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Ride Owner: Ellyn. 22 year old female.
Owner's Ride: 1996 Ford Contour.
Just before meeting Ellyn, Xzibit strikes a "Captain Morgan" pose and says "A Captain Morgan's moment." He is referencing the TV commercials for Captain Morgan's Rum.
A fans review:
"Exciting"
Exciting but GAS missed the mark (door handles, bear defense, and space).
This is one way cool episode where a bear got caught inside the car. The out of doors and a bear's visit are the theme GAS uses. The paint and the interior really excel and make the theme out of sight, as always. Their latest usage of car computers is cool and encourages this viewer to add one of the Stargate Mobiles to his car.
My disappointment comes from the hammock and bear defense system. What Ellyn needs is space for camping gear, a cool sound system, and increased safety in all directions.
The bear defense system has at least two issues. The direction and height of the cannons don't lend themselves to defending against a bear. My concerns come from assuming the bear will attack from back and how low the cannons are to the ground. If ground clutter is in the way it is possible the fish particles will come back onto Ellyn or her guests (as occurred during the demonstration to Ellyn). I'm not sure how one would fix these problems. (Does having the hammock out affect this defense system?)
One bear defense idea is to use the sound system. I found several Internet sites recommending loud sounds (e.g. compressed air horn) as a great defense to bears and other wild animals. Why not give Ellyn an emergency remote control switch to a very loud sound. The sound system via an external speaker or a compressed air horn could be the sound generating system. These two methods would provide an omni-directional effect on bears or other attackers. The sound might also alert others nearby to the trouble.
As for the hammock, wouldn't the trunk space be of better use for her camping supplies and the inside seats for passengers and/or more supplies? Plus, if bears or other attackers are a possibility isn't lying out on the hammock problematic?
Bottom line, GAS missed the mark both on what they provided and on some cool possible directions.
Oh, last but not least! What about the door handles? Adding a biometric entry system with powered doors would solve the problem, fun to install, and be very interesting to the viewers. (Yeah, viewing the installation of this baby would be cooler than a satellite phone.)
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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
Episode 71 - Terese's Ford LTD Crown Victoria
Episode 72 - Amber's Chevy Cavalier
Episode 73 - Louis' Subaru Impreza
Episode 74 - Andrew's Cadillac Hearse |
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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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