leon mk 2 too much negativity ?

[leoncp11]

there seems to be alot of really negative posts at the moment for the leon mk2 everytime someone does anything ie dont like btcc kits, after market alloys ,bodykits spoilers eyebrows or anything else if we all had bogg standard frs or cupras wheres the fun in that .[see some of the european sites they look at it differently ] come on if some one spends a few £££££££££ on his car its up to them you neednt be so negative just read eyebrow thread all negative posts on thread so sad leoncp11 [proud to be different]

 

[Empi5]

i suppose thats one of the drawbacks of being part of a forum with so many different points of view. Everybody is not going to like the same thing, and leads to good discussion, good or bad.

 

[alx_chung]

I have to agree with you there. Had a couple of negative thoughts about the BTCC/Aero kit but I like it (you do as well seeing we have the same car ) and that is the main thing.
At the end of the day that is all there is. Its your car and you can do whatever you want with it. It might not be to the tastes of everyone but opinions are like bums, everyone has one and that is what makes life interesting but you can put your opinion forward without being negative about things.
Alex

 

[leoncp11]

hi yes you are right we all have different ideas and tastes thats not what i meant eveyone has an opinion just seems to negative at the moment

 

[leoncp11]

alx thanks thats right ! [ps thanks yes love my car got many more mods on the way }

 

[alx_chung]

alx thanks thats right ! [ps thanks yes love my car got many more mods on the way }

What mods do you have planned? Sorry for the slight threadjack...have to bring it back to talking about Leon MKIIs
I have an armrest on order and am tempted to splash the cash and get a remap.
Alex

 

[leoncp11]

no worries alx in next couple of weeks im having it lowered 40mm on 19s custom exhaust twin 4" tailpipes full tints induction kit and de badge cheers leoncp11 [ps have fun with your remap}

 

[SpursMadDave]

Iv'e had this on other forum sites that i frequent.... i'm very much of the opinion that if you like something then comment, if you don't then just shut the f*** up and get on with what you do like....

I for example don't like the BTCC body kit or the 18" alloys that i could have had on my new FR, but I would never put that in writing.... oh b******* i just did....

 

[Al]

If someone posts a picture and asks for opinions, they are going to get opinions. Thats the nice thing about a public forum, although sometimes people are going to say things that others might not like even if they don't ask for opinions.

The other thing is that all the aforementioned "tat" that people add to cars is the start of the slippery slope to the likes of some of the stuff on barryboys.

For example;

and

Most people who spend £15-£20k on a car are not keen to add nasty stick on bits like naff body kits, light brows etc etc as it detracts from the OEM aesthetics, reduces liklihood of resale and therefore value, and to be honest looks crap.

In my opinion, every opinion is valid as long as there is good justification behind it.

 

[JonoUK]

The standard bumpers on the FR look really good imho anyway, the only thing I'd add to mine would be side skirts.

I presonally don't "mind" the BTCC / aero kit, but I'd never put it on my car. I don't think it would add to the appearance enough to justify it financially or any other way for that matter.

That poor escort! ^^

 

[Moley RUFC]

If someone posts a picture and asks for opinions, they are going to get opinions. Thats the nice thing about a public forum, although sometimes people are going to say things that others might not like even if they don't ask for opinions.

The other thing is that all the aforementioned "tat" that people add to cars is the start of the slippery slope to the likes of some of the stuff on barryboys.

For example;

Most people who spend £15-£20k on a car are not keen to add nasty stick on bits like naff body kits, light brows etc etc as it detracts from the OEM aesthetics, reduces liklihood of resale and therefore value, and to be honest looks crap.

In my opinion, every opinion is valid as long as there is good justification behind it.

As Harry Hill would say. ''Isn't it funny when you start looking like your car''

 

[flakmunky]

I tend to not like stuff that has no purpose. The vents of fakery on the Aero kit are what I don't like about it - i.e. they look as if they are vents to cool the brakes but they aren't vents at all... Other than that (and if the black plastic inserts were colour coded) I do like the Aero kit and might have spec'd it on my car.

But saying all of that I have changed the grille on my FR for a Cupra one... So does that make me Barry?!

BTW - What purpose do light brows serve?

 

[phil3012]

I think it's good to be able to get peoples views both positive and negative.

For example somebody might be thinking about buying a Leon and considering the Aero kit. The oppinions on the kit on this fourm are mixed and to some extent reflects the oppinions of people in general.

That being the case the car with the kit could be difficult to sell but by seeing the negativity on the forum that person now has information to make their choise. If they love the kit they will still buy it but if they are more concerned about selling the car quickly in six months time for the best price and not losing so much money they may opt not to go for it.

The same applies to other extras, the iPod connector isn't great. People now have the information to make the decision as to whether or not its worth them going for it.

 

[traumapat]

ahhhh... its an escort

each to their own.

i really dont give 2 hoots if somebodys negative about my car. i love driving it far more than caring about what others think.

be proud to stand out... proves your unique

 

[flakmunky]

Thats a good point, Phil.

I think there is a fine line between what is considered cool and uncool... But as traumapat et al state it is personal taste.

I studied design at Uni and we were told by an insightful lecturer that all designers need to be slightly arrogant - if you are going to make alterations to your car for the world to see, you need to be too...

We were also taught about great architects, such as Le Corbusier, who considered surface decoration a meaningless travesty that distracted the eye from appreciating the true architectural form.

Perhaps the negativity is because the Leon is pretty out of the box and does not need surface decoration?!

 

[Watchin FC]

I like the look of the BTCC kit but wouldn't have one on my car as I wouldn't want the extra attention it would no doubt attract.

Quick question though, is the kit available in black and does anyone have any pics?.

 

[alx_chung]

I like the look of the BTCC kit but wouldn't have one on my car as I wouldn't want the extra attention it would no doubt attract.

Quick question though, is the kit available in black and does anyone have any pics?.

Yes the kit does come in black. When you order the kit all it has its the primer and you can get it painted any colour you want.
That JE Designs kit actually look quite nice on the Leon.
Alex

 

[si-mate]

I think if you put something in front of a wide audience you have to expect criticism.
It would be a dull place if everyone just nodded and agreed.

I do think that some people could have more tact and replace "that looks sh1t" with "not to my taste".

 

[leoncp11]

thanks for comments the point i was trying to get to is yes its a forum and yes people have opinions but say what you think but theres a minority who seem to always have to be rude about it people put threads on for general opnions not for getting a torrent of **** words and puke symbols chris

 

[leoncp11]

must end this as ive just had similar thread removed by the forum admin for "goodwill " reasons i guess this will be next just what i was talking about i guess they dont like the truth never mind thanks every one for input leon cp11