[Hanni_0176]

People can do whatever they want to their cars, I agree. That's the beauty of living in a relatively "free" society. If someone likes it, and it's their car, they shouldn't give a shit if others don't.

However, that doesn't shield those people from the perception of others. If I see a mid 90's Eclipse, non-turbo model, with a body kit and big wing, I am not alone in my opinion of that being rice.

I'm of the opinion that our cars look beautiful in stock form. The only cosmetics that I would personally add would be aero, which would get used for occassional track days. That doesn't mean that I think that someone who puts on some aftermarket tail lights is a ricer. But if I see a Rocket Bunny kit on your car and you have 0 performance mods, I'm going to think you're a ricer. That's my perception. Others may feel the same, others may not.

If anyone is offended by this, then maybe they need to re-evaluate how much they care about the perception of others before going overboard on race inspired cosmetic enhancements.