Red Vs. Black

[RBK]

I have a CSM Corolla S. Since I've finally got a job (only 17), I finally have money to spend on my car. =D

Anyway, my question is should I add red exterior accessories to the car or black?
For example, if I wanted to go w/ red i would do the pin stripe mod, red out my tail lights, etc.
If i wanted to go w/ black, I'd paint the emblem/badges black, tint front and rear lights, etc.
Thoughts?

[PhatRoyale]

Black.

Skip the pinstripes.

[Dimaoala]

I personally would like the black, but have you thought about doing the combination of the two?

Ex.:

-Black emblems/badges
-Tint headlights
- LED tail lights with tinted strip <--- Link (Cheapest price I've seen so far on the led tails, seems like they're going down)
-Red Grille Pinstripe
-Window tints
-Black rims with a red stiped lip?
-Etc.

Just a thought.

[markymark975]

Pick a color but don't do the pinstripe. That's so 90's.

[FlawedLegacy]

agree with Dimaoala! Combo the two ideas.

As for pinstripe, I love it... sets my car off a bit.

[SuperchargedMR2]

I love the red tie in to the red S on the emblem. I put a front red pin strip around the grill but not along the car, although I think a red pin strip could look very good if done like Greg's white strip.

[RBK]

Originally Posted by Dimaoala

I personally would like the black, but have you thought about doing the combination of the two?

Ex.:

-Black emblems/badges
-Tint headlights
- LED tail lights with tinted strip <--- Link (Cheapest price I've seen so far on the led tails, seems like they're going down)
-Red Grille Pinstripe
-Window tints
-Black rims with a red stiped lip?
-Etc.

Just a thought.

Didnt think of this, I like that idea!

Originally Posted by FlawedLegacy

agree with Dimaoala! Combo the two ideas.

As for pinstripe, I love it... sets my car off a bit.

I always loved the pinstripe you had along with the rims, beautiful
How did you line it up though?

Originally Posted by SuperchargedMR2

I love the red tie in to the red S on the emblem. I put a front red pin strip around the grill but not along the car, although I think a red pin strip could look very good if done like Greg's white strip.

Yes, Ive always loved how your car looks. I did the red grill pinstripe after seeing it on yours

Originally Posted by Markymark975

Pick a color but don't do the pinstripe. That's so 90's.

Retro's cool now.

[ilikebass7]

what is csm? sorry i thought rbk had a barcelona red metallic one. anyways IMO pinstripes are sort of 90s and just not my taste, i have black accents on my car and i think it looks real nice

[Dimaoala]

Originally Posted by ilikebass7

what is csm?

Classic Silver Mettalic

[FlawedLegacy]

Originally Posted by RBK

I always loved the pinstripe you had along with the rims, beautiful
How did you line it up though?

Thanks, That rim stripe was a PITA!! That white ring is hand painted with a paintbrush, lmao. but SOOOO WORTH IT! I love those things! I just need to get a rolling shot now!

My car came with pinstripe, so I used that as a guide. On other cars i've done without pinstripe, just use judgement. start where you want it and do one panel/door at a time and step back and make sure it looks level before you really press down to seal it on. Super simple!!

[ilikebass7]

by the way i was not smashing anyone with pinstripes. to each their own just not my thing