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08-31-2007, 08:39 AM | #37 |
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An antenna would be considered a "ricer" mod. Since it's mainly for looks and does nothing for the performance of the car. An exhaust alone really wouldn't qualify the person as a tuner either. However, the exhaust is part of the equation. A tuner is someone who looks to achieve more power. In my book simple bolt on parts doesn't really make someone a tuner..
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08-31-2007, 09:11 AM | #38 |
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One man' tuning is another man's rice. I love carbon fiber mods. hehe They shave off some weight, but throw a gallon of milk in the trunk and you are back to the same weight. hehe I saw a carbon fiber hood and trunk on an friggin Hyundai Elantra. lol
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The easiest source of achieving power is from bolt on's.
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08-31-2007, 10:11 AM | #40 |
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At what expense? Three or 4 HP for about $1000. That in my book is a waste of money. In some cases it even reduces power. It changes power delivery.. Some freer flowing exhausts may give you a couple max power gains at 6k rpms, but reduce power in the lower RPMs where most daily driven cars spend most of the time. IMO, that stuff is nearly pointless unless it's supporting a NA build, or some sort of forced induction. Other wise, those parts are more for look and sound. I know a lot of people wont agree with me, but thats my opinion. I've been in the import scene for almost 10 years now. I've been there, done that, and learned my lesson. I'm not saying that it's wrong. It's your car, do as you'd like I don't think any less of anyone for doing it. It's just not my thing anymore. I'd rather put money in quality suspension parts, and good tires then save for a turbo or something in that area. It's all personal preference. |
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Turbos are not rice, that for sure.
Most ricers can't afford a turbo, but will install the gadget that makes it sound as if you have a turbo, you will also need the obligatory fart can for the fake turbo to achieve it's full potential... and a hood scoop, very important for the fake turbo to get maximum turbosity and spoolyness.
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08-31-2007, 11:02 AM | #43 | |
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08-31-2007, 11:26 AM | #44 |
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If that was directed at my comment, I think you misunderstood me.. I wasn't saying Id rather have suspension over a turbo. I was saying I'd rather save for a turbo once the suspension has been upgraded instead of spending money on mods that don't net you much like an I/H/E.
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08-31-2007, 11:29 AM | #45 |
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One of the dumbest discussions on the forum!
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Ya, real turbo's kick ass. But personally, I'll hop in my Mustang 5.0 if I need to race another Mustang 5.0. That way I still have a warranty and 40 mpg's with the daily driver...
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08-31-2007, 07:43 PM | #48 |
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To me it works like this:
Molded Veilside body kit= Tuner Ebay fiberglass body kit, unpainted for 2 years held on with wood screws= rice Big spoiler on a Supra=Tuner Big spoiler on a K car thats on backwards= rice Carbon fiber hood with a scoop= tuner A stick on scoop from pep boys thats falling off= rice Now I'm not hating on the people who buy the cheap parts. If thats what you can afford go for it. I am however hating on the hacks who mod their cars, do a shitty job and go around acting like they are chip foose. I really dont care what parts people put on their cars. But its the cars that come into the shop where I work that have poorly installed parts. (wiring thats a fire hazard or after market wheels without hub centric rings installed, Fart can mufflers supported with a coat hanger) These People are the ricers to me. Chino said something about he himself being a ricer. I say bullshit Chino, you're a Tuner. |
08-31-2007, 08:22 PM | #49 |
Ugh... yeah the wiring thing, tell me about it. I just fixed a friend's installation. He paid a shop to install his DVD/Navigation system, and they screwed it up. The funny part is that I said I'd do it for half what they charged him and he got impatient because I was schedule-challenged at the time. I had to re-do it anyhow, as they had just twisted wires together and wrapped them with electrical tape. It's not just half-assery by owners, you'd be suprised what kind of ghetto installs come out of "reputable" shops these days, too.
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It's pretty simple for me. Rice = all show and no go. But I don't think it's a bad thing. Personally I wouldn't do certain things to my Yari (huge ass spoiler), but I am in position to tell others what to do (or not do) with their cars. Some things are just not for me.
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08-31-2007, 09:18 PM | #51 |
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Myself I like the Pork Fry Rice Yaris.
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09-01-2007, 12:23 AM | #52 |
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so how did we go from "My thoughts regarding this forum", to where we are now? Seems like it just became another HUGH what is and is not rice argument.....
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lock it UP !! it's a waste of time now !! enuff was said at the begining now it's digressing into B.S.
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09-01-2007, 09:55 AM | #54 |
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hear that Churp? That is exactly was I was talking about... we will leave it open for just a bit longer for a responce from Churp, he thinks this thread should be open, and I am willing to hear why he thinks it should stay open before I deciede to close it again
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