We have had reports of G8's with stripe packages and even reports of LS3's in engine bays rolling around GM proving grounds.

One recently got caught out in Royal Oak, MI.

While I am not sold on the looks it does show some movement in the Pontiac camp.

http://www.g8board.com/media/striped1.jpg

http://www.g8board.com/media/striped2.jpg

http://www.g8board.com/media/striped3.jpg

http://www.g8board.com/media/striped4.jpg

Source for pics: Jalopnik

not a fan of the stripe package. yuck.

Ewww.

That vehicle does not differ from the G8 GT at all, correct?

not a fan of the stripe package. yuck.

:confused:

I sure hope that's not a standard (non-removeable) feature on the GXP...

The car in the photos is just a decal package. We would hope that the front clip and other things (HSV gauges perhaps) get an upgrade with a GXP production model.

its just an option guys (from what I'm told).

Disgusting.:judge:

its just an option guys (from what I'm told).

There is an LS3 G8 with a partial stripe kit rolling around. This isn't the same car, but the same stripes.

I hope they offer that style wheel in 20". 18" is just barely too small for the given wheel well but I like the design more than either of the too-thick 5-spokes on the GT.

They only good thing out of this is GM is showing that they are throwing ideas around at the plant. - but they can keep the stripes.

Not for me.

Those are V6 wheels on a V8. And yes, Those stripes are ugly.

I'd pay to take it off, looks like garbage!!! What a joke!

I'd pay to take it off, looks like garbage!!! What a joke!

:iagree:

Guess GM feels the need to have something to compete with Charger Daytonas. Too bad. The GT is too high class a car for that. No one would put those stripes and kiddie spoiler on a 550i, so they won't look right on a G8 either.

If GM wants to dress the car up, use the kind of exterior modifications that go on a M-series BMW, not a crummy Dodge.

We're better than that.

Tacky stripes would be exactly the WRONG image message for this car...and for Pontiac for that matter...I thought Lutz banished tacky stripes and cladding from the Pontiac playbook. NO regression now.

The G8 should have a premium image...a BMW for those who won't pay outrageous prices.

That spoiler is a must for me!!! The stripes are a negative.

I wondered what the stripe packages would look like. Now I know. The front one isn't that bad, if you're into that sort of thing, but the rear is aweful.

I'd get neither and be happier for it, me thinks.

Bad deal..........



S.F.

Foose and Boss Shinoda uses the same stripes design.

http://img.exigo.com/public/15/websites/38/images/stallion1.jpg

They don't fit on a G8 though.

Stripes might work. Just not those. Pontiac can keep on working on that LS3 and other upgrades.

UGly pontiac can't be crazy enough to offer that horrid package

I don't care what they offer as an option. Just don't force that boy-racer spoiler or those stripes down my throat. Hey, Pontiac! Less is more! (Except under the hood and in the wheelwells. Period.

What happened? I had a post earlier in this thread. Did it get deleted? Are we not allowed to have dissenting opinions? :dunno:

*EDIT* Nevermind, my post was in the other thread about the same subject.

You can keep the stripes, but I will take the spoiler. That is one reason why I am waiting for the 09's to come out. I have thought about adding stripes once I purchase a black GT with dark gray or flat black stripes.

You've made my point, Vert: Different strokes for different folks.

For the love of all that is tasteful, do NOT display a GXP with these stripes at the NY show! The Super Bee is not a design you want to emulate with a car that is being compared to European luxury. There is a line between BAS and horribly tacky. The G6 GXP crossed it and so does this. Redo! Look at the Commodore track stripes and the HSV led tails and go from there.

I'm ok with the stripes on the hood but the ones on the back have to go. The spoiler has to go also.

Fugly

I take it back! I didn't notice the stripes continue down the side of the car past the hood. That's just to much.....

Well, that's one way to make your G8 depreciate faster...

that is hideous

commodores package is much more tasteful

http://www.caradvice.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/picture0-034.jpg
http://doughy.theddrzone.com/vess1.jpg

pity the Camaro has already stolen them

that is hideous

commodores package is much more tasteful

http://www.caradvice.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/picture0-034.jpg
http://doughy.theddrzone.com/vess1.jpg

pity the Camaro has already stolen them

:confused: Yea, Chevrolet traveled forward in time and stole the stripe idea from the current generation Commodore and put it on their first generation Camaros. :nuts:

http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=475&stc=1&d=1205566819

yeah what i meant is the Camaro concept has the pretty much the exact package from the commodore

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2007/01/05/033077.4-lg.jpg

yeah what i meant is the Camaro concept has the pretty much the exact package from the commodore

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2007/01/05/033077.4-lg.jpg

My guess would be that they had the earlier Camaros in mind when the put the strips on the concept Camaro, not the Commodore.

