Modifying cars is stupid thread

[ayuaddict]

zilvia needs this.

this page is for people who think modifying cars is dumb.

try to keep the personal attacks to a minimum or anything else that'll get this :lockd:'ed fast.


post pictures of stupid modified carshttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/2_bing.gif (http://zilvia.net/f/#), stupid comments related to modifying cars, stupid modifications (trying to make your car get worse gas milage?), anything related to non-stock cars.. as long as it stupid (which it all is!!)


let your frustrations out. and hold your ground, eventually modifying cars will go the way of honda (http://zilvia.net/f/#) street dragging that was rampant 7-10 years ago. after that we can all breath a sigh of relief in our comfortable, air conditioned, reliable cars!

[drftwerks]

this thread is good, and you should feel good.

modifying cars is hard gay.

[karl wasabi]

These threads are stupid.

It's only stupid to modify a car if you don't know how to.

ie. aluminum "gt wings," fart cans, racing stripes, etc. You know, ricer stuff.

[eli_eli]

do your self a favor and ask a mod to close this thread right now...or ask yourself why you are on zilvia if you dont like modifying cars...

[mothon]

I thought i was the only one who hates modified cars. I don't get why everybody ruins perfectly good chassis.

Stock cars for life.

[jimmytango00]

^^^^I'm taking this approach with my new build.


simple, clean, reliable, stock body.

As for modifying cars, It really is a stupid thing to do in the sense that it is a waste of money. You'll never get even close to what you put in.


BUT! it is satisfying, puts a smile on your face , and makes you feel all warm inside when its finished.

[speed_racerx]

do your self a favor and ask a mod to close this thread right now...or ask yourself why you are on zilvia if you dont like modifying cars...

this isn't necessarily a forum only for modified cars. i was under the assumption that this forum is for S,Z,etc. chassis enthusiasts.

i dunno, i could be wrong... oh and, my car achieved the crappy gas mileage all on its own

[ayuaddict]

this isn't necessarily a forum only for modified cars. i was under the assumption that this forum is for S,Z,etc. chassis enthusiasts.

i dunno, i could be wrong... oh and, my car achieved the crappy gas mileage all on its own

But if you wanted a little more power it would get EVEN WORSE! and probably louder and harder to drive.

[jimmytango00]

But if you wanted a little more power it would get EVEN WORSE! and probably louder and harder to drive.

are you drunk?

[ayuaddict]

nope.

its true right?

the most basic equation would be: More fuel + More air = More power.

therefor more power would require more fuel which would result in worse efficiency.

[jimmytango00]

nope.

its true right?

the most basic equation would be: More fuel + More air = More power.

therefor more power would require more fuel which would result in worse efficiency.




Ah ok, since you didnt quote anyone it just seem random.

[ayuaddict]

oh sorry, fixed!

[way2fastforu]

this thread is crap!!

[jimmytango00]

oh sorry, fixed!


Honestly, if you have to pay people to do all the work on your car, then its pretty stupid to even modify cars ( unless you have deeeeeep pockets)

If you can do most of the work your self and have people just weld shit here and there then its not too bad.

[ayuaddict]

I do all the work on all my cars, welding and bodywork included.

i still think modifying cars is stupid.

[way2fastforu]

I do all the work on all my cars, welding and bodywork included.

i still think modifying cars is stupid.

are u one those ppl that hates spendin money???
ppl modify the cars to have fun wit them on track or the road
i know for me its workin on the car an havin nice new parts an how it handles an feels to drive after you've done few things that has me hooked

[Weedm]

ahaha you guys are actually taking this thread seriously.. he's mocking another thread, although I think I just killed the fun.

[jimmytango00]

ahaha you guys are actually taking this thread seriously.. he's mocking another thread, although I think I just killed the fun.

No, we're aware of that, but this thread makes more sense than that stupid drift thread.

[ayuaddict]

are u one those ppl that hates spendin money???
ppl modify the cars to have fun wit them on track or the road
i know for me its workin on the car an havin nice new parts an how it handles an feels to drive after you've done few things that has me hooked

I love spending money on my cars, as a matter of fact aside from bills and rent 80% of my money goes into my cars. which is pretty much everything but cigarettes, and food.

