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[omgcarsandengines]

Nice Cold Start V8 Ford Flathead Engines and Awesome Sound 2

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Eh so I’m bored and just want to go a WR filled rant so I’m just going to go on another talk about Whiterose undoubtedly going to be Canon because of all the factors and potential and stuff we seen

So feel free to read and comment and do whatever in regards to this but but i will let you know that if you approach my post and be negative or a troll, just going to ignore ya

Anyways, let’s begin with the rant by starting off with the most obvious part: Patterns/Soulmates

Starting off with this part, it’s relatively simple idea to get across when I say… There is a literal pattern that shows how all Partner ships are going to be canon and why it makes sense they would be canon. Which one of the strongest pieces that prove this point being the whole pattern of opposites attract that balance each other out.

Something that can be greatly seen with Ships like Bumblebly, Arkos, and Rennora, All canon partner ships.

And this is something that can especially be with Whiterose and with how Ruby and Weiss are practical opposites since the beginning but they greatly balance each other and greatly understand each other better than anyone.

They are Fire and Ice, the warmth and the cold, now with Vacuo and what we see with Ruby/the schnee family, The Hero and the Villain.

However, despite their differences or how opposite they are, we see how Ruby and Weiss balance each other out.With Ruby’s warm personality balancing out Weiss cold personality or how Weiss fighting style helps to balance out and support Ruby’s fighting style

And we see how well that balance helps the other out… and happens when Ruby and Weiss are unable to balance the other out

But another fact we should take note when it comes to the whole pattern is how, so far, all canon partner ships all seem to be soulmates and that can be heavily supported by how the partner selection ceremony from V1 seems to be based on soulmates with the whole idea behind being that Partners selection are left up fate/destiny.

Literally thrown into a forest and are meant to run into someone and make eye contact with them for them to be your partner for coming years, something that literally can be drawn out and seen as a thing for soulmates/a soulmate concept (heck, the eye contact stuff with is something I’m pretty sure I’ve seen a lot of soulmate Au’s or stories use).

But ultimately there are other factors and things that make the whole pattern very obvious or some stuff that just just describe the pattern and the whole soulmate stuff, but honestly that’s just going to lead me to figuring some other stuff and then talking and ranting more and more and not talking about the other points

So moving on, let’s now talk about Potential

Starting off, let me just go ahead and say that this is probably going to be a short point I’m going to talk and that it is essentially me just saying that out of all the ships for Ruby or Weiss, Whiterose is the one ship that really only has the potential/has the greatest amount of potential to be canon.

Why? Well that’s very simple, incredibly simple actually

Ruby and Weiss are the two people who greatly need to talk to each other and greatly need a heart to heart moment in RWBY. They are both practically tied to each other arc’s now due to stuff that happened back in V8 and V9 as well as now how quite literally, they are both the only people who can give the other what they are missing… what they need to be whole again.

They are tied in that, back in V9, they both failed each other and feel significant guilt over that failure for each other… and undoubtedly have a desire to try and be their for the other or do something to apologize/make up for that failure in V10 and beyond, much the same as a few other ships.

They are tied in that they are both the only person that can give what the other needs with Ruby being the one person who can/has already given Weiss a place she can call home again among team RWBY and Weiss is the only other character who can be the one who will always be by Ruby’s side and fill the missing void left by Summer and Penny, be the one to help put Ruby back together through being someone can make that promise to remain and to always believe in her no matter what.

And just overall, with what happened in V9 and all the connections and how Ruby was the only to notice Weiss pain about Atlas or Weiss was the one who truly understood what was wrong with Ruby and why she was hurting as badly as she was without telling anyone

It’s very clear as to why Whiterose will become canon from looking at how much potential they have and how their relationship will have a major role in V10

But another way is to look at how much growth their relationship has already gone through and easily determine through that growth the ship being canon

What exactly do I mean by we can tell WR is going to be canon just by looking at the growth of the relationship so far? Again, very simple

Much like every ship that is so far canon and so far every development, a major factor in each partner ship is how the characters within each ship causes the other to grow and change in different ways.

For example

With the Bees you have how Blake and Yang gradually help bring out the best in the other with Blake being more joyful and happy and Yang being more calmer and patient/less prone to anger, or how both Blake and Yang were able to help them to change and realize that they are worthy of love and not afraid of it

Or

With Arkos how Pyrrha helps to train and make Jaune not just a better fighter/leader but genuinely more strong willed and courageous, or how after Pyrrha’s death, while being the reason Jaune pursued such a path, being the one who ultimately managed to get Jaune to change and move on from the pain and sorrow and instead honor her memory then avenge

But how is that his all relevant to Whiterose and how they grow, well, it’s because Ruby and Weiss help each other to grow and change in that way as well

Ruby helps Weiss to change and become genuinely more warmer and more understanding and patient, to become less of a ice queen and rather someone who is far more supportive, inspiring, kinder, and warms

Weiss helps Ruby to change and become more of a better fighter/leader and to help her become more understanding and determined, to no longer be the anxious girl just starting beacon to the brave and strong huntress who stands up and manages to inspire the world to work together.

And we know this to be the case with how “one small act of kindness brings about marvelous change” or however the blacksmith puts it, we see that with Ruby and Weiss, and with all the other partners

We see that with how Weiss back in V1, with a single moment of kindness of showing that she believes in Ruby and sees she can be a great leader as well as a promise to be the best teammate

Help to change the two to become far better then ever and to grow in ways that are quite marvelous indeed

And we also don’t see just positive changes, we all some negative changes or pushes that causes thing to happen

With all ships and WR especially

Bees have the losing one another causing them to change both negatively and positively, Arkos has Jaune losing Pyrrha and pursuing revenge changing negatively first and then ending in a positive manner, Ren and Nora separating in V8 and being lost/confused on who they are and what they want in a negative sort of change til after they reunite and figure out what they want first

Ruby and Weiss change negatively in V9 and most likely a part of V10 for Weiss with how Ruby lacks Weiss as a major pillar of support and how she misunderstands Weiss words or what she is doing, causing her to break her mask finally and to let out all that she been bottling up/hiding away (though this does lead later to how Ruby learns she is just enough/she doesn’t have to be perfect). As for Weiss, we don’t fully see the effects yet and don’t see how much Weiss is going to negatively change from some events but due to JL part 2 and how Weiss character is… needless to say it’s probably going to be something

Either way, just from looking at Ruby and Weiss is growth, we can tell that they are incredibly important to each other and they are very special for each other.

But overall

There is many ways to see how Ruby and Weiss are incredibly special to each other and especially how Whiterose is undoubtedly going to become canon. Many things that can be pointed to and just a whole bunch of cute stuff

But overall, I hope you all enjoyed this little talk I did and had a good time reading it or whatever, I might make a part 2 in another couple of months for the heck of it because why not, it’s fun and it just something to do during the hiatus

Let me know your thoughts

[vic-sinclair-96]

What Cars Would All the Little Characters in The Amazing Digital Circus Drive?

Welcome! To the AMAZING DIGITAL car show? That's right! We're gonna profile all of the characters and figure out what each of them would drive, based on their personality and requirements.

Starting off with the most popular total irredeemable asshole, Jax!

Jax is the worst. He's brilliantly entertaining, but he really only cares about himself and entertaining himself. He needs a car that's driver-focused. Something fast enough to get into trouble, and fancy enough that he can feel better about himself driving it.

His modified BMW 328i coupe fits perfectly. It's the perfect combination of smug and wrathful that suits him. It's also lightly modified on larger wheels, basic "cold air" intake (the box said 10 horsepower!) and a crackle tune with a shitty exhaust. It pops and bangs along as he weaves through traffic, the turn signal stalk having never been touched once.

Next up! Our favorite ray of sunshine, Ragatha.

Ragatha is a sweetheart. Often, sickeningly so. She needs a car with as much preschool teacher-energy that she has.

Ragatha has a Kia Soul. She saw the hamster commercials on TV and thought they were adorable. When she walked into the dealership, the salesman's mouth watered at seeing an easy target. She pointed to the top of the line model right in the center of the dealer showroom and said "That one is adorable! can I have that one?". She then spent 3 hours in the dealership getting fleeced for every single optional extra the Kia salesperson could come up with.

Moving onto our resident bug collector, Kinger!

