Let me first state that I have owned several cars over the last 3 years (02 WRX, 06 STI, 08 Sky Redline - all owned, not just driven) and I like my 08 Si the best when it comes to driving fun. However, I was/am very turned off when I see the styling that people choose for Civics. Understand, this is just my venting -I am not asking you to change your car or jump in a lake. BUT.....
Seriously, why do people do the red emblems? I understand it is the overseas version, but you seriously pay $30-90 for the color red? If ours were red, you'd want to do the clear/black/chrome version in a heartbeat. The red looks out of place and pretty lame (I compare it to the pink STI stuff).
Clearing out everything on your car - some is good, most looks cheap. I understand the rear lights on the coupe (I took those lame amber bulbs out), but clearing the front makes it look like you bought cheap light off of ebay. Why would you want to try to make your car look more plastic?
Blacking out everything - honestly, that was a style craze in the early 90s. People paid hundreds for black out covers. The 90s are over. Yes, taillights can be tinted, but lets not take every piece of chrome or plastic and turn it black. Once again - looks like you are trying to make it cheap.
Ripping out your stereo and putting a bunch of crap with wiring everywhere. Stereos can be cool, but they look like ass on these cars. You rip out the dash to put in a stereo that barely fits. It goes from clean to ghetto in about 2 seconds.
Removing all badges- weak. People know what you have. Taking off the CIVIC logo might be OK, but taking it all off looks like you had a wreck and repainted it. Take the badges off if you own a Tercell.
*And thank god the "massive stickers" craze is over!
That's just my rant. Flame if you like. I know I will get the "each person has their own opinion.." replies, and that is fine. I just wanted to get it off my chest. Keep in mind - I own a Civic, so this isn't a flame on the model. I am just verballizing what made me avoid Civics for all these years. Stupid me for waiting. . .
