What can I do to make my car look better?

thabridawg · Feb 23, 2003, 02:28 AM

What can I do to make my car look better (besides actually getting a new car)

http://bri.netfirms.com/my_integra/angle.jpg

http://bri.netfirms.com/my_integra/back.jpg

http://bri.netfirms.com/my_integra/side.jpg

http://bri.netfirms.com/my_integra/night.jpg

http://bri.netfirms.com/my_integra/bay.jpg

http://bri.netfirms.com/my_integra/interior.jpg

Hopefully this post won't get deleted, I think it's in the right forum thing? I don't post on any other sites besides macrumors..

G4scott · Feb 23, 2003, 03:20 AM

I'll give you a list of things you should not do to your car (IMHO)

Don't:
- Put neon lights anywhere on the car
- Put a huge aluminum wing on the back of your car.
- Put 'ghetto' rims on the car (bright, shiny chrome)
- Plaster it with "SUPER AUTO" or "BAD BOYZ" or any stickers like that.
- Put on a huge, chrome tip for your tailpipe.

These are just my opinions, but the above make a car seem tacky and tasteless in my opinion, and the opinions of everyone I know...

If you put a spoiler on the back, make it a small spoiler that fits nicely with your car. I see cars like yours with the super 3- wing spoilers, and they hardly go over 55. You have to be going well over 70 to actually feel the effect of a spoiler...

If you get rims, make sure that they blend nicely with the car. Cars with outrageous rims just bug me...

If you put stickers on it, try to limit it to stickers of products you use, like flowmaster, K&N, etc., and of course, Apple...

Another note- don't play with suspension. Don't drop it and get smaller tires... that's just wrong... There's not much I would do to your car to make it look better. It already looks fine to me, but then again, I prefer simplicity when it comes to looks. Maybe that's why I like Macs...

thabridawg · Feb 23, 2003, 03:34 AM

* I dropped it 1.5 inches (just to eliminate the fender gap barely)
* I have chrome rims (they're stock)\
* I'm for sure not putting any stickers or graphics on it whatsoever

I am thinking of a subtle spoiler though..

rainman::|:| · Feb 23, 2003, 03:42 AM

for gods sake don't put those little light-up winshield washer clips on... those things are everywhere anymore, annoys the hell out of me.

a subtle spoiler wouldn't be bad...

one missed thing you can do to make it look newer is to use armor-all protectant on all the plastic... fends off UV damage and makes it nice and fresh...

i've always been more concerned with the interior of my car than the exterior... 'course that might be because i drive a lumina...

pnw

Ifeelbloated · 09:17 AM

Nice Acura dude. I'd say the easiest thing to do would be just to get nice new rims. Get some performance rims; maybe 16" or 17". Don't get chrome, they look just plain cheezy. In my opinion polished aluminum is it.
You may also consider getting a front-end car bra to protect the paint from chips.
If it was my car I'd try to make the enhancements subtle and tasteful. Then again some people might totally pimp it out. When I see cars like that, I just think what a dork.
Lastly, I think those Xenon headlamps are pretty cool. On a car like yours, they'd be a nice touch. Think about it, coming down the street with those lights. Unmistakable. I'd say it'd even enhance the paint job at night given the right lighting because the car is white.

Roger1 · Feb 23, 2003, 07:59 AM

I would suggest a small custom swoosh, or stripe of some type down the side. Just enough to accent the white.

Dont Hurt Me · Feb 23, 2003, 08:36 AM

Some type of stripe. Also those wheels to me are a little bland. More aggresive wheel and more rubber. Nice car! Stripes can make a big difference if done right.

Sun Baked · Feb 23, 2003, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dont Hurt Me
Some type of stripe. Also those wheels to me are a little bland. More aggresive wheel and more rubber. Nice car! Stripes can make a big difference if done right.

Actually strippers can make all the difference in how a car looks, thought they do tend to be high maintenance and expensive accessories.

job · Feb 23, 2003, 09:18 AM

I'm not sure how comfortable the current seats are, but if you want to make your interior look better, you could always go for some custom seats.

Corbeau has some really good ones.

http://www.corbeau.com

I've put a pair of these in my Beetle.

MacFan25 · Feb 23, 2003, 09:19 AM

You should put a spoiler on there. But, it should go with the car, and not be too big.

e-coli · Feb 23, 2003, 09:56 AM

Fill the car with hotties.

eyelikeart · Feb 23, 2003, 10:42 AM

honestly...I really don't get it...the whole thing where it seems every owner of Honda or Acura needs to drop thousands of dollars into making their car look just like everyone else's...

not to say that's what your goal is...but it seems u are feeling a bit of influence by this...?

I'm gonna go with the above reply...

fill it up with beautiful babies...

guitargeek · Feb 23, 2003, 11:21 AM

Quote:

for gods sake don't put those little light-up winshield washer clips on... those things are everywhere anymore, annoys the hell out of me.