Kinger, despite not really being all there most of the time, is clearly very intelligent. He seems the most aware of the actual mechanical functions of the Digital Circus, and fans theorize that his "bug collecting" comes from being a QA tester before he got shlorped into the circus.

Kinger would absolutely drive a SAAB 9-5 Aero Wagon. Fun Fact! Back when SAAB actually existed, they had, statistically, the highest-educated drivers of any car brand. I actually work at a major university, and I still see a good dozen SAABs being driven by professors with more degrees than a thermostat.

My lovely dysphoric darling Zooble is next!

Zooble is a functionalist. They're observant and intelligent, but they feel unheard in the circus. Zooble needs a car that works hard for them. They value the utility of their vehicle above all else, and their car can often blend into the background unseen.

Zooble's Ford Ranger is perfect for them. It's an truck. It goes down the road, it has space in the back for objects and things. Rangers were rather disposable back in the day, but luckily they're quite repairable which makes up for it. Zooble has no problems getting their hands greasy when need be!

Unmasking to our next little character, Gangle!

Gangle loves Manga, she's an artist who's not very sure of herself. She likes Japanesey-things, which like, who doesn't? and we also know her old job as a shift manager! This means we know her budget, which is: low

Gangle likes her Nissan Micra because it's cute. She got it because it was cheap, and she keeps it because it's good on gas and surprisingly fun to drive! Low weight will do that to ya.

Finally getting to the big man himself, Caine! no relation to Abel.

Caine is larger than life. He needs a car just as insanely exaggerated as he is, something that has no basis in real-world practicality, but is just more. More engine, more bodywork, more flair, more everything.

The 1930 Cadillac V16 Phaeton is exactly that. It's 18 and a half feet long, has 8 headlights, two grilles, two spare tires, two entire dashboards! The rear seat passengers even have their own windshield they can flip up when the roof is down. Not to mention the incredible V16 engine means it has double the cylinders and double the size of an already very large V8. It also has an "awooga" horn which just feels right.

Finally! Last but never the least, our protagonist herself, Pomni!

Pomni is down to earth. She values things she can be sure of, and the Digital Circus really throws all of that off a cliff. She's also reasonably intelligent, emotionally and numerically. She would value a car that gets her from point A to point B, every single time while carrying whatever she needs to carry. Something she can rely on.

She'd drive a Toyota Corolla Hatchback. Dependable. Reliable. There when you need it, just like Pomni.

Thank you for tuning into another What Cars Would All the Little Characters Drive! Comment any suggestions for the next cartoon you'd like to see!

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I don't known if you noticed or not, but in the back ground of v7ep9, with the Rosegarden fumble scene, the pillars have what looks like roses and green stems going around them and I'm just like did they (CRWBY) plan this !?!?

I did notice!! Everything about that scene is so blatant, intentional, and in your face and... y'know what, I've been meaning to talk about this scene for forever. Now feels a good a time as any.

Reasons Why Rosegarden is Canon: #013 - The Fumble

I have to admit, this was the first scene that really made me realize that these two were being set up as more than just character foils. And the way it does that is by making this scene sooooo tropey. We've got them Speaking in Unison, Finishing Each Other's Sentences, all with the air of Sickening Sweethearts. Ruby's little run towards him making them almost completely collide? Her closed off body language and nervous giggles? The second jinx at the end? The way it ties into their respective arc(s) while also paralleling other ships?

Lets break it down piece by piece.

First, this scene represents a resolution of sorts to the conflict - or, in romance arc terms, "break up" - that was set up between them at the start of the volume. The disagreement over what to say to Ironwood about the Oz situation is something that Oscar doesn't agree with, but respects either way; prompting the two of them to spend much of the volume separate and distant from each other.

As CRWBY says in the V7 commentary, The Fumble is when they "finally start to regain trust in each other". This, as well as their interactions within it, stand perfectly well on their own. Especially how it talks about the themes of trust, truth, and fear that both their solo arcs brush up against often. It also reaffirms the mutual care that's been established within their relationship thus far.

Ruby has spread herself too thin with her responsibilities and is offering to go tell Ironwood the truth that she initially decided to keep from him... but she's needed in Mantle with the rest of her team. So Oscar, who as we've previously established, is well aware of the weight of responsibility Ruby carries as leader, offers to take over for her. While he didn't agree with her decision from the start, he did respect it and therefore has his own amount of blame in keeping the truth hidden. His actions in this scene tell Ruby that she doesn't have to carry it all alone. That her decisions are not solely hers to bare the weight of. Even reassures her when she double checks that he's okay with it. Look at the little thumbs up! He's got it, Ruby! No worries!!

But outside of how it works for their individual and shared arcs as a pair, it also follows an established pattern within how CRWBY writes their romances. This 'breach of trust/break up' arc is one that has been explored with both Bumbleby and Renora as well. With BB, it kicks off when Blake runs at the end of V3, followed by her and Yang at odds with each other throughout most of V6, before they regain trust after protecting each other against Adam.

With Renora, it's running tangentially to Rosegarden throughout the Atlas arc. Ren, not believing they should be huntsman or be carrying these responsibilities, follows Ironwood's orders to the letter, represses his feelings and gives his team the cold shoulder, etc... all while Nora is in complete disagreement with how he's handling it. But both Bumbleby and Renora have new conflicts and resolutions throughout V8 as well... and so does Rosegarden.

Ruby and Oscar don't end this scene working fully together. They split up, following the name of the episode. Oscar stays behind in Atlas (As Above) to talk to Ironwood, and Ruby goes down to Mantle (So Below). Only for the two to swap places by the end of the volume with Oscar falling to the crater, and Ruby getting picked up from Atlas. They separate again in V8 following the split of the other ships as well; Yang, Ren, Jaune, and Oscar split from Blake, Nora, Weiss, and Ruby, respectively. The narrative constantly separating them with intention.

When they do have another resolution with the (rudely interrupted) reunion hug in V8E10, it is once again in this same location: The Schnee Manor entryway. Which, if you look at the full scope, with its rose engraved pillars, is designed like the definition of a fairy tale ballroom.

This romantic setting having not just one, but two very important moments to their shared narrative, ties into a Chekov's gun that's been following them around since the beginning: the idea that fighting and dancing aren't so different.

Even their body language and poses have them set up as if they're asking the other to dance!!

During this scene, they're also framed between two open doorways. Doors framing Rosegarden is something I've mentioned a few times, but am still working on a full meta for. To explain it briefly, open doors within stories - especially RWBY's narrative - are often symbolic of a few things. New beginnings, transitions and change, but also opening up or vulnerability. In this scene, Ruby and Oscar end up coming to an agreement between two thresholds marking a mutual transition. And they do this by trusting each other, opening up to one another, and ultimately growing closer in the process.

Speaking of being on the same page, I also want to talk about how the other characters are framed here. (Disclaimer: this isn't meant to downplay other ships, it is just an objective observation.)

Within the scene proper, team JNR all leave before Ruby and Oscar arrive, but there is an Interesting Focus on the characters that pass them over. The first we see passing over Ruby's shoulder is Penny, the second one is Weiss, this time over Oscar's shoulder. Leaving the two behind...

But then the camera angle changes. When Ruby and Oscar say "we should tell Ironwood" in unison, they are overlapped by Yang and Blake. Ruby then asks "Guess we're on the same page, huh?" before it pans back to Oscar and shows Bumbleby crossing past them a second time, as he responds "Guess so".

Which tells us two things. First, that they're on the same page as each other, and second that they are also on the same page narratively as Bumbleby. And if that wasn't enough to really drive the idea home, they give us another parallel to them by the end of the scene when Ruby and Oscar jinx with each other again!!

Ruby is so excited that she actually jumps off the ground when she turns around to wish Oscar luck, they bid each other farewell before she gives him the finger guns (just like her big sis does to Blake in V9), and then Ruby leaves through the front door, giggling again. Which prompts Marrow to roll his eyes in exasperation at the cringey, overly romantic youth he's been forced to witness twice over now. Once here, and once with BB earlier in the volume.

The last thing I'll mention has less to do with analyzing the scene objectively and more about a little test a dear friend of mine ran. She took the clip of this scene and sent it to some friends that weren't familiar with RWBY, the ship, or either of the characters individually, and asked them the question: What do you think the dynamic is between these characters?

And every single person that was asked immediately agreed that there was either a crush situation going on or it was building to a potential romance arc.

