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HELP!!! How to deck out Minivan?

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notJacobJohnson
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Hi everybody! I am 16 and just got my first car. It's a 2001 Honda Odyssey minivan. I love freestyle skiing and want to show it through my car(I also ride MTB). New stereo is definitely going to be the first thing added but then a Thule roof rack + fairing will be next. Then loading that up with stickers. I am asking you guys for other ideas on how to make my van truly look the part of a skier. Please nothing stupid. Thanks!



P.S. What are some ski companies(or outdoor related) that I can sick stickers from?
Dec 1 2015 2:13PM
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TobinSnow1
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ski the east, level, saga, faction, local ski mountains
Dec 1 2015 3:01PM
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losh
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Sell it and buy a Subaru and then you don't need stickers, everyone will automatically know you ski/mtb
Dec 1 2015 3:04PM
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corona
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nice soccer mom car
Dec 1 2015 3:15PM
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Rennis_Deynolds
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use these bad boys
Dec 1 2015 3:28PM
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Anesteezia
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daskommandoPlease nothing stupid.


These rules are just too much for NS to handle.
Dec 1 2015 3:33PM
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Rennis_Deynolds
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daskommandoPlease stupid. Thanks!


thats better
Dec 1 2015 3:38PM
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notJacobJohnson
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Okay, okay, I'm lifting the nothing stupid thing. Newschoolers will be newschoolers. And btw can't trade/sell cause it was a gift from family, so I've gotta make it work for a couple years at least.
Dec 1 2015 3:50PM
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OregonDead
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I don't get it. Are you a kommando or what? You have the perfect sleeper so don't invite a bunch of unwanted attention by stickering up your car. Minivans are great ski cars. You can probably slide all your gear under the seats so you really don't need the rack. Stereos get stolen (especially if you advertise your stereo with a big sticker) and loud music attracts police. Save your money for gear or new tires if you need them.
Dec 1 2015 4:57PM
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J-Wile
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I rock my parents mini van occasionally as my sister totaled my car.. But what I suggest is folding down the back seats and you have a shit ton of room in the back for skis and gear. You should only waste money on a roof rack if you think you'll constantly be hauling a full car of homies, otherwise use that extra real estate in the back to life out of. The back is also a cozy place to nap and such, so make sure to take advantage of that :-)
Dec 1 2015 6:47PM
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UilyJeff
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OregonDeadI don't get it. Are you a kommando or what? You have the perfect sleeper so don't invite a bunch of unwanted attention by stickering up your car. Minivans are great ski cars. You can probably slide all your gear under the seats so you really don't need the rack. Stereos get stolen (especially if you advertise your stereo with a big sticker) and loud music attracts police. Save your money for gear or new tires if you need them.


This! ^^
Dec 1 2015 7:26PM
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supersquid
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paint the rims black get a license plate that says "1stDROP" put a train horn in it and then go buy a subaru
Dec 1 2015 9:08PM
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tris10radeka
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truck nuts, a shitload of sick stickers, and just for kicks, add a hot tub. After you do that and realize that it still sucks, sell it and buy a subie
Dec 1 2015 9:18PM
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McNoche
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Bro
Dec 1 2015 9:28PM
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McNoche
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bro
Dec 1 2015 9:29PM
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chodo
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Dec 1 2015 11:04PM
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KravtZ
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I drove a 2007 Honda Odessy all throughout High school and college. BEST car I have ever had. Seriously don't let people bash you.

First things...dont deck out the van. Its dumb and a waste of money. Mine had tv's in the back and leather seats which was all I really needed. With the seats down it had an insane amount of space for anything I needed, skis for the crew, rally the entire crew out to the bar, etc. It was great.

Not the best in the snow the electronic assist really killed some snow capability. That being said its not an SUV so don't expect it to be one.

I slept in it many times as well. Put all the seats down load up an air mattress and its great.

I also had a system I would tie into the roof racks. Basically it was a couple of ropes I tied across the roof on the inside which had a connector on the end. So basically I could store my skis on the roof of the inside of the car.

If that car had AWD I would buy one SO FAST.
Dec 2 2015 8:27AM
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grantwhitty
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daskommandominivan


First mistake
Dec 2 2015 11:15AM
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_salty_
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1st off get the surgery to make you a tranny cause your gonna need a vagina. 2nd get a surgery to give you fake Tits( I know a guy who will do it for the low low in his garage with fix a flat). 3rd put stickers on it that say I love my kids and soccer mom. 4th drive around town going 5mph under the speed limit. Wallah you are now fit to drive a mini van.
Dec 2 2015 11:54AM
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japanada
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Snow tires and tinted front windows.
Dec 2 2015 12:11PM
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PoLaRpEaK
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I sold my Audi this year and bought an old minivan. It's fantastic. I have it set up so that my girlfriend and I can travel for months at a time and live in it comfortably. Lifted double bed with loads of storage space underneath. Kitchen area in the back when you lift the trunk. Heater, mini fridge, etc. Also have a thule on the roof for more gear if we are multi sport tripping (climbing and skiing and paragliding etc...).

I also used it to move. A double bed fits easily in the back, couches etc.. not a problem. I also transport friends and family on trips with the 7 seats which cuts the cost of gas on these trips to an almost negligible amount.

Plus I have balls and self confidence so the car I drive means absolutely nothing to me.
Dec 2 2015 12:23PM
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PoLaRpEaK
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Oh yeah, it has tinted windows, dvd player, heated seats, automatic sliding doors, a sunroof and so many other luxuries. Oh and it was $2200.
Dec 2 2015 12:24PM
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Tasty_Bread
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Seriously studded snows are the first thing. Best investment ever for winter driving. Second don't listen to people that say don't put a stereo in. Like wtf do people just drive listening to the air blowing through the door jams on their tin can subies? Put something decent in that sounds good. Not loud with 12 inch subs and shit, just something that makes the ride to the mountain enjoyable. A couple of stickers can't hurt but thats personal preference all the way.
Dec 2 2015 1:13PM
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michigan_hoopty
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daskommandoHi everybody! I am 16 and just got my first car. It's a 2001 Honda Odyssey minivan. I love freestyle skiing and want to show it through my car(I also ride MTB). New stereo is definitely going to be the first thing added but then a Thule roof rack + fairing will be next. Then loading that up with stickers. I am asking you guys for other ideas on how to make my van truly look the part of a skier. Please nothing stupid. Thanks!



P.S. What are some ski companies(or outdoor related) that I can sick stickers from?


Throw the engine out and buy a 6.0 liter turbo engine, add a huge ass spoiler, snag some under lights, add a disco ball, and get some 34 inch tires and you will b pretty much set
Dec 2 2015 5:26PM
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