Well i guess i'm going to be the one to defend David.
Yes he may not have made the most diplomatic entrance to aussiefrogs, yes he may seem not to take any advice, but again it's his car and if he wants to work hard and put alot of time, money and effort into it to make it something different, he's allowed to.
I'm not saying the way he's replied to you all is right, far from it, but i do think that he's probably pissed off having to read what others think, especially OZ pug owners that tend to cringe at the very thought of modifying a french car.
A few years ago it was daunting going to a PCCV meeting in a 405, the very few FWD pug owners in attendance were literally treated as outcasts by many of the other members, now things are different, with more FWD pugs, comes acceptance.
And in time it'll be the same with non-standard pugs.
I've had a hard time finding aftermarket parts for my pug, but slowly things are changing.
Some pug owners are even interested in finding out more about the car, the very same people that earlier didn't even want to acknowledge that it was a pug.
If there are more modded pugs out there it's not a bad thing, it'll attract a wider market, people that normally wouldn't even consider owning a french car will put it on their potential list.
But I too dont like seeing outrageous, over the top mods, but i dont think David's car is too outrageous compared to some of the *things* that come out of France and Belgium.
You all have a right to comment on David's car, afterall he's put pics of it on his website, that invites us to discuss it....and yes, I do like David's car.
I think the kit may be a bit wild but knowing the sort of qaulity of kits Esquiss Auto produce i think it's money well spent, it's not going to fall too easily.
David, the only thing i suggest is to do what you want with your car...but if you're going to post here maybe be a bit more reserved with what you say.
Afterall it's more of a community here and an outsider coming in with all guns blazing isn't going to get much support.
As i mentioned in one of my emails, the pug culture here is different.
Feel free to abuse me, afterall you too have the right to express your opinion.
Just dont take things personally if there's a disagreement, if it gets out of hand the thread will be closed.
Andreas
p.s the 110mph in the wet...i do hope that wasn't on a public road wink
pp.s just for the record, my rear spoiler has been wind tunnel tested...it was the BTCC Peugeot 405 team prototype
<small>[ 11 June 2002, 04:42 PM: Message edited by: Andreas ]</small>