Vip To the max ! Pics from HIN

[J Stuff]

Got this from CL

Very vip
"couple pics of his car from the D2-AUTOSPORT display in the VIP section of HIN this weekend"



/sarcasm

http://clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217980&page=1&pp=15
http://www.d2autosport.com/gallery/gsxlex/hinac.jpg
http://www.d2autosport.com/gallery/gsxlex/hinac2.jpg

[Pagong]

Where's the VIP ? ;D

[RobSoVip]

Derrick at D2 does know his stuff though. I have chatted with him a number of times and he gets it. He's not into the super-crazy style, but he appreciates it. He is one of the only wheel vendors that I know of that pushes guys to go beyond the recomended wheel specs and step their game up. He was one of the 'normal' clublexus guys when he first joined with his first gen GS, then he got a second gen GS and went dub style, then it hit him and he started to borrow the subtle styling queues of the VIPcars in japan. It wasn't like Jtanoyo's or anything, but it was decent. Ohh, and that grey GS is one of his customers if I recall.

Derricks old GS
http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/500/13543BIMMERFORUM_SIG.jpg

[Wald GS]

Yep, i remember clowning him (in a friendly way) when he had his 1st gen with bling bling rims.. That was when his name was dgot20s. hehe

[ebruce2]

Yep, i remember clowning him (in a friendly way) when he had his 1st gen with bling bling rims.. That was when his name was dgot20s. hehe

ya, Derrick is a great guy...I have also talked to him on the phone a couple times. Very into what he does, which is cool.

Speaking of which, he and his brother have a couple of nice Celsiors put together over on that site as show cars. Subtle EXE style of course.

[shoez]

Weak fitment on the first GS... :-\
4x4 ride height too. I guess its on its way to VIP, but it needs a lot of work.

[AME_VIP]

RUFF wheels
:-\

[J Stuff]

RUFF wheels
:-\


yea :-\

[stefwilli]

Boy I see J Stuff guy gets around, anyway thanks those of you that support D2-Autosport. The car there is owned by one of our customers who also supports the business. As said in the earlier posts we really don't buy into the whole VIP theme but we respect it. This is a couple of pics of our 2006 promotional show team so you all know what we do.

Our Project LS430
http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/20321hinboston430c.jpg
http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/20321hinboston430.jpg

Our Project LS400:
http://www.d2autosport.com/LS400/lshinva4.jpg
http://www.d2autosport.com/LS400/lshinva8.jpg

[stefwilli]

Our Project 745LI:
http://www.d2autosport.com/gallery/project745li/hinac19.jpg
http://www.d2autosport.com/gallery/project745li/hinac17.jpg

Our Project Bentley GT:
http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/20321hinbostonbentley4.jpg
http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/20321hinbostonbentley7.jpg

[stefwilli]

Our project CL55:
http://www.d2autosport.com/gallery/cl55monoblk3g.jpg
http://www.d2autosport.com/gallery/cl55monoblk3b.png

Our Project BMW 330i:
http://www.d2autosport.com/gallery/330nil/hinac4.jpg
http://www.d2autosport.com/gallery/330nil/hinac7.jpg

[stefwilli]

Our Old Project GS400:
http://www.d2autosport.com/wheels/iforged/D2TRIALFINAL8.JPG
http://www.d2autosport.com/wheels/iforged/D2TRIALFINAL11.JPG
http://www.d2autosport.com/wheels/iforged/D2TRIALWET.JPG

[vipguy]

am i being a dick or does those d2 cars all need a good 1-2" drop

[Pagong]

I think thier definition of VIP is different from ours.
They execute with more of an elegant way and classy mods towards the EXE VIP style.
Unfortunately even the Bentley with its high price tag, the 330ci and the CLS are far from what we know as far as VIP. That LS430 is nice though.


But somebody has said it before the term VIP will get bastardized.

[stefwilli]

Our project cars aren't modded to be VIP, they are moded to our taste. I happen to think that VIP is too extreme for our promotional use. The purpose of my post was just to show how D2 fully mods different vehicles.

[Pagong]

Our project cars aren't modded to be VIP, they are moded to our taste. I happen to think that VIP is too extreme for our promotional use. The purpose of my post was just to show how D2 fully mods different vehicles.


Everybody mods thier cars to how the want/like it...who doesnt? Other than sponsored cars.

Seems like D2 falls into the same category as Unique Motorsports. :coolsmiley:

[gato]

Our project cars aren't modded to be VIP, they are moded to our taste. I happen to think that VIP is too extreme for our promotional use. The purpose of my post was just to show how D2 fully mods different vehicles.


