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WHY DO YOU MODIFY CARS

17 messages,  Last post on Feb 06, 2008 at 8:16 PM

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#9 of 17 for me its... by maudit87

Mar 10, 2007 (7:05 am)

Although not having actually owned a car yet (although I plan to soon) there a several reasons I want to.
 
I love taking stuff and making it my own; my comp is covered in sharpie ink and sticker, and my desk has stuff etched into it. I love creation, taking something or nothing and making a creation I dreamt up a reality. Like people above me said, you can look at it and be proud of it and get a feeling that you accomplished something. Besides, cars are art (in all aspects; the engine, outer aperance, and the interior.) , and whats better then adding your own personal touch.

#10 of 17 Some cars just look better modified. by eyyop

Mar 14, 2007 (10:04 am)

Take a look at the Mazda RX-8 vs the Mazdaspeed RX-8
http://www.newstreet.it/img/auto/listino/max/MAZDA_RX-8_2003.jpg>
 
http://tanakatire.web.infoseek.co.jp/505/MAZDASPEED_RX8.jpg>

#11 of 17 More Customized than Modded by ateixeira

Mar 26, 2007 (12:56 pm)

I have just about every OE accessory in the book. Though mine is more customized, as the engine was kept stock.
 
Why? Add utility. Why not? It can do more tasks.

#12 of 17 Re: WHY DO YOU MODIFY CARS [1000rwhp] by jpstax1

Mar 27, 2007 (9:55 am)

Replying to: 1000rwhp (Feb 10, 2007 10:03 am)
Maybe this is why:
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqqpiPr3LFE&mode=related&search=

#13 of 17 Re: WHY DO YOU MODIFY CARS [paisan] by rockylee

Apr 07, 2007 (1:25 pm)

Replying to: paisan (Feb 10, 2007 8:40 pm)
Guess I did post here a while back.....
 
Rocky

#14 of 17 Re: WHY DO YOU MODIFY CARS [paisan] by applecore323

Dec 28, 2007 (8:35 am)

Replying to: paisan (Feb 10, 2007 8:40 pm)
I modify usually for performance . Usually suspension and brakes first, and then power later on. If your car can't handle and stop, no point in adding power.

#15 of 17 Re: WHY DO YOU MODIFY CARS [applecore323] by paisan

Dec 29, 2007 (8:50 pm)

Replying to: applecore323 (Dec 28, 2007 8:35 am)
Same here. Brakes, Tires, Suspension first. Then power later on. If you can carry speed through turns you need to slow down less and therefore will be overall faster w/o extra power.
 
-mike

#16 of 17 Why do I modify cars? by andysautosport

Feb 05, 2008 (11:42 am)

Although I agree that car engineers have put a lot of time and thought into the design of the vehicle, but I like to make things better.

#17 of 17 Re: WHY DO YOU MODIFY CARS [1000rwhp] by waterdr

Feb 06, 2008 (8:16 pm)

Replying to: 1000rwhp (Feb 10, 2007 10:03 am)
Modifying a car is like burning money. As far as an investment is concerned, it is about as dumb as it gets.
 
BUT, they never stopped me - lol
 
I go for power....I generally prefer the "go fast" over the "looks fast" mods. For me it is about making something mine and I enjoy the engineering aspects of it. I approached my current modded car with a plan. I think a lot of people just throw things at a car w/o thinking or because they heard something works.

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