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The show picks young car owners (requirements limit participants to ages 18-28, according to the recent
audition rules on the GAS website — see below) living in the Los Angeles/Southern California
area. An episode of Pimp My Ride generally begins with the participant showing his or her car off, and
convincing MTV why it needs to be "pimped". After this segment, rapper Xzibit (however, there are
occasionally guest hosts such as Chamillionaire) shows up at the participant's house, takes a look at
the car himself, makes wisecracks about the particular things that are wrong with it, and promises the
owner a complete makeover of the vehicle.
>>>Season 1 - 4<<<
Much of the appeal of the show comes from the personalities involved. The WCC employees are an
eclectic mix of outgoing personalities, such as:
Owner Ryan(who was preceded by the good-natured manager Q)
The appropriately named Big Dane
Electronics (and outrageous engineering) expert Mad Mike
Tough-looking interior and fabric maven Ish
The heavily pierced tire-specialist Alex
Paint and body expert Buck (Earlier episodes feature paint and body work by Aren Fanning.)
>>>Season 5 and 6<<<
Beginning with the fifth season, the show moved to another garage, Galpin Auto Sports (GAS), as Ryan,
the WCC Owner, moved his shop to Corona, CA and has signed a deal with another television production
company. However, the show retains Mad Mike (who apparently is a free agent who freelances with other
customizers), now dubbed a "car customization specialist". The new cast includes the employees of GAS:
"Owner" Beau Boeckmann (In reality, Vice President of Galpin Auto; the owner of Galpin Auto is his father, Bert Boeckmann )
Electronics Expert And "The Wizard of Wiring" Mad Mike,
The Wheels & Tires Specialist Gyasi,
Paint & Body Luis,
Accessories specialist Diggity Dave,
Interiors Rick.
Fabricator Cabe.
Both host Xzibit and West Coast Customs have experienced boosts in business due to the show:
Xzibit has gained wider attention for his music career (as well as hosting and movie gigs), and WCC
had to expand their facilities, due to the international exposure Pimp My Ride gave their work. After
the third season however, WCC manager "Q" announced that he would not be willing to take a role in the
show anymore. It is also shown that Paint & Body's Buck was replaced by another person named 2Shae. Q
cited a desire to expand the company's business with a customs shop in St. Louis, Missouri. Ryan
Friedlinghaus, the owner of WCC, was featured in season 4 as the "lead" for discussions on what
customizing will be done on the incoming cars.
Some of the show's pimped rides have found their way onto eBay, including, but not limited to, Ezra's
Nissan Maxima Station Wagon, Krissy's Volkswagen Baja Bug, Jake's Buick Century, and Cristi's
Chevrolet Panel Van.
During most of the television seasons, mostly season two, there have been many mistakes added in the
tv show. Instances where they are easily noticed even to the naked eye. People walking backwards in
Chevy Blazer, the Ford Escort/BMW conversion having the skinned hood already done on the headlights
and then discussed moments later, Mitsubishi Mirage having XZIBIT's jacket TIBIZX, and many other
bloopers.
>>>Episodes<<<
Episode 1: Wyatt's Daihatsu Hi-Jet
Episode 2: Nile's Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Episode 3: Logan's Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Episode 4: Christine's Honda Civic
Episode 5: Antwon's Mitsubishi Mirage
Episode 6: Mary's Ford Mustang
Episode 7: Jared's Ford Ranger
Episode 8: Danelle's Pontiac Trans Am
Episode 9: Neil's Chevy 'Luv' Truck
Episode 10: Shonda's Mustang Convertible
Episode 11: Ezra's Nissan Maxima Station Wagon
Episode 12: Krissy's Volkswagen Baja Bug
Episode 13: Brian's Honda CRX
Episode 14: Gaby's Toyota Land Cruiser
Episode 15: Kerry's Ford Escort
>>>Download list<<<
Pimp My Ride • (Seasons 1 - 6) • (iPod)
