Should i re-decal my Capri or leave it bare? (pics)

Iamzod · 25 Feb 2006 at 18:59

The_Dark_Side said:
no offence meant by this at all mate,but i think you need to decide what look you're going for.if you're not going for the original look then why limit yourself to brooklands wheels as there are more modern designs that can look even better.
if it were me i'd go for the original look as it'll become a real head turner.
if that's not your thing then why not pimp it a little....de-lock it with the old Jag starter solenoid gear,drop it a tad and smack on a set of 18's.

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not meant in an unsulting manner just incase you feel this is what was intended

lol, dont worry about it, it'd be a boring place if everyone had the same opinions

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I consider the above to be a bit OTT

To "drop it a tad" would mean losing my exhaust on the 1st speed hump i come to

it already scrapes on half of them as it is.

I dont particularly like modern wheel designs either, and i think anything bigger than 15" is too big for the car, if i was going non ford for wheels it'd be some of these -

Interior aint quite as it left the factory either.

The_Dark_Side · 25 Feb 2006 at 19:04

are the 5 spokes you've posted above compomotive or revolution.

(or neither if i'm going to look extra stupid)

Iamzod · 25 Feb 2006 at 20:14

Revolution they are, i quite like some of the compomotive designs but they only do the ones i like in smaller sizes than 15"

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Mic · 25 Feb 2006 at 20:26

I like it as is, with maybe some nice american style chrome wheels (not boy racer sstyle chrome)

Jonny69 · 25 Feb 2006 at 20:33

I think it looks great as it is.

Wheelswise I am a tart for 13" wheels so I'd go for some ultra rare 7" or 8" wide RS alloys with black centres and polished rims and drop it an inch or two. Actually it would look hardcore with those wheels and the stickers back on it.

Damn, can't decide

Foghorn Leghorn · 25 Feb 2006 at 20:57

Your car has given me the pot noodle, always wanted a Capri.

I would be looking for a set of Brooklands wheels or a set of pepperpots. The 2.8 special rims arent very nice.
Try the Decals on and see what you think, you can always take them off again if you dont like them.

Fog

geiger · 25 Feb 2006 at 21:17

It looks good as it is, dont let anyone tell you otherwise! You've done that motor up nice, everyone knows its a capri so anything on the back is unneeded. I do like that Ford badge on the front though..

Mickey D, those style of rims are my favourite

divine` · 25 Feb 2006 at 21:22

...tbqfh

L0rdMike · 25 Feb 2006 at 21:23

I like big cars that bang in yo face?

Koncordski · 25 Feb 2006 at 21:32

Always loved capris, agreed that black centres/polished rims are the way forward. To quote the original TV add, "It's the car you always promised yourself!".

Yeah right ford marketing! They are very rare round here now (can't remember the last time i saw one TBH) and look pure old skool. My uncle stuck one on it's roof about ten years ago, bit lively by all accounts!

Iamzod · 25 Feb 2006 at 22:53

divine_madness said:
...tbqfh

LOL

i need to learn how to use Photoshop.

Any chance u can re-do that pic but just the wheels (a bit smaller mind) and none of the extra bits?

benneh · 25 Feb 2006 at 23:12

Heres what i would do to the front:

And heres a very bad image of what i would do to the rear. Basically it's just adding the capri injection sticker and removing the bumper:

You've done a really nice job with that though dude if the pics represent the real thing. I reaally like capris.

commited · 25 Feb 2006 at 23:28

Make it your own - it's not anywhere near original, and that isnt necessarily a bad thing - the coolest capris are the ones that are modded as they were in the 70/80s

Leave the decals off, and find some nice 15s

lordrobs · 26 Feb 2006 at 00:09

Personally I would leave the side decals off. Deffinately put the ford badge on the back and as for the capri 2.8 injection detail on the back, well it looks ok with or without.

Iamzod · 26 Feb 2006 at 01:00

If i get a spare hour or so over the next week or two i might throw the old original grille back on and the RS 7 Spoke wheels that came on the car & get some more pics in the same place, just for comparison.

The grille i have is black though.

And benneh, those are the wheels i'm after

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benneh · 26 Feb 2006 at 01:54

Iamzod said:
The grille i have is black though.

And benneh, those are the wheels i'm after .

Tbh i think the wheels look sexy, i presume theyre 15's?, I really think they would look smart in 16". And as for the grille i would say spend the time to spray it, you wont have any problems matching the colour as the paint is so new, and it's off the car so you can do it at leisure

. Would look smart imo.

Sanzy · 26 Feb 2006 at 02:11

Puzzled · 26 Feb 2006 at 02:13

The back looks a little bland, but then the original rear decal isn't all that great in my opinion.

Needs something though, any other rear decals you could put on there?

Iamzod · 26 Feb 2006 at 02:18

Sanzy said:

Don't post that please

, makes me want to shoot the culprits :mad:

Iamzod · 26 Feb 2006 at 02:21

benneh said:
Tbh i think the wheels look sexy, i presume theyre 15's?, I really think they would look smart in 16". And as for the grille i would say spend the time to spray it, you wont have any problems matching the colour as the paint is so new, and it's off the car so you can do it at leisure . Would look smart imo.

Yep, Brooklands wheels are 15", as are the wheels i'm using at the moment, so it would be a straight tyre swap (got a full set of Eagle F1's with 900 or so Miles on them atm)

As for sticking a colour matched MK3 Grille back on, not a chance, i think thats one part ford shoulda left when they went to the MK3.

Sticking 16's on it would leave really thin tyres, would look out of place and i think it would make the ride too harsh and i bet the car would follow every rut in the road

Should i re-decal my Capri or leave it bare? (pics)

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