Colour coding my white 197 cup? Opinions

[Se7en172]

I think I'm going to take the plunge and get this done guys. What are your thoughts on this? After long analysis I think it will make the car look better, well I am definatley getting the wing mirrors done!

 

[cat171]

Which parts are you looking to colour code ??

 

[brisa4984]

al,ready? lol

 

[fUbAr]

chuck a decent pic up... i'll photoshop it quickly.

 

[jayxx83]

dont colour code it, get it painted gloss black, will look miles better!

 

[Schweppy]

Which bits do you want doing? Defo get some pics up!

 

[Se7en172]

My wing mirrors and the bumper strip thing

Try one of them mate

 

[Se7en172]

Mirrors and strip in glacier white.
I have considered gloss black though

 

[fUbAr]

i said a decent pic

2 secs...

 

[Schweppy]

I'd agree with the mirrors but depends which parts as i think it would be too white if you have the whole thing done. Are they in seperate parts like the ph2 wing mirrors??? White with black rim would be good.

I'd leave the bump strips. Tis what makes the cup a cup!!!

 

[Se7en172]

i said a decent pic

2 secs...

Hang on mate midnight... pissing down with rain... Give me 5 minutes I will get you a better picture

 

[Se7en172]

I'd agree with the mirrors but depends which parts as i think it would be too white if you have the whole thing done. Are they in seperate parts like the ph2 wing mirrors??? White with black rim would be good.

I'd leave the bump strips. Tis what makes the cup a cup!!!

No not the whole thing just the pice that hold the glass.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

I'd colour code the bump strips and leave the wing mirrors .

 

[Bloooor]

How come the 197 Cup's have a spoiler? think it needs one tbh...

 

[Schweppy]

I'd agree with the mirrors but depends which parts as i think it would be too white if you have the whole thing done. Are they in seperate parts like the ph2 wing mirrors??? White with black rim would be good.

I'd leave the bump strips. Tis what makes the cup a cup!!!

No not the whole thing just the pice that hold the glass.

Yeh that would look good! Gloss black bump strips would look good too.

 

[Se7en172]

Yep maybe gloss black inside of the wing mirror, Glacier white on the outside of the wing mirror, then gloss black on the Bumper strip and possibly the door handles

 

[cat171]

How come the 197 Cup's have a spoiler? think it needs one tbh...

The other 197 cup posted up by funky munky the other week had one on it, it looked awful imo.

 

[fUbAr]

as good as it gets when its midnight and pissing it down

had too much beer to do much better, hand/eye co-ordination is out the window

 

[Se7en172]

Cheers pal much appreciated!

 

[jayxx83]

think all white looks s hite. gloss black to match the rims.

 

[Se7en172]

How about the outside mirrors white and the remaing black in gloss black

 

[jayxx83]

yeah that sounds like a plan, the black breaks up the white. too much is overkill, but then again its your car so up to you!!

 

[fUbAr]

white mirrors, and black 'thing' between the windows. looks good.

 

[Se7en172]

gonna get it done I think! White mirrors (outside only) then the remaining black in gloss black

 

[jayxx83]

You know it makes sense!! Get the rensport badges painted gloss and then get the lettering painted white. If i were you i would leave the mirror base plates in the matt finsh and just use trim detailer to keep them looking fresh.

 

[CHRIS172CUP]

I'd leave it alone and put your money towards something worthwhile

http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?id=32555

 

[Fletcher]

^^^^^ I agree.

 

[Se7en172]

I'd leave it alone and put your money towards something worthwhile

http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?id=32555

The 197 handles like a 172 with uprated suspension anyway, even though it hasn't got uprated suspension.
Well it has just, not coilovers.
Besides I will get the paint work done for about £60-70 hardly pocket busting.

 

[CraigV6]

Leave it alone.

 

[Se7en172]

Leave it alone.

Considering?

 

[richard1]

I'd leave it standard TBH, maybe fit the tinted headlamp headlamp clusters (the ones with the cornering lights) or if poss the Xenons..

...I miss my Xenons

 

[brisa4984]

i like the contrast with black.. i wouldnt

 

[RacerStu]

I would try having the mirrors and door handles colour coded and do the strips gloss black?

 

[Marky_]

I'd definitely get the wing mirrors done. Fubars second shop looks good.

 

[TONKA84]

I think it's mint as it is. I would leave it.
However, darker headlight surrounds may be an idea.

 

[nicknick]

I still think gloss black on everything would look better...

 

[polarbert]

Definately get it all done. Looks crap with the black bits. If I got one of those I think it would be excellent if you could junk all the safety crap, the back seats, sound insulation. Make it a proper cup. Not some pathetic excuse for one where they have removed a couple of items in a rediculous excuse to make it light-weight.

 

[DebV6]

I like it as it is to be honest, better contrast with the wheels. Though if you really want to do it go for it, I'm sure it will still look nice!

 

[Mikey]

do it mate, even if it is more weight will make it look ten times tidier.

 

[Quade]

The photos of the 197 cup in this weeks autocar look pretty sweet! I quite like the cup spoiler on it.