Auto Disgraces

Prius Limo

2010-03-20T11:58:00.000-07:00

Figured on the gas mileage we are saving, why not waste it all becoming a limo? Bet that awesome 0-60mph in 10.6 seconds has been downed even more. Don't get mad when you see this guy doing 20mph in a 40mph watching the dash to get the best gas mileage possible!

Massive downforce

2010-01-28T14:25:00.001-08:00

Why didn't Colin Chapman think of this?

Smart Car... Dumb Human

2010-01-03T17:56:00.000-08:00

Pay the shipping company or borrow the friend's truck for crying out loud!

Happy New Years Everyone!

Stay on Target!

2009-11-19T11:01:00.001-08:00

Porkins' wait till V-tech kicks in, then make your move!

From the "Martha Stewart Performance Catalogue"

2009-11-18T20:02:00.000-08:00

Shamelessly ripped off "There, I fixed it". It was too good not to share.

Identity crisis

2009-11-09T15:27:00.001-08:00

Is he patriotic, or does he just like ribbons?

2009-11-09T14:55:00.000-08:00

Old cars were always built like tanks, old meaning redefined...

2009-11-04T10:13:00.000-08:00

Would they re-shoot the James Bond movie "Goldeneye" to include this awesome piece of work? Hmmmmm perhaps, I just want to know how far back the roof of the car blows when that cannon is fired.

Greatest body kit ever....possibly

2009-11-03T13:14:00.000-08:00

Look at this. You can tell many hours of careful tweaking were spent in the wind tunnel, trying to maximize aerodynamic performance while achieving a harmonious appearance. The result is this finely tuned machine which, as is immediately obvious from its agressive yet stunning looks, represents the optimal fusion of race machine with street practicality...

Who am I kidding? This may well be the biggest piece of shit seen on this blog to date. And let me remind you we started out with a Geo Metro with an elefant snout intake.

I thought doing the "Superman" was for a dance term?

2009-11-01T11:49:00.000-08:00

Yes mamma', it wont go anywhere with our weight on it!

Did they hide something under the mattress? Oh wait they put there family funds there too, no wonder they riding up top! They are mattresses, seriously who is worried about them falling off and getting damaged?

No problem, my pimped out Jetta can handle any task! Just watch it on the brakes and oh yeah dont speed, well dont do anything but coast at 5mph.

Grrrr me caveman, big box go on my car grrrrrr, I take home to make new home grrrrr, if I can get it to stay grrrrrr.

Think this fools anyone?

2009-10-28T12:42:00.001-07:00

I wonder if he's trying to sell it as an Eclipse or as a "highly collectible, 1 of a kind 4 cylinder Ferrari". With such craftsmanship and attention to detail, you can see why people would believe it.

And before anyone says anything, yes I'm aware that some variants of the Ferrari Monza had a 4 cylinder engine.

Thought Steve Jobs was bad, I would key his car if could reach up there!

2009-10-26T12:59:00.000-07:00

Peter Parker always gets the best spot...

Smart Cars/Smart Car Clones 0, Big Trucks..... The score does not fit anymore....

2009-10-26T09:41:00.000-07:00

Compact parking only! Wait not like th.........nevermind.

This reminds me about the man who had to carry his donkey, only updated.

2009-10-26T09:34:00.000-07:00

Must be the secret test Kia...

I knew Porsches and VW's shared some DNA, but this is surely the result of an unholy relationship

2009-10-26T08:37:00.000-07:00

.99 Cent value menu did some damage to my car!

2009-10-25T18:01:00.000-07:00

This car was spotted in Russia, the bike came from space!

2009-10-24T23:02:00.000-07:00

If there is a Predator car, we might have a fight ready to happen!

No car, but a bike yes! Ready?? FIGHT!!

Brickhouse! I mean Brickvan!

2009-10-24T11:33:00.000-07:00

Santa would fit inside this any day of the week!

Just becuase you can, does not mean you should!

2009-10-23T09:32:00.001-07:00

Sometimes common sense is thrown out the window and loaded on the top of a car.

I never realized chevy put a luggage rack on the trunk for this reason, always thought they were so tacky.

