New Front End for the 92-00 Lexus SC TR-G
09-20-11, 10:55 PM
#20
I know ED is trying, but just a tip, after being here on CL for the last few years, I have noticed a trend in the SC community. If it does not compliment the stock body lines, or have somewhat of an "oem" fitment/appearance on the car, its not going to get much support. For instance, look at the AC/Shine front. Its not too far off from the OEM 97+ front, yet it made a HUGE hit. It was smooth around the edges, had a nice factory look to it, yet SLIGHTLY more aggressive just to the point that showed something was different.
That front there, regardless if its a replica/knockoff, does not compliment the SC. Lines are too sharp around the very nose/openings on the front, the sharp transition from around the high-beams going to the front nose, square shapes...none of that fits the elegant curves of the SC.
You want to keep a fat girl happy, give her round donuts, not a sharp knife...
And instead of focusing solely on a front that uses the 97+ fogs, make something for the pre-97 owners too. Not bashing ED at all, nice effort, but wrong path. Like Motor Trend, you gotta look at what people are interested in and what thrives and brings attention in this community, cause its a tough one.
That front there, regardless if its a replica/knockoff, does not compliment the SC. Lines are too sharp around the very nose/openings on the front, the sharp transition from around the high-beams going to the front nose, square shapes...none of that fits the elegant curves of the SC.
You want to keep a fat girl happy, give her round donuts, not a sharp knife...
And instead of focusing solely on a front that uses the 97+ fogs, make something for the pre-97 owners too. Not bashing ED at all, nice effort, but wrong path. Like Motor Trend, you gotta look at what people are interested in and what thrives and brings attention in this community, cause its a tough one.
09-21-11, 07:48 AM
#26
My $.02....
haha I had a feeling that was going to be taken down....
Agreed on all counts with fitment issues, but I know you guys don't have the same business model as say shine auto who produces very high quality replica kits however their pricing reflects it. I'd be interested to see you guys try out a "premier" line with some slight more expensive parts but with a higher quality fit and finish
haha I had a feeling that was going to be taken down....
Agreed on all counts with fitment issues, but I know you guys don't have the same business model as say shine auto who produces very high quality replica kits however their pricing reflects it. I'd be interested to see you guys try out a "premier" line with some slight more expensive parts but with a higher quality fit and finish
Last edited by Klaus; 09-21-11 at 03:36 PM.
09-21-11, 08:56 AM
#29
I know ED is trying, but just a tip, after being here on CL for the last few years, I have noticed a trend in the SC community. If it does not compliment the stock body lines, or have somewhat of an "oem" fitment/appearance on the car, its not going to get much support. For instance, look at the AC/Shine front. Its not too far off from the OEM 97+ front, yet it made a HUGE hit. It was smooth around the edges, had a nice factory look to it, yet SLIGHTLY more aggressive just to the point that showed something was different.
That front there, regardless if its a replica/knockoff, does not compliment the SC. Lines are too sharp around the very nose/openings on the front, the sharp transition from around the high-beams going to the front nose, square shapes...none of that fits the elegant curves of the SC.
You want to keep a fat girl happy, give her round donuts, not a sharp knife...
And instead of focusing solely on a front that uses the 97+ fogs, make something for the pre-97 owners too. Not bashing ED at all, nice effort, but wrong path. Like Motor Trend, you gotta look at what people are interested in and what thrives and brings attention in this community, cause its a tough one.
That front there, regardless if its a replica/knockoff, does not compliment the SC. Lines are too sharp around the very nose/openings on the front, the sharp transition from around the high-beams going to the front nose, square shapes...none of that fits the elegant curves of the SC.
You want to keep a fat girl happy, give her round donuts, not a sharp knife...
And instead of focusing solely on a front that uses the 97+ fogs, make something for the pre-97 owners too. Not bashing ED at all, nice effort, but wrong path. Like Motor Trend, you gotta look at what people are interested in and what thrives and brings attention in this community, cause its a tough one.
09-21-11, 09:15 AM
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A Big Win replica lip will SELL!
I think ED should start a poll with a bunch of idea's for the SC to "test waters" to really see what the SC community wants.