I respect the fact that you guys are catering to a great market. ( luxury sports,Lexus, bmw,mb,porche ect..)
I truly believe you offer good quality products. Looks like you got a good niche on that part of the high end market.

but why not go extreme on your promotional objective , like offer something more to those you cater, with true VIP platforms?

after all, the relativley new "VIP" scene that's already arrived in the U.S, will have a great inpact in our modified circuit. ::)

[GSoup]

Well this whole thing got started because of the way HIN classifies "VIP". Their definition of it is more high end luxury cars oppose to true VIP from japan....

kind of ummm like VIPAUTOFASHION's idea of it. Thats where I believe HIN's head is at.

[AME_VIP]

I like the white 745 ! sick The other cars are nice, but pretty cookie cutter mods. The high offset Equips on the LS430 really make me cringe ha

I agree with what Gato has said. Sadly, the conservative style will continue to dominate the high end luxury market.

I can't blame D2 though. This is what the market wants so that's is what they will give them. Trying to change your target market's taste to suit your own is not a profitable way to do business. One must cater to market demand.

[TransformCelsior]

the CL55 is dope

the brabus III, the most ULTIMATE wheel ever made !!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[jermdogg]

I agree with what Gato has said.* Sadly, the conservative style will continue to dominate the high end luxury market.*
*


Well, Duh. Most don't want to deal with "fender rolling" or replacing $200 a piece camber-worn tires every two years. VIP is an awesome look, but hardly practical.

But, in the end, isn't that what you want? If the "high end luxury market" went full VIP, the exclusivity of this little forum would be gone, and it would be as common as...say...JDM.

Seems some on this forum want it both ways....for the world to acknowledge and embrace the VIP style, but are upset when people "bastardize" VIP.

Really, VIP is just a "bastardization" of what the car manufacturers originally intended.

My $0.02

[Pagong]

Seems some on this forum want it both ways....for the world to acknowledge and embrace the VIP style, but are upset when people "bastardize" VIP.*

Really, VIP is just a "bastardization" of what the car manufacturers originally intended.



Acknowledging VIP is one thing and embracing it is another. Some shops knows what VIP is, but instead goes the opposite way and goes for the "tried and true" money making market of DUB, "bling" crowd.

Some VIP enthusiast call it being bastardized because of how HIN will just throw out the word VIP and completely changes its direction towards DUB? Now that doesnt make any sense...
You are going to be seeing kids with Suburbans on 24's calling themselves VIP :idiot2:

But this debate has been talked about alot in this forum alone.

You say that VIP is the "bastardization" of car manufacturers originally intended", then all people who customizes thier cars to make it thier own, make it different from what you would get from your local car dealer bastardization...hmmmm

Oh by the way welcome Germ. :knuppel2:

[jermdogg]

But somebody has said it before the term VIP will get bastardized.


Bastardization was not "my" word. I think I quoted someone else.... ::)

[Pagong]

Bastardization was not "my" word.* I think I quoted someone else.... ::)

Exactly and if you read my comment, SOMEBODY HAS SAID IT BEFORE me :idiot2:.

[J Stuff]

The reason why i brought this up in the first place was this

First off i did not know HIN made a VIP class that consists of "other" That is the first thing i did not know. That is why i said that car is not VIP. The silver GS on those Ruff/Status wheels is not vip nor are a couple other things on it. That is the whole reason why i even bothered posting this up.

I give props to d2 for having nice cars and doing their thing i am not bashing d2 as a whole i think its a good company with a nice selection of wheels. I am saying that particular car is not vip at all yet it was in the "VIP" class. Again which i said earlier i did not know exactly what it meant as per HIN definition.

[GSXLEX]

I am the owner of the VIP GS400 that J whatever called himself trying to clown..First of between these two forums you've shown just how little you know about "VIP/Bippu"..The GS400/Aristo by nature bone stock is considered VIP..I chose not to pursue the VIP STYLING although I do like some aspects of it.This is a daily driver so having it slammed to the ground would be impractical..This car also has fully adjustable coilovers(Bilstein) so it can go as low as I want it.Criticism is something I take well as not everyone will like what Ive done to my car because of their own taste and thats cool with me..But when people like you,who have now admitted you know nothing of VIP and continue to make assanine statements then I gotta pull your dress up.Next time do your homework before you hit the keyboard...To all who like..Thanx.To those that dont like..Cool..to noob haters..STFU!!!

[swifty949]

As long as your happy with your car, then it's all good.

