View Poll Results: What to do?
Mod it!
24
57.14%
Don't mod it!
18
42.86%
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To mod or not to mod.... that is the question
#1
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Thread Starter
To mod or not to mod.... that is the question
So I am thinking of doing some minor mods to spice up the DD during the spring/summer. Enkei wheels (17") and some Tanabe springs (1.5" drop). the spring rate is only 5% over stock so ride quality shouldn't be impacted too much. The stock wheels are 15's. The question is, do I really want to mod a DD? Does it look too boy racerish? I don't plan on any other mods and I'm serious about that. I don't want expensive wheels, but enkei's are a good balance between quality and price. After the live discount, these are about $100 per wheel.
Stock:
Wheels and drop (photshop, but these are the enkei's I'm considering):
Stock:
Wheels and drop (photshop, but these are the enkei's I'm considering):
#5
Senior Moderator
haha sorry! But really you can mod it and if you feel like a HUGE dork then you can put it back to stock.
Could even use the excuse of getting better gas mileage with lighter wheels.
Could even use the excuse of getting better gas mileage with lighter wheels.
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#11
Slippery slope. No.
#16
I shoot people
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I shoot people
#20
Why not? Age and type of car shouldn't be barriers to tastefully modify an automobile. Hell, at eighty-five years of age, Carroll Shelby is still modifying mustangs in Vegas. I think the wheels and stance of the car you posted looks great.
Terry
Terry
#22
GEEZER
Damn those cars are ugly.
#25
GEEZER
#27
Living the Dream
I kinda agree with Crazy Acura. Could always mod it to make it more "DD-able".
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Those headlights are bad ass too
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Navi
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Tornado Fuel Saver
Those headlights are bad ass too
#28
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Other then upgraded headlamps I wouldn't do a thing. Its not like the car is going to go from horrendous to beautiful with these few mods, its going to look like you borrowed your sons car. Modding for the sake of modding is pretty foolish.
#30
where is....
#31
Suzuka Master
#32
I shoot people
#35
I shoot people
#38
Senior Moderator
you obviously want to. knock yourself out...
personally I wouldn't, but i wouldn't buy that car either.
personally I wouldn't, but i wouldn't buy that car either.
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I actually need to revise it anyway. Most of those mods are either sold or off the car ready for sale.
#40
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Thread Starter
After some thought, I am leaning towards NOT modding. Money isn't an issue, as all of this will be under a grand.. however... reasons not to mod are:
1. Decreased performance (larger wheels/diameter)
2. Possible clearance issues
3. Possible ride quality degradation
It is a daily driver/commuter car afterall....
1. Decreased performance (larger wheels/diameter)
2. Possible clearance issues
3. Possible ride quality degradation
It is a daily driver/commuter car afterall....