Cars/Car modification

[doomsday2]

Hey hey, was just wondering how many of you are interested in cars, modification etc..?

[teflon]

I used to like modified cars when I was about 18 and couldn't afford insurance on proper cars.
I trashed quite a few hot hatches.

But I still love cars, I have a new shape M5 and my mates have an Impreza WR1 and a Focus ST.

[doomsday2]

Originally Posted by teflon

I used to like modified cars when I was about 18 and couldn't afford insurance on proper cars.
I trashed quite a few hot hatches.

But I still love cars, I have a new shape M5 and my mates have an Impreza WR1 and a Focus ST.

nice, although I'm 20 and can insure decent cars, I still choose to modify them. No idea why as it costs a fortune but theres a great satisfaction in fitting parts yourself and seeing the gains etc...

and as my 1.3 Turbo can keep up with a focus ST, I'm not too phased by bigger cars

[Froogles]

I don't personally modify cars (I couldn't even if I wanted),but my brother modifies quite heavily on his MR2 Turbo. He's got a nice body kit on it,and used to have a Gamecube installed in the interior (With a LCD screen),though I think he's removed that now. I'll try and find some pictures.

[doomsday2]

Originally Posted by Froogles

I don't personally modify cars (I couldn't even if I wanted),but my brother modifies quite heavily on his MR2 Turbo. He's got a nice body kit on it,and used to have a Gamecube installed in the interior (With a LCD screen),though I think he's removed that now. I'll try and find some pictures.

I hope its a subtle bodykit as the MR2's are a nice looking car standard, also more importantly, what sort of engine mods has he done??

[Grael]

I think a little modification is ok, but when people go overboard with the cheap plastic bumpers, spoilers, bonnets it just makes the car look cheap and tacky!
Plus the money you spend on it your never going to get back and it makes it even harder to sell cause the majority of people want me seen in a 1.2 corsa with 5 spoilers, alloys to big for it and PVC outer body!
And im posistive anyone who buys a huge noisy exhaust for their ****ty 1 litre something cars are obviously making up for their small cocks! I mean why else would you want a small engine to sound like a big one?

[doomsday2]

Originally Posted by Grael

I think a little modification is ok, but when people go overboard with the cheap plastic bumpers, spoilers, bonnets it just makes the car look cheap and tacky!
Plus the money you spend on it your never going to get back and it makes it even harder to sell cause the majority of people want me seen in a 1.2 corsa with 5 spoilers, alloys to big for it and PVC outer body!
And im posistive anyone who buys a huge noisy exhaust for their ****ty 1 litre something cars are obviously making up for their small cocks! I mean why else would you want a small engine to sound like a big one?

I agree, I'm not into the bodykit thing at all, when I talk about modification I mean engine, chassis etc.. the stuff that actually makes a difference. I've spent a stupid amount on my car and its only a 1.3 Turbo, but when it can keep up with bigger cars such as Focus ST's, Megane 225's etc.. then its a different story

[Detomah]

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[Grael]

Originally Posted by doomsday2

I agree, I'm not into the bodykit thing at all, when I talk about modification I mean engine, chassis etc.. the stuff that actually makes a difference. I've spent a stupid amount on my car and its only a 1.3 Turbo, but when it can keep up with bigger cars such as Focus ST's, Megane 225's etc.. then its a different story

Not bothered by it really, i wouldnt trust myself doing such things to my engine lol
Sounds kinda cool though you can tune a car to make it as powerful as a mid range sports car, surely it must drinks sooooo much fuel though? and also if its that much power in such a small car surely you will lose stability, grip etc etc, seeing as the car just isnt designed for that sort of power?

[teflon]

It's clearly an exaggeration. Either that or the people in the ST/225 Meganes don't actually know they are involved in a 'race', or they are racing in town where you can't really get above 70. Oops, I obviously meant 30.

[doomsday2]

well tbh, a standard 1.3 Turbo starlet is 0-60 in 6.9, mines roughly 20bhp over standard and my car is VERY quick 0-100. Now I never mentioned towns and would never race in a town. Think what you will, but power - weight ratio is a big thing, and when you drive a car that weighs 840kg's with 155 bhp it makes a difference. The starlet GT is a very underated car, and for a 1.3 turbo to do 0-60 in 6.9 in stock form is very impressive.

and on the note of stability, traction etc... its not too bad, uses lots of petrol as I haven't had the fuelling setup just yet so its roughly 22/23mpg.
I've modified the brakes and suspension so its more stable, but tbh I haven't done over the speed limit for a looong time.

Theres a few starlets about with over 200bhp, and they are beating skylines etc... on the 1/4mile, may be small but a tuned version can be veryy quick!

[teflon]

I'm not 'dissing' your brief dude, maybe a 1.3 biscuit tin can be quick up to about 40 because it weighs nowt. Probably catches people out at the lights too.
I