I think it looks terrible in person...I live right by the proving grounds and see that car a lot, even yesterday. I've also seen a white one running around that appears to be a Holden because of the wing, which I actually like.

I'm in SC, it's the middle of March and I'm seeing that striped up G8, seeing ice on the ground, seeing the grey Michigan sky and saying thank you 7 lb 10 ounce baby Jesus for not beeing in Michigan seeing that ugly ass G8.
Yuck.
They are trying to out Charger Super Bee the Charger Super Bee.
Next thing you know there'll be Passion Purple G8s rolling around with flat black hoods.

If Pontiac wants to be seen as the GM BMW division they can't let any appearance packages like this see the light of day.
Let Dodge have that business.
Same reason Cadillac doesn't want any of the new Caddies to have vinyl tops.
The car becomes a carciature if things like this are allowed to be optional.

Hideous stripe package. I do love the wing though, wish that was available at least as an option.

Repost :judge: :D

http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1249

I hope they offer that style wheel in 20". 18" is just barely too small for the given wheel well but I like the design more than either of the too-thick 5-spokes on the GT. no car should have over 17's. That stripe pkg is the puke....

It looks better than that crappy pin stripe the dealer is always trying to push on every buyer at $100 a pop.

Kind of off-topic, but I saw a striped Altima SE-R the other day. It was gray/silver with black stripes.

dont get me wrong, those V6 Rims are very nice looking...
i like 50's stripes though, they are hot...

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a232/imghost79/50cent_g8_02.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a232/imghost79/50cent_g8_01.jpg

You could always purchase the Holden stripes through JHP (www.g8partsdirect.com (http://www.g8partsdirect.com))

http://www.jhp.com.au/img/products/exteriors/ve/track_racing_stripes-h.jpg?imagealt=

I don't think the pics are up yet, but there is a stripe package available on the g8 accessories page.

You could always purchase the Holden stripes through JHP (www.g8partsdirect.com (http://www.g8partsdirect.com))

http://www.jhp.com.au/img/products/exteriors/ve/track_racing_stripes-h.jpg?imagealt=

Same Holden stripes available from your local pontiac dealers: http://www.gmaccessorieszone.com/index.php?id=133&tx_gmshopb2b_pi1[year]=2008&tx_gmshopb2b_pi1[division_name]=Pontiac&tx_gmshopb2b_pi1[vehicle_name]=G8&tx_gmshopb2b_pi1[sub_product_group]=Stripe%20Package%20-%20Body&tx_gmshopb2b_pi1[type]=gm

Yuck

Same Holden stripes available from your local pontiac dealers: [url]http://www.gmaccessorieszone.com/index.php

Thanks for pointing that out.

Those are all prices when the car is new and at delivery.

VE ST.

Holden produced a very classy looking car. Now why are they trying to "rice" it up with JC Whitney style stripes and wings?

Holden produced a very classy looking car. Now why are they trying to "rice" it up with JC Whitney style stripes and wings?

The stripes pictured on the G8 at the begining of the thread my be nasty, but the wing is pure Holden and has been around for quite some time.

Maybe on the hood only.... but not the wide ones that they have.

I'll pass on the stripes.

Major bad idea- that is one retro look that clashes with the modern G8 look IMHO

Does anyone see juvenile stripes on a BMW?

Ancient thread but since you brought it up. The front stripes in the first post are reminsent of the old Boss Mustang hood stripes.

I'm with the majority here, no stripes. I also like the V6 rims over the GT rims. But I do like the tail lights and exhaust tips of the GT on a dark car. The Red V6 lights only look good on the white car.

Does anyone see juvenile stripes on a BMW?

I did see a 3 series with holes (obviously cut with a jigsaw) in the front fenders and some sort of grating over them to look like an M3. I still laugh about it.

Wow, lots of negative feedback on stripes. Personally, I see the G8 as a sophisticated and modern American muscle car. Stripes have always been at home on such vehicles.

Here's a pic of my G8 GT and the stripes I had added.

http://209.205.181.97/webpics/G6/g8.jpg

Let the flaming begin...

