Is it safe to say that VIP is the hottest car scene right now?
09-04-14, 06:20 PM
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Is it safe to say that VIP is the hottest car scene right now?
I'm not sure if I'm a victim of confirmation bias but i feel as if VIP is the biggest scene in the US right now. It may not have the most people participating and creating unique builds as other car scenes, but it has a large fan base. Most every car show has a separate section and judging for VIP cars. Even shows specifically for VIP like Black3. VIP is comfy, luxurious, ostentatious, and the ladies love that beautiful comfy interior complete with comfy cushions and pillows, tray tables for their froofroo drinks, privacy curtains, and nearly always equipped with the ever so popular sunroof. Driving to work and school everyday sure is comfy in my gs300. What does everyone think?
09-07-14, 04:24 PM
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i definitely think it is gaining in popularity in the US but on the island of Okinawa (which got me into VIP in the first place back in 2003 when I bought my first VIP platform and didn't even realize so much that I was VIP'ing it out) in the last few years it is loosing popularity.
i can't figure out why the scene is dying here when just 1000 miles north in Tokyo it is booming. stuff is expensive but it has always been expensive. maybe something to do with the economy here i suppose and my guess is that it is due to a 3-5 year previous lull in the economy, so hopefully it will start to pick back up in the coming years again.
one thing for sure that has made the scene die a little for me here in Okinawa is that the ocean eats a little bit more of my car everyday and i am growing more and more tired of keeping up with this, time and $ wise. if i lived inland and had a garage that sealed tight i may not notice this as much.
i can't figure out why the scene is dying here when just 1000 miles north in Tokyo it is booming. stuff is expensive but it has always been expensive. maybe something to do with the economy here i suppose and my guess is that it is due to a 3-5 year previous lull in the economy, so hopefully it will start to pick back up in the coming years again.
one thing for sure that has made the scene die a little for me here in Okinawa is that the ocean eats a little bit more of my car everyday and i am growing more and more tired of keeping up with this, time and $ wise. if i lived inland and had a garage that sealed tight i may not notice this as much.
09-15-14, 09:45 AM
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It depends on the area. In my area Stance is the hottest in the Japanese and Euro car scene. There have been very few true VIP cars out here.
The Stance scene got really big here since everybody can afford cheap Varrstoens/XXR's and throw them on their beat up Honda to be in the game.
The Stance scene got really big here since everybody can afford cheap Varrstoens/XXR's and throw them on their beat up Honda to be in the game.
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09-15-14, 03:35 PM
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It depends on the area. In my area Stance is the hottest in the Japanese and Euro car scene. There have been very few true VIP cars out here.
The Stance scene got really big here since everybody can afford cheap Varrstoens/XXR's and throw them on their beat up Honda to be in the game.
The Stance scene got really big here since everybody can afford cheap Varrstoens/XXR's and throw them on their beat up Honda to be in the game.
to me the stance game sort of came out of the vip game's popularity in the mid 2000's to late 2000's and since every platform can stance (some assembly required) i guess it was the easiest way to go and have a hip cool car
.i really want to do an audi sedan or wagon stanced/vip now but will likely have to wait until i move to a less salty location.
09-15-14, 06:46 PM
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yeah i would agree with this. ^ ^ ^
to me the stance game sort of came out of the vip game's popularity in the mid 2000's to late 2000's and since every platform can stance (some assembly required) i guess it was the easiest way to go and have a hip cool car .
i really want to do an audi sedan or wagon stanced/vip now but will likely have to wait until i move to a less salty location.
to me the stance game sort of came out of the vip game's popularity in the mid 2000's to late 2000's and since every platform can stance (some assembly required) i guess it was the easiest way to go and have a hip cool car
.i really want to do an audi sedan or wagon stanced/vip now but will likely have to wait until i move to a less salty location.
Stance does seem like it came from VIP like you said. The Stance scene is pretty whack out here though. Some of the cars are almost as bad as the old Civics with giant wings and goofy eBay body kits from the early 2000's.
09-16-14, 12:28 AM
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09-17-14, 10:54 PM
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Rice/ricer is the best scene. I have my 1989 accord with mad autozone stuff. I spent thousands putting vents that look cool, spoilers that look like my car is a racecar. Man a lot of people take pictures of my car thinking its a fast car because of the loud exhaust , spoiler and decals and vents.
09-18-14, 08:38 PM
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This, I agree on. I even had one 2014 civic with varrstoen wheels and curtains telling me that he's more "VIP" then me. I was like huh? I may not be VIP Certified, but I sure have the cars platform to be VIP. Funny guy..one reason why I don't go to meets anymore.
10-09-14, 06:35 AM
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VIP is the most misunderstood....misrepresented.....and misinterpreted classification. Is it popular here......gaining, but not nearly as popular as the "Stance" scene, which I feel is ridiculous. Around here, you'll see 1 VIP platform/modified car per every 1,000 stance ricer. I'm going to throw up on the next car with a "Hella" anything or "Dapper" decal on it.....