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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 not 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.” “Everybody has had a bucket in their life,” said Xzibit, using L.A. slang for a clunker. He has had two of his own rides — a Hummer H2 and a Mercedes-Benz S500 — “pimped” at West Coast Customs. A typical episode begins with Xzibit paying a surprise visit to the viewer and humorously highlighting the car’s numerous problem areas. Then it’s off to West Coast Customs, where a team of professionals disassembles the vehicle and completely refurbishes it with custom rims and paint, plush interiors and the latest in lighting, car audio and video accessories. 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! To qualify for a pimping, you’ll need to be 18-24 years old, and live in the Southern California area.
Pimp My Ride Episode Guide
Pimp My Ride Season 1 Episode Guide
- Episode 1 – Wyatt and his Hi-Jet
- Episode 2 – Nile’s new Caddy
- Episode 3 – Logan’s Cutlass Supreme
- Episode 4 – Christine’s Civic
- 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 Land Cruiser
- Episode 15 – Kerry’s Scion XB
Pimp My Ride Season 2 Episode Guide
- Episode 16 – Big Ron’s Cadillac
- 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
Pimp My Ride Season 3 Episode Guide
- Episode 24 – Nate’s Ford Econoline
- Episode 25 – Sara’s Chevy S10
- Episode 26 – Brooke’s Chevy Cavalier
- Episode 27 – Tom’s Chevy Caprice
- Episode 28 – JT’s Honda Civic
- Episode 29 – Jekara’s Chevy Bel Air
- Episode 30 – Vivian’s Toyota
- Episode 31 – Eric’s Mitsubishi Eclipse
Pimp My Ride Season 4 Episode Guide
- Episode 32 – Jessica’s AMC Pacer
- Episode 33 – Josh’s 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 Truck
Pimp My Ride Season 5 Episode Guide
- Episode 40 – Pimpin with Guillermo
- Episode 41 – Calvin’s Chevy Malibu
- Episode 42 – Erins Volkswagen Thing
- Episode 43 – Monique’s Galant
- Episode 44 – Dante’s Ford Truck
- Episode 45 – Jason’s Toyota T100
- Episode 46 – Joe’s Cadillac Limo
- Episode 47 – Shawna’s Toyota Celica
- Episode 48 – Tad’s Range Rover
- Episode 49 – Gerald’s 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
- Episode 55 – Josh’s Chevy K-5 Blazer
- Episode 56 – Mary’s Nissan Pulsar
Pimp My Ride Season 6 Episode Guide
- Episode 57 – Where Are They Now?
- Episode 58 – Tenita’s Thunderbird
- Episode 59 – Mike’s Grumman Truck
- Episode 60 – Kristoffer’s Impala SS
- Episode 61 – Spechelle’s Benz 300SE
- Episode 62 – Robert’s Chevrolet Van
- Episode 63 – Laila’s Minivan
- Episode 64 – Seth’s Nissan Maxima
- Episode 65 – Vanessa’s Ford Festiva
- Episode 66 – Jonathan’s Honda CRX (Host – Chamillionaire)
- Episode 67 – David’s Ford Econoline
- Episode 68 – Will’s Jeep Wagoneer
- Episode 69 – Esmerelda’s Sunbird
- Episode 70 – Justin’s Toyota RAV4
- Episode 71 – Terese’s Ford LTD
- Episode 72 – Amber’s Chevy Cavalier
- Episode 73 – Louis’ Subaru Impreza
- Episode 74 – Andrew’s Cadillac Hearse
Recent Pimp My Ride News
Pimp My Ride – Nominated as Best Reality Program – 9 October, 2007 MTV’s Pimp My Ride has been nominated in the Best Reality Program catagory in the 2007 Environmental Media Association annual awards for their contribution to raise awareness on environmental issues. The 17th awards ceremony will take place on Oct. 24.
MTV parks “Pimp My Ride” – No more Pimp My Ride – 19 July, 2007 
The upcoming season of MTV’s “Pimp My Ride” will be its last. The network said Wednesday that the auto-centric series, hosted by rapper Xzibit, will return for its final season at 10:30 p.m. Sunday. (The final eight episodes previously aired in a June 9 marathon, a strategy MTV sometimes employs to generate buzz for shows ahead of their regular weekly time-slot premiere.) “Ride” will be paired up with new car-makeover competition series, “Trick It Out,” hosted by former “American Idol” contestant Becky O’Donohue, which debuts at 10 p.m. Sunday.
