billybunters - from a bmw z4 to a mx5 se

BadBong · Postby **BadBong** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 12:03 am

Lokiel wrote:Here's some more ideas to consider: Paint your tyre lettering white too like this:

And possibly add the "MAZDA stripe" in black - except it would say "MAZDASPEED".

Any idea where you can get those stripes custom made in Aus?... Recommendations? Referrals?

Bizi - I love that White NA myself but I think there's too much red in its interior... if it had a bit more black on the door trims, it'll be a good balance.

Apu · Postby **Apu** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 6:23 am

Vic, I was thinking of doing that for my car after I get it painted (if ever...). Quite easy to get it done in Malaysia.

16bit · Postby **16bit** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 9:11 am

any signage shop will be able to do that lettering.

just ask for computer cut vinyl. you can have it in hundreds of colours and finishes. all you will need to do is do the design and supply them a vector file, choose you vinyl colour and done.

Muzdaman · Postby **Muzdaman** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 12:15 pm

Stripes are done by a guy on cr.net and he does international shipping.

http://clubroadster.net/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=51307

http://www.r2-limited.com/blog/

BadBong · Postby **BadBong** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 12:44 pm

Thanks guys, great responses.

Do you know anyone who can do the vector drawing? I'll try to PM you guys so we won't go OT (sorry BB).

Anyhow, it's looking good BB. The more colour schemes you test, the better it'll be for everyone who has been thinking of going down that road for a while - so Thanks!

billybunter · Postby **billybunter** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 2:43 pm

roadster turbo badges arrived today from japan. pretty expensive at $130 landed. they position above the front side indicators

wheel hit with a bit of grease /wax remover and primed

top and clear coated

rear shot of factory large mudflaps. look a bit out of place but large side sills to follow

rear view of large mudflaps. if they stay these will have to be cut some-how to fit

wheels look good on the car...........i always knew they would. past experience bmw white/white wheels

simon_mx5 · Postby **simon_mx5** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 2:58 pm

Looks Good, needs to be Lower

Apu · Postby **Apu** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:04 pm

Oh you just showed a bit too much! Like a wardrobe malfunction I didn't want to see...

Black and red leather seats please!

billybunter · Postby **billybunter** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:10 pm

better look at large mud flaps with large sills.............painting shortly

Bizi · Postby **Bizi** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 5:18 pm

With those chunky 'flaps' and skirts it might be too busy for side-rocker striping.
I guess you will only know once it's all painted and see if you like the idea of some maroon.

I am liking the white on white with the wheels but from someone currently white-on-white (in my best Elmer Fudd voice):
bwake dust can be a wheel wabbit hunt.

billybunter · Postby **billybunter** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 5:27 pm

any idea can be a good idea. looking into your idea of the rocker stripes

Bizi · Postby **Bizi** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:41 pm

Here's something that only someone like yourself might do.
More than just a vinyl stripe, but just worth looking at to see how it's done!

http://www.targamiata.com/tags.php?tag=Martini

Lots of masking and painting!

Otherwise, some swoopy stripe scheme?

If it gets all too hard, 'just say doo dah'.