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Racing stripes on model 3?
- Thread starter Spook2345
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You do know the reason for Racing Stripes is that until the 1960s, in international automobile racing, the color of the car and the stripe IDed the country the car was fromWill "racing stripes" make it faster?
USA was White with Blue stripe, with Blue with a White stripe was an alternate
Green - British (Hence British Racing Green)
Red - Italy (was originally Germany if I remember right)
White/Red Japan
Silver - Germany (why the MB race cars are still silver)
EDIT:
Racing stripe - Wikipedia
MightyThings
Member
I think a fun way to do stripes on an electric vehicle would be to do them as lightening bolts. Some very quirk and dirty mockups for inspiration.
nice, I was thinking a flame job would add the most speed but lightning bolts are faster!
Dan203
Active Member
GreenHokie
Member
Actually, I really like the look of this one shown below from Tsportline.
Seriously thinking about doing this for my vehicle. However, my paint color is Pearl White.
What do you guys/gals think? If I do the exact same shape/size as shown below, what colors would you use on Pearl White?
I'm thinking either one of the following patterns:
1. blue as the center (just like what shown below), but with red on the sides, or
2. red as the center color and blue on the two sides.
Thoughts?
Seriously thinking about doing this for my vehicle. However, my paint color is Pearl White.
What do you guys/gals think? If I do the exact same shape/size as shown below, what colors would you use on Pearl White?
I'm thinking either one of the following patterns:
1. blue as the center (just like what shown below), but with red on the sides, or
2. red as the center color and blue on the two sides.
Thoughts?
JasonR67
Member
Red spoilers: the HP effect only stacks for the first 3.. After that the HP gain is halved.
Dan203
Active Member
WarEagleX
Member
I saw 24" spinning chrome rims on a BMW M3 once. I equate that with racing stripes on a Model 3. BUT, if you do, make sure to bolt on a loud muffler, and a huge rear spoiler to complete the effect.
MightyThings
Member
Actually, I really like the look of this one shown below from Tsportline.
Seriously thinking about doing this for my vehicle. However, my paint color is Pearl White.
What do you guys/gals think? If I do the exact same shape/size as shown below, what colors would you use on Pearl White?
I'm thinking either one of the following patterns:
1. blue as the center (just like what shown below), but with red on the sides, or
2. red as the center color and blue on the two sides.
Thoughts?
I like the Tsportline stripes, even if it does feel a like Faurrari to me. Maybe @ppower would be interested.
MightyThings
Member
Technically, both the red calibers and spoiler slow you down more, so they are probably negative HP.
Dan203
Active Member
Technically, both the red calibers and spoiler slow you down more, so they are probably negative HP.
If that's true then why do they increase the top speed when you add the package?
I like the Tsportline stripes, even if it does feel a like Faurrari to me. Maybe @ppower would be interested.
It does look like a Stradale. Imma pass though. Nice for somebody else to do.
israndy
Supercharger Hunter
When is someone going to do Speed Racer? Guess it would need a red interior.
What will be good on the CyberTruck?
I know this is an old post, but I found it informative. I found the following wiki article which talks specifically about this. Here is a link to the article for anyone interested, and also a snapshot of what @KG2V is specifically saying here:
