Every now and then I see a great conversion or mod project ruined by one or two flaws, that if removed would result in a near-perfect and beautifully done job.
Take for example this American Silvia/240SX convertible conversion, that although only in the major build stages, looks as if it will turn out to be one great bit of gear once completed.
I trawled further down the post to see if I the owner had posted any more pictures of the finished product and I spotted the picture below. Have a look at it and see if you can figure out exactly what you’re looking at before you scroll down and read what it actually is.
In case you haven’t already deduced what the clear dildo-type object this sadly maladjusted individual has attached to his gearshift knob, then let me fill you in: It’s a freaking LED bubble shift knob, which once lit up when the car is on, will make the inside of this poor souls vehicle resemble an overly-camp gay nightclub in Amsterdam.
I had quite a bit of respect initially for what he was trying to do, as although it has been done before, the whole package he was trying to achieve was not something you see on a regular basis. I mean really, how many Sil-80 widebody convertibles have you ever seen roll down your street? None I’ll bet.
To be honest, the almost vomit-inducing shift lever ruined it for me. Totally and utterly. But it is his car, he’s free to put whatever shiny, glittery, flashing mumbo-jumbo on it that he likes.
There is one saving grace for him though – he’s an American. You can’t really blame him since he hails from a nation that bought us WWE wrestling, fast-food and Ridin’ Dirty by Chamillionaire. Not exactly stuff you’d place in the ‘class and taste’ basket. Their saving grace is that they did bring us Jessica Alba, Family Guy and of course, the iPod.
But I have to say, this car is definitely not JDM.
If you wanna check out the forum post, click here to see it in all its glory.
- Leon.
Whoah, hang on Leon, if anything those dildo-shifters are pure, unadulterated JDM.
It isn’t even the most dildonic you can get! I remember watching an Option Video where Dai and co. took a ride in some Boso kid’s car, and his clear acrylic shifter was nearly tall enough to touch the rear view mirror!
Sure, they look weird and I’d never want one in my car, but you gotta give the American 240SX guy some kudos for being so in tune with even the most obscure of JDM trends.
I don’t know about pure, unadulterated JDM, but I have seen the immense crystalline phallic objects you’re talking about, but most of the one’s I’ve laid my peepers on have been in Decotora trucks or decked out neon-infused Hiaces and the like…see with them it fits. Here? Not so much.
Maybe I was being a little hasty with my tongue though…or should that be my key-fingers? I’m not so sure…
They’re pretty bizarre, aren’t they? Most of the ones I’ve seen have been in crazy bosozoku cars, and the first time I saw one I could’ve sworn it was an actual sex toy.
I’m gunna file this one away under “W” for Weird, along with this Hello Kitty rectal thermometer
Dear God…is there anything that hasn’t been tainted by Hello Kitty?