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That car is an S-Class Mercedes though... you already have all the money in the world to buy one. I think dropping it is quite distasteful, but that doesn't matter because the owner clearly has money anyway - and is showing it off as per Dan's theory.
A Camry, however, is a 35,000 dollar vehicle that fits your 2 kids and their muddy football boots in the back. No amount of lips and chrome will ever disguise its a Camry - hence you will never appear rich, famous, or VIP. Just working/middle class nouveau riche.
Well yes, you are right that is an S-Class which from the beginning is already one very expensive car to have.
But its not just about the car you see, its what one do for their car to tell the whole world what they're all about. For example, would you spend so much for your camry to turn it into one of those VIP Cruise mobil? These people will do it simply because they either have accessable spending power to do it, or at least, they spend whatever they have to make themselves looks rich. I know people who are like that, sad but what can I say?
In fact, VIP styling started in Japan from sedan like toyota crown, or chasers etc. They want to turn their car and make it look european and extravagant.
Again, VIP is just the term for this kind of car styling and its all about creating an image of rich persona and nothing to do with the meaning of VIP. It's like the term JDM, nothing to do with car made in japan (Corolla is made in S. Africa for example), rather is about styling a car that looks like how the Japanese does it.
You just have to look at Auto salon in Sydney........look what he cabin boys started and made huge success.
People will always have diffrent views to things there is no right or wrong here so now one is winner or a loser....and there crowd for all.
My corty tc v8 is for fun , grunt, Drags at eastern creek and weekend cruises.
personally aurion for me is just for looks & comfort, call it a work horse or family dinner car.
This debate can go for ever. :-)
Azza
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I get about 512km when the fuel light first flashes on.
Azza
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I assume the unit has wince 5.0 on it?
and that all the GPS software and maps are on memory card - if so you can install pretty much destinator and tomtom and others too.
Azza
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The VIP scene is not actually making the car looks like a diplomat car, rather is about dressing up the car in a very subtle but over-the-top styling, very low to the ground and above all looks very expensive. It's got nothing to do with the meaning of VIP.
I think more than anything else is to show people how daring you are with over-the-top styling and emphasize on aesthetic above practicality. It's like telling the world you don't care about anything else other than what you want because you have all the money in the world to have it.
So maybe that's where the VIP terms comes about, because only the rich and famous gets the title VIP.
Here's one clear example:
well said.... nice car love the extended chrome bits in the rear spoiler and what i think looks like bmw antenna rear screen
Azza
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Hi Guys,
can people post pics of there menu system of there GPS/dvd player iam trying to comapre all the variants around menu wise and specs
also what gps system there running igo8,tom tom , destinator,navman etc etc
Cheers
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Here better shot of them should have them in 1 weeks time from states
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What on earth did I say that directly attacked you? I was just saying that I was being lazy (because I am) and quoted myself. Why should I not have the right to quote myself and save on typing the exact same thing again, when that is my input for the question at hand? It is also to maintain accuracy and to prevent statements that may accidentally be contradicting to others. I even typed the first sentence to show that I am not posting this to offend you in any way; because I suspected that you may take it the wrong way.
You need to chill out man. You asked what (quote) 'what have you guys been using?'. My answer was just that. How was that not constructive? I even included a response to your question asking what I thought about the 5 Star Shine. Maybe you should type your post into Wordpad and think about if you asked the question properly before posting. You did not specify everything (as shown in your second post) that you wanted our replies to cover in your first post, therefore how can I answer a question you have not asked?
And as well, I skip some steps here and there in regards to doing the perfect paint treatment. That's why I included the last link.
I apologies if you were not directing it to me.......
Azza
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I'm only bring this up because I'm too lazy to re-type an answer. In the thread over at 'ABOUT PAINT protection & Glaze Guard', this is what I have to say:It all really depends on your preferences and how you clean your car. Everybody usually thinks differently about different products. I wash my car at a self-serve car wash and use a microfibre mitt to clean it. Usually spend no more than $4 per wash. When I get home, I then wax my car.
One thing I would recommend having is a 'Quick Clay' kit. You can pick them up for around $30 in either the Meguiars or Mothers brand. You only need to do this every couple/few months, and one kit should last 2-3 uses on average.
