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Jun 20, 2019 14:08:57 GMT
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I know I am old at 48 but I just don't get it? What is the appeal? They just look like a decent lowrider with stupid wheels! Acceleration must be awful and gearing all over the shop!
Does anyone actually get this look? Please explain
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-(
10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily
03 Import Forester STi - Sold
98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-(
99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold
02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX
88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Jun 20, 2019 14:09:15 GMT
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-(
10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily
03 Import Forester STi - Sold
98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-(
99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold
02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX
88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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vanpeebles
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I am eastbound in pursuit of a white Lamborghini, this is not a recording.
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Jun 20, 2019 14:20:49 GMT
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There is only one Donk scene??!!
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Jun 20, 2019 14:22:06 GMT
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Ive never really liked the style but each to their own. it can be useful sometimes  |
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VW nut
1984 MK2 golf type 19e
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Jun 20, 2019 15:04:23 GMT
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It's certainly different. Not a scene I would subscribe to but each to their own. I just don't get it either...  |
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Last Edit: Jun 20, 2019 15:04:46 GMT by mrbounce
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EmDee
Club Retro Rides Member
Committer of Autrocities.
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The 'Donk' Scene.....EmDee
@emdee
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Jun 20, 2019 15:05:56 GMT
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Well the general idea is that it's so whack it's awesome. Like a US boso equivalent. But it sounds like you don't get it anyway so I won't waste too much of my time. Why not post about stuff you like?   |
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Jun 20, 2019 15:29:50 GMT
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Is this still actually a thing? Donk never made any sort of impression in Britain (Thankfully, I hear you say?) so I don't really know if it's still fashionable anywhere, given that it started about 10 years ago. I got the impression that after the initial shock value the scene became one of those "Everybody hates us, We don't care!" sort of things; like PT Cruisers and rat rods. I imagine those wheels cost a fair few dollars and they probably can't give them away now. Maybe the same people moved on to the extreme camber scene, which begs the question will we see donk wheels and camber?  |
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Jun 20, 2019 15:39:25 GMT
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I'm pretty sure this threads heading for lockdown, so I thought I'd better get my tuppence in early.  I don't get it either, but then there's a lot of scenes in our scene I don't get, like bosozoku, what the heck is that all about? I've wondered if both are just about taking certain customising styles to the absolute extreme? I think that no matter what the kind of style or fad is popular at any given moment, there will always be the people who really want to stand out, and take there custom to the max. We all have different tastes, and I guess these people like their customising a bit more outrageous than others. |
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Jun 20, 2019 15:56:44 GMT
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Why not post about stuff you like? Quoted for Truth. Also as a way of contribution, they look like a load of fun in context, cruising up and down Miami beach's Ocean Drive on a hot summers evening. Last time I was there the guys with them were super friendly and enthusiastic about what they were up to with their crazy cars. I mean you might as well ask why do people put hydraulics on cars to make them bounce.... |
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The 'Donk' Scene.....johnthesparky
@johnthesparky
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Jun 20, 2019 16:11:23 GMT
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I thought it was an American thing. Aren’t most of the UK customising styles variations on something from either the states or Japan? I guess we can hold our hands up to engine changes (I’m thinking Bentleys and the like) Cafe racers, I know that’s bikes but the style carries over into cars But most styles are a variation on another countries custom culture: Cal look Euro look Bobbers Drift etc So I always saw this, and bosozuko as the extremes of a different customising culture. A few years back hydraulics in cars was mad, and now halve the cars at a show are on air so over time a style becomes less shocking so the customisers have to up their games I have to say, on the whole I quite like them everything except the wheels... but them I’m old as well But I think it’s ok to not like them, they are at the extremity so are divisive, it’s not ok to shake your fist or walking stick at them though... that does mean you are old!!  |
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Jun 20, 2019 16:59:33 GMT
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On the up side, bet tyres last ages. They would only rotate 5 times on an average commute to work 😉
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Jun 20, 2019 17:35:04 GMT
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Christ , he is asking whats its about etc , no need , yet again for the people who only pipe up to chide people about not getting things or immediately loving everything .
He posted to discuss the subject , not to immediately get the same response , from the same person who rarely comments unless its making snidey comments !
Being inclusive on here means discussion not going straight to 100 and telling people ' They don't get it so its not worth explaining'
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The 'Donk' Scene.....DarrenW
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Jun 20, 2019 17:39:23 GMT
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I kinda like it, although I wouldn't own one.
This one is amazing though, it really doesn't look as though it should haul the way it does!
Also, this looks like a whole lot of fun. If I was ever in Miami I'd want to be here:
(Language warnings BTW!)
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Last Edit: Jun 20, 2019 17:48:12 GMT by DarrenW
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Jun 20, 2019 17:48:38 GMT
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2008 called - it wants its outrage back  |
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Jun 20, 2019 17:55:19 GMT
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Isnt it simply about 'bigger is better'? I cant say it would be my choice, but I like some of them and I'm sure they get you plenty of attention. There are plenty of extremities in the car scene that some people like, some people don't, but if its harmless at least give it room.
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fogey
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Jun 20, 2019 17:56:02 GMT
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I know I am old at 48 but I just don't get it? What is the appeal? They just look like a decent lowrider with stupid wheels! Acceleration must be awful and gearing all over the shop!
Does anyone actually get this look? Please explain
No, I don't get it either, but then I'm over a decade older than you!! Point is, within the confines of legality and safety, owners should be able to personalise their cars to their own taste. |
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Jun 20, 2019 17:58:27 GMT
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why do people put hydraulics on cars to make them bounce....??
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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Jun 20, 2019 18:12:55 GMT
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why do people put hydraulics on cars to make them bounce....?? I think that's to help keep the companies who make suspension components in business. |
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Jun 20, 2019 18:15:21 GMT
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here was me thinking it was to give mr block something to drive under. just something else i don't get.
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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Jun 20, 2019 19:15:33 GMT
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why do people put hydraulics on cars to make them bounce....?? The bouncing came later, hydraulics were fitted to get around laws on lowness in the late 50’s |
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