END OF KIT CARS? (Page 15/60)
BV MotorSports DEC 18, 11:49 PM
Guys, c'mon really? Take it down a notch. Seriously there is just TOO damn much bickering on our forum these days. I mean we are all grown men (and women) here. Take it to PM's or take 'em out back for a good whoopin'.

I hate chop tops, I hate vertical doors and most if not all of the hideous rebodies. But you know what? It doesn't matter what I think. Its all about what the owners think....and THAT is ALL that matters. Now that's been said, if you dont have something nice to say, or a HELPFUL criticism, have some common courtesy and keep it to yourself.

[This message has been edited by BV MotorSports (edited 12-18-2011).]

randye DEC 18, 11:53 PM

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Originally posted by madcurl:


........... Are you the offical spokes person for all that is good and bad?




I think you are being asked that very same question.
madcurl DEC 19, 12:28 AM

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Originally posted by randye:


I think you are being asked that very same question.



That would be, "Constructive criticism." The person asking questions-not the person who is representing replicas.

If the owners are proud of their replica builds which they have spent countless hours in building-then why aren't they putting there (OWN) name of the hood of the car?

If OWNERS are so proud of their build then why not badge it as there own? Why not make a badge that reads, "Borrow designed by Ferrari/Build by Joe Blow"?

Is it because by doing so they will miss out on the various benefits that the name involks?

1. Name brand
2. Notoriety
3. Fame.
4. Women
madcurl DEC 19, 12:42 AM
Example A: Enterra







IMHO a beautiful body that was once offered. I've seen a (few) re-badge it as a Ferrari. Why is that-when the car doesn't come close to looking like a Ferrari?

When a trick out Honda pulls up next to a Enterra (but now re-badged Ferrari) at a stop light, looks over and see's tons of F-badges, hear's a 2.8, and 9" rotors-then ask, "What model Ferrari is that?"
Archie DEC 19, 12:42 AM
Curley, if you could break yourself away, give me a call tomorrow.

Archie
BV MotorSports DEC 19, 01:32 AM

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Originally posted by madcurl:

Example A: Enterra







IMHO a beautiful body that was once offered. I've seen a (few) re-badge it as a Ferrari. Why is that-when the car doesn't come close to looking like a Ferrari?

When a trick out Honda pulls up next to a Enterra (but now re-badged Ferrari) at a stop light, looks over and see's tons of F-badges, hear's a 2.8, and 9" rotors-then ask, "What model Ferrari is that?"



I like it... kinda reminds me of a Brickland.
Greenmeansgo DEC 19, 01:53 AM
Heres a good forum

http://kitcarforums.net/smf/index.php
batousai666 DEC 19, 07:10 AM
HAHAHAHAAA!!!! let me play the devils advocate, here *seescreenname*.....

i had too..........sorry



Bloozberry DEC 19, 08:30 AM

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Originally posted by madcurl:
...replica kit is mentioned your blood pressure surges even though nobody has mentioned your car?




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Originally posted by dratts:
I've never said anything bad about your car




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Originally posted by madcurl:
And neither have I, so what's your problem?



Someone needs a reminder of what they did say:


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Originally posted by madcurl:
...all other replicas look stupid.



And the Quote of the Year goes to:


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Originally posted by madcurl:
Are you the offical spokes person for all that is good and bad?
DANGERUS DEC 19, 09:09 AM
I have always believed that the best part of any segment of the whole "car hobby" is the fact that anybody can build the car THEY want, whether any one else in the world wants one or even likes it. I can build/customize a car to suit my own tastes and so can you. I can truly appreciate Madcurl's car even though I personally wouldn't want one with scissor doors or a chopped top. I can truly appreciate a rebody whether it is trying to look like a Ferrari or something original. That is the reason that I have been checking out this site for YEARS.

When I see a lowrider with 13" gold plated wire wheels rocking hydraulic suspension, my first reaction is to cringe. But then, nobody builds lowriders to impress ME. But after a second look, I notice the high quality paint job (candy green metal flake with pink flames ) and the high level of planning and finishing that went into it, and I have to admit that there are cool aspects to it.

I wish, instead of bashing we would try to have a little more appreciation for each others cars- whether or not we would want them ourselves. Besides, no one is going to win these arguments or convince anybody that their style is better anyways.