Source: Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
Arnold Schwarzenegger Orders ‘Pimp My Ride’ Engine For His Hummer – 15 April, 2007
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was so impressed by the biodiesel makeover he took part in on an upcoming environmentally-themed Pimp My Ride show, he insisted mechanics install the same engine under the bonnet of his Hummer. The star and rapper/host Xzibit joined forces to makeover a 1965 Chevy Impala and give the classic vehicle an environmental, biodiesel edge as part of an Earth Day Pimp My Ride. And Schwarzenegger was stunned when Galpin Auto Sports mechanics fitted the classic car with an 800 horsepower biofuel engine, equipped with recycled plastic bottles. He has now asked Galpin boss Beau Boeckman to fit the same engine in his own car.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Teams Up With Rapper Xzibit On An Earth Saving ‘Pimp My Ride’ Show – 9 April, 2007
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger teamed up with rapper Xzibit to “pimp” a ’65 Chevy Impala on an upcoming episode of MTV’s hit show Pimp My Ride. Schwarzenegger, Mad Mike and the crew of Pimp My Ride give the Impala an ecological make over on the show’s season premiere, which takes place on Earth Day (Apr. 22). “I would like to thank MTV and the entire Pimp My Ride crew for shining the spotlight on the importance of alternative fuels and the fight against global warming,” Governor Schwarzenegger said in a statement. “I am very encouraged by the great potential in converting vehicles to run on biodiesel as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” said Governor Schwarzenegger. “I am pleased that the power of MTV’s message will reach an audience throughout California and the nation to reinforce the benefits of alternative-fuel vehicles and protecting our environment.” The special edition features the Impala getting an 800 horsepower Duramax diesel engine that will run on biodiesel fuel, educating viewers during the show about the benefits of ecological friendly cars. “What better way to celebrate the anniversary of our Break the Addiction campaign than pimping the environment with a pro like Governor Schwarzenegger – a powerful voice in the fight against climate change,” added Christina Norman, President, MTV. “During the past year, we’ve reached millions, giving our audience the tools they want to make changes in their own lives. The state of our environment is one of the most critical issues facing our audience today and we’re honored that we can inspire and educate even more as we celebrate Earth Day with this special Pimp My Ride event.” Pimp My Ride premieres Apr. 22, on Earth Day.
Pimp My Ride DVD Series 1 Review from Amazon.com
The MTV series, Pimp My Ride-The Complete First Season is now available on DVD. The three disc set includes all of the episodes from the first season of the surprise MTV hit series which stars rapper Xzibit. The box set comes in a bright neon green box, as seen above. The individual discs are enclosed in their own plastic keepsake cases. There are a total of 15 pimped out rides included in the box set and a nice selection of special features. It’s not hard to forget the very first episode of Pimp My Ride, Wyatts 1988 Daihatsu Hi-Jet. Not only were Wyatt and Xzibit from two totally different worlds it seemed, X and the crew at West Coast Customs totally pimped the Hi-Jet. The episodes themselves are pretty much the same. Xzibit suprises a young Southern California male or female who appears to be under twenty five years old and attempts to drive their raggedy car to West Coast Customs. Next we see the staff of West Coast Customs sit down in a meeting (a rep from the company said in FHM magazine that the meeting is strictly for the camera), and they determine just what tricked out things they are going to do to the car. So essentially, it is a total car makeover with special additions like shoe racks, e-mail hook-ups, video game systems, camera, video moniters and other hi tech additions. The special features are interesting for the Pimp My Ride fan. Disc three includes the special features, which are as follows: -Deleted scenes (not too much here, just a few little out takes that include Xzibit and the staff of West Coast Customs clowning around) -Bloopers -The staff of West Coast Customs and the kids who have their rides pimped flub on lines. -Exclusive car Tour featuring Travis Barker (Blink 182) and his 1954 Cadilac Coup DeVille- (this is a nice little featurette. Travis and all of his tattoos explain to Xzibit just what he did to make his Caddy look nice and smooth, down to the two tone paint. -What We Drive featurette-We see Q’s motorcycle, Gary’s hot BMW and Mikes motor home or some kind of live in coach home that is circa 1978. -Xzibit Music Video-“What You See It What You Get.” Pimp My Ride season one is a great purchase for someone who loves the shows, like Xzibit or for the car fan. Set also includes an insert to purchase “Pimp My Ride” clothes, Scarves, car mats, shot glasses and other personalized materials.
