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May 17, 2006 22:03:06 GMT
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I see what you're saying spottedlaurel, being accepted by the pack, that makes a lot of sense. I guess RR is the first place i've known to accept pretty much anything so long as its thought out or done with good (or deliberately bad) reason. I personally don't care, i do mods that i will like. thank god i've found somewhere that might appreciate it without worrying if it fits into a scene. having said that i try pick mods and items that won't look to out of place, most times. BTW I love my dailys invisibility, great for keeping outt trouble day to day, a few tweaks won't hurt...
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it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts
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MWF
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Perhaps I'm just baffled by people that clearly want to be individual enough that they go out and buy a rather odd car way out of left field for 90% of the population, but then they try and conform to some perceived social standard, the aircooled VW scene is probably the worst for this, but the Ford scene is pretty close behind. I've always thought that if you are modifying a car even in the smallest ways you kind of owe it to the scene to move things forwards a bit? Or is that just me? I doubt it's just you, in fact I'd say you speak for the majority of people who are part of a large social modified car scene. Views will always change depending on exposure and I think that is what really changes things. You can buy a classic Mini, modify it to how you want and drive around in what feels a truely unique and individual car. However start going to Mini shows, buying the magazines, talking to the clubs on the net and you'll come to feel the complete opposite. I personally do try to do things differently a bit in my own little world. For instance when I came to get new guages for my car I looked in the direction of the hot rod world and to Dakota Digital. Almost all people use Auto Meter or Defi because that's what everyone else does. However while I actively did something different was this really new thinking or was I simply influenced by a different group and applied to what I have? Is this really moving things forward or just copying old styles from elsewhere? I know of a chap in the XROC who gets a bit of stick. He modified his car in exactly the same way as another member (one he is friends with). When I spoke to him he told me about how he went to his first show with the club and loved his friends car so much he just had to have one the same. And to be honest I really admire that the guy went and did it and didn't compromise things for the sake of being different. I really don't mind if someone wants to follow a formula or change the whole scene, it's all about being happy and not passing judgement on someones choices. One of the things that's always attracted me to Retro Rides is it's a scene uncompromised by certain stereotypical views. However as time has gone on nobody can deny certain fashions and trends have emerged, be it patina and steel wheels or metal flake and bags. How can any of us claim to be original when we are all clearly so influenced by other scenes. I mean if I take a Sierra, paint it camo green and take it to a Ford show I may come across as being new a different there but in reality I'm just copying what I see on here. I will quote my favourite design world phrase which has stuck with me for years "The key to creativity is hiding your sources."
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May 18, 2006 18:52:27 GMT
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As a closer to this long and interesting thread that i didn't think was gonna be. nice one. Heres some quick corel photo-paint II's! full latte black what do you think? please let me know. the argument is pretty onesided here...
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it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts
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May 18, 2006 19:05:42 GMT
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Imo - Lowered on the lattices 'fo sho'
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May 18, 2006 21:36:33 GMT
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I'm torn here.... The Cosworth rims look great, but they are a "safe" option.... Not convinced the alternatives suit the shape of the car (they look a bit Mercedes-esque to me). Get them lattices on the car, you can always sell 'em and keep the tyres if you find some other wheels you like later on!
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My fleet: Suzuki GSX-R600Y SRAD with bald, melted tyres A borrowed Mondeo
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May 18, 2006 22:12:53 GMT
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I was dead set on just safely sorting the lattices, the others look interesting, am gonna go look at them in the flesh critically, as every one but me and one guy i know said they like lattices best.
Lattices look good specially from the side yet spokes are a bit skinny/fussy. The eta beta things i think make the car look deeper i recon without the use of colour coded bumpers. and the roundness of them suits the roundness of the car too. and they are different. offsets an issue too but i think its the right one at 38.
hmmm...
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it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts
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