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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Retsof, Aug 30, 2008.

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  1. Retsof

    Retsof Karting

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    Okay fellas,

    Answer this question for me. It's taken a lot of juevos to ask this and dont want to seem like a moron. I know you can pay for a lot a lot of things in the Ferrari world. Can you change the background color of the shields from yellow to a color of your choosing? Just thought I would ask.
     
  2. miketuason

    miketuason F1 World Champ
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    You can do preety much anything but be ware that Enzo might rise from his grave and hunt you:)

    Actually it would be interesting to see a red background or black with a red prancing horse.
     
  3. robbie

    robbie F1 Rookie

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    Don't put shields were they never were from the factory. Is there anyone who mistakes your car for something else without the shields?
     
  4. robert_c

    robert_c F1 Rookie

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    I like the way the yellow backgrounds go so well with yellow Ferraris. I would love to be able to get them to match the car color.
     
  5. RMDC

    RMDC Formula 3

    May 15, 2005
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    The yellow (on the shield and the nose badge) is the color of Modena. Enzo chose it. Although we've seen many examples of the lengths that Ferrari will go to please it's customers, doubt changing their logo and brand image would happen.
     
  6. Bluehinder

    Bluehinder Formula Junior

    Aug 9, 2005
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    Perfect as is. Looks great on rosso corsa.
     
  7. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    +1-----Can't see Ferrari changing the factory shield color..
     
  8. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    What they said.

    It's kind of like changing the red on the U.S. flag because it clashes with your shutters.
     
  9. Robb

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    LOL...

    +1

    Robb


     
  10. lookitsme

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  11. rodolfo

    rodolfo Formula Junior

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    It is like changing the "Coat of Arms"...sacrilege
     
  12. A.J

    A.J Karting

    Dec 14, 2007
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    I think they look spot on the way they are but if you do decide to do a colour change post some pics up ;-)
     
  13. AMA328

    AMA328 F1 Rookie

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    i've thought the same thing - the yellow color clashes on some cars. Find a good paint guy, have him
    paint the yellow portion to match car color and see how it looks.
     
  14. opus10583

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    #15 opus10583, Sep 16, 2008
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  15. Modeler

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  16. Julio Batista

    Julio Batista Formula 3

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    #17 Julio Batista, Sep 17, 2008
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    Great idea! Change the color of the Ferrari logo, one of the world's most powerfull and respected brands, designed by Enzo himself ! After all, it's your car, how could anyone dare tell you what to do with it. It's a free country!

    But why stop there? The color of the horse could also be changed. In the US, make it an Apaloosa! Just one color for the horse is boring; with an Apaloosa you can paint nice brown and white spots. And what about the Italian flag colors on the shield? How unpatriotic! Make it red, white, and blue, which should also add resale value if you sell it in France or Holland.

    But let's be honest: Is a horse really the best animal to put on the shield? Ford Mustangs already use horses, and horses are not very smart or aggressive animals. What about a Leopard? Oops, Jaguar already has something like that. Try a shark! An eagle! A wolf! Add feathers and little shiny reflective stones, so the shield really stands out and EVERYBODY will know you have a Ferrari! How cool can that be?

    We all know that in matters of taste, Italian products can always be very much improved. Who better than yourself to do it?

    Once again, remember: It's your car, and you can do whatever you want with it.
     

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