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Originally Posted by admin
performance doesn't only happen in the engine bay... most people on both sides of that argument have shops do most of their work so it's more a moot point than anything.
and i agree on the second part, but people will always voice their views on the interweb so there's no sense in letting it get to you. not everyone likes the same stuff and some people are more prone to voicing it instead of letting it be.
yup yup, to be honest...i'd rather females be impressed by the car then males....males will drool over your car if its fast, females dont know shit about that.....but im into makin my car look like nice so i can look it it everyday and be happy with what i've done.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimmy B
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Originally Posted by B16a2 Civic
shiiiiiiiiiit. unless you're doing a mercedes or bentley conversion on your civic, females won't give a damn ;)
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Originally Posted by HiPSI
true....but there are other things they notice like the rims and doors.
but then get me wrong, i love performance too, im in teh process of boosting now...i used to own a 1992 Dodge Stealth Twin turbo R/T, i've had my fun of goin fast and gettin tickets.
really? where does performance happen? is it in the APC shift knob you have installed or let me guess that giant aluminum wing for down force... right.Quote:
Originally Posted by HiPSI
most people do have shops do work for them but it is a dumb statement to say performance cars have more DIY... hello you only focusing on the engine/suspension.
it isn't getting to me i just think people are fucking stupid so i feel the need to say something to try to put a stop to the stupid post :goodjob: i have yet to see a show guy get in here and bash a performance car, but many performance people will turn up their nose to show cars like they have something no one else does.... i know quite a few show cars that would kill most of the cars on here.
This is why I dont go to the Varsity meets, because its a "Speed Oriented" crowd and all they do is talk shit about those of us who do show, But like Paul said, You never see "Show" people bash cars built for speed, no matter how th ecar looks... Why? Simple.. Because we are all in this togther and give respect to what they are into, so why "show" people cant get the same thing still blows me away. After all at the end of the day, we are all into the same thing... Cars and the Atlanta scene, no matter which direction we choose to take it.
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Originally Posted by Brett
probably cause the performance guy sthink show cars are played out and performance is the new wave of the import scene.
that is what the fucking joke is here... the car scene isn't new... my dad, probably yours and other were in it before us w/ big muscle cars... but you won't see old school, stock car guy talking about someone w/ the same ride w/ custom flames down the car or the guy w/ the same ugly car that is a drag car - why? b/c they have respect for their scene and for what they do.Quote:
Originally Posted by B16a2 Civic
there is a destinct difference in driving down buford hwy and seeing some white trash or mexican in a geo metro w/ a giant apc sticker or seeing a show car w/ the calibur of alot of the cars that are on here. i know guys on here that have spent 10+k in their show car... thats enough to buy and build some of the fast cars on here - so what is the point?
if you don't like something say "hey this isn't my taste", but don't fucking bash it... i love the comments in this thread b/c most of the people weren't even in the scene 5 years ago let alone 2-3 years ago:jerkit:
i totally agree with you Paul.Quote:
Originally Posted by admin
Being a show car is more expensive then being aperformance based car, only because a show has to make alot of exterior, interior, suspension and some engine mods to be a real cotender, where as with performance buy a turbo set up and yoru good and upgrade your suspension....i guess its just the personality you have, guess the show car guys are flashy people and teh performance arent.
I spent a rediculous amount of money on my old ride (around 20k). Was it to impress someone else? umm fuck no I did it for myself. I really didnt give two shits what anyone thought about my ride. I wasnt doing it to impress anyone. I always have made a effort not to bash on anyone elses taste. That's immature IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by admin
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Originally Posted by CaLviN
Calvin= No Sux0rZ
No pics for this situation :(
True true, hahaha. But if you spent all the money on cosmetics that I've spent on speed - you'd probably have a body kit and maybe a CD player and tint. Not gonna win nopi with that! 12s are much more exciting!Quote:
Originally Posted by admin
i guess everyone here forgets what JDM is...? an excuse for "performance guys" to spend ridiculous amounts of money on their car to impress others... oh i forgot your JDM console or gauge cluster adds 50hp :rolleyes:
this whole thread has turned to shit over stupid comments... you can build anything w/ money...
ohh shit....memories! .......Joe's accord!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ex_Vtec_Girl
Yea...where is joe at these days?
^ exactly everyone is different... but we are all in this together - obviously take at look at whose on the site.Quote:
True true, hahaha. But if you spent all the money on cosmetics that I've spent on speed - you'd probably have a body kit and maybe a CD player and tint. Not gonna win nopi with that! 12s are much more exciting!
steve - joe is still in school in TN
none on this pc mayneQuote:
Originally Posted by B16a2 Civic
sorry
People who think console or gauge clusters add 50hp are show people getting into performance, haha.Quote:
Originally Posted by admin
^ -- DISCLAIMER: that was just a joke, and nothing but a joke!!! ;)
hey...did he sell that car? What about Jeff T, did he sell that beater yet?Quote:
Originally Posted by admin
I don't see why people spend over $10K on a car to make it run 12's when you can buy a bike for $8K that can run 10's.
That's the rational some of you are using.
Heres some more for you:
Why have a 12 sec car to sit in alpharetta traffic in?
Why build a drag car to go to a track on the weekend, and accelerate in a straight line and get nothing?
Why build a show car to win a plastic trophy
Why build a drift car so you can go waste hundreds of dollars in tires over and over?
Why build a show car, or a drag car and rent an apartment?
You can make an arguement in any direction. Who gives a shit? People do things differently, it may not make sense to you, but that's life. People have different priorities, and people have different goals. They may not be doing the smartest thing in your eyes, and I'm sure they are not trying to
joe has gone through some bad times $$$ and lost his ride... jeff still has the beater but it is not in pieces collecting dust...Quote:
Originally Posted by djdetox
I didn't spend 10k to run 12s. More like 2k. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by civic95
I wasn't saying you in general. I know plenty of honda guys that have spent 12K to run 12's.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dragonfly5338
Point still comes down to is we all are into this for the love of the cars, so it doesnt matter which direction we all go with the cars, we should support eachother just for the love of the "scene" we chose to be a part of.
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Originally Posted by Brett
Brett Luther King Jr.
you tell em brett!Quote:
Originally Posted by Brett
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAQuote:
Originally Posted by B16a2 Civic
Oh, my bad! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by civic95
The good ol debate..
Hey Val,,.. you spend 2 k to run 12's on a car that already runs 13's stock .. correct ?
On the other hand.. You know whats Would also be funny is to go buy Peters hatch and smoke 98% of the imports around here anyways.
^ i wanna buy it :( damn this sucks i can, but i would break it
Because my mom said I had to move out. :bigok:Quote:
Originally Posted by civic95
yessir. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Julio
LOL - this is what's so amusing. It's all my opinion! If you don't agree, don't worry about it!! Everyone takes shit so seriously. Bunch of grumpy ol' bears.
I like cars that are clean. I don't do the whole neons, tv screens, lambo doors, big wheels slammed to the point where it's undrivable. If you don't agree - who cares!!! It makes no difference in my life, therefore, the logical conclusion is that it should make no difference in YOUR life, and if it makes no difference, you shouldn't get angry!
My car is ugly, slow compared to some cars, and dirty as shit! But it's my car and I like it. If you like your show car, then rock on, haha. So what if I think it's dumb?? I'm just an opinionated chick, nothing else! ;)
My car is ugly.
Even if I wanted to dump thousands of dollars into it making it a show car it'd still be ugly.
But I could dump those same thousands of dollars into it and make it go fast. That atleast puts a smile on my face.
It is just wierd, like putting a lot of money into something that really does nothing for you.
I have been on both sides of it, I have had a semi show car.. and I have had a semi quick car, for me personally I tend to enjoy the faster over the prettier.. I have helped create some of the most recognizes (both respeceted and laughed at im sure) cars that are(were) out there.. several of which have been posted in this thread. I kinda have a mix of what makes me happy, I cant say that im like some people and I want a fast car that is ugly, I can't say I want a show car either.. what im trying to build is somewhere in between, a mixture of the two if you will.. and when it is done noone will like it because it isnt a "show" car and it isnt a "race" car... but I will be happy so fuck the hatters.
i won't like any car you build just because i don't like you! :D
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Originally Posted by Ex_Vtec_Girl
no no :smilefu: :chuckles: :taun: :zxflipoff: :2up:
:lmfao: :D ;)
here is albert's car now...he is too shy
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Damn yall this thread was about PI.
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^^^ Hell yea, lolol. And Albert's car sucks, still. Later, QD.