Kirk's Ride...

[Kirk]

Okay, last set of pictures.... We got compliments on the car at every rest stop, lunch break, gas stop, etc. I guess it stands out.

[NickCats]

Kirk,

Absolutely fabulous ! Great pics...

Nick

[djomlas]

that would be a perfect boxster if the lights were stock (the oem red/smoke) and rest of the body parts painted...i dont see why you didnt paint those, reminds me of the kids running around with unpainted body pars on cars that cant afford to paint it (unless thats the reason, you ran out of money hehehe)

[carguy]

I like the car, well done! Like many, not crazy about the rear lights, think it takes the sophistication down a notch, but overall the car certainly gathers attention and looks nicely put together.

I actually like the unpainted hood and side scoops. The overall two-tone effect is different from all the other silver Boxsters out there, and looks good.

[Kirk]

Originally Posted by djomlas

i dont see why you didnt paint those, reminds me of the kids running around with unpainted body pars on cars

See you hit on it there djomlas... I'm just a kid. 37 yrs old, but still definitely a kid! Clearly you just don't get "it". Pick up any modified car magazine - Modified, D Sport, Sport Compact Car, and you'll see a LOT of cars sporting unpainted carbon fiber bits, especially hoods. It's a look, a new look. Take a look at the new Taurus and Prius and you'll see the same kind of tail lights too. Again, it's a look - a newer look.

Actually the carbon fiber hood is painted. The carbon fiber is covered with several layers of clear epoxy and/or clear coat. I bet the paint alone is 1/8" thick! But it's painted with a UV resistant material to keep it looking clear. It's actually produced and meant to be left clear like that... Clearly the manufacturer gets "it".

[kabel]

Kirk the car does looks nice in that last set of pics, and it appears as though your really enjoying it, and that's very cool. I'm jumping on the band-wagon IMO the carbon fiber (hoods) and altezza lights are so five years ago. The fact that the car manufacturers are offering such "looks" now clearly indicates the trend has passed

[Kirk]

Originally Posted by kabel

The fact that the car manufacturers are offering such "looks" now clearly indicates the trend has passed

Hahaha... very good point! It is pretty sad to compare the looks of my car to a Taurus or Prius!!! The truly hot look now is what they call the VIP look - a sleek looking car with an extreme drop, obscenely negative camber on the wheels, and chrome, deep dish rims. Nice look IMO, but the extreme drop is not real practical for a driven car. So I stuck with the dated, but more practical boy racer look.

[blinkwatt]

Darn Kirk,your making your ride one of a kind.

I'm with you on the carbon fiber parts,I kinda like it. I would buy;carbon fiber mirrors,hood,side intakes and rear trunk rear spoiler.

Does the driver side intake actually make a difference in the intake system?

[boxs2000]

The truly hot look now is what they call the VIP look - a sleek looking car with an extreme drop, obscenely negative camber on the wheels, and chrome, deep dish rims. Nice look IMO, but the extreme drop is not real practical for a driven car. So I stuck with the dated, but more practical boy racer look. [/QUOTE]

Ok I know you guys are gonna make fun of my old self because I need help clarifying this term. "VIP" look I though referred to 4 door sedans usually Japanese like Lexus, Nissan etc. I though this term originated with the Japanese car culture (VIP magazine and tuners, WALD, SPOON, HKS etc. ) were customizing their cars to compete with the likes of AMG, M, and other high price European makers and tuners.