Thoughts on Turbo bullets?

[EvoFq3o0]

Hi Guys

Looking into the possibility of having turbo labelled bullets. But not 100% on the idea, what do you think?

turbobadge test by EvoFq3o0, on Flickr

My photoshop skills are lacking I know but just to get an idea, also and other options you think would look good?

Cheers
Simon

 

[George182]

I had thought about something similar, but I decided that half the fun is people not knowing to be honest!

 

[RDH]

Awful. Really really bad.

 

[Cub.]

I don't think it looks good I'm afraid.

Maybe the 2.0 16v badge could become 2.0t

Bit more subtle, but to those in the know

 

[EvoFq3o0]

Thanks George182 I'm kind of leaning the same way hence me having the inter cooler powder coated black and not knowing where to hide my boost gauge :S

Might just go for it, have always got the originals if I want to go back.

 

[ColinG]

I'm not a fan of that at all tbh.. 2.0T is a good shout.

 

[EvoFq3o0]

ah ha cheers guys, yeh might try the 2.0t instead. I do like subtle.

 

[Jack-C]

I must admit I'm not so keen. I was also surprised to see a picture of my car when I opened the thread lol .

I can see what your trying to do but as said above I think a little bit of stealth is pretty cool.

I remember seeing on the sprayshack bullet thread someone had 2.0 16v and then underneath it said turbo in smaller letters. That look nice because it was a bit more subtle. I'll see if I can find it for you.

 

[George182]

Thanks @George182 I'm kind of leaning the same way hence me having the inter cooler powder coated black and not knowing where to hide my boost gauge :S

Might just go for it, have always got the originals if I want to go back.

I don't even run a boost gauge - looks standard, goes like stink

 

[Fletcher]

Not my cuppa.

 

[cat171]

No. Just leave them standard.

 

[Cub.]

I must admit I'm not so keen. I was also surprised to see a picture of my car when I opened the thread lol .

I can see what your trying to do but as said above I think a little bit of stealth is pretty cool.

I remember seeing on the sprayshack bullet thread someone had 2.0 16v and then underneath it said turbo in smaller letters. That look nice because it was a bit more subtle. I'll see if I can find it for you.

That's Ross's old turbo'd cup. It will be in silver and blue (the bullet)

 

[Jack-C]

Here's my bullets in anthracite with titanium silver writing. Matches my anthracite wheels and looks a lot better than the standard ones I think.

 

[EvoFq3o0]

Thanks, yeh I know which you mean like this

turbobadge2 by EvoFq3o0, on Flickr

Sorry a poorer photoshop than the first one.

Well spotted Jack-C I needed a BG with smooth bullets and yours fitted the bill.

 

[Cupman29]

Like the last one but the first idea just looks too 80's for me.

 

[hilldawg172]

Needs 1.2 bullets IMO

 

[Jack-C]

The last photoshop looks pretty good I think.

Whatever style you decide to go for you'll be really pleased with sprayshacks work. The pictures really don't do these justice.

 

[SC03OTT]

I think 2.0T would work better than the whole word turbo.

 

[Jack!]

Everyone is just gonna think you've stuck turbo stickers on your standard 182, I really don't see the point.

 

[EvoFq3o0]

Thanks for your input guys, I think I'll stick with standard until I'm more fixed on a design, Black and red bullets with the 2.0t or 2.0 16v are looking more likely though. If they weren't £40 a pair I'd try a few different one out.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Everyone is just gonna think you've stuck turbo stickers on your standard 182, I really don't see the point.

This is what I'd think if I saw a 182 with the TURBO on the side.

For that reason alone I'd say do it. You'll be along side a Megane 250 or something, they'll be like "LOL". Then you can either do 0-100 in 12s or not.

 

[Jack!]

This is what I'd think if I saw a 182 with the TURBO on the side.

For that reason alone I'd say do it.,

Like a double bluff? That's great when you're on the road and you can prove it really is a turbo, but when you're parked up, nah.

 

[CrippsCorner]

If you're going to do it, do it properly whole stripe down there with the R5 font and everything...

 

[Dan@Greenlight]

Your photoshop skills are better than mine

I think, keep it subtle as well.

 

[1812lsd]

I think Spray Shack has already done some in a previous group buy.
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...-Group-Buy&p=10131504&viewfull=1#post10131504

 

[Ferris!]

not for me. as someone said 2.0t would look better!

 

[at3k-]

Imo naaah mate, keep it stealth

 

[not normal dan]

Slightly 80's, harp to the days of when they put the word TURBO on everything from vacuum cleaners to microwaves

 

[jackfm]

Personally I wouldn't reference the Renault 5 badge for the turbo font - its too much of a retro statement if your going for subtle. Not 100% convinced on the 2.0t idea either as thats not how Renault refer to their turbo engined cars now or of a similar era to your clio (Renaultsport megane). I like the idea but I can't think of a way to implement it nicely.

Its hardly as if the 2.0 16v badge is now false. If it was my car I'd leave it, the proof is in the performance anyway.

 

[banther]

Get "Spinksy" on them. They look really cool.

 

[Spinksy]

Get "Spinksy" on them. They look really cool.

This^

But with your nickname

 

[EvoFq3o0]

Cheers guys, think I'll leave standard for now and when I do change just have the black bullets with red 2.0 16V, part of me does want to put turbo there but it's not subtle. Think someone had just the letters R.S too but can't remember how that looked.

 

[McGherkin]

Like the last one but the first idea just looks too 80's for me.

I thought this.

Needs 1.2 bullets IMO

And the renaultsport badge taken off. And the 1.2 bumpers fitted.

 

[Darren S]

2.0T is good - or a small turbo works.

I had a very small 'Turbo' printed in the same colour and font as the GT badging on the side strips of my Punto GT. Finished it off quite nicely imo - the 2nd picture you posted with the small lettering looked good!

D.

 

[Knuckles]

From the side strip on the rear panel, right to the bullet get 'boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooost!'

 

[McGherkin]

From the side strip on the rear panel, right to the bullet get 'boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooost!'

FLOL.

 

[Advikaz]

Stealth!

 

[Andy_con]

how about machined aluminium bullets?

so they would be same grey as original ones

 

[Knuckles]

how about machined aluminium bullets?

so they would be same grey as original ones

So much work!

is this your next venture?

 

[Andy_con]

no my cnc machine is it bits are there is something wrong with the table.

no idea how a bullet is secured in, but the front if dead easy to machine