The other issue is time. Historically, genetically and instinctively the reason for our existence is to reproduce and create offspring to continue the human race, that is our most basic instinct. however ive chosen to spend 90% of my youth in, under or on top of a car, when i should have chosen to spend 90% of my youth in, under or on top of a girl.

must i persuade thee further? modifying cars is stupid.

ahaha you guys are actually taking this thread seriously.. he's mocking another thread, although I think I just killed the fun.

way to jump to conclusions buddy.

but i bet you're used to hearing that (thats what she said).

[jimmytango00]

^^ Just stick in in the gas tank


8 =====D O

[way2fastforu]

that doesnt mean modify cars is stupid...an ur still only young ur 21 like not 50...im 23 i live wit my gf an modify my car an drift it regularly an still have plenty of time to spend wit her an money to spend on other random shit plus bills

[treezzy]

wtf...not another one!!!!!

[Weedm]

Well then I guess I need to re-learn what modify means. thanks buddy.

[ayuaddict]

this thread is very serious business.

[worangejuice]

ayuaddict..........you so crazzzayy!!!:)

[dpak]

The other issue is time. Historically, genetically and instinctively the reason for our existence is to reproduce and create offspring to continue the human race, that is our most basic instinct.



according to your logic, wouldn't talking about the stupidity of modifying cars also be considered stupid? you should be making some babies instead! ;D

[ayuaddict]

i should be.

i've already wasted 90% of my entire life.

whats another day or two.

besides, its ridiculously tricky to make babies without paying an assload of money for 18 years nowadays.

but this thread is the Modifying cars is stupid thread, not the we should be making babies thread.

[tr4c3]

Cars are gay. Spending money on them is gay. Drifting is gay. People are dumb. *shakes fist*

But in all honesty I'm not into drifting, it's not bad just not my thing. Meh.

[yarou]

yes, modifying cars is mecha gay.

[ayuaddict]

its gay as having a penis inserted into your rectum, but this is about the stupidity of modifying cars, not the homosexuality or the happiness of modifying cars - depending on which meaning you guys intended.

although either could i suppose apply...

[Mister.E]

this thread is very serious business.

so many people on this forum fail at simple sarcasm. give it up man, they don't get it.

[XnTroubleX]

I really enjoy spending money modifying cars. I think it is all a matter of personal preference. As with all hobbies it cost money. Any adult hobby is going to cost money and it will always seem like it is being just thrown away. I have some friends that are into rock climbing, they spend an ass load of money on their rides but its something they like to do. We talk shit with each other about how I think rock climbing is dumb and they feel the same way about tuning, but we agree that its a hobby!! Your never going to get a complete verdict that modifying cars is stupid because it is just a personal preference. Even if its not cars your going to blow your money on something!!!

[worangejuice]

Why the fuck would someone spend money to lower their car? It can only go on less public roads and driveways. Spending more for less? a lower walled tire cost more than a big wall tire, you must be joking! Coilovers make your car bumpy. waste of money. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!!! Exhausts make your car louder and not to mention illegal! It it wasn't perfected from the factory, what makes you think you can do any better? Stupid idiots and stupid modified cars!!!

[ayuaddict]

thank you.

paying more money for less matter.

jesus...

[ryguy]

Shit, I think cars in general are stupid. I wish I had a bicycle. Cars only have, what, 5 speeds? 6 if you're lucky. My dream Huffy has 15 speeds, bitch.

[ronmcdon]

The other issue is time. Historically, genetically and instinctively the reason for our existence is to reproduce and create offspring to continue the human race, that is our most basic instinct. however ive chosen to spend 90% of my youth in, under or on top of a car, when i should have chosen to spend 90% of my youth in, under or on top of a girl.

must i persuade thee further? modifying cars is stupid.



lol, I can't think of worse reason.
think of all the $$$ we could have more wisely spent on child support bills.
your point there was possibly the only thing that made me feel good about wasting $ on cars.

[Antihero983]

wait.

how the hell do you modify a car??

what is a car anyway?

[xpertsnowcarver]

I'm confused..

[speed_racerx]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/speedracerzero/Disneyinternets.jpg

[ericcastro]

totally
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s242/castro_castro/IMG_5419.jpg

[CNDC]

YeayUUuh. I got some stickers that make my car faster. I heard taking the springs out for a super slammed right makes the car better.

[ayuaddict]

nope!

both of those things are stupid!

