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b19bstgtr33 · 24th December 2007, 10:01 PM

i know what you mean mattj, i get that about mine as i have carbon bonnett on silver with gold blitz rims. people say looks horrible. but as most people say if you like it bugger everyone else.

neons are a no no
lambo doors a defo no no.

the skyline is a beautiful shape weather its a 32,33,34. so to be fair you dont want too ruin the main lines and flow of the car which is why some kits i dont like. for instance(going too get grilled for this) on a 33 i dont think the duluck front bumper suits the car. the 33 is a curvy car with flowing lines. then you get a pointy and jaggedfront bumper on it. doesnt look right too me.

all in all personal taste

leon · 1st January 2008, 02:36 PM

in a way I agree with you b19 the do luck R33 front bumper dont suit the R33 but to be honest there isnt much ront bumper out there that is available for the R33 either. the only front bumper choice you will most likely to get is the Nismo, top Secret, Jun or the do luck. sure there will be more out there but in the UK those are the biggest or more or less the only options.
thats why I stick with my oem front bumper with carbon lip, nismo air duct and a set of leg chopping AS carnards. and it does set the car off very nicely.

ali-gtr · 5th January 2008, 11:21 AM

I can tolerate most things that are done badly/untastefully to a Slyline but a bad copy or ill-fitted kit just just kills me- BIG TIME!

Theres just no nothing worse than that IMO.

323ian · 30th January 2008, 07:58 PM

I think that Skyline GTR's should follow a motorsport look really as that is what they were originally designed for. The worst look on a skyline is the stupid shopping lists on the side!

anthonymcgrath · 10th March 2008, 02:17 PM

theres an R34 gtr I saw on ebay once with some horrid graphic and really bad slogan up the side of it like "2fast and 2 furious" or something - that destroyed it.
I think the cars look great standard but I like seeing how ppl alter them. That said I've seen some bits that have put me off, different front bumpers and some wheels that simply dont look good but then it comes down to personal taste all the time I think.

I think deep dish rims pretty much set off ANY skyline.

GT-R Glenn · 11th March 2008, 02:09 AM

Quote:

What makes a Skyline ugly?

Having R33 somewhere on its nameplate

NBM33 · 11th March 2008, 12:37 PM

I hate Skylines with huge ironing-boards as spoilers.

gtrlux · 12th March 2008, 06:21 AM

euro style in best form . . .

Dannyh · 15th March 2008, 03:36 PM

I love the shape and lines of the 33, and if/when i do add bits it'll be subtle bits to the body, but only after i've done a lot of research, and sorted my engine first.

My MR2 had a full veilside kit, ice-led neons and did have a huge dragon and jap writing on it at some point, but it was an original kit, excellent fit and everything blended together well.

With the R33 GTR, they have got the perfect shape imho, so i think subtle body changes are okay, but NO badly fitting kits, some graphics are okay, depending on what they are, and definately NO shopping lists down the sides.
Obviously this is my opinion and after having done some of the above with the 2, they won't be done with my GTR.

Each to their own though, as it would be a bloody boring world if we all had the same spec, colour, tastes, etc.

matt j · 15th March 2008, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NBM33

I hate Skylines with huge ironing-boards as spoilers.

I guess mine is large enough to be in that class...
I wouldn't have it any other way though

streetlethal · 19th March 2008, 12:31 PM

i think your spoiler matt looks fantastic im a spoiler man myself i think most gtr's be they r32 r33 r34 look fantastic in standard form but can all do with an alloy upgrade at least. basically it would be a dull world with everyone with the same full kits miking and matching if fine once done right ive seen skyline pictures through this post with un believe bad taste thanks for the pics guys looks there will always be good and bad taste out there lets just hope it swings with good taste

freakazoid3 · 22nd March 2008, 03:31 PM

Just think about it; how boring would this world be when everyone had the same taste for cars etc?How the hell would we be able to laugh at rediculous cars, or be stunned by a truly gorgeous one...

