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Dead for three years? Not anymore.
Been going back and looking at not only this tread, but the GTP Cool Wall treads(almost all of them). The biggest problem I see with defining 'Cool' is that most people associate 'Cool' with good. The original Mini is both Cool and Good by-and-large, whereas something like the Toyota Camry is good, very few would call it 'Cool'.
As for myself, here is how I make the assessment:
NOTE:I stop the process when my opinion is solidified. This first step is always enforced to keep a constant. Step 2 onward, though, can be the final step if it's convincing enough.
-Evaluate the car in it's PRODUCTION form. All modifications in the aftermarket are to be nullified.
-Look at the car itself. The design needs to appeal, not appall. This is subjective, as my ideal designs may be, and probably are, different.
-The Feels. A car that is worthly of classification in my book is one that draws a response, good or bad. A base model 93 Taurus (uncool)draws a groan, the Aveo 5 draws...other things. Flip side, a Jag XK8 (cool) should excite, and a Suz-Zero/Freezer car should be like the SR-71 Blackbird, even if you can't see it, or aren't around one, you can feel it's immense presence.
-Does it need explanation. A Top Gear rule, namely in the case of the 911 GT3? RS, if anything in/on the car must be explained, the rollcage ITC, it takes a hit.
-Uniqueness. What makes this car different from other cars in the world.
-Rarity. Not the same, as I'd be willing to bet there are more F40's in the world than fully original Ford Model T's today. Which is more unique? Which is more rare?
-Details. Only now do I look at the specs. This is usually the tiebreaker to this point for me. If the looks don't do it, but it's not common, not a replication, and it's straitforward, I get to this point. Personal Example: Lancia Delta Evoluzione- not the best looking, but can it run.
-Reflection Test. Lastly, I imagine driving the car through town, stopping at the light, and looking at the shop windows to get a reflection. This is the LAST RESORT, is it is subject to ego, and when it comes to ego, everyone exaggerates.
TL;DR-Look at stock. Look good? What is it's presense? Any questions on something? Is it different? Is it Common? What's standard? How do I look?
Note that there was no mention of cocks, or d-bags, or ricers. The machine deserves to be judged upon it's own merits, not the questionable motives of it's driver. THEY are another discussion altogether.
Been going back and looking at not only this tread, but the GTP Cool Wall treads(almost all of them). The biggest problem I see with defining 'Cool' is that most people associate 'Cool' with good. The original Mini is both Cool and Good by-and-large, whereas something like the Toyota Camry is good, very few would call it 'Cool'.
As for myself, here is how I make the assessment:
NOTE:I stop the process when my opinion is solidified. This first step is always enforced to keep a constant. Step 2 onward, though, can be the final step if it's convincing enough.
-Evaluate the car in it's PRODUCTION form. All modifications in the aftermarket are to be nullified.
-Look at the car itself. The design needs to appeal, not appall. This is subjective, as my ideal designs may be, and probably are, different.
-The Feels. A car that is worthly of classification in my book is one that draws a response, good or bad. A base model 93 Taurus (uncool)draws a groan, the Aveo 5 draws...other things. Flip side, a Jag XK8 (cool) should excite, and a Suz-Zero/Freezer car should be like the SR-71 Blackbird, even if you can't see it, or aren't around one, you can feel it's immense presence.
-Does it need explanation. A Top Gear rule, namely in the case of the 911 GT3? RS, if anything in/on the car must be explained, the rollcage ITC, it takes a hit.
-Uniqueness. What makes this car different from other cars in the world.
-Rarity. Not the same, as I'd be willing to bet there are more F40's in the world than fully original Ford Model T's today. Which is more unique? Which is more rare?
-Details. Only now do I look at the specs. This is usually the tiebreaker to this point for me. If the looks don't do it, but it's not common, not a replication, and it's straitforward, I get to this point. Personal Example: Lancia Delta Evoluzione- not the best looking, but can it run.
-Reflection Test. Lastly, I imagine driving the car through town, stopping at the light, and looking at the shop windows to get a reflection. This is the LAST RESORT, is it is subject to ego, and when it comes to ego, everyone exaggerates.
TL;DR-Look at stock. Look good? What is it's presense? Any questions on something? Is it different? Is it Common? What's standard? How do I look?
Note that there was no mention of cocks, or d-bags, or ricers. The machine deserves to be judged upon it's own merits, not the questionable motives of it's driver. THEY are another discussion altogether.
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