So take that as you will. Love this scene with all my heart, and thanks for giving me an excuse to talk about it. 🥰

[special-agent-sass]

Running Back To You

Smut

Y/N revved the engine of her blue 1969 Dodge Challenger and floored the gas pedal, speeding down the open Montana highway. The powerful V8 Hemi roared as the landscape blurred past in a mix of browns, greens, and blues. This was her happy place, just her and the road.

It had been a year since she left DC, since she left him. After their blowout fight, she just couldn't stay there anymore, not with Gibbs. The tension between them had been building for months, both at work and in their secret relationship. She was too wild, too reckless for the stoic Marine. He wanted to tame her, and she refused to be caged.

So she came back home, back to Big Sky country where the wide open spaces matched the freedom in her soul. She started over, opened her own shop just like she always dreamed. Her days were filled with the sound of wrenches turning and classic engines rumbling back to life.

But some nights, when she lay alone in bed, she missed the warmth of Gibbs’ strong arms around her. She missed the feeling of his calloused hands gripping her hips as he took her hard against the basement wall. The way he commanded her with a simple “Y/N” in that gravelly voice.

She thought she could forget him, but a year later her heart still raced for Leroy Jethro Gibbs.

As she crossed into the town limits, Y/N sighed and slowed the Challenger to a more reasonable speed. She had a stop to make before heading home.

The familiar neon sign of the local dive bar glowed in the approaching dusk. She killed the engine and pocketed the keys before heading inside, the scent of stale beer and cigarettes welcoming her back.

She nodded at the bartender as she approached an empty stool at the end of the bar. Within minutes, a cold longneck was waiting for her. Y/N took a long pull and tried not to stare at the handsome cowboy chatting up the redhead a few stools down.

“Now what’s a pretty little lady like you doing in a place like this all alone?”

The cowboy slid onto the stool next to her, giving her a smile that was probably meant to be charming but just came across as sleazy.

“Just looking to enjoy my beer in peace,” Y/N said evenly, not giving him much attention.

But the cowboy wasn’t deterred that easily. He leaned in closer. “A woman like you oughta have a man to keep her company. Why don’t you let me buy you a drink and show you a good time?”

Y/N clenched her jaw, reigning in her temper. “No thanks,” she said sharply.

The man was persistent, though, reaching out to touch her arm. “Oh come on sugar, don’t be like tha—”

“The lady said no.”

A rough, familiar voice interrupted the cowboy’s slurred words. Y/N’s heart leaped as she looked up to see Gibbs standing behind the man, ice blue eyes flashing. The cowboy scowled but seemed to think better of arguing with the intimidating older man and tipped his hat to Y/N before departing.

“Didn’t need your help, I had it handled,” Y/N muttered, trying to ignore the way her body was already reacting to Gibbs’ close presence.

“I know you did,” Gibbs said, his eyes softening as he looked at her. “Just didn’t want to watch that ass paw at my woman any longer.”

Y/N swallowed hard at his words. They stared at each other for a long moment, the air electric between them.

“Wanna get out of here?” Gibbs asked gruffly.

Y/N nodded, tossing some bills on the bar before following him outside into the cool night air. They got into his truck, the old Ford rumbling to life and kicking up dust as they headed for her house on the edge of town.

As soon as they were inside, Gibbs pressed her up against the door, kissing her fiercely. Y/N moaned into his mouth, feeling like she could finally breathe again after so long without him.

“Missed you, Y/N,” Gibbs growled against her neck as he sucked a mark into her skin. “Couldn’t stop thinking about you, about this.”

He squeezed her ass to emphasize his point and Y/N gasped. “Jethro,” she whimpered, already so wet for him.

Gibbs smirked, manhandling her toward the bedroom. “Gonna remind you who you belong to, baby girl. I need my Y/N back.”

They tumbled into bed together, relearning each other’s bodies with eager mouths and roving hands. He kissed every inch of inked skin, paying special attention to the secret spots that made her moan his name. When Gibbs finally sank into her tight heat, Y/N cried out his name, overwhelmed by how right it felt to be in his arms again. There was no slow build this time - the need to claim her was primal, urgent.

“So perfect for me, baby,” he praised, setting a relentless pace. She clasped him tight, meeting every thrust and urging him on. The bite of her nails and the sinful roll of her hips pushed him right to the edge. He wanted to watch her fall first.

“Come on, baby. Cum for me,” he commanded, driving into her sweet spot until she shattered with a sharp cry. The pulses of her release triggered his own and he followed her over, burying his face in her neck as ecstasy crashed through him.

Later, nestled against Gibbs’ strong chest, Y/N traced random shapes on his chest.

“Missed you too, Jet,” she whispered. “As wild as I am, I’m still yours. Only ever wanted to be yours.”

Gibbs pressed a kiss to her hair, holding her close. “I know, baby. We’ll figure this out, together. I love you, Y/N.”

“Love you too.” Y/N tilted her head up for a soft kiss, heart full and racing, always racing, for Leroy Jethro Gibbs.

[genimas]

How I think changes are represented regarding team RWBY, JNPR, STRQ

Fair warning: This post is loooong

Team RWBY- Outfit's colour pallets

Volume 2 outfits won't be in here cause I think that's a whole different problem

Ruby Rose

-Beacon Arc: Red and Black, this is the start, nothing much to say

-Mistral Arc- Atlas Arc: Add white, her mother colour, this may be because she start to follow her footsteps, do what her mother did, because she believes her mother is the perfect Huntress she needs to becomes

-Prediction: In Volume 10 she will have less white?

Weiss Schnee

-Beacon Arc- The Schnee's colour is white- it represents snow, ice, cold- and her outfit has cold blue, she got away from the coldness of her family, the ice is slowly melt

-Volume 4-5: The blue is now dominate the white, I also think this blue is...bluer than the Beacon Arc's blue, the impact her friends had left on her is so strong the ice still continue to melt even when she's back home even though it's dull and lifeless but BUT

-Volume 6: I never notice this detail until I started to think about all of this. The RED scalf, she didn't have it in Vol.4-5 because she was at home, she was under Jaques' thump again Whitley is too every time we see him he still not refuse Jaquess no red no RED on him. At the start of Vol.6 she's backs with her friends, her teammates HER FAMILY. Wow that made me kinda emotional, anyway enough rambling

-Atlas Arc: Even if she's back 'house' she's still with her real family so she still has that red on her and the blue now is more like ocean too

Blake Belladonna

-Beacon Arc: White, black and a hint of purple. At this point in time her dominant colour is black because she still in her 'From Shadow' phase *wink wink*

-Mistral Arc: This is a, kinda, special situation. Noticeably, Blake adds purple- her Aura colour- to the outfit, still not sure what this means though. But that not all, before Blake had the black to cover the white part of her outfit, but now it's the opposite, you can say she is wrapped in purity.

-Atlas Arc: Another thing to consider is the black on her outfit slowly shift into dark purple/violet-> she slowly step out of the shadow and become her real self. So the black-ish/purple-ish, maybe the black is the White Fang and after Blake's arc in Vol.4-5 it now wraps around her with the white?

Yang Xiao Long

-Beacon Arc: This is a bit hard; Yang colours, as this post points out, are brassy yellow (most likely her hair), orche, brown and black. Here's the problem, her palette doesn't change at all except in Vol.4

-Volume 4: She still has all the colour but is wrapped in grey (Mercury's colour, maybe) and if I'm right, gold can be dissolved by mercury, so that's how her defeated state is represent. Note: when she gets back on her feets, the jacket is gone

-Volume 5- Atlas Arc: The only thing I can say about her changes is that she's no longer the thrill seeker she was at Beacon and has more practical outfit choice

Team JNPR- Weapons

Jaune Arc

-Beacon Arc: Crocea Mors-The hand down weapon of his family, as he's trying to become the warior like those before him

-Mistral Arc: The shield+Pyrrha's crown thingy. The weapon is now more him, and it represent his growth at Beacon but consider himself unimportant

-Volume 7-8: Atlas upgrade. Less that destructive 'I'm not important' thought, more mature as a fight and a leader

-Volume 9: 3 words- the Ever After (and maybe also V8 final)

Pyrrha Nikos

Miló and Akoúo̱

Nora Valkyrie

-Pre-RWBY: A wooden hammer

-Beacon Arc- Atlas Arc: Magnhild-She is no longer that scared little girl back at S but a bubbly enthusiastic pink lightning 'still little' girl but with low self-esteem problem. Interestingly, no Atlas upgrade cuz her arc, changes, growth happen in V8 so

