Tasteful Modifications Thread

[Kitten]

 

[TexRex]

That STI doe <3

This certainly over the most recent submission. I sincerely hope (but somehow doubt) those Toyos are abused, but I have to question the use of a lightweight trunklid on an already front-heavy chassis lacking similarly lightweight bits where they'd be more useful.

This one's given me chills for a decade. The tasteful modification? Red anodized washers everywhere!!!

Bumper brackets.

Under-dash.

Glove compartment. (Note the drilled hinges as well.)

Pedal assembly.

Hood latch.

You get the idea. Want more but missed the subtle link earlier? http://www.oldbug.com/ab57.htm Oh yeah, those blue AN fittings were stripped and re-anodized red as well.

 

[LivingWithGames]

First of all, I know yes, this is a Toyota Celica, one of the cars ruined by RICERS. Therefore, you all will instantly hate it and post as questionable, I thought so too but upon finding this relic...

I was impressed. It wasn't that bad actually, the spoiler is not a bad choice for it, would stay with the standard one though. The bodykit? It's simple actually, not over the top and along with those rims in black and metallic orange?

Boy, I was in love! This may be one of the good 90's Celica I've found ever. Stickers are only in that mini window, which I don't mind. Well, only TOYO TIRES being on the door, barely noticeable. Tell em guys, don't you think from this angle, this car actually looks nice? Give me your thoughts.

 

[Legro]

No.

Put it to questionable mods thread.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

It's not that we hate it due to "ricers", it's due to the fact it wasn't all that great of a car to begin with in showroom looks and design and modified it just looks worse and worse. I truly believe that this is one of those cars that can't be made to look any better then the initial stock form.

 

[homeforsummer]

Eh, I've always found that generation of Celica pretty attractive, it's easily one of the most cohesive coupes that came out around that time. But it's probably at its best as clean and simple as possible. I don't mind that orange/bodykitted example above but I'd struggle to call it tasteful. This is a better effort:

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I'm also fond of the TRD Sports M that featured in GT - more evidence that styling-wise it really only needs a decent set of wheels to finish it off.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Those are fine and work out much better, but that's because the kits they use or seem to use as you stated are closer to stock form and not over the top. A simple tasteful wheel mod seems to work best. For me though their ugly, but this isn't the "ugly car thread" so I can see how they're tasteful and still true to the design.

 

[LivingWithGames]

Point.

 

[Team THRT Drift]

@LivingWithGames You mean 'period'. Or are you asking @LMSCorvetteGT2 what the point of his post was?

 

[LivingWithGames]

@LivingWithGames You mean 'period'. Or are you asking @LMSCorvetteGT2 what the point of his post was?

No.

I mean, point taken. I do agree with @LMSCorvetteGT2 and @homeforsummer 's posts.

I geuss the post on teh Celica I did wasn't too bad. I wouldn't say questionable, but it's not that tasteful either. But it doesn't look bad at least.

 

[LivingWithGames]

Found this in the internet. I say it's tasteful because well, I seen many van do this but they weren't perfect. Plus I don't think it's that qustionable, I was afraid I would post this in questionable and people say "Dood, dis ain't questionable, that is awesome more-like.

Looks like I found the perfect vehicle. Sorta but if I compare, it's a good match.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Kinda like the RUF rims.

 

[LivingWithGames]

Huh, RUF rims on a Porsche. Good mix.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Here's another that had Ruf rims too.

 

[Team THRT Drift]

Kaz and Porsche arguing..

Porsche: you are NOT including the car in the next franchise...

Kaz: but it has RUF rims.... not ALL Porsche.

 

[LivingWithGames]

OH.MY.GOD.

I WANT IT!!

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Oh my goodness, yeeees

 

[GT Pro]

I truly believe that this is one of those cars that can't be made to look any better then the initial stock form.

A bit like the FTO, sadly. No car cannot be greatly assisted by tasteful wheels (see, eg, that red Celica), a small drop in ride-height and a subtle front-lip, however.

 

[LivingWithGames]

A bit like the FTO, sadly. No car cannot be greatly assisted by tasteful wheels (see, eg, that red Celica), a small drop in ride-height and a subtle front-lip, however.

I have to sadly admit that. Wait, even the FTO? It's one of my favourite mitsubishi's too...Though it's FWD so ofcourse no one cares. Oh well.

 

[Jason115]

Honda NSX

 

[LivingWithGames]

Honda NSX

Thanks for getting my shorts wet again, goddamnit.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Holy 🤬 I loved this color.

 

[mustang fanatic]

And Mini Cooper headlights? That can't be good.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

 

[Team THRT Drift]

And Mini Cooper headlights? That can't be good.

Problem...? It looks good either way.

 

[LivingWithGames]

Wow. Finally a Soarer I found that looks amazingly gorgeous. With the exception of a few stickers on the windows ofcourse, but let's ignore them for once. It would of been teh perfect Soarer is wasn't for them but I'm ignoring them.

Interesting choice of bodykit that actually looks good - check. Sexy rims - check. Stanced? - Completely checked, this ride is sick, in a good way. And I'm not really fond of two-tone on imports because people hate them but this combo of red and black - check aswell.

Incredible, I finally found one hell of a Soarer. Post in Questionable if you want but I'm still sure this is sorta tasteful. Just..wow.

 

[GTPorsche]

In regards to the RUF rims on a Porsche.. they still do tuning work on regular everyday Porsches, so it's not unusual for an owner to also change the rims out with a RUF upgrade package.

 

[Team THRT Drift]

Posted this on the Tuners thread.


Anyway, some E21's.

 

[mustang fanatic]

OH GOD. MAKE IT STOP! PLEASE!!!!!!!!

 

[Team THRT Drift]

 

[mustang fanatic]

Even worse.