However: The GS400/Aristo by nature bone stock is considered VIP
Sorry I have to disagree with you on this point. The Aristo bone stock comes with cloth seats, and is far from VIP bone stock.
In the US, grey haired women and men aren't VIP cause they drive a bone stock GS>

[J Stuff]

Like i said before i misunderstood the HIN definition of VIP. The japanese bippu VIP thing is what you are NOT. Do my homework?

That is all. I dont want to get started

[swifty949]

That D2 Bently needs a body kit, and new wheels. ;)

VeilSide:

http://blog.gtroc.com/dino/gt1.jpg

http://blog.gtroc.com/dino/gt2.jpg

[jermdogg]

Exactly and if you read my comment, SOMEBODY HAS SAID IT BEFORE me :idiot2:.




Yet, by mentioning it, I can only assume you agree, or else why even bring it up?...Hmmm... ???

and thanks for the welcome....I think...(I'll refrain from altering YOUR screen name)

My point is tied to the tiresome debate over how "VIP" things are....then the floodgates open for bashing.

Again, I adore the whole VIP thing...tucked wheels, streched tires, fender mods, etc. Just the elitist attitude gets old.

Maybe some are "living" the VIP in attitude as well, I mean, it is about "Very Important People."

Some VIP's are more important than others, I guess.

[AME_VIP]

To those that dont like..Cool..to noob haters..STFU!!!


lol great first post

Quite the influx of CL members going on here?

[RobSoVip]

lol great first post

Quite the influx of CL members going on here?


seriously, what is up with this? The trend is starting :'( :uglystupid2:.

[Pagong]

Yet, by mentioning it, I can only assume you agree, or else why even bring it up?...Hmmm...* ???

and thanks for the welcome....I think...(I'll refrain from altering YOUR screen name)

My point is tied to the tiresome debate over how "VIP" things are....then the floodgates open for bashing.*

Again, I adore the whole VIP thing...tucked wheels, streched tires, fender mods, etc.* Just the elitist attitude gets old.*

Maybe some are "living" the VIP in attitude as well, I mean, it is about "Very Important People."

Some VIP's are more important than others, I guess.*


You are right, I do agree about the whole bastardizing of the word VIP.

Mainstream shows will turn the whole VIP word and make it thier own, heck it happened already with "VIP Autofashion".* They should just rename it to "Rich peoples cars with wheels on them".

Yes its true everybody is sick and tired of hearing the same old debate about what VIP is and what VIP is not.* And even with all those debates people still dont have a clue what it is..

You will find "elitist" attitude anywhere, no matter what forum you visit. CL has them, HT has them, this site has them....who cares!
Hopefully you will find something you like about this site and stay and make some new friends.

And again WELCOME, jerm...enjoy your stay.

[jtanoyo1]

First of all, don't knock on Derrick and his crew (that just gives me bad vibes, and I don't like bad vibes). Derrick if anything is MOST open to ideas on fitment, VIP styling and in fact, he's actually actively promoting one section of the VIP style (executive, low-key style) on shows and forums.

Secondly, please stop raggin' on CL. I am sick of hearing it, and I'm sure the other guys are sick of hearing it too. The "/sarcasm" was boring, misplaced, and if anything, it almost seems like you create this thread to score brownie points with the guys....

....not cool.

[One Ton VIP]

An observation: I'm starting to notice more and more (Lexus) people acknowledge that they don't fix their cars up "VIP" style... yet they are now very quick to state that they do admire it... which would lead one to believe that they have a somewhat adequate grasp on what VIP-as we know it-is. But why get so defensive? Do what you want to do with your car, and if one person says it's not VIP, take that with a grain of salt. If more than one person says it's not VIP, then maybe take a little time to consider why they think so. And if a group of VIP enthusiasts say it's not VIP, then maybe they're on to something, and there's no need to be so defensive, and thusly, offensive about how you modify your car... do whatever you want with it, but don't get mad when, say, muscle car guys tell you your Lexus isn't a muscle car; it isn't. A Lexus badge and high price tag does not a VIP car make (and apparently these people DO realize this as I alluded to in the beginning of the post... so no backtracking, guys!). This isn't targeted at anyone in particular, as I didn't even bother seeing who was who in this thread... but I am definitely noticing interesting trends in the way some folks act, and as I've said before, it will be interesting to sit back and see how/if people will change as certain "trends" become... trendy.

[J Stuff]

I dont know if people still dont understand what im saying

Let me clear things up

First off when i first saw VIP CLASS in HIN i assumed it was the real VIP style not just anything that fits in a higher end class that HIN doesnt know where to put.

So following that assumption i said the car was NOT vip. He even claims "That is my vip gs"

Reason i made that was because i believed that he actually showed his car in the VIP CLASS which i thought was actually the real vip style. But since it is NOT the real vip style class that i would think of then this thread doesnt really matter.

I have never knocked on D2 the store itself. They have a very nice selection of wheels.

Obviously status/RUFF wheels are not vip

[shoez]

The "/sarcasm" was boring, misplaced, and if anything, it almost seems like you create this thread to score brownie points with the guys....

....not cool.

In a way, you are right, Jon. In order to get "props" from senior members this may seem like the easiest way to do so. I don't think that was the sole purpose of this thread.

But you do have to take into consideration the fact that their definition of VIP is much more different than ours as Pagong previously stated, which would draw criticism from our perspective. This thread was started from our viewpoint of VIP, not that of someone who frequents D2.

[GSXLEX]

I dont know if people still dont understand what im saying

Let me clear things up

First off when i first saw VIP CLASS in HIN i assumed it was the real VIP style not just anything that fits in a higher end class that HIN doesnt know where to put.

So following that assumption i said the car was NOT vip. He even claims "That is my vip gs"

Reason i made that was because i believed that he actually showed his car in the VIP CLASS which i thought was actually the real vip style. But since it is NOT the real vip style class that i would think of then this thread doesnt really matter.

I have never knocked on D2 the store itself. They have a very nice selection of wheels.

Obviously status/RUFF wheels are not vip



Damn..you just dont give up do you..You have 9 post on this forum and more than half are about my car..For the last time..MY GS400 IS A VIP CAR..IT IS NOT VIP STYLED>>QUIT RIDING MY NUTSACK!!I LIKE MY STATUS ALLOY WHEELS>>GET OVER IT!!

I agree with the earlier poster..You tried to get a little shine on this forum like you discovered something and tried to ridicule it when you really dont know jack about what you're talking about..Now..talk about your own car,learn about VIP/Bippu and do your own thing..Lets see your show car..You keep mentioning my wheel brand for what??Who besides you even implied they were VIP??You've already lost respect at CL..at least try to salvage some here!!

[firelizard]

Just throwing my two cents in, hopefully not offend anybody, but I don't find that any stock car is Vip, not in the "bippu" sense. For your car to be Vip, it should be a Vip platform, Vip styled. Saying a stock GS is Vip is like saying a stock 240SX is drift.

GSXLEX, I do like your car, but I don't think it falls into what I know of "bippu" at all, despite being a potential platform.

[VIPete]

I'd say a great way to coin their style is.... Luxury Tuning as opposed to VIP.

[J Stuff]

la di da

[J Stuff]

Just throwing my two cents in, hopefully not offend anybody, but I don't find that any stock car is Vip, not in the "bippu" sense. For your car to be Vip, it should be a Vip platform, Vip styled. Saying a stock GS is Vip is like saying a stock 240SX is drift.

GSXLEX, I do like your car, but I don't think it falls into what I know of "bippu" at all, despite being a potential platform.


basically thats what im saying

might as well lock this up im not trying to stir too much things up with anyone. Imo i would not call that a vip car. I liked those wheels before i found about other wheels. But hey whatever.

[J Stuff]

lost respect at cl? from who? Not like i know anyone there anyways. Ill do my thing on the South and you can do your thing on the west coast. You cant lose respect from anyone you dont have respect for in the first place =)

[PMP-LEX]

This is my stance on VIP cars...Copied and paste from another thread...

We do what it takes to get the job done. Lately, we've been working on our cars until 2, 3, 4 in the morning...waking up at 6:30 to work at 7. the only thing that keeps us going are the final look of our rides and a lot of heinekins I think Dan made a great choice on wheels. It's only impractical if you let it be. I have airrunners on my Y33 rolling on negative offset...people told me, "NO WAY"...you'll never get that to fit...I pulled my fenders and not even close to completing the project but at least I started and know it'll get done. There are a couple Y33's around the island who want to run low offsets without even rolling their fenders. Fine, that's cool. But anyone can run rims those guys are running. I like to stand apart from them...When they see their cars, they're gonna say "wow look at that sick Q"...then I want someone else to say "it's nice but have you seen the Q with over 7" of dish". That's what it's all about, setting the standard and going above and beyond what anyone else has attempted. I'm not taking anything away from those other cars but it's just my interpretation on my way of modding a VIP car. I'm really fortunate to have another VIP'er I can hang out with, talk story and throw around some ideas with. We motivate each other to get the job done, and it will get done. I love the thought of people saying or thinking, damn, you're fuckin' crazy. Especially when I'm cutting up my fenders on a newer Q45. I love VIP and what it stands for. I believe someone had one word for VIP styling in this forum, bold. You're not being bold if you just roll your fenders with a 2" drop. Yes, VIP styling is expensive that's why I don't expect everyone to mod like us. What you call impractical, I call doing it our way. You can't worry about your car scraping or scratching something everytime you drive. Yes, no one wants their car all beat up but s*** happens. Enjoy what you've done...Although I have airrunners, I'm riding almost full slammed 95% of the time. Do I scrape my exhaust and is my front bumper all scraped to hell, of course! But that comes with the territory so I expect it. Well, that's just my quarter.