-Prediction: weapon upgrade for Nora in V10

Lie Ren

Pre-RWBY: His father dagger

Beacon Arc-Mistral: StormFlower-No longer the boy who stand by, he now actively helping people but also have problem with suppressing his feeling

Atlas Arc: Atlas upgrade. Ren has changed after his arc in V5, learn to express his emotion more yay [V9 Epilogue] and now he's one who try to keep the team together, good for him

Team STRQ- Outfit

Now is the part where I speculate the most

When we heard story about Summer and every time Ruby remebered her, she wears [pic.1] but when the tree showed Ruby the real Summer that is not perfect she wears [pic.2]

Qrow tried to be better in V7 and to signify that growth, he got outfit upgrade

Tai and Raven hadn't have their outfit changed, but those are what we saw throughout the course of the show

✨Speculation time✨ this kinda stupid so take this with a grain of salt someone pointed put that Raven's arm guards are similar to Summer's, so what if at Beacon one of them had a significant growth and that was a gift from the other *shrug*. Qrow's old outfit had a similar neck to that of Taiyang👀 no one else like that, maybe(?). I think those who changed are more likely the Branwens, yeah

[bestworstcase]

something interesting that popped into my head re: maiden talk. objectively between winter, weiss, and jaune, winter is the one most committed to atlas the nation; her line to ironwood, "I have never wavered in fighting the enemies of this kingdom, and I won't start now" has always stood out to me and I find it... interesting. Winter has the winter maiden powers and is probably the most high-ranking Atlas official to survive the fall. Raven, in committing to her tribe, places herself squarely in Mistral. Cinder steals Amber's powers in Vale, a country historically against Atlas (notably in the Great War), therefore aligning with her own sentiments. I doubt there is actually anything to this, but it feels like more reason to believe the Summer maiden will be in and associated with Vacuo. also as I rewatch the ironwood fight, he says that he never expected Winter to betray him... I have to wonder if he groomed Winter into joining the Atlesian military, or planted the seed in her mind, thinking that if he could mold someone into the lieutenant he needed that he'd never have to worry because he would have been totally responsible for them. (as in, taught them everything and shaped their morals and scruples). we know that as head of atlas he is the headmaster of the atlas academy but what better way to make sure that your protege never gets any "ideas" by picking someone who is isolated and desperate to escape, who wants to be cared for and about by someone and especially someone like him? if they never go to the academy they won't have the distraction of "friends" and "teams" and "allegiances." this could in part explain why her sword and rapier (?) are like ironwood's bfg and due process- she modelled them after him. also of course must be mentioned that when James realized Winter had inherited the maiden powers, he says that the destiny he chose for her had arrived. he must have known that it means penny is dead, but that doesn't matter to him at all. i think that's part of why winter is so pissed when she says "you chose nothing. this was a gift." she has to grieve her friend and a man who stands before her claiming he feels betrayed doesn't even seem surprised or sad about the death.

…hm yeah. throws that on the "gillian asturias is the summer maiden" pile

the WOR episode on huntsmen implies this pretty overtly, as ozpin notes that atlas academy has been under increasing scrutiny for "indoctrinating" its students into the military and pressuring graduates to enlist as special operatives, and…

ironwood also personally invites weiss to enroll at atlas in V4, and he knows jacques personally--prior to the fall of beacon it's implied they were political allies even, so he certainly knows what kind of person jacques is and how he treats his children. and then the way he talks to the kids when he gives them their licenses in V7 implies an expectation of personal loyalty--he needs huntsmen he can trust at his side.

i think he probably saw it as himself opening doors and taking a personal interest in promising students, much as ozpin does--bc ironwood very much does view himself as ozpin's most important lieutenant and natural successor, based on his unilateral actions after the fall--without necessarily recognizing (or caring) how manipulative and exploitative this sort of behavior is. but 100%, absolutely he was surprised by winter's "betrayal" because he thought she was his perfect protégé, never realizing she could still think for herself.

the funny thing is, projecting absolute obedience and deference while keeping her true thoughts and feelings behind a faultless mask is almost certainly a survival skill winter learned to protect herself from jacques, and she slips seamlessly into doing that the instant ironwood begins to make choices she disagrees with.

ditto her decisions in V8: winter sees ironwood murder a councilman in cold blood, going past "martial law" all the way to "military coup," and she sees the ace-ops brace up and fall in line. so what does she do? quietly stays put and starts doing what she can to sabotage him. she lets JYR go, then--upon realizing that they must have been the ones to blow up the whale, and thus probably survived--immediately turns around and declares they're going back to ironwood, no searching for the hostages, they'll tell him something else blew up the whale in person. jumping in to "arrest" marrow before ironwood shot him wasn't the moment winter "came to her senses"--that happened when she saw ironwood shoot sleet. it was just the moment when she saw she could do more good by leaving than by staying to mitigate ironwood's excesses. & i would bet anything that is exactly how winter was with her siblings when they were children: appeasing jacques and presenting as the perfect obedient child, and using the relative freedom that gave her to make things easier for her siblings in small, quiet ways.

ironwood just never noticed that he'd burned through all of winter's trust and all the chances she was willing to give him.

as for his reaction to penny's death: another moment i think about fucking constantly is this:

the way her focus goes right to penny's sword. the pause before she responds "sir?" to ironwood's greeting because she's so caught up in her worry for penny. (watts being… watts, and silently gloating at her because he can tell how bothered she is. framed between ironwood and harriet, who don't see penny as anything but a weapon to get under control.)

there's a reason winter is such a storm of feelings when she lets JYR go to try to save their friend, and the reason is she's terrified and angry and disgusted by whatever ironwood did to penny while she was being fitted into that brace, unable to intervene or protest.

so a day later, when penny dies and ironwood shrugs? it's not just that he's indifferent. ironwood is directly responsible for penny's death--he made the devil's bargain with watts, he authorized that virus, he is the reason penny was forced to leave her robotic body behind, he made penny vulnerable to cinder--and winter knows that.

[westdallasgang]

W.D. recalls his first robbery with Bonnie and Clyde that also resulted in murder:

 "I know now it was a fool thing to do, but then it seemed sort of big to be out with two famous outlaws. I reckoned Clyde took me along because he had knowed me before and figured he could count on me. It must have been two o'clock Christmas morning when we checked into a tourist court at Temple. They slept on the bed. I had a pallet on the floor. Next morning, I changed two tires on that Ford Clyde had. Clyde really banked on them Fords. They was the fastest and the best, and he knew how to drive them with one foot in the gas tank all the time. We went into town and stopped around the corner from a grocery store. Clyde handed me an old .41-caliber thumb buster and told me, 'Take this, boy, and stand watch while I get us some spending money.' Later, I found out that gun wouldn't shoot because there was two broken bullets stuck inside the chamber. I had to punch them out with a stick.

I stood outside the store while Clyde went in. Bonnie was waiting in the car around the corner. After he got the money, we walked away toward Bonnie. Now, the blocks in them days was longer than they are now; and before we got halfway back to the car, Clyde stopped alongside a Model A roadster that had the keys in it. I don't know if he'd seen something over his shoulder that spooked him or what. But he told me, 'Get in that car, boy, and start it.' I jumped to it. But it was a cold day and the car wouldn't start. Clyde got impatient. He told me to slip over and he'd do it. I scooted over. About then an old man and an old woman run over to the roadster and began yelling, 'That's my boy's car! Get out!' Then another woman run up and began making a big fuss. All the time, Clyde was trying to get it started. He told them to stand back and they wouldn't get hurt. Then the guy who owned it run up. Clyde pointed his pistol and yelled, 'Get back, man, or I'll kill you.' That man was Doyle Johnson, I learned later. He came on up to the car and reached through the roadster's isinglass window curtains and got Clyde by the throat and tried to choke him. Clyde hollered, 'Stop, man, or I'll kill you.' Johnson didn't move, and Clyde done what he had threatened. About then he got the car started and we whipped around the corner to where Bonnie was waiting. We piled into her car and lit a shuck out of town. It all seemed pointless then as to why Clyde wanted that car. I've thought about it since, and I figure he must have wanted the laws to think we was in Johnson's car. Of course, he didn't have no way of knowing he was gonna have to kill Johnson. We headed out of town toward Waco. A mile or two down the road, Clyde pulled over and said, 'Boy, shinny up that pole and cut them phone wires. We don't want no calls ahead.' I done it and we went on. As I look back, cutting them phone wires was slick. That was about all you had to do to cut off the law in them days. There wasn't no two-way radio hookups like now; and when a police used them long-distance phone wires to call the next town, it run up expenses. Them was hard times and even towns didn't have much to spend. There wasn't as many laws then, either, and they just couldn't catch up with Clyde in them V8 Fords he drove. Ted Hinton and Bob Alcorn, the Dallas lawmen I come to know a year later, told me Clyde was about the best driver in the world. They said them Fords and Clyde's driving was what kept him and Bonnie free them two years. Hell, I knowed that. I rode with him. He had me drive some when he was tired, but Clyde stayed behind the' wheel when the heat was close. He believed in a nonstop jump in territory—sometimes as much as 1000 miles—whenever it got hot behind. He and Bonnie didn't intend to ever be taken alive. They was hell-bent on running till the end, and they knowed there was only one end for them.

Clyde was pushing that Ford for all it was worth toward Waco when Bonnie said, 'What you gonna do, honey? You can't go back to Dallas now. That man's shot and probably dead.' He was, too, we found out later. 'Hell, I know that. He can't go back, either,' Clyde said, nodding at me. 'You know that, don't you, boy? You can't go home. You got murder on you, just like me. You can't go home.' He was right. They was supposed to take me home to Dallas that Christmas Day. He had promised that, but I couldn't go home after Doyle Johnson got killed. I had murder on me, just like Clyde said. I was an outlaw, too, now, so I stayed with them. The robbing and the killing never stopped, and neither did we. I run with Clyde and Bonnie for more than eight months. That was all I could stand. I left them up in Mississippi and hitchhiked back to Texas. The law caught me in Houston. My running was over. " — W.D. Jones, Playboy Magazine interview, November of 1968

[snap-oversteer]

I saw your v6 drift v8 rodimus and I gotta know your opinion on what their earth alt modes would be, make/model-wise

v6 ls swapped s15 drift because i really think the s15 suits drift perfectly and the ls is small enough to fuel my short drift propaganda. drift's toy is a combination between the s15 and mitsubishi fto, and theres like that poster of ahm drift with an s15 and i dont wanna take that car away from him so lets imagine he was engine swapped lmfao. the other v6 i like in the vq35de and you know how that one sounds like cold start. totally not biased because of the 350z or whatever nuh uh

people are gonna pelt tomatoes at me but i really think roddy would be a ferrari testarossa. i have this other hc that basically said roddy is that type of guy who would misshift into reverse while doing 5th and blow up his trans/engine. yeah. yeah. ITS NOT REALLY possible to do that in a testarossa since the reverse gear is really far away from 5th but lets pretend lmaoooo. in my head he's like. countach styling on a testarossa. you get me? you get me. @calculatesguilt planted this idea in my head u gotta blame him bro not me

the other option for roddy is. the '73 de tomaso pantera. not a lot of people know about this car but it sounds heavenly and i really think-

do u see my vision anon. tell me u see my vision anon

[stormclawponyrises]

felt like rewatching the mad max series of films, given its been like 10 years since i watched the first 3, and several years since the 4th. While I was a bit too young to really understand everything that was happening when I first watched the first 3 they're a big source of nostalgia to me.

Something about the production and the way its so familiar in its aussieness, even though it was made decades before i was born.

So here's some thoughts on the first Mad Max film (1979) (obviously the film's like 40+ years old I'm gonna spoil it I don't care):

The film's got a good hook to start us off, a simple car-chase to get the ball rolling, and a good avenue for some character and plot setup. It's interesting to me how Max is set up as a character- he's not properly introduced until 9 minutes in, he's presented in a more mysterious light to the other characters (before being introduced his identity is obscured, setting up that he's important without even telling us who he is), and when Nightrider realises Max is after him, his entire tone of being the cool Nightrider having fun and escaping prison completely shifts to a man who knows death is coming for him.

Still, for the first half of the film there's very little focus on Max specifically, other than a scene or two with his wife. Most of the focus ends up being on Goose, who is even set up as an incredibly important character. We finally get more focus on Max after Goose's accident: he's in tune with his mental health for one (surprised me a lot if I'll be honest), scared to be like the men who ruined his friend's future. This serves as great setup for him becoming "Mad" Max, which was interesting to see!

The scenes with his wife Jessie throughout the film show them as a couple who truly love and adore each other- they enjoy being together and talking. Their feelings are genuine. They even try signing their feelings to each other which is such a cute and silly detail, even if the signs aren't proper ASL or Auslan (based on my research at least- I do not know either sign language).

So when Jessie and their son die, it hits that much harder. Because we've seen over and over a true depiction of love and kinship between these people in such a short time, and its completely torn apart. We don't even see them get hit, just the implication. So the suspense when Max runs up and we get even the tiniest glimpse of the body and the music builds up, we get that emotional intensity that establishes Max's madness developing in the next few scenes.

Pretty consistently, even while mad and interrogating, Max is a fairly soft-spoken and calm man. He's cold - one of the things he said he was afraid of becoming after Goose's accident. You can see rage on his face in multiple scenes, but he's still so quiet and blunt. It makes him far more unsettling and intense as a character.

The only thing I don't like that much about the film is how suddenly it ends, because Max's rampage feels so short. A lot of the bikers were dealt with offscreen or forgotten about, so it feels like there's something missing. At the very least though, the film answers its own question. Max is mad. Why? This is why. It's a good film and a fun taste of 70s Aus but I feel like if it didn't have any sequels it wouldn't have lasted that long in people's memory. With the abrupt ending I'm glad there's something more in the series I can watch.

Fun things about the film that I've heard (truth may vary) or that I just happened to find personally interesting:

The scene where Max ties a man to a car spilling gasoline with handcuffs and tells him to saw off his leg (or he'll explode) apparently inspired the Saw franchise.

V8s have always been pretty big in Australia. V8s are popular long-distance vehicles, which some see as a necessity in Australia, especially with the long distances (not so bad now in the 2020s, but Australia is still bloody fucking big!!!!!!!). I remember my dad watching the V8 Supercars racing on the weekends, he's also attended races throughout the years and even did some racing when he was younger, so hearing that the Pursuit Special (the car Nightrider was driving and that Max takes after Jessie and the child die) was a V8 perked my ears right up.

Jessie actually has some sense of self-preservation! Even though she dies she still actually tries to survive when she's put in danger. The only really stupid thing she seemed to do was trying to run right before she got hit, and that can easily be put down to panic causing intelligence to go out the window- and the fact that there wasn't really a clear way for her to survive there (so you can't really blame her for trying, even if I feel staying with the van would've had better results).

The son isn't named. "Sprog" is slang. No I don't know why and I haven't heard people use it personally. But it's not his name.

I know very little about the actual production of Mad Max, other than that it was filmed in a lot of locations I've been to. It obviously looks different now though! If you're interested in the production there are documentaries for the Mad Max films and some reviews I've seen from Mr Sunday Movies' "Caravan of Garbage" youtube series on the films that go into some detail about the production. I'm sure there's plenty others too.

[glitterandmoondustofficial]

So I’m actually going to use my blog as a blog! I’m going to track my days to note my stress and mood, and also track what I’m eating for my dietitian. This can be completely ignored! This is for my benefit only.

Alarm went off at 6:40 but slept until 6:50.

Fairly normal routine in the morning. Got up, fed KitKat, brushed teeth and hair, got dressed. Went outside to do my morning barn chores and saw the chickens were free roaming which is not great during the night.

Got yelled at by the sheep because they hate being in the stall compared to the horse trailer.

Drove to work while listening to a playlist my roommate and I made together. I got three Hozier songs and a Sleep Token song on the drive so that was great! I’m taking that as a good sign.

This was what I packed for breakfast. I drink V8 energy drinks because I gave up coffee. It’s about to be two months without it. I wanted to try sheep’s milk yogurt but it’s far too sour for me unfortunately. It made me lose my appetite so all I ended up eating was the V8.

And I also set these up. They were an early birthday gift.

Started listening to this playlist while I started working in my cubicle.

Checked my application status for the new position and it was very confusing so I really hope that they’ll contact me and at least tell me I didn’t get the job /:.

Have to work harder this week because my coworker is out and I’m in charge of her responsibilities. Yuck.