During the colder months, I use Meguiars NTX 2.0 paste wax. Costs about $50 per tin, but will provide many coats. This stuff gives a really deep gloss, but it's protection wears out fairly fast. I always reapply it weekly.
During the warmer months (definitely now), I use a wax called 'Sonax Xtreme Wax No 1'. It costs around $35 from Repco. This is a very hard wearing wax and provides good protection, especially when it rains. A good thing about this wax is that it dries extremely fast. Most waxes dry in about 20-25 minutes. Sonax on the other hand only needs 5 or less. It also requires less application than other waxes.
That's just my preferences anyways.
I just love how deep the colour comes out after a waxing with NXT 2.0:
As for the 5 Star Shine, I can't care how many washes a wax is guaranteed for. After just one wash, I am already unsatisfied with the finish and it is then time for another waxing. a 5 year guarantee is a bit pushing though in my opinion. Just marketing hype.
Also check out this thread:
No dj There more involved... there diffrent product available these days all claiming to be the best for your paint.
wax
silcon
Acylic
PTFE
Glaze
PPS
and list continues... They all have there pro's and con's
that why Iam asking - the prevous link post don't really say much or covers everything
and no Iam not being lazy..... Your just being the typical daryl I know from day one just bugger off mate if you don't have constructive replys save then band width and your breatth.
PS just a suggestion you know what works well for me type what you have to type in word pad walk away for few hours then come back to it and see if you really want to post it, after you have cooled down.
Azza
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lads,
I don't know about you guys but I been mothers brand freak i have always used mothers products to my car sealant and waxing etc.
what have you guys been using?
I cam across this yesterday and what do you think http://www.5starshine.com/ - 5 year gurantee - Iam bit skeptical.
Dj I know this has been brought up before but Iam asking again
Azza
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Why haven't you taken it to Toyota yet then? It's been 10 days. Do so then post up what they have to say about it. That way if anyone here gets the issue, we know what they have to say.
And if the car weren't under warranty, a light cut and polish is just going to act on the clear coat and by the time that section is cleaned up, it wouldn't have stripped it off. Clear coat is pretty tough.
Toyota been informed about it the person that say's yeah or nah was on holidays. my cars been booked in for next monday.
Yeah for sure I will post the results - I will also get 2 spray painters opions on th issue before i go to toyota so i can raise business case study to as why they should repair it etc etc. if they say it nothing or they want to just touch it up with paint brush.....
Azza
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From far it just looks like something that would rub off. On closer inspection it looks like the surface wasn't completely smooth before they sprayed it. What I would do in that situation is get some cut and polish and buff at that surface, then see what the surface looks like afterwards. Then follow with some wax or something. That's what I would do anyways.
dj thats not my problem - thats toyota's problem - shouldn't have to do al lthat when cars under warranty plus cut ands poslish takes paint layer away.
A car of that age should not be showing signs of surface rust unless you have scraped the paint of.
To me that is manufacturing problem.
Thanks for the advise.
Azza
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here 2 pictures sorry for delay been wet
jaems yeah so am I considering my car has comliance plate of june 07 which makes the car 1.7 years old and the only reason i noticed it is cause i like to detail my car every week in and out and i am fussy i pick up on everything.
money is money i work hard for it
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Everyone has different ideas on styling. You will always have people criticising regardless of what you do.
You hit it right on the nail there daryl.
Azza
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Running tyres with 235/40/R20
I checked the recommended pressure, is 34-36, provided by bobjane.
I asked my mate for advice, he gave me 38psi.. so i took the one in middle 36psi..
Does anyone know how to check if you have the correct pressure? bcoz i have seen the harm/problem that wrong pressure will destroy the tyres..
thanks
Dood every tyre is diffrent my rears are 44psi and my fronts are 36psi it depends on manufature and style of tyre go with what bob jane told you over pumping your tyre can have nasty tyre explosion and could cause death as it has previously to people that have over pumped there tyres.
Azza
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I don't get it... isn't the whole VIP thing supposed to make you look a travelling diplomat? ie - make your car look more luxurious than it really is?
This just makes you look like a wannabe gangsta who stole something from 50 cent's garage.
Leroy, you saying that all the members here adding light kits, Thai grills, fat 20 inch rims etc are all wannabee's by making there cars look more luxurious than it really is?
Azza73
No... I'm saying that if you go as low and shiny as the examples in your first post, then the effect is lost. (Eg. you no longer look important anymore, just another bling machine out the front of a nightclub)
I personally think that if you took the rear wing off the TRD Aurion, it would actually look more executive (and thus VIP) than those in the first post.
I do agree with you there Leroy. Styling a car like the Aurion to be like the ones shown in that link in the first post does look gangsta. It has been stereotyped to much and with the wrong person driving, it just looks wrong. It is a style which we don't really follow here and would look seriously out of place. One the car gets to the point that you can say something 'Bling' about it, you have just gone too far. But each to their own.
Personally I have bondie's attitude - Why be like everyone else here is Australia it like when you first saw the Subaru wrx it was unquie these dayts once you seen one you seen them all.
unless you go diffrent with mock up sytle of the aurion ducks tail roof spoiler and diffrent style of mags lips etc then its just another aurion unless you have some super turbo / super charge modfied engine - I conratulate you all on your awesome aurions they look good but there all look smiliar.
its all about being unquie and diffrent.
thats my 2 bobs worth
Azza
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I don't get it... isn't the whole VIP thing supposed to make you look a travelling diplomat? ie - make your car look more luxurious than it really is?
This just makes you look like a wannabe gangsta who stole something from 50 cent's garage.
Leroy, you saying that all the members here adding light kits, Thai grills, fat 20 inch rims etc are all wannabee's by making there cars look more luxurious than it really is?
Azza73
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thats gangster....vip style, reminds me when the lexus ls400 vip styes came in
thats the look i want to achieve but not as low with my white aurion or I'll be ripping my lips and skirts off - hehehehee
Azza
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Well I know what I'll be spending my $950 on
correction $900 now .......lol
Azza
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How fat do these Aurions/Camrys look
http://www.camryclub.com/modules.php?name=...pic&t=31799
anyone know what kits they are on the white one with smilar exhuast to trd
Azza
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I agree but do they have the finer mesh grill? or just the same sized mesh as on the grill from thai?
You don't want too fine of a mesh because it ruins the effect. The mesh they sell is the same as the mesh that came on my grill. I received my grill like this with this sized mesh on it. Like I said though, the Autobarn stuff is exactly the same, just in a gloss black. You will still see through it in bright light, but you're better off doubling up on mesh rather than using an even finer mesh.
I will go and check it out tonight
Dj - post picture of front grill head on not side view you probably already have but i want to see close up of one and see the diffrence
cheers
Azza
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I agree but do they have the finer mesh grill? or just the same sized mesh as on the grill from thai?
You don't want too fine of a mesh because it ruins the effect. The mesh they sell is the same as the mesh that came on my grill. I received my grill like this with this sized mesh on it. Like I said though, the Autobarn stuff is exactly the same, just in a gloss black. You will still see through it in bright light, but you're better off doubling up on mesh rather than using an even finer mesh.
I will go and check it out tonight
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I have manged to locate some finer mesh sizes if people are intrested. from a mate he will get back to me with some prices.
Why bother with the middle man? Just go down to Autobarn or the likes. That stock the mesh, and in black as well. like $20 for a 1200mm x 280mm section of it.
I agree but do they have the finer mesh grill? or just the same sized mesh as on the grill from thai?
I want to get rid of the standard big holed mesh and use finer one with smaller holes. and i don't want to double up grills
Azza
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Looks way better than stock tho.
Did you get from http://www.rstyleracing.com/?CategoryID=Ca...080120220806981 ???
Got any more links where they sell these online?
Thanks in Advance!
Yup.
Azza
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Hi Lads,
I have manged to locate some finer mesh sizes if people are intrested. from a mate he will get back to me with some prices.
2 pic posted of the 2 diffrent sizes
Azza
dvd/gps/etc can people post pics of there menu etc
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I find igo8 little out of whack in my area. running R15 Aust Maps and Tom Tom to be perfect obtaining any map or softwar enot issue ans i run all 3 diffrent types.
they are times where 1 is better that other 2 and vis versa depending on the location.
Azza