RichR
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Registered: 17th Oct 01
Location: Waterhouses, Staffordshire
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As title, mine sits on the drive now and only gets used as and when it must be; wouldn't dream of turning up for a job interview in it.
I don't know if its the whole modified thing or because it needs a bit of work to tidy it up, front and back bumpers need re-working and painting and few other jobs.
but it could just be the whole "Chav" image associated with modified cars down the scale
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Colin
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I wouldnt drive anything with a non std bodykit.
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RichR
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Registered: 17th Oct 01
Location: Waterhouses, Staffordshire
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think thats whats getting me - I keep looking at neat looking factory specials; and thinking how much easier/nicer to drive they must be - not having everyone and they're dog gauping at you and being able to get over speed humps!
[Edited on 09-11-2006 by LiVe LeE]
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N90ATH
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Registered: 10th Sep 03
Location: Boreham, Essex
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this is y i am not fitting a big kit quite like my car a sit is just lowered and alloys
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Tom
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Location: Wirral, Merseyside
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 part of growing up for most people 
I am the same
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Baz-Zico
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Registered: 15th Jan 03
Location: Glasgow, Renfrewshire
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same, wish I had never put the kit on, next car will just have alloys and be lowered
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Ojc
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Location: Reading: Drives : Clio 197
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Would you believe that I actually get nods and looks of admiration in the Nova, its not noisy or offensive and its in superb condition, a bloke in a Porsche Carrera GT gave me the thumbs up on the motorway on the way to the Grasshopper meet, thats what makes it all worth it. Even my grandad likes my Nova and hes 75.
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Gregor
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Registered: 28th Nov 03
Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire
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No I don't feel this way because without trying to sound big headed I think that I have done things quite tastefully and even though I get called boy racer many a time , its always these people who end up making positive comment about the car.
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Gregor
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Registered: 28th Nov 03
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If I hadnt posted that I would have basically "ditto'd" what ojc said, bar the porsche bit
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MatthewR
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Registered: 21st Oct 02
Location: Rickmansworth
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i do get embarassed - but then i drive a vts 
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Ojc
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Registered: 14th Nov 00
Location: Reading: Drives : Clio 197
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Sorry wasn't a GT I know nothing about supercars, was a 911 Turbo.
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Paul_J
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Registered: 6th Jun 02
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Thing that annoys me, is that exterior wise, my car has a standard 106 Gti bodykit!
No aftermarket parts added or silly kits, or big alloy wheels etc. Even my exhaust tip is v.small and subtle looking, it's not lowered excessivly either.
HOWEVER... I can't count the number of people who have commented on the fact I have a 'dun up 106', or a kitted up car.
It looks like a standard 106 Gti FFS. This is the main reason I sourced some GTi badges and put them on (previous owner had removed them) but still I get people who don't have a clue.
Yes the engine's tuned a bit, and the suspension is sorted, but on first glance you wouldn't know - so why is it a 'done up 106' or 'kitted up 106'.
Why is a Focus ST not a 'dun up Focus?'  Just because it's a modern car?
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Sly_SRi
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Registered: 9th Apr 04
Location: Reading, UK Drives: Corsa C
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Sometimes i think i'd like to own just a nice modern car, somthing you never have to worry about or think about and it doesn't drain money off you...
But when I drive a modern car like that I realize how boring it is...I much prefer driving a stripped out fast car than a refined modern car....only problem is I want the advantages of both
Corsa C Z20Let
Black Sleeper Turbo Project
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Gaz
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Registered: 24th Aug 03
Location: Widnes, Cheshire
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i wouldnt give a shit what they thought about my personal persetion's, If your going to an interveiw its about what you can DO or PROVIDED for them, not what car you drive!
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Krammy
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Registered: 23rd Feb 05
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thats why 2 car ownership is a must
1 standard car..
1 modded..
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willay
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
Sorry wasn't a GT I know nothing about supercars, was a 911 Turbo.
he was probably giving you the thumbs cause Rach was sitting in the passenger seat. 
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eel
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i love modified cars
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Sly_SRi
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quote:
Originally posted by Gaz
i wouldnt give a shit what they thought about my personal persetion's, If your going to an interveiw its about what you can DO or PROVIDED for them, not what car you drive!
Yea but i think he means that he wouldn't actually feel comfortable showing up his car...not necassarily because he thinks he wouldn't get the job because of...
Corsa C Z20Let
Black Sleeper Turbo Project
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All Torque
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Registered: 17th Nov 05
Location: Milton Keynes Drives: Ford Focus TDCi
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Then again you wouldnt turn upto an interview in jeans and a t-shirt
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All Torque
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People at college ask me why I dont modify my car, I tell them:
1) Its diesel
2) Its a Polo
In that order.
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j10E W
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i used to be embarressed in the astra sometimes
i also would never turn up to a interview in it lol
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Meat-Pie-SRI
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Location: Berkhamsted, Drives Mk4 R32
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i've never had a really kitted up car, although the golf was a bit of a lairy colour, that became embarassing, although a few people give my pulsar a few odd looks, not knowing that despite how lairy it looks. the bodywork is totally standard which is kinda
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Gaz
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Registered: 24th Aug 03
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quote:
Originally posted by Sly_SRi
quote:
Originally posted by Gaz
i wouldnt give a shit what they thought about my personal persetion's, If your going to an interveiw its about what you can DO or PROVIDED for them, not what car you drive!
Yea but i think he means that he wouldn't actually feel comfortable showing up his car...not necassarily because he thinks he wouldn't get the job because of...
Yeah i understand that, but if your not comfertuble driving your car, why build it the way he has?
You build your car the way you want, so in turn you should enjoy it and not care what people think..
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skell
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quote:
Originally posted by eel
i love modified cars
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jamied
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Registered: 27th Oct 03
Location: Marbella,Spain Drives: C63
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fukkin pathetic!
would u get embarrased
what u doin on a car modifying site?
if u get embarrased i suggest u buy a standard car or if you are still embarrased get the bus
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