Questionable modifications: pictures inside!

[RocZX]

I'm sure people have seen the stuff that's come from this year's SEMA.
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SEMA



Minivan pickup

 

[ScottPuss20]

SEMA



Minivan pickup

Genius!

 

[VspecZR1GT2RS89]

A minivan pick-up.... Or a minpicup..

But still that is one big and ugly mash up from I don't even wanna know where it came from.

 

[TheCracker]

 

[AudiMan2011]

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How the hell was that BMW a finalist for the SEMA Gran Turismo Awards (according to the GTP news page)? It looks horrendous.

 

[VXR]

I'm sure people have seen the stuff that's come from this year's SEMA.

I like that HRV...

 

[MoLiEG]

How the hell was that BMW a finalist for the SEMA Gran Turismo Awards (according to the GTP news page)? It looks horrendous.

Maybe because of people like me that like it

plz dnt kill me

 

[ImaRobot]

Maybe because of people like me that like it

plz dnt kill me

Technically speaking, it sounds great on paper. It's just that when you go and actually look at it, it leaves you feeling confused. I like the Car, not a fan of the whole rusty-beat-up theme it has, though.

 

[R5]

Maybe because of people like me that like it

plz dnt kill me

I like it too...

Even with the rusty look.

 

[Bo]

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The car was essentially written off in a traffic accident in 2010, and then burnt down to the ground the following year. It was either a choice of scrap the car which had incredible sentimental value to him, or work with what he had - so he rescued it.

I think it's a fantastic tale of refusal to give in.

 

[TheCracker]

The car was essentially written off in a traffic accident in 2010, and then burnt down to the ground the following year. It was either a choice of scrap the car which had incredible sentimental value to him, or work with what he had - so he rescued it.

I think it's a fantastic tale of refusal to give in.

Should've just scraped it and kept a photo of it in its better days on his mantelpiece.

 

[ImaRobot]

Should've just scraped it and kept a photo of it in its better days on his mantelpiece.

This iteration could probably be considered its better days. The car looks much better then it used too, and atleast seems functional from a driving/racing perspective. I like and appreciate the story, but never much cared for it. Although, I like this version the best.

 

[Bo]

Should've just scraped it and kept a photo of it in its better days on his mantelpiece.

It was a slammed VIP 5 Series, until it got the roof damage, so he made it a chop-top.

If it was your pride and joy, and you had endless memories of the car, what would you do? Say goodbye to years of work, or try and make it even greater? This iteration is actually track-prepped. It has a ridiculous amount of bespoke and high-end motorsport parts, as they wanted to make a Group 5 tribute whilst sticking true to the original Rusty Slammington - the engine was created by VAC and PFM to be as close to the M88 as possible, and H&R developed a full inboard suspension layout specifically for the car.

It's worth pointing out that it isn't even finished yet - when complete, it will be a real track-worthy Gr.5 tribute.

 

[Heldenzeit]

Too bad he won't paint the damn thing. I like the fab work and the story though.

 

[MatskiMonk]

I think he has very effectively achieved the look he's going for, but by the sounds of what @hsv said, for the time, money, help and effort sunk into the car, it could probably have been restored to factory just as easily - instead of a tribute to a format in which it never raced. I think the fact is the owner likes this look more than showroom... which is his right.

Still...

 

[ImaRobot]

I think he has very effectively achieved the look he's going for, but by the sounds of what @hsv said, for the time, money, help and effort sunk into the car, it could probably have been restored to factory just as easily - instead of a tribute to a format in which it never raced. I think the fact is the owner likes this look more than showroom... which is his right.

Still...

I wouldn't necessarily think so. He drove his cars hard, no matter the layout. Throwing sparks, destroying the underbody, pretty much destroying the whole car. I think when finished it'll likely be driven, and driven hard. He doesn't seem like the type to just build something and baby it.

I feel like I may be misunderstanding your post, though.

 

[TheCracker]

Each to their own and all that, but the whole rat rod look is so 2011. I can appreciate all the work put into it, and no one loves Group 5 more than me, but this juxtaposition just makes no sense. Will it ever even see track time?

 

[ProjectWHaT]

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That's 🤬 awesome.

 

[Suzumiya]

Meanwhile en México

Late but

trash car for a trash team

 

[MoLiEG]

Late but

trash car for a trash team

Couldn't have said it better

 

[RocZX]

@Ringbrothers SPLITR Mustang

 

[MoLiEG]

I kind of like it

 

[VspecZR1GT2RS89]

The Mustang looks good to me, it has that how should I say..... Modern pro-tuning, track runner setup which I like. Can't see anything wrong with it.

 

[The Vanishing Boy]

-> ...

SEMA

Minivan pickup

^ Saw it in person at SEMA, I like it! It's better executed compared to the minivan-based Ridgline in my opinion. All Kia needs to do is to lose that orange color.

-> I would think it was better executed compared to the Tacoma-based Sienna:

BT -> More from SEMA:

^ These Bro-Trucks are like...

 

[LivingWithGames]

A freaking Mirai at WCC?

Lord...almighty...please save me.

 

[INEEDNAWZZZ]

I kind of like it, don't hate me please.

 

[Fastcarguy]

I kind of like it, don't hate me please.

Its okay, I love it.

 

[Zychotic1]

its kinda cute... like a stuffed toy kitten or somethin

 

[LivingWithGames]

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I kind of like it, don't hate me please.

Get rid of those hood spacers and that splitter and I'm rocking it. Who thought RS Watanabes would somehow work on Starlet's...the fenders are actually well done too. But I'd never seen them on a Starlet, ever.

I think it would work for the oddly modified thread. I don't know.

 

[Sage Ages]

I'm pretty sure those aren't Watanabes. They kinda look like Panasports.