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some do look "over" styled.....
there are some kits that look nice tho... some nice ones for the blogeye...
there are some kits that look nice tho... some nice ones for the blogeye...
I reckon the majority of subarus that have modded body kits look wak. Surely when it comes to modding its all about making the ****er go faster??
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Absolutely. Originally Posted by barndogg
Imprezas look so much better than styled up ones??Pics to follow!
The way I see it, car companies employ highly-trained, supremely talented people to do their styling, and it's an absolute joke that somebody with no idea of style, taste or visual flair can go to a similarly qualified fibreglass-monkey and expect their car to look anything other than a complete heap of dog muck.
But that's only one man's opinion.
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Pete??? Originally Posted by barndogg
Imprezas look so much better than styled up ones??Pics to follow!
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The way I see it, car companies employ highly-trained, supremely talented people to do their styling, and it's an absolute joke that somebody with no idea of style, taste or visual flair can go to a similarly qualified fibreglass-monkey and expect their car to look anything other than a complete heap of dog muck.
But that's only one man's opinion.
Originally Posted by Bubba po
Absolutely. The way I see it, car companies employ highly-trained, supremely talented people to do their styling, and it's an absolute joke that somebody with no idea of style, taste or visual flair can go to a similarly qualified fibreglass-monkey and expect their car to look anything other than a complete heap of dog muck.
But that's only one man's opinion.
Accurate one though.
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i like a subtle modded scoob , wheels, exhaust , and a few cosmetics , but i do agree that some do look ridiculous and over board
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Your not wrong. My Impreza was sonic blue and with P1 front lip and P1 spoiler it looked really good. Then I looked at pics when it had no other stuff on it save what it came with (low level spoiler, no lip) and I wished I'd left it alone. Looked so much more classy.
If it comes with it as standard (like a P1 for instance) then fine but standard looking MY99/00 cars really are starting to look very cool.
If it comes with it as standard (like a P1 for instance) then fine but standard looking MY99/00 cars really are starting to look very cool.
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Too right.Originally Posted by barndogg
Imprezas look so much better than styled up ones??Pics to follow!
Just think, a long long time ago...the Impreza was a "Q" car. No chance of that with a sily backbox and spoilers.
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Agree I much prefer the standard look or a few choice mods such as exhaust, wheels nice grill etc. I did go silly with add on's when I first got mine but it just looked like all the rest out there so I removed the silly red mud flaps, spoiler, scoop etc. I am now happy with how it looks. 90% of the parts are there for performance and not looks.
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The way I see it, car companies employ highly-trained, supremely talented people to do their styling, and it's an absolute joke that somebody with no idea of style, taste or visual flair can go to a similarly qualified fibreglass-monkey and expect their car to look anything other than a complete heap of dog muck.
But that's only one man's opinion.
Hear hear.Originally Posted by Bubba po
Absolutely. The way I see it, car companies employ highly-trained, supremely talented people to do their styling, and it's an absolute joke that somebody with no idea of style, taste or visual flair can go to a similarly qualified fibreglass-monkey and expect their car to look anything other than a complete heap of dog muck.
But that's only one man's opinion.
I've always been highly amused that many Subaru owners (and it does seem to be mostly Subaru owners) feel it necessary to sticker their cars up to look like a rally car. They even put Solberg and Mills in the back door window or better still their own names!! Genius.
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Standard is best, always has been always will be ...... an example:-
http://www.topgear.com/content/timet.../0154/main.jpg
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http://www.jdm-per4mance.com/images/Impreza-1.jpg
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http://www.weds.co.jp/download/image...R_IMPREZA2.jpg
http://www.topgear.com/content/timet.../0154/main.jpg
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http://www.jdm-per4mance.com/images/Impreza-1.jpg
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http://www.weds.co.jp/download/image...R_IMPREZA2.jpg
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Could'nt agree more.
The 'halford's specials' give Subarus a bad name.
Special prize goes to the person who can find the worst 'carbage' Subaru....
The 'halford's specials' give Subarus a bad name.
Special prize goes to the person who can find the worst 'carbage' Subaru....
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The way I see it, car companies employ highly-trained, supremely talented people to do their styling, and it's an absolute joke that somebody with no idea of style, taste or visual flair can go to a similarly qualified fibreglass-monkey and expect their car to look anything other than a complete heap of dog muck.
But that's only one man's opinion.
unfortunately something styled 10/12 years ago might have very different characteristics by todays standards check your wardrobe out for further proof lol Originally Posted by Bubba po
Absolutely. The way I see it, car companies employ highly-trained, supremely talented people to do their styling, and it's an absolute joke that somebody with no idea of style, taste or visual flair can go to a similarly qualified fibreglass-monkey and expect their car to look anything other than a complete heap of dog muck.
But that's only one man's opinion.
another example is changing orange indicators to clear.
each to their own.
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another example is changing orange indicators to clear.
each to their own.
Bob's wardrobe was styled 30yrs ago and is now totally back in fashion...Originally Posted by WRX_Dazza
unfortunately something styled 10/12 years ago might have very different characteristics by todays standards check your wardrobe out for further proof lol another example is changing orange indicators to clear.
each to their own.
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I wanted to keep mine standard lOOking.
I think those Zero sports kits are hideous.
I think those Zero sports kits are hideous.
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Melamine's never gone OUT of fashion, really. Originally Posted by GC8
Bob's wardrobe was styled 30yrs ago and is now totally back in fashion...
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T5OLF :- Second picture looks 100% better mate, nice clean looking motor now!!
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agreeOriginally Posted by barndogg
Imprezas look so much better than styled up ones??Pics to follow!
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another example is changing orange indicators to clear.
each to their own.
A few choice styling mods can improve your car. Clear indicators and, maybe a change of alloys could always do the trick. I would never go down a full bodykit route though...Originally Posted by WRX_Dazza
unfortunately something styled 10/12 years ago might have very different characteristics by todays standards check your wardrobe out for further proof lol another example is changing orange indicators to clear.
each to their own.
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If I had several thousand quid going spare I'd do a l'aunsport Carbon Fibre Hawkeye kit on to my bug-eye, Oh ! hang on they've just upped my credit card limit to £12,100....
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I think some tasteful mods certainly improve the overall looks, it is a personal choice after all. I hate body kits with a passion but have done a few tweeks here and there 
You decide if it is better or worse
You decide if it is better or worse
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Not sure that comment applies to Subaru to be honest. Think they have just been using the bloke down the pub to scribble something down on the back of packet of pork scratchings.Originally Posted by Bubba po
The way I see it, car companies employ highly-trained, supremely talented people to do their styling
All Subarus are bland at best, or just ugly. But that's not what they are about so it doesn't matter.
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because the french smell and have awful tastes in cars, thats why Originally Posted by 1033YL74
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I think mods can be good depends what look your after. dont really like body kits(except wrc copies)
wanted a stealth look on mine. as long as owner likes it, each to their own
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All Subarus are bland at best, or just ugly. But that's not what they are about so it doesn't matter.
Totally agreed ... especially when you take stock of their latest sh1tter !!!Originally Posted by Mark_BT52
Not sure that comment applies to Subaru to be honest. Think they have just been using the bloke down the pub to scribble something down on the back of packet of pork scratchings.All Subarus are bland at best, or just ugly. But that's not what they are about so it doesn't matter.