Can't rent a Semi? No problem, my truck is the swiss army knife of all trucks!

Ok is this even worth hauling?

Least we are underweight, boy those turns are tricky, mirrors are underrated.

Think the wife past out in the passenger seat arguing with her husband about this little problem. Guess he is sleeping on the couch if they make it out the parking lot!

That is one way to "Git er done!"

The family reunion was going to be on a boat, oh well least they got to reunite, untill turn two where they loose half thier stuff and family!

There's something not quite right with this picture, but I can't put my finger on it...

2009-10-21T15:26:00.001-07:00

Stop or I will say Stop again!

2009-10-18T12:30:00.001-07:00

No cop would be stupid enough to shoot radar out his door like this?

Just need the fake Dunkin' Donuts to make this believable.

If the cops think there so smart, well then...

Pimpin' Ain't E-Z, but looking bad is!

2009-10-17T21:38:00.001-07:00

No, no, no....

BBQ time? Yep humanity is doomed....

Using a car as a truck....>FAIL!

2009-10-17T10:59:00.000-07:00

Is that load worth your life? -10 for common sense!

Fake blower to reproduce a replica ok? In the name of Mad Max!

2009-10-11T17:22:00.000-07:00

What do you think, does the fake blower add to the car or instantly make the car a failed attempt? Is in the name of making a movie car much like any Ghostbuster package with fake gear on top or Back To The Future/Mr. Fusion add on, but we talking a real car part that should be functional and attainable. Replicas are pretty awesome, just the fake anything to the engine or exhaust automatically makes a fail in my book, its like fake badging a car!

Other Replicas found here: http://www.lastinterceptor.com/ReplicaStats/PursuitSpecial

Is it possible to be more green than driving a Pruis? Some may argue and debate....

2009-10-11T17:11:00.000-07:00

Just watch out for hippies, they might try to smoke your car and I don't mean race it!

Next time you staying somewhere in the city, forget the SUV!

2009-10-11T17:07:00.000-07:00

Awesome way to save on the hotel bill, just keep that meter happy and remember its free on Sunday!

F40 kit, wow this makes Fierro Body kits look good! Well compared to this anyways....

2009-10-11T17:01:00.000-07:00

Quick, Robin! To the Bat-mobile!

2009-10-10T21:57:00.000-07:00

Ugh

2009-10-08T15:50:00.001-07:00

Ouch! part 2

2009-10-07T15:07:00.000-07:00

Brilliant solution

2009-10-06T15:17:00.000-07:00

I took these pics outside my office earlier today. The scoop was real carbon fiber, though there didn't seem to be a hole under it. Not like it would make a performance difference anyway.

There are a few other details that you can't see thanks to the craptacular camera in the 2G iPhone, such as skull-embroidered seat covers and bitchin' flame stickers on the rear quarter panels, which I could not get a good angle to photograph.

But the real attraction here, what made me go "WTF" and take the pics, was his solution to the broken headlamp. As you can see, he just took a clear rubber mat, cut it to size and has been using that for a while, as evidenced by the yellowing and burnt marks. I bet he felt so smart when he came upon that solution. "Boy, I saved a lot of money! I'm the greatest!"

As with many ricers, safety is secondary to appearance...considering you can buy a new headlamp assembly for next to nothing on Ebay or Craigslist, it's inexcusable to drive around like this. Sell the fake hood scoop if needed, or the clear corner lamps. Hope he doesn't hurt someone because he couldn't see anything at night.

Do cars have the right to dress up for Halloween as well?

2009-10-05T11:59:00.000-07:00

WHAT WERE THEY THINKING #1

2009-10-05T08:21:00.000-07:00

Today for our WTF WERE THEY THINKING post of the day, we have what seems to be a riced out Tempo. I'm particularly digging the suicide doors and slammed suspension - both characteristics of a fine racing machine. Great paint job, too - the finest Maco can provide.

Next, we have this "conversion" to RWD...the thing is, who cares if a car is RWD or not other than the driver? What was the point of this thing?

Fall is here, Halloween is around the corner...

