rat look like the vw people

Kam B · 03-09-2008, 04:42 PM

Has any one seen this utter pap/crap? can any one bring up some pics of examples?

I went to a vw show on sunday and i swear try as much as i did i couldnt understand the culture or what was going on. There was jazz music playing on in the background which made me un-esay and 90% of the cars were entered in the show and shine

i hope it dont catch on with fords. Its a fukin joke !!

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TIFF · 03-09-2008, 05:00 PM

I like the "Rat Look"........i think it is very much a VW thing

Rab · 03-09-2008, 05:02 PM

Some examples of this totally stupid VW thing......

Looks utter pish if you ask me...... VW people should spend a bit more time working out how to get more power out the engines then they wouldn't need to fuck about trying to out do each other with stupid styling ideas

Luca · 03-09-2008, 05:02 PM

Its awesome if done properly - il take some shots of the vdub buses at the garage near me who speicalise in them.

Neil@FastFord · 03-09-2008, 05:05 PM

Mick Rodgers......Rat look Cortina that is silly fast on the quarter mile!

jb fletch · 03-09-2008, 05:06 PM

WTF ??

That Golf has been like that & around for years !!

Always wondered what was the point & why hadn't it fallen apart yet ??

Us Fords should have a head start on the rusty crappy look over vw's tho !!

But still miles behind Fiat !!

jb

lead_foot · 03-09-2008, 05:11 PM

rat in purpose is shit

Rat though (ab)use is cool.

OldDan · 03-09-2008, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultimate sleeper

There was jazz music playing on in the background which made me un-esay

PMSL.

Kam B · 03-09-2008, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YoungDan

PMSL.

exactly!!

there was one mk3 golf, it was slammed on the deck like its suspension collapsed, it had a rusty bonnet a roof rack with a some coca cola tin on it and some selotape down the sides, on the rear number plate it had real playing cards stuck to it WTF

Do they do this because they aint got a clue on how to drive cars and modify engines? they had g60's there that had a chip and pulley done on it and people were fainting over it, vr6's with schreck or schrick bits on it and it was the best car in the world. there more to tell but il just puzzle you all - they are all in to this 'see we how we roll' shit and making westside hand gestures u can just picture the caps leaning to one side and baggy jeans round their ankles

i felt un-easy, im suprised dizzie rascal didnt turn up.

Do you think, fords will get to this stage? i hope not!

BRIGSPORT · 03-09-2008, 05:52 PM

Should be called scrap look imo.

indycos · 03-09-2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultimate sleeper

exactly!!

there was one mk3 golf, it was slammed on the deck like its suspension collapsed, it had a rusty bonnet a roof rack with a some coca cola tin on it and some selotape down the sides, on the rear number plate it had real playing cards stuck to it WTF

Do they do this because they aint got a clue on how to drive cars and modify engines? they had g60's there that had a chip and pulley done on it and people were fainting over it, vr6's with schreck or schrick bits on it and it was the best car in the world. there more to tell but il just puzzle you all - they are all in to this 'see we how we roll' shit and making westside hand gestures u can just picture the caps leaning to one side and baggy jeans round their ankles

i felt un-easy, im suprised dizzie rascal didnt turn up.

Do you think, fords will get to this stage? i hope not!

funny shit

Rhys · 03-09-2008, 05:55 PM

I think its great! Most of the cars will be in VERY good mechanical condition, but will just have service rust on the pannels.

Rab · 03-09-2008, 05:56 PM

In Glasgow, rat is slang for the lady pleasure entrance.

So basically, as far as I can tell, rat look = looking like a fanny.

Which I agree with.

B16JUS · 03-09-2008, 05:57 PM

there is a old mk1 golf like that made all rusty look but has a 20v turbo audi s3 engine in it and is very very very rapid !

J

smerth54 · 03-09-2008, 05:58 PM

were trying 2 get away from rust and escape it its totally stupid in my view, its the dub seen trying to be different again when any one can make it all they have to do is kick there cars in and its the rat look

lozi · 03-09-2008, 05:59 PM

heres a thread from a while ago about this, got quite a few pics on it

http://passionford.com/forum/showthr...light=rat+look

Kam B · 03-09-2008, 06:02 PM

that sums up vw culture for me perfectly

smerth54 · 03-09-2008, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultimate sleeper

that sums up vw culture for me perfectly

spot on utter crap

FasterFords · 03-09-2008, 06:05 PM

Tramp look for the car world.

