Title: Why Honda owners don't appreciate my car (recent pictures!)
Post by: stirfriedferret on June 19, 2010, 03:28:26 PM
Am I doin' it rite? I think I've owed you guys new pictures for a long time. I finally got my suspension setup to the point where I'm happy to show it off.
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I hate most of the current trends out right now. Most are here in california. This is my tribute to those ricers. I'm going to get flamed for it, but I don't care. Those on my windshield are the top ones on my list. I missed a few big ones too, but whatever. My whole windshield would be full to the point where I couldn't see if I listed them all.
I've turned this picture thread into a sort of rant as well. Not the first on this topic, but here's a few other trends that I hate; Negative camber just so you can 'tuck in' your rear wheels (note; only the rears) because you have -10 offset wheels on the rear, stupid license plate relocators (not for a practical reason), non-matching engine bay colors, side markers (did you know that honda owners in japan hate their side markers?), aluminum tow hooks that will break when you tow from them, people drawing on their front lips, and plenty more. I pretty much hate anything that ruins the original cleanliness and lines of the car. Sorry if you get offended. I know my car isn't perfect nor am I myself in the position to say stuff like that, but oh well...
Comments and criticism welcome.
Oh and yes, I know I need a rear lip and fog lights or a fog light cover. I'm actually going to turn my fog light bezels into brake cooling ducts.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/beretta22789/6192010photoshoot/DSC_0231.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/beretta22789/6192010photoshoot/DSC_0214.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/beretta22789/6192010photoshoot/DSC_0209.jpg)
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(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/beretta22789/6192010photoshoot/DSC_0201edit.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/beretta22789/6192010photoshoot/DSC_0198edit.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/beretta22789/6192010photoshoot/DSC_0194edit.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/beretta22789/6192010photoshoot/DSC_0222.jpg)
I hate most of the current trends out right now. Most are here in california. This is my tribute to those ricers. I'm going to get flamed for it, but I don't care. Those on my windshield are the top ones on my list. I missed a few big ones too, but whatever. My whole windshield would be full to the point where I couldn't see if I listed them all.
I've turned this picture thread into a sort of rant as well. Not the first on this topic, but here's a few other trends that I hate; Negative camber just so you can 'tuck in' your rear wheels (note; only the rears) because you have -10 offset wheels on the rear, stupid license plate relocators (not for a practical reason), non-matching engine bay colors, side markers (did you know that honda owners in japan hate their side markers?), aluminum tow hooks that will break when you tow from them, people drawing on their front lips, and plenty more. I pretty much hate anything that ruins the original cleanliness and lines of the car. Sorry if you get offended. I know my car isn't perfect nor am I myself in the position to say stuff like that, but oh well...
Comments and criticism welcome.
Oh and yes, I know I need a rear lip and fog lights or a fog light cover. I'm actually going to turn my fog light bezels into brake cooling ducts.
Title: Re: Why Honda owners don't appreciate my car (recent pictures!)
Post by: MyNameIsThien on June 19, 2010, 10:25:04 PM
BRIAN. I am in the same boat as you. I totally agree with you on all those terms.
You car looks good man. Is it ok if I rock Dampachi on my car? He is on the B-pillar.
You car looks good man. Is it ok if I rock Dampachi on my car? He is on the B-pillar.
Title: Re: Why Honda owners don't appreciate my car (recent pictures!)
Post by: Mike on June 19, 2010, 10:43:22 PM
Car looks great and I couldn't agree with you more!!!
Title: Re: Why Honda owners don't appreciate my car (recent pictures!)
Post by: timot_one on June 19, 2010, 11:19:11 PM
I was wondering why you texted me last night. Then I was wondering what those blue stripes were on your windshield in the earlier pictures. Now it all comes into perspective. Ohh yeah. Your center caps don't match your wheels. 
Just kidding. It looks pretty good. Ohh yeah. Fuck 'em if they can't take a joke.
Just kidding. It looks pretty good. Ohh yeah. Fuck 'em if they can't take a joke.
Title: Re: Why Honda owners don't appreciate my car (recent pictures!)
Post by: NWINNIE34 on June 20, 2010, 07:54:43 PM
get an exhaust tip.... the little guy hanging out the back looks a little silly
stance looks great, maybe throw some fog lights in the fog light open holes in your bumper
stance looks great, maybe throw some fog lights in the fog light open holes in your bumper
Title: Re: Why Honda owners don't appreciate my car (recent pictures!)