[ILoveJDM]

what are you talking about
fitting fiberglass kits on is TEN TIMES better then oem urethane.

[Matej]

Modifying cars is quite ridiculous.
It is unfathomable to me why anyone would choose to throw their money away in such a manner.

[ayuaddict]

It's just like bulimia!

[Bubbles]

It makes you look sexier.


I agree.

[M11's]

to the op what kind of car do you drive. why can't people spend money how they like, they work for it so can spend how they want. human nature is to make what they own better or easier for them selfs to use.

sounds like your the poor guy with a shit car that can't afford to modify and trying to drag the rest down. misery loves company.

[Enna]

lol I think he's ^ serious. Ah I love the ignorance.

[drift freaq]

lol I think he's ^ serious. Ah I love the ignorance.

Its bliss or so they say.


Ya modifying cars what a fucking dumb ass thing to do. Talk about a waste of time and money.

[Drift N Dragg]

These Threads are getting Old FAST

[drift freaq]

These Threads are getting Old FAST

so isn't modifying cars and drifting.

[ericcastro]

to the op what kind of car do you drive. why can't people spend money how they like, they work for it so can spend how they want. human nature is to make what they own better or easier for them selfs to use.

sounds like your the poor guy with a shit car that can't afford to modify and trying to drag the rest down. misery loves company.

So guess what guy doesn't read the threads he post in...........:bowrofl:

[Dunkz]

to the op what kind of car do you drive. why can't people spend money how they like, they work for it so can spend how they want. human nature is to make what they own better or easier for them selfs to use.

sounds like your the poor guy with a shit car that can't afford to modify and trying to drag the rest down. misery loves company.


ha ha :bowrofl:

http://i11.tinypic.com/44v8itg.jpg

[eclipse_dsm]

Modifying cars is just plain stupid period. To much time and money to something you either lose or get in trouble for. But on the other side its fun and challenging. I'm going to enjoy being stupid for a little bit and grow up eventually.

[S14_Kouki]

This is stupid.

[davirene]

Nah Modified cars are the shit.....just look....This has to be East Coast....lol

http://news-images.caradisiac.com/IMG/jpg/4/6/5/2/2/donk2.jpg

http://images.loqu.com/contents/821/153/image/gai%20zhuang%20che%201.jpg

http://www.coolcarsroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/funny_cars_1.jpg

[XnTroubleX]

hold up,.. that donk is properly done so its legit,, for the other two,, Failure is the best explanation!!

[MandTPhotography]

240XTC is dumb.


/thread

[murderrsirenss]

im feelin' that donk..

[lazysk8er2]

hey dont be hating on the east coast atleast were not the ones who has an unpopular rap artist host a show that paints cars lame-o colors with blenders and shag rugs

[Teddy]

In all seriousness, the act of modifying a car is pretty silly.

[davirene]

Ok let me clarify my comment on the East Coast....I dont mean no disrespect....but I was at Petersberg VA for 6 months, I went to Richmond on the weekends and went to Virginia Beach twice and Wash D.C. for the 4th of july.....

I didnt see really any car scene...I saw a huge motorcycle scene where they custom painted them and stretch the rear trailing arm to drag race...

There is some crazy food theme for the car scene there....So I saw a Snickers Car, Pilsbury Dough Boy Car, Skittles Car, A surburban painted like a watermelon....

I did see an occasional hotrod on sunny days and one S14 with sportmax wheels in Norfolk VA..

So bottom line 6mos where I was at was pretty dead.....I will go to New York next year and hopefully will have my opinion changed...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14/davirene/0725091645.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14/davirene/0725091645a.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14/davirene/0627091136.jpg

Oh yeh....I did actually see one crown vic and one el camino with the wheels broke off and the other with the wheel and axle sitting next to it....

To much weight on unmodified axles and hub bearings....FAIL

[drift freaq]

hey dont be hating on the east coast atleast were not the ones who has an unpopular rap artist host a show that paints cars lame-o colors with blenders and shag rugs

Thats on Network based out of New York City. Oh damn you just pwnzed.

[chadwickity]

Modifying cars is dumb. This s13 I have decided to waste my time turning into a dedicated track/auto-x toy will be car number 15 for me, and not a one of them has remained stock. If I think back on all the money i've spent on cars I could have a house or two by now.

