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      04-17-2020, 04:26 PM   #1
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Adding coloured strip to tyre side wall?

Saw a cool possible mod for my Shakir Orange M6 - adding a matching orange strip to the tyre side wall. There is a company that specialises in it and its not expensive. I’m not sure though?
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      04-17-2020, 04:48 PM   #2
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I don’t know about this...
Could make it look like a 1974 Caddy...
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Nah wouldn't look right mate. Got any examples of it installed?
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To each his own, but not my taste
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I’d give this a miss... I think you need higher tyre sidewall for this to add any value, and probably a car from the 80’s or older. Please don’t ruin the clean looks of your car with nonsense like this - you must be getting really bored during the lockdown to think about something like this �� Go and give it another wash and wax instead!
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100k Car treat as such please
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      04-18-2020, 02:53 AM   #7
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I don’t know about this...
Could make it look like a 1974 Caddy...
I’m a Brit so not sure what that car looks like but I can imagine. However I’m not sure either if it’s a good idea.
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      04-18-2020, 02:54 AM   #8
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100k Car treat as such please
probably good advice....
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I’d give this a miss... I think you need higher tyre sidewall for this to add any value, and probably a car from the 80’s or older. Please don’t ruin the clean looks of your car with nonsense like this - you must be getting really bored during the lockdown to think about something like this �� Go and give it another wash and wax instead!
I will give it a miss, I’ll blame the lockdown and thank you everyone for helping me see sense.
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On reflection a bad idea! Thanks
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Nah wouldn't look right mate. Got any examples of it installed?
I stumbled on this supplier after seeing it on a classic car restoration programme although they weren’t using it on a car like ours - https://www.mrwhitewalls.com/grid?li...Item-jr65yfg29. But I’ll give it a miss - it will cheapen the look. I’ll look harder for a better mod to occupy my lock down.
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I stumbled on this supplier after seeing it on a classic car restoration programme although they weren’t using it on a car like ours - https://www.mrwhitewalls.com/grid?li...Item-jr65yfg29. But I’ll give it a miss - it will cheapen the look. I’ll look harder for a better mod to occupy my lock down.
A good was and a wax on repeat will keep you occupied! 😂 Stay safe!
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You must be at the bottom of your weed stash. 😂
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      04-18-2020, 05:01 AM   #14
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To each their own...but my 1st thought was of the 1968 Hot Wheels “redline” models (oh the memories ):




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To each their own...but my 1st thought was of the 1968 Hot Wheels “redline” models (oh the memories ):




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Haha, maybe that was my subconscious at work too - think i had that hot wheels exact car! Ive been struggling to find get the perfect side skirts on my car to perhaps improve the side view and when i saw the “orange” example wheel side wall stripe it caught my eye maybe just for my car colour - i managed to swap the headliner for my black interior with one from a car that had a full orange interior that i think nicely brings the exterior colour in. Maybe the side wall is a step too far. I might focus on finding the exterior side skirts and front lines instead.
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I might focus on finding the exterior side skirts and front lines instead.
Much better shout - a set of subtle side skirts (matching the carbon roof weave) are on my list too. I'm sure the guys here could help you come up with some DIY mods which are better suited to this beast of a car.

E.g, on my list:

1a - An OCD detail of the exterior
1b - an OCD correction of any marks/scratches on the body & wheels
2 - Colorlock kit (or Swissvax) to revitalise/condition the interior leather
3 - Skirts
4 - Subtle front Lip, matching with 3
5 - Subtle diffuser, matching with 3 and 4
6 - Android auto
7 - Interior LED lighting upgrade
8 - Misc Trim - going around the car and bring OCD there are couple trim pieces showing wear which I would like to fix/replace (e.g. plastic door handle pull, handbrake button etc)
9 - Dash cam/Radar setup

Some easy stuff I've done during quarantine so far:

1 - Oil bag
2 - Rear passenger screen set up (used iPad minis)
3 - Bimmercode
4 - B&O stereo calibration
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      04-18-2020, 11:32 AM   #18
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Much better shout - a set of subtle side skirts (matching the carbon roof weave) are on my list too. I'm sure the guys here could help you come up with some DIY mods which are better suited to this beast of a car.

E.g, on my list:

1a - An OCD detail of the exterior
1b - an OCD correction of any marks/scratches on the body & wheels
2 - Colorlock kit (or Swissvax) to revitalise/condition the interior leather
3 - Skirts
4 - Subtle front Lip, matching with 3
5 - Subtle diffuser, matching with 3 and 4
6 - Android auto
7 - Interior LED lighting upgrade
8 - Misc Trim - going around the car and bring OCD there are couple trim pieces showing wear which I would like to fix/replace (e.g. plastic door handle pull, handbrake button etc)
9 - Dash cam/Radar setup

Some easy stuff I've done during quarantine so far:

1 - Oil bag
2 - Rear passenger screen set up (used iPad minis)
3 - Bimmercode
4 - B&O stereo calibration
Thanks for sharing - some good stuff on that list. Ive already had the paint corrected and ceramic coated but my list is

1. Retrofit Apple Car Play - my local specialist should have the right kit for me soon
2. Even though i have the M rear diffuser and i had the surrounding bits carbon wrapped I would like to get the 3D full rear kit below.
3. Im holding out for the right side skirts - im not keen on the ones out there and would have liked the Vorsteiner Aero Blades (below) but its only available on the coupe not GC.
4. Front 3D Front spoiler

Enjoy
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      04-18-2020, 03:03 PM   #19
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Hi General Lee I send you several month ago some links. Nothing for you?
I am glad that you went away from the red stipe
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Hi General Lee I send you several month ago some links. Nothing for you?
I am glad that you went away from the red stipe
hi there, hope your keeping well. Thanks for those links - still not 100% sure on any of the ones I’ve seen out there, not sure I really know what I want lol. Yeah, the red stripes were a silly idea.
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I've heard good things about these guys: https://tredwear.com/product-category/racing-letters/

The ammo guy used these on his P-car I think.

Cheers.
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Thanks for sharing - some good stuff on that list. Ive already had the paint corrected and ceramic coated but my list is

1. Retrofit Apple Car Play - my local specialist should have the right kit for me soon
2. Even though i have the M rear diffuser and i had the surrounding bits carbon wrapped I would like to get the 3D full rear kit below.
3. Im holding out for the right side skirts - im not keen on the ones out there and would have liked the Vorsteiner Aero Blades (below) but its only available on the coupe not GC.
4. Front 3D Front spoiler

Enjoy

Totally agree - the Vorsteiner skirts are my favourite. I've done a bit of research on the forum and came across these

When I'm ready to buy I'll post about these to see if anyone has any experience buying these (crap sounding website name..!)


edit: forum won't let me post the link, but google search "mod bargains" and check their carbon fiber skirts for the 6GC
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