Why would you want a car that looks like it should be scrapped ?

Rab · 03-09-2008, 06:05 PM

Woooooooooooo

loads of rat look cars in this pic!!

smerth54 · 03-09-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rab

Woooooooooooo

loads of rat look cars in this pic!!

Homer. · 03-09-2008, 06:22 PM

Rat look originates from early muscle car and hit rod culture in America, then copied by the VW lads, I am a fan of most of the VW culture, looking around any nice dub's and there are loads of very subtle touches that are always very impressive.

Ryan_3 · 03-09-2008, 06:29 PM

like shitting on the bonnet?

jeans43 · 03-09-2008, 06:31 PM

what is this "rat look" all about? what is the goal behind it all? Could anyone explain it to me please.

smerth54 · 03-09-2008, 06:35 PM

make you car looks a shitty as possible

jeans43 · 03-09-2008, 06:37 PM

thats the impression i was getin lol well i think there doing a gr8 job

lookin w*nk to me tho lol

RichieST · 03-09-2008, 06:38 PM

I remember seeing a pic of this geezer's car a while back, most of the roof had been caved in by a building collapsing on it after an earthquake, he had it repainted and had custom windows fitted, then drove it, it looked pretty good!

smerth54 · 03-09-2008, 06:41 PM

i spose tho the more they make there cars rusty the less vw's there will b when mot time comes round lol

RS-Dave · 03-09-2008, 06:46 PM

Don't get the rat look myself. Just another word for rust bucket

jeans43 · 03-09-2008, 06:49 PM

aye away of gloraphyin something worth nothing.

ben_frst · 03-09-2008, 06:50 PM

i have a rat look fiat cinquecento

yes its beat too fu*k

Homer. · 03-09-2008, 06:50 PM

Rat rods were to show that the cars were built to be driven and not be a show car. They took there examples to the extreme over very rusty rod with only the bare essentials required for them to be driven, sort of we don't care what our cars look like we built them to enjoy them and drive them, Its just moved on since then with people building them as the like the "rat" look.

_DAN_ · 03-09-2008, 07:29 PM

Some people have no idea...

mark s · 03-09-2008, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _DAN_

Some people have no idea...

And some do!!

Homer. · 03-09-2008, 07:56 PM

Very nice mark

GTechR · 03-09-2008, 08:10 PM

We've had the rat look for ages local to me, but it was always a bike thing with us, and as someone else mentioned it was all about speed, we used to call em Rat racers, things like old Z900's tuned to fuk really good brakes/tyres etc, but looking like they'd been stood in a shed for 10 years...

Rat cars should pretty much be the same thing, tuned to fuk but looking like they've just been dug out of a farm barn.

I love Dub's, and some Rat Dubs can look cool, but the whole Rust n Slammed look, I just dont get that.

DanW@FastFord · 03-09-2008, 08:18 PM

It's one of those things that you either get, or don't - A kind of 'automotive Marmite'. Personally, I appreciate the time and effort put into any car to achieve a look. And I kinda like the self effacing nature of rat cars - Those in the know know that it's likely they're packing some serious heat, but those that aren't in the know don't matter.

If it's used as an excuse for a shit car, then it's shit, but if it's done for a purpose then I can appreciate it.

It's personal choice - some Rat lovers may mock the OCD nature of the concours scene, or the eternal optimism of the tuned Cosworth driver! Each to their own, and if it keeps them 'in' with their peers then what's the harm?

Variety is indeed the spice of life.

Charlie Chalk · 03-09-2008, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _DAN_

Some people have no idea...

+1

cossiecrew · 03-09-2008, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TIFF

I like the "Rat Look"........i think it is very much a VW thing

+1

Coldo · 03-09-2008, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk

+1

Sorry, but that first one looks fucking shit. Whats the point?

Second one is almost cool though. Would look better with a decent paintjob however.

Rat look is ok on some cars, but ive seen a pic of a MK5 golf, with rusty panels?? wtf man, what are these people thinking.