I can't stop though, I thought I could. Got out of cars for the last two years, and in that time I still managed to waste money lifting my daily Isuzu Rodeo. Then bought a bike and wasted just as much money on it as I would have on a car (even more if you include medical bills). So here I am, a 23 y/o college student with not a dollar to my name, living check to check, with a hunk of shit s13 coupe sitting in the driveway that I'm determined to waste a grand or two on. But for some reason I'm ok with that, and spent the last few months planning this act of stupidity.

Whatever, you only live once right?

[ayuaddict]

to the op what kind of car do you drive. why can't people spend money how they like, they work for it so can spend how they want. human nature is to make what they own better or easier for them selfs to use.

sounds like your the poor guy with a shit car that can't afford to modify and trying to drag the rest down. misery loves company.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IVI5W8Eg3Gs/SI8lYL-M6jI/AAAAAAAAABE/hJEyACF7rNQ/s320/YouMad.jpg

i like my car just the way it is, thank you very much.

[ronmcdon]

honestly (no sarcasm) I wouldn't mind boulevard cruising in something like this.
using the ronald-mcdonald dolls as 'road rage' projectiles can't hurt either.

http://images.paraorkut.com/img/funnypics/images/m/mcdonalds_pimp_car-12616.jpg

[1_Bad_Silvia]

it feels good when u hit the gas and u just take off in front of everyone. ya its waste of money but its also feeling good. they balance each other out.

[ericcastro]

I just dont like being like everything else in this world.
I like to have a little individuality and creativity.

Yes, we all modify our cars, But there are alot less modified 240SX's out there then there are 2000 Toyota Corolla's.

[WISH ONE]

Yes modifying cars is dumb, a waste of money blah blah blah... its a hobby for most people. some people take it a little too seriously and think the world revolves around it, it doesnt.
The same can be said about other hobbies... to each his own and if it makes you happy go for it.

On another note Id love to put condoms on each one of those fart cans on the volvo and watch them blow up.

[wh0aitznic0]

People who modify cars are stupid.

I modify my car.

Therefore, I am stupid.

[FaLKoN240]

I wish I never started working on cars.

I'd probably have a lot more money saved up, and stop wanting to dump my money into the piece of shit.

[rb25_s13*CHUKI]

I love working on my car and I love modifying my car. Who cares what people say about doing It. If they don't like It they either can't afford It.weren't very good at It or just don't share the same passion as the other.

If your gonna complain about money then this Isn't for you and step away from the game. If your gna complain about cops then It's not for you. Step away. If your gna complain period, Step away Its not for you.

I enjoy my exhausts and my lowerd car.my hids,my diffs.my engines.my control arms. I enjoy every single aftermarket part that Is on my car. Every single penny spent was a smile earned. If your gna complaing then step down from the game.

[BoostSlideWayz]

I personally think thatmodifying your car is just fitting it to your personality.. if you have a completely riced out car your a fag but if you have a clean car that has a decent stance and not screaming give me attention i think it means you respect your car but want alittle more out of it then stock. i mean lets be honest.. most the USDM 240sx arent that fast... so who cares if the car is modded or not.

[rb25_s13*CHUKI]

I personally think thatmodifying your car is just fitting it to your personality.. if you have a completely riced out car your a fag but if you have a clean car that has a decent stance and not screaming give me attention i think it means you respect your car but want alittle more out of it then stock. i mean lets be honest.. most the USDM 240sx arent that fast... so who cares if the car is modded or not.

Mine Is pretty fast. same for my rx7. My Evo. all my other 240's.

[rb25_s13*CHUKI]

You know what I think Is dumb? All this zilvia non sense. Ohh lets call everything stupid! Then the other people who post, only post what other people say so they can keep their zilvia rep up and look cool! Yay! LEts Impress Zilvia!! Even tho half the people here saying modifying cars Is stupid have modifyed cars.

[Matej]

Everyone on here defending modifying cars is just secretly upset that their car is not stock.

[ayuaddict]

i wish you could just buy stock cars.

[WISH ONE]

Id have a lot more money on my thats for sure... If i never found cars id probably still be skateboarding, maybe even turning pro like some of my friends i grew up skateboarding with. but theres always the "what if", I wouldnt trade cars for the world and I hope i never "grow up" and realize cars are stupid and a pathetic waste of time. I just hope i continue to do well for myself and make enough money to support my stupid waste of money hobby... LOL

[ayuaddict]

i bet i would have an awesome collection of STIs.

