The Homeslice Critiques Your Ride Thread

[Sean]

This is the thread where we will post photos of our bikes and cars and (hopefully) the 'slice, expert on all things visual, will give us expert critique and give us suggestions on how we can improve their looks.

I'll start with my truck. This is the only photo I have with the new wheels on it:

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x3/ignatius_reilly/IMAG0043_zpsb3837b86.jpg

Dark tint, black KMC Addicts. 18", down from the stock 20s. I was going for a "functional 909" look that wouldn't rattle my teeth on washboard roads.

(this is all meant in good fun, in case people were thinking about getting insulted at all this)

[pauldun170]

:lol
Unfortunately I'm in the office so I don't have any pics handy of the cars

[Homeslice]

Those wheels look like Azoom's, are they?

Personally, I'm just never gonna like it too much, because only gray vehicles look good with black wheels IMO.

What can I say, I'm way old school, I grew up in an era when most cars had hubcaps. And when those hubcaps got stolen, you were left with an ugly black wheel. So that's the mental image that comes to mind whenever I see black wheels -- It looks like someone who can't afford to replace their hubcaps. Can't help it. :lol:

[shmike]

Personally, I'm just never gonna like it too much, because only gray vehicles look good with black wheels IMO.

What can I say, I'm way old school, I grew up in an era when most cars had hubcaps. And when those hubcaps got stolen, you were left with an ugly black wheel. So that's the mental image that comes to mind whenever I see black wheels -- It looks like someone who can't afford to replace their hubcaps. Can't help it. :lol:

So, how about the Kendon?

[Homeslice]

So, how about the Kendon?

I'm not hip on trailers, but it does look pretty trim and stylish. Definitely better than the cheap homemade stuff most people use.

[RACER X]

hmmm, should i murder it out?

http://i49.tinypic.com/akwp55.jpg

[Sean]

Those wheels look like Azoom's, are they?

No, they belong to me. We don't share a set of wheels, that would make for difficult commuting.

[CasterTroy]

Oh this'll be good!

[RACER X]

polish the headlights on the 5!

[CasterTroy]

Actually...that was pre-polish

[Homeslice]

hmmm, should i murder it out?

http://i49.tinypic.com/akwp55.jpg

No mods = the intelligent choice in this case

Modding that would be like a 50 y/o overweight gym newbie coming in with Tapout or Affliction gear.

[Sean]

Hey 'slice, what should I do with my race car for next season?

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x3/ignatius_reilly/179940_10151051325888653_612965326_n_zps08e33221.j pg

I usually run these headlight covers, but I had them off for a night enduro at the last race

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x3/ignatius_reilly/657b047b.jpg

[Homeslice]

Oh this'll be good!

The Z is the best, classy mix of tan leather and black dash. Wheels are very nice as well, some of the best BMW has ever had.
The truck is #2, those wheels look like what trucks are supposed to have.....Not street-car rims with low-profiles.
The 5-series is #3, it's kind of plain but the lace-spoke wheels are classic.
The VW, well red isn't my color, and I'm not really digging the wheels, they look kind of Japanese for some reason. Also the front airdam looks like it has fangs instead of going straight across.

[CasterTroy]

The Z is the best, classy mix of tan leather and black dash. Wheels are very nice as well, some of the best BMW has ever had.


I agree. This particular car is very rare in that it has a color matched top. Every time I take it in for service (less than 24k so it's still under factory service) they beg me to trade it. 95% of this color came with black tops.

I love this car...and can barely ever drive it unless my wifes out of town and doesn't find out


The truck is #2, those wheels look like what trucks are supposed to have.....Not street-car rims with low-profiles.



Agree as well. Not a fan of those 24" wheels with rubber bands on trucks. WTF?


The 5-series is #3, it's kind of plain but the lace-spoke wheels are classic.


Again.....agree [damn] I think the E39 is one of the best looking BMW's ever. And these wheels make it even better. I would eventually like to take them off and have them polished to a mirror finish and have the centers resprayed.



The VW, well red isn't my color

That's good, because it's ORANGE as hell!

It's going to be my sons car. His school colors are orange and white. Much like Clemson. It was my best friends car. He bought it new, swapped wheels, added the front and rear spoilers and had them painted to match.

I use to have pictures of it when he drove it home in stock form. But the color is a metallic pearl orange.

Stock: http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/2181/1161/5450580009_large.jpg

I'm not a HUGE fan of the wheels myself.

[OneSickPsycho]

Hey 'slice, what should I do with my race car for next season?

[/IMG]

Looks like there's some weight reduction opportunities there...

[Sean]

It's a spec series, there's a minimum weight which I BARELY make.

