A photoshop request...

Kingswell · Post by **Kingswell** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 5:25 pm

I was wondering what my car would look like with the following modifications. I was wondering if anyone with good photoshop skills could give it a go?

Can anyone put togheter a photoshop image of a red BX with a bonnet scoop and two white viper stripes down the centre.

I know the styling might not be to everyone's taste but I would like to see what it would look like.

I'll give it a go of course but my photoshop skills aren't that good.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:07 pm

I'll give it a go.

Kingswell · Post by **Kingswell** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:38 pm

Thanks!!

Should be good considering your other pictures.

Vanny · Post by **Vanny** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:35 pm

very early attempt (done within 20 minutes)

Mr B · Post by **Mr B** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:41 pm

About time you let that bloody I/C breathe

Kingswell · Post by **Kingswell** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:51 pm

I like the stripes, not too sure about the scoop though....

Would you put the stripes on yours?

tim leech · Post by **tim leech** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:01 pm

Nope I would rather have vultures fly out of my arse.

MULLEY · Post by **MULLEY** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:49 pm

Just needs a nice set of neons & then it could feature on barryboys website......

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:42 pm

I think Vanny's brought what I was going to bring to the party - and it confirms my suspicion; don't even think about it!

Look at the reasons stripes were put on cars anyway - there's a historical (often motorsport)-related reason. Best look at the BX or subsequent Citroen motorsport efforts for inspiration. If it's a red BX you need: (apologies to those on the Forum who've seen this old rendering before!):

Way2go · Post by **Way2go** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:47 pm

MULLEY wrote:Just needs a nice set of neons & then it could feature on barryboys website......

Yes, you could add morrettes c/w Angel Eyes too!

Vanny · Post by **Vanny** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 12:27 am

Phil, you really should change the reflection under the car where it reflects 'BX' off the original plate! Though i still dont know how the hell you can do things like that in PhotoChop, must be a whole hell of a lot of experience (or free time

).

I'm surprised that it looks a lot better than expected! But look at most of the cars that have the 'viper stripes' (AC Cobra, Dodge Viper etc) they all have huge surface areas with relatively tiny windows! Makes the stripes look much less broken and more flowing, they just look a little silly on the BX.

The scoop however! That looks LOADS better than i had expected in red, its a little bigger than it should be, and while Mr B is correct i do need some sort of flow over the IC i'm not convinced that the cooby is the way to go!

Stewart (oily!) · Post by **Stewart (oily!)** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:20 pm

I am living proof that a scoop does change your life

Stewart

Kingswell · Post by **Kingswell** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:07 pm

My intention was never actually to add the stripes and scoop, I simply wanted to see what it would look like.

However the bonnet scoop is starting to sound like a very interesting styling mod..... If I can find one that is a bit discreet.

Mr B · Post by **Mr B** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 10:14 pm

Stewart (oily!) wrote:I am living proof that a scoop does change your life
Stewart

Has it made a difference Stewart as I'm still toying? As mine has A/C, the condenser gets very hot and I think heats up the I/C air so I bet a scoop would help. Hmmmm.

cavmad · Post by **cavmad** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 10:35 pm

It helped my estate. Well, helped in as every Barry in town wanted to race me!
Strange thing is though it sort of made the car more funky to drive as looking over it when driving felt sort of cool in a weird way.