2009-10-04T23:25:00.001-07:00

After a prolonged absence, we're back!

2009-10-02T12:50:00.001-07:00

And to kickstart the celebrations, here's a very tastefully modded...metro? civic? vauxhal? opel? I don't know...

Ricer? Well it was at Wal-mart, nuff said....

2009-09-08T20:45:00.000-07:00

Did this guy wish for a Chevy Cobalt, but couldn't afford the payments? Sure with this mod(wooden wing) he will gain at least 20 horsepower to the wheels! Oh wait it's front wheel drive.... If the wife sees this, she will know where her shelf went that she put cotton balls on in the bathroom.

Its not really a wing if it matches the trunk height! Wood shop pays off!

Thanks goes out to Nick for this picture!

Taxi! That other one was too high to get in....

2009-09-07T12:57:00.000-07:00

What a Lambo(Lamborghini Murcielago) was designed for, to get a complete stranger(might fit someone else on your lap) at a set rate to there destination. With 631hp at 8,000rpm, 0-60 comes in a short 3.4! You will be stuck at that next red light in no time. Not to mention at 8mpg city, sure wish could get on the highway to get that 13mpg. Car is a supercar, not a taxi, least you can get in this one....

Luggage? I will pick it up on the second run minus you for an extra charge of course!

Crown Vics never had a chance!

Yo! Taxi!

2009-09-07T12:46:00.000-07:00

Think this cabbie gets more or less business with wheels like this? Good luck getting inside!

Maybe they can't rob me being this high?

Kobe Bryant can reach the trunk for you...

MODDED ACCORD

2009-09-07T08:46:00.000-07:00

As you can tell, this is a kick-ass race car and you would be an idiot not to take advantage of this gorgeous opportunity. Check it out, courtesy of Dallas Craigslist:

"I have a 1996 honda accord for sale. Little more than 120,000 miles, all maintenance done on car. I need this car gone asap for some bills. The car does have a list of modds including 18 inch wheels, new tires on the front, and lots of life on the rear, has eiback springs, greddy exhaust, dc sport headers, msd blaster coil, new plugs, detachable steering wheel, short shifter, fidanza lightened flywheel and clutch, projector headlights.... the rear door handles are there but the outside has been molded...... much more. The car needs paint, it is sanded but needs a little more sanding, has a little surface rust from sitting. There is also an electrical problem with the lights, should be an easy fix. Please call for more details. The mods are worth as much as i am selling the car for. I just need it gone asap. Will negotiate on price!!! call me at xxx-xxx-xxxx or email me directly at xxxxxxx@yahoo.com. will send pics if needed. PLEASE COME AND GET IT!! "

BMW Z4 Video = Bad Production Aspects

2009-08-28T21:55:00.001-07:00

Nothing like checking out a review of your favorite car through a video review online, but this commentator was driving me crazy with his not made for radio voice. Even the music is out of place not fitting with the segments and when the editing tries to match the music all goes wrong(4:19 on the video). Some great camera shots but without the other aspects of the production it just does not work. Here is the link via YouTube: BMW Z4 Video Review

Free 1998 BMW

2009-08-28T10:14:00.000-07:00

From Craigslist, as usual...

1987 Caprice - Blue Flames - Open to trades

2009-08-23T16:10:00.000-07:00

You want $8500 for this? The 350 V-8 only put about 170hp as well which is a pushover in terms of what cars offer now. Not to mention you have allot of weight to lug around with 1980s body styling that was good enough for a cabbie or a cop to drive in for the hey day. He lists things he did to the car and puts a price on them, still does not really add up. Pretty sure most of these items were needed at some point to replaced worn/broken items on the car. I don't care how many TVs and where there located, that does not justify the price! If the body style was a classic(which its not), then maybe if someone really liked the mods it might be worth it. Good luck getting 8.5 grand for this buddy! Way too much money to throw into a hunker and to expect someone to pay for your mods. Love him looking over his ad for any mistakes as well, a few is expected but this many you better blame your son or daughter in Pre-K. My favorite overlooks are:
-transmissin (Huh, is this slang or maybe he meant it is missing?)
-band new gas tank (Rubber band inside or a 3 piece band inside? No idea...)
-ostrage top with 3 convertable bumbs in it (Hmmm know its Ostrich like animal but the other part not sure want to spend time figuring it out.)
-memphes speakers and twetters (Twetters, yep almost like Tweeters, twice the T makes it double good as well as Memphis misspelled.)
-have air shock on it (You read that right he has one air shock in total, guess he either forgot to install the rest of them or got caught up installing all the TVs)
-blue neon tubs in the trunck (Was not aware they made "neon tubs" , wondered where the dirty neon went to clean up. "Trunck"..... spell it how it sounds.
-The whole typing in caps usually gets to me as someone yelling, well this guy decided not to capitalize any letters among other things. Trades are open!! Wonder what he would consider an equal trade, this is a prank call waiting to happen!