Stripes are a personal thing. Many people see racing stripes and the last thing they'd think of is "sophisticated". To many people they scream "immature boy-racer".:dunno:

Stripes are a personal thing. Many people see racing stripes and the last thing they'd think of is "sophisticated". To many people they scream "immature boy-racer".:dunno:

Too many people are too quick to look at what someone else likes and find a way to be derogatory. Usually it's to make themselve feel better about... well... themselves.

More pics... yes I love the way they make my car look. :)

http://209.205.181.97/webpics/G6/G81.jpg

http://209.205.181.97/webpics/G6/G83.jpg

The problem is the scoops break them up and then they don't look right to me. Now if the stripes were on the scoops it'd probly look 110% better.

The problem is the scoops break them up and then they don't look right to me. Now if the stripes were on the scoops it'd probly look 110% better.

That's a very good point and it's an issue that I went back and forth on. The decision breaker for me was that the striping material really didn't like to be bent around all the curves of the scoops. It never came out looking professional enough. One day I may purchase some white vents but to be be honest, the way it looks now has grown on me to the point where I'm leaving it. I like the lines it creates.

Too many people are too quick to look at what someone else likes and find a way to be derogatory. Usually it's to make themselve feel better about... well... themselves.

More pics... yes I love the way they make my car look. :)


Hence why I put the part in there about stripes being a "personal thing". If you don't want the negative feedback that you were already expecting then don't bring up an old topic full of negativity.

You like them...great. Happy for ya.:cool: Just don't expect others to say they like them when they don't. I was just being honest from my tastes and those of many of the people I associate with.:dunno:

Hence why I put the part in there about stripes being a "personal thing". If you don't want the negative feedback that you were already expecting then don't bring up an old topic full of negativity.

You like them...great. Happy for ya.:cool: Just don't expect others to say they like them when they don't. I was just being honest from my tastes and those of many of the people I associate with.:dunno:

Gheeze, lighten up! :slap:

personally i think im gonna do a hockey stick style strip down the side, or maybe a ron fellows style striping on the right fender but thats it.....to each his own. These will ble black and on a MGM car so they will be fairly subtle.

Gheeze, lighten up! :slap:

I was lightened up and just stating general observations until you posted

"people are too quick to look at what someone else likes and find a way to be derogatory. Usually it's to make themselve feel better about... well... themselves."

That made it a bit more personal don't ya think? Back atcha.:slap:

**** the haters, it looks good. but do the vents.

here's mine
http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr239/oneslowgreengt/The%20G8/P1020477.jpg

That made it a bit more personal don't ya think? Back atcha.:slap:
:ohsnap1:

personally i think im gonna do a hockey stick style strip down the side, or maybe a ron fellows style striping on the right fender but thats it.....to each his own. These will ble black and on a MGM car so they will be fairly subtle.

Please post some pics when you have it done. I'd be interested to see how it comes out!

**** the haters, it looks good. but do the vents.

here's mine
http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr239/oneslowgreengt/The%20G8/P1020477.jpg

Now THAT is awsome looking! :hail:

There is a town in Michigan called Wyoming or are you somewhere in the state of Wyoming? I'm currently in Cheyenne Wyoming but am relocating to Dallas in about three weeks.

:ohsnap1:



Please post some pics when you have it done. I'd be interested to see how it comes out!



Now THAT is awsome looking! :hail:

There is a town in Michigan called Wyoming or are you somewhere in the state of Wyoming? I'm currently in Cheyenne Wyoming but am relocating to Dallas in about three weeks.
wyoming michigan is a suburb of grand rapids.

Stripes are a personal thing. Many people see racing stripes and the last thing they'd think of is "sophisticated". To many people they scream "immature boy-racer".:dunno:


I tend to agree. Think of it this way. The G8 is said to compete with the 5 Series. Would you ever see racing stripes on a 5 Series? There's your answer. To each there own though. If you like it..............

I tend to agree. Think of it this way. The G8 is said to compete with the 5 Series. Would you ever see racing stripes on a 5 Series? There's your answer. To each there own though. If you like it..............

Vito

Would I ever see racing stripes on a 5 Series? Yes. I've seen them. Even in BMW commercials.

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/attachments/e39-m5-e52-z8-discussion/45887d1186524585-mr-mrs-

I'm just saying... :)

theres a white GT with the front and rear stripes at a local dealer--same as the black GT in the OP.. man i thought it was ugly on the net in pics but in person...... even worse.

but hey to each their own.

Too many people are too quick to look at what someone else likes and find a way to be derogatory. Usually it's to make themselve feel better about... well... themselves.

