i dunno what it is with me and cars. i’m not sure exactly what it is that makes me shell out money to go to every single import show i can. maybe because of the dozens of Japanese showcars…perhaps it’s because of the cool free stuff you get. it’s definitely NOT those slutty little import models who obstruct my view of the cars. *sigh* but sadly…the quality of import shows has decreased dramatically. before there was an abundance of top-grade showcars…one-off aerokits, molded bumpers, (tasteful) custom bodywork, insane engine swaps…you name it. and now? now it’s like any stupid whiteboy who can front the entry free and afford a pair of altezza taillights for his momma’s Civic can get into the shows. it’s sad, really it is. take for instance, Hot Import Nights 2002. now don’t get me wrong…it definitely had its share of sweet cars. the problem is that they were mixed with cars that had unpainted bumpers, sported stickers for parts that they didn’t have and rolled on blackeyes or hubcaps…HUBCAPS. oh my goodness. oh yes and another thing…check the names: Hot IMPORT Nights, IMPORT Expo, IMPORT Megashow, IMPORT Revolution…notice a trend? yeah that’s right…the word IMPORT. so what’s up with the mass of domestics? why in the twisted, deranged, messed up, banana-kicking WORLD are friggin’ FORDS and CHEVY’S running at an IMPORT show? and don’t give me that “oh! but american cars are imports to other countries” crap. don’t even try. if you ask me, domestics should leave the REAL cars alone and form their own stupid shows like “cool domestic days” or “whiteboy car expo”. heh heh…now you got me all worked up. can’t wait for Import Megashow.