87 caprice on 24s - $8500

Date: 2009-08-20, 7:54PM CDT
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it is back with blue flames on the hood and on mirriors. has 4 screens 1 flip down 17 inch, 2 10inch headrest screens in back window,and a 7inch touch screen indash. has a rebuilt 350 and transmissin. with true duels with flowmasters. band new gas tank. pop trunk on it with 2 12 inch kicker subs with 1000 watt kicker amp.fresh black ostrage top with 3 convertable bumbs in it. black and blue leather interior. shaved door handles. alarm.memphes speakers and twetters. and on 24s with new tires. no scratches or curb checks on the rims at all. have air shock on it. 2 blue neon tubs in the trunck.call or text justin. trades are open.

ostrage top-650
the sytem-700
24s-2000
2 headrest screens-600
theindash-400
pop trunk-850
flowmasters and tips-400
tint-150
flip down-750
air shocks-200
gas tank-150

Someone's Dream.....

Awesome blue flames, reminds you to light your pilot light...

If the blue was not enough for the flames, now its inside the car as well. Maybe the Vega Brothers killed Pappa Smurf inside this car and awaiting Mr. Wolf's plan.

1984 Lincoln Limo - Flame Paint Job

2009-08-23T15:43:00.000-07:00

How many people have a use for a limo with flames on it? I know the demand is so high and its a buyers market with the economy the way it is. Pretty sure the owner did not have the heart to trade it in for the clunkers program. Here is the part that puzzles me, "Ran when it was parked". So you saying it only runs while parked? Mentioned worth the price of the paint alone.... that is like saying you can pick the bones of whatever meat is left over when I had my way with a rack of ribs.

1984 Lincoln Limo - $1500

Date: 2009-08-06, 2:15PM CDT
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For Sale 1984 Lincoln Limo. New paint with flames. Ran when it was parked. Needs wiring repaired. Nothing real major. Paint job is worth the asking price.

So classy, runs while parked, must be expensive to keep it gassed upped and parked!

Ready to Race

2009-08-21T11:58:00.000-07:00

Again, courtesy of Craigslist Dallas,

"CIVIC HATC DX CLEAR TITLE 2001 GSR SWAP FIVE SPEED TRANNY PRICE IS 4500 FIRM NO A/C NO P/S READY TO RACE...."

Uhm...no A/C in Dallas...and who exactly are you going to race with this thing? Or, who's going to race you with this thing?

Runs Strong

2009-08-21T11:51:00.001-07:00

Courtesy of Dallas Craigslist, 1999 Acura TL Type S

According to the description,

"HAD AN ACCIDENT BACK IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR."

You don't say!!!

"ALSO NEEDS THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE FENDER REPLACED, AND THE DRIVER'S DOOR. ALSO FROM THE IMPACT THE SIDE MIRROR WAS DAMAGED, WHICH ALSO CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD TO CRACK FROM THE IMPACT. ALSO, MAY NEED A NEW HEADLIGHT/LAMP COVER BECAUSE PART OF THE PLASTIC WAS BROKEN COVERING WHERE THE BLINKER IS. ON AUTOPARTSWAREHOUSE.COM BRAND NEW YOU CAN GET ONE FOR $120.00 BUT, YOU CAN ALSO FIND ONE ON EBAY OR CRAIGS LIST, OR AN AUTO SALVAGE YARD. THE BULBS ARE STILL FINE THOUGH."

