dertyclown said:
GEN 2 and I dont want to be mean but come on guys it is not a mustang, or somthing its better than that its a lincoln and you can just make room or take the time and make it look good and clean. if you want that kind of hood be a kid agen and get a mustang or an F-body.
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Dirt clown...age has nothing to do with it. If you have ever studied the roots of drag racing, or any form of auto racing, you would realize, your comments are moot.
But I refuse to argue with you about this. For one reason, it is pointless. I am going to do to my car whatever the heck I want to. But for the sake of explaining why I think your entire concept is narrow minded, I will continue.
You are making the statement that can be defined as narrow minded. I suppose adding aftermarket rims is wrong? how about a chip in the computer? Improved shocks? What about and improved sound system? Tinted windows? oh, an aftermarket cup holder? sesnor lowering? Pin striping? Engine dress up kits?
My point is, adding an aftermarket body panel is no different. The appearance of a car is strictly on a personal level. but to actually "bash" someone's ideas for their car's over-all look, and foremost functionality, is downright "teenager" mentality.
I apologize for going off on a rant, but if everyone here were to follow your words of wisdom, the aftermarket auto industry would go belly up, and every car on earth would be a plain-jane, boring box on wheels, probably in flat black, or brown.
One of the very best parts of OWNING a car, is having the right, and the ability to "make it your own" without fear of irrational comments from the peanut gallery.
Just remember this:
Had Carol Shelby been content with a plane jane Mustang, you might not be driving the mark VIII...you could be driving a fairmont. And if Zora Duntov was content with carburated engines, then you'd be driving a 2-bbl equipped Fairmont...probably in flat black, or brown.
reap the benefits of modern-day visionaries. If not for them, we would have no sense of style, performance, and individualization.
besides, at least you'd know it was my car coming at you, not just another plain old black Mark VIII...or brown faimont, for that matter.
ok, rant over. Mods, if i am crossing the line, i apologize. But if folks are allowed to criticize another man's ideas, then they should be prepared to handle the defense.
In closing, I have a bone-stock bodied 94, and a bone-stock bodied 97 LSC. I love the looks beyond all words. But my priorities are different than most. I can only enjoy the appearance of a car, if it has the power to back it up. if i want/need to add more power, but cannot due to clearance issues, I'll make room. You can be sure of that. If that means adding a Cobra R hood...you bet your :q I will.