Should i get venetians?

mitsas17 · 08-09-2012, 06:17 PM

Hi everyone, planning on going white Venetians.
Open to all opinions

I have got a full respray booked this Monday coming up, so the car will look immaculate.

I also have NO tint on the car, and don't plan on it.
I have put in a full leather interior and want to leave it visible as i think it looks a lot nicer.

Thanks in advance
Thinking about white Venetians for some style

lucas2 · 08-09-2012, 06:30 PM

Curious, how much is the respray gonna set you back?
Venetians wont look too bad on your car...maybe try a photoshopped pic and see what you think

mitsas17 · 08-09-2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lucas2

Curious, how much is the respray gonna set you back?
Venetians wont look too bad on your car...maybe try a photoshopped pic and see what you think

Hey, i have no idea how to photoshop haha, but i'd really appreciate it if someone could?
of any blue EL?

the respray will include;
repairing off all rubbers(1/4 window, rear window and ect.)
red stripe and badges all painted red again
and just making the body perfect.
so the car will pretty much be brand new! cant wait

going to set me back about 4k

mitsas17 · 08-09-2012, 06:53 PM

also, if anyone could photoshop a pic of another blue EL with venetians?
or include their own car with venetians, it would be greatly appreciated.
thanks in advance!

in_xcess · 08-09-2012, 10:51 PM

Venetians only for retro look which you'd do XC and older imo.

xtremerus · 08-09-2012, 11:00 PM

I wouldn't do it.
But if you MUST, then black.

Nova 8 · 09-09-2012, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by xtremerus

I wouldn't do it.
But if you MUST, then black.

I agree, I'd go with tint but your car and each to their own, be unique if it pleases you.

In Focus · 08-09-2012, 11:02 PM

See if you can find some old Aunger louvres somewhere.

mash85 · 09-09-2012, 12:14 AM

i wouldnt do it venetians, regardless of colour. As people have said above, in my opinion, they only suit older cars. I think they'd look out of place on yours.

why no tint?

5.4 GT · 10-09-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by In Focus

See if you can find some old Aunger louvres somewhere.

Do that.

Buntz · 09-09-2012, 12:59 AM

Like an old Falcon 500 or Holden Premiere.

Please don't put venetians in this car. lol

n0name · 09-09-2012, 01:14 AM

IF you put venetians on you may as well complete the look and put a grandpa shade on too lol. I reckon it would look better as is with a tint though but thats just me. Do whatever you want, it's your car.

wrongwaynorris · 09-09-2012, 02:02 AM

If you go venetians complete the look by buying rear spats a cardigan , walking socks and sandals too and maybe a Nissan Cedric to go under the venetians . Sorry but they are a thing of the past and thats where they should stay . I think they will look hideous on an E series .

chamb0 · 09-09-2012, 03:28 AM

Another vote for no... in my opinion it's a tacky, awkward and mismatched look on newer cars. The styles are out of sync, kind of like wearing running shoes with a tuxedo. If you have your heart set on venetians buy a classic to put them on

But at the end of the day it's your own pride and joy, choose whatever makes you happy.

duaned · 09-09-2012, 08:25 AM

Venetians = Dust Collectors. The end.

**SSD-85** · 09-09-2012, 08:39 AM

I voted no as well.

Venetians on post X-series Falcons look out of place, let alone their performance orientated variants.

EF ECTIV · 09-09-2012, 01:43 PM

do it...

duaned · 09-09-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by EF ECTIV

do it...

image

Dont take that advice, it looks horrible!

Buntz · 10-09-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by EF ECTIV

do it...

image

Clearly then, if you install Venetians on your modern car... it will be towed.

But this is fulleh sick euleh:

EF ECTIV · 10-09-2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Buntz93ED

Clearly then, if you install Venetians on your modern car... it will be towed.

yeah had nothing to do with having a motor missing, having a bare metal
engine bay and going for paint and panel

Buntz · 12-09-2012, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by EF ECTIV

yeah had nothing to do with having a motor missing, having a bare metal
engine bay and going for paint and panel

T'was a joke.

VioletGT · 09-09-2012, 01:51 PM

If it was my car, i would go with black.

MWTB · 09-09-2012, 01:55 PM

I love the irony in the numberplate of that EF.

In Focus · 09-09-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MWTB

I love the irony in the numberplate of that EF.

I like the tow-truck's plate.

2011G6E · 09-09-2012, 08:56 PM

Venetians are always cool. As long as they're kept clean and white, they look awesome on just about any car, even modern ones...one of the few "traditional" accessories that suits just about anything.

We had a set in our XC Fairmont. I'd have a set in our G6E just for the hell of it. Been trying to find a set for my Celica, but the steep long slope of the rear window on the hatch means it doesn't really work.

BHDOGS · 09-09-2012, 02:40 PM

I wrote a whole sarcastic post but I deleted it and am Replacing it with a big fat no I have no idea why this craze is returning but it's the stupid and I hate it

Deaks · 09-09-2012, 07:16 PM

Whilst it is entirely your decision, im going with no.

TheZHLANE · 09-09-2012, 07:27 PM

On something bigger and boxier,....yes, maybe. certainly not on an el xr6, looks weird.

eb2fairmont · 09-09-2012, 09:03 PM

I'd go tint. Agree with the comment above about it only suiting older cars, pre 85 I reckon.

XP6 · 09-09-2012, 10:07 PM

Punch some louvers in the bonnet and go white walls while you are there

View Poll Results: Opinion on Venetians
White Venetians	15	19.23%
Black Venetians	10	12.82%
No Venetians	53	67.95%
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