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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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interesting modifications, discuss

*lets try not to turn this into a flame-fest*

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...=p4506.c0.m245

the grill is very interesting, I can see how it would appeal (though not to me personally) I'll give him points for originality.

the side exhaust actually looks pretty decent, although it looks like 1" pipe and could use something better then a flange for an end.

I do like the seats though, have then been recovered?? I'd love to get a set like that, for both my cars!
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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Re: interesting modifications, discuss

i've seen it before. You would really have to see that car to see if the grille is done well or just hacked in there and held on with zip-ties

the side exhaust is fake, in another pic the car has tail pipes. Not a well executed plan, but to each his/her own.
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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Re: interesting modifications, discuss

that grill needs to be scrapped.

also, that grill could not be installed correctly on a camaro. not unless you install it to a chain and drag it behind one.
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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Re: interesting modifications, discuss

if done properly i could see how people would like it, i wouldn't not want to drive it though,

and having that grill on an angle while the front is squared off, does not make it look good at all.

but it is "A REAL HEAD TURNER." and it has "side and rear exaust" ooooh weeee
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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Re: interesting modifications, discuss

just wanted to point out, THAT GUY likes aftermarket chrome Iroc's and black out tail lights. further cementing my belief that these are two of the poorest taste third gen mods of all time
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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Re: interesting modifications, discuss

Wheels are sweet.
Stupid hood.
Side pipes are neat, but not with gfx or rear exhaust.
Wood interior looks retarded.
Grille doesn't match the lines of the car at all.

Whatever floats his boat.....
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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Re: interesting modifications, discuss

If that grill was done properly.. and thats a big if, its nothing I would ever do to my car, but I guarantee this one will live on in infamy in m'gallery. i thought the big chrome camaro rims would do it for me, but they really dont sadly.
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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Re: interesting modifications, discuss

Originally Posted by omnipotentgoku
I guarantee this one will live on in infamy in m'gallery.
I knew you'd get a kick of those images and add them to your collection, lol.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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Re: interesting modifications, discuss

Originally Posted by Phishman92
just wanted to point out, THAT GUY likes aftermarket chrome Iroc's and black out tail lights. further cementing my belief that these are two of the poorest taste third gen mods of all time
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 05:10 AM
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Re: interesting modifications, discuss

I try to always say 'to each his own', that is until you want someone to buy your creation and it looks like ***. Wood grain trim, side pipes, and a crazy 'phantom' grille do not belong on a 3rd gen Camaro, period.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 07:01 AM
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Re: interesting modifications, discuss

If he did do it the right way it would have cost a lot! And if you have that kind of money you could at least do something to the engine! The rims are nice though. The grill come on man I give it 10 points for origiality and a negative 50 for stupidity!
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 08:17 AM
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Re: interesting modifications, discuss

a camaro POS - never seen one before. didn't know you could even make a POS out of a 3rd gen camaro.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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Re: interesting modifications, discuss

DAmn that's fugly.

As for side exhaust, looks like they grabbed a hand rail from somewhere, a real side exhaust is at elast 3" in diameter and that's still small IMO. $ and above, then we're talking.

I do like the seats a lot, if only someone was selling covers for the custom seat option so I can buy some for mine.
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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Re: interesting modifications, discuss

Originally Posted by Phishman92
just wanted to point out, THAT GUY likes aftermarket chrome Iroc's and black out tail lights. further cementing my belief that these are two of the poorest taste third gen mods of all time
What's so wrong with aftermarket chrome Iroc's?

I mean really, it's a nice looking wheel.

As for the car, not my cup of tea, but hey if that's what he wants to do I have no problem with it....
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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Re: interesting modifications, discuss

it would have been a great looking wheel if it were as cast, or even better painted/coated black with a machined face.
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