...and not the subaru :tardrim:

[Enna]

I think you mean STD's. And with that I concur.

[rb25_s13*CHUKI]

I think you mean STD's. And with that I concur.

Nope he means STI. STI =Sexually transmitted Infection

[FaLKoN240]

You know what's stupid?

Spelling modified with a 'y'.

Oh yeah, and modifying cars.

[Moon Ill]

Well. If you have nuts you might as well be nuts. Having your pants on the ground is stupid, but people do it because ironing is a hassle and it really hides the wrinkles well. But people modify their bodies right? Like, enlarge or reduce boobs, call phone sex lines, and use ky jelly. It's not fair.

But it wasn't really him. I didn't think it could be anybody else, but it did end up being somebody else. Aww man, you just missed that commercial. Oh well. Modifying a car shouldn't be taken too seriously unless you plan on driving it on the road or racing it.

That's why floating cars were killed. Couldn't modify them. Orange sherbet knows this. That's why it's around the orange cream pops. However, if you prefer vanilla yogurt you should try adding walnuts.

Metaphors of Marcus Aurelius weren't used that often in Tsun Tsu's AOW, but very often in Mitoshomi Musashi's BOT5R. Why in the hell are you still reading this?

[ayuaddict]

Well. If you have nuts you might as well be nuts. Having your pants on the ground is stupid, but people do it because ironing is a hassle and it really hides the wrinkles well. But people modify their bodies right? Like, enlarge or reduce boobs, call phone sex lines, and use ky jelly. It's not fair.

But it wasn't really him. I didn't think it could be anybody else, but it did end up being somebody else. Aww man, you just missed that commercial. Oh well. Modifying a car shouldn't be taken too seriously unless you plan on driving it on the road or racing it.

That's why floating cars were killed. Couldn't modify them. Orange sherbet knows this. That's why it's around the orange cream pops. However, if you prefer vanilla yogurt you should try adding walnuts.

Metaphors of Marcus Aurelius weren't used that often in Tsun Tsu's AOW, but very often in Mitoshomi Musashi's BOT5R. Why in the hell are you still reading this?

dude, that makes so much sense.

[hailandkill]

Having your pants on the ground is stupid, but people do it because ironing is a hassle and it really hides the wrinkles well.

HAHAHA

:bowrofl:




holy shit

[LongGrain]

The other issue is time. Historically, genetically and instinctively the reason for our existence is to reproduce and create offspring to continue the human race, that is our most basic instinct. however ive chosen to spend 90% of my youth in, under or on top of a car, when i should have chosen to spend 90% of my youth in, under or on top of a girl.



may I quote this in my signature?

[enkei2k]

.....I will go to New York next year and hopefully will have my opinion changed...

good luck with that. all i see around here are rust buckets, mine included :Owned: :(

[ayuaddict]

may I quote this in my signature?

of course <3.

[rb25_s13*CHUKI]

of course <3.

Spent my youth In,on top, under, around, behind, in between, In front, Cars and girls. Just gotta know how to work both. Like getting head while dropping ur Fc tranny. That was fun! Still spending my youth doing that.

[slothonaleash]

Dumb as shit, but great fun. Like most things in life. I'm over how much of a money pit these things are.

[svensko]

I'm to the point where I'll probably just rebuild my KA, maybe supercharge it, and just leave the exterior stock. Reliable fun car > being hassled by cops.

[unlegendary]

aw man really? i should buy a fixie bike then.

[TurboSE]

Modifying cars is stupid. There is no practical reason to do what we do, it drains our wallets, gets us dirty, makes us curse and drink beer. I have $20k invested in a car that doesn't have a motor in it, or front wheels or seats or a steering wheel...and if my garage caught fire tomorrow, I'd be crushed. Hobbies are something we do, not because they make sense, but because they make us happy. I love being in my garage, I love my "car", I don't care if it's a smart investment or a wise way to spend my money...if I didn't have a car to fix, I'd do a lot more drugs and drink a lot more beer and still be poor.

[RB24_S14]

woah. I think modifying is a hobby. I like the stock JDM look, but so does everyone that likes the S or Z chassy, Well most. Some people can make a car look ugly and ricy. But aslong as you know what your doing your car will make you proud and put a smile on your face when you are finished. The whole reason why I started working when I was 16 was because I wanted a 240sx or a 300zx and modify it. If you like something go for it, who cares if gas is expensive. If you dont have fun whats the point of having a car? Obiously if your on a car forum its because you not only use your car to drive to work.

