Custom=Dubs???

[Tsuchiya Keichi]

A search of the word custom in this forum will bring you to a long list of cars outfitted with dubs. I myself find dubs pretty nice, but I just feel that it's getting way too played out .

So enclosed, is my custom Maisto S2000 with a list of mods...
Re-painted from yellow to white
Custom clear corners
Custom front bumper
Custom sideskirts and rear valence (inspired by C-West)
Shaved windshield squirters
Custom wheels and cross-drilled rotors (that still roll and turn)
Modifications to front and rear axles to make wheels flush with body
Custom hardtop
Custom spoiler

To do list:
Engine and interior detailing
replace s2000, license plate, and Honda decals

Please do not misunderstand me and think that I'm bashing on "dubbers"
I just think that people would like to see what other kinds of mods can be made.

[Tsuchiya Keichi]

So here are the pics...sorry about the quality, I tried to make the pictures as clear as possible, but my web cam just plain sucks.
Please post some replies, thank you

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[jcz1987]

Very Nice! Where did you get all those custom parts?

[KustmAce]

a true custom, very nice. Done anything else?

[TexasF355F1]

Your right. That's why I consider most people driving on 20's or bigger a bunch of posers. They just like whats popular and not what they actually like. I've been into the custom truck scene since i was 10 or so(thats around 12 years). Posers=Followers.

By the way, very very nice.

[Gafoto]

Looking good! I must that Dubs are everywhere and I agree that they're overused but its often the only source of custom rims. They're brand name, can be found in a variety of sizes and usually look pretty good in comparison to stock wheels. Just use em in moderation. That is a fine looking car there btw.

[Tsuchiya Keichi]

Thank you everyone for all the replies and compliments. It feels great to have your work appreciated, mainly because most of my friends aren't into collecting and modifying die-casts. Thank goodness for Automotive Forums.com
And to answer jcz1987's question, everything except the wheels, tires, and rotors were custom made from plastic styrene sheets, and epoxy putty.
Currently I am puttin the final touches to my 1:18 2004 NSX-R replica, just have to buy some more color ink for my printer to print out the decals for the car. BTW Gafoto I really dig that Onyx Autoshop

[turbo type-r]

very kool my friend

[mike@af]

I agree, people think throwing on 22's is a custom. Its a modification. Great work man, I wish we saw more of this kind of customizing.

Put the links to the pictures in [img] tags. Click the picture of the mountain and sun above where you type your post and paste the url there, do that for each picture and it will show the picture right here on the board.

[Tsuchiya Keichi]

Oh, thanks for the advice GTMike400, I was wondering how to make the pics show on their own. Good luck with your project roadster, keep us updated on your progress.

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by Tsuchiya Keichi

Oh, thanks for the advice GTMike400, I was wondering how to make the pics show on their own. Good luck with your project roadster, keep us updated on your progress.

Hey no problem man. Did you take a look at the project roadster? I had problems with it and I needed to scrap it and start over, so the new one is 1/6 scale and a different design. The progress is in the car modeling section, a link to it is in my signature.

I cant wait to see more out of you!

[street_racer1]

hey thats an awesome s2000 but what scale is it. also i have s2000 its yellow with tons of mods but the body is stock just lowered alot.

[Tsuchiya Keichi]

It's a 1:18 scale Maisto S2000, get some pics up of your car too

[dj_noodle_jd]

woah, im diggin your s2000, looks sweet!!! here's my maisto 1:18 s2000 jap model..haven't done anything to it yet tho.

[Tsuchiya Keichi]

Thanks dj, that is exactly how my s2000 looked like at first. If you'd like any advice about mods and so forth, feel free to let me know.