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I think it looks great. Some definate GT styling in there. Go for it man!! The thing that I dont understand is that you can draw it and everyone is cool but as soon as someone tries it in real life everyone gives him a hard time. Will never understand you guys ....
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Most of them have no money to do what they want so they criticize, it is as simple as that. Not saying anyone on this particular thread, but there are a ton of wanabies on the site just looking to get the last word in saying what is cool in their own little mind! Don't sing it, bring it! I say if you ever get that thing together, good for you! It does not have that rice appeal but it does look like it would be a newer car. I think it looks nice and modern!
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Originally posted by 92Transam
or maybe he means the ***** spoiler lol
or maybe he means the ***** spoiler lol
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I love the stock look of 91-92 Z28s, but everyone seems to have them. I wanted something that was a bit different to set me apart from everyone else.
I changed the front end a little bit with a bridge going over the top of the headlight pockets to make the taillights look slimmer.
I used a highrise spoiler, but took of the middle supports, lowered it, and rounded it off.
I applied a fiberglass hatch to lighten it up a little more in addition to the vented scoop hood.
I made the taillights rounder with 4th gen TA style tails, but still keeping the Camaro taillight look.
I think some of these things could be done in real life. One thing I would definately do is get clear headlight covers for a more aerodynamic look, and wheels. After all, the 91-92 Zs look pretty darn good in stock form.
I changed the front end a little bit with a bridge going over the top of the headlight pockets to make the taillights look slimmer.
I used a highrise spoiler, but took of the middle supports, lowered it, and rounded it off.
I applied a fiberglass hatch to lighten it up a little more in addition to the vented scoop hood.
I made the taillights rounder with 4th gen TA style tails, but still keeping the Camaro taillight look.
I think some of these things could be done in real life. One thing I would definately do is get clear headlight covers for a more aerodynamic look, and wheels. After all, the 91-92 Zs look pretty darn good in stock form.
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hey man, if you have money.. you can do whatever you want. The only thing i can say is, if i could afford to do that, i would.. and i'd drive it poudly. Just as long as it had a turbo 327 and a T56 in it
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i think it looks pretty good. its nothing to radical, mostly just a couple of rounded edges here and there. the wing's not bad, and appears to be lower then the hi rise (i still like the 88? spoiler they used for one year best). not a bad job at all
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Looks cool to me...
but don't you know that customizing is bad and some dorks are going to criticize it for being different and creative.
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Re: Looks cool to me...
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but don't you know that customizing is bad and some dorks are going to criticize it for being different and creative.
but don't you know that customizing is bad and some dorks are going to criticize it for being different and creative.
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I like stock looking cars too but..
I don't recall anyone criticizing stock looking cars.
.. So what's wrong with customization?Your Iroc isn't stock looking .Being a little hypocritical there aren't ya.
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Car: 1988 Trans Am
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Originally posted by White Ninja
hey man, if you have money.. you can do whatever you want. The only thing i can say is, if i could afford to do that, i would.. and i'd drive it poudly. Just as long as it had a turbo 327 and a T56 in it
hey man, if you have money.. you can do whatever you want. The only thing i can say is, if i could afford to do that, i would.. and i'd drive it poudly. Just as long as it had a turbo 327 and a T56 in it
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When I designed it, I tried to make it realistically possible to do without spending an enormous amount of cash. The custom taillights and targa hatch are definately out, but the front end mod, wheels, hood, and spoiler are definately something I might be able to afford to do. Of course if my Z28 looked like that I would definately have to back it up with some insane power.
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Where would you get that hood? The front end could be done easily as well as the side skirts! The rear bumper is "trick" and could also be done with the stock 91-92 style, and so can the spoiler. The hatch, all you have to do is lay the money out for one. The vents could be incorporated into the fenders and the mirrors i am sure you could buy and make them fit. Or you could always go with the C5 style mirrors, they look pretty badass! So where would you get the hood?
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Oh yeah, i would reather put the money into that project than the one that EVO company is selling for $8k, yeah right! That is such a rip. I like the look of the rears on that kit, but the front looks like a new eclipse. And once you open the door it still looks like a stock thirdgen inside, well almost! That "concept" car you just drew up wouldn't cost half of that to make, and i think it looks better.
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i think it looks cool as hell...there is nothing wrong with customizing any car. i think of it more as an art than anything. thats why it pisses me off when the man trys to make things illegal like blue license plate lights or any other allteration.
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Blue washer bulbs should be illegal! Those are gay as ****. But then again, different strokes for different folks!
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Re: I like stock looking cars too but..
Originally posted by 91Zman
I don't recall anyone criticizing stock looking cars.
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I don't recall anyone criticizing stock looking cars.
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Originally posted by zupmanZ28
i think that looks about 32 times better than those *other* costoms floating around here....
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i think that looks about 32 times better than those *other* costoms floating around here....
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I agree, though it may jusst be cause that's a drawing, may look different in real life.
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Originally posted by 92Transam
or maybe he means the ***** spoiler lol
or maybe he means the ***** spoiler lol
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Re: Re: I like stock looking cars too but..
Originally posted by Mark A Shields
Actually, there are several all the time saying that, I forget who, but they say it.
Actually, there are several all the time saying that, I forget who, but they say it.
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THATS A SWEET A$$ CAR...well at least its as sweet a$$ drawing...do it up..i wanna see it...more more more///
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Not really a criticism of your design, but...