03-09-2008, 05:00 PM	#2
TIFF Chasing Radders Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: WARWICK Posts: 36,438 Rep Power: 45	I like the "Rat Look"........i think it is very much a VW thing __________________ BMW E39 530D SPORT.............. REMAPPED TO 230BHP AND 500NM TORQUE........

03-09-2008, 05:02 PM	#3
Rab Fucking superstar........ Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Argyll.... It's lonely... Posts: 12,583 Rep Power: 20	Some examples of this totally stupid VW thing...... Looks utter pish if you ask me...... VW people should spend a bit more time working out how to get more power out the engines then they wouldn't need to fuck about trying to out do each other with stupid styling ideas __________________

03-09-2008, 05:02 PM	#4
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03-09-2008, 05:05 PM	#5
Neil@FastFord PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oldham + Fast Ford Posts: 4,670 Rep Power: 12	Mick Rodgers......Rat look Cortina that is silly fast on the quarter mile! __________________ www.fastfordmag.co.uk Team SHAKE N' BAKE I know what naked girls look like, in real life!

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jb fletch MAD Carbon Cossie Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: May 2004 Location: South London Posts: 2,902 Rep Power: 10	WTF ?? That Golf has been like that & around for years !! Always wondered what was the point & why hadn't it fallen apart yet ?? Us Fords should have a head start on the rusty crappy look over vw's tho !! But still miles behind Fiat !! jb __________________ Edited by Webteam Love me or hate me, it's still an obsession. 13.03 @ 119mph (pod) without 4th gear !! Doh !! The CarbonCossie's a Streetdancer !! Surrey Groups Achilles heel 1165kg & falling !! www.carbondelight.co.uk for ALL your cabon needs !! M3 Resto thread-http://www.passionford.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=259232

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lead_foot is awesome Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chesham, Bucks Posts: 4,816 Rep Power: 11	rat in purpose is shit Rat though (ab)use is cool. __________________ PS3 I.D = Lead_foot84

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BRIGSPORT UNAUTHORISED DEVELOPMENTS Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,966 Rep Power: 10	Should be called scrap look imo. __________________ FRIDGE MEN DO IT IN THE COLD http://passionford.com/forum/restora...k-car-wrc.html Mk1 sierra track car http://passionford.com/forum/restora...ort-gti-r.html Mk1 escort gti-r

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Rhys 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: South Wales, GB Posts: 18,687 Rep Power: 27	I think its great! Most of the cars will be in VERY good mechanical condition, but will just have service rust on the pannels. __________________ 330cd convertible on the way.

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Rab Fucking superstar........ Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Argyll.... It's lonely... Posts: 12,583 Rep Power: 20	In Glasgow, rat is slang for the lady pleasure entrance. So basically, as far as I can tell, rat look = looking like a fanny. Which I agree with. __________________

03-09-2008, 05:57 PM	#14
B16JUS I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,119 Rep Power: 10	there is a old mk1 golf like that made all rusty look but has a 20v turbo audi s3 engine in it and is very very very rapid ! J __________________ cossie sold M3 sold RS6 about to be chipped

03-09-2008, 05:58 PM	#15
smerth54 I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south east Posts: 1,032 Rep Power: 6	were trying 2 get away from rust and escape it its totally stupid in my view, its the dub seen trying to be different again when any one can make it all they have to do is kick there cars in and its the rat look

03-09-2008, 05:59 PM	#16
lozi My Cossie Ate My Money Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 1,712 Rep Power: 8	heres a thread from a while ago about this, got quite a few pics on it http://passionford.com/forum/showthr...light=rat+look __________________ I WANT ANOTHER COSSIE! Self Proclaimed King Of The Shot Peeners Xbox Live Gamertag: HeavyDarka

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Kam B PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: SLOUGH INIT BRUV!!? Posts: 4,270 Rep Power: 12	that sums up vw culture for me perfectly __________________ The artist formally known as ultimate sleeper No sig until I get a decent car If you oppose them they will come down on you like a ton of bricks and use everything including their media to turn everyone against you. its time to wake up - youtube Absent Justice and watch what really happened...: ( 'even a smile can be charity'

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FasterFords Advanced PassionFord User 1986 Ford 2.8i My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reading Posts: 1,902 Rep Power: 10	Tramp look for the car world. Why would you want a car that looks like it should be scrapped ?