[2_slow_40]

Some people can make a car look ugly and ricy. But aslong as you know what your doing your car will make you proud and put a smile on your face when you are finished .


YEAH!!! You are soooo correct. When I finish working on my awesome cars, I realize that I just found 17 more things that I get to fix. YESSSS!!! I love it!
(There is ALWAYS a big smile to be found on my face.)

If you like something go for it, who cares if gas is expensive.

You're absolutely mother freaking right!!! I sure don't care that gas is expensive, shoot, I love spending over $40 every time I drive 200 miles. (SOOOO TIGHT!!!!!)

If you dont have fun whats the point of having a car?

You make a good point here^^^. I totally agree 100% with that. Just because you have a job, and you like to go to the store occasionally doesn't mean you should have a car, that's just dumb and pointless. Maybe those people should just get a horse and carriage or something huh? Idiots I tell you.

In all seriousness though, modifying cars is hecka lame. Why ever would one do such a thing??? Why would you want to ruin a perfectly good 20 year old car for God's sake!!!??? Dumb kids, I swear!!!

[Ryeno]

Bump.
however ive chosen to spend 90% of my youth in, under or on top of a car, when i should have chosen to spend 90% of my youth in, under or on top of a girl.

I agree. Even if I could justify the money I've wasted it's the time that's really a bummer. It's always possible to make more money in the future but it's never possible to get your time back. Especially such peek prime years as late teens or early 20s.

[redline racer510]

This thread makes me want to hang myself........oh wait theres an exhaust leak I got to fix.

[Bambi]

Fuck yeah it is.

[ghoti]

Fuck yeah it is.

If it ain't broke don't fix it. Now what broke on your car again?

Modifying cars is so stupid OP got rid of his Pink car and got a rusty-looking Z:hide:

[word sux]

nope.

its true right?

the most basic equation would be: More fuel + More air = More power.

therefor more power would require more fuel which would result in worse efficiency.


I guess the word efficiency meand nothing to you?



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[Corbic]

Modifying cars is stupid. There is no practical reason to do what we do, it drains our wallets, gets us dirty, makes us curse and drink beer.

Much like protected sex.

[Corbic]

What's stupid about "modifying cars" are the people that build cars to the extreme. We've all seen the build threads, magazine articles and blog features. Some dood takes "X-car" and turns it into a parts mash, custom work, fanboi dream all in the name of "Race car".

I know of several 240's on this form that went down that path. Expensive bracing, roll cages, fixed back seats, A/C deletes, all new control arms, suspension arms, big brakes, crazy wheels, expensive body kits... et al... owners then ended up all emo because they have EXTREMELY HARSH cars that always had something wrong, that never seemed as perfect as their photos implied and at the end of the day the car wouldn't even compare to a base C6 on the track. oh, and these cars never saw the track in the first place.

Do it because you like to tinker. Don't do it for show.. and yes, a "omfg daily race car" is for show. Paying $50 three times a summer to "drift" in a parking lot is not a race car.

These are racecars.

http://media.syracuse.com/post-standard/photo/2012/09/11515088-standard.jpg

[Mikester]

What's stupid about "modifying cars" are the people that build cars to the extreme. We've all seen the build threads, magazine articles and blog features. Some dood takes "X-car" and turns it into a parts mash, custom work, fanboi dream all in the name of "Race car".

I know of several 240's on this form that went down that path. Expensive bracing, roll cages, fixed back seats, A/C deletes, all new control arms, suspension arms, big brakes, crazy wheels, expensive body kits... et al... owners then ended up all emo because they have EXTREMELY HARSH cars that always had something wrong, that never seemed as perfect as their photos implied and at the end of the day the car wouldn't even compare to a base C6 on the track. oh, and these cars never saw the track in the first place.

Do it because you like to tinker. Don't do it for show.. and yes, a "omfg daily race car" is for show. Paying $50 three times a summer to "drift" in a parking lot is not a race car.

These are racecars.

http://media.syracuse.com/post-standard/photo/2012/09/11515088-standard.jpg

Dude... Not everybody does this for racecar or show. I get what you're saying, and I laugh when I think of the things some of these people do in the name of 'becauseracecar'; but there is another reason some of us do this...