Product Review – Pimp My Ride [PlayStation 2, XBox 360 Game]
Product Review – Pimp My Ride [PlayStation 2, XBox 360 Game] 
Developed by Eutechnyx, Limited – Activision (2006) Pimp My Ride invites you to become a member of a car customization team in a game based on the MTV television show. You must go against rival gear-heads to win each challenge by producing the best car. Help Xzibit “Pimp” various rides by first selecting and greeting a customer. After the pleasantries, Xzibit brings the car to the shop where the pimping begins. Before any upgrades are added, you must allocate the funds by completing “Hot Stepper,” “Ghost Rider,” and “Cruise” events found around the city. After you reach your cash goal, you can begin visiting suppliers for the required tricked-out gear. You have the opportunity to improve a car’s rims, tires, body, pain, interior, and entertainment system. At the reveal stage, the customer chooses from the two cars created by you and your competition.
Source: All Game Guide
Product Review – Pimp My Ride Season Five DVD
Product Review – Pimp My Ride Season Five DVD 
Actors: Xzibit
Country: U.S.A.
Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Fullscreen
Transfer Format: 4:3
Category: TV Series, Motor Sport
Region: 4
Year: 2008
Distributor: Paramount
Rating: M
Languages: English
Running Time: 320 mins
Features: Double Sided Disc
Source: Amazon
Product Review – Pimp My Ride Season Four DVD1
Product Review – Pimp My Ride Season Four DVD 
Actors: Xzibit
Country: U.S.A.
Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Fullscreen
Transfer Format: 4:3
Category: TV Series, Motor Sport
Region: 4
Year: 2008
Distributor: Paramount
Rating: M
Languages: English
Running Time: 320 mins
Features: Double Sided Disc
Source: Amazon
Product Review – Pimp My Ride Season Three DVD
Product Review – Pimp My Ride Season Three DVD 
Actors: Xzibit
Country: U.S.A.
Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Fullscreen
Transfer Format: 4:3
Category: TV Series, Motor Sport
Region: 4
Year: 2008
Distributor: Paramount
Rating: M
Languages: English
Running Time: 162 mins
Features: Double Sided Disc
Source: Amazon
On MTV’s Pimp My Ride, there are no wheels too worthless, no ride too ragged. In other words, there is no ride unpimpable! Join your host and master of ceremonies Xzibit as he teams up with the crew at West Coast Customs to right the vehicular wrongs and enliven the lives of some very unlucky guests. Cars made over in the third season include a classic ’68 Chevelle Malibu convertible, a dried-up minivan, and neglected 1976 Pacer with a …tenant? From the front to the back, the roof to the rims, these autos that ought-not-to-be are transformed into whips that work. Check out all of season three with this 2-disc set! Source: Amazon
Product Review – Pimp My Ride Season Two DVD
Product Review – Pimp My Ride Season Two DVD 
Actors: Xzibit
Country: U.S.A.
Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Fullscreen
Transfer Format: 4:3
Category: TV Series, Motor Sport
Region: 4
Year: 2003
Distributor: Paramount
Rating: M
Languages: English
Running Time: 322 mins
Features: Double Sided Disc
Source: Amazon
Ever dream of riding in a blinged-out Pimp Mobile? For the lucky participants of PIMP MY RIDE, this dream becomes a reality when MTV joins forces with experienced car-detailers in order to transform the most modest of wheels into deluxe hip-hop machines. Experience the transformations that made the show such a hit in PIMP MY RIDE – SERIES 2. West coast rapper Xzibit hosts each 30 minute episode, all of which take place in Southern California. Working with car manufacturers West Coast Customs, Xzibit guides viewers through the process of turning dingy old vehicles into customized, tricked-out works of art.
Source: EzyDVD
Product Review – Pimp My Ride Season One DVD
Product Review – Pimp My Ride Season One DVD The MTV series, Pimp My Ride-The Complete First Season is now available on DVD. The three disc set includes all of the episodes from the first season of the surprise MTV hit series which stars rapper Xzibit. The box set comes in a bright neon green box, as seen above. The individual discs are enclosed in their own plastic keepsake cases. There are a total of 15 pimped out rides included in the box set and a nice selection of special features. It’s not hard to forget the very first episode of Pimp My Ride, Wyatts 1988 Daihatsu Hi-Jet. Not only were Wyatt and Xzibit from two totally different worlds it seemed, X and the crew at West Coast Customs totally pimped the Hi-Jet. The episodes themselves are pretty much the same. Xzibit suprises a young Southern California male or female who appears to be under twenty five years old and attempts to drive their raggedy car to West Coast Customs. Next we see the staff of West Coast Customs sit down in a meeting (a rep from the company said in FHM magazine that the meeting is strictly for the camera), and they determine just what tricked out things they are going to do to the car. So essentially, it is a total car makeover with special additions like shoe racks, e-mail hook-ups, video game systems, camera, video moniters and other hi tech additions. The special features are interesting for the Pimp My Ride fan. Disc three includes the special features, which are as follows: -Deleted scenes (not too much here, just a few little out takes that include Xzibit and the staff of West Coast Customs clowning around) -Bloopers -The staff of West Coast Customs and the kids who have their rides pimped flub on lines. -Exclusive car Tour featuring Travis Barker (Blink 182) and his 1954 Cadilac Coup DeVille- (this is a nice little featurette. Travis and all of his tattoos explain to Xzibit just what he did to make his Caddy look nice and smooth, down to the two tone paint. -What We Drive featurette-We see Q’s motorcycle, Gary’s hot BMW and Mikes motor home or some kind of live in coach home that is circa 1978. -Xzibit Music Video-“What You See It What You Get.” Pimp My Ride season one is a great purchase for someone who loves the shows, like Xzibit or for the car fan. Set also includes an insert to purchase “Pimp My Ride” clothes , car mats, shot glasses and other personalized materials.
Source: ThaBiz
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Im a single mother who has recently suffered two brain anyseriums and had brain surgery 2 different times. They put a shunt on my brain to drain the water out into my stomach. Thank God im still alive and am not physically impaired. I can still drive just fine. Since this near death experience i have come under great deal of stress and financial hardships. My dream would be to get my ride pimped. I have a 2005 dodge magnum sxt. My son and i love it! Just wish it looked sweet as well. If considered FOR your show it would make my sons world super happy to be on tv and to get our ride pimped out. My son would feel SO COOL. And so would i.i hope you consider us for your show please! It would make more than just one dream come tru of getting our ride pimped but to meet you ,xhibit, and to be on tv also!! Omg!! How wonderful that would be!!! Thank you 3602705660 as i usually dont check emails but i will be praying and awaiting a response from u . thank you very much.
I’m back the name of the shop is the automotive mentoring group located right off of 67th and Cicero. His name is Alex and he is doing great things for young gangs and people that are affiliated in gangs here in Chicago. Please come pimp my ride Xzibit. Black power
Hello X. My name is Lamont Maybon I know you said you have to be in the California area. But I’m from chicago I love your show and like the things you do with all the car. Well I have a 1966 galaxies 500 that is Simi clean but need some work do to it. It would be a pleasure and honor to have Chicago on the map with one of your bad ads show peace here in chicago. So if you could pimp my ride for me that would be awesome. There is also a antique shop here in Chicago where you can probably do the work at here he uses his shop for gang members to find a new trade in life. I was also one of his students but I had to leave because I found a job doing construction work.
Hey guys i have a 1999 ford E450 bus and i want it pimped party bus style so please pimp my bus
Have a 97 grand Marquis, single mom trying to feel better about not being able to afford a brand new car
I live in Augusta ga please help pimp my ride my number is 706-849-2259…thank you
I need my rides fix please help me in Jesus name I pray Amen….
I’m choosing for you guys to pimp my brother’s truck he passed away at the age of 63 from cancer after finding out less than two months that he had had it I have his truck it’s an S10 Chevy pickup it’s 1994 it was his pride and joy I have it in my possession and would like to do something for him to have his truck in memory if there’s anything you can do to help me do this I sure would appreciate it and God would bless him that was one thing he always wanted to do was put his truck in to the tip top condition but never had the opportunity he rebuilt the motor it probably has about 20,000 or less miles on it after he rebuilt it please let me know if there’s anything you can do to help me anything would be appreciated thank you very much