How low can you go?

*The_Blur* · 04-28-2008, 10:41 AM

Apparently, lowriders are holy to car lovers. While I disagree, the article isn't awful. Article by MSNBC.

*DGthe3* · 04-28-2008, 12:41 PM

While lowriders are mostly show and not go, I still prefer them over the most tastefully done ricers. Generally speaking though, I say that form follows function. Make your car go fast, then make it look cool. But I respect the guys that make low riders. The cars are rolling works of art

Shadowsong · 04-28-2008, 04:08 PM

Meh... given the choice between a lowrider, and a riced out...anything, I'd walk.

Mythic · 04-28-2008, 04:22 PM

Yeah. While I appreciate the work, time and craftsmanship that go into a totally tricked out Lowrider. I prefer Dash to Flash. I want more Zing than Bling.

Fenah · 04-28-2008, 04:40 PM

Lame.

*CamaroSpike23* · 04-28-2008, 04:47 PM

Having a good-looking car with no power is like stuffing a sock down your pants. It's all good...till you have to perform.

Muscle Master · 04-28-2008, 05:16 PM

64 Impala Hala

*Camaro_Corvette* · 04-28-2008, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

Having a good-looking car with no power is like stuffing a sock down your pants. It's all good...till you have to perform.

every now and then i see a nice lowrider that looks good, but i not a huge fan of huge drops, maybe an inch here or there but not dragging.

theholycow · 04-28-2008, 06:33 PM

Holy crap! I've finally found others like me, who prefer ability over looks. Nice!

*TAG UR IT* · 04-28-2008, 11:36 PM

Everyone has different tastes. These guys happen to like increadibly detailed lowriders. At least they did these like the top of the line, ya know? Lotsa work...

balonywolf · 04-29-2008, 12:43 PM

I take the Millenium Falcon approach - "It may not look like much, but it's got it where it counts, kid."

Personally, I think lowriders are the most God-awful things in the car world. Even worse are lowrider trucks. Dropping a truck or SUV is like sucking the soul out of it. Drop cars, lift trucks.

*The_Blur* · 04-29-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Everyone has different tastes. These guys happen to like increadibly detailed lowriders. At least they did these like the top of the line, ya know? Lotsa work...

It's all good work. I'd love to roll around in a dropped '64 Impala with 22" rims and candy paint.

I just worry that the next speed bump they hit will do $100k in damage.

screamingchicken88 · 04-29-2008, 08:24 PM

Most of the lowriders originate from the west coast, primarily LA, where there isn't much point to having a ton of power, due to the fact that you'll hardly get to use it. Personally, I think they're all right, I'd never put that much money into a car, but some of them don't look too bad. MUCH better than crap like this:

I love my Jeeps, it gets me pissed off to see a lifted rwd CAR...

Not to mention they usually do this crap to some of the rarer GM's out there...

theholycow · 04-29-2008, 08:40 PM

Well, don't worry...my LeSabre is going to be restored at approximately OE height, mostly to original specifications.

Anybody feel like handholding me through basic repairs I've never done before?

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DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	While lowriders are mostly show and not go, I still prefer them over the most tastefully done ricers. Generally speaking though, I say that form follows function. Make your car go fast, then make it look cool. But I respect the guys that make low riders. The cars are rolling works of art __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

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Fenah Drives: car Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: car Posts: 53	Lame. __________________

04-29-2008, 12:43 PM	#11
balonywolf Drives: 1996 Jeep Cherokee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 369	I take the Millenium Falcon approach - "It may not look like much, but it's got it where it counts, kid." Personally, I think lowriders are the most God-awful things in the car world. Even worse are lowrider trucks. Dropping a truck or SUV is like sucking the soul out of it. Drop cars, lift trucks. __________________ HAIL REDSKINS!

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04-28-2008, 04:08 PM	#3
Shadowsong Drives: 2014 Mustang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Conroe, Texas Posts: 642	Meh... given the choice between a lowrider, and a riced out...anything, I'd walk.

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Mythic Drives: '03 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: VaBeach VA Posts: 348	Yeah. While I appreciate the work, time and craftsmanship that go into a totally tricked out Lowrider. I prefer Dash to Flash. I want more Zing than Bling.

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TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Everyone has different tastes. These guys happen to like increadibly detailed lowriders. At least they did these like the top of the line, ya know? Lotsa work...

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screamingchicken88 Drives: '88 Firebird,98 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Randolph, NJ Posts: 31	Most of the lowriders originate from the west coast, primarily LA, where there isn't much point to having a ton of power, due to the fact that you'll hardly get to use it. Personally, I think they're all right, I'd never put that much money into a car, but some of them don't look too bad. MUCH better than crap like this: I love my Jeeps, it gets me pissed off to see a lifted rwd CAR... Not to mention they usually do this crap to some of the rarer GM's out there...

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