Should I put racing stripes on my grand prix?

Question

I'm about to get racing stripes on my 1999 red two-door Grand Prix GT. Should I get white or silver stripes, or maybe is it not a good idea at all?

Answer 1

just be aware that if they are vinyl stripes you are putting on, even if you get high dollar ones, they will crack from the heat and sun in a few years. I have a 95 Ford Probe with racing stripes, and because i didn't have a garage, they've been on for 3 years now and are cracking the entire length of the stripes. the vinyl will also discolor the paint so you will always have to have stripes to cover up the color difference. if i could go back, i would have saved that money towards some engine mods instead. if you do get them, be sure to have exact measurements for everything, from width and length to how far apart you want them. for your car, i would suggest stripes 10-12 inches wide set 6 inches apart, centered of course, and the full length of veh, even wrapping under the front/rear bumpers. good luck.

Answer 2

Stripes on a Grand Prix come on, No way kill the stripe idea.

Answer 3

I hope you have the torque to back up those ralley stripes, because otherwise the specialty paint might not be justified.

If you simply have to put ralley stripes on a late-model, high-production domestic car, get white to go with your red paint. You'd be respecting tradition--and silver would clash, anyways. :)

And remember, this is just my opinion. It's what you want that counts.

Answer 4

Actully, Stripes Dont look that bad, my dad had them on his Grand prix GTP and they look reallly nice, i got a few friends that have newer and older and the same year grand prix's and 3 of them have stripes and they look reallly nice

Answer 5

Racing stripes are a fad. They came back in hard when auto makers started remaking muscle cars from the late 60's. Mark it. You'll regret it later.

If you do end up getting them, check out what they look like close to the body color. Good luck.

Answer 6

I think the grand prix is sporty enough on its own.
I think the majority has spoken.
However, if thats what you like then go for it and dont look back.

Answer 7

Only if you think it will give you 100 horsepowers more. Keep it stock. Stripes are for cars that are meant to go fast.

Answer 8

forget racing stripes. go tu-tone.red on top black the bottom.its alot more original and its chip foose approved.

Answer 9

Nonono. If you like working on cars how about putting the money into the go! first - worry about the show! later.

Answer 10

If that is what you want GO FOR IT !!!Retro is where it's at so if you want it I say GO FOR IT!!! Flip a coin as both wuold look good on it