Those are illegal in my state. Actually, I thought they were illegal for street use in EVERY state, but I could be wrong.

What would I do? Just trick out the motor as much as possible, and rape anyone who comes near you. Get yourself some MSD ignition (new wires, distributor, etc), maybe a new cam, cold air induction, etc. If you really have some dough to throw at this car, supercharge it and get a new exhaust system, too. But if you just throw a cherry-bomb on it, I'll kill you.

I *hate* those glass packers.

iGav · Feb 23, 2003, 11:53 AM

Weld the doors shut....

Paint it bright orange....

Apply 01 decals on the doors....

And stick a giant confederate flag thingy on the roof....

Sorted!

chibianh · Feb 23, 2003, 11:56 AM

get a nice body kit.. nothing to wild but something that'll streamline with the car. Something like a black widow kit would look nice.

markjones05 · Feb 23, 2003, 11:57 AM

Just put tints on it. Bigger rims maybe. If it were my car I would spend money on a system before I went all crazy trying to show it off.

daniel77 · Feb 23, 2003, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by thabridawg
What can I do to make my car look better (besides actually getting a new car)
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Hopefully this post won't get deleted, I think it's in the right forum thing? I don't post on any other sites besides macrumors..

an acura integra looks pbeautiful all by itself, no modding needed. leave the baby alone :P:P dont mess with success

jelloshotsrule · Feb 23, 2003, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by eyelikeart

fill it up with beautiful babies...

so how old? like... 2? 3? you sick bastard!

igav-... haha. sorted? go back to the uk! oh wait...

sinclairZX81 · Feb 23, 2003, 12:20 PM

paint it black.

scem0 · Feb 23, 2003, 12:22 PM

get a new one.

eyelikeart · Feb 23, 2003, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jelloshotsrule
so how old? like... 2? 3? you sick bastard!

he he...wouldn't u like to know...

Roger1 · Feb 23, 2003, 01:40 PM

How about one of those Darwin plaques I see everywhere??

Oh, I also have a car seat for the babes. My kids are too old for it

iGav · Feb 23, 2003, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jelloshotsrule

igav-... haha. sorted? go back to the uk! oh wait...

Ok DUDE!!........ *titters*

iGav · Feb 23, 2003, 02:27 PM

Also if you rip out your front and rear windscreen to match the welded and window less doors, you'll go faster....

*groans*

Sorry not much help I know....

actually I think it's quite a smart looking car (although I'm no Max Power reader!!) personally I'd be inclined to increase the wheel size and go with ultra low profile rubber..... and then spend the dollars on your interior, but keep it subtle...... less is more and all that Jazz!!

Wicked!!

iGav · Feb 23, 2003, 02:30 PM

Maybe rip out your interior entirely....... and stick in a phat roll-cage......

And sort out the engine..... nothing like doing' a incog-smokin' of a Ferrari at the lights....

