My question is, has anyone tried removing shelby stripes yet? Are they likely to cause problems with corrosion/scratching/uneven fading etc? I'd be up for a pair, but I wouldn't want to have to try to sell it with them on. Anyone done it themselves recently, or can say whether it's a DIY/professional job? (11/99)

The address of the Miata.net Stripe Machine, if anyone's interested (it is pretty damn funky) is: http://www.echelon.ca/tanner/StripeMachine/dHTML.html Even if you're not intersted in stripes, it'll amuse the gadget freak in you. The US-style stripes are pretty cool, too. (11/99)

At the NEC show there was a bloke doing a huge range of stick-on badges, bonnet stripes for minis, even union jack roofs (want one for your hardtop? - thought not :o). He simply had a PC linked up to a vinyl cutter and turned 'em out to order in whatever colours. Presumably Shelby stripes could be done easily enough this way. I'm sure they'd come off but I can't believe it wouldn't notice - even if the paint underneath remained intact the surrounding area paint would have dulled/faded. Wouldn't it? (11/99)

I'd like to add some 'AC Cobra' style stripes to my MX5, but have only managed to locate a US dealer. Does anyone know of a UK based company that deals in such things? (12/99)

I just went to a local signs shop and bought a strip of adhesive vinyl. It was exactly twice the width I required, so I simply cut it in half lengthways. For the results go to : http://www.mxfive.co.uk (12/99)