My horoscope for the day (it’s just for fun).

Snack time consisted of a cheese stick and a handful of freeze dried coconut milk covered in chocolate.

Here’s what I look like today. Bangs are not banging since I didn’t blow dry them yesterday. Also had to pull hay out of hair as per usual lol.

Lunch consisted of vegetarian ramen, green grapes, and sugar free sparkling “water.” Ate half of the ramen and all of the grapes.

Spent the rest of my shift before leaving for therapy filling out my spreadsheets and then checking on the status of my application. I hope they at least interview me 🙏🏼

Therapy was good. I was able to properly vent about everything that’s bothering me. I got home around 5:00 where I had a snack of popcorn and some chocolate. Also my package came in that had the bulk unscented soap and reusable dispensers in it.

Decided to have a meal while waiting for my roommates to come home. I had strawberries, pretzels, caramel popcorn, and a sandwich that was cold smoked salmon, spinach, spicy mayo, and everything bagel seasoning (since I’m out of furikake), on toasted sour dough bread 🥖. Ate everything!!

Sitting outside while the sheep graze. It’s a nice cool day so sitting in the sun is very pleasant. The sheep grazed for a few hours while I sat in the sun. I also changed their water for the second time today since Princess won’t drink her water unless it’s changed that often and filled their hay bag. I fed them their pellets by hand to reduce choking risk and then put them up for the night.

After putting the sheep up I watered the garden. The garden is looking so happy and I’m really glad all that effort I’ve put into it is paying off. I’ll have to buy mulch soon but luckily it’s not a terribly expensive thing. All the sprouts are looking so good.

After the garden was watered I did the dishes. Then I took half of my vitamins. I took a shower and then blow dried and rolled my bangs so that they actually look decent tomorrow. I tried these cannabis seed oil eye gel things that were given to me as a gift to relieve stress and I guess they’re nice? Brushed and glossed my teeth and put on my night cream. Put my laundry away while KitKat ate his dinner.

Here’s my tarot draw of the day.

King of Wands. A good card when I’m trying to move up in the company.

This is actually my favorite deck. I bought her on clearance and she brings a positive attitude to my life when I desperately need it.

At 9:30 I’ll take my meds and the other half of my vitamins and then hopefully fall asleep quickly.

Stress level: 6/10

Interest in eating: 3/10

Exhaustion: 7/10

[omgcarsandengines]

Crazy COLD STARTING UP FORD FLATHED V8 Engines and Cool Sound

[malice-death]

RWBY Song Analysis: Winter vs. The Path to Isolation

Now I know what some of you are probably thinking, "The Path to Isolation is a Weiss Schnee song and has nothing to do with her sister.

But after looking at the deleted V9 epilogue, I can clearly see that this song can work for V7-V9 Winter.

And here's the reason why.

To start it off, Winter's return in Volume 7 was something that I couldn't wait to see, considering she is one of my favorite characters.

Winter as a whole is a very serious character, trying her hardest to keep up with the people around her, and make sure no one sees any sort of weakness, or disloyalty to Ironwood and the whole of Atlas.

Now when push came to shove during the volumes, She had to make choices she wasn't proud of nor dejected the orders in certain areas.

Even worse was probably all the deaths caused by the things around them.

Back of course this is about how V10 Winter suits "The Path to Isolation" now.

"It starts with the unexpected loss of something dear."

Already got one notch on the board. At the very end of V8, Winter witnessed the loss of her dear sister, Weiss.

"The warmth that comforted and cradled. Just disappears."

This one can pertain to Penny in a way, another person she lost, who physically disappeared, someone who sought to make sure she knew her life was valued.

"And in its place, there's nothing, just than endless empty hole."

Winter clearly shows how she felt in the deleted animatic, speaking on a more negative value, and really doesn't know how to cope properly with the grief she is feeling."

"The light that showed the way is gone and darkness takes control."

This one goes to Winter talking Ruby in a way, considering to everyone who came because of her video, but since she is dad, Winter doesn't think she can believe in such a voice, allowing the darkness in her heart take control.

"Bitterness and anger, are quick to fill the void."

"The path of isolation is littered with the dreams that lay destroyed."

While studying the song, this line alone was harder to think about, cause in the original context of thinking about Wiess, you can clearly see where this fits into her story.

But Winter's I had to rewatch a lot of the series to see where such things could take place in V10 potentially.

In the end I decided that this was talking about the hope that Winter could've felt after defeating Ironwood, and "saving" Atlas/Mantle, but because of how the cards were dealt, those thoughts could be ruined.

"The cold seems to grow in my soul, its consuming me."

"Confused and I'm losing myself in the storm."

This one goes out to fighting physically and for fighting emotionally.

Winter spent a long time forgetting about how she felt about the things around her, always just following orders. But when everything happened, when everyone fell, and with Ironwood dead, she has no choice but to face the things that she never considered before.

"Growing jaded, being pushed, I'm unraveling."

"Can't find myself when I'm constantly pushed to conform."

Before Weiss was suffering at her father's whim and will, it was Winter who had that heiress seat, who was being pushed around to make sure she always followed through on everything.

Think about how she speaks, how the solider grows cold when she knew that she could have others standing there beside her.

"Enemies surround me, but the worst appear as friends."

"Liars and pretenders, only seek to reach their ends."

Winter has known many people, but Ironwood was someone she trusted, someone she knew for the longest time, but to see him falter to see him make orders that she couldn't approve of morally, was breaking her, making her remember all the things she probably to get away from such ideals.

And when you're in the military its harder to know friend from foe.

"Everything is breaking, right before my eyes."

"Looking in the mirror, I see someone that I don't recognize."

When Penny died, and Winter became the Winter Maiden, she didn't get a real chance at goodbye, just like when Weiss fell, she didn't get a proper chance at goodbye.

So, while she stands in the back breaking into pieces, the person, the maiden she sees every time she wakes up wasn't the person she wanted to know or see.

It was still that hard to remember who she was in the end.

"The joy my heart use to know is eluding me."

"Removed and the one thing I feel is alone."

"Smile's faded, and I'm spinning and sinking. I'm weakening."

This one brings us to the V9 epilogue, and how broken and alone Winter is. She stands away from her mother and Qrow, and even when she stands around anyone else, she seems to be at a distance.

"Frozen in solitude, loneliness chills to the bone."

"Memories escaping me, as my heart begins to drain."

"Scars that cover wounds, can't hide the self-inflicted pain."

To be honest, I was thinking that Winter must hide her own scars that she got over the years. And the fact that she decides that she doesn't want everyone back.

She believes that they aren't going to come back.

"Everything my mind wants, in conflict with my heart."

"Fighting back surrender, but every day I'm falling more apart."

Winter as a solider and a sister, and friend as well, but in the world she was born and trained in, she wasn't thinking about those things.

Her mind thinks in orders, while her heart thinks in feelings.

It's one of those things that almost never add up in certain types of military trained induvials.

I was the same sort of way for the first few months in my training.

It can take a lot of time to ease back into your heart.

"Mirror what's this thing that I see?"

"Who is staring back at me?" "A stranger to my heart has filled my mind."

This one goes to Penny and Winter, considering that when a maiden dies a bit of their spirit goes into their next host. Not to process or make a new person, but to give them new perspective on things that they never thought of before.

"Mirror"

"Help Me"

"Who Am I?"

Winter is not Snow White, she is the mirror, the thing that Weiss relied on.

And whose to say that the mirror never quesitoned themselves?" In the end sadly, until V10 comes out all of this is pure speculation.

But personally its my way to celebrate the end of V9, and the hopes of a new Volume on the horizon.

Until next time.

Thank you for reading.

And thank you, my dear Winter Maiden.

[vividracing]

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The Top 5 Cars to Build

So you are looking to start a project car and dive head first into this wild world of car culture. You got some money from graduating high school or college, or maybe your divorce settlement was on your side, or hey, maybe a dead relative came through and hooked you up with some extra cash. So what is the ideal car to start your journey with? Your dream car might be a Lamborghini Huracan but let’s be honest, Grandma Ethel didn’t save that much bread…

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Picking a car to be your first Project Car no matter the stage of life is a big one. Some cars are easier to mod than others, some car groups are cooler to hang with than others, and of course what your budget is to do a build. Whether you are paying cash money or financing, these are my opinions of the Top 5 Best First Cars to Build. Here are the rules. Car must be under $40K. Manual transmission preferred. Less than 60,000 miles. Turbo or NA, RWD or AWD but if it’s cool FWD is ok. Coupe is better than sedan. If any of these cars trigger you, feel free and comment why. Lets Jump In!