More pics... yes I love the way they make my car look. :)

http://209.205.181.97/webpics/G6/G81.jpg

http://209.205.181.97/webpics/G6/G83.jpg
I like that look very much. The thin border stripes sre what makes those look awesome.
Stripes have been around long before I came around, and I'll bet there going to be around for
a long time to come. Some I like, some I don't. You did good.:)

I like that look very much. The thin border stripes sre what makes those look awesome.
Stripes have been around long before I came around, and I'll bet there going to be around for
a long time to come. Some I like, some I don't. You did good.:)

I like those stripes also, but it looks like something is missing. Maybe different type wheels to complement stripes.

When I purchased my G8, The dealer had a local shop add silver stripes from the front of the hood to the air intakes and from the top of the intakes to the cowl, the trunk lid and stop at the top of the rear spoiler. The silver stripes were on a Blue G8 and looked great.

Are any G8 owners in wichita,kansas registered here ?

Yuck.

**** the haters, it looks good. but do the vents.

here's mine
http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr239/oneslowgreengt/The%20G8/P1020477.jpg

Wow, some stripe packages I don't like but yours are very tastefully done, I like the color combo you have too. I agree with you on the OP's stripes, looks much nicer with the vents done, it completes the line down the hood.

It doesnt look that bad - to me those look better on 2-door sports cars ie camaro's, stangs, challengers, but i think color combo's are the biggie with our cars - my 5 pennies.

**** the haters, it looks good. but do the vents.

here's mine
http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr239/oneslowgreengt/The%20G8/P1020477.jpg

I think that looks fantastic. I think the same grey would look great on my White GT. I had an 07 Shelby GT with that exact combination (White car/grey stripes) and I always thought is looked great.

Looks good

I'll pass.

I guess the stripes just don't do it for me on this car. They look OK but nothing I would want to do.

loving the stripes.......im getting my stripes painted on next week same as the white stripes just going with black instead!!!

The stripes? They're just disgusting!!!! :ban:

I sure wouldn't paint them. I have to admit I like some of them cause to gives it a touch of muscle.

mine are vinyl, so they could come off. but they've held up magnificently for the last 14k miles.

I also like the stripes. I'd like to see a lot more of them out there on the road.

Holden Ralleye style stripes aren't bad if done right like on OneSlowGreenGT's car.

I was going to purchase a Liquid Red GT like the one above and I am glad I did not. The big issue I see with those stripes is over time they will peel and it will just turn into a vehicle that looks like it belongs in a trailer park somewhere in mississippi (yeah I didn't capitalize it). Another reason is if you wax &/ polish, the time spent getting around all those stripes is just a pain.

I was going to purchase a Liquid Red GT like the one above and I am glad I did not. The big issue I see with those stripes is over time they will peel and it will just turn into a vehicle that looks like it belongs in a trailer park somewhere in mississippi (yeah I didn't capitalize it). Another reason is if you wax &/ polish, the time spent getting around all those stripes is just a pain.
the dealer, along with a few detailing friends have told me to wax over them. i haven't had any issues with hazing or discoloration.

Holly crap, I just bought a hot white GT with those G8 stripes. They were off the evening I got home. I now see why this was the only GT on the lot. I think that the stripes scared away most of the more conservative buyers(my opinion only). The last car that I owned with stripes was my 68 Z28. Thank goodness I found this post, I was going nuts trying to find any info on them.

Those stripes rock! I think they look great!
Did you buy them from a dealer?

does any one have any picks of pinstripes? that me another item that mugh look cool as opposed to the stripes?
just my .02 :driving:

Well.
I got stripes and my car was the last car in the dealer too.
I've had my car for the past 3 months, and I haven't had a problem with them at all.
And I love when people look over at my car and are like wow..

I had the G8 stripe package as shown in post #1. White car with flat black package. I not only removed the stripes but also all emblems. I had a '68' Z28, maroon with white stripes that were painted on the car which I liked very much. Some vehicles look good with stripes, some, not so much. Just my 2 cents.

I had the G8 stripe package as shown in post #1. White car with flat black package. I not only removed the stripes but also all emblems. I had a '68' Z28, maroon with white stripes that were painted on the car which I liked very much. Some vehicles look good with stripes, some, not so much. Just my 2 cents.
so i suppose you'll tell us the same thing in may?

Sorry about the duplication, don't post much. I very well could post again in May if you ask nice.

