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Do you Agree?????!
dwnlowx
+1y
i didnt know putting lambo doors on was like slapping a set of 23 on
89s dime
+1y
if there wasnt this sorta shit out there then it wouldnt make the real custom shit cool, every mother fucker would have it and it would be no different, PLUS lots of people knock what we are into, so to each there own, let people spend a ass load of money on there navigator or escalade and put baller shit on it, makes our shit look better anyways, there are different tastes out there
oopsdroppedit
+1y
thats good to read, it is getting out of hand..and where is everyone getting this money, cause i sure know i could use some or ALOT of it
creepychrysler
+1y
Edited: 10/21/2005 4:58:19 PM by creepychrysler
Edited: 10/21/2005 4:56:11 PM by creepychrysler
It is true the scene has takin a turn for the worse.I dont realy forward look to go show anymore do to all the car and trucks with lambo doors!!! I have been around shows for some good amount of time now and it just aint the same.. mini truckin has takin a back seat and now it needs to change and quik!!!
Edited: 10/21/2005 4:56:11 PM by creepychrysler
It is true the scene has takin a turn for the worse.I dont realy forward look to go show anymore do to all the car and trucks with lambo doors!!! I have been around shows for some good amount of time now and it just aint the same.. mini truckin has takin a back seat and now it needs to change and quik!!!
maz duh
+1y
If it wasn't for these idiots where would half of us broke-ass 6 lug sportin' mini truckers take-off wheels from? lol Seriously though, I agree with Travis on this one except for his taste in music, why does he always have to slide that in at the end of his coloum anyways?
evil1
+1y
i posted this for terry (impounded dakota) because he was out of posts, with his broke ass, lol.
"When i first read this, i totally agreed. Then i sat back and thought about it. The scene has always had it's share of people who choose to bolt things on their ride as opposed to taking that extra step, and cutting into their rides like we do. The scene has also endured it's share of trends, do i need to remind everyone of the "truck-sta-rosa" body kit? It wasn't that long ago that our scene was full of modifications that were out there and easy to install. Hell the old school guys just pulled their coils out, and rode on bump stops to shows. But we don't curse the old school guys do we.
Our scene is going to change, over and over again. Hell to be honest 5 years ago 20's were 4 to 5 grand to buy. Now you can pop on ebay and get them for under a grand. Any one wonder why? It's because of the 24's and 26's out in the market. Now 20's and 22's pop up on bd'd mini's all the time at shows. 20" tires are now as small as 25.5" tall. Why? Maybe because these tire and wheel companies have seen the market of euro's get so big that they realize they can make tires small enough to fit on smaller cars.
And in the end, we benefit from it, cheaper rims and tires, and smaller and smaller series tires so we can continue to one up each other. And if anything, a greater sense of pride that we do go that extra mile to make our rides different.
The one thing i do regret is that it's not as easy to go to shows and brainstorm new mods for my ride, as it used to be. That part sucks, but it just makes me appreciate mini's that much more. Makes me want to go and support shows like Drop Zone, that are rooted in our style."
"When i first read this, i totally agreed. Then i sat back and thought about it. The scene has always had it's share of people who choose to bolt things on their ride as opposed to taking that extra step, and cutting into their rides like we do. The scene has also endured it's share of trends, do i need to remind everyone of the "truck-sta-rosa" body kit? It wasn't that long ago that our scene was full of modifications that were out there and easy to install. Hell the old school guys just pulled their coils out, and rode on bump stops to shows. But we don't curse the old school guys do we.
Our scene is going to change, over and over again. Hell to be honest 5 years ago 20's were 4 to 5 grand to buy. Now you can pop on ebay and get them for under a grand. Any one wonder why? It's because of the 24's and 26's out in the market. Now 20's and 22's pop up on bd'd mini's all the time at shows. 20" tires are now as small as 25.5" tall. Why? Maybe because these tire and wheel companies have seen the market of euro's get so big that they realize they can make tires small enough to fit on smaller cars.
And in the end, we benefit from it, cheaper rims and tires, and smaller and smaller series tires so we can continue to one up each other. And if anything, a greater sense of pride that we do go that extra mile to make our rides different.
The one thing i do regret is that it's not as easy to go to shows and brainstorm new mods for my ride, as it used to be. That part sucks, but it just makes me appreciate mini's that much more. Makes me want to go and support shows like Drop Zone, that are rooted in our style."
chevygurly
+1y
Originally posted by evil1
i posted this for terry (impounded dakota) because he was out of posts, with his broke ass, lol.
