FlashCadillac Posted July 17, 2007 Report Posted July 17, 2007 why does everone seem to have a problem with putting aftermarket spoilers on things yet most mk2 escorts and mk3 capris have got the ford ones on why is it so different putting an aftermarket one on i know where you are coming from when we're talking about giant plastic ones fastend to the back of a corsa http://www.oldskoolford.co.uk/phpBB2/vi ... 04&start=0 people seem to think "duck tail" spoilers are ok on mk1s but sugest anything else are it just looks sh*t.... why the fu*k would i want my car to look like a DUCK! i know its my car and i can do what i want with it.... i just wanted to know why people have such an issue with it.
surfingturnip Posted July 17, 2007 Report Posted July 17, 2007 I recon it looks ok in that photoshop pic as it looks sort of period. as long as you dont go down the 3ft high fake carbon fibre route you should be ok
Pye Man Posted July 17, 2007 Report Posted July 17, 2007 Bet you wish it was like a duck, water would just run off it and never rust it Nah, I think an aftermarket spoiler that is non-ford can look good. As you say I dont think an aeroplane wing from Halies would look good. Personally I think a lip spoiler looks good on 70s fords as its subtle. Its all down to taste mate. If you like what you like then why alter your image to suit others
FlashCadillac Posted July 17, 2007 Author Report Posted July 17, 2007 because i want a bit of respect from people for building something that looks good i dont want to be the kid with the max power capri you older guys are the ones i want to say it looks good but i also want it to be different... but a lot of you seem to be fixed in mind that if it doesnt look like a ford varient of the model then it look sh*t
over_head_cam Posted July 17, 2007 Report Posted July 17, 2007 You can't make people think what you want them to flash. If you want to fit a spoiler, fit a spoiler. if you want to follow what everybody else says then do that.
Pye Man Posted July 17, 2007 Report Posted July 17, 2007 What can I say Flash... I know this might sound daft but. Have you seen Overhaulin? The cars look the nuts on there and are respected by a vast age range. Why not take a litttle bit of inspiration from there but with your own little twist? Worth a bash
RETRO_AL Posted July 17, 2007 Report Posted July 17, 2007 basicly there is not many old fords than can wear new style spoilers,wheels or paintjobs they just dont go stick will things that have been tryed and tested (ish) and you cant go far wrong but as you said its your car aslong as your happy dont build a car for other people,build it for yourself i know people dont like my paint job and know loads of people who dont like turbos in escorts, i dont care its my car and i love it
FlashCadillac Posted July 17, 2007 Author Report Posted July 17, 2007 basicly there is not many old fords than can wear new style spoilers,wheels or paintjobs they just dont gostick will things that have been tryed and tested (ish) and you cant go far wrong but as you said its your car aslong as your happy dont build a car for other people,build it for yourself i know people dont like my paint job and know loads of people who dont like turbos in escorts, i dont care its my car and i love it yeah i know what your saying but doing things that are tried and tested goes agains everything i want.... if i was to do that i would have bought a saxo i want something differnt without the comments that iv just driven it through a halfords..... or maybee im on the wrong site for that...
escort21 Posted July 17, 2007 Report Posted July 17, 2007 Well this is a novel idea......if you build something that DOESN'T look like you've driven it through halfrauds then you won't get the piss taken out of you...
FlashCadillac Posted July 17, 2007 Author Report Posted July 17, 2007 i thought i had found one that didnt its not a big plastic monstrosaty and as far as i am aware... halfords dont sell spoilers.... at least my local one doesnt
FlashCadillac Posted July 17, 2007 Author Report Posted July 17, 2007 someone seems to think it does i cant win
Admin Mk2Jo Posted July 17, 2007 Admin Report Posted July 17, 2007 Right then young man One person out of 6000 is not really a major problem here. Personally, I like the style of the spoiler that you have chosen in your post in the Capri room ..... I think it is quite tasteful (not sure that's quite the right word but you get the idea). Like I said to you I like the wheels and the side stripes. The bonnet stripes are not for me but that doesn't make them wrong and I am not going to take the pi$$ out of you for putting them on if you decide to do so. The views of the many should outweigh the views of the few - ignore them. And for those that feel compelled to give a "strong" opinion on someone elses masterpiece, please think before posting as your comments can offend
escort21 Posted July 17, 2007 Report Posted July 17, 2007 Just had a butchers at the spoiler...looks ok Flash, agree with you on the bracket though , the torque thrusts should look the nuts
ZetecVan 2.0 Posted July 17, 2007 Report Posted July 17, 2007 They're called 'Spoilers' for a reason, Mark... TBH, the photoshop of your capri doesn't look that bad. I'm just not a fan of spoilers because they're usually bolted to the roof of a car that needs a big spoiler about as much as I need an anal probe.
Admin Mk2Jo Posted July 17, 2007 Admin Report Posted July 17, 2007 Cheers Jo... saved me writing that Flippin' 'eck Gary .... me and you agreeing on something ... that's gotta be a first
johnny_h Posted July 17, 2007 Report Posted July 17, 2007 Opinions were asked, opinions were given. Wouldn't it be a boring world if everyone liked the same thing OR pretended to?
over_head_cam Posted July 17, 2007 Report Posted July 17, 2007 Indeed Johnny Unfortunately I dont have an opinion. My mind is too feeble and small
lee_capri Posted July 17, 2007 Report Posted July 17, 2007 i think it is each to the own i think it looks a.o.k flash,
Admin Vista Posted July 17, 2007 Admin Report Posted July 17, 2007 I need an anal probe. I don't think they sell them in Halfords mate,
Wessie Posted July 17, 2007 Report Posted July 17, 2007 I need an anal probe. I don't think they sell them in Halfords mate, i wouldnt be so sure . . . . . http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... ryrn_70563 its got LED's and everything !
Admin Vista Posted July 17, 2007 Admin Report Posted July 17, 2007 I think a number of things 1. It's your car do as you please, as long as you like how it turns out then sod the critics. 2. With a wisely made choice, the right design of spoiler would look really good 3. (This is where I get all patronising so apologies) think twice about asking peoples opinions if you think you're going to be angered by the answers. It's not fair to ask someone what they think, and then berate them if they don't agree with you.
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