Stripes And Bulge Stickers On Non Gt's

[svo347]

Originally Posted by Dez

but in this case its a bloddy stock 6 with GT badging. just think of the commodore drivers blowing this thing away, and what they'll think of a GT. lol

Let em have their fantasy's, Cause when they do end up next to the real deal, $hit me are they gonna get a very rude shock.

[Jamie XR6]

Originally Posted by svo347

Let em have their fantasy's, Cause when they do end up next to the real deal, $hit me are they gonna get a very rude shock.

Then they will just claim that particular GT "must of been modified"

our_blue_xr6, you never mentioned how his claims were met by the other forum members.

Did they believe him or did they laugh at him?

[cogdoc]

Satin knickers........how did you know?

[FPV GT]

Originally Posted by cogdoc

Not trying to **** you off Paul, and I hear you totally. Hell I just need to get back to minding my own business, that red 6pack with the full kit was a bit too much. Shame on Ford for supplying the parts!

Hey Greg, Its okay, I didn't even think that for a sec.

One thing we are all individuals and our taste's differ, that's what makes the world tick, pity if everyone drove white cars only.
I would assume that we are all above getting upset over trivial things, when there is other really serious shit going on, thats why the forums succeed.

It is my mission in life to laugh and smile as much as I can, and I find things like this Filarious

Regards

Paul....... my ribs hurt from from laughing.

[Dez]

Originally Posted by our_blue_xr6

yeah, lol, I read in another thread last nite about some guy who blew away a fpv-gt with his holden I6, maybe it was this one

holden makes an inline 6 now? lol

[Jamie XR6]

Originally Posted by Dez

holden makes an inline 6 now? lol

Maybe that's why it was so fast

[SB076]

Originally Posted by Quasi

Seems there are a lot of the upper crust have gotten their satin knickers in a twist because a few peasants dressed up their poverty pack V8s.

Hey what I wear is for comfort and comfort alone. No its doesn't faze me what people do to there cars, I have seen some XR 8's with bulge stickers and they look good. Must admit I am not really a fan of calling something by a different name. The pics with the XT Falcon with GT marked on the side isn't to my taste but, I didn't buy the car so the owner is entitled to do what ever they please.

[Falcon Coupe]

Originally Posted by Jamie XR6

It's only been on here that I get the occasional sook mumbling something about should only be on GT's. Just because I chose to ignore them it doens't mean that they are intitled to their own opinon.
What it comes done to in the end it it's my car and I'll do whatever I want to it.

Contrary to you're belief, others are entitled to an opinion, the issue is not if the stripes look good (as they do on your car) the issue is, they do not deserve to be there.
If Ford bought out XR6 t's with their own custom stipes different to GT's would it be ok for all GT, N/A XR 6 and XT owners to copy them ? i think that would take something away from the original model.

If people can be bothered, can they please post any photos they can find of cars in this category (fake GT's, non-fords with ford bonnets, stripes, body kits, etc).

To tell you the truth i'd LOVE to see a Lancer with an XR8/GT bonnet on it !
(Only for laughs).


Cheers,

-MattyJ

[Jamie XR6]

Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

Contrary to you're belief, others are entitled to an opinion, the issue is not if the stripes look good (as they do on your car) the issue is, they do not deserve to be there.
If Ford bought out XR6 t's with their own custom stipes different to GT's would it be ok for all GT, N/A XR 6 and XT owners to copy them ? i think that would take something away from the original model.

Actually I did mean that people are entitled to their opinion, of course they are, that's what makes the world fun. I unfortunately, was typing fast and made the error that made it look like they don't. By the time I realised what I'd said, it was too late to edit the post.

I personnally couldn't care less if people put stripes running up the doors and over the roof, it's their car and they can do what they like to it. I hardly see me putting stripes on the car taking anything away from the original model (which ever one that may be). The car is not trying to be anything else but a XR6T with stripes.

[Jamie XR6]

Originally Posted by MattyJ

To tell you the truth i'd LOVE to see a Lancer with an XR8/GT bonnet on it !
(Only for laughs).


Cheers,

-MattyJ

I've seen the new Monaro bonnet on a Commodore wagon.

[SB076]

There is a yellow VZ Monaro at Booran Holden (Dandenong Vic) with Mk II GT stripes. MattyJ I will try to get some pics.

[JG3282]

Recently seen a white XF with a bonnet bulge and also an AU [yep I had to look several times] with full GT body kit, bulge and stripes

[Jamie XR6]

Originally Posted by SB076

There is a yellow VZ Monaro at Booran Holden (Dandenong Vic) with Mk II GT stripes. MattyJ I will try to get some pics.

It would be interesting to find out who put the stripes on, a customer or the dealership.

[cogdoc]

Well good on Ford for bringing back the stripes from the former GT legends. Who would have thought they would be so popular. Fact of the matter is that the car is either a true GT or it isn't. It seems the stripes will be overdone, but only until the next fad. It will hurt to see the ricers copy it, or perhaps they of all people have some taste?

Pulled into the servo at Beresfield late last night...in comes what I thought to be (at a quick glance) a Citric GT. On getting out the car for a closer look it was none other than an XR6 with the GT stripes, with 'GT' written in them

so I took some pics, haven't downloaded them yet. The tosser thought I was admiring his car : instead of laughing at him.

[Rodp]

Ha! Went past an unmarked XR8 chaser, white with orange GT stripes! :P

[GRNKPR]

each to their own if you want them have em and if dont ,dont its not your car so dont worry

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by cogdoc

Well good on Ford for bringing back the stripes from the former GT legends. Who would have thought they would be so popular. Fact of the matter is that the car is either a true GT or it isn't. It seems the stripes will be overdone, but only until the next fad. It will hurt to see the ricers copy it, or perhaps they of all people have some taste?

There is a Purple WRX here which has Orange GT Stripes. And a cannon. :

[Full Noise]

Originally Posted by SB076

There is a yellow VZ Monaro at Booran Holden (Dandenong Vic) with Mk II GT stripes. MattyJ I will try to get some pics.

I saw that thing a few weeks ago. it was parked next to the entrance with the back wheels up on ramps. tell you the truth I'd forgotten all about it. It just goes to show what lengths some manufactures will go to, to make a car look good.

I'd say that the dealer put them on as the car appeared to be new. :

Cheers, Danny

[GlennBA]

i had pictures on this computer of a VT commodore painted in citric acid with black gt stripes. I'll try find them and post them later. Looked sh1t by the way. ;)

[BA V8 5.4Ltr]

Buldge on a V8 not a 6! stripes dont bother me

[NAK302]

everyone to their own. but we'll know when we get our silhouette with orange striped GT later in the year, that we have the REAL thing.

[Trevor 57]

Should NOT be done - end of statement!!!!!

[Rmyers]

I'm putting a BA bonnet bulge on my EA and stuffed if i'm gunna listen to all the BA V8 purists who think it's wrong. Some people act as if a bonnet bulge is a copyright symbol of the V8's and that nobody without one is allowed to use it. I can understand why putting GT badges on a non-gt would be wrong (as the GT name is actually a symbol of what the car is), but as for body kits, stripes etc, it shouldn't be looked down upon if someone wants to make there car look a certain way. That's just my opinion anyways...

[bailey04]

Saw some good ones today...

A black XR6T ute with silver stripes and bonnet bulge... But this isn't too bad the next one is a disgrace..
A purple XR8 ute with orange strips and GT badges on the side and rear.. I at least thought you would but Pursuit on the side not GT if you knew anything about Ford at all.... out:

Such a disgrace.. But each to there own.. I don't think anything but the 8's should have the bonnet bulge and nothing but the FPV cars should be able to have stripes.. But hey, thats my 2 cents..

[Shonky]

The only circumstance in which a non-FPV vehicle can wear stripes, is if it is modified to the extent that it can beat a GT.

eg: The Minginator could get away with it.

Standard XT / XR-6 / XR-6T / XR-8 can not.

MY OPINION ONLY... I DO NOT WANT TO BE FLAMED...

[GT BLOKE]

No GT, No stripes!!

It's a bit like all the VT exec's with Clubsport body kits or fake EB / EL GT's. Every one knows they're not real and 9 out of 10 look dodgy.

But hey, that's just my opinion. Your car, your money you do what you want to it.

[carratt]

I'm putting a BA bonnet bulge on my EA and stuffed if i'm gunna listen to all the BA V8 purists who think it's wrong

mate, there's a EA going around Canberra with a bonnet buldge and it looks bloody schmick

[XA-Coupe]

Originally Posted by Young 'un

The only circumstance in which a non-FPV vehicle can wear stripes, is if it is modified to the extent that it can beat a GT.

Standard XT / XR-6 / XR-6T / XR-8 can not.
..

My XR8 is pretty standard and it can beat most standard GTs ( down the 1/4 at least ) so where does that leave me ??? :

People get way too wound up over this sort of stuff.. just like tickford wings ... who really cares ??