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To Shield or not To Shield...

Discussion in '348/355' started by 355dreamer, Jun 28, 2008.

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  1. 355dreamer

    355dreamer F1 World Champ Owner

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    Guys,
    I hated the shields on my 355 from day one. Not because I am a purist or something, but because the D Bag I bought the car from had them way out of place and I am a symmetry freak. Anyway, today I finally got around to removing the old ones in preparation for the Yoshi Shields I bought from an F chatter.
    I am debating keeping them off for a while and I wanted you guys' opinions. Obviously, when and if I do install them, I will put them in the correct place.
    the First shots are the shield the D Bag had put on and the last are from today, without. What do you think?
    I am also considering removing the tint but I guess that's for another thread...
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    355dreamer, Jun 28, 2008
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  2. Lars_vet

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    keep the shields
    remove the tint
    Repaint the wheels (gray or black)

    Thats it
     
    Lars_vet, Jun 28, 2008
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  3. 285ferrari

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    Looks better w/o them!!!
     
    285ferrari, Jun 28, 2008
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  4. TSM

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    Remove the shields and the tint. Agree with Lars on the wheels too!
     
    TSM, Jun 28, 2008
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  5. tactical

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    Ferraris need shields every one knows that;) Also being that the 355 is not the current Ferrari shape, Jo public wont know what car it is from the side walk:D
     
    tactical, Jun 28, 2008
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  6. Dragster

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    Keep the tint, it looks good. Plus it keeps the cabin cooler and light off the leather.
     
    Dragster, Jun 28, 2008
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  7. J. Salmon

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    1. No need for shields, looks great.
    2. Normally not a tint guy, but 355 interior durability what it is, might leave it.
    3. Wheels are crap, sell them to me :)
     
    J. Salmon, Jun 28, 2008
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    shields delete
     
    Oengus, Jun 28, 2008
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  9. 285ferrari

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    I'll give him 2 packs of Skittles, a Celine Dion CD, a used solar patio light and $3.56 cash for the wheels---Deal??
     
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  10. 355dreamer

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    Add two zeros to your offer and I'll consider. ;)
     
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  11. PAP 348

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    I would put the shields back on. I would also leave the tint and the wheels! :):)

    Your car looks awesome!! The new Yoshi shields will top it off. ;);)
     
    PAP 348, Jun 28, 2008
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  12. Saint Bastage

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    Be careful...Only the green skittles are left

    Seriously though...I like the tint, I love the wheels, and the shields just seem to much. Leave it like it is.
     
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    nix the sheilds

    go lighter on the tint, to say a 30% rating

    grey or black the wheels

    then proudly erect a temple to the almighty 355 in the town square ................ :cool:
     
    gothspeed, Jun 28, 2008
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  14. PaulK

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    Well I am a traditionalist so I prefer them without but they really do look good either way!
     
    PaulK, Jun 28, 2008
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    Yes on the shields, and I'm in line for those wheels!!!!
     
    UConn Husky, Jun 28, 2008
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    Man, if you're that desperate you can have mine. Bring $6000 and a 25-year old blond to Winston-Salem, and the wheels are yours.
     
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    Keep those wheels white! I love that look on the right car, and your car is it. I would keep the tint too...but as for the shields it seems fine either way.

    What color red is that? It looks darker than the usual red you see everywhere, but maybe its my monitor...

    jds
     
    bureau13, Jun 28, 2008
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    Wheels are awesome, tint eh?, thin Yoshis in the right position rock! :D
     
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    OOOO yeah! Got you now... $100 for shipping and I'll have those Speedlines, or that line goes straight to the better half! Mooowhoooohahahahahaaa!!!!
     
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  20. 355dreamer

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    Actually the Tint is 30%. It looks really dark in the first pictures because I had a windshield screen thingie up and it is in the shade in the second set.

    I don't know how to quote 2 people but someone asked and the car is Rosso Barchetta, it's not you monitor...
     
    355dreamer, Jun 28, 2008
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  21. 285ferrari

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    Click the " button to the right of the quote button on your first one, it will turn red/orange, then click quote on the next one--it will bring both posts up in the same window..
     
    285ferrari, Jun 28, 2008
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  22. jm348

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    Shields yes, tint no (Iroc's from 80's had tint) wheels neutral...... :D

    But then again what the hell do I know?
     
    jm348, Jun 28, 2008
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  23. 285ferrari

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    Zeros added--$300.56---Deal??

     
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  24. gothspeed

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    You are right..... it was just the trees casting a shadow.... :eek: ............... tint is perfect .... ;)


    To quote multiple people....... click the '+' sign next to the 'quote' button for each person you want to quote then finally the 'quote' of the last person you want to quote or the 'post reply' button at the end of the thread. Then just type your insults in between the different posts...... ;)
     
    gothspeed, Jun 28, 2008
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  25. PizzaPrince

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    Fan of the sheilds and the tint....Car looks great
     
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