  Kicking it off with Number 5… Almost everyone’s first Project Car has been a Honda Civic. The Honda Civic is a staple in this mod culture. Going back to the late 90’s the Honda Civic was the car that made this import car world. From the car show builds, to enthusiasts pushing the limits at the drag strip, to those pesky black EJ1 Civics Toretto was driving, the Civic was THE car to have. Up until recently, the Honda Civic was an NA engine and though you could find no shortage of built engines with aftermarket turbo kits, mods usually consisted of an intake and exhaust. But now the Honda Civic game is changed featuring a 1.5L turbo with a 6speed manual transmission. The 2022 and up Civic SI is the one to get with 200 horsepower stock. But what makes this such a great car to mod is the turbocharged engine. Throwing basic mods at the car like a catback exhaust from MA Performance or Remark, air intake and intercooler upgrade from PRL, and even a tune with the KTuner device can yield you massive gains near 50 horsepower. And the costs to do this is not crazy. The Civic SI also looks killer when lowered on a nice set of coilovers like BC Racing or springs such as Tein and paired with a good set of wheels. Wheels like Volk Racing or Advans are synonymous with the Honda Civic. But at a used price of around $30,000, if you dont want to blow your full budget on wheels, you might want to check out some good fitments from Konig, Kansei, or even Enkei. At the end of the day a $40K budget will have you sitting nicely in one of the best sport compact cars ever to be made.

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At Number 4 we have what would be the domestic brother of the previous car and that is the Ford Mustang GT. Tell me you didnt know someone in high school or college that use to mob a Mustang around hard like a dude in a Gallardo entering Cars and Coffee… The S550 Mustang GT was the 6th generation Mustang between 2015-2023. Coming with a 5.0L V8 Coyote engine, it was available with 435hp and later models 460hp. Now if we can get past the online stigma of Mustang owners, this really is a great first platform for new Project Car owners. An early model with around 50,000 miles might run you $30K. Available in a manual transmission, the rear wheel drive car is a blast to drive. Unlike earlier years, these new Mustang GT cars featured independent rear suspension. Modding the car not only brings out the incredible sound of the V8, but bolt-on big power is easy. It might take you outside a total $40K budget, but bolting on a supercharger kit from the likes of Magnuson, Whipple, or ProCharger will send you past the 700HP mark. But if you want to crawl before you walk, the basics such as a cold air intake from Corsa, throttle body from BBK, and some headers from the likes of Kooks or Stainless Works really do the trick. But don’t forget that amazing V8 sound comes from a good Catback exhaust like AWE offers. Getting 500 horsepower in combination with a good HP Tuners ecu tune is simple. Lets be honest though, a lowered S550 on some great coilovers from companies like BC Racing, Fortune Auto, or Godspeed really looks good! There is no shortage of wheel fitments to run on the Mustang GT whether it be a set of 19 inch or 20 inch or if you want to go balls out and do a dragpack. Wheels are really affordable and drastically change the look with setups from Forgestar, Ferrada, or even their RTR line. You might grumble and say why the fuck did you pick a mustang, but lowkey… you considered it too!

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Number 3 is going to give you a good combo of luxury and performance. One of the most popular and powerful engine platforms to build has been the B58 found in the BMW 340/440i. This turbocharged, straight 6 cylinder engine came with 322 horsepower and 330 lb/ft of torque. Available as an F30 LCI model from 2015-2019, it superceed the popular N55 335I platform. The BMW obviously has many perks but with potential issues. First off is the technology of the car. The interior is really the only thing to be concerned about when looking for these vehicles used. The amount of stuff that could go wrong with the idrive system and electronics could send you on a goose chase. But a good condition 340i will make you feel like you are rolling high with its sporty seats and BMW badge. You might be able to find this vehicle in a manual transmission, most are the 8 speed dual clutch. But what makes this car so desired for around $25K is the B58 platform. A basic stage 1 ECU tune will gain you near 100 wheel horsepower on race gas and plenty of power on regular pump gas. For simplicity adding a plug and play tuner from JB4 or VR Tuned will get you nearly 100 horsepower and allow you to run basic bolt on parts for even more performance. Common upgrades to these cars include running a short ram intake to help feed more air to the turbocharger. Chargepipes which help flow more air between the intercooler and the throttlebody, an intercooler for those doing a Stage 2 and above, full catback exhaust system as the factory is very restrictive, and for those really getting crazy, an e85 conversion. The B58 has endless possibilities with some of these fully built vehicles having upwards of 1000 horsepower! You can definitely build a corporate slave sleeper or outfit the car with some suspension to sit lower and handle better such as coilovers by KW or ST Suspensions or springs by H&R. Of course wheels are a huge hit with making these 3 series stand out. To stay in our budget and not blow it with a set of BBS Wheels, other options out there include Avant Garde, Vorsteiner, Titan7, HRE FlowForm. This is number 3 but really could be the number 1 pick!

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Number 2 – If the Honda Civic was the most popular first car for everyone in the 90s and 2000s, than its historical cousin is definitely the Volkswagen Golf. Much like the Civic, the Golf has a long history of being an incredible car to modify, track, and show off. I mean BBS wheels made some of their first wheels for the Golf! But many many years later we have been given a variant from Volkswagen that rivals cars like the Subaru STI, the Civic Type R, the GR corolla, and that is the Golf R! From 2014 to 2017 the Golf R was produced coming with 292 horsepower paired with a 6speed manual transmission or a DSG Dual Clutch. It is also one of the only cars so far in our video that is all wheel drive. As its know in Europe as a “Hot Hatch”, the iconic Golf brand has a massive tuner following. With legendary parts manufactures such as Neuspeed and APR Tuned producing everything under the sun to mod these vehicles, the Volkswagen platform is a hotbed for tuners. Finding a MK7 Golf R in decent condition will cost you about $25K and with how much is available out there to mod these, that $15K to the $40K target price puts a lot on the table. Getting more power out of the 2.0L turbocharged engine is childs play for these tuners. A standard Stage 1 tune can yield nearly 100 horsepower when on E85 and a very safe 50 horsepower on standard pump fuel. But start adding in some of the normal upgrades such as an air intake from APR or CTS Turbo and expect to hear that turbo make some incredible sounds under acceleration. Like any air to air turbocharged vehicle, upgrading the intercooler system with high flow charge pipes to feed the compressor inlet and throttle body allows the turbo to perform at maximum efficiency. Of course a bigger intercooler from the likes of Wagner Tuning or Mishimoto really help overall performance. But non of the power can be reached without getting that exhaust gas out with a new catback exhaust system. Not to mention these cars sound extremely dumb with their restricted exhausts. There are so many great exhausts that really open the 2.0T into racecar mode. A full valvetronic exhaust from Armytrix will let you rip the streets in loud mode while you sneak through the neighborhood in quiet mode at the press of a button. But lets not forget how the Golf had its identity born with wheels. The wheel game is crazy for the Volkswagen world. Everything from 3pc deep lips to 1pc retro designs is available. Fifteen52 has taken the world of WRC rally to a street style that has become popular and affordable. Where full fledge custom BC Racing or ESR wheels can really bring peoples jaws to the floor. The Golf R is a great car to begin your Project vehicle journey with.