Post by: timot_one on June 20, 2010, 11:21:25 PM
Quote from: "NWINNIE34"
stance looks great, maybe throw some fog lights in the fog light open holes in your bumper
Reading PWNS you.
Quote from: "stirfriedferret"
Oh and yes, I know I need a rear lip and fog lights or a fog light cover. I'm actually going to turn my fog light bezels into brake cooling ducts.
Title: Re: Why Honda owners don't appreciate my car (recent pictures!)
Post by: alpha on June 20, 2010, 11:55:21 PM
Why brake cooling ducts? Do you use your car to the point of getting your brakes hot enough to warrant having brake ducts?
I think fog lights would be more functional for a DD than brake ducts.
I think fog lights would be more functional for a DD than brake ducts.
Title: Re: Why Honda owners don't appreciate my car (recent pictures!)
Post by: Knocturnal84 on June 21, 2010, 10:56:52 AM
i never understood the whole bike rack craze. 95% of the people i know with these on don't even own a bike and when you ask them why they can never give me a valid reason
Title: Re: Why Honda owners don't appreciate my car (recent pictures!)
Post by: v6sicksspeed on June 21, 2010, 01:16:37 PM
i agree with your points, but why would you want to put tape across 25% of your windshield? just keep a safe eye for oncoming traffic while turning left
Title: Re: Why Honda owners don't appreciate my car (recent pictures!)
Post by: stirfriedferret on June 22, 2010, 08:32:09 PM
Quote from: "MyNameIsThien"
BRIAN. I am in the same boat as you. I totally agree with you on all those terms.
You car looks good man. Is it ok if I rock Dampachi on my car? He is on the B-pillar.
You car looks good man. Is it ok if I rock Dampachi on my car? He is on the B-pillar.
Thanks. Dampachi is fine with me. I'm not one who can determine what people can have in their cars or not. :P
Quote from: "timot_one"
I was wondering why you texted me last night. Then I was wondering what those blue stripes were on your windshield in the earlier pictures. Now it all comes into perspective. Ohh yeah. Your center caps don't match your wheels. :P Thanks though.
I'm planning on getting a muffler put on. I still have all of my custom piping minus the muffler because I had to go stock for a ticket I got. And yeah, I'm planning on getting fog lights or the oe grill cover to put in there.
Very valid points, Mark. I'll definitely take that into consideration. Especially since I don't really have the time to fabricate. Boo.
Yeah. I never understood it either. I've seen some people put basket cases on top of there and strap wheels onto them too. It's kinda awkward.
True. I also ask the same thing to those people who put stickers on their windshields as well (stacked exactly like mine). My mom took the tape off of the windshield. Haahahah. She was worried that someone would vandalize my car. Oh well...
Quote from: "NWINNIE34"
get an exhaust tip.... the little guy hanging out the back looks a little silly
stance looks great, maybe throw some fog lights in the fog light open holes in your bumper
stance looks great, maybe throw some fog lights in the fog light open holes in your bumper
I'm planning on getting a muffler put on. I still have all of my custom piping minus the muffler because I had to go stock for a ticket I got. And yeah, I'm planning on getting fog lights or the oe grill cover to put in there.
Quote from: "alpha"
Why brake cooling ducts? Do you use your car to the point of getting your brakes hot enough to warrant having brake ducts?
I think fog lights would be more functional for a DD than brake ducts.
I think fog lights would be more functional for a DD than brake ducts.
Very valid points, Mark. I'll definitely take that into consideration. Especially since I don't really have the time to fabricate. Boo.
Quote from: "Knocturnal84"
i never understood the whole bike rack craze. 95% of the people i know with these on don't even own a bike and when you ask them why they can never give me a valid reason
Yeah. I never understood it either. I've seen some people put basket cases on top of there and strap wheels onto them too. It's kinda awkward.
Quote from: "v6sicksspeed"
i agree with your points, but why would you want to put tape across 25% of your windshield? just keep a safe eye for oncoming traffic while turning left
True. I also ask the same thing to those people who put stickers on their windshields as well (stacked exactly like mine). My mom took the tape off of the windshield. Haahahah. She was worried that someone would vandalize my car. Oh well...
Title: Re: Why Honda owners don't appreciate my car (recent pictures!)
Post by: suleman_manji on June 22, 2010, 10:54:53 PM
PREACH IT!
/chant
/chant
Title: Re: Why Honda owners don't appreciate my car (recent pictures!)
Post by: Asim on June 23, 2010, 08:48:30 PM
I take my bike around alot, I dont need a roof rack
Title: Re: Why Honda owners don't appreciate my car (recent pictures!)