MeltDown · 29th March 2008, 03:02 PM

Please ignore that whole thing with the R35. A friend of mine edited this after seing the original picture in the "members gallery" somewhere. Needless to say his disliking of the R35 is beyond shocking.
However the rest of the pic got some value in this matter. Personally, I think the z-tune look is without a doubt the best look a Skyline can ever have, but I also like a "close to" stock look as well.

I.e, imo a skyline should have:
- a clean paintjob
- no stickers, vinyls etc
- clean jap style wheels, max 19" (like rays etc)
- a subtle, but slightly aggressive and clean body apperance (such as the z-tune look)
- one hell of an engine, but no "bling"ed out engine compartment
- close to stock interior, preferably with leather seats
- a nice sound system (if it's a road going car), but NOT a flashy "bling" one

Best sentance to sum it all up would be somewhat like: Subtle and clean, but at the same time aggressive, with a strong quality feel.

...or in other words, never EVER like these(!);

...but allways like this:

BigWillieStyles · 21st April 2008, 03:41 PM

Diversity in the modification world is a good thing, people forget that!

beaumackenzie · 3rd June 2008, 07:12 AM

Anything that would invoke a passer by to call out "shopping trolley, great wok!, fried rice, ....

in my case a rather over wieght young lady called out to me and the boys at the lights." You've got an ugly car", Jono who happened to be residing in the front passenger seat at the time wound down the window and yelled back, "You've got fat legs" to which the hundred or so people standing at said intersection on saturday night all turned and looked at her....who's the ugly one.

View Poll Results: What looks UGLY on a Skyline
Custom paint job	73	13.52%
Graphics / shopping lists	225	41.67%
Mix and Match body kit	135	25.00%
Copied or poorly fitting kit	306	56.67%
Carbon bonnets/accessories unpainted	56	10.37%
Huge rear spoiler	215	39.81%
Rear spoiler removed	115	21.30%
Wrong ride height	124	22.96%
OTT / Bling wheels	252	46.67%
Anything other than Nissan standard!	25	4.63%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 540. You may not vote on this poll

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24th December 2007, 10:01 PM	#76 (permalink)
b19bstgtr33 GTR Register Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 125	i know what you mean mattj, i get that about mine as i have carbon bonnett on silver with gold blitz rims. people say looks horrible. but as most people say if you like it bugger everyone else. neons are a no no lambo doors a defo no no. the skyline is a beautiful shape weather its a 32,33,34. so to be fair you dont want too ruin the main lines and flow of the car which is why some kits i dont like. for instance(going too get grilled for this) on a 33 i dont think the duluck front bumper suits the car. the 33 is a curvy car with flowing lines. then you get a pointy and jaggedfront bumper on it. doesnt look right too me. all in all personal taste

1st January 2008, 02:36 PM	#77 (permalink)
leon GTR Register Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 597	in a way I agree with you b19 the do luck R33 front bumper dont suit the R33 but to be honest there isnt much ront bumper out there that is available for the R33 either. the only front bumper choice you will most likely to get is the Nismo, top Secret, Jun or the do luck. sure there will be more out there but in the UK those are the biggest or more or less the only options. thats why I stick with my oem front bumper with carbon lip, nismo air duct and a set of leg chopping AS carnards. and it does set the car off very nicely.

5th January 2008, 11:21 AM	#78 (permalink)
ali-gtr GTR Register Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 21	I can tolerate most things that are done badly/untastefully to a Slyline but a bad copy or ill-fitted kit just just kills me- BIG TIME! Theres just no nothing worse than that IMO.

30th January 2008, 07:58 PM	#79 (permalink)
323ian GTR Register Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 1,047	I think that Skyline GTR's should follow a motorsport look really as that is what they were originally designed for. The worst look on a skyline is the stupid shopping lists on the side!