**** the haters, it looks good. but do the vents.

here's mine
http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr239/oneslowgreengt/The%20G8/P1020477.jpg


I also have to agree with everyone else and your stripes do look good on your car. I also think that shade of gray would look good on black.

Here is mine with the stripe package. I didnt put the rears on though, I didnt like the way they look in back.

If I did them I would just do the hood and rear decklid/spoiler. I think they are OK but would spend my money on something else. JMHO

Anybody got a silver G8 with some sort of stripe package? Looking to do something with mine this spring but haven't seen any pics in the maverick silver.

the dealer, along with a few detailing friends have told me to wax over them. i haven't had any issues with hazing or discoloration.

Wax will destroy them! Stop doing that. I use to detail and work with a bunch of companies and know some of the best products to use for everything that needs done to a car. I have a '77 Trans Am with the big bird and the 30th Anniversiary (1 of 3 track car/Pace car) Trans Am with the stripes and pace car info down the side. You can not buy the sides for the car so you have to protect them. 303 Products will protect it. Otherwise you will go through the 2 mil (I assume) clear coat cover and the wax will get in between then you get the fading. 303 has something just for vinyl/stripes/decals that protects from UV and all. Would suggest you get that and try to avoid the stripes with car wax. Hope it helps. I don't work for them or with them, just giving you a tip if you want them to look new for more then 1 year.

Wax will destroy them! Stop doing that. I use to detail and work with a bunch of companies and know some of the best products to use for everything that needs done to a car. I have a '77 Trans Am with the big bird and the 30th Anniversiary (1 of 3 track car/Pace car) Trans Am with the stripes and pace car info down the side. You can not buy the sides for the car so you have to protect them. 303 Products will protect it. Otherwise you will go through the 2 mil (I assume) clear coat cover and the wax will get in between then you get the fading. 303 has something just for vinyl/stripes/decals that protects from UV and all. Would suggest you get that and try to avoid the stripes with car wax. Hope it helps. I don't work for them or with them, just giving you a tip if you want them to look new for more then 1 year.

Can yo give me the 303 link?

This site seems to be terrible about removing "non-sponsor" links which is a crock and only moves this community back a step in my opinion.

People will buy where they want and from whom they want, this site removing links doesn't make much of a difference!

//end rant :)

Can yo give me the 303 link?

This site seems to be terrible about removing "non-sponsor" links which is a crock and only moves this community back a step in my opinion.

People will buy where they want and from whom they want, this site removing links doesn't make much of a difference!

//end rant :)


I hear ya. There is actually not one sponsor on this site that would present itself as a conflict of interest with the cleaning site. Just like the name says. it is 303 products followed by a dot then com. Under samples on that site, for $6.00 you can try 3, of the .2 oz samples. The one that works for vinyl (including Vinyl decals) is called Aerospace Protectant which is the only stuff that I know of that actually buffs out Carbon Fiber and Lexan also on top of vinyl. Not real cheap though. but a little bit goes a long way. I was able to do about 30 (full cars front to back) with the 1 16oz bottle which runs like $15.00

Another site worth looking into if you really want your car to look brand new for thousands of miles to come is a company out of Ohio called Jax Wax which is followed by a dot then US. I trust their entire lineup. Their leather cleaner is the Best on the market for the money. Amazing stuff called Vinyl and leather cleaner and is like under $6.00 You will love the smell and how well it works. It comes in a spray can. Jack the owner has bought a can back from me because the fluid was inside but the thing had no pressure so he sent me 2 for my trouble. That is how well they do!

For the much less hardcore people, you can trust just about anything Meguiar's but they are just diluted versions of some other brands with a good smell and a larger price tag.

I could go on for days after running a detailing company of my own with a staff of 17. I learned a lot and dealt with a lot of companies and products. Those are 2 companies I would suggest to the at home detailer who wants a new car look/smell/feel for years to come.

Also, I hear Adam's products work well though I have somewhat limited knowledge on thier products. I have ysed their wash and it was great! The other above sites mentioned really don't have much if anything that is the same with Adam's polish. Support the site sponsors.

i added these stripes to my 08 GT:driving:
http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7753&d=1270441102

Not bad! where did they come from?

Adam,

i made them myself. i have all the equipment necessary. they can be made any color/pattern. any design. i will be remaking them soon. i want to make some changes. i am also going to be making some wheel insert decals that will probably be either charcoal metallic or gunmetal metallic or i might see how white will look. if you have any questions, shoot me a PM with a way to get hold of you.

StickerSteve the million dolla ? How much money?