Post by: wtcii on June 25, 2010, 11:43:41 PM
Does your bike fit in your trunk? Mine doesn't.
Title: Re: Why Honda owners don't appreciate my car (recent pictures!)
Post by: alpha on June 26, 2010, 12:59:57 AM
Quote from: "Asim"
I take my bike around alot, I dont need a roof rack
That's your choice. Some people prefer a roof rack over a trunk mounted bike rack. Unless you installed a tow hitch, you can't use a tow hitch mounted bike rack either.And if your bike doesn't fit in your trunk, some people don't want to put their bike inside the car.
Title: Re: Why Honda owners don't appreciate my car (recent pictures!)
Post by: MTsixspeed on June 26, 2010, 08:37:08 AM
My full-size mountain bike fits in my trunk. I do have to put the rear seats down and remove the front wheel, but it fits.
Title: Re: Why Honda owners don't appreciate my car (recent pictures!)
Post by: ibcnunv on June 26, 2010, 09:06:19 AM
i feel your pain.... When i attend shows people look at me like WTF is that car doing here... Little do they know i have mods on my car that are actually useful.
It's not that i have not tried to see what the others are talking about. Ive had 20's, stickers, etc but what the fuck for? I drive my CM5 daily on some of the worst road in nYc so i dont need to slam my car because it looks good. I dont want no fucking 20's on my car because the ride sucks and you have to drive 25mph every where you go. However, i do want a Yakima roof rack with basket because i have no trunk space what so ever.
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It's not that i have not tried to see what the others are talking about. Ive had 20's, stickers, etc but what the fuck for? I drive my CM5 daily on some of the worst road in nYc so i dont need to slam my car because it looks good. I dont want no fucking 20's on my car because the ride sucks and you have to drive 25mph every where you go. However, i do want a Yakima roof rack with basket because i have no trunk space what so ever.
(http://api.ning.com/files/HcScu4pVm4pMEdSMp0o5qSQNYRj7vYi6tt-3lVsf*wDqt-iWStiaP2exaUfh4HuXfNydMJudvjI0DM82zqX3-A1M8qi2x1w0/photo.JPG?width=737&height=552)
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Title: Re: Why Honda owners don't appreciate my car (recent pictures!)
Post by: Mike on June 26, 2010, 11:44:01 AM
Having the roof rack is great if you use it. It's the friends in your crew that have one, and you've known them for years and they never ever use it!!!
Title: Re: Why Honda owners don't appreciate my car (recent pictures!)
Post by: timot_one on June 26, 2010, 08:43:36 PM
I use my roof rack and my cargo box. When not in use, I take it off. Nuff said!!
Title: Re: Why Honda owners don't appreciate my car (recent pictures!)
Post by: rjp6262 on July 05, 2010, 12:00:43 PM
i feel your pain.... When i attend shows people look at me like WTF is that car doing here... Little do they know i have mods on my car that are actually useful.
It's not that i have not tried to see what the others are talking about. Ive had 20's, stickers, etc but what the fuck for? I drive my CM5 daily on some of the worst road in nYc so i dont need to slam my car because it looks good. I dont want no fucking 20's on my car because the ride sucks and you have to drive 25mph every where you go. However, i do want a Yakima roof rack with basket because i have no trunk space what so ever.
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Voltage Squad - Straight Bumpin Bitch!
It's not that i have not tried to see what the others are talking about. Ive had 20's, stickers, etc but what the fuck for? I drive my CM5 daily on some of the worst road in nYc so i dont need to slam my car because it looks good. I dont want no fucking 20's on my car because the ride sucks and you have to drive 25mph every where you go. However, i do want a Yakima roof rack with basket because i have no trunk space what so ever.
([url]http://api.ning.com/files/HcScu4pVm4pMEdSMp0o5qSQNYRj7vYi6tt-3lVsf[/url]*wDqt-iWStiaP2exaUfh4HuXfNydMJudvjI0DM82zqX3-A1M8qi2x1w0/photo.JPG?width=737&height=552)
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i'm in the same boat. im trying to get a roof rack now because i can't put anything in my trunk because of the subwoofer box and amps. but unless i'm going to use it to carry a bike or two around in the spring/summer i'm going to only have it on for the winter to carry my snowboard.
to the OP: i want your wheels! lol and good job sticking to what you think looks good. the stretched tire/really low offset wheels isn't exactly the best thing for your car if you drive on the daily. car's lookin good!!!