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I figured it's about time I actually make a thread about this highly popular topic concerning "rice" cars. I'm awfully sick of hearing that word on GTPlanet. And of course, I've been sick of hearing that in my AOL Chatting days. I think I'm going to start with a bit of personal background on me, then get to the topic at hand. By the way, this WILL be a long introduction, so b*tch about me on that later. Okay, let's do this.
I'm so linear to these modded cars because first and foremost, I still think they are cars no matter what sportscar and muscle car enthusiasts daresay. I don't think these tuner cars will win any road races or drag races against powerful machinery. Some people like to think the intended demographic are Asians with Japanese or even Korean cars. In actuality, anyone into something fun to drive and is cheap on wallets will probably pick up on these cars. Some see cars as a way to get from Point A to Point B. Others see them as pieces of art, looking to be perceived and awed by the public. If you ask me, my interest in cars has mostly shifted to the sport compact and tuner market, but I am still heavily into classic American cars, American classics of our day, the most extravagant European sportscars, the Japanese beasts Americans have to basically import, those Australian cars with the sweet styling, even a supercar in the African country of Morocco (spelled right?). I mean, I'm actually not turned on about horsepower or top speed. I like people who are comfortable with the cars they drive, no matter what anyone says about them. For example, I HATE Saturns, but that Red Line is turning out to be a tuner favorite, and I have no problem with that. I don't know if enthusiasts dislike tuner cars because people try to make them LOOK faster than what's under the hood, because stickers and decals do not add horsepower, because their bodykits and bolt-ons are nothing compared to a Chevy crate motor with 700hp (most likely for the drag strip) and stock appearance, or what. I'll tell you what, and this may offend some people, but if you are a CAR enthusiast, that means you respect most every car no matter what intentions the owner has. So if you dislike these cars, ARE you a real car enthusiast? Doesn't sound like it from where I'm sitting.
I've basically "grown up" getting into these tuner cars because I am an art person. So I have my own views about neon lights, chrome wheels, aftermarket brakes, bodykits, and of course, rear wings. I don't really like neon underlighting, and some bodykits take the race car look a little too far. A little too far in terms of having way too many lines (like the 2000-ish Pontiac Bonneville, or MAYBE the 2000-ish Mitsubishi Eclipse), or looking too aggressive to the point where it is more ugly than attention grabbing. And just because a dirty VW Jetta has a touring car wing on the back doesn't mean it is a "ricer." And it doesn't mean the car has been killed. You wouldn't want someone doing that to a C5 Corvette, so why say that it also sucks for a sport compact or import? One person said that he likes Hummers and calls Hondas and Toyotas "junk." And I still can't get over people saying: "we don't make our cars with chopsticks," or "isn't the Toyota Supra an expensive piece of junk?" Like I said, not all cars are built to take on the 1/4 mile. Did the Mini ever win any drag races against muslce cars? Can the Lamborghini Gallardo smoke a Mustang on the strip? No and no (or prove me wrong). As I've said, people with these cars don't have to rule Pomona or Talladega. If I had a car, I don't care if I get bashed on for having a car that's more show than go. If a person wants his/her car to be that way, then damn it, let them. Since when did all non-American small cars have to be 11 or 12 second street cars? I say that for the people who want to tune to look like race cars, one day you may have to prove your car can still perform, but if you want it to look nice, go for it. You own your car, you do whatever you want to it.
Reply now about either why "ricers" get dissed on, or anything like that. And remember, this does not have to be a bashing session on me. I have my own thoughts, be good or bad. I am human as you are, so limit the "I'm starting to hate you, John," comments to a minimum.
I'm so linear to these modded cars because first and foremost, I still think they are cars no matter what sportscar and muscle car enthusiasts daresay. I don't think these tuner cars will win any road races or drag races against powerful machinery. Some people like to think the intended demographic are Asians with Japanese or even Korean cars. In actuality, anyone into something fun to drive and is cheap on wallets will probably pick up on these cars. Some see cars as a way to get from Point A to Point B. Others see them as pieces of art, looking to be perceived and awed by the public. If you ask me, my interest in cars has mostly shifted to the sport compact and tuner market, but I am still heavily into classic American cars, American classics of our day, the most extravagant European sportscars, the Japanese beasts Americans have to basically import, those Australian cars with the sweet styling, even a supercar in the African country of Morocco (spelled right?). I mean, I'm actually not turned on about horsepower or top speed. I like people who are comfortable with the cars they drive, no matter what anyone says about them. For example, I HATE Saturns, but that Red Line is turning out to be a tuner favorite, and I have no problem with that. I don't know if enthusiasts dislike tuner cars because people try to make them LOOK faster than what's under the hood, because stickers and decals do not add horsepower, because their bodykits and bolt-ons are nothing compared to a Chevy crate motor with 700hp (most likely for the drag strip) and stock appearance, or what. I'll tell you what, and this may offend some people, but if you are a CAR enthusiast, that means you respect most every car no matter what intentions the owner has. So if you dislike these cars, ARE you a real car enthusiast? Doesn't sound like it from where I'm sitting.
I've basically "grown up" getting into these tuner cars because I am an art person. So I have my own views about neon lights, chrome wheels, aftermarket brakes, bodykits, and of course, rear wings. I don't really like neon underlighting, and some bodykits take the race car look a little too far. A little too far in terms of having way too many lines (like the 2000-ish Pontiac Bonneville, or MAYBE the 2000-ish Mitsubishi Eclipse), or looking too aggressive to the point where it is more ugly than attention grabbing. And just because a dirty VW Jetta has a touring car wing on the back doesn't mean it is a "ricer." And it doesn't mean the car has been killed. You wouldn't want someone doing that to a C5 Corvette, so why say that it also sucks for a sport compact or import? One person said that he likes Hummers and calls Hondas and Toyotas "junk." And I still can't get over people saying: "we don't make our cars with chopsticks," or "isn't the Toyota Supra an expensive piece of junk?" Like I said, not all cars are built to take on the 1/4 mile. Did the Mini ever win any drag races against muslce cars? Can the Lamborghini Gallardo smoke a Mustang on the strip? No and no (or prove me wrong). As I've said, people with these cars don't have to rule Pomona or Talladega. If I had a car, I don't care if I get bashed on for having a car that's more show than go. If a person wants his/her car to be that way, then damn it, let them. Since when did all non-American small cars have to be 11 or 12 second street cars? I say that for the people who want to tune to look like race cars, one day you may have to prove your car can still perform, but if you want it to look nice, go for it. You own your car, you do whatever you want to it.
Reply now about either why "ricers" get dissed on, or anything like that. And remember, this does not have to be a bashing session on me. I have my own thoughts, be good or bad. I am human as you are, so limit the "I'm starting to hate you, John," comments to a minimum.
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