So yeah, I could take out a ton of weight :lol

[VatorMan]

Be gentle....I cry easily when criticized.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/vatorman/Car/20110509_WGI_GRN_0009.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/vatorman/Car/ncmjune-05503.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/vatorman/Car/MaxJax026.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/vatorman/ohnosnow2023.jpg

[CasterTroy]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/vatorman/ohnosnow2023.jpg

Move somewhere warm!

Friggin LOVE the vette!

[Homeslice]

That's good, because it's ORANGE as hell!

It's going to be my sons car. His school colors are orange and white. Much like Clemson. It was my best friends car. He bought it new, swapped wheels, added the front and rear spoilers and had them painted to match.

I use to have pictures of it when he drove it home in stock form. But the color is a metallic pearl orange.

Well now I see why he changed them. The stockers look too big and heavy.

[VatorMan]

Move somewhere warm!

Friggin LOVE the vette!

Thanks-Wish I could move. :rockwoot:

[CasterTroy]

Thanks-Wish I could move. :rockwoot:

Was that the big tree on South course at VIR?

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/vatorman/Car/ncmjune-05503.jpg

[VatorMan]

Was that the big tree on South course at VIR?

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/vatorman/Car/ncmjune-05503.jpg

Full course-Oak Tree. Our typical track days we go to Watkins Glen, Summit Point and VIR. I'm hoping to hit Road Atlanta and MAYBE Sebring next year.

[Homeslice]

Can't critique the Vette wheels cuz they're in motion
But at least they're silver....lol
Did you lower it, or was it already like that?

[VatorMan]

Can't critique the Vette wheels cuz they're in motion
But at least they're silver....lol
Did you lower it, or was it already like that?

Lol-The Wakins Glen I'm on race wheels-Shotpeen grey CCWs. On VIR my crappy chrome :td: OEM wheels.

I had lowered it, but raised it back after ripping off my front air dam at Watkins Glen at the Bus Stop.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8uoZoi3GVNU

[Homeslice]

Hey 'slice, what should I do with my race car for next season?

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x3/ignatius_reilly/179940_10151051325888653_612965326_n_zps08e33221.j pg

I usually run these headlight covers, but I had them off for a night enduro at the last race

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x3/ignatius_reilly/657b047b.jpg

Remove the headlights, for a more optimal Moment of Inertia.

Remove the red banner, and replace it with an all-white theme for improved branding presence. Add a big white 'Cuda AAR style stripe along the sides, with your race number carved out of it.

[Sean]

I need my headlights, they help me see things at night. I'll take your other advice under consideration. ;)

[Adeptus_Minor]

Some nice rides in here. :)
Also, how cool is it that Slice is playing along so well? :lol:

[Dave]

This could be amusing

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b369/Khajjathefang/2012-09-25_21-14-11_36.jpg

[Smittie61984]

Can you help me on my Dodge Aries?
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8297/8025294815_cbf37b6b56_z.jpg

Yes, that is functioning ram air.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8302/8025294599_bc2ede7049_z.jpg

Custom 1 of a kind grill
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8035/8025294506_c8016f9eb5_z.jpg

Custom racing seats for weight reduction
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8314/8025294470_c6f2ceb5e4_o.jpg

Neon you ask? Is that even a question?
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8032/8025294442_40aac0a423_o.jpg

I know what you're thinking. With the custom ram air, custom exhaust, custom grill, custom neon, 1/2custom rims, and custom interior weight reduction, how do you keep it on the ground? Well we're working on that.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8171/8025294396_c757f332b4_o.jpg


Woah! almost forgot to show the best side. Unfortunately I couldn't find our custom blue tape lettering of "Hemi" to warn the others what htey are up against. And I do agree black rims are gay
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8169/8025294540_40dcb19321_o.jpg

[Dave]

Can you help me on my Dodge Aries?
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8297/8025294815_cbf37b6b56_z.jpg

Yes, that is functioning ram air.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8302/8025294599_bc2ede7049_z.jpg

Custom 1 of a kind grill
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8035/8025294506_c8016f9eb5_z.jpg

Custom racing seats for weight reduction
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8314/8025294470_c6f2ceb5e4_o.jpg

Neon you ask? Is that even a question?
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8032/8025294442_40aac0a423_o.jpg

I know what you're thinking. With the custom ram air, custom exhaust, custom grill, custom neon, 1/2custom rims, and custom interior weight reduction, how do you keep it on the ground? Well we're working on that.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8171/8025294396_c757f332b4_o.jpg


Woah! almost forgot to show the best side. Unfortunately I couldn't find our custom blue tape lettering of "Hemi" to warn the others what htey are up against. And I do agree black rims are gay
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8169/8025294540_40dcb19321_o.jpg


Actually early reliant/aries with the 2.6 mitsu four came with HEMI badges from the factory :P

[Homeslice]

This could be amusing

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b369/Khajjathefang/2012-09-25_21-14-11_36.jpg

WTF, looks like it's been raised? :?:
Lower that ish NOW.
Also, some moderate tint is on order, along with some Turtle Wax Black Chrome applied to the window surrounds.
Would also suggest an old-skool DTM-style dual-tip muffler.
Wheels are decent since they're gunmetal, not black. They SSR's?