But other than that, it needs nothing, and it "runs strong".

This VW Scircocco = "Race Car"? OMGWTF!??

2009-08-18T14:02:00.000-07:00

Would be the perfect race car according to this Craigslist poster, but damn it needs minor brake work and fuel cleaning. Feel like calling the guy and asking what he has under the hood because think I'm missing something...

_VW Sciroccorace car - $450

Date: 2009-08-16, 9:24AM CDT
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1978 Volkswagon Sciroco race car. Runs but needs some minor brake and fuel system cleaning.

Perfect SCCA sports car racing! Only asking $450 obo....make offer!!

Call Mark (cell deleted)

Keywords: 1968, rat rod, hot rod, race car, stock car, 1985, 1990, 2000, 2001,

0-Rust in 6.3 seconds

2 door=race car?

Front wheel drive and mismatched rims should make this perfect for SCCA!!! Just wait till my fuel system is cleaned, Ill get you and your little dog too!

Honest advertising

2009-08-17T13:47:00.001-07:00

Post from Dallas Craigslist:

"Stainless RICER mufflers:

New in box polished stainless mufflers so you can be 2 fast and 2 furious. Would look awesome on you Honda, Cavalier or Nissan. Good for at least 7 h.p. $75 for both"

King Kong ain't got $h!t on me!

2009-08-15T01:04:00.000-07:00

Remembering "Training Day"(click to see clip) with Denzel Washington, featured a 1979 Monte Carlo that was freaked in the classic sense of pimping a ride. Reminds me of a joke, why do lowriders have tiny steering wheels? It is the only way they can drive with handcuffs on, doh! These cars have become a dying breed only found in car shows and no longer on the streets. The way cars get "freaked" in this day in age is by adding over-sized rims, skipping the hydros and your car club logo or your last name in the rear window. The large rims look fine to some extent, especially on a larger vehicle like a truck. But there are some people who get the case of "OR", referred to "Over Rim". Larger and larger till one day they wonder why there car handles like a tank, can't make turns properly and always pulled over by the 5-0. Not to mention robbed at gun point for their wheels, oh the humanity!

Yep, Loves Mickey Dees and his Rims! Almost looks like Flavor Flav!

Let's go off-roading!

Notice how much room he needed to parallel park !

40 inches, size matters, driving not so much!

No engine modification, everything else is modified though! Talking about the Caprice...

Well you do not notice my rims because they are clear, well sort of. never mind that my car is a POS! Great Investment for sure!

No mine are bigger, never mind that I have Donkey Kong on my door!

Mine are the largest, I have street cred becuase of this!!

To think all this started because of an Idea...

2009 Nissan sentra Stolen sliver

2009-08-15T00:30:00.000-07:00

My first no picture post, so your car got stolen? Do you want the world to know? Hit up Craigslist to prove his spelling book got stolen as well! Not sure why I would be storing a Sentra, mean I was storing a Maxima only because found it fair and square! Glad I log on to Craigslist to see what I was storing could be stolen..... *dials police* What was that emergency number again? 411?

2009 Nissan sentra Stolen sliver
Date: 2009-07-28, 5:33PM CDT
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if you are storeing a 2009 nissan sentra sliver that car is ncic stolen that CAR IS STOLEN!!! Please contact the Police dept and get it out of your posseion..

Race Prepped Pontiac Sunfire

2009-08-14T12:39:00.000-07:00

Courtesy of Craigslist Dallas. Apparently someone thought that a Pontiac Sunfire would make a good race car (or racecar-looking) platform.

5 speed manual transmission
Air Conditioning
Nice Body Kit
Aftermarket Sony Explod Head Unit
Wiring for Subs
Nice After Market Wheels and Tires
58,000 miles on it
7 color underglow on exterior
Multicolor underglow in interior
Painted Racing graphics on hood and side

Note that none of the mods are going to do anything for performance. So it's strictly for looks - including the multicolor neon lights. I have a feeling people around you are going to suspect it's an alien spaceship looking for people to abduct or about to take off.

