Questionable modifications: pictures inside!

[Joel]

On a big V8 you can, but not on a small, efficient petrol engine. I'd still have the petrol engine.

Depends what the car is. For example, I'd rather have a Golf GTI/Fiesta ST than a TDI, but I'd rather have the Golf TDI than pretty much any basic economy car.

 

[Slash]

I'd hate to admit it, but this turned out pretty well. 1977 Celica GT. Would be better if a 302 was swapped in.

 

[Hei]

That is awesome. I love old Celica's.

 

[R5]

That is awesome. I love old Celica's.

Agreed. Man, I want this

 

[ilikewaffles11]

Get rid of that stupid Mustang badge and it'd be petty awesome actually.

 

[Slash]

Get rid of that stupid Mustang badge and it'd be petty awesome actually.

The whole point was to make it look like a Mustang. That defeats the purpose.

 

[Downhill Dino]

Ruined a good Celica. /imo

 

[xXKingJoshXx]

I always thought those looked like little Mustangs. That first picture almost looks like the real thing.

 

[Slash]

I always thought those looked like little Mustangs. That first picture almost looks like the real thing.

They did, that's part of the reason I didn't like the early models. New ones are cool, old ones look like cheap models.

For sake of comparison (mocks a 1970 Boss 302, so here is a real 1970 Boss 302):

I'm sorry but it looks way to similar to the legendary car. Totally a rip off design. The early ones sort of looked like '65 Mustangs too.

 

[ilikewaffles11]

The whole point was to make it look like a Mustang. That defeats the purpose.

I know but the badge just looks stupid.

 

[VspecZR1GT2RS89]

I like that TA Celica converted to a 302 Boss, nice! 👍

Now, what would happen if the owner puts a 302 inside the Mini Boss? 💡

 

[Spacegoat]

Ruined a good Celica. /imo

Exactly my thoughts too.

 

[McLaren]

I'm sorry but it looks way to similar to the legendary car. Totally a rip off design. The early ones sort of looked like '65 Mustangs too.

The design isn't a rip-off because most first gen Celicas look nothing like that. It was only the Liftbacks that looked similar & those don't go anywhere to the degree that owner did to purposely make it look like one.

The Liftback just pays homage by using some of the Mustang's design cues at the rear. The front is entirely different from the Mustang.

 

[The Flex]

Are those supposed to be the rims? poor mans ver. of Mustang imo.

btw whats that blueish car on the background, looks kinda nice.

 

[Conbon14]

Much rather have a celica imo.

 

[Fazerfan]

 

[Hei]

Isn't that the Maserati Enzo?

 

[Fazerfan]

Isn't that the Maserati Enzo?

Body kit for Enzo made by Gembala.

 

[Hei]

IT reminded me a lot of the MC12 lol.

It doesn't look too bad. Yes, I do know the fronts are different, but the kits are similar.

 

[nealcropper]

That 430 on chrome rims is a model. I had one.

 

[Slash]

Much rather have a celica imo.

Much rather have a Mustang, look cooler, look better, way more power, way better sound, just wins in everything else. The Celica was made to compete in America, and what better way than to build a car that looks like one that sold millions?

 

[Hei]

Some people don't like mustangs

Also, power isn't everything. All that matters is that you enjoy the ride.

 

[Youngun]

Love the gembella F60, fighter jet for the road. Theres one that drives around monaco with a Gembella carrera GT

 

[R5]

Never thought it was possible, but they've made a Prius worse!

 

[McLaren]

That's a PS of an Enzo guys....Gemballa's car looks much different.

Much rather have a Mustang, look cooler, look better, way more power, way better sound, just wins in everything else. The Celica was made to compete in America, and what better way than to build a car that looks like one that sold millions?

Because there's no bias there at all.

Such a stupid comparison. The Celica liftback didn't even come to the US til' the end of the car's production. And when it did, it looked a lot better than the ugly POS Ford called it's 2nd generation Mustang.

 

[The Stig Farmer]

 

[Slash]

That's a PS of an Enzo guys....Gemballa's car looks much different.

Because there's no bias there at all.

Such a stupid comparison. The Celica liftback didn't even come to the US til' the end of the car's production. And when it did, it looked a lot better than the ugly POS Ford called it's 2nd generation Mustang.

Because the early Celicas didn't steal some of the best design cues from both the Camaro and the Mustang in order to sell right? You can call me biased all you want but that's how I see it.

 

[R5]

Because the early Celicas didn't steal some of the best design cues from both the Camaro and the Mustang in order to sell right? You can call me biased all you want but that's how I see it.

Does it matter? Like, this much?

 

[Slash]

Does it matter? Like, this much?

No it doesn't but I was merely making a point.

 

[R5]

No it doesn't but I was merely making a point.

Right. So can we please drop it or move it to a PM?