Catagory BLing/ Non Bling

[KenP]

Originally Posted by HummBob

I AM DONE with the Chrome, again, I never wanted to OVERDUE it (though I just got my skid plate back from Brite Lee-looks AMAZING), but I'm not installing it til next spring (i bought a 2nd one to polish, the original is still on)!

I have alot of blingers PM'ing me telling me I have to add the Billet Chrome Rear Vents, but I think for me it's TOO MUCH!

DO NOT get the Vents. Not that my opinion matters, but I HATE those things!!!

[HummBob]

Originally Posted by KenP

DO NOT get the Vents. Not that my opinion matters, but I HATE those things!!!

Me TOO!!!

[H2Finally]

At the end of the day, it is your truck, and you should be able to do whatever pleases you.

I enjoy changing the look of my truck every few weeks (or days ) -- and by NOT limiting myself to "oh, it's gotta be BLACK" or "gotta be BLING", I enjoy more freedom, fun, and pleasure from this absolutely-like-nothing-else vehicle!

[Alan06SUT]

Originally Posted by PhilD

In that case a lot of "blacked" out trucks would be bling

There is no real benefit to powder coating rims etc, except appearance. They are no more practical than regular rims, less so in fact, as it gets scratched off and needs to be touched up. Rattle canning is definitely more practical, but still a touch of the same.


Changing out chrome door handles etc just shows you were a blinger and bowed to peer pressure

Mine is an adventure and the only factory bling were the mirrors. Dorr handles were black. Also the black wheels help hide brake dust and reduce glare to other wheelers who may be blinded by chrome wheels while trying to spot, etc. , so are functional!

[Boss Hoss]

I agree with Alan about the bling....but there is nothing wrong with it. The H2 is a beast and it should remain that way and not pavementized with rubberbands...but it could use a little beauty.

Beauty AND the beast(all in one):

[johndjmix1]

To put street tires and 22's on a vehicle that comes with a front reciever hitch, an advanced 4 wheel drive system and a locking rear diff is just silly.

Lets go put some spinners and chrome on a Cat 797B (http://equipmentlisting.com/cat/797b.jpg) for those who have never seen one.

--John

[Boss Hoss]

Originally Posted by PhilD

Fixed

Looks good, just need to get rid of those mother-in-law steps

Agreed...of course they come off when i wheel(which seems to be never). I would like to have the new le set up with steps integrated into the rocker bars. I also need to ditch the 35in Procomps for 37in toyo mts.

[ROX]

I don't understand why everyone thinks bling scratches if you go off road. I think it holds up well, if it's not the plastic stick on stuff. Yes, there is such a thing as too much, but everyone has their own agenda with their car. Spray painting it black, UGH! pleaze!

I have a friend that has a black H2 that was trying to change out all the plastic black with black bling, or whatever you call it. The first time he had it detailed, the pressure washer blew it to bits. The black coating started to peel off. Since then, he's changed to chrome. He didn't really want to, but since SMA is out of business, the dealer was trying to take care of him and replace his stuff under warranty. My husband was telling me that the coating wasn't the right thickness. I guess there's a fine line to getting that stuff to stay on properly, and since SMA went belly up no one ever got around to making the coating stick on properly. (please feel free to disagree if you know otherwise)

I guess we'll see the BLING machines in action on the Rubicon tomorrow!
H2Finally and H2Rocks conduct bling research in the wilderness in Northern California! At least they'll know where to land the helicopter... It's good to feel needed.

BTW, the lady in the parking lot tonight said she saw all of us pull in, but really liked the ones with all the chrome!

[HummBob]

H2Finally & H2Rocks...Do Blingers Proud at Rubicon.

I'd come, but my rig can't even make it over a curb!!

[timgco]

Originally Posted by HummBob

H2Finally & H2Rocks...Do Blingers Proud at Rubicon.

I'd come, but my rig can't even make it over a curb!!

Just put your stock tires on and it will go everywhere. When finished, out the blingers back on.

[GLBLWARMR]

Originally Posted by HummBob

H2Finally & H2Rocks...Do Blingers Proud at Rubicon.

I'd come, but my rig can't even make it over a curb!!

Good for them. Good to see someone is representing us blingers.

I'd go too but the fording capabilities would need to be improved before I could drive the beast from HI out there.