Camber angles are vertical angles in which the wheels of a vehicle are held. For some strange reason, some people have discovered that you can use extreme camber on regular vehicles and sports cars to make them appear like alien vehicles. See the way the wheels in this picture turn upwards? This is not only one of the worst looks your car can have, but it also leads to horrible steering, extreme tire wear, higher fuel costs, and a dramatically higher chance of getting yourself into a dangerous accident. That’s not to mention the fact that your car now takes a lot more space – and might not even fit in some narrow streets.
Why someone would ruin their car’s look and handling is beyond us. We’re not saying that it’s bad to use a slight amount of camber, which might even improve the look and feel of the car. But when you go so extreme that people have to stop and stare, you know you’re probably doing something wrong. Our next trend involves people making their cars completely black. Why would anyone even do this? Up next.
Tiny Cars
One of the most entertaining trends that have hit the streets, as a result, the new smart cars that hit the roads in the last decades, is what is often referred to as "short cars" or "smushed cars". This image is no optical illusion, rather it's an example of someone who's jealous of the wonderful ability that smart cars have of being able to fit into almost any parking spot, oftentimes in a perpendicular fashion.
This image is just one example of a guy who turned his Corvette into a mini car. These are very badly designed cars as they literally took a regular working car and mashed their features into a smaller structure. if you’re so interested in having a short car, it’s best to just buy a mini.
You Just Went Full Black, Everybody Knows You Never Go Full Black
A relatively new fad that began in recent years is the decision to paint your car entirely in black. We don't just mean making the car mostly appear black, rather completely darkening any part of the car (except the headlights) to make it literally as dark as possible. Beyond being slightly less safe at night, this trend serves nobody as it doesn't contribute in any way to you looking "cool" or "edgy".
Your car is just a car, and unless you own a luxury sports car or a vehicle that would demand attention just by its quality and build, there's no reason to try and bolster its look using darker colors. This trend appears at its worst when van owners decide to paint their large and boxy cars black, as this mostly serves to frighten people and usually doesn't bring any wanted visions to mind. We’re not saying that cars need to be light and colorful, but we are asking for some consideration and restraint when it comes to your choice of external design.
Too Many Undeserving Red Cars
Some of the world's most expensive and powerful cars have specific colors attached to them. Anyone can instantly tell you that Ferraris should be bought in red, and should be driven with the sunroof down, for example. If you Google the word "Ferrari", practically all the images that will come up will be red. They just about own that color. Lamborghini has sort of taken the color yellow, but they tend to change colors every once in a while. Other than that, no car has any dominion over a specific color, so next time you're getting a car and it's not a Ferrari, consider avoiding the color red.
This is a color reserved only for the fastest and meanest cars out there, as red signifies intensity, desire, and a challenge in nature. It's literally meant to grab attention and act as an arousal symbol, which is part of the reason why women wear red lipstick and "stop" signs are always red. Red means danger, so if your car isn't dangerous, perhaps it would be best to just skip the color. A lesson in subtlety could go a long way, and there’s nothing better than being positively surprised by a fast car that doesn’t scream to the world “Look at me! I’m a supercar!”
Holographic Paint
If someone wanted an attention-seeking car, this is it. Sure it will grab everyone's attention, but the razzle-dazzle paint job will also blind anyone who sees it while they're walking on the street.
If you're thinking of painting your car a new, eye-catching color, we'd suggest you think twice!