one of the lines on the end of the headlight, and the end of the stripes were masked off by extending a line from inside the headlights as reference with tape


also dipped in black are the side markers and front emblem if anyone noticed


unfortunately I took these pictures before I put on a set of $9 center cap covers that finally arrived

 

[sandange]

nicely done

 

[ttp3]

Did you do it? I want one or two wide orange stripes on the hood and trunk. I am still looking for the "rules" so I can explain the rationale. I guess they are originally for racing in Europe where right and left hand drive cars were mixed to pull people out of a flaming vehicle faster.

 

[BluestarE3]

Did you do it? I want one or two wide orange stripes on the hood and trunk. I am still looking for the "rules" so I can explain the rationale. I guess they are originally for racing in Europe where right and left hand drive cars were mixed to pull people out of a flaming vehicle faster.

Racing stripe - Wikipedia

 

[run-the-joules]

With the Tesla brand's long, long association with racing as well as their hardcore motorsport pedigree, I think it's perfectly appropriate.

 

[muleferg]

 

[Jdlee34]

Racing stripes definitely will make the car go faster. 0-60 in under 2.5 secs. 1/4 miles under 10 sec.

 

[CharleyBC]

Racing stripes definitely will make the car go faster. 0-60 in under 2.5 secs. 1/4 miles under 10 sec.

Yeah, a friend of mine used to call them "go-faster stripes."

 

[Candleflame]

Racing stripes definitely will make the car go faster. 0-60 in under 2.5 secs. 1/4 miles under 10 sec.

i think racing stripes look stupid but a low contrast (i.e. grey on black) strip would probs look quite good on the model 3 as it elongates the duck beak slightly...

 

[M3PLRD]

Not a big fan of aftermarket stripes. That having been said I believe the Model 3 can carry them better than a lot of other cars.

 

[ttp3]

Which is better?

 

[TSportline]

Red Multi-Coat Performance Tesla Model 3 with Racing Stripes, Carbon Fiber Sport Package, and 20" TSS Flow Forged Wheels in Matte Black

 

[SpigoT]

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I love the idea of hash marks, but is it a rip off of MOPAR?

 

[adhoc]

View attachment 515401 View attachment 515399 Which is better?

your grand sport fender stripes (top shot)
are too far aft & backwards?

 

[adrianp89]

The hashmark is a straight Mopar rip off.

 

[Rothgarr]

This thread makes me want to load up Forza Motorsports again, just to paint cars. I used to spend more time making designs than actually racing.

I made a Spinal Tap design using nothing but circles and squares and stuff and I'm not ashamed to admit that it looked freakin awesome.

 

[Dan203]

This mod should make the car go faster. Assuming those rockets are working.

More likely it would just rip the roof off.

 

[SpigoT]

The hashmark is a straight Mopar rip off.

I’m not convinced. I’ve seen some sick Shelby Cobras that had them. I remember reading a long time ago that it was a racing thing. So timers could identify team cars that were painted the same. Idk. It looks rad though.

 

[MightyThings]

Lots of talk, where are all the people making their cars look different??

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The day after I did it I ended up at a supercharger with nothing but red Model 3's and S's

-Randy

Love the homage to Lightning McQueen.

 

[FFR6288]

I’m not convinced. I’ve seen some sick Shelby Cobras that had them. I remember reading a long time ago that it was a racing thing. So timers could identify team cars that were painted the same. Idk. It looks rad though.

Like this?