Asking price for this automitive masterpiece? $8,000 - nevermind that the Blue Book value is less than half of that at $3,800.

Still not as bad as some of the other cars we've featured here, I'll grant him that.

And now for a change...

2009-08-12T15:52:00.000-07:00

So far we have only featured vehicular disgraces here. I'd like to post something nice, for a change. Enter the MV Augusta F4 RR, current holder of the world's fastest motorcycle title:

- 190 BHP from a 4 cyl, 1,080cc engine
- Monobloc Brembo brakes and fully adjustable suspension
- Trellis frame
- Weight: 423 lb (dry)
- Top speed: 196mph
- 0 to 60 estimated between 2.5 and 3.0 secs (limited by available traction)
- Quarter mile around 9.1 - 9.5 seconds
- Suggested retail price: $24,000

So for less than the price of many Harleys, or a Chevy Malibu, you can own an exotic Italian superbike capable of obliterating anything less than an F1 car. That's exciting and scary.

Poor Aprilia...

2009-08-10T11:44:00.000-07:00

A modern sportsbike is a marvel of engineering. A $10,000 bike can easily outperform cars costing dozens of times that amount. At the same time, aerodynamic and chassis considerations have led to many sportsbikes looking the same. Gone are the days when Yamahas, Hondas, Suzukis and Kawasakis all had very distinctive designs - with a few honorable exceptions, there aren't many models that are sufficiently different than a casual viewer can distinguish, say, between a GSXR-1000 and a CBR-1000.

Even better, if you own a semi-exotic Italian Aprilia Mille, it makes sense to customize your ride with a kick-ass paint job that will establish your cred as a badass and your machine as a rocket capable of obliterating the quarter mile in under 12 seconds.

How many instances of FAIL can you spot in this picture?

2009-08-10T07:17:00.000-07:00

Honda Custom Racing Shop

2009-08-06T07:23:00.000-07:00

I saw this poor thing the other day while walking to the drug store. Unfortunately all I had was my shitty cellphone camera, and I didn't want to attract to much attention to myself so I only took a couple of bad pictures.

The owner carved a big H on the hood with what would seem to be a hacksaw or a dremel, since the edges were very uneven. I'm guessing he wanted to make sure that we would see the H and understand it's a Honda and not confuse it with a Lamborghini or a Bugatti.

Then he riveted an acrylic sheet underneath, to let us all enjoy the glory that is the 1994 Honda Accord four cylinder powerplant, which he painted yellow. The acrylic had turned yellow and wavy in some areas, due to heat, but that didn't detract at all from the fine craftsmanship which is evident in the smallest details.

To complete this picture, there was a small badge above the "H" Honda badge that read, "Custom Racing Shop". Phew! He took it to a shop...and here I was thinking he did all the work himself, silly me!

As you can see, some of the other strategies the shop utilized in their quest to maximize the racing potential of this finely tuned machine included stick-on fender vents, and racy hubcaps.

In short, as you can see from the pictures, they have turned this formerly humble family sedan into a formidable contender at the drag strip or racetrack.

You pay me to take it, that is my offer!

2009-08-03T21:22:00.000-07:00

Strong running work car? What is going to get worked is your pride driving this and getting 7 miles to the gallon. It's more of a landmark than anything, "Oh yeah turn right at the Griswald's station wagon, I'm in the corner house with the red brick.

Make offer on a strong running work car (Tampa)

Date: 2009-07-19, 1:14PM EDT
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This is a strong running 1981 chrysler wagon, in good shape with pwr everything. only 116,621 miles, V8 auto.

Make offer, needs to go!!

call (blank) or e-mail

See the car in the lower right of the poster bottom, yep work car all right, and strong!!(click on picture to enlarge)

OUCH

2009-08-03T11:00:00.000-07:00

ONE OF A KIND

2009-08-03T10:47:00.000-07:00

Here's a fine 2002 Mercedes C240, courtesy of Orange County Craigslist. Let's list a few noteworthy items:

"$14,000 in UPGRADES & EXTRAS" - Yup. you'll get awesome return on investment when you sell it.

