How Much is Too Much?

[chrisj]

I know it depends on everyone's preference, but I think having some constraint when modding the exterior is in order for several reasons. My first thought are a-holes who just wanna mess up something else someone has. My second thought is cops. While I want my car to be "somewhat" unique, I don't want it to have a target on its back either.

I got a wing, window tint, a few new emblems, new wheels, Vent Visors, and am getting some fogs. It's still a black Yaris, and while it does look good and gets looks from people, it's not SO different that it becomes a nuisance...for me.

I looked at wraps, graphics, body kits, and other wild stuff for my car, and while I could afford to say "do it", I decided not to, because of safety factors in snow country where I live and those reasons mentioned above.

As far as graphics go, I think of those on the car like the tats on my arms. If I get a scratch or gash, that's gonna f*ck up my tats, man! Something else to worry about. (No, I would not be as concerned about my arm falling off or anything).

I guess it all depends also on where you live. I live in a small town, and there are no other Yari's that look like mine, even like it is now. Maybe in larger towns you could blend in a bit more, and while I know it ain't "cool" to blend in, I also don't want to have yet another thing on my mind...my car.