240sx with or without

[pjxiong]

perhaps this topic has been discussed before, nonetheless, it deserves to be talked about! so, back to my question, a 240sx would look better with or without the molding all around the body? obviously this is a very basic question; one can easily ask "do you mean a 2 tone with the molding dividing'em? because that looks nice too." or "what if you have an aftermarket kit? i mean vertex doesnt have molding." discuss.

to be completely honest, this isn't a serious question. i'm just a little sick of looking at and reading the same threads everyday. (EXCEPT, i do not get tired of looking at all the sexy cars on the 'best looking 240sx' thread). more pics kalypso!

[S14toRPS13]

I didn't know there Hmongs in Arizona. Then again, there aren't many that lives in Seoul either and here I am. Anyways, this is all a matter of opinions. I like it without, so I removed mine. I think it gives a cleaner more modern look.

[S14toRPS13]

Double post**

[pjxiong]

unfortunately, i got stationed here. tucson reminds me of home, a s***-hole. and apparently there are more hmongs around town, but i havent met any...maybe im just not looking at the right places?

[CJH]

Hmong people are everywhere man. My girl is Hmong. Her friends brother lives in Korea. I think he teaches english or something.

I have seen the molding removed and didnt like it.

[simmode1]

Without. That molding is horrendous. I removed most of mine, but the dried out molding on the corners of the front bumper and on the rear bumper are proving to be a b*tch to remove...

[DamonDread]

I think it looks better without. ALOT cleaner. Im not a fan of Two-Tone paint jobs either, so still wouldn't like it as a devider.
Damn thing is distracting to the eye. Nothing worse than following the lines of some pure eye candy, just to hit that damn speed bump in the middle of the body! UGH.

[simmode1]

I'm ok with two tone paint jobs. You don't see them often on hatches. So when I see something creative, like this:

I tend to like it...

[DamonDread]

^^^^^Thats actually not bad

I still wouldn't rock it though. lol
Off topic i likey dem shoes!

[simmode1]

I wouldn't rock it either. It screams boy racer. But I still like it...

[benz88]

what is hmong?

Also im partial to the line. i still have mine on. Might take it off now lol.

[simmode1]

Hmong is an asian ethnicity...
I had no idea either until I watched Gran Torino... lol

[benz88]

Hmong is an asian ethnicity...
I had no idea either until I watched Gran Torino... lol

hm sweet. ive watched it too and i guess that part went over my head lol

[laxands13]

Hmong is an asian ethnicity...
I had no idea either until I watched Gran Torino... lol

i think it looks way better without the molding. Two tone coupes can rock it, cause it divides the colors well for me. otherwise, its ugllllyyy

[gigabit240]

Hmong is an asian ethnicity...
I had no idea either until I watched Gran Torino... lol

I think I've learned like 10 different new things to call Asians just because of that movie

[simmode1]

^^^ Most of which aren't usable in public... lol

[bersh240]

moldings?
bersh does not understand.

[night240]

I want some sushi right about now. molding sucks!!! its stupid idea.

[simmode1]

moldings?
bersh does not understand.

OP is talking about that black stripe that runs all along the s13's exterior and whether to take it or not. So far, seems like most of us hate it and thinks the cars are much cleaner without it.

It's actually just black adhesive... almost like electrical tape. You can pull most of it off with your fingers. But the bumpers are much harder to clean it off of...

[s14danny]

so you guys just body filler over the line?!

[Drakelee]

I'll be the first to say i like mine, I'v had a 240 with and without. my current is without and when i paint it in a few months i plan on adding it back.

[thomasjamal]

I took mine off to do the ghetto paint job below. I'm actually thinking about replacing it, though. What do you think?

[Drakelee]

doo it!!

[simmode1]

so you guys just body filler over the line?!

Nooooo! Not the upper thin line... The thick lower one with the black tape in it!

^^^See the black stripe that starts on the front bumper, runs under your side marker, continues between your wheels and all around the car? Thats just tape! Fugly tape! No need for body filler... just pull it off.

S13's are soooo much cleaner without it...

[Mychal]

I'm ok with two tone paint jobs. You don't see them often on hatches. So when I see something creative, like this:

I tend to like it...

thats NSPerformance's 180sx, NASTY!!

[troyw]

im curently filling in the body line around my 240 here is a pic

[confused9]

unfortunately i still have mine. doesn't it leave behind a sticky residue?

[simmode1]

unfortunately i still have mine. doesn't it leave behind a sticky residue?

Nope. The tape on my sides cam off really easy by just using my finger nails. All the adhesize stayed on the black strip. The tape on the bumpers is all dry/cracked and difficult to remove though...