The worst part of being bit by the mod bug?
06-06-09, 05:19 PM
#18
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!
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!
06-07-09, 03:05 AM
#21
the worst part of modding?
finding out that the car you started modding has an encrypted ECU, has a Tacoma tranismission, doesn't have an aftermarket following, and is just sitting in your driveway looking pretty.
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDGE!!!!
Why didn'nt I know about the IS-F before I plunkered down for the IS 250 T_T
/slash wrist
finding out that the car you started modding has an encrypted ECU, has a Tacoma tranismission, doesn't have an aftermarket following, and is just sitting in your driveway looking pretty.
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDGE!!!!
Why didn'nt I know about the IS-F before I plunkered down for the IS 250 T_T
/slash wrist
06-07-09, 11:54 AM
#23
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!
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!
06-07-09, 08:43 PM
#25
your opinion and i repsect that, but IMO people who say they outgrow it, were never serious to begin with. i have friends who say that and i always say if you have always liked cars it shouldnt change. i will never ever drive a stock car. i know people who are into their 60's who still drive modded cars. again no disrespect.
06-07-09, 10:41 PM
#26
Lexus Test Driver
your opinion and i repsect that, but IMO people who say they outgrow it, were never serious to begin with. i have friends who say that and i always say if you have always liked cars it shouldnt change. i will never ever drive a stock car. i know people who are into their 60's who still drive modded cars. again no disrespect.
Then there is another avenue to this whole thing, and that is people who like to customize their cars to stand out. Modding puts their "mark" on it, with their very own creativity and signature. Nothing wrong with that at all and I think that is also why so many people mod. But as one ages and life progresses, perhaps he/she cares less and less about making statements to society (through a vehicle).
Or, maybe I am too much of a thinker. When I see a modded car, the first thing I think is, "who is driving it?" rather than the product itself. I wonder if others have the same first thought...
All good points here, glad you added to it.
06-08-09, 04:28 AM
#27
your opinion and i repsect that, but IMO people who say they outgrow it, were never serious to begin with. i have friends who say that and i always say if you have always liked cars it shouldnt change. i will never ever drive a stock car. i know people who are into their 60's who still drive modded cars. again no disrespect.
I've always liked cars, I just generally don't bother with mods that don't actually improve the performance of the vehicle in some way.
On my last car that involved lots of mods, because there was a lot you could do in that regard... while it was nice stock it had lots of room for easy/relatively cheap improvement...and it went from a car that'd barely beat an IS250 in a race to one that'd hand an IS-F it's rear easily.
On this car however there's very very little that's worth doing, hence, not much modding. Doesn't mean I'm not "serious" about cars, it means I bought a really really nice car that's already very well engineered and leaves little room for practical improvement.
06-08-09, 10:01 AM
#29
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!
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!
I'd say for many of your points, it depends on how you choose to modify the vehicle, and then how or where you drive it. For example, lawfully tracking your car wouldn’t attract police attention, while a person putting together a purpose-built hot-rod would likely consider resale value and warranties as two of the last things on their mind. On the other hand, I can just as easily see why you listed these points, especially if you’re discussing some of the more popular clichés/stereotypes (some of which I agree, do have merit
).I will have to disagree on the comment about modifying a car being something you do when younger, though.
Granted, it does exist as a fad for a number of individuals, but I've found that young or old(er), its a matter of how much you appreciate the activity, in general. Tinkering with cars is a timeless tradition in this country, embraced by those young and old, and I'm sure there are a number of cases where kids inheret their interest from watching a relative pull together a vintage project or so (not limited to cars).I know for me, I just enjoy working with my hands, reverse engineering things, and seeing direct results from a days work, be it visually or performance-wise. Work smart and play hard.