"When i first read this, i totally agreed. Then i sat back and thought about it. The scene has always had it's share of people who choose to bolt things on their ride as opposed to taking that extra step, and cutting into their rides like we do. The scene has also endured it's share of trends, do i need to remind everyone of the "truck-sta-rosa" body kit? It wasn't that long ago that our scene was full of modifications that were out there and easy to install. Hell the old school guys just pulled their coils out, and rode on bump stops to shows. But we don't curse the old school guys do we.
Our scene is going to change, over and over again. Hell to be honest 5 years ago 20's were 4 to 5 grand to buy. Now you can pop on ebay and get them for under a grand. Any one wonder why? It's because of the 24's and 26's out in the market. Now 20's and 22's pop up on bd'd mini's all the time at shows. 20" tires are now as small as 25.5" tall. Why? Maybe because these tire and wheel companies have seen the market of euro's get so big that they realize they can make tires small enough to fit on smaller cars.
And in the end, we benefit from it, cheaper rims and tires, and smaller and smaller series tires so we can continue to one up each other. And if anything, a greater sense of pride that we do go that extra mile to make our rides different.
The one thing i do regret is that it's not as easy to go to shows and brainstorm new mods for my ride, as it used to be. That part sucks, but it just makes me appreciate mini's that much more. Makes me want to go and support shows like Drop Zone, that are rooted in our style."
i posted this for terry (impounded dakota) because he was out of posts, with his broke ass, lol.
"When i first read this, i totally agreed. Then i sat back and thought about it. The scene has always had it's share of people who choose to bolt things on their ride as opposed to taking that extra step, and cutting into their rides like we do. The scene has also endured it's share of trends, do i need to remind everyone of the "truck-sta-rosa" body kit? It wasn't that long ago that our scene was full of modifications that were out there and easy to install. Hell the old school guys just pulled their coils out, and rode on bump stops to shows. But we don't curse the old school guys do we.
Our scene is going to change, over and over again. Hell to be honest 5 years ago 20's were 4 to 5 grand to buy. Now you can pop on ebay and get them for under a grand. Any one wonder why? It's because of the 24's and 26's out in the market. Now 20's and 22's pop up on bd'd mini's all the time at shows. 20" tires are now as small as 25.5" tall. Why? Maybe because these tire and wheel companies have seen the market of euro's get so big that they realize they can make tires small enough to fit on smaller cars.
And in the end, we benefit from it, cheaper rims and tires, and smaller and smaller series tires so we can continue to one up each other. And if anything, a greater sense of pride that we do go that extra mile to make our rides different.
The one thing i do regret is that it's not as easy to go to shows and brainstorm new mods for my ride, as it used to be. That part sucks, but it just makes me appreciate mini's that much more. Makes me want to go and support shows like Drop Zone, that are rooted in our style."
hwtc2002
+1y
I bet the So-Cal bank repo yards are something else!
BMC2U
+1y
ZaK, tell that dude with the burgundy Esky to email me at brian@tenmagazines.com. I want to shoot it. I dig that ride. Although there are some things about it I wouldn't do to one of my own vehicles, it is still sick layin out on 26s like that.
Here are some things to consider:
The custom truck hobby is the largest, healthiest automotive sport there is. And for good reason. That reason is because the sport is diversified. There are a dozen or more different niches that encompass the entire scene with even more that cross-over from one to another. Each provides a sense of pride and enthusiasm not only to it's respective owner, but to those who share the same interest. If you don't share the interest, it really shouldn't bother you.
There was once a time when mini-trucks were shunned like the customizing plague. Even worse was that often the most popular shows wouldn't even allow them to participate, and if they were allowed in, they were parked in the back where the owners could bump Sir Mix-A-Lot, which still managed to piss off some old classic truck dude or his fat wife. There has always been this grudge towards new trends that appear to try to be fitting in, especially those which actually gain attention to the dismay of the fanatical long time truck customizing enthusiast.
How many of you have went to an all Ford truck show and heard the endless cussing of Chevy trucks? We hear it often. Or how about having to endure the phone calls and emails from some truck owners or show participants asking why a magazine seems to be all about body dropped trucks and minis? Or why would you publish a truck that is barely custom? The unsolicited insight would amaze even those on this forum.
In this sport, nothing is certain and nothing will remain static. Trends come and go every five or so years. And it is these new trends that rejuvenate the life blood of the sport by not only bringing interest to customized trucks as a whole, but generating new truck owners who will in the future, possibly build something entirely different. That might be a mini-truck, or that might be a classic or whatever.
One other very important aspect that gets buried beneath the sound of chest pounding is that bolt on parts fuel this industry as a whole. Yah, I have always personally had a grudge against the trucks that looked like they drove through Pep Boys with a magnet, but they are supporting the aftermarket which in turn supports the events you like to attend and the media you like to entertain yourself with.