[Homeslice]

Can you help me on my Dodge Aries?


Whose Geoshitties site did you steal those pics from?

Unless that really is yours, in which case you need some Daytons on that bitch STAT. Toss in a couple Little Tree air fresheners too, looks like it could use it.

[Smittie61984]

Whose Geoshitties site did you steal those pics from?

Unless that really is yours, in which case you need some Daytons on that bitch STAT. Toss in a couple Little Tree air fresheners too, looks like it could use it.

It was actually a friend's car. When I was 18 my buddy got a car from his grandma. My other friend's dad owned a machine shop that I also worked at. We were bored, young, and had access to what ever equipment you wanted. The car caught fire after we blew a hole in the transmission. We tried to fix it with JB weld. We used gutter piping for the ram air and it actually made a difference. The car was actually able to chirp a tire when you floored it. We should have died in that thing multiple times.

We made a CarDomain site back when that was coo... we made a cardomain site
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/623189/1988-dodge-aries

[fatbuckRTO]

We made a CarDomain site back when that was coo... we made a cardomain site:lol:

[Dave]

WTF, looks like it's been raised? :?:
Lower that ish NOW.
Also, some moderate tint is on order, along with some Turtle Wax Black Chrome applied to the window surrounds.
Would also suggest an old-skool DTM-style dual-tip muffler.
Wheels are decent since they're gunmetal, not black. They SSR's?

Stock suspension, inch taller wheels will likely go an inch lower when the koni/eibachs transfer over. Tint is for faggots. Wax suggests I'd spend time cleaning it instead of making it fast. Lol no nothing its going to outflow that Dynomax and yes, they are SSR's

[pauldun170]

Stock suspension, inch taller wheels will likely go an inch lower when the koni/eibachs transfer over. Tint is for faggots. Wax suggests I'd spend time cleaning it instead of making it fast. Lol no nothing its going to outflow that Dynomax and yes, they are SSR's

:lol:
:rockwoot:

[fasternyou929]

Full course-Oak Tree. Our typical track days we go to Watkins Glen, Summit Point and VIR. I'm hoping to hit Road Atlanta and MAYBE Sebring next year.

The first picture looked a lot like T4 (top of the hill) at Barber, no?

[Sean]

That's how high cars used to sit, before 22" wheels became factory fittings.

[VatorMan]

The first picture looked a lot like T4 (top of the hill) at Barber, no?

Headed toward the heel of the boot at Watkins Glen.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uvKIvTCFH6w

[fasternyou929]

Headed toward the heel of the boot at Watkins Glen.

Nice. I thought Barber had the Monopoly on race circuits that look like they're placed in golf courses.

And the resemblence to T4 at Barber in your shot is really uncanny.

[Dave]

That's how high cars used to sit, before 22" wheels became factory fittings.

Exactly

[Homeslice]

What size tires are they compared to stock? Weren't stock something like 205/55-16?

[Sixxxxer]

well it's stock...So really, There isn't much to say...

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/309867_10150324809267897_590181514_n.jpg

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/391492_10151008137637897_274976620_n.jpg

[Dave]

What size tires are they compared to stock? Weren't stock something like 205/55-16?

Stock was a fifteen, not sure on series

[Homeslice]

well it's stock...So really, There isn't much to say...

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/309867_10150324809267897_590181514_n.jpg

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/391492_10151008137637897_274976620_n.jpg

Beefy looking rims, look great in the 2nd pic with their deep-dish effect.
Never been a fan of Dodge's bulbous hood, though -- It looks like it's higher than the bed, which if true would be the opposite of conventional design wisdom.
Nice race tail on the Kawi. Frame & swingarm need to be black, though.

[Dave]

Beefy looking rims, look great in the 2nd pic with their deep-dish effect.
Never been a fan of Dodge's bulbous hood, though -- It looks like it's higher than the bed, which if true would be the opposite of conventional design wisdom.
Nice race tail on the Kawi. Frame & swingarm need to be black, though.

yeah thats not a kawi :P :?:

[Homeslice]

what is it then?

