Originally Posted by
llaprad1 I can't put my finger on it, but for some reason, I don't see it the same way.
It's light-hearted.
It's a track car, not a DD.
The "enemy" (as noted by the 'kills') is Honda, so it doesn't make sense as a straight up tribute to Japanese Kamikaze.
To me, historically its about as offensive as the Confederate flag on the "General Lee." (remember him?) I know it's not a direct comparison, but it's fairly close.
Agreed.
On a daily driver? HELL NO. Way, way, way too conspicuous.
On a track car? No issues with graphics, wings or out of control paint jobs.
On
Stratton's point......
Does it throw off a WWII veteran or their offspring if someone orders a "Kamikaze" at a bar?
On the other hand, I cannot stand the Confederate Flag on anything. A stark reminder of slavery, bigotry, racism, the KKK, and a bunch of sore, ignorant Southern losers. In Northern Louisiana you often see a Confederate flag flying and a "I support David Duke" political sign in the same yards. F*cking lovely sentiment.
Does the Kamikaze paint job (emblem) elicit the same type of negative feelings in other folks?