PainZ
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it better make front cover steve!!
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SteveW
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or what ??  
It bloody best do with all the plans that im doing...
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Tom
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Seen this a bit late, everything has already been said!
I like subtle cars, or cars that are done well, I don't think mental show cars add anything good to the 'modding scene' as little neds try to re-create things they see in maxy poo and never pull it off and every time I see a 'neded' up car it pisses me off 
I like the way more people are getting interested in modding but I don't like the direction as robbo says 
But it's all down to taste
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Robbo
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DangerousDave16v
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To MattyB-
why cant you have the car car you described ? thats exactly what im into. is it insurance,or the fact you need something ott in london??
just wondering
cheers
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Robbo
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Tom
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  @ robbo nice post mate 
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Robbo
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Was intended to form a nice discussion 
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Jill
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quote:
Originally posted by RobboSRi
I was thinking about this again last night (good point by the way Ian)... Project Slam is an excellent example.. built by Max Power (  ) has 20's, hydraulics (?) stupid black tints, a 200bhp turbo'd engine (Why) a gay looking exhaust combination and the STUPIDEST UGLIEST shit thrown onto it that looks liek its been made by wood and a fancy paint job (that looks silly IMO) and they rave on about it like its the best thing ever... it looks ridiculous and that kit is stupid - this typifies how top end modding is going... towards trying to impress people with a stupid paint job and silly big wheels and then sticking on some 'custom' wood (Ok I realise it wasn't actually wood)... it's an abomination and really does not look good, different but in no way good.
Jet however (upon further inspection) as done all the above but has managed to craft something different and that is (as you pointed out) an attractive car, still not a practical car but it does actually look decent.
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Originally posted by RobboSRi
and that kit is stupid
Yeah I agree with this BUT the fitting and attention to detail regarding the fitting etc is exceptional (IMO)
Companies/bodyshops etc that deal with modifications etc have to keep "ahead of the game" so to speak because at the end of the day its their livelihood isn't it? So if that means getting more and more outrageous then so be it. And also, it's the people with the cars that are buying the mods/having the work done to their cars etc as a result of more outrageous things being introduced- so they can too "stay ahead of the modifying game".
BUT IMHO it's the classic mods that will last FAR longer than silly trends such as mahooosive alloys, flip paints/two tone and jap crap  .
My tuppence for ya!
JILL
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Ian
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Some excellent points. Heavily modified doesn't always mean stupid, and the comparison between Jets coupe and Project Slam substantiates this.
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Robbo
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
Some excellent points. Heavily modified doesn't always mean stupid, and the comparison between Jets coupe and Project Slam substantiates this.
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Robbo
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quote:
Originally posted by Jill
Yeah I agree with this BUT the fitting and attention to detail regarding the fitting etc is exceptional (IMO)
BUT IMHO it's the classic mods that will last FAR longer than silly trends such as mahooosive alloys, flip paints/two tone and jap crap .
I have to admit I dont pay attention that sort of thing but this is true
I agree with your other point too
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Robbo
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Still interested in further opinions
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Matt H
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proof you dont need big wheels
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Dr Pepper
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That is stunning
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Robbo
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Never hugely keen on that kit but looks good with the Euro wheels
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Matt H
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ttt
discuss.....
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J da Silva
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My new trend is melting back bumpers
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ed
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quote:
Originally posted by Ty_Harris
I still believe that 18's on a corsa can look subtle if styled correctly, as any larger wheel on any car cud do.
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J da Silva
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I've got 18's on the car I first stuck a 2litre in, and it didn't do the power output justice tbh.
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ed
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Mmmm, I have been tempted to sell up and get these cum-tastic 17's.... I could probably get more than I paid for my 18's if I were to sell... Will have to see...
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Joff
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If everyone on CS was asked to paint a picture, you might get half a dozen pieces that could be considered works of art.
The same goes for their cars - most are piles of rolling turd, the select few actually look ok.
Is car styling as subjective as what we traditionally know as art?
Art in the traditional sense typically requires some talent to even be motivated enough to produce it, whereas car styling can (and is) be carried out by trained monkeys.
For every Pinifarina and Bertone, there's a thousand PSG's and Ultimate Velocities.
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goldfish
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quote:
Originally posted by 1800ed
quote:
Originally posted by Ty_Harris
I still believe that 18's on a corsa can look subtle if styled correctly, as any larger wheel on any car cud do.
this boy is a fool
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saboter7
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You said something about small and big wheels.... do you think i need larger wheels.... these are 15" x 7"
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goldfish
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quote:
Originally posted by Joff
If everyone on CS was asked to paint a picture, you might get half a dozen pieces that could be considered works of art.
The same goes for their cars - most are piles of rolling turd, the select few actually look ok.
Is car styling as subjective as what we traditionally know as art?
Art in the traditional sense typically requires some talent to even be motivated enough to produce it, whereas car styling can (and is) be carried out by trained monkeys.
For every Pinifarina and Bertone, there's a thousand PSG's and Ultimate Velocities.
you'd geta GTF if you asked me to paint a picture
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