Racing stripes on a CO Elise? - LotusTalk

dayton72 · 02-24-2009, 05:09 PM

Has anyone seen racing stripes on a Chrome Orange Elise other than black?

Just curious...I have been using my copy of "Need for Speed: Undercover" on the PS3 to try some designs

Bavarian Motorist · 02-24-2009, 05:09 PM

Gunmetal grey stripes look cool

dfa2100 · 02-24-2009, 05:11 PM

I vote for NFB stripes. Some other blue would probably be interesting as well... and interesting is probably an accurate description of what it would look like. But it's worth a gander.

dayton72 · 02-24-2009, 05:15 PM

I wonder if saffron or solar yellow would show up against the Orange?

Bavarian Motorist · 02-24-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dayton72

I wonder if saffron or solar yellow would show up against the Orange?

Dude... WTF?

Hello Kitty · 02-24-2009, 05:26 PM

How about NO STRIPES

dayton72 · 02-24-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

Dude... WTF?

HAHA - I was just thinking out loud. It would be something you wouldn't see every day

dayton72 · 02-24-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Hello Kitty

How about NO STRIPES

I like the simple look of no stripes too
but the Elise looks damn good with stripes

ChrisB · 02-24-2009, 05:37 PM

+1 on the NFB.

I've seen Laser Blue with Chrome Orange stripes, the reverse might also work, but it sure stands out!

The Solar yellow might be a nice subtle stripe, with thin white border stripes. Would have to see if that might turn out too subtle, though.

A burgundy metallic might also look good (Canyon Red or Bordeaux Red Pearl).

White would also work if you can get over the Dreamsicle image.

ChrisB · 02-24-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

Gunmetal grey stripes look cool

Dude... WTF?

dayton72 · 02-24-2009, 05:42 PM

shocked nobody has offered up the krypton green
the CO is loud enough - add the KG and the car would be radioactive

spectre · 02-24-2009, 05:43 PM

The gunmetal was a good one (metallic not matte), maybe a lighter silver.

I have seen one with the light blue club racer color that looked great with CO which I didn't know could work that nicely or a ghosted look with orange metallic and a thin color stripe to make it pop a bit. I really like seeing the flat car vs metallic stripe or the other way around.

dayton72 · 02-24-2009, 05:49 PM

Anyone ever seen one with a classic "Gulf" paint job?
(light blue with orange stripe?)

dayton72 · 02-24-2009, 05:55 PM

huh....how about that?
http://the-car-club.co.uk/Images/Pic...-Exige-400.jpg

RacyTracy · 02-24-2009, 06:14 PM

I was thinking 'Gulf' blue stripes also.....or NFB...or white with a black pinstripe border.....like Nemo.

Or what about matte chrome orange stripes?

Agent ONE · 02-24-2009, 06:36 PM

Get a stripe so wide it covers the whole car, I mean so crazy it covers every inch of the Orange so you don't see orange anymore. That would look great.

MattGold · 02-24-2009, 06:41 PM

Only thing I could stomach on a CO is Flat Black.

There's a CO Exige on the boards here with a nice Flat Black vinyl job on it... If I find it, I will post a link.

-M

Bavarian Motorist · 02-24-2009, 07:31 PM

I would just get one single 11" black center stripe. Kind of how my car is in my avatar but without the silver pinstripe...and get glossy black.

Black and orange go together as well as anything...a different style might give you the uniqueness you're looking for? That's what I did (obviously).

AnsisK · 02-24-2009, 08:01 PM

Some of those combos go against anything anyone has ever taught me about colour theory

Here are a couple picks:

Rainy Day Mimosa:

Muted Bermuda:

Une Jupe Jaune:

Some solid blues seen in Encore of What?

and Thursday:

Alright here's a more risky one, you might come off looking like a bad mango. Glenridding:

Remember, you're using vinyls made by an outside company, so they don't necessarily have to be Lotus-selected hues. This gives you options, so get creative.

Hope some of that helps!

