Originally Posted by ShinsenTuner

I'm not going to act like I know everything in the scene nor do I know these people personally. However, I don't think your mindset in terms of the racing scene is correct at all. People who build cars to go fast don't necessarily care whether or not you have a fast car but rather if you buy parts that are intended for racing/faster cars - then you should have a purpose to actually need them. The point being made by the other posts were that she doesn't NEED a cage, doesn't NEED to gut that car, etc. etc. and THAT is why it is considered a riced out vehicle.

Now onto the subject of Joey and HT... they don't cover race events because honestly there is no appeal to the general public since cars that are used for racing aren't pretty and interesting to look at. They're purpose built, the events are based around racing (which is a difficult aspect to capture in pictures), and to be honest... those guys just aren't into racing like that. Sure some heads at HT and NWP circuit race their cars and there are events like Honda Challenge and stuff that are cool - their goals are usually to focus on the show cars and new products. 80% of the parts use in racing today have been used forever... the same fuel regulators, manifold designs, companies, etc... there's a reason why they don't change - it's because they work. How would you know something works or not if it sits in a parking lot on sunny days only?

Originally Posted by ej8c

You have some great points but we can't really say that she didn't need a cage because if she did perforamance oriented things we could say the same thing. She doesn't need an engine swap and she doesn't need a sway bar. People don't need to build cars, they are choosing to. She is not building a race car. It's a show car. Therefore she doesn't "need" to go fast. It needs to look good and acquire enough points to win at a competition.

Originally Posted by ej8c

You have some great points but we can't really say that she didn't need a cage because if she did perforamance oriented things we could say the same thing. She doesn't need an engine swap and she doesn't need a sway bar. People don't need to build cars, they are choosing to. She is not building a race car. It's a show car. Therefore she doesn't "need" to go fast. It needs to look good and acquire enough points to win at a competition.

Originally Posted by ShinsenTuner

I'm not going to act like I know everything in the scene nor do I know these people personally. However, I don't think your mindset in terms of the racing scene is correct at all. People who build cars to go fast don't necessarily care whether or not you have a fast car but rather if you buy parts that are intended for racing/faster cars - then you should have a purpose to actually need them. The point being made by the other posts were that she doesn't NEED a cage, doesn't NEED to gut that car, etc. etc. and THAT is why it is considered a riced out vehicle.

Now onto the subject of Joey and HT... they don't cover race events because honestly there is no appeal to the general public since cars that are used for racing aren't pretty and interesting to look at. They're purpose built, the events are based around racing (which is a difficult aspect to capture in pictures), and to be honest... those guys just aren't into racing like that. Sure some heads at HT and NWP circuit race their cars and there are events like Honda Challenge and stuff that are cool - their goals are usually to focus on the show cars and new products. 80% of the parts use in racing today have been used forever... the same fuel regulators, manifold designs, companies, etc... there's a reason why they don't change - it's because they work. How would you know something works or not if it sits in a parking lot on sunny days only?

Originally Posted by bbarbulo

proper gap



sum-ting wong gap

everything is lookin proper except this lil rear bumper gap issue.

I'm talkin about behind the rear wheel, just at the rear quarter/wheelwell opening... and the gas flap/door could use a lil adjustment too to make it extra nice.

Originally Posted by joey1320

Let's be honest, if this was a dude building the car and not a chic, everyone would be saying how idiotic it is to waste money on interior paint and a bunch of **** that is not being used properlly.

At the end of the day it's her car and she can do wtf she wants with it but if it was a dude it would be a different story.

Originally Posted by joey1320

Let's be honest, if this was a dude building the car and not a chic, everyone would be saying how idiotic it is to waste money on interior paint and a bunch of **** that is not being used properlly.

At the end of the day it's her car and she can do wtf she wants with it but if it was a dude it would be a different story.

Originally Posted by joey1320

Let's be honest, if this was a dude building the car and not a chic, everyone would be saying how idiotic it is to waste money on interior paint and a bunch of **** that is not being used properlly.

At the end of the day it's her car and she can do wtf she wants with it but if it was a dude it would be a different story.

Originally Posted by ek9junky

Keep updating this thread with pictures and progress. Don't mind the ******* retards that have nothing good to say. At the end of the day if they don't agree with your build they can send you money so it's built the way they ******* want it done. Otherwise they can suck a fat one with their "pointless this and that bullshit." People can't seem to grasp the idea that your doing this to please yourself. And as I see it your the one spending your hard earned money on YOUR build...so do as you wish with your money and your car! The ******* haters("car enthusiast ") got peanut butter and jealous all over their dick!!

Originally Posted by ek9junky

Keep updating this thread with pictures and progress. Don't mind the ******* retards that have nothing good to say. At the end of the day if they don't agree with your build they can send you money so it's built the way they ******* want it done. Otherwise they can suck a fat one with their "pointless this and that bullshit." People can't seem to grasp the idea that your doing this to please yourself. And as I see it your the one spending your hard earned money on YOUR build...so do as you wish with your money and your car! The ******* haters("car enthusiast ") got peanut butter and jealous all over their dick!!

Originally Posted by StreetLethaleg6

A white knight appears to save the damsel in distress. Thanks again, for stating that very overly used phrase of "someone building their car for themselves." It's a good thing you came in here to clarify that, we were very confused, Thank you.