Are there any purist Left on this Board? V. jdm parts etc.

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Originally Posted by CamryOnBronze

This thread is basically just turning into a collection of "everything the remaining members of Zilvia complain about" thread, lol.



I wish I wasn't wired the way I am, but I will never be able to do it. I can't run a replica part even if it is more affordable or assembled with more care than the original. I can't run a set of TEs that are not coated with the original finish from the Rays factory, even if it's generic white and they were originally white. I have no idea why I am the way I am, but stuff like this drives me absolutely bonkers. No disrespect at all to those that do it because I love to see people seek a quality build and do things right, but it's something I personally will never be able to overcome. It's not because I am an elitist, it's because there is something wrong with me, hahaha.

One thing I have always found interesting is how upset people get about what others do with their cars. I'm definitely guilty of feeling the same way from time to time, but I have seen dozens of people say they are selling their S13 because of "all the young kids in the community ruining them." Shouldn't that be more motivation to keep yours and provide a good example? I won't say that some things people do don't bother me, I guess I have just never been so vocal about it. If you truly enjoy building and tinkering with your car, why should what anyone else is doing matter?

I'm just an overly sappy and nostalgic guy I guess, but I love these cars. They've provided me so much enjoyment and introduced me to so many good people that I now call friends over the years that I can't be bothered with the opinions and actions of others.

At this point posts like this on Zilvia are merely preaching to the choir, but it's cool to see an in-depth discussion with decent traffic like this around here. I miss those days so much, haha. Zilvia is great.

I used to be that way but there are certain things I just learned to let go. Factory aero is always the best but the last time I had an OEM Type X lip I sold it for $750 and was amazed it went so quickly. I guess, at the end of the day, that's probably one of the only 'icing-on-the-cake' pieces I don't feel the need to spend almost a grand on.

I think people (like me) get upset at other people's cars because we're finally to that point where they aren't becoming a rare sight, they are a rare sight. I don't think for one second every car should be babied and driven the way I drive my cars...but I would hope that everyone takes care of their car. This all goes back to the 'missile' crisis argument of not having a shitty, crumpled beer can and justifying it by saying it's a 'drift slut'.

In the end, the reason why I get so pissed boils down to the same reasons you feel so strongly about these cars as well: the enjoyment and genuine love I have for the chassis. We just externalize it in different ways haha.

Originally Posted by !Zar!

You said people are for instant gratification, then proceeded to hype a product which caters to that market. I was simply pointing out the irony in your statement.

The reason why people won't spend $800 for an authentic lip is the same reason why people won't spend money for other authentic parts.

Personally, I am not in that market. But at this day and age, I rather see a clean car built with cheap parts, than a clusterfuck of a car looking like it was drug from the junkyard.

Irony noted. I think I meant to make a point on that but it's been covered in my reply to Damon. There are certain compromises to be made and an $800 lip is one of them.

Hype though? I was just saying his product fits well at a fraction of the cost. Facts B, word to your Moms. Deadass.

Huboner's car will definitely be this.

Originally Posted by Abeo

Been around 240's for 15+ years, and the elitist "purists" are as insufferable as they were then. Seems like a label that they give themselves to shit all over everything they deem not acceptable.

I'll take an enthusiast over a purist. Note that this isn't about defending shitty parts. It's about shitty people.

No one likes an insufferable cunt. I mean, for what it's worth, the guy that started this thread fancies himself a purist. I guess you either know you're a die-hard purist or it's a label someone gives you.

Purist: a person who insists on absolute adherence to traditional rules or structures, especially in language or style.

I guess when you look up the definition, I don't fit that bill either. I'd enjoy any well-put together car that didn't look like someone had 'unique idea' diarrhea all over their fucking car.