"Louis Vuitton Interior with Black Leather" - As far as I can tell from a 5 minute Google search and browsing the MB USA website, a "Louis Vuitton" interior was never an option. So the leather seats were made to look like those knock-off handbags sold on flea market stalls. If that doesn't scream luxury, I don't know what will.

"19'' Black OR Chrome Giovanna wheels (You get BOTH they are chrome but you can add a third piece wich makes them black,..." - Brilliant idea, having three separate pieces in your wheels. That's not going to affect weight or wheel balance or anything.

"LAMBO doors(Lamborghini style doors)" - These are so played out even real Lambos don't have them anymore. Plus I'm not convinced that they seal as well against the elements as the normal hinges and latches are designed to.

"Pioneer Stereo on a GRANITE stone Frame" - I've got GRANITE countertops, now I can extend the LUXURIOUS FEELING OF GRANITE to my car!!!

"Also incuded a CAPASITOR system ran for the premium sound for energy purposes. (protects your battery life) Also upgraded to a DURALAST battery (for extra power for sounds)" - The CAPACITOR (not CAPASITOR) and the DURALAST batteries can be purchased at any Autozone for $100 or so. By the way, Duralast is not generally considered to be a top of the line battery.

There's the big ass sub. But the downside is, your C-class now has less storage space than an MR2. Still worth it considering you can rattle windows within a four mile radius.

Classy!!! Elegant!!!

Can you FEEL the luxury?

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE!

As you can see, professional grade audio install included careful mounting of the amplifiers to make sure they are properly secured and mounted, and all cables were carefully routed and hidden so as to not get snagged on anything.

Biker Boy With An Upright Position

2009-08-02T00:31:00.000-07:00

After a long day at work found this gem, and our first motorcycle post. Glad this biker can have the best of both worlds, which makes me think if he has a girlfriend does he intend to add another seat for her?
More do it yourself and make do fixes can be seen here at http://thereifixedit.com

More Metros, Well Bimmer had his fun.....

2009-07-31T16:37:00.000-07:00

Geo Metro, why does this car get so much attention is anyone's guess. Could it be its sleek looks, wide tires(not!), or the sound the door makes when you slam it? If you have ever been in one you know the steering wheel is bendable, knobs fall off in your hands(new), list goes on and on. Suppose it's better than an engine randomly catching on fire like the Fieros! This guy, bless his heart tries to give you as much detail as possible, as Engrish can only tell you. Not sure the word "Project Car" could even relate to a Geo Metro, or any Geo for that matter. So glad about this part mentioned in the description from the seller, "I could call you back". Guess it's his choice, after all he has so much invested into this "Progect".

1993 Geo Metro - $1500

Date: 2009-07-22, 11:09AM EDT
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I have a 1993 3 cly. Geo Metro 4dr. hachback , 46,000 mile on a rebuild engine........ am, fm, cd, stereo, tint windows.... automatic trans.....almost new tire.... new water pump....good on gas........plus still have hard too find old engine, needs number 1 piston rebuil no conpression, thats whats wrong with old engine,or for parts if needed..... carbulater, water pump, timeing belt , oil pump.........whole engine..... Plus 4more tires and rims .........saleing cause it was a progect car... but can't work on it where i live... Call Rico at (Blank)or e-mail me phone# i could call you back.......

89 Toyota Pickup 4X4

2009-07-31T16:01:00.000-07:00

He daily drove it in the backyard and then got to the steep porch where it died out and the heads gave up! No offense to Toyota as they make great cars, parts give up as well as some owners expect the car to last without any care. Wonder if I offered to buy the truck that I could use his porch light there to install the new heads and drive it in his daily driven conditions? Maybe he has something cool like a skateboard ramp in the yard to check out the articulation. Talking about the new car, does he park the new car in the living room so that he is not walking a long distance? Heaven forbid how he parks at the job site...

89 toyota pickup 4X4 1800obo - $1800

Date: 2009-07-29, 1:43PM EDT
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1989 toyota pickup,4X4 works great it needs head work so it will NOTstart thats the only thing wrong with it, i daily drove it until tihs happened and now i have a new car and have no need for this one for more info call Marty at (blank) thanks 1800o.b.o.