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But now its time for the Number 1 Project Car to get should you choose to jump into this crazy, addicting world of modifying your vehicle… And it is… The Subaru WRX STI! In my heart of hearts this is the car that revolutionized the import industry from just Civic owners to a world of rally, drag, and road racing. The STI arrived in the USA in 2004 being much anticipated after the release of the WRX. With other countries having the STI variant for years previous, this was the car to own once available. For nostaglia, I would personally go with a 2007 STI having owned one of these brand new. But in this case, I am going with the VA body style. With its factory big brakes, all wheel drive, and stock 305 horsepower from the 2.0L turbo EJ257, this car is some of the most fun you will have shifting the 6speed manual transmission. Finding these used is not hard around $20-$25K. But you want to find one that has not been overly molested. Bred for rally and accels on the road course, these are easy to make power and handle better. Get a better stance out of the car by lowering it with some Fortune Auto or Tein Coilovers. These cars are known to push so its a good idea to put on a stiffer rear sway bar with beefier end links to enhance oversteer. And if you want to keep that chassis flat, add a set of Cusco front and rear strut braces. Wheels are everything on this car. The most common is a marriage with a set of Volk Racing wheels. But again, whats your budget. If TE37s are to much, check out the JDM sister GramLights. Of course with the huge success of Ken Block Gymkhana videos, a set of Fifteen52 or Rotiform wheels will do the trick. But when it comes to power, you can take 2 paths. The first path will most likely lead you to rebuilding the engine. Becareful Chat, these engines are capable to make some serious power, but require some expensive internal upgrades. Go with the basics. Get that crazy boxer engine sound with a solid catback exhaust system from Invidia. Thrown on a good cold air intake and silicone turbo inlet pipe from the likes of Perrin Performance. Upgrade that intercooler to a larger Top Mount or an front mount. But dont forget to do the tuning. Safe reliable tuning is the key. The staple in this game is from Cobb Tuning. Their OTS maps will get you the power you need. If you find some extra dollars sitting around, check out some crazy carbon fiber upgrades from Seibon or go full crazy with Varis, Zerosports, or Chargespeed. 

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If you stuck through this list, than you are serious in what your first or next project car should be. Any of these vehicles can make for a great experience into the car culture. Find a good vehicle and make it your own. Need those parts to start modding, of course hit up the Vivid Racing store here. If you think any of these are wrong or you have a better idea, help the world learn and comment what you would build below.

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Welcome, fellow car enthusiasts and curious minds! Today, we embark on a thrilling journey into the intricate world of car parts. Now, don’t worry—this isn't your typical dry and dusty car manual. Instead, we’re taking a pit stop at Humor Town, because learning about car parts should be as fun as a Sunday drive with the top down. So, buckle up, adjust those mirrors, and let’s hit the road!

1. The Engine: Heart of Your Vehicle

First up, we have the engine—often referred to as the heart of your car. Without it, your car would be as useful as a chocolate teapot. Engines come in all shapes and sizes, from the humble four-cylinder to the roaring V8. But what's most important is keeping it in tip-top shape. Regular oil changes, anyone? Engines, like a good cup of tea, need the right ingredients to function properly. Fuel, air, and a little spark work together to create the power that propels your vehicle. And let’s not forget about the cooling system, because nobody wants an overheated engine throwing a tantrum on the motorway. Now, if your engine starts making noises that sound like a gorilla playing the drums, it's time to call in the experts. Trust us, ignoring strange sounds is a shortcut to the Land of Costly Repairs. - Over 1.5 Million Car Parts in Stock. Delivery in 1 -3 Days in Europe & U.K. Car, Motorcycle & Van Parts & Accessories. Search Part Here Porsche Parts Car Tyres -

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2. Tires: The Unsung Heroes

Ah, the tires—often overlooked but oh-so-essential. These rubbery friends are the only thing between your car and the cold, hard pavement. Without them, you'd be going nowhere fast, unless you enjoy the art of stationary travel. Tires come in different types, from all-season wonders to winter warriors. Choosing the right tires for your vehicle and driving conditions is akin to choosing the right shoes for a marathon. After all, nobody wants to run a race in flip-flops, right? Don't forget about tire maintenance! Regularly checking tire pressure and tread depth can save you from unexpected blowouts and improve fuel efficiency. Plus, it gives you an excuse to pretend you're in the pit crew at a Formula 1 race. - Shop for Tyres with Fitting -

3. Brakes: Stopping Power at Your Fingertips

Next, we have the brakes—your trusty sidekicks in the battle against speed. Whether you're cruising through the countryside or navigating the urban jungle, brakes ensure you stop when you need to. Think of them as your car’s parachute, ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. Brakes come in two main flavors: disc and drum. Disc brakes are like the fancy, new-age yoga instructors of the brake world, while drum brakes are the reliable, old-school gym teachers. Both have their merits, but keeping them in good working order is crucial for safety. If your brakes start squealing louder than a banshee at a rock concert, it's time to schedule a check-up. Your ears (and wallet) will thank you.

4. Suspension: Smooth Riding Ahead

Ever wondered why your ride feels like a bouncy castle on wheels? Enter the suspension system, the unsung hero of smooth driving. This complex network of springs, shocks, and struts keeps your ride as comfy as a Sunday afternoon nap. Your suspension system absorbs the bumps and bruises of the road, ensuring your journey is as smooth as a well-buttered crumpet. But, like all good things, it requires a little TLC. Regular inspections can prevent costly repairs down the road. And remember, if your car starts bouncing around like a pogo stick, it might be time to give your suspension some much-needed attention. After all, nobody wants to feel like they’re in a perpetual roller coaster.

5. Transmission: The Gear-Shifting Maestro

Now, let's talk about the transmission—the maestro conducting the symphony of gears in your car. Whether you prefer the classic manual transmission or the modern automatic, this component ensures power is delivered smoothly to the wheels. Transmissions, much like a good cup of coffee, need regular servicing to keep them running smoothly. Transmission fluid, in particular, is the lifeblood that keeps everything moving without a hitch. So, don't forget to check and change it as needed. If your transmission starts slipping or your gears grind like they're auditioning for a metal band, it's time to consult a professional. Trust us, ignoring these signs is like ignoring a fire alarm—never a good idea.

6. Exhaust System: Whispering Sweet Nothings

Ah, the exhaust system, the unsung poet of your vehicle. Its job is to whisk away harmful gases while keeping noise levels in check. Think of it as the silencer that keeps your car from sounding like a herd of angry elephants. Your exhaust system also plays a crucial role in emissions control, ensuring your car stays eco-friendly. Regular inspections can catch issues before they escalate, saving you money and possibly a failed emissions test. And remember, a loud exhaust might make you feel like a race car driver, but it could be a sign of trouble. So, unless you enjoy shouting over engine noise, it's best to keep things quiet and efficient.

7. Battery: The Power Source

Next on our list is the battery—the powerhouse that gets your engine roaring to life. Without it, you’d be left with a beautiful, albeit stationary, metal sculpture. Batteries store electrical energy, providing the spark needed to start your engine and power your car’s electronics. Car batteries, much like a good romance, require care and attention. Regularly checking for corrosion and ensuring a tight connection can prolong its life. And remember, leaving your lights on overnight is a surefire way to wake up to a dead battery. If your battery struggles to start your engine, it might be time for a replacement. After all, nobody wants to be stranded in a car park with a vehicle that refuses to budge.

8. Cooling System: Keeping It Chill

The cooling system is the unsung hero that prevents your engine from throwing a fiery tantrum. Comprising the radiator, coolant, and a series of hoses, it ensures your engine stays at the perfect temperature. Regularly checking coolant levels and inspecting hoses for leaks can prevent overheating and costly repairs. After all, nobody wants to be stuck on the side of the road with steam billowing from their bonnet. If your temperature gauge starts creeping into the red zone, it's time to pull over and let things cool down. Remember, a hot engine is like a hot-headed friend—it needs to chill before you can continue. 9. Electrical System: The Bright Sparks Your car's electrical system is a complex network of wires and circuits powering everything from your headlights to your heated seats. It's like the nervous system of your car, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Regular inspections can catch issues like blown fuses or faulty wiring before they become major headaches. And remember, if your car's electronics start behaving like they’re possessed, it might be time to call in an auto electrician. After all, nobody wants their headlights flickering like a disco ball on the motorway. 10. Interior and Exterior: The Finishing Touches Last but not least, we have the interior and exterior of your vehicle—the aesthetic elements that make your car uniquely yours. From the plush seats to the sleek paint job, these components add style and comfort to your ride. Regular cleaning and maintenance can keep your car looking as fresh as the day you drove it off the lot. And remember, a clean car is a happy car, so don't forget to give it a little TLC now and then. Whether you're adding a new air freshener or investing in a custom paint job, these finishing touches ensure your car is as stylish as it is functional. Conclusion: Keep Your Car Running Smoothly And there you have it, folks—a whirlwind tour of the essential car parts that keep your vehicle running smoothly. From the engine to the interior, each component plays a vital role in ensuring your ride is safe, efficient, and oh-so-enjoyable. Remember, regular maintenance and a little humor can go a long way in keeping your car in tip-top shape. So, the next time you pop the hood, take a moment to appreciate the intricate dance of parts working together to get you where you need to go. Happy motoring!

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