Hey there buddy, don't take the haters so seriously. Most if not all think it's your ride and you can do whatever you please with it.
Just relax. You're not going to win anyone over with that attitude, and that's just from experience. So keep it cool. No point in starting shit with senior members. You can prove your point without the drama.
Anyway, like I said, anyone who continues to bash is a moron and I dont see why you need to be defensive about it.