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21-09-2009, 10:09 PM
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Perhaps no-one should ever modify a car. Ever.
Then, they would always be faithful originals. However, let those who are without sin cast the first stone. My XW is highly modified, but it wasn't a limited run. Given that, how many 6cyl blue XWs with brown interior and column change autos do you see? (It was all long gone when I bought it - I'd like to think that I'm doing a good thing by keeping it alive, though.) Our BA FPV GT-P has graphics that people "hate". (Mind you, on Sunday I gave out 20 cards to people for the person who did the graphics.) It's one of about 180 in that colour. It now has Brembo rotors, an SS cold air induction kit, aftermarket stall converter, 4 into 1 extractors, twin stainless exhaust, massive audio etc. Have we destroyed it? Perhaps not - it's not "rare". Given that, it's won 4 trophies in its last two displays, so we must be doing something right. Having been to Kedron and seen the many cars - some VERY rare - that have been modified in some way, it made me appreciate what a diverse bunch we all are. Also, it seems to me that many of the parts that are needed to keep a car ORIGINAL are no longer available - some concessions need to be made. Have you sought these people out and given them similar feedback? In any case, given the car in question, which of the change are irreversible? The paint job, as its no longer original paint? I'm no epxert. Perhaps we should villify any car owner who has made a change to a limited run vehicle. Tyres? Oil? Paint? Wiper blades? I'd like to think we're more tolerant that that. Or, perhaps it's just the people in our area - we're a little more easy going. Nick, I get your point of view. I just don't agree with it. Like I said, we're a diverse bunch. You're entitled to your opinion. I just marvelled at the awesome parade of cars on the day. The car you mentioned is well loved and can easily be returned to "original", whatever that is. Lastly, more power to you for expressing your opinion. Debates such as this helps to define who we are. Cheers
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