Everyone has their own idea of what something is...it's viewed at by many different angles. My idea of VIP may differ from people in Japan. I agree that some of the new "VIP" styling or geared more towards the "DUB" scene but guess what, IT'S NOT GOING TO STOP. No one can stop it. Most of CL cars are more DUB styled. Yes, some of those same cars are nice but no where near my definition of VIP. There is really no point in arguing because it's all different. True VIP styling is being diluted...mostly by people who want to build their cars on a rediculously small budget. That, and some of the VIP platforms are getting cheaper and cheaper to buy.


GSXLEX, you really can't knock someone based on their post count. There are dozens of people out there that aren't signed up on thie forum that are buidling cars that are rediculously insane...those same people know 10 times more than both of us. The dumbass with over 1,000 posts who just reiterates everything someone tells him or posts COULD be dumber that a person with 3 posts. Just a thought...

[PMP-LEX]

Here's another thought...

Take Junction Produce for example. JP tails, spoiler and grill are amoung the most popular items on CL. You see them on cars with L-Sportling kits and HRE wheels. Are those cars VIP? To me, no. To them, maybe. JP is suppose to be the most exclusive parts anyone can get for a VIP car. To me, JP is being diluted by those people. I'd rather rock an Insurance Kit (which I am) over a JP kit because I don't want to be associated with that, not saying it's not nice. I want to be true VIP and I tihnk JP is losing some of that exclusitivity.

[actolex]

Here's another thought...

Take Junction Produce for example.* JP tails, spoiler and grill are amoung the most popular items on CL.* You see them on cars with L-Sportling kits and HRE wheels.* Are those cars VIP?* To me, no.* To them, maybe.* JP is suppose to be the most exclusive parts anyone can get for a VIP car.* To me, JP is being diluted by those people.* I'd rather rock an Insurance Kit (which I am) over a JP kit because I don't want to be associated with that, not saying it's not nice.* I want to be true VIP and I tihnk JP is losing some of that exclusitivity.



Exclusivity vs. sales.......staying rare vs. paying the bills........ if you owned a company, what would your choice be? I met GSXLEX....nice guy. He likes his car, and that's what counts. On this board, if you're not part of the "in crowd", then forget about it....you're an outsider who's really not welcomed. That's why a lot of people hit up this site, then leave. I guess that's better for the "in crowd" since you'll remain exclusive. And who said "A Lexus badge and high price tag does not a VIP car make" .....I thought a VIP platform was a Lexus (like a GS or LS) with a high price tag.....seems to be a contradiction. ........did you see how I said "VIP platform....and GS, LS" ;)

[J Stuff]

Here's another thought...

Take Junction Produce for example. JP tails, spoiler and grill are amoung the most popular items on CL. You see them on cars with L-Sportling kits and HRE wheels. Are those cars VIP? To me, no. To them, maybe. JP is suppose to be the most exclusive parts anyone can get for a VIP car. To me, JP is being diluted by those people. I'd rather rock an Insurance Kit (which I am) over a JP kit because I don't want to be associated with that, not saying it's not nice. I want to be true VIP and I tihnk JP is losing some of that exclusitivity.


yea thats true about jp parts

[ebruce2]

There is NO SUCH thing is this part VIP?? wheels - kit mild to wild - yellow fogs ........... What matters is the VIPCAR!!

Thank you! Enough said. why are people not grasping this concept???


And for whomever claims that this influx of CL members is a true topic worth discussion, many of us, myself included, have been members here pretty much since it started. Ya may want to check some peoples profiles for their join dates if it really even matters that much.

[V8_Aristo]

Thank you! Enough said. why are people not grasping this concept???


I'm not about to start to debate this topic since it has been talked about in numerous other threads. I just want to express my opinion as far as what this forum is about.