03-09-2008, 06:22 PM	#22
Homer. 9500RPM torqueless wonder Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Paisley, Scotland Posts: 1,272 Rep Power: 9	Rat look originates from early muscle car and hit rod culture in America, then copied by the VW lads, I am a fan of most of the VW culture, looking around any nice dub's and there are loads of very subtle touches that are always very impressive. __________________ Titanium Gray RX8 230

03-09-2008, 06:29 PM	#23
Ryan_3 PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tarxien, Malta Posts: 5,834 Rep Power: 10	like shitting on the bonnet? __________________

03-09-2008, 06:31 PM	#24
jeans43 PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Runcorn Posts: 379 Rep Power: 4	what is this "rat look" all about? what is the goal behind it all? Could anyone explain it to me please. __________________ Adrian aka AJ

03-09-2008, 06:35 PM	#25
smerth54 I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south east Posts: 1,032 Rep Power: 6	make you car looks a shitty as possible

03-09-2008, 06:37 PM	#26
jeans43 PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Runcorn Posts: 379 Rep Power: 4	thats the impression i was getin lol well i think there doing a gr8 job lookin w*nk to me tho lol __________________ Adrian aka AJ

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RichieST 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 12,460 Rep Power: 20	I remember seeing a pic of this geezer's car a while back, most of the roof had been caved in by a building collapsing on it after an earthquake, he had it repainted and had custom windows fitted, then drove it, it looked pretty good! __________________

03-09-2008, 06:41 PM	#28
smerth54 I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south east Posts: 1,032 Rep Power: 6	i spose tho the more they make there cars rusty the less vw's there will b when mot time comes round lol

03-09-2008, 06:46 PM	#29
RS-Dave FRS3780 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Telford Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Don't get the rat look myself. Just another word for rust bucket

03-09-2008, 06:49 PM	#30
jeans43 PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Runcorn Posts: 379 Rep Power: 4	aye away of gloraphyin something worth nothing. __________________ Adrian aka AJ

03-09-2008, 06:50 PM	#31
ben_frst Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: portsmouth Posts: 984 Rep Power: 8	i have a rat look fiat cinquecento yes its beat too fu*k

03-09-2008, 07:29 PM	#33
_DAN_ Yoon Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Norwich Posts: 6,847 Rep Power: 13	Some people have no idea...

03-09-2008, 07:56 PM	#35
Homer. 9500RPM torqueless wonder Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Paisley, Scotland Posts: 1,272 Rep Power: 9	Very nice mark __________________ Titanium Gray RX8 230

03-09-2008, 08:10 PM	#36
GTechR PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lincoln & Scunny Posts: 4,255 Rep Power: 13	We've had the rat look for ages local to me, but it was always a bike thing with us, and as someone else mentioned it was all about speed, we used to call em Rat racers, things like old Z900's tuned to fuk really good brakes/tyres etc, but looking like they'd been stood in a shed for 10 years... Rat cars should pretty much be the same thing, tuned to fuk but looking like they've just been dug out of a farm barn. I love Dub's, and some Rat Dubs can look cool, but the whole Rust n Slammed look, I just dont get that. __________________ REMOVED BY WEBTEAM

03-09-2008, 08:18 PM	#37
DanW@FastFord Spelling Club King! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fast Ford Posts: 8,796 Rep Power: 14	It's one of those things that you either get, or don't - A kind of 'automotive Marmite'. Personally, I appreciate the time and effort put into any car to achieve a look. And I kinda like the self effacing nature of rat cars - Those in the know know that it's likely they're packing some serious heat, but those that aren't in the know don't matter. If it's used as an excuse for a shit car, then it's shit, but if it's done for a purpose then I can appreciate it. It's personal choice - some Rat lovers may mock the OCD nature of the concours scene, or the eternal optimism of the tuned Cosworth driver! Each to their own, and if it keeps them 'in' with their peers then what's the harm? Variety is indeed the spice of life. Last edited by DanW@FastFord; 04-05-2009 at 08:16 PM.

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