94 GRAND MARQUIS FOR SALE

2009-07-31T15:48:00.000-07:00

Seeing ads like this "Please don't waste my time", what about the time I have to tilt my head to look at your pictures? Also love this part "NEED TO CAR GONE LIKE LAST WEEK", apart from yelling also speaks good "Engrish".

COME GET TODAY - $650

Date: 2009-07-30, 10:37AM EDT
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94 GRAND MARQUIS FOR SALE AS IS
AC WORK WINDOWS DON'T I THINK IT NEEDS A TUNE UP AND OTHER MINOR WORK
REALLY COULDN'T TELL YOU WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT NOT TRYING TO FIND OUT
NEED TO CAR GONE LIKE LAST WEEK

MY PRICE IS FIRM SO PLEASE DON'T WASTE MY TIME
IF INTERESTED TEXT ME AT (blank) OR EMAIL
I WILL REPLY.

Pontiac Fiero Boa....Ca.....Car..... YEAH!!!

2009-07-31T14:58:00.000-07:00

This car or I mean boat, well whatever it is was listed at one time on Ebay for $3899. Oh how I remember going fishing with dad and taking the Fiero out on the lake to net my first catch. Sure everyone pointed and laughed, but come on its a FIERO!

Feel the POWER

2009-07-31T14:54:00.001-07:00

And our final Geo Metro post of the week. I promise.

Elephant Trunk

2009-07-31T14:25:00.001-07:00

Since Geo Metros seem to be the subject of the day, here's a pic of one modded with a ram-air intake.

Geo Metro

2009-07-31T13:10:00.000-07:00

So Scoobie came across this on cardomain.com., and I thought it would be a good way to kickstart things. Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce Lamar's Geo Metro:

Now, I have nothing in particular against the Geo Metro, and I'm sure it's a reliable, economic machine for traveling from point A to point B. This one, however, has been greatly improved upon, as you will see in its owner's words:

- Veilside Style body kit-molded - MSD blaster 2 ignition coil - Custom hood scoop (Took BMW brake light cover and filled the hole with bondo) - Showgun style wing (Measure your trunk and buy the right universal wing. For those who have hatch backs look at the Swift wings. Wing is functional) - Short shifter (Cut it, use silicone and use a universal shifter knob silicone will stop it from becoming undone.) - Shifter boot (no brainer) - Platinum 4 spark plugs are neccessary with ignition coil. Iridium is better. - Under Drive Pulley - Custom air intake (I went to Home depot and grabbed an ABS plumbing cap that would fit the throttle body. I had some ABS tubing lying around grabbed some panty hose to form a cast with fiberglass resin and slapped so fiber glass and bondo on it to make it look nice. Yes it works great estimate 3-5hp for 30 dollars.)

Not content with the improvements brought to his fine vehicle via Bondo, Home Depot plastic plumbing, and silicone, our friend's already looking forward to the future:

Future Mods:

- Christian Graphics
- Aiming for 18 inch on 215/35/18's(
- Turbo set up
- Underbody brace
- Front/Rear upper strut bar
- Lowering Springs
- Lambo Doors

I don't want to question the wisdom of turbocharging, lowering and installing 18" wheels on a Geo Metro (not to mention the Lambo doors), but, at that level of investment (time and money), wouldn't he be better off just buying a used Miata? At least that way he' would have a car that handles decently.

Anyway here are some pictures...

Is it me, or is the custom Home Depot plumbing CAI melting?

I'm sure the exhaust sounds as good as it looks.

Welcome to Automotive Stupidity!

2009-07-31T08:12:00.000-07:00

I love cars. I love reading about cars. I love drawing cars. I love dreaming about cars. I spend a good chunk of my online time talking cars with my friends. You get the point.

When not too busy, I play this game with a friend. We look for the stupidest car ads on Craigslist or Ebay, or make fun of the crappiest riced out cars. We lurk in enthusiast forums of all brands, and send links to the most noteworthy stuff.

This blog is meant as a compendium of our findings.

Anyway, welcome, and hope you enjoy the ride.