bandydesign
02-27-2009, 10:18 PM
ATTN: Import Atlanta, Tuners, Car Enthusiasts of the west coast.
I'm a behind-the-scenes kind of guy, I'm a listener and an observer. For a while now I have been involved heavily in the scene and tuning culture... without a car. I have watched what others have done and what people respect and what they dont and the evolution of the viral word "rice." It has been hard for me to sit on the sidelines in my favorite game, but I have been changing my mind this whole time as to what set of wheels would represent me best, but I digress.
That rant to say, I see a potential for a new trend in Auto design/tuning culture.
Remember those 50's cars? Those cars had style.
Big, Bold, Beautiful (just like I like my women)
http://images21.fotki.com/v848/photos/2/223020/5459098/pratt58impala02sm-vi.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/u9/xl1ken/large/1694727.Ford004lo.jpg
I can't help but feel something was lost in translation...
http://www.automedia.com/NewCarBuyersGuide/photos/2005/Chevrolet/Impala/Sedan/2005_Chevrolet_Impala_ext_1.jpg
http://www.isp.state.id.us/news_releases/images/05_ford_taurus_500.jpg
The point is, we need to bring back the beauty of the car and make a statement with all our improvements in automotive technology. We can still construct these outrageous vehicles with safety and fuel efficiency in mind. Sometimes you gotta be a little crazy and blaze your own trail.
This callout is toward the automakers on one level, but in order to get their attention, the customer needs to demand this change.
This is where we all chime in. Grab your wrenches, kick on that welder.
Our mission: slam, shave, weld, fabricate, do whatever it takes to drop the pants of the auto industry. Corner them into making works of art again.
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My contribution...
Well, I'll do what I can from my end.. (the broke PS artist side lol)
I burnt a bit of time on photoshop, here is what I see.
These SUVs have the bulky nature of old cars, just the wrong ride height(So, I fixed that part;)).
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/kevinbandy1/photoshop/x6_wallpaper.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/kevinbandy1/photoshop/x6rearlow.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/kevinbandy1/photoshop/fordedgelow800.jpg
and something I found:
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/kevinbandy1/photoshop/turp_0804_07_z2005_infiniti_fx35rea.jpg
I love this look, its low and mean. Full and athletic. High belt lines and contrast of plastics to metals. Dramatic lighting, beastly looks, slammed stance.
Ok, now here is the challenge... beat California to it ;) We(east coast) need our own style, this is just one idea.
Let your mind sizzle on this one for a bit.
Aight, thats my rant... should I grab my flamesuit or can I get a 'hell yeah!' ?
I'm a behind-the-scenes kind of guy, I'm a listener and an observer. For a while now I have been involved heavily in the scene and tuning culture... without a car. I have watched what others have done and what people respect and what they dont and the evolution of the viral word "rice." It has been hard for me to sit on the sidelines in my favorite game, but I have been changing my mind this whole time as to what set of wheels would represent me best, but I digress.
That rant to say, I see a potential for a new trend in Auto design/tuning culture.
Remember those 50's cars? Those cars had style.
Big, Bold, Beautiful (just like I like my women)
http://images21.fotki.com/v848/photos/2/223020/5459098/pratt58impala02sm-vi.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/u9/xl1ken/large/1694727.Ford004lo.jpg
I can't help but feel something was lost in translation...
http://www.automedia.com/NewCarBuyersGuide/photos/2005/Chevrolet/Impala/Sedan/2005_Chevrolet_Impala_ext_1.jpg
http://www.isp.state.id.us/news_releases/images/05_ford_taurus_500.jpg
The point is, we need to bring back the beauty of the car and make a statement with all our improvements in automotive technology. We can still construct these outrageous vehicles with safety and fuel efficiency in mind. Sometimes you gotta be a little crazy and blaze your own trail.
This callout is toward the automakers on one level, but in order to get their attention, the customer needs to demand this change.
This is where we all chime in. Grab your wrenches, kick on that welder.
Our mission: slam, shave, weld, fabricate, do whatever it takes to drop the pants of the auto industry. Corner them into making works of art again.
-------
My contribution...
Well, I'll do what I can from my end.. (the broke PS artist side lol)
I burnt a bit of time on photoshop, here is what I see.
These SUVs have the bulky nature of old cars, just the wrong ride height(So, I fixed that part;)).
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/kevinbandy1/photoshop/x6_wallpaper.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/kevinbandy1/photoshop/x6rearlow.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/kevinbandy1/photoshop/fordedgelow800.jpg
and something I found:
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/kevinbandy1/photoshop/turp_0804_07_z2005_infiniti_fx35rea.jpg
I love this look, its low and mean. Full and athletic. High belt lines and contrast of plastics to metals. Dramatic lighting, beastly looks, slammed stance.
Ok, now here is the challenge... beat California to it ;) We(east coast) need our own style, this is just one idea.
Let your mind sizzle on this one for a bit.
Aight, thats my rant... should I grab my flamesuit or can I get a 'hell yeah!' ?