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Old 06-05-09, 10:24 PM
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Cool The worst part of being bit by the mod bug?

Is the waiting you have to do for FEDEX or UPS to deliver the goods!

Sheeeesh! My wheels won't get here til the 10th! I received my tires today, which is making the wait worse!

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Old 06-05-09, 10:36 PM
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you know what's even worse than waiting?
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finding out that your goodies got DAMAGED during delivery....
then you have to go through lots of stuff and then wait AGAIN
Old 06-05-09, 10:46 PM
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Since it was brought up, some other downsides (take this whole thing lightly)...

1) Calls attention to cops.
2) Calls attention to no good doers.
3) Projects a "hey look at me, I'm trying to stand out from the crowd" persona (could be good or bad).
4) Ruins resale value.
5) Diminishes ride.
6) Can void warranty.
7) Expensive parts.

Other than that, it's great!
I kid. I used to mod when I was younger. It's something you do, live through it, and then get out of your system.
One sign you are getting older in life is when you stop doing things like modding and start your sentences with "when I was your age..." Ahhhh! It's a slow Friday night!
Old 06-05-09, 10:48 PM
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The 10th? man, i'd be happy if mine came on the 20th! I don't think i'll get mine for another 2 month.....
Old 06-06-09, 10:17 AM
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^^ Hang in there Lexboi. Two months is nothing. I waited 8 months for my mooncakes!!!
Old 06-06-09, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Fizzboy7
Since it was brought up, some other downsides (take this whole thing lightly)...

1) Calls attention to cops.
2) Calls attention to no good doers.
3) Projects a "hey look at me, I'm trying to stand out from the crowd" persona (could be good or bad).
4) Ruins resale value.
5) Diminishes ride.
6) Can void warranty.
7) Expensive parts.

Other than that, it's great!
I kid. I used to mod when I was younger. It's something you do, live through it, and then get out of your system.
One sign you are getting older in life is when you stop doing things like modding and start your sentences with "when I was your age..." Ahhhh! It's a slow Friday night!
lol.. do you mean to tell me that the CEO's and business men who drive expensive cars that the MOD to enjoy on the weekends.. are still young teenagers?
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sucks when a 2 week eta is now going on 5 weeks. i want my wheels too.
Old 06-06-09, 10:41 AM
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the worst part is probably opening up your wallet to get a $.99 double stacker at mcdonalds and find out youre too broke to even afford that..
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Originally Posted by Fizzboy7
Since it was brought up, some other downsides (take this whole thing lightly)...

1) Calls attention to cops.
2) Calls attention to no good doers.
3) Projects a "hey look at me, I'm trying to stand out from the crowd" persona (could be good or bad).
4) Ruins resale value.
5) Diminishes ride.
6) Can void warranty.
7) Expensive parts.

Other than that, it's great!
I kid. I used to mod when I was younger. It's something you do, live through it, and then get out of your system.
One sign you are getting older in life is when you stop doing things like modding and start your sentences with "when I was your age..." Ahhhh! It's a slow Friday night!
You missed
8) Time consuming

This, and your 7) point is why I'll probably stop modding in the future.
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Yeah I'm not planning on getting anything more than wheels and coilovers. I really can't justify spending $600 on a front lip, $300+ for plastic pieces (visors), etc...

It's insane how much parts are.
Old 06-06-09, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by stooky
the worst part is probably opening up your wallet to get a $.99 double stacker at mcdonalds and find out youre too broke to even afford that..


buying with money i dont really have to spend hah got my parts ordered and realizing... i dont really need them but its now too late as they are on the way
Old 06-06-09, 12:13 PM
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stock is best
Old 06-06-09, 01:17 PM
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worst thing is seeing your credit card statement
Old 06-06-09, 02:09 PM
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Why does it take that long to wait for wheels? 8 months? Wowsers.
Old 06-06-09, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by SeOuLiS250
you know what's even worse than waiting?
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finding out that your goodies got DAMAGED during delivery....
then you have to go through lots of stuff and then wait AGAIN
I sure hope its not what I am thinking you just purchased


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