10th March 2008, 02:17 PM	#80 (permalink)
anthonymcgrath GTR Register Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Merseyside Posts: 1,213	theres an R34 gtr I saw on ebay once with some horrid graphic and really bad slogan up the side of it like "2fast and 2 furious" or something - that destroyed it. I think the cars look great standard but I like seeing how ppl alter them. That said I've seen some bits that have put me off, different front bumpers and some wheels that simply dont look good but then it comes down to personal taste all the time I think. I think deep dish rims pretty much set off ANY skyline.

11th March 2008, 12:37 PM	#82 (permalink)
NBM33 GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: AKA..Chipper on SOC....Hereford Posts: 470	I hate Skylines with huge ironing-boards as spoilers.

12th March 2008, 06:21 AM	#83 (permalink)
gtrlux Registered user Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: with mom or in the garden Posts: 5,068	euro style in best form . . .

15th March 2008, 03:36 PM	#84 (permalink)
Dannyh GTROC Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Searching for my marbles Posts: 98	I love the shape and lines of the 33, and if/when i do add bits it'll be subtle bits to the body, but only after i've done a lot of research, and sorted my engine first. My MR2 had a full veilside kit, ice-led neons and did have a huge dragon and jap writing on it at some point, but it was an original kit, excellent fit and everything blended together well. With the R33 GTR, they have got the perfect shape imho, so i think subtle body changes are okay, but NO badly fitting kits, some graphics are okay, depending on what they are, and definately NO shopping lists down the sides. Obviously this is my opinion and after having done some of the above with the 2, they won't be done with my GTR. Each to their own though, as it would be a bloody boring world if we all had the same spec, colour, tastes, etc.

19th March 2008, 12:31 PM	#86 (permalink)
streetlethal GTR Register Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 30	i think your spoiler matt looks fantastic im a spoiler man myself i think most gtr's be they r32 r33 r34 look fantastic in standard form but can all do with an alloy upgrade at least. basically it would be a dull world with everyone with the same full kits miking and matching if fine once done right ive seen skyline pictures through this post with un believe bad taste thanks for the pics guys looks there will always be good and bad taste out there lets just hope it swings with good taste

22nd March 2008, 03:31 PM	#87 (permalink)
freakazoid3 GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sunny Belgium...right :) Posts: 755	Just think about it; how boring would this world be when everyone had the same taste for cars etc?How the hell would we be able to laugh at rediculous cars, or be stunned by a truly gorgeous one...

29th March 2008, 03:02 PM	#88 (permalink)
MeltDown GTR Register Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 56	Please ignore that whole thing with the R35. A friend of mine edited this after seing the original picture in the "members gallery" somewhere. Needless to say his disliking of the R35 is beyond shocking. However the rest of the pic got some value in this matter. Personally, I think the z-tune look is without a doubt the best look a Skyline can ever have, but I also like a "close to" stock look as well. I.e, imo a skyline should have: - a clean paintjob - no stickers, vinyls etc - clean jap style wheels, max 19" (like rays etc) - a subtle, but slightly aggressive and clean body apperance (such as the z-tune look) - one hell of an engine, but no "bling"ed out engine compartment - close to stock interior, preferably with leather seats - a nice sound system (if it's a road going car), but NOT a flashy "bling" one Best sentance to sum it all up would be somewhat like: Subtle and clean, but at the same time aggressive, with a strong quality feel. ...or in other words, never EVER like these(!); ...but allways like this:

21st April 2008, 03:41 PM	#89 (permalink)
BigWillieStyles GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Okayama, Japan Posts: 18	Diversity in the modification world is a good thing, people forget that!

3rd June 2008, 07:12 AM	#90 (permalink)
beaumackenzie GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: P.N NZ Posts: 279	Anything that would invoke a passer by to call out "shopping trolley, great wok!, fried rice, .... in my case a rather over wieght young lady called out to me and the boys at the lights." You've got an ugly car", Jono who happened to be residing in the front passenger seat at the time wound down the window and yelled back, "You've got fat legs" to which the hundred or so people standing at said intersection on saturday night all turned and looked at her....who's the ugly one.