Pictures of decently Modified cars [Vol. 2]

[Mark-C]

DanielSan said:

SuperCharged V6 said:

I am not normally a fan of Matte paint, but I thought this looked good in the Golf Club car park

That is absolutely dog st

This for me too ... I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder and we all have different likes and dislikes but surely that definitely doesn't belong in this thread? Or any thread I can think of ... is there a "Repainted Tesla" one?

[cidered77]

Submitting my own - OK, it's a bit silly. But some cars just look better modified, and some cars just don't - C126 SEC just demands to be pimped in my view.

[cidered77]

Harry Flashman said:

MarkwG said:

TheJimi said:

Lord_Howit_Hertz said:

ajprice said:

Retropower's take on the XJC. Altered rear arches, no vinyl roof, 17" wheels, LS3 V8.



https://retropower.co.uk/2019/02/04/jaguar-xjc430-...

Yep..... that will do nicely! Love what they have done to the interior and the front too!

Just magnificent. I think I'd want it in a different colour, but I'm being overly fussy there.

I love it, particularly the wheels: it would be great if it could have an updated Jaguar engine, but appreciate that puts the costs & complexity through the roof.

Just... Yes.

Spitfire engine start button, forsooth! Only thing I don't like are the front grilles.

Genuinely see this example as one of the most beautiful cars ever made - just beautiful lines and proportions

[Krikkit]

cidered77 said:

Submitting my own - OK, it's a bit silly. But some cars just look better modified, and some cars just don't - C126 SEC just demands to be pimped in my view.

Brave post.

[KillerHERTZ]

cidered77 said:

Submitting my own - OK, it's a bit silly. But some cars just look better modified, and some cars just don't - C126 SEC just demands to be pimped in my view.

Ruined by the non original lights

[T6 vanman]

[cidered77]

KillerHERTZ said:

cidered77 said:

Submitting my own - OK, it's a bit silly. But some cars just look better modified, and some cars just don't - C126 SEC just demands to be pimped in my view.

Ruined by the non original lights

I fill the headlight washers with the tears of traditionalists

[rampageturke]

cidered77 said:

Submitting my own - OK, it's a bit silly. But some cars just look better modified, and some cars just don't - C126 SEC just demands to be pimped in my view.

Wind the windows down lad let us see some pillarless action.

[Gameface]

I like the plate.

[Shnozz]

rampageturke said:

Wind the windows down lad let us see some pillarless action.

Indeed. It's like pop up headlights, when you have pillarless windows you HAVE to use them as regularly as you can.

[cidered77]

you make fair points. Some filthy windows-down action here:





It's garage mate is a 1993 NSX (a car that does *not* look good modified, at all, in my view). The pop up headlights are up basically from 3pm onwards. Even in July.

[DanielSan]

I like everything about that apart from the rear lights. The idea of something a bit more modern looking is the right one but they somehow just look a bit cheap

[Gilhooligan]

That Merc is cool AF. Although agree with comments about those rear lights. Are those standard wheels? Or have they been modified?

[cidered77]

Gilhooligan said:

That Merc is cool AF. Although agree with comments about those rear lights. Are those standard wheels? Or have they been modified?

Rear lights - they split opinion, but I prefer them after much photoshop comparisons and debates in my head.. Removal of the orange makes it look cleaner, in my view. But - beauty in the eye of the beholder and all that.

Wheels are modified: one-off split 18" rims built from an 16" ARC Alurad original. wanted something original-ish, but not too bling, and not the more obvious AMG-look.

Since the photo, have sorted out the front headlight wipers that kept me awake at night, had the seats all restored- and awaiting a trimmers to be available to do the headlining. and then - full engine refresh is probably well overdue. Chain doesnt rattle, but - 140k miles, so it's probably best i just get it done...

[Mr lestat]

cidered77 said:

you make fair points. Some filthy windows-down action here:





It's garage mate is a 1993 NSX (a car that does *not* look good modified, at all, in my view). The pop up headlights are up basically from 3pm onwards. Even in July.

Love that…………. Apart from




The rear lights. Apart from that it’s great

[Mr lestat]

Mr lestat said:

cidered77 said:

you make fair points. Some filthy windows-down action here:





It's garage mate is a 1993 NSX (a car that does *not* look good modified, at all, in my view). The pop up headlights are up basically from 3pm onwards. Even in July.

Love that………….except




The rear lights. Apart from that it’s great

[Gameface]

Is it on air? Or is that the ride height at all times?

[cidered77]

Gameface said:

Is it on air? Or is that the ride height at all times?

On air. Normal ride height is a little lower than the static spring approach people take to lower them.... and it rides better on air than it did on springs (doesn't actually ride a well as stock - as much smaller profile tyres now, but - that's modifying cars for you..).

I'd be lying if i didn't also have it on air because it is cool dropping air out of it in carparks. Pointless, but funny.

[Gameface]

Any pics of it at running height?

[Gilhooligan]

cidered77 said:

Rear lights - they split opinion, but I prefer them after much photoshop comparisons and debates in my head.. Removal of the orange makes it look cleaner, in my view. But - beauty in the eye of the beholder and all that.

Wheels are modified: one-off split 18" rims built from an 16" ARC Alurad original. wanted something original-ish, but not too bling, and not the more obvious AMG-look.

Since the photo, have sorted out the front headlight wipers that kept me awake at night, had the seats all restored- and awaiting a trimmers to be available to do the headlining. and then - full engine refresh is probably well overdue. Chain doesnt rattle, but - 140k miles, so it's probably best i just get it done...

I normally quite like the clear indicators. Certainly looks better on the front ones.

Any more plans for the car?

I just noticed the number plate too. Nice touch.