I just wanted to tell you that drawing the car over photo wheels is quite possibly the greatest idea that I failed to come up with myself. I'm a big fan of drawing cars, but have always really struggled with drawing wheels/tires, especially on those isometric type angled shots. Rockin' drawing.
I just wanted to tell you that drawing the car over photo wheels is quite possibly the greatest idea that I failed to come up with myself. I'm a big fan of drawing cars, but have always really struggled with drawing wheels/tires, especially on those isometric type angled shots. Rockin' drawing.
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Car: 1988 Trans Am
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Originally posted by Mark305TBI
Not really a criticism of your design, but...
I just wanted to tell you that drawing the car over photo wheels is quite possibly the greatest idea that I failed to come up with myself. I'm a big fan of drawing cars, but have always really struggled with drawing wheels/tires, especially on those isometric type angled shots. Rockin' drawing.
Not really a criticism of your design, but...
I just wanted to tell you that drawing the car over photo wheels is quite possibly the greatest idea that I failed to come up with myself. I'm a big fan of drawing cars, but have always really struggled with drawing wheels/tires, especially on those isometric type angled shots. Rockin' drawing.
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This really smells like alot of rice. But if you like it just go ahead and do it. Im not driving it so its up to you do customize your car. But think again before you go ahead and do it.
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How is it rice when it is tastefully done? I swear I now really hate rice, it has ruined the customizing hobby.Now everyone calls everything customized rice.
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Rice is not running 11's on street tires so get lost! Buy an f-body and then talk smack. I think everything in the drawing complements eachother so that is why i like it! Nothing sticks out of place like a 4ft aluminum wing.
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Car: 1991 Z28
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Originally posted by 86IROCNJ
Rice is not running 11's on street tires so get lost! Buy an f-body and then talk smack. I think everything in the drawing complements each other so that is why i like it! Nothing sticks out of place like a 4ft aluminum wing.
Rice is not running 11's on street tires so get lost! Buy an f-body and then talk smack. I think everything in the drawing complements each other so that is why i like it! Nothing sticks out of place like a 4ft aluminum wing.
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Originally posted by 86IROCNJ
So where would you get that hood?
So where would you get that hood?
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The fenders look close to the styling of the second gen. You could look at them to see if you could cut the vents out to work. Nice thought. If you decide to do a mass production, make it a little cheaper than 8K please!!!!!
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I think it's a little overdone. And I mean that in the best way. I LOVE the GFX...especially the front. The hood is cool too. Kinda like the ultraZ hood. I just don't like all the little things like the mirrors and the side vents on the hood and fenders etc. Keep it subtle in my opinion...I'd kinda like to see just the GFX with a SS hood, everything else stock. ...maybe some zr1/SS rims
Good job though...I like it!
I think it's a little overdone. And I mean that in the best way. I LOVE the GFX...especially the front. The hood is cool too. Kinda like the ultraZ hood. I just don't like all the little things like the mirrors and the side vents on the hood and fenders etc. Keep it subtle in my opinion...I'd kinda like to see just the GFX with a SS hood, everything else stock. ...maybe some zr1/SS rims
Good job though...I like it!
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I like it if you have the power to back it up.
wise man once said " If it looks fast it better haul @$$!"
wise man once said " If it looks fast it better haul @$$!"
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Devianb, i thought you were going to buy it! I got a quote for around $1500 for my "dream" hood to be built! I think i'll SEE if i can get it next year, yeah right! Maybe though.
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I like it. I think the front end kind of looks like a 300ZX but I like the looks of the 300ZX. I dont like the hatch and that is the only thing I dont like about it.
And I agree with the ones saying it isnt rice if you are putting up nice numbers. Rice is putting all of your money into looking fast and never actually achieving it.
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And I agree with the ones saying it isnt rice if you are putting up nice numbers. Rice is putting all of your money into looking fast and never actually achieving it.
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Originally posted by 91Zman
How is it rice when it is tastefully done? I swear I now really hate rice, it has ruined the customizing hobby.Now everyone calls everything customized rice.
How is it rice when it is tastefully done? I swear I now really hate rice, it has ruined the customizing hobby.Now everyone calls everything customized rice.
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I wasn't saying that everyone should.I just meant that it isn't rice,it's just not in everyone's better taste apparently.
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Originally posted by Abubaca
Can I put in my 2 cents?
I think it's a little overdone. And I mean that in the best way. I LOVE the GFX...especially the front. The hood is cool too. Kinda like the ultraZ hood. I just don't like all the little things like the mirrors and the side vents on the hood and fenders etc. Keep it subtle in my opinion...I'd kinda like to see just the GFX with a SS hood, everything else stock. ...maybe some zr1/SS rims
Good job though...I like it!
Can I put in my 2 cents?
I think it's a little overdone. And I mean that in the best way. I LOVE the GFX...especially the front. The hood is cool too. Kinda like the ultraZ hood. I just don't like all the little things like the mirrors and the side vents on the hood and fenders etc. Keep it subtle in my opinion...I'd kinda like to see just the GFX with a SS hood, everything else stock. ...maybe some zr1/SS rims
Good job though...I like it!
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I won't lie to you guys, I do like some of those ***** front ends. Unfortunately the actually good looking designs get a bad rap because they end up on a Civic or some other FF drive car. The only FF cars I like VWs, except the new beetle.