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Krissy's 1969 VW Baha Bug was designed to be steady
and durable. Yet with its crooked tailpipe, old school
tape deck and broken doors, this Bug can be described
as anything but. Its collapse began after Krissy flipped
the car in an off-road accident, and the car's condition
has declined at a steady pace ever since. Wintergreen
chewing gum barely keeps the door's lining from falling
down, and an absence of windshield wipers makes it impossible
for Krissy to drive in the rain. It's no surprise that
Krissy's friends always steer clear of the car, which
they describe as "busted and rusted." They
all agree that 23-year old Krissy deserves a new pimped-out
ride.
According to Krissy, the only bad thing in her life
is her busted Bug. She battled drug addiction during
her teenage years, and has since turned her whole life
around. Currently she is going to school, and working
for a PhD in psychology. Krissy thinks that her car
deserves a repair to match her personal life, and that's
where Xzibit comes in. After teasing Krissy about cassette
music and the car's more-than-rugged exterior, Xzibit
takes the bug for one final spin. Once he's rounded
some corners and made a few quick turns, X takes the
bug to West Coast Customs for an off the hook makeover!
In keeping up with the bug's appeal as an off-road
vehicle, the guys at West Coast think of a plan that
will bring the car back to its original splendor. Big
bad tires are part of the design, as is a road cage
that will protect Krissy in the case that her car flips
again. Remote control-operated doors will replace the
old ones, with 7-inch monitors on the doors' lining
to provide viewing pleasure both inside and outside
the car. The ancient tape deck will be replaced with
a touch-screen stereo system, and two 10-inch subwoofers.
The guys want to make this bug a super beetle, and they
decide on a bright lime green color with purple and
white accents. The interior will be in matching hues,
with tweed, vinyl and embossed flowers on the seats.
Lava lamps will complete the inside of the car, creating
a vibe that imitates Krissy's upbeat personality.
The West Coast guys work through the night on the car,
having the most difficulty attaching the new hood and
doors. By daybreak they are successful, and the rest
of their team can finish the operation. Krissy can't
believe that her old, busted bug is the new, beautiful
beetle in front of her. She loves the shiny chrome of
the 18-inch wheels, and the new sound system which exceeds
her old tape deck by leaps and bounds. And Xzibit has
one last surprise for Krissy: a GPS navigation system.
With this in tow, she can travel as far off road as
she wants without ever getting lost. As Krissy drives
away in her shining, smiling new bug, it is clear that
her ride has officially been pimped!
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Season 1 |
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Episode 1 - Wyatt and his Hi-Jet
Episode 2 - Nile's stylin' in her new Caddy
Episode 3 - Logan's Cutlass Supreme gets the pimp treatment
Episode 4 - Christine's Civic gets some class
Episode 5 - Antwon's Mirage
Episode 6 - Mary's Mustang
Episode 7 - Jared's Ranger
Episode 8 - Danelle's Trans Am
Episode 9 - Neil's Chevy 'luv' truck
Episode 10 - Shanda's '89 Mustang
Episode 11 - Ezra's Nissan Maxima
Episode 12 - Krissy's VW Bug
Episode 13 - Brian's Honda CRX
Episode 14 - Gaby's '72 Toyota Land Cruiser
Episode 15 - Kerry's Scion XB |
Season 2 |
Episode 16 - Big Ron's 1984 Cadillac El Dorado
Episode 17 - Kiearah's Ford Escort
Episode 18 - Ryan's Volkswagen Bus
Episode 19 - Alice's Chevy Suburban
Episode 20 - Erin's Chevy Blazer
Episode 21 - Josh's Acura Legend
Episode 22 - Quoc-viet's Nissan 240 SX
Episode 23 - West's Ford Fairlane
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Season 3 |
Episode 24 - Nate's Ford Econoline
Episode 25 - Sara's Chevy S10
Episode 26 - Brooke's Chevy Cavalier Convertible
Episode 27 - Tom's Chevy Caprice Cop Car
Episode 28 - JT's Honda Civic
Episode 29 - Jekara's Chevy Bel Air
Episode 30 - Vivian's Toyota
Episode 31 - Eric's Mitsubishi Eclipse |
Season 4 |
Episode 32 - Jessica's AMC Pacer
Episode 33 - Josh's 2003 Toyota Corolla
Episode 34 - Heather's Chevy Pickup
Episode 35 - Tin's Dodge Caravan
Episode 36 - Alex's Chevy Chevelle
Episode 37 - Rashae's Ford Taurus
Episode 38 - Jake's Buick Century
Episode 39 - Cristi's Chevy Panel Truck |
Season 5 |
Episode 40 - MTV Pimp My Ride with Guillermo
Episode 41 - Calvin's 77' Chevy Malibu
Episode 42 - Erins '73 Volkswagen Thing
Episode 43 - Monique's Mitsubishi Galant
Episode 44 - Dante's Ford Econoline Ice Cream Truck
Episode 45 - Jason's Toyota T100
Episode 46 - Joe's Cadillac Sedan DeVille Limo
Episode 47 - Shawna's Toyota Celica
Episode 48 - Tad's Range Rover
Episode 49 - Gerald's Chevy Monte Carlo
Episode 50 - Ellyn's Ford Contour
Episode 51 - John's Mercury Cougar
Episode 52 - Xilomen's Ford Probe
Episode 53 - Tyler's Chevy El Camino
Episode 54 - Lawanna's Volkswagen Bug
Episode 55 - Josh's Chevy K-5 Blazer
Episode 56 - Mary's Nissan 1988 Pulsar |
Season 6 |
Episode 57 - Where Are They Now?
Episode 58 - Tenita's Ford Thunderbird
Episode 59 - Mike's Grumman Kurbmaster Bread Truck
Episode 60 - Kristoffer's Chevrolet Impala SS
Episode 61 - Spechelle's Mercedes-Benz 300SE
Episode 62 - Robert's Chevrolet Van
Episode 63 - Laila's Plymouth Minivan Grand Voyager Expresso
Episode 64 - Seth's Nissan Maxima
Episode 65 - Vanessa's Ford Festiva
Episode 66 - Jonathan's Honda CRX (Guest Host - Chamillionaire)
Episode 67 - David's Ford Econoline
Episode 68 - Will's Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Episode 69 - Esmerelda's Pontiac Sunbird
Episode 70 - Justin's Toyota RAV4
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Pimp My Ride Show Summary
Xzibit and the good people at West Coast
Customs make people's cars go from dirt to pimped in
this 30 minute show that airs weekly on MTV.
Hosted by Xzibit and featuring Los Angeles-area aftermarket
shop West Coast Customs, “MTV Pimp My Ride”
selects young, automotively challenged Southern Californians
and transforms their rust buckets into triumphs.
For many young adults, getting the insurance or finance to fix up their cars can be difficult and taking out a car loan is often no an option. “It’s not just about the cars
anymore,” Xzibit said, but also “the boost
that these kids get in their self-esteem. You can see
it in their faces.”
Wheels, Grilles, Body Kits, Customer Paint, Rims, Tires, Car Audio, Car DVD Video and Computer Systems, and many more crazy additions are transplanted into a Pimped Rides every episode!
Pimp My Ride "Ride Pimper Game"
Play the Pimp My Ride Ride Pimper Game Free at XzibitCentral.com!
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Sources and Links
The Ride Pimper Game
West Coast Customs
MTV.com - MTV Pimp My Ride
TV.com - MTV Pimp My Ride Episode List
Photo and Words credit: MTV.com and Tv.com
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