Let me give you all some cold, hard truth. Advertising is the sole support of magazines. The same can be said for popular web sites as well. Bandwidth is expensive. Magazines are even more expensive to produce. Magazines would starve to death and they would all go out of business without advertising support. If there are no people injecting their hard earned cash into advertisers products, this industry would be in a tailspin.
I love a sick, well built, well engineered truck just like many of you. There is little that can top pure style and genious application. But if everyone was building their own shit at home, this industry would die or dewindle into a minute culture at best.
One thing you have to keep in mind is that as magazine editors who select the vehicles for magazines which try to display all aspects of this sport as a whole, usually have a battle within their soul. I know I personally don't care for half of the trucks I have elected to put into print as well as many of them I have photographed. But there has to be a balancing act of sorts, giving something to as many as you can because there is just so much ground to try and cover. Niche publishing and trends are great, but they are only a part of the big picture.
The cookie cutter baller rides are just getting a lot of attention now. It will pass and something new and wild will replace it. Everything comes in cycles. If you don't like the cycle, it doesn't mean it will go away, nor does it mean that your particular interest is admonsished by its mere presence.
Opinions are like assholes, they generally all smell like shit to someone else except the one it is attached too. I'm pretty sure to some people mine stinks too (grin).
BMC
Here are some things to consider:
The custom truck hobby is the largest, healthiest automotive sport there is. And for good reason. That reason is because the sport is diversified. There are a dozen or more different niches that encompass the entire scene with even more that cross-over from one to another. Each provides a sense of pride and enthusiasm not only to it's respective owner, but to those who share the same interest. If you don't share the interest, it really shouldn't bother you.
There was once a time when mini-trucks were shunned like the customizing plague. Even worse was that often the most popular shows wouldn't even allow them to participate, and if they were allowed in, they were parked in the back where the owners could bump Sir Mix-A-Lot, which still managed to piss off some old classic truck dude or his fat wife. There has always been this grudge towards new trends that appear to try to be fitting in, especially those which actually gain attention to the dismay of the fanatical long time truck customizing enthusiast.
How many of you have went to an all Ford truck show and heard the endless cussing of Chevy trucks? We hear it often. Or how about having to endure the phone calls and emails from some truck owners or show participants asking why a magazine seems to be all about body dropped trucks and minis? Or why would you publish a truck that is barely custom? The unsolicited insight would amaze even those on this forum.
In this sport, nothing is certain and nothing will remain static. Trends come and go every five or so years. And it is these new trends that rejuvenate the life blood of the sport by not only bringing interest to customized trucks as a whole, but generating new truck owners who will in the future, possibly build something entirely different. That might be a mini-truck, or that might be a classic or whatever.
One other very important aspect that gets buried beneath the sound of chest pounding is that bolt on parts fuel this industry as a whole. Yah, I have always personally had a grudge against the trucks that looked like they drove through Pep Boys with a magnet, but they are supporting the aftermarket which in turn supports the events you like to attend and the media you like to entertain yourself with.
Let me give you all some cold, hard truth. Advertising is the sole support of magazines. The same can be said for popular web sites as well. Bandwidth is expensive. Magazines are even more expensive to produce. Magazines would starve to death and they would all go out of business without advertising support. If there are no people injecting their hard earned cash into advertisers products, this industry would be in a tailspin.
I love a sick, well built, well engineered truck just like many of you. There is little that can top pure style and genious application. But if everyone was building their own shit at home, this industry would die or dewindle into a minute culture at best.
One thing you have to keep in mind is that as magazine editors who select the vehicles for magazines which try to display all aspects of this sport as a whole, usually have a battle within their soul. I know I personally don't care for half of the trucks I have elected to put into print as well as many of them I have photographed. But there has to be a balancing act of sorts, giving something to as many as you can because there is just so much ground to try and cover. Niche publishing and trends are great, but they are only a part of the big picture.
The cookie cutter baller rides are just getting a lot of attention now. It will pass and something new and wild will replace it. Everything comes in cycles. If you don't like the cycle, it doesn't mean it will go away, nor does it mean that your particular interest is admonsished by its mere presence.
Opinions are like assholes, they generally all smell like shit to someone else except the one it is attached too. I'm pretty sure to some people mine stinks too (grin).
BMC
Forever Draggin
+1y
well...atleast the word is out. i bet this is gonna become a real big thread. i dont thnk them bolt on trucks look real bad, its just not show worthy.
CUT=CUSTOM
CUT=CUSTOM