Forrest 35 Report post Posted November 3, 2009 Right. So after about 10 google image searches and thinking about how much I would upset the purists I really want to do this. Obviously my car 'only' has the Alpina Front Bumper and Alpina Rear Wing and sadly not the 2.7 or 16' Alpina Wheels but who is counting. After talking to a few people I reckon give it a go if I can get the stripes made up cheap enough. Car: Stripes: At the moment I am tossing up between silver for the stripes or metallic gold. Or even going for the 'thinner' style, like this: but for the moment I the thicker/bolder style. Anyone good with photoshop feel free to transplant stripes onto my car. Opinions and thoughts are appreciated! Cheers, Nathan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 6 Report post Posted November 3, 2009 IMO I think the gold thinner stripes would suit it better. I personally think they look great on that other E30 coupe. Can't say I'm sold on the bolder style but I'm sure they'd suit your car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted November 3, 2009 Closest I have got so far: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-Alpina-...sQ5fAccessories I know someone used to sell em on trade me... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quinn 1 Report post Posted November 3, 2009 IMO I think the thinner gold or maybe a dark gray (slightly darker than your paint) creating a shadow effect would look great. I think is you could find a large enough pick a sign writer could make you up a set. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andre3000 55 Report post Posted November 3, 2009 i like the sound of this!! gold all the way and get some of those 16 alpina reps too??!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ari Gold Report post Posted November 3, 2009 Do the full on massive tacky ones in gold! Would actually look pretty cool I reckon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted November 3, 2009 (edited) ^ Cheers guys. I am very tempted. Maybe do the full on tacky ones in silver instead of in your face gold haha. Andy, I would like some Alpina Reps, but where? If I did thin stripes, would have to do them gold like these ^ Edited November 3, 2009 by Forrest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted November 3, 2009 Thin, gold, end of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulieboi 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2009 yip im the thin gold!! bt thats just me, looks mint how it stands out but isint to bold and i think would just be like a highlight to your original colour. look mint Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted November 3, 2009 Gold won’t work on your car, your colour is hard to contrast, I would think a darker shade would work best. I'd go thin in British Racing Green or plain old Black, or Bold two colour in BRG and Gold Leaf. Needs Alpina wheels though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted November 3, 2009 I agree with Apex gold wouldn't contrast well I say go bold in black Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2009 (edited) ^ Cheers guys. Andy, I would like some Alpina Reps, but where? Psst.............. Don't tell anyone but it looks like you are going to be buying some more wheels from me Edited November 3, 2009 by zenetti Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted November 3, 2009 On your coloured car i'd go with a gun metal or silver. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1284 Report post Posted November 3, 2009 like these Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted November 3, 2009 I think they would look OK, But not great. Think I agree with apex. British racing green stripes and alpina wheels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2963 Report post Posted November 3, 2009 If you find a set of the pin stripes please post a linky up here, I would be keen for a set. Is that guy not selling on TradeMe anymore? A bit of double standards from me, given my stance on "M" badges on non-M cars, I know. But my Alpina reps are now sporting Alpina centre badges and I am thinking of going further with the badging....? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted November 3, 2009 (edited) Its a hard one because his car is somewhere in-between green and a very light gold.. No colour really contrasts well with it at all but when I look at it the Green stands out. Black is the easiest option but could look a bit plain hence the BRG, maybe a medium BRG Edited November 3, 2009 by Apex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andre3000 55 Report post Posted November 3, 2009 Zenetti sold Atta his set, im sure hes got more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted November 3, 2009 Use this as a reference to find your colour. Keep in mind opposite colours work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted November 3, 2009 Thats a tough decision. My vote is with the thin stripes in gold. I don't think British Racing Green or bleck is the way to go, and gold will stand out nicely on the grey/green/gold (?) of your car. It might also give it a more genuine, classic Alpina look. If it will look anything like the one you linked to in your OP it would look amazing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted November 3, 2009 Use this as a reference to find your colour. Keep in mind opposite colours work. Lol, Purple it is.. Dark Gold will look good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted November 3, 2009 As far as Im aware (and Im more than happy to be proven wrong) Alpina did stripe kits in gold, silver and blue/green. No black, no grey, no british racing green. Nath, jump onto The Alpina Register and take a look through the photo's. Im sure there will be plenty of green cars with gold stripes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted November 3, 2009 Thanks everyone for all the input, nice to see a discussion about something to do with cars on here instead of the usual bollocks! Certainly think it has to be something metallic, the thing with the tiny stripes is they would be a lot harder to recreate and fit nicely/straight. Jono, you has a pm On and JTP...say no to Alpina badges...I thought about it also, then promptly hit myself over the head...haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