MickOpalak · 02-24-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dayton72

shocked nobody has offered up the krypton green
the CO is loud enough - add the KG and the car would be radioactive

02-24-2009, 05:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
dayton72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 54	Racing stripes on a CO Elise? Has anyone seen racing stripes on a Chrome Orange Elise other than black? Just curious...I have been using my copy of "Need for Speed: Undercover" on the PS3 to try some designs

02-24-2009, 05:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,852	Gunmetal grey stripes look cool __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

02-24-2009, 05:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
dfa2100 Mors ab alto Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 1,040	I vote for NFB stripes. Some other blue would probably be interesting as well... and interesting is probably an accurate description of what it would look like. But it's worth a gander. __________________ Nightfall Blue, Biscuit Interior, Hardtop Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings...

02-24-2009, 05:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
ChrisB I'm Lovin' It! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 3,968 Images: 1	+1 on the NFB. I've seen Laser Blue with Chrome Orange stripes, the reverse might also work, but it sure stands out! The Solar yellow might be a nice subtle stripe, with thin white border stripes. Would have to see if that might turn out too subtle, though. A burgundy metallic might also look good (Canyon Red or Bordeaux Red Pearl). White would also work if you can get over the Dreamsicle image. __________________ '05 AR Mods: Stebel Nautilus horn; tesprit's rearview mirror; Custom Interior Pictures; PPF full front clam wrap

02-24-2009, 05:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
spectre the designer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 767	The gunmetal was a good one (metallic not matte), maybe a lighter silver. I have seen one with the light blue club racer color that looked great with CO which I didn't know could work that nicely or a ghosted look with orange metallic and a thin color stripe to make it pop a bit. I really like seeing the flat car vs metallic stripe or the other way around. __________________ 2008 Exige S 240 For Sale: 2005 stock shifter console and change holder. PM if your interested.

02-24-2009, 05:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
dayton72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 54	I wonder if saffron or solar yellow would show up against the Orange?

02-24-2009, 05:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hello Kitty Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 562	How about NO STRIPES

02-24-2009, 05:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
dayton72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 54	shocked nobody has offered up the krypton green the CO is loud enough - add the KG and the car would be radioactive

02-24-2009, 05:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
dayton72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 54	Anyone ever seen one with a classic "Gulf" paint job? (light blue with orange stripe?)

02-24-2009, 05:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
dayton72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 54	huh....how about that? http://the-car-club.co.uk/Images/Pic...-Exige-400.jpg

02-24-2009, 06:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
RacyTracy V Not my picture V Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 9,186	I was thinking 'Gulf' blue stripes also.....or NFB...or white with a black pinstripe border.....like Nemo. Or what about matte chrome orange stripes? __________________ Tracy 1996 Porsche 993TT Big news coming Tuesday.....(hopefully). 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser LOG 29 photos

02-24-2009, 06:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
Agent ONE yeah, thats really me Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 598	Get a stripe so wide it covers the whole car, I mean so crazy it covers every inch of the Orange so you don't see orange anymore. That would look great.

02-24-2009, 06:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
MattGold Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Coral Gables, FL Posts: 59	Only thing I could stomach on a CO is Flat Black. There's a CO Exige on the boards here with a nice Flat Black vinyl job on it... If I find it, I will post a link. -M

02-24-2009, 07:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,852	I would just get one single 11" black center stripe. Kind of how my car is in my avatar but without the silver pinstripe...and get glossy black. Black and orange go together as well as anything...a different style might give you the uniqueness you're looking for? That's what I did (obviously). __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

02-24-2009, 08:01 PM	#19 (permalink)
AnsisK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,457	Some of those combos go against anything anyone has ever taught me about colour theory Here are a couple picks: Rainy Day Mimosa: Muted Bermuda: Une Jupe Jaune: Some solid blues seen in Encore of What? and Thursday: Alright here's a more risky one, you might come off looking like a bad mango. Glenridding: Remember, you're using vinyls made by an outside company, so they don't necessarily have to be Lotus-selected hues. This gives you options, so get creative. Hope some of that helps! __________________ Cut me I'd bleed Lotus. -Gordon Murray Quiet Noises

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