Im going to just say it.... wheres the respect...

[nomadicdogg]

Originally Posted by midnighter

I am always being told that I need a noisy exhaust. Why? I don't feel like having a noisy car. Anyways, Question OP: Are your white stripes painted on or vinyl? I like how they shine. I just ordered gloss white OEM style vinyl stripes from one of our vendors and I am hoping to achieve the "painted glossy" look. Don't worry about criticism, it exists everywhere and in pretty much everything we do.

they are actually silver... but do seem to be more shiny then others. I have a great coat a wax on them though.. could be why they seem glossier....
def not as glossy as painted though. When they fade or start to peel as they will in time, I will be painting them on... painted ones look awesome, not that the oem ones dont...

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

lol, respect died in the 80's

Amen!

[Hammer St. James]

Some say that art is the highest form of self-expression. Others, consider music as the apex. Either way, it is well known that the artisans in any field MUST have cast iron cajones to withstand the critique of media as well as the casual observer.

I view the 5th gen modders as artists laying their mark on one of the sexiest cars in recent history. They too, need to cowboy up and be ready to accept praise; as well as criticism.

[nomadicdogg]

Originally Posted by rez333

I think that's irrelevant. People make comments out of ignorance or jealousy etc. Having or not having an equivalent car doesn't make one's opinion any more valid than another.

Ever encounter some people who use their qualifications/education/job title as an argument? They actually believe that their status somehow makes their argument more valid. It doesn't. All comments/opinions stand on their own merit.

it is extremely relevent...
at least on a forum as it makes you seem as a troll
no different then the guy who complained my 55 wasnt original.. ok wheres your car? i dont have one... so your bashing mine since it isnt how you would make yours? get your own and make it how you want it and let me do the same...
as for merit. I am far more apt to give a fellow owner more merit for an opinion on a car then someone who just likes to tear them up because they dont have one.
not saying youve done that but it is more the norm here than not

[nomadicdogg]

is that a 65 buick in your pic motorhead?

[kcobean]

Originally Posted by nomadicdogg

that is the exact point. class...
as for me, I dont care what others say about my car. its MY car and how I like it
this thread was a general conversation on how on this site it has become the norm to bash, which has been proven even moreso in this thread alone.
while I am not alone in my argument, there are valid arguments from all sides...
you need thick skin on a forum like this...
if a guy told me my car was stupid in person, thats fine. roll with it, if he took a 10 min period of time to tell me ALL that was "wrong" with my car... different story. thats where people hide behind a computer and bash

Agreed. I've moderated on a few large automotive forums and people very often lose their minds when they're not face to face. I don't understand it.

That said, I haven't said anything here that I wouldn't say to your face. I'm not trying to be rude and I hope it didn't come across that way, I just think that most all of us have been around long enough to realize that whether it's internet bravado or in-person rudeness, the world is full of it...it doesn't even deserve my attention, nor yours.

[bhall82]

Originally Posted by Hammer St. James

Some say that art is the highest form of self-expression. Others, consider music as the apex. Either way, it is well known that the artisans in any field MUST have cast iron cajones to withstand the critique of media as well as the casual observer.

I view the 5th gen modders as artists laying their mark on one of the sexiest cars in recent history. They too, need to cowboy up and be ready to accept praise; as well as criticism.

on the whole statement

[tow]

A true car guy would never offend a fellow car guy!!

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by nomadicdogg

is that a 65 buick in your pic motorhead?

No, those are curse words. 64 Plymouth Belvedere.

[nomadicdogg]

crap/ sorry bro. I think thats the first 64 belv ive seen...
my bad... apologies...
my plymouth knowledge is severely limited... mostly 58 is what I know...
looks damn nice for sure

[nomadicdogg]

Originally Posted by kcobean

Agreed. I've moderated on a few large automotive forums and people very often lose their minds when they're not face to face. I don't understand it.

That said, I haven't said anything here that I wouldn't say to your face. I'm not trying to be rude and I hope it didn't come across that way, I just think that most all of us have been around long enough to realize that whether it's internet bravado or in-person rudeness, the world is full of it...it doesn't even deserve my attention, nor yours.

youve brought some very valid points, as all else have. theres a ton of ways to look at it.. but if a guy takes the time to do something to his car, it means he cares about it.
while im not into the civics and similar, at least they are taking an interest in something car...
vs not....

[bubsy73]

Most comments I get are from wannabes with nothing. I don't have my Camaro yet, should by Easter, but with my old Monte, it ranges from why bother spending any money on a car like that to spending way too much for my pocketbook for stuff I don't need. I get why one should keep a vehicle all original, and I also get why one would want to change things to express themselves. I say, to each their own. I am middle of the road, maybe even sleeper type personality, but if I saw an all orignal Camaro, or a completly modded up one with all kinds of bling, I know which one I would prefer, but I respect the fact that each owner takes pride in what they drive either way.

[nomadicdogg]

Originally Posted by bubsy73

Most comments I get are from wannabes with nothing. I don't have my Camaro yet, should by Easter, but with my old Monte, it ranges from why bother spending any money on a car like that to spending way too much for my pocketbook for stuff I don't need. I get why one should keep a vehicle all original, and I also get why one would want to change things to express themselves. I say, to each their own. I am middle of the road, maybe even sleeper type personality, but if I saw an all orignal Camaro, or a completly modded up one with all kinds of bling, I know which one I would prefer, but I respect the fact that each owner takes pride in what they drive either way.

100%

[nomadicdogg]

Originally Posted by Hammer St. James

Some say that art is the highest form of self-expression. Others, consider music as the apex. Either way, it is well known that the artisans in any field MUST have cast iron cajones to withstand the critique of media as well as the casual observer.

I view the 5th gen modders as artists laying their mark on one of the sexiest cars in recent history. They too, need to cowboy up and be ready to accept praise; as well as criticism.

very well said.
criticism abounds everywhere. but I feel there are 2 types of criticisms. a guy just sharing an opinon that may help you, and a guy who is just trying to be an a$$
but I agree