No matter what, everyone needs an outlet- Some do it for recognition, others do it because they can, others do it solely for the journey to see where it takes them and what they will learn along the way.

Then there are those dudes/dudettes who do the bare minimum on tight budgets in the name of getting just one more lap in at the drift event. They know in most cases, that these cars aren't 'racecars'... but to them, drifting is a 'sport' that they love and find happiness in when they participate; or get an 'attaboy' from someone they look up to.

It's not unlike any other hobby or creative outlet out there- Just expensive.

Is modifying cars stupid? No.

[ultimateforce]

Bump.


I agree. Even if I could justify the money I've wasted it's the time that's really a bummer. It's always possible to make more money in the future but it's never possible to get your time back. Especially such peek prime years as late teens or early 20s.

I wish I spent more time screwing around with cars now that I am 30 (and thus an old man) and less time doing other dumb stuff. Oh boy, I sure did put my dick in a lot of girls when I was in my 20s in college, but I still wish I would have actually finished either of my S13s now that I look back on it. You can't really have it all, and the grass is always greener is what I am getting at.

[KiLLeR2001]

I'm trying to get everything done to my S13 while I'm still young. The thought of continuously modifying when I'm older seems very unappealing, at least on these cars. When I finish building my S13s... I'm moving onto the Porsche 911.

[BossHogg]

It's just like bulimia!

have to disagree. At least with bulimia you get back out what you put in! :rimshot:

I'm trying to get everything done to my S13 while I'm still young. The thought of continuously modifying when I'm older seems very unappealing, at least on these cars. When I finish building my S13s... I'm moving onto the Porsche 911.

totally where I'm at right now. Although it's an never ending battle between 911 and GTR. My nissan roots pick at me. Although I had 911 carrera 4s pass me the other day with exhaust going about 90-95. Sounded fucking awesome. My 911 will definitely be a turbo lol. I don't want one if its not. The 911 is definitely the better looking car but the gtr is cheaper and I could do some nice mods with that money saved. I'll worry about it when the time comes....if ever lol. Try not to think about more cars while already doing one.

[drift freaq]

what is stupid is this thread being bumped after 3 years of being dead.

[Skidward]

Modifying and playing with cars is stupid fun!

[Skidward]

I do like modifying cars. It is a hobby and passion. Modifying cars is something that keeps me going through a sometimes dreary and stressful day at work. I have stacks of different car magazines and think about it a lot. I like the challenge of making changes that are tasteful yet faithful to the original design and function of the car. I tend to like old school JDM mods and personalize the car for myself. If other people like wide body, gutted, roll caged track cars then that is coolness too. I hope to eventually get there with a second car. I also like innovation and blending modern technology within old school design. It is all good. I try to stay open and positive and not to judge whether something is right or wrong but only why I like it and how it works for me.

[BigKriss]

My daily driver. S14, full cage, rb26 , 650 wheel hp, big brakes, rose joint suspension, etc, etc.
I prefer driving this than a big comfy auto Bmw or similar. Why? Because I modified it to be like this and it is what I enjoy.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/BarryHenning/299835_439720989430047_330550386_n_zps24cf06ee.jpg (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/BarryHenning/media/299835_439720989430047_330550386_n_zps24cf06ee.jpg .html)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/BarryHenning/IMG_0958Small_zpsab8e34a8.jpg (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/BarryHenning/media/IMG_0958Small_zpsab8e34a8.jpg.html)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/BarryHenning/Capture-5.png (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/BarryHenning/media/Capture-5.png.html)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/BarryHenning/BarryHenning003/20140103_163456_zps5a11500e.jpg (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/BarryHenning/media/BarryHenning003/20140103_163456_zps5a11500e.jpg.html)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/BarryHenning/BarryHenning003/20140103_163448_zpse19f4a72.jpg (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/BarryHenning/media/BarryHenning003/20140103_163448_zpse19f4a72.jpg.html)

Daily driver bud..

[Skidward]

Very nice! Now that is what I'm talking about...tasteful and well done! Nothing stupid about it...except stupid fast!

[Skidward]

So, did I like totally kill this thread or did it just die on its own?!

[Skidward]

Close this thread?! No action for some time...anyone?
:goyou: