Is a factory stripe package worth it?
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From: Alexandria, Louisiana
Re: Is a factory stripe package worth it?
Originally Posted by 5thgen69camaro
I always thought that combo looked good.
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From: Cincinnati, OH
Re: Is a factory stripe package worth it?
Originally Posted by Joe K. 96 Zeee!!
Yellow w/ black stripes, baby!! They wouldn't have to twist my arm much at all!!
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From: northeast Miss.
Re: Is a factory stripe package worth it?
Originally Posted by Capn Pete
Sign me up for black w/silver stripes!! 
(hmmm, where have I seen that color combo before???
).
But yeah, PAINTED would be so much better than decals!
(hmmm, where have I seen that color combo before???
).But yeah, PAINTED would be so much better than decals!
"Yeah. I'll have what the Cap'n ordered ma'am...."
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From: Albany, NY
Re: Is a factory stripe package worth it?
Originally Posted by jg95z28
I think I'd rather have the stripes be vinyl. That way after a few years if your tastes change, you can change them or simply remove them without having to repaint the car.
(This is coming from a guy with a Camaro that has painted stripes. )
(This is coming from a guy with a Camaro that has painted stripes.
)for what the vinyl cost ($250ish if I remember right) it wouldn't be too much more for the paint with less problems like vinyl fade or peel.
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From: Chicagoland, IL www.5thGen.org
Re: Is a factory stripe package worth it?
I'd like to see some stripe packages offered, but if it happened I think it would be out of GM Accessories as vinyl stripes, dealer installed.
Painting stripes at the factory is a big big job.
Ask Scott how much Ste Therese liked the two-tone '93 Pace Car.
Painting stripes at the factory is a big big job.
Ask Scott how much Ste Therese liked the two-tone '93 Pace Car.
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From: Osan S Korea
Re: Is a factory stripe package worth it?
Painted!!! Make it line up, there is a certain Ford GT that has uneven stripes and it make me laugh when I see the sold sticker on it. 190k still won't buy quality from Ford. Sh*t I drive one. Arggg.
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From: Wichita, Kansas
Re: Is a factory stripe package worth it?
Yup, I'd have to agree on wanting painted stripes as an option instead of the decals. If it came down to it, I'd go without the decals and get them painted on after it left the lot.
I wouldn't lose to much sleep over it as it wouldn't be that big of a deal to find a shop to do a reasonably priced quality job. A buddy of mine got blue stripes painted on his white 06 Mustang GT because he didn't like the style (or material!) of the optional decals from the factory. I think it was around $400. It's an extremely nice job, looks factory, & contrasts very nicely with his blue with white stripes 65 Mustang
..............jeez, I can't believe I gave a compliment to a Mustang......I feel so cheap and dirty!!
I wouldn't lose to much sleep over it as it wouldn't be that big of a deal to find a shop to do a reasonably priced quality job. A buddy of mine got blue stripes painted on his white 06 Mustang GT because he didn't like the style (or material!) of the optional decals from the factory. I think it was around $400. It's an extremely nice job, looks factory, & contrasts very nicely with his blue with white stripes 65 Mustang
..............jeez, I can't believe I gave a compliment to a Mustang......I feel so cheap and dirty!!
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From: Southern NJ
Re: Is a factory stripe package worth it?
Originally Posted by Ron78Z&01SS
..............jeez, I can't believe I gave a compliment to a Mustang......I feel so cheap and dirty!!
You complimented the paintjob ON the Mustang. Not the car itself.
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From: Osan S Korea
Re: Is a factory stripe package worth it?
Originally Posted by RussStang
Could a painted stripe option actually only cost $495? I would think Chevy would charge a lot more than that for it.
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From: Exton, Pennsylvania
Re: Is a factory stripe package worth it?
Originally Posted by CCoop8830
The crooked strips on the Ford GT cost 5k so it could be anywhere. Did I mention the fact that the 166k car marked up to 186k has crooked strips? WTF? Thats Ford for you.
