Lt. Dan Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 so my new Meatballs will be here Friday for the R53, but it's going to be too damned cold to put them on. So I fired up Forza and started playing.... And I had ideas.... So, I wanted everybody's opinion!!! So, here is what it will look like with just the Meatballs (yes, it's getting gold wheels): I thought it was a little plain, but a few people have said they like the "clean" look... I decided to throw a stripe on the side of the car, but couldn't figure out how to end it at the front. after a little more thought, I remembered that my front bumper is in pretty nasty condition because of a bad clearbra install/removal by the previous owner, so I made this one, with a red stripe that drops down and covers the front bumper! I tried a couple different colors on the stripe, but nothing looked as good as the red... So, that's where I'm at so far- What's everyones opinion? Stripe or no stripe? Have another idea I should try? Post it up and I'll go nuts in Forza after work tonight!! :top::rock::motor:
isherri Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 I love the stripe! I really like how it wraps around the front. Very cool!
unstable Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 I think you already know what my opinion is. Brian 2006 British racing green with black roof.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 I love it!!! :top: Did you try a bright orange? I know I know, but orange is the complimentary color of blue so it would pop really well and go with the color. I like the stripe a lot, looks mean!!! Grrrr :love: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Cambo Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 that looks awesome man! love the unique design. I agree with orange...but the red looks killer too. My only concern is when the red fades...then you've got pink! 2009 MCS - Passenger seat delete--Rear seat delete--Arm rest delete--Cup holder delete--Seat Belt Delete--Cup holder added back because coffee
melissa99 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 that looks awesome man! love the unique design. I agree with orange...but the red looks killer too. My only concern is when the red fades...then you've got pink! If it fades to pink then it will look even better!!!
RDG_RCR Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) I like the idea of stripes, but the way it wraps around the front bumper almost looks like clown make up, maybe Ali's idea of orange will change that a bit. (Gulf'ish) Martini livery is awesome! or I like the way it wraps around the headlights and rear fenders....checked flags optional, but I think making it a solid color on the bottom would look cleaner. Edited February 19, 2015 by RDG_RCR
1975_mini Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 I like the stripe idea. Also a pattern is unique. I agree with Tyler the Orange would give it a retro 70s gulf racing feel. I may have some orange PD if you want to give it a trial run. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 I like the stripe idea. Also a pattern is unique. I agree with Tyler the Orange would give it a retro 70s gulf racing feel. I may have some orange PD if you want to give it a trial run. Ahem... I believe I stated orange before Tyler Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
RDG_RCR Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 Ahem... I believe I stated orange before Tyler But you see....my opinion actually matters! :top:
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted February 20, 2015 Report Posted February 20, 2015 But you see....my opinion actually matters! :top: :argh: Zip it Tyler!!!! Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
1975_mini Posted February 20, 2015 Report Posted February 20, 2015 Ahem... I believe I stated orange before Tyler When you or brandy say orange all I hear is background noise. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
Ice Posted February 20, 2015 Report Posted February 20, 2015 I wanted to do something orange on mine but my wife said no way....I thought it would look nice though.
Lt. Dan Posted February 20, 2015 Author Report Posted February 20, 2015 I like the idea of stripes, but the way it wraps around the front bumper almost looks like clown make up, maybe Ali's idea of orange will change that a bit. (Gulf'ish) Martini livery is awesome! or I like the way it wraps around the headlights and rear fenders....checked flags optional, but I think making it a solid color on the bottom would look cleaner. My 944 was white: If I had kept it, the plan was to either do a Martini scheme on it, or a Rothman's look:
RDG_RCR Posted February 20, 2015 Report Posted February 20, 2015 I wanted to do something orange on mine but my wife said no way....I thought it would look nice though. Sara was orginally going with orange stripes until she thought of the houndstooth idea. Ice blue and orange look great together.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted February 20, 2015 Report Posted February 20, 2015 it's the color wheel orange is opposite blue so they contrast and pop off of each other, but it works better if the intensity of one of the colors is different then that other one. Cobalt blue and orange can be overpowering if there are large chunks of both colors. Electric blue and orange or ice blue and orange work. Then there's secondary complimentary colors. Next to orange is red and yellow, both of those colors will also contrast nicely with blue but they aren't as intense. Then as you move around you start to lose contrast if you put blue with it's neighbors of green and purple, still pretty but now it's more harmonious and less contrast. And Voila! there's your art lesson for the day Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
1975_mini Posted February 20, 2015 Report Posted February 20, 2015 That is why I like black or dark grey base, everything pops off of it.:rock: it's the color wheel orange is opposite blue so they contrast and pop off of each other, but it works better if the intensity of one of the colors is different then that other one. Cobalt blue and orange can be overpowering if there are large chunks of both colors. Electric blue and orange or ice blue and orange work. Then there's secondary complimentary colors. Next to orange is red and yellow, both of those colors will also contrast nicely with blue but they aren't as intense. Then as you move around you start to lose contrast if you put blue with it's neighbors of green and purple, still pretty but now it's more harmonious and less contrast. And Voila! there's your art lesson for the day 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
1975_mini Posted February 20, 2015 Report Posted February 20, 2015 I have always been a fan of the euro stripe, with the number meatball on it. Also drawing in the thrid color, Brandy's ebony had a gun metal grey as the larger primary stripe and the orange was the accent pin stripe the first time I did it. Then Ali took brandy to the darkside (orangeside). Sara was orginally going with orange stripes until she thought of the houndstooth idea. Ice blue and orange look great together. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
Lt. Dan Posted February 20, 2015 Author Report Posted February 20, 2015 That is why I like black or dark grey base, everything pops off of it.:rock:
1975_mini Posted February 20, 2015 Report Posted February 20, 2015 Well played Sir 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