Feb 23, 2003, 02:28 AM	#1
thabridawg macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2002	What can I do to make my car look better? What can I do to make my car look better (besides actually getting a new car) http://bri.netfirms.com/my_integra/angle.jpg http://bri.netfirms.com/my_integra/back.jpg http://bri.netfirms.com/my_integra/side.jpg http://bri.netfirms.com/my_integra/night.jpg http://bri.netfirms.com/my_integra/bay.jpg http://bri.netfirms.com/my_integra/interior.jpg Hopefully this post won't get deleted, I think it's in the right forum thing? I don't post on any other sites besides macrumors..
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Feb 23, 2003, 03:20 AM	#2
G4scott macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Austin, TX	I'll give you a list of things you should not do to your car (IMHO) Don't: - Put neon lights anywhere on the car - Put a huge aluminum wing on the back of your car. - Put 'ghetto' rims on the car (bright, shiny chrome) - Plaster it with "SUPER AUTO" or "BAD BOYZ" or any stickers like that. - Put on a huge, chrome tip for your tailpipe. These are just my opinions, but the above make a car seem tacky and tasteless in my opinion, and the opinions of everyone I know... If you put a spoiler on the back, make it a small spoiler that fits nicely with your car. I see cars like yours with the super 3- wing spoilers, and they hardly go over 55. You have to be going well over 70 to actually feel the effect of a spoiler... If you get rims, make sure that they blend nicely with the car. Cars with outrageous rims just bug me... If you put stickers on it, try to limit it to stickers of products you use, like flowmaster, K&N, etc., and of course, Apple... Another note- don't play with suspension. Don't drop it and get smaller tires... that's just wrong... There's not much I would do to your car to make it look better. It already looks fine to me, but then again, I prefer simplicity when it comes to looks. Maybe that's why I like Macs... __________________ Hook 'em Horns!
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Feb 23, 2003, 07:34 AM	#5
Ifeelbloated macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: some God forsaken place	Nice Acura dude. I'd say the easiest thing to do would be just to get nice new rims. Get some performance rims; maybe 16" or 17". Don't get chrome, they look just plain cheezy. In my opinion polished aluminum is it. You may also consider getting a front-end car bra to protect the paint from chips. If it was my car I'd try to make the enhancements subtle and tasteful. Then again some people might totally pimp it out. When I see cars like that, I just think what a dork. Lastly, I think those Xenon headlamps are pretty cool. On a car like yours, they'd be a nice touch. Think about it, coming down the street with those lights. Unmistakable. I'd say it'd even enhance the paint job at night given the right lighting because the car is white. __________________ No thanks, it gives me gas. Last edited by Ifeelbloated; Feb 23, 2003 at 09:17 AM.
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Feb 23, 2003, 08:36 AM	#7
Dont Hurt Me macrumors 601 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Yahooville S.C.	Some type of stripe. Also those wheels to me are a little bland. More aggresive wheel and more rubber. Nice car! Stripes can make a big difference if done right. __________________ Those that give up Liberty to have temporary Security deserve Neither......Benjamin Franklin.
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Feb 23, 2003, 09:18 AM	#9
job macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: in transit	I'm not sure how comfortable the current seats are, but if you want to make your interior look better, you could always go for some custom seats. Corbeau has some really good ones. http://www.corbeau.com I've put a pair of these in my Beetle. Attached Images
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Feb 23, 2003, 03:34 AM	#3
thabridawg Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2002	* I dropped it 1.5 inches (just to eliminate the fender gap barely) * I have chrome rims (they're stock)\ * I'm for sure not putting any stickers or graphics on it whatsoever I am thinking of a subtle spoiler though..
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Feb 23, 2003, 03:42 AM	#4
rainman::\|:\| macrumors 603 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: iowa	for gods sake don't put those little light-up winshield washer clips on... those things are everywhere anymore, annoys the hell out of me. a subtle spoiler wouldn't be bad... one missed thing you can do to make it look newer is to use armor-all protectant on all the plastic... fends off UV damage and makes it nice and fresh... i've always been more concerned with the interior of my car than the exterior... 'course that might be because i drive a lumina... pnw
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Feb 23, 2003, 07:59 AM	#6
Roger1 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Michigan	I would suggest a small custom swoosh, or stripe of some type down the side. Just enough to accent the white.
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Feb 23, 2003, 09:19 AM	#10
MacFan25 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: USA	You should put a spoiler on there. But, it should go with the car, and not be too big. __________________ Folding FAQ - Find out exactly what folding is and how to join MacRumors Team Folding!
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Feb 23, 2003, 09:56 AM	#11
e-coli macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2002	Fill the car with hotties.
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Feb 23, 2003, 10:42 AM	#12
eyelikeart Demi-God (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Metairie, LA	honestly...I really don't get it...the whole thing where it seems every owner of Honda or Acura needs to drop thousands of dollars into making their car look just like everyone else's... not to say that's what your goal is...but it seems u are feeling a bit of influence by this...? I'm gonna go with the above reply... fill it up with beautiful babies...
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Feb 23, 2003, 11:53 AM	#14
iGav macrumors G3 Join Date: Mar 2002	Weld the doors shut.... Paint it bright orange.... Apply 01 decals on the doors.... And stick a giant confederate flag thingy on the roof.... Sorted! __________________ Me.
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Feb 23, 2003, 11:56 AM	#15
chibianh macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Colorado	get a nice body kit.. nothing to wild but something that'll streamline with the car. Something like a black widow kit would look nice. __________________ MBP-R 15" i7 2.6/16GB RAM/512GB SSD
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Feb 23, 2003, 11:57 AM	#16
markjones05 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY	Just put tints on it. Bigger rims maybe. If it were my car I would spend money on a system before I went all crazy trying to show it off.
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Feb 23, 2003, 12:20 PM	#19
sinclairZX81 macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: RAMTOP	paint it black.
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Feb 23, 2003, 12:22 PM	#20
scem0 macrumors 604 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: back in NYC!	get a new one. __________________ StuffThatSiriSays.com - My New Site!
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Feb 23, 2003, 01:40 PM	#22
Roger1 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Michigan	How about one of those Darwin plaques I see everywhere?? Oh, I also have a car seat for the babes. My kids are too old for it
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Feb 23, 2003, 02:27 PM	#24
iGav macrumors G3 Join Date: Mar 2002	Also if you rip out your front and rear windscreen to match the welded and window less doors, you'll go faster.... groans Sorry not much help I know.... actually I think it's quite a smart looking car (although I'm no Max Power reader!!) personally I'd be inclined to increase the wheel size and go with ultra low profile rubber..... and then spend the dollars on your interior, but keep it subtle...... less is more and all that Jazz!! Wicked!! __________________ Me.
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Feb 23, 2003, 02:30 PM	#25
iGav macrumors G3 Join Date: Mar 2002	Maybe rip out your interior entirely....... and stick in a phat roll-cage...... And sort out the engine..... nothing like doing' a incog-smokin' of a Ferrari at the lights.... __________________ Me.
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