View Poll Results: Would you do flames like this on my car?
Yes, I think it would be pretty keen
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No, they\'re ugly and would make the car look cheap
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Undecided
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06-10-2002, 12:47 PM
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I've been in contact with a particular painter for some time now, and I think I'm going to have him paint some flames on my car. Let me know what you guys think. I've always wanted some kind of graphics, but keeping the car classy looking is very important to me. Thanks. Here's a picture of the flames painted on an Expedition.
06-10-2002, 12:57 PM
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normally i'm not a big fan of car graphics (espeically those in Fast and Furious)...
but those flames look very "hot". And in your case, since your pumped car is mostly for "show" I would definitely do it.
Have you thought about something more subtle...maybe like Astroboy's ride. I think a grey smoked flame would look hot on a black car.
but those flames look very "hot". And in your case, since your pumped car is mostly for "show" I would definitely do it.
Have you thought about something more subtle...maybe like Astroboy's ride. I think a grey smoked flame would look hot on a black car.
06-10-2002, 01:02 PM
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yes they would look hot Robb!! umm... I mean Aaron. 
no seriously, i think the job on that expedition would looK HOT AS HELL on your car.
I say go for it. That expedition looks good. On a smaller scale... (ie the CL) it would look dope.
no seriously, i think the job on that expedition would looK HOT AS HELL on your car.
I say go for it. That expedition looks good. On a smaller scale... (ie the CL) it would look dope.
06-10-2002, 01:10 PM
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No problem. They would look good.
I've always wanted to see the CL with that irridescent paint that Ford used a few years ago - changes from greenish to purplish with the lighting.
I've always wanted to see the CL with that irridescent paint that Ford used a few years ago - changes from greenish to purplish with the lighting.
06-10-2002, 01:42 PM
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Originally posted by JRock
"grey smoke flames" are commonly referred to as ghost flames.
"grey smoke flames" are commonly referred to as ghost flames.
they belong on light colored rides.
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06-10-2002, 02:05 PM
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I am a fan of Ghost flames, but I think the flames on that truck look hot as hell.. i say go for it as long as the look just like that... Life like...
06-10-2002, 02:07 PM
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Originally posted by soopa
and ghost flames dont belong on black or dark cars.
they belong on light colored rides.
and ghost flames dont belong on black or dark cars.
they belong on light colored rides.
JRock...i was going to say "ghost" but I wasn't sure if everyone was going to understand what I meant.
06-10-2002, 02:34 PM
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See if someone can photoshop a flame job similar to that expedition's on to your car. I'm having a hard time picturing a CL with a flame job, but it might actually look real good for a show car.
06-10-2002, 02:59 PM
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I wouldn't do any flames on the hood, they'd all be on the lower 20" of the sides of the car rolling off the front fenders. My first priority is building a car that I like...building a car to take trophies is secondary.
06-10-2002, 05:02 PM
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Originally posted by phil2
Here you go Aaron!
i like it, it definately looks "hot"
Here you go Aaron!
i like it, it definately looks "hot"
Anyhow, thanks alot for doing that for me. I love the way it looks.
-Aaron
06-10-2002, 05:21 PM
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okay. You've helped me make up my mind. I think I'm going to do it...and I'll shave the handles at the same time. GOOD BYE RESALE! Thanks again Mr Phil2.
06-10-2002, 05:28 PM
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After seeing the photoshopped pics I have to vote YES! It especially looks good with your wheels. Just maybe have the flames start only from behind the wheel well and not so much from on top of the wheel well.
06-10-2002, 05:57 PM
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DO IT! 
just dont use some green or blue flames =)
just dont use some green or blue flames =)
06-10-2002, 06:12 PM
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Originally posted by phil2
Here you go Aaron!
i like it, it definately looks "hot"
Here you go Aaron!
i like it, it definately looks "hot"
06-10-2002, 06:40 PM
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I think it will look damn good for a show car. But, you said that you wanted to keep it classy. That is far from classy. But, how many classy show cars do you see? You may want to look in to different colors. I vote "YES"
06-11-2002, 07:12 AM
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Originally posted by 4pumpedCL
I wouldn't do any flames on the hood, they'd all be on the lower 20" of the sides of the car rolling off the front fenders. My first priority is building a car that I like...building a car to take trophies is secondary.
I wouldn't do any flames on the hood, they'd all be on the lower 20" of the sides of the car rolling off the front fenders. My first priority is building a car that I like...building a car to take trophies is secondary.
Aaron, of course you know I think you should do it...
those photoshops that Phil did look incredible, and the expy's paint job is beautiful!
Its cool that you're feeling the same vibe for you car as I did with mine, I can't wait till the day we park them side by side for a photoshoot
06-11-2002, 07:50 AM
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Originally posted by Nicky Pass
On a black car, I'd ghost very dark grey flames on it......VERY SUBTLE
On a black car, I'd ghost very dark grey flames on it......VERY SUBTLE
06-11-2002, 09:11 AM
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I voted yes... those flames are hot. Personally I'd go with the more subtle ghost flame look, however, those PS jobs that Phil2 did are pimp....
P.S. Funny how pretty much every post in here says do it... yet on the poll there are 30 "No's".... LOL... guess they didn't want to post.....
P.S. Funny how pretty much every post in here says do it... yet on the poll there are 30 "No's".... LOL... guess they didn't want to post.....
06-11-2002, 09:43 AM
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Originally posted by juniorbean
P.S. Funny how pretty much every post in here says do it... yet on the poll there are 30 "No's".... LOL... guess they didn't want to post.....
P.S. Funny how pretty much every post in here says do it... yet on the poll there are 30 "No's".... LOL... guess they didn't want to post.....
06-11-2002, 10:12 AM
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Why dont you paint the car a new fresh color, something totally different.... (was mchTypeS the only one who did that), and then put the flames on after that. That would be tight...alot of $$ though for a good job
06-11-2002, 10:20 AM
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Personally, I think the flames look decent, IMO. But I think that a more subtle flame would look nice on your car, even though it is a show car. Have you seen the bluish grey color flames on some darker colored Fords? You can't see the flames at night, and the flames look amazing during the day at certain angles...just my thought on a more subtle color scheme.
06-11-2002, 10:25 AM
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no kidding...wtf is up with that....haters.
no kidding...wtf is up with that....haters.