[Sean]

Is that a green zook? wtf?

[Sixxxxer]

Lol...Yessir it is, 01 GSXR 750.

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/309348_10150976266422897_1111365161_n.jpg

[Sean]

that is...incorrect

[Homeslice]

You just like green or something?

[Sixxxxer]

Well,, First and foremost...The green Suzuki is not mine...The Blue Kawi is. I dont Ball out that much where I bring two bikes to the track. The Green one is my buddys.

Long story short, He bought it from a guy who did track days and raced it in WERA. And the previous owner was, Oddly enough...Sponsored on his Suzuki by a Kawi dealership. But my friend got that thing for a fucking steal...the guy was moving overseas and was just unloading it for hella cheap. The tank has a dent from a highside from the previous owners and the plastics need work, but mechanically it's sound and it has more in suspension than the bike's probably worth.

Ok, well So much for the long story...

He plans on painting it one day...He has a new undented tank we've just been more focused on riding it than worrying about what color it is!

And yes Slice, Actually Bright Kawi Green is my Favorite Color.

[Dave]

Well,, First and foremost...The green Suzuki is not mine...The Blue Kawi is. I dont Ball out that much where I bring two bikes to the track. The Green one is my buddys.

Long story short, He bought it from a guy who did track days and raced it in WERA. And the previous owner was, Oddly enough...Sponsored on his Suzuki by a Kawi dealership. But my friend got that thing for a fucking steal...the guy was moving overseas and was just unloading it for hella cheap. The tank has a dent from a highside from the previous owners and the plastics need work, but mechanically it's sound and it has more in suspension than the bike's probably worth.

Ok, well So much for the long story...

He plans on painting it one day...He has a new undented tank we've just been more focused on riding it than worrying about what color it is!

And yes Slice, Actually Bright Kawi Green is my Favorite Color.

Tell Tom I miss his ass, starting to think he doesnt like me or something :lol

[Gas Man]

There should be more critiquing and less showing off my ride racing, drifting, or mudding.

[Homeslice]

Hmm, well I guess I've never posted mine. Here it is, in all of its stocker glory. Feel free to bash, it's nice but not totally in love with it. Could use new shocks and a sportier steering wheel.

[udman]

Hmm, well I guess I've never posted mine. Here it is, in all of its stocker glory. Feel free to bash, it's nice but not totally in love with it. Could use new shocks and a sportier steering wheel.
I kinda imagined your BMW to look like this...
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w46/SYNDYCATE5/guccii.jpg

[Homeslice]

Actually that would look halfway decent if he had maintained the Gucci theme all over the car, instead of making that weird-ass transition line above the door handles.

[LeeNetworX]

Hmm, well I guess I've never posted mine. Here it is, in all of its stocker glory. Feel free to bash, it's nice but not totally in love with it. Could use new shocks and a sportier steering wheel.

I like it except for the wheels - too flat for my taste, they need more dimension.

[Homeslice]

I like it except for the wheels - too flat for my taste, they need more dimension.

There's a little bit of dish in them, but yeah not much

[CasterTroy]

hmmm, should i murder it out?

http://i49.tinypic.com/akwp55.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5011/5403683413_e51154b952_o.jpg

[Sean]

oh my god I hate "stance" shit so much it hurts

Homeslice I always liked those cars. More fun than the 335 I'd bet

[Smittie61984]

Actually that would look halfway decent if he had maintained the Gucci theme all over the car, instead of making that weird-ass transition line above the door handles.

It'd look awesome if you are rolling up to a club, getting out, and then people are screaming for your autograph. Such as how a guy wearing make up, tight leather pants, no shirt, and platform shoes looks good if holding a guitar with explosions in the background. And it's the 80s.

That BMW top color with the rims I think would look good. I love german cars other than they have American dependability with Japanese parts prices.

[pauldun170]

I kinda imagined your BMW to look like this...
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w46/SYNDYCATE5/guccii.jpg

Actually that would look halfway decent if he had maintained the Gucci theme all over the car, instead of making that weird-ass transition line above the door handles.

:lol

[Homeslice]

I love german cars other than they have American dependability with Japanese parts prices.

Japanese parts prices? More like European parts prices (i.e. twice as much).

[Homeslice]

oh my god I hate "stance" shit so much it hurts

Homeslice I always liked those cars. More fun than the 335 I'd bet

Slower, but no turbos or faulty fuel pumps to worry about

[Smittie61984]

Japanese parts prices? More like European parts prices (i.e. twice as much).

True, aren't the car manufactures IN Europe Union?