Because sometimes, the Civic deserves Ferrari-level attention too.
Car spotting used to be simple: see cool car → take picture → post it → brag about it forever. But now? It’s an art form, a street sport, and let’s be honest — a low-key obsession. Whether you’re armed with a DSLR or just your cracked phone screen, car spotters everywhere live by a sacred code.
That is… until some of us deliberately break it.
So buckle up. Here’s a crash course in the unwritten rules of car spotting — and how we enjoy ignoring every single one.
Rule #1: Only Shoot the Exotics
Unwritten Law: If it’s not Italian, loud, or shaped like a spaceship, don’t bother.
Why We Break It:
Because that slammed Civic with mismatched panels and a roll cage deserves respect. And if you’ve never taken a dramatic photo of a rusted-out Miata at golden hour, are you even living?
Sometimes the build is more interesting than the badge.
Rule #2: Act Cool. Never Look Impressed.
Unwritten Law: Keep a poker face. You’re not supposed to fanboy in public.
Why We Break It:
If a McLaren Senna rips by and you don’t scream “OH MY GOD,” did it even happen?
We’re here to enjoy cars, not pretend we’re emotionally unavailable. Shout. Gasp. Drool. Who cares?
Rule #3: Don’t Be Obvious with the Camera
Unwritten Law: Snap from a distance. Be subtle. Don’t scare the driver.
Why We Break It:
Oh, we’ll be in the middle of the road. Squatting. Framing. Taking 37 burst shots like it’s a supermodel shoot. Bonus points if the driver gives a confused thumbs-up.
We’re not creepy. We’re committed.
Rule #4: Never Chase a Car Down
Unwritten Law: Never run after a moving car. Ever. That’s weird.
Why We Break It:
Have you seen what a R34 GT-R sounds like at 8,000 RPM? Yeah, we’re sprinting.
Full Usain Bolt mode. All dignity left at the last crosswalk.
Rule #5: Don’t Talk to the Owner
Unwritten Law: Stay mysterious. Don’t approach. Let the car do the talking.
Why We Break It:
Sometimes, the owners are the real stars. The guy who shoehorned a turbo into a Prius? We need that backstory.
Just don’t open with “How much horsepower you makin’, bro?” Try:
“Love the build — anything special under the hood?”
Rule #6: Only Post the ‘Perfect’ Shot
Unwritten Law: Edit, crop, color correct. Make it Instagrammable.
Why We Break It:
Raw, blurry, crooked pics? Still art. Still counts. Especially if you caught a rare spec or saw a minivan on slicks and a widebody kit. That’s internet gold.
Perfection is overrated. Post what makes you smile — not what fits the algorithm.
The Point Is: Enjoy the Hunt
Car spotting isn’t about status. It’s about the thrill of the chase, the what-if-you-see-it moment, and the pure joy of stumbling across something unexpected in a grocery store parking lot.
So whether you’re bowing before a Bugatti or geeking out over a clean 240SX with steelies and character, remember this:
There are no real rules. Just passion, pavement, and the occasional awkward eye contact with confused drivers.
