Is there any auto trend that has started in the US?

[JITB]

i thought about it...and could not think of any myself.

[wantboost]

lol are you talking import trend or just trends in general (<----------i hope not this lolol)

[EJ25RUN]

1. hot rod
2. streetrods
3. lowriders
4. muscle cars
5. jeep and everything 4x4 after it
6. drag racing cars
7. vanning (not around any more)


i got others.

[Nerdsrock22]

the idea of cars being mass transportation...

[Sammich]

drifting


























































:ninja:

[JITB]

1. hot rod
2. streetrods
3. lowriders
4. muscle cars
5. jeep and everything 4x4 after it
6. drag racing cars
7. vanning (not around any more)


i got others.

wow i cant believe i didnt even grasp those...lol

but what about in this current generation? Do we just sit and wait for other countries to impress us?

[Nerdsrock22]

wow i cant believe i didnt even grasp those...lol

but what about in this current generation? Do we just sit and wait for other countries to impress us?

DONK

I can't really see that taking off anywhere else. Not too many other countries have piles of old American sedans laying around...

[EJ25RUN]

DONK

I can't really see that taking off anywhere else. Not too many other countries have piles of old American sedans laying around...

i didnt put donks because the others have atleast a 50 year history and are not a danger on the roads.

To JITB.....modern times

American are known for cheap HP, look at how much it cost to make 500hp from a ls1/ls2 or a 4.6/5.0 compared to an import powerplant.

With the Z06 and old viper (i dont like the new one) we proved to the world we know howto make a sports car.

There reallyisnt anything new coming out because of the way roads arebuilt in this country and there arnt wide open spaces like you can find in the south of France so its all about doing everything on the track, look at how all of GM current lineup is proving itself on the ring, we havnt anything like that anymore.

[GTScoob]

Here's one: Owning a pickup truck and never using it as such. See also, 4x4 SUVs that have never even seen a dirt road.

[JITB]

I saw a picture from the tokyo auto show, of a few lifted cars with 24"+ wheels, but cant find any pictures..

[TheDarkRacer]

lol @ donks...
~TDR

[ATK_Designs]

flip a *****. That's the US' latest trend.

[sTeadFasT]

^^^^ That's definitally going to be the newest one since drifting outraged.

[AnthonyF]

1. hot rod
2. streetrods
3. lowriders
4. muscle cars
5. jeep and everything 4x4 after it
6. drag racing cars
7. vanning (not around any more)


i got others.

that pretty much takes the cake right there.

-Ant.

[2turbo4u]

Those car pimples(stick on vents).

[1439/2000]

http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/1597571.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1939057D9939C83F106E5A678BE7D8D196E 5A5397277B4DC33E



**** yeah!

And fast trucks from the factory, hell in 92 the Typhoon was the fastest production car out besides the 911 turbo:

http://www.jeimportperformance.com/files/Typhoon%20009.jpg

[Gorilla Eg!]

is there any way to KILL rice~!?!?!!?!?

[blackboi50]

i didnt put donks because the others have atleast a 50 year history and are not a danger on the roads.

danger????........so a hot rod with no doors isnt dangerous.....

and i didnt know drag cars were street legal......

also 4X4s????:thinking:.......cmon dont hate on the donkey boys :lmfao:......1

[Elbow]

JDM styling started in the US honestly, the kind you see in Cali...

[EJ25RUN]

danger????........so a hot rod with no doors isnt dangerous.....

and i didnt know drag cars were street legal......

also 4X4s????:thinking:.......cmon dont hate on the donkey boys :lmfao:......1

Hot Rods with no doors arn't really Hot Rods, Are you talking about a T-bucket?

Drag cars aren't street legal but im not talking about that. You can have a street legal car for the strip. Even one that runs 8's.

If we really go to the extreme level of whats legal, almost nothing is legal. Down to an exhaust in some states.

Whats wrong with 4x4? Im not talking about ones with 44 inch tires.
Real off roaders dont use huge monster truck sized tires.
Usually no bigger than a 34 inch tire with 14-15 inch wheels.

Im not hating on anyone, but i realize what should be allowed in traffic and what shouldn't.

WTF is this?
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o91/prohopper1/40susamotorsports.jpg

[blackboi50]

Hot Rods with no doors arn't really Hot Rods, Are you talking about a T-bucket?

Drag cars aren't street legal but im not talking about that. You can have a street legal car for the strip. Even one that runs 8's.

If we really go to the extreme level of whats legal, almost nothing is legal. Down to an exhaust in some states.

Whats wrong with 4x4? Im not talking about ones with 44 inch tires.
Real off roaders dont use huge monster truck sized tires.
Usually no bigger than a 34 inch tire with 14-15 inch wheels.

Im not hating on anyone, but i realize what should be allowed in traffic and what shouldn't.

WTF is this?
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o91/prohopper1/40susamotorsports.jpg

ok u cleared up the drag cars and hot rods!!! BUTTT!!!! i still have an argument!!!!

yea that car is ridiculous but just as ridiculous as this........is all im sayin......:2cents:....plus i think this thread started for street legal trends....not NHRA or all that other sheetttt!!! :D:D...1

[EJ25RUN]

ok u cleared up the drag cars and hot rods!!! BUTTT!!!! i still have an argument!!!!

yea that car is ridiculous but just as ridiculous as this........is all im sayin......:2cents:....plus i think this thread started for street legal trends....not NHRA or all that other sheetttt!!! :D:D...1

ok buddy, obviously your definition of off roader is different than mine.

This is an off road vehicle.
http://www.brian894x4.com/SharpeFJ40.jpg

Notice the basic ground clearance needed for stab ability over rough terrain.

On the extreme side....
http://images.4wdandsportutility.com/features/05064wd_04z+1980_Toyota_FJ40+Front_Passengers_Side _View_On_Rocks.jpg

These......are wanna be monster trucks and exist only 4 looks THEY ARE USELESS OFF ROAD!
http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=148730&stc=1

Real off roaders would never use that thing because it is too likly to tip.

All you need is something to get you over about 3 feet worth of terrain and enough suspension articulation to get you over but keep the tires on the ground.

You'de be surprised how little these "monster trucks" can really accomplish.

All there good for is deep mud, that's it.

If you wanna go in the mountains on a small mountain trail or attack sand dunes, you cant bring that monster machine, it is too heavy, to high, and just unfit for real off roading.

Here are more examples of what im on about.

http://www.analogstereo.com/images/om/land_rover_defender.jpg
http://www.budapestbamako.org/csapatok/LadaNiva02.jpg

[OTG Signs]

Mini Truckin

[EJ25RUN]

Mini Truckin

And if you look at the term "auto trend" vs tuning trend. There are quiet a few more.

1. Americans had always been the ones to produce, huge cars. Just look at the post war G.M.s, Ford, and Packards. This continued to the mid 80's. The term Yank Tank is used in Cuba now for the ones that survived.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ad/DirkvdM_yank_tank_yellow.jpg/800px-DirkvdM_yank_tank_yellow.jpg

In 1966, Shelby let you "rent a racer" on a mass produced car in the 60's.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/49/174121365_16598b0fc6.jpg?v=0

[blackboi50]

wow.......i havent heard packard in a while!!!!!! :D.........ok i get what your saying but the same way these ignorant azz mo-fos lift chevys and call em donks is the same as these 4X4 guys lifting F-150s and Dodge Rams and calling them 4X4 machines!!!!

:2cents:...........end of story:goodjob:..........1