Yes, VIP platformed cars will always be the most popular and talked about cars on this forum. On the other hand, do we just accept all the styles that have been done to these VIP platformed cars? To those who think that style does not matter just as long as you have the platform. Let me show you some pics......

http://www.islandpreviews.com/main/modules/dsclassifieds/cache/images/28540.jpg

http://ljplus.ru/img/dashing/050322_car.jpg

http://www.calwing.com/img/gallery/toyota/aristo/large/004/1.jpg

http://www.caddy-inc.com/html/suspention/img/002.jpg

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61567&stc=1

http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/501/medium/6709new_car_pic_lex_1985.JPG

These are taken from CL, in their multiple "hall of shame" threads. I have seen threads longer than this one that CL members would attack someone else's definition of "style".

I have 2 points to make.....

First of all, this forum is for everyone that likes Japanese VIPcars and the style it emulates. If it's all about the platform and not the style, we would have nothing to talk about except how to maintain and repair our VIP platform cars. All styles including the pictures above will be accepted and appretiated (since we are just accepting the car for it's platform), if we are a forum that's all about the platforms only.

Secondly, most of the members here like the style. Eventually, most of them will get the right platform. And I for one thinks that if they try to do it right on their nonplatform cars, it will translate to a great looking VIP platform later.

[actolex]

http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/501/medium/6709new_car_pic_lex_1985.JPG





New York Wizard !!!!* * I love that car* * :D ;D :2funny: ..........maximum VIP

[clearstar society]

Here's another thought...

Take Junction Produce for example. JP tails, spoiler and grill are amoung the most popular items on CL. You see them on cars with L-Sportling kits and HRE wheels. Are those cars VIP? To me, no. To them, maybe. JP is suppose to be the most exclusive parts anyone can get for a VIP car. To me, JP is being diluted by those people. I'd rather rock an Insurance Kit (which I am) over a JP kit because I don't want to be associated with that, not saying it's not nice. I want to be true VIP and I tihnk JP is losing some of that exclusitivity.


So, if all of sudden there was an influx of Insurance parts, would you not be "TRUE" VIP? I never thought JP was the most exclusive, hell, SESSIONS to me, is wayyyymore exclusive. I would love to see all the VIP companies who want to be in the US..be here. I've loved Junction since I first saw Jon's car back in '04, and have been a fan since then. I have been privleged to spend time in Japan thanks to Junction and met many great people(Blow Design,Answer,Absorber and Blitz) To be honest, I basically know all the people that have Junction Kits, and with less than 20 kits stateside..I hardly feel they are losing their exclusivity 8)

[PMP-LEX]

To me, Junction Produce should be the root of VIP styling...and not saying it still isn't but when I see JP on cars with L-Sportline kits and RMM kits, I think JP loses some of it's VIP zest. I'm not knocking ANY brands, hell, I used to own a GS4 with L-Sportline, TTE, DSR, etc. If I were to build a VIP GS, I wouldn't go the JP route...that's just me. And it's not about the influx of JP parts (because there's a reason why people buy JP, it fits perfect and the workmanship is purely first class), it's the influx of JP parts on what I concieve as non-VIP styled cars.

[GSXLEX]

OK fellas..I think the point of this thread has been lost..I appreciate 99.9 percent of the intelligent replies in this thread and Id hate to see this denegrate to a style war thing..To each his own and its all good..If everyones car was the same,what would be the point of customizing..This thread was started by a noob who even though it was explained to him on CL what one meaning of VIP was,figured he could score some brownie points here.I do thank him for the exposure my car is getting but again..Ive never represented my car as being VIP Styled..His subject is filled with sarcasm"VIP to the max"..Fortunately some guys here new better and thanx to those that have met me and came away with good opinions J whatevers"joke" was short lived..VIP Styling is cool IMHO..It is eyecatching and is definitely something that sticks out above the rest at any car show..Just look at Johnny's JP GS...As you can see J whatever hasnt added anything usefull to this thread other than the fact that he does'nt know what he's talking about so I'd hate to see this thread turn to a style war thing..I chose conservative,stylish mods for my car.I didnt want the "Bling,Bling Dub look"or the "Hardcore VIP Style"..I do have some JP mods(cheaper ones :)) some JDM stuff and a few others that made the look that I want.Kinda like a football player in a Brooks Bros. suit look..At the end of the day..it's my style and Im pretty happy with it but there are a few things I may change according to my taste...BTW..where can I get VIP curtains for my GS??? ;)

[V8_Aristo]

Hey Robert, I just didn't want people to get the wrong idea. In order to get a point across, you have to use sarcasm sometimes. :knuppel2:

Like that saying says "opinions are like ***holes, everyone has one".

[J Stuff]

OK fellas..I think the point of this thread has been lost..I appreciate 99.9 percent of the intelligent replies in this thread and Id hate to see this denegrate to a style war thing..To each his own and its all good..If everyones car was the same,what would be the point of customizing..This thread was started by a noob who even though it was explained to him on CL what one meaning of VIP was,figured he could score some brownie points here.I do thank him for the exposure my car is getting but again..Ive never represented my car as being VIP Styled..His subject is filled with sarcasm"VIP to the max"..Fortunately some guys here new better and thanx to those that have met me and came away with good opinions J whatevers"joke" was short lived..VIP Styling is cool IMHO..It is eyecatching and is definitely something that sticks out above the rest at any car show..Just look at Johnny's JP GS...As you can see J whatever hasnt added anything usefull to this thread other than the fact that he does'nt know what he's talking about so I'd hate to see this thread turn to a style war thing..I chose conservative,stylish mods for my car.I didnt want the "Bling,Bling Dub look"or the "Hardcore VIP Style"..I do have some JP mods(cheaper ones :)) some JDM stuff and a few others that made the look that I want.Kinda like a football player in a Brooks Bros. suit look..At the end of the day..it's my style and Im pretty happy with it but there are a few things I may change according to my taste...BTW..where can I get VIP curtains for my GS??? ;)



womp womp

i know what im talking about. I just didnt know the vip definition cause HIN doesnt come to houston. Mister GS Whatever :smitten:

[BrianStyles]

lost respect at cl? from who? Not like i know anyone there anyways. Ill do my thing on the South and you can do your thing on the west coast. You cant lose respect from anyone you dont have respect for in the first place =)


Aren't you on Houston-Imports.com???

[PMP-LEX]

EVERYONE HAS NICE CARS...LETS MOVE ON...***GROUP HUG*** :smitten:

[BrianStyles]

EVERYONE HAS NICE CARS...LETS MOVE ON...***GROUP HUG*** :smitten:


Not true...but we can still have a group hug. :D

[PMP-LEX]

Well at least I do...I kid...I kid...J-O-K-E

[TransformCelsior]

good point v8 aristo,

whoo whee those cars are done up nasty!!!!

that's not VIP, that's VICC (Very Important Cheesy Cars) :)


I'm not about to start to debate this topic since it has been talked about in numerous other threads. I just want to express my opinion as far as what this forum is about.

Yes, VIP platformed cars will always be the most popular and talked about cars on this forum. On the other hand, do we just accept all the styles that have been done to these VIP platformed cars? To those who think that style does not matter just as long as you have the platform. Let me show you some pics......

http://www.islandpreviews.com/main/modules/dsclassifieds/cache/images/28540.jpg

http://ljplus.ru/img/dashing/050322_car.jpg

http://www.calwing.com/img/gallery/toyota/aristo/large/004/1.jpg

http://www.caddy-inc.com/html/suspention/img/002.jpg

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61567&stc=1

http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/501/medium/6709new_car_pic_lex_1985.JPG

These are taken from CL, in their multiple "hall of shame" threads. I have seen threads longer than this one that CL members would attack someone else's definition of "style".

I have 2 points to make.....

First of all, this forum is for everyone that likes Japanese VIPcars and the style it emulates. If it's all about the platform and not the style, we would have nothing to talk about except how to maintain and repair our VIP platform cars. All styles including the pictures above will be accepted and appretiated (since we are just accepting the car for it's platform), if we are a forum that's all about the platforms only.

Secondly, most of the members here like the style. Eventually, most of them will get the right platform. And I for one thinks that if they try to do it right on their nonplatform cars, it will translate to a great looking VIP platform later.

[TransformCelsior]

I think the main problem with the picture below is the size of the wheels and the drop.

are they 18" ?? they sure look small, tires look so thick.

yeah it would help if it was another wheel manufacturer (we all know where "LUFF" comes from) but I'm sure D2 and Luff have something goin so more power to you all.


Got this from CL

Very vip
"couple pics of his car from the D2-AUTOSPORT display in the VIP section of HIN this weekend"



/sarcasm

http://clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217980&page=1&pp=15
http://www.d2autosport.com/gallery/gsxlex/hinac.jpg
http://www.d2autosport.com/gallery/gsxlex/hinac2.jpg

[J Stuff]

Not true...but we can still have a group hug. :D



lol true true *group hug

[nyARISTO]

WHY CANT WE JUST HAVE 2 GIRLS WRESTLE IT OUT FOR US?????

NAKED... WELL MAYBE JUST A THONG AND..... JELLO AND WHIPP CREAM...

one girl for CL VS. vipstyle carz... (1 japanese with 36C's VS. 1 US. 38DD's) :o

that can be out solution to the whole problem! :2funny:

[PMP-LEX]

WHY CANT WE JUST HAVE 2 GIRLS WRESTLE IT OUT FOR US?????

NAKED... WELL MAYBE JUST A THONG AND..... JELLO AND WHIPP CREAM...

one girl for CL VS. vipstyle carz... (1 japanese with 36C's VS. 1 US. 38DD's) :o

that can be out solution to the whole problem! :2funny:



Good idea...I vote for a black chick with a big ass bootay...I would vote for a white chick but she'd prolly get her ass beat... :D

[Lexbubba]

Everyone has their own style. As far as the cars posted they are more clublexus style rather than jdm VIP styled. To me the vip style is aggressive wheel fitmet, slammed to the ground, kits that flow well with the body lines, big bodied sedans. Something you can find while flipping through a VIPCAR or VIPSTYLE mag.

[socalvip]

am i being a dick or does those d2 cars all need a good 1-2" drop


uummmm ya they do......

[jtanoyo1]

In a way, you are right, Jon. In order to get "props" from senior members this may seem like the easiest way to do so. I don't think that was the sole purpose of this thread.

But you do have to take into consideration the fact that their definition of VIP is much more different than ours as Pagong previously stated, which would draw criticism from our perspective. This thread was started from our viewpoint of VIP, not that of someone who frequents D2.


Man, I know that by ripping on other people or other forums will never score brownie points with me and I am second in command in this forum, BOW DOWN!!!.....

...err, ok, too much pepsi today...

[juniorEXE]

i wanted to let this die but it happens over and over again. y dont people read on this forum :uglystupid2:. you people are soo damn quick to to misconstrue a point and take it as an attack on your style. WTF

folks let me break down what just DID happened
a car was placed in a so called VIP class at an auto show
whats wrong with that? why was this post started? um.. er... that car is not VIP to anyone even remotely interested in vipstyle but was incorrectly labeled VIP. Yes its a vip platform... not bippucar.

heres what DID NOT happen
the style of the car according to the owner's taste was not being flamed. D2 was not being flamed.

V8 Aristo brings up a great point... this is a STYLE forum, not a universal automotive forum like CL (is supposed to be) so nobody has to accept anything other than vipstyle the same way CL doesnt accept vip or any other style.

WHy am I b|tching and whining about a car misplaced in a supposed vip section at a carmeet :'(?????

SIMPLE.... its the same reason a GS owner would feel discontent about some guy putting GS headlights and taillights and the "L" badge on a ford focus - we are conceited ppl and it bastardizes an image we come to associate ourselves with ;D

[Dominik]

SIMPLE.... its the same reason a GS owner would feel discontent about some guy putting GS headlights and taillights and the "L" badge on a ford focus - we are conceited ppl and it bastardizes an image we come to associate ourselves with ;D


Wow, without getting into this argument, I'll say thats a very good point. Just think about how much that Focus owner would get flamed if he posted his 'GS' in a lexus forum!

[J Stuff]

i wanted to let this die but it happens over and over again. y dont people read on this forum* :uglystupid2:. you people are soo damn quick to to misconstrue a point and take it as an attack on your style. WTF

folks let me break down what just DID happened
a car was placed in a so called VIP class at an auto show
whats wrong with that? why was this post started? um.. er... that car is not VIP to anyone even remotely interested in vipstyle but was incorrectly labeled VIP.* Yes its a vip platform... not bippucar.


yup

[jzz30tt]

As said in the earlier posts we really don't buy into the whole VIP theme but we respect it. .


So like, what exactly are you trying to do with those cars? Most of them look confused. No offence, so much potential, nice kits, wheels, etc.. but most were executed poorly.

[BASTOS]

No No No No No... Stop the madness :uglystupid2:

[GSXLEX]

So like, what exactly are you trying to do with those cars? Most of them look confused. No offence, so much potential, nice kits, wheels, etc.. but most were executed poorly.


And your sig?? :idiot2:

"Clublexus is a breading ground for ignorance" :uglystupid2:

Here Ill help you out.."Clublexus is a breeding ground for ignorance"

BTW..That post by Stef is pretty old now..Let it go..

[jzz30tt]

And your sig?? :idiot2:

"Clublexus is a breading ground for ignorance"* :uglystupid2:

Here Ill help you out.."Clublexus is a breeding ground for ignorance"

BTW..That post by Stef is pretty old now..Let it go..


Inside joke, :D

[GSXLEX]

Inside joke, :D


:laugh: