Hummer wave

[guruerror]

Originally Posted by 2010_5thgen

oh man....where to begin..... ok. i have a 07 H2 wi the chrome package. it came this was from hummer. i just bought 20" chrome wheels and im putting on 37" tires..... does this mean im not an enthusiast? i love this truck. ive had it over 3 years now and havent had any intuition to get rid of it. i am a true enthusiast. absolutely not. do i have to have black wheels to be an enthusiast just because you dont liek chrome? no...this is getting out of control. do i take my hummer off road? nope. never took it through a trail or anything. i bought the truck because i lve what it stands for. just because LeBron put 30's on his hummer, doesnt mean hes not an enthusiast. I cant stand the guy, but ill accept him as part of the hummer community. chrome or not...its a hummer and they all are accepted in the community. as stupid as it sounds, the color of the wheels has nothing to do with being an enthusiast. you guys are too wrapped up on "chrome wont get you home" and all this other BS. im not a fan of chrome on some cars. like my camaro. but i dont make fun of or tell someone that chrome on your car means your not an enthusiast......



rant over.....

WOW! Ok...

Perhaps I should start by clarifying my usage/definition of the term 'chromer.' In my opinion a chromer is anyone who goes out of their way to replace, coat, and cover as many accessories as they can on their truck with some form of plastic or metal chrome. I'm not referencing those of us that sport the stock chrome packages; hell, if I was, then I was a chromer for years while I rocked the chrome grill, brushguard, side-steps, and mirrors.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=chromer

Now, back to my response: By definition an enthusiast is simply a person who is filled with absorbing or controlling possession of the mind by any interest. Can a chromer be an enthusiast? Sure. Can a stocker? Sure. Hell, even that Corolla-owner can be a Hummer enthusiast. Anybody can...

I merely said, "chroming these trucks out, IMO, doesn't put the owner in the enthusiast category..." I'm not saying that it 'excludes' them from being an enthusiast; I just wouldn't automatically lump them into the category because I see they've spent a couple Gs to bling up their ride.

That said, I admit that I do use chrome as an 'indicator'...I have found, in my opinion and in my neck of the woods, that those who bear the loads of chrome tend to be enthusiastic only about being seen and noticed and would prolly be just as happy in a chromed out Navigator. In my experience they usually are not 'Hummer' enthusiasts (they just want some paparazzi)...hence the non-waving.
SIDE NOTE: I bet they'd wave at me if I was in that chromed out Gator.

In the end it's to each his own...this thread was just trying to dissect the possible motives behind the wavers and the wave-nots.

PS: But the chrome really won't get you home...well, unless you're stranded, then I guess it would reflect the spotlight from the search chopper better then some of the blacked out rigs.
...just POKING FUN! ...but seriously...

[2010_5thgen]

i understand what your meaning better now. i havent seen any hummers in my area like your describing. theres a few hummers with 20's, a few blacked out. not many lifted though. but i havent seen any hummers "blinged out". most people that i see with hummers, have a bit of class.

[guruerror]

Originally Posted by 2010_5thgen

...most people that i see with hummers, have a bit of class.

LOL...I wish that was the case around here. I'd like to see more 'class' or 'bad a55' and less Autozone-chrome.

[atomicgoofball]

are we all friends again here?


I think that chroming and modding a car/truck is fine as long as it is done in good taste, with quality, and with respect to the vehicle.

5thgen, you know what your doing and you know how to build your car the way you envision it. KUDOS to you bro! I do agree with GURU as far as the pep boy special cars, they just slap whatever they want on their cars and think they are gods gift to the roads!

How many times have i had these ricer civics drive recklessly to catch up to me in my supercharged Z to try and "Race" me, only to speed off like they are in the scene of fast and furious.

[guruerror]

Originally Posted by atomicgoofball

...fast and furious.

GB: Fess up...that IS your favorite movie, isn't it? I bet you've got the box set playing in a loop on the screen in your truck!

Just jokes...your Z is bad-a55, though (and very green)!

[atomicgoofball]

Originally Posted by guruerror

GB: Fess up...that IS your favorite movie, isn't it? I bet you've got the box set playing in a loop on the screen in your truck!

Just jokes...your Z is bad-a55, though (and very green)!

Hahahaha!!! You got me man! I used to watch them
To sleep! I'm guilty as charged

[zdawg8394]

goofball! oh my gawd your z is sick, watched you youtube vid. the exhaust note it ridiculously awesome!

[zdawg8394]

5thgen, my apologize for that, the guy above explained on behalf of both of us, sounds like you have put time into your rig and dont just say "chrome? yeah i have more room for that!" and slap another 20 square foot of it on.

im a big fan of chrome especially on 18 wheelers but it has to be done CLASSY!
i have seen some hummer with chrome that looks great, when i got mine it had chrome lighe bezels, chrome handle surrounds, and the other stock chroms package stuff. i made the dealer take off the handle surrounds and the chome vents beside the hood. it looked classy, its just no how i roll. we should have been a little more clear about what we meant. and around my town there are right many of those chrome everywhere hummers....

[StockStar]

Originally Posted by guruerror

Chroming these trucks out, IMO, doesn't put the owner in the enthusiast category...in MOST cases.

thank god we all have our own opinions

Originally Posted by guruerror

I'd like to see more 'class' or 'bad a55' and less Autozone-chrome.

well, offer up your American Express card and lend a hand to the "Chromers" Try suggesting that they do as you want them to do, or simply respect other people and their custom car ideas. If you define your Hummer as Classy, more power to you. We all respect that, but lighten up!!

There is alot more to be criticized(sp) in that post you made, but I go other stuff to do. My chrome wheels on the Benz has break dust build up. Later

[zdawg8394]

we all have our opinion as you stated, he is simply doing that. he isnt saying they cant do it, or trying to keep them from do it, he is stating that he doesnt like this and neither do it,

your in america. freedom of speech

[guruerror]

Originally Posted by StockStar

thank god we all have our own opinions

well, offer up your American Express card and lend a hand to the "Chromers" Try suggesting that they do as you want them to do, or simply respect other people and their custom car ideas. If you define your Hummer as Classy, more power to you. We all respect that, but lighten up!!

There is alot more to be criticized(sp) in that post you made, but I go other stuff to do. My chrome wheels on the Benz has break dust build up. Later

Still trying to pick a fight...how cute.

[StockStar]

Originally Posted by guruerror

Still trying to pick a fight...how cute.

No one wants to fight you, lighten upRelax...its only the internet..not that serious

[guruerror]

Originally Posted by StockStar

No one wants to fight you, lighten upRelax...its only the internet..not that serious

Dude, you really couldn't get much lighter than me. You're the one who seems to wanna be the den mother around here...policing everyone's statements.

Did you get your wheels clean?