Styling New wheels/decals on my 100hp?? (mockup)
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Styling New wheels/decals on my 100hp?? (mockup)
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Looks well.
I like the decals. However the dark wheels on a cheeky red looks a bit dull.
Not normally one for fashion but like the trend for having the wing mirrors a contrasting colour.
Maybe try just changing the wing mirrors to White and/or add a red pinstripe around the rim
Then again fashion is a personal thing. Just do what makes you happy.
Not normally one for fashion but like the trend for having the wing mirrors a contrasting colour.
Maybe try just changing the wing mirrors to White and/or add a red pinstripe around the rim
Then again fashion is a personal thing. Just do what makes you happy.
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Like this or maybe even some Bling
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The anthracite grey wheels look good. Gild is different in a good way.
IMO. black with red body is too dark and will always need cleaning. You can get the stripes done by any van graphics company. They print onto transfer vinyl so it's easy to fit or remove.
IMO. black with red body is too dark and will always need cleaning. You can get the stripes done by any van graphics company. They print onto transfer vinyl so it's easy to fit or remove.
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Agreed, the gold is a bit "Subaru WRX, spotty teenager".
I'm thinking of using Plastic Dip paint on the wheels instead of fully committing to a new (permanent) colour
I'm thinking of using Plastic Dip paint on the wheels instead of fully committing to a new (permanent) colour
Personally, i would not darken the bottom of the car, it gives the bottom less 'body' (as we say in dutch), and will make it look high on its wheels. A silver striping might also do the trick, maybe combined with something checkered at the end if you do not want it to be too Abarth?
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Higher spec suspension yes, but lowering? Please no. It will ruin a great car.
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Lowering does come with it's own 'challenges' for sure but it is a car, from an aesthetic point of view at least, that screams out to be lowered quite considerably.
If you fit quality components and have it appropriately set up I don't see how you could ruin the car. In fact you'd be hard pressed to make the rear suspension any worse than OE. The only restraints are financial really.
Horses for courses, just my opinion, and slight immaturity. I don't know why but there's nothing quite like a fat little rorty Italian to make one smile...
If you fit quality components and have it appropriately set up I don't see how you could ruin the car. In fact you'd be hard pressed to make the rear suspension any worse than OE. The only restraints are financial really.
Horses for courses, just my opinion, and slight immaturity. I don't know why but there's nothing quite like a fat little rorty Italian to make one smile...
Always liked the look of the RS 1600i decals
http://www.swapmeetmodels.co.uk/images/20090225134910-4995-ford-escort-black.jpg
Don't forget to inform your insurance company.
No idea these days but it was +25% many years ago for a go faster stripe
http://www.swapmeetmodels.co.uk/images/20090225134910-4995-ford-escort-black.jpg
Don't forget to inform your insurance company.
No idea these days but it was +25% many years ago for a go faster stripe
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Lowering does come with it's own 'challenges' for sure but it is a car, from an aesthetic point of view at least, that screams out to be lowered quite considerably.
If you fit quality components and have it appropriately set up I don't see how you could ruin the car. In fact you'd be hard pressed to make the rear suspension any worse than OE. The only restraints are financial really.
Horses for courses, just my opinion, and slight immaturity. I don't know why but there's nothing quite like a fat little rorty Italian to make one smile...
Suspension Upgrade, Yes (eventually).
Lowering? maybe not, cant be arsed messing about with caster and camber
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Lowering a Panda will worsen the already only adequate ride. Its a light car with heavy suspension parts resolved to some extent with longer wheel travel. reducing wheel movement will have it bouncing from bump to bump.
A full airbag kit would drop it for showing but costs are high and only the most costly systems avoid spoiling the handling.
Air springs should be perfect minimal damping needed, built in rising rate, but unless each wheel is isolated they feed into each other and cause the car to ride like a boat.
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Generally I hate things that have been messes about... but I think that looks tasteful and cool and it won't make it unsaleable. Nice one.
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I'm with Peter on this one (i.e. generally hate mods to nice cars) but the black stripe with the grey wheels looks good/subtle - black wheels look way too bling/cheapen the look of the car imo..
