Tasteful Modifications Thread

[SVX]

 

[TexRex]

I've got the nagging suspicion that it isn't a GT-R, seeing as gennies are rare as hens' teeth and if one really had one, surely they'd have the badge in the grill--so I wonder what it actually is. Still...not-too-oversized wheels, plenty of clearance (in the fender and below the rockers), OE-style overfenders (not a fan in general but at least they're not obviously chintzy aftermarket bits)--it gets a nod from me.

 

[SVX]

I've got the nagging suspicion that it isn't a GT-R, seeing as gennies are rare as hens' teeth and if one really had one, surely they'd have the badge in the grill--so I wonder what it actually is. Still...not-too-oversized wheels, plenty of clearance (in the fender and below the rockers), OE-style overfenders (not a fan in general but at least they're not obviously chintzy aftermarket bits)--it gets a nod from me.

Wrong fender mirrors, too - GT-Rs have black ones of a different style, so I'd say you'd be right.

 

[LeoStrop]

I believe those Skylines normally are 2000 GT-X models that people convert to the GT-R looks:

Spoiler

 

[TexRex]

I don't delve deep into Skylines--I appreciate the old ones for their "L-series-ness"--but I'm given to understand the GT-X actually possessed rear flares as standard.

 

[lxmmy]

 

[Turbo]

1965 BMW 1800 TISA Touring Sedan

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[Cowboy]

 

[lxmmy]

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Never wanted an RX-7 FD more

 

[Team THRT Drift]

Kinda don't understand the negative stigma about cars that are at SEMA. I mean sure there's some god awful stuff (That Baby blue Corvette comes to mind), but I fail to see how ALL of them are terrible. I see this all the time every time SEMA comes around.

Think of SEMA as the caricatures of the car world.

Ever seen those political caricatures? In a satirical way they highlight/point out the physical flaws of a political figure. So for example, big ears, big noses, square chins, etc. are exaggerated in caricatures.

SEMA is the same way. They showcase products and in order to point out these products they have to grossly exaggerate them. For example, suspension kits showing off their camber settings often going beyond practicality to make their point.

These exaggerations are often not considered tasteful.


Whether they are showcasing performance products or cosmetic products, most of the time they are not tasteful. Obviously, you'll have exceptions

Like the Art Morrison Chevrolet Corvette C1 (52-63)

Or the Jimmie Johnson 1971 C3 Corvette Concept (Restomod)

 

[7up747]

 

[Team THRT Drift]

 

[TexRex]

RWB≠Tasteful. If you like the cars, fine, but they're inherently flamboyant.

 

[Team THRT Drift]

RWB≠Tasteful. If you like the cars, fine, but they're inherently flamboyant.

True, true... but I'd rather have something flamboyant and functional than something flamboyant and useless.

 

[lxmmy]

 

[LeoStrop]

 

[Team THRT Drift]

Is that a factory colour? Beautiful paint.

 

[VXR]

RWB≠Tasteful. If you like the cars, fine, but they're inherently flamboyant.

Well, it looks tasteful within its ouevre.

 

[20832]

 

[Downhill Dino]

I love this decal, don't think I've seen one like that before and it just works so well for seemingly no reason at all.

 

[LeoStrop]

It does, sadly i couldn't find a picture of the front. This type of green with black is also one of my favorites color combo.

 

[Razor440]

 

[CSMDuty11]

The badges on the scoop would have worked better as decals, though, and some door handles would have been quite nice.

 

[ImaRobot]

Looks a bit tacky. Raise it a little and it'll be approaching donk territory, minus the flashy paint.

 

[7up747]

Is that a factory colour? Beautiful paint.

Yep factory.

 

[MoLiEG]

The badges on the scoop would have worked better as decals, though, and some door handles would have been quite nice.

Simply perfect!

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

The badges on the scoop would have worked better as decals, though, and some door handles would have been quite nice.

Shaved doors don't have door handles

 

[Doog]

it's time for another semi-annual Accord lust post from doog...

 

[Team THRT Drift]

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