Muscle cars look great with stripes. When it comes to our 2010 Camaro SS, I was wondering what color and what kind? The animated GIF above runs through a few colors using double-thick stripes. I think I like the dark red and gray ghost stripes best. Click through to see some thick 'n' thin stripes and my absolute road-inspired version.
I'm not sure why, but I think purple works on these stripes.
And my favorite. Passing is not allowed against this Camaro.
What do you think?
Mark Takahashi, Associate Editor @ 21,430 miles
dougtheeng says:
10:58 AM, 09/17/10
I think the grey looks the best.
stress83 says:
10:59 AM, 09/17/10
The maroon remind me of an identical combo on a 2006 GTO I test drove when new. I just could not go silver -- too bland for such sporting intentions. I went with a used navy blue 2005 (MBM in GTO speak) instead.
thenewblack says:
11:43 AM, 09/17/10
I second the grey, in the center. There's something about the off center that doesn't work for me. It's like the bulbous hood was just askin' for some additional decoration.
steevmitch says:
01:28 PM, 09/17/10
i agree. i like the dark red. tho, it seems to need something on the side? pins? maybe just me.
nuieve says:
01:44 PM, 09/17/10
Dark grey in the center. The other ones are hideous.
audisport says:
02:39 PM, 09/17/10
Stripes belong on two cars and two cars only.
Ford GT
Dodge Viper
That is all.
ed124c says:
03:51 PM, 09/17/10
Gee, Mark, we need a pause button here.
But, I would go with the yellow down the middle because it blends nicely with the Chevy logo on the grill and with the fog lamps.
The grey looks OK, but it isn't flashy enough for a car like this.
My nephew's 2SS is orange with silver center stripes. They were installed, perfectly, by the dealer so I would assume they are stock. But, in addition to two wide stripes, there are two thin stripes spaced about a half inch outboard of each wide one. It looks good.
After the striping you can paint the wheel center caps yellow. That might look good also.
lostboyz says:
04:40 AM, 09/18/10
how about no stripes,
if anything I would get some 'stripe' for the sides of the hood bulge and maybe a subtle side stripe
if you got racing stripes you are also required to leave a mullet wig in the glove compartment at all times
firstwagon says:
03:11 PM, 09/18/10
"Stripes belong on two cars and two cars only.
Ford GT
Dodge Viper
That is all."
They look really cool on a Mini Cooper too. Don't know why but they really suit the cartoonish looks.
stovt001 says:
02:37 PM, 09/19/10
Definitely the dark red or gray.
zoomzoomn says:
07:31 AM, 09/20/10
Single broad flanked by pinstripes in dark gray