VIP Inspired IS 350...
Bippu
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Anyway, my last comment on this is that none of my posts had anything to do with the IS350 itself, but more the attitude toward the owner by some. I just wanted to see this forum stay more contructive rather than just shoot him down, especially since he never made any comment about his car being a VIP car to begin with. Maybe I'm just dreaming of a better world where we all have more respect for each other and help each other out rather than knock them down.
I guess it goes both ways CK6Speed, so don't be too hard on them. VIP guys get bashed (or atleast discouraged by others) on their own forum section all the time. Even you had a little bit of negativity towards the "wanna be VIP cars out there"
Last edited by V8_Aristo; Apr 7, 2007 at 11:44 PM.
One thing I never do though is criticize one stylistic choice. I do frown on a lot of people for their attitude though. I hope you and other early adopters of VIP in the US become trend setters. Think outside the box. After all, that is part of VIP to begin with right
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That's not true. You can tastefully execute VIP/EXE styling without having those issues. Many VIP styled cars reside here in SoCal, the ones i've been around and rode in don't attract negative attention from law enforcement. V8_Aristo's car is a prime example.
Last edited by flipside909; Apr 8, 2007 at 08:35 AM.
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Bippu
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One other thing I love about air suspension is the ability to raise up the car to a decent height that it falls under the radar. I think being pulled over will depend more on how you drive and not what you drive.
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did that guy at revision audio, tell you this was VIP! this is so not VIP!!!! sorry man.[/QUOTE]
No, I'm pretty sure Revision Audio didn't tell him it was VIP. In fact, the OP didn't even state his car was VIP to begin with either. I think Revision Audio and Automic's are one of the few shops on Oahu that actually cater to the VIP enthusiasts to begin with anyway.
No, I'm pretty sure Revision Audio didn't tell him it was VIP. In fact, the OP didn't even state his car was VIP to begin with either. I think Revision Audio and Automic's are one of the few shops on Oahu that actually cater to the VIP enthusiasts to begin with anyway.
Thank you. I found my way over to VIPStyleCars through a link from G35Driver.com. And when I got there, I saw some great classy cars, lots of expensive mods, and an extremely immature attitude.
There was no sense of community outside of those who's cars were distinctly VIP, with their rocker panels on the ground, 215's on 9" wide wheels with a +10 offset, and an Auto Couture or JP body kit. They were borderline abusive towards cars that had "VIP" wheels but in a less aggressive offset, or a car that didn't quite fit perfectly. It seemed to be more about exclusivity and pretentiousness. Turned me off to the whole site, and almost the whole scene.
There was no sense of community outside of those who's cars were distinctly VIP, with their rocker panels on the ground, 215's on 9" wide wheels with a +10 offset, and an Auto Couture or JP body kit. They were borderline abusive towards cars that had "VIP" wheels but in a less aggressive offset, or a car that didn't quite fit perfectly. It seemed to be more about exclusivity and pretentiousness. Turned me off to the whole site, and almost the whole scene.
Thank you. I found my way over to VIPStyleCars through a link from G35Driver.com. And when I got there, I saw some great classy cars, lots of expensive mods, and an extremely immature attitude.
There was no sense of community outside of those who's cars were distinctly VIP, with their rocker panels on the ground, 215's on 9" wide wheels with a +10 offset, and an Auto Couture or JP body kit. They were borderline abusive towards cars that had "VIP" wheels but in a less aggressive offset, or a car that didn't quite fit perfectly. It seemed to be more about exclusivity and pretentiousness. Turned me off to the whole site, and almost the whole scene.
There was no sense of community outside of those who's cars were distinctly VIP, with their rocker panels on the ground, 215's on 9" wide wheels with a +10 offset, and an Auto Couture or JP body kit. They were borderline abusive towards cars that had "VIP" wheels but in a less aggressive offset, or a car that didn't quite fit perfectly. It seemed to be more about exclusivity and pretentiousness. Turned me off to the whole site, and almost the whole scene.
You're not the only one who feels this way. There are so many who register, post a few, get fed up, and never return. This is why I like the sense of community here at CL.....regardless of how some at VSC look at CL member...
You know Mark, I wonder if it is because we both came from the old Legend days where nobody made anything for the Legend and nobody helped us. We had no choice but stick together and encourage and help each other out or nothing would have gotten done. If we turned on each other the Legend guys wouldn't be enjoying what they have today.
Last edited by CK6Speed; Apr 12, 2007 at 07:02 AM.