Finally, custom paint is finished. w/ kit - Page 4

cardude007617 · 07-07-2007, 01:27 PM

i like the sc/t as well. im just kinda curious what other kits people like

Ajaxus · 07-07-2007, 01:42 PM

you pretty much got the list sc/t or rk sport. all other kits for our cars are too reminiscent of ricers. there's far too much going on in them and our cars were designed for more simple flare than complex flare. it's like trying to serve up a hotdog with every single topping out there..it's gonna taste like crap and look like crap because somebody went overboard thinking it was "cool"

stay simple with this car, have a little fun here and there but don't go overboard, the results will be far more astounding than those that we see here.

cardude007617 · 07-07-2007, 01:53 PM

thats what iv kinda figured out as well. simple is sometimes better. like civics honeslty look good with certain more complex body kits or other cars as well. GAs arent meant to be a complex vehicle, more of a simple but agressive look. true?

Grreen99GT · 07-07-2007, 02:14 PM

yes, very true

cardude007617 · 07-07-2007, 02:45 PM

like even the people with the FULL sc/t or RK sport kids on their cars, its still very simple and sleek. not gaudy and intricate

Ajaxus · 07-07-2007, 02:51 PM

you're getting it now..you don't have to go over the top to look good. simple also rarely looks bad, where as over the top tends to have a higher rate of looking bad.

cardude007617 · 07-07-2007, 03:22 PM

maybe those kits are trying to compensate for the lack of actual performance these things have? it still gets me how the grand am was on of GM's best selling cars for so long, yet the aftermarket part list is so small compared to the glut of parts for r!cer civics

ancona46 · 07-07-2007, 03:42 PM

yea it sucks theres not more of an after market for our cars..i think it is because they are produced to be a family car ...not that a civic is some kind of sports car

Ajaxus · 07-07-2007, 03:44 PM

its the family, fleet, economy car for pontiac..they thought about launching it into the performance market when the sc/t concept was invented..i guess they decided that there wasn't enough interest so they scrapped most of it except for a few appearance pieces.

cardude007617 · 07-07-2007, 03:47 PM

so morale of the story is sc/t or RK sport or nothing

WeibSunder · 07-07-2007, 03:49 PM

Plus I think "Fast and the Furious" hyped up the civic and other imports, so I believe that made an even BIGGER market for after market parts for them even though there was already a large one to begin with.

Anyone else think that if the GA was on the same movie there would be a larger demand for parts?

WeibSunder · 07-07-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cardude007617

so morale of the story is sc/t or RK sport or nothing

You hit the nail on the head buddy.

cardude007617 · 07-07-2007, 04:03 PM

im a huge fan of the fast and the furious but like you have to soup up a car in a way that fits it. you shouldn't put a HUGE wing on an american car it just doesnt fit, now on a skyline or EVO that would look cool. just like you wouldnt put "american muscle" looking wheels on a civic; just wouldnt look right.

WeibSunder · 07-07-2007, 04:14 PM

But Paul, why would someone put a wing on a FWD car? A tasteful wing on an American car that is RWD is cool, because it actually serves a purpose.

Ajaxus · 07-07-2007, 04:15 PM

elementdrummer, grow up, saw that rep you sent...and i still can't stop laughing

cardude007617 · 07-07-2007, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by WeibSunder

But Paul, why would someone put a wing on a FWD car? A tasteful wing on an American car that is RWD is cool, because it actually serves a purpose.

skyline and EVO are AWD, so there is a purpose sorta

Ajaxus · 07-07-2007, 04:25 PM

still laughing

lvemy3100 · 07-07-2007, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ajaxus

..... simple also rarely looks bad, where as over the top tends to have a higher rate of looking bad.

I agree but but I feel its more that the more personalized or over the top your modification(s) the more chance you have of your car not being liked by anyone other than yourself and those that share YOUR same taste in mods...

as far as this car goes I personally would like to give props for the DIY

but I also have to agree with the majority that have posted about the body kit not working with the car...

on a side note- why would someone make a thread asking for opinions if all they wanted in response was people patting them on the back.. I see quite a bit of this on all sorts of forums and it always ends the same...

cardude007617 · 07-07-2007, 05:21 PM

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on a side note- why would someone make a thread asking for opinions if all they wanted in response was people patting them on the back.. I see quite a bit of this on all sorts of forums and it always ends the same...

oh my god, this guy is good people. he is actually right. why would u ask for opinions if you can't handle what other people think?

PhantomLover007 · 07-07-2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by WeibSunder

Plus I think "Fast and the Furious" hyped up the civic and other imports, so I believe that made an even BIGGER market for after market parts for them even though there was already a large one to begin with.

Anyone else think that if the GA was on the same movie there would be a larger demand for parts?

Didn't Lethal Weapon 4 help with sales of the new GA with the silver '99 SE2 they use to go hauling ass around in.

07-07-2007, 01:27 PM	#61
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	i like the sc/t as well. im just kinda curious what other kits people like __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

07-07-2007, 01:53 PM	#63
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	thats what iv kinda figured out as well. simple is sometimes better. like civics honeslty look good with certain more complex body kits or other cars as well. GAs arent meant to be a complex vehicle, more of a simple but agressive look. true? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

07-07-2007, 02:45 PM	#65
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	like even the people with the FULL sc/t or RK sport kids on their cars, its still very simple and sleek. not gaudy and intricate __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

07-07-2007, 03:22 PM	#67
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	maybe those kits are trying to compensate for the lack of actual performance these things have? it still gets me how the grand am was on of GM's best selling cars for so long, yet the aftermarket part list is so small compared to the glut of parts for r!cer civics __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

07-07-2007, 03:42 PM	#68
ancona46 sl0wrider AKA: mike Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south jersey Age: 36 Posts: 1,211 Vehicle: 04 GAGT & 96 Lumina	yea it sucks theres not more of an after market for our cars..i think it is because they are produced to be a family car ...not that a civic is some kind of sports car __________________ Annerito Fuori E Sbattuto Alla Terra Cardomain Unique Kustoms Car Club

07-07-2007, 02:14 PM	#64
Grreen99GT GAGT - Senior Member AKA: Josh Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MI Age: 35 Posts: 1,999 Vehicle: 2011 Cruze LTZ	yes, very true

07-07-2007, 03:47 PM	#70
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	so morale of the story is sc/t or RK sport or nothing __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

07-07-2007, 03:49 PM	#71
WeibSunder Got Airway? AKA: Matt Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Evergreen,NC Age: 36 Posts: 1,337 Vehicle: 06 Dodge Magnum	Plus I think "Fast and the Furious" hyped up the civic and other imports, so I believe that made an even BIGGER market for after market parts for them even though there was already a large one to begin with. Anyone else think that if the GA was on the same movie there would be a larger demand for parts? __________________ Kenntnis ist Kraft Air goes in and out, blood goes round and round. Any variation in this, is a bad thing!

07-07-2007, 04:03 PM	#73
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	im a huge fan of the fast and the furious but like you have to soup up a car in a way that fits it. you shouldn't put a HUGE wing on an american car it just doesnt fit, now on a skyline or EVO that would look cool. just like you wouldnt put "american muscle" looking wheels on a civic; just wouldnt look right. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

07-07-2007, 04:14 PM	#74
WeibSunder Got Airway? AKA: Matt Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Evergreen,NC Age: 36 Posts: 1,337 Vehicle: 06 Dodge Magnum	But Paul, why would someone put a wing on a FWD car? A tasteful wing on an American car that is RWD is cool, because it actually serves a purpose. __________________ Kenntnis ist Kraft Air goes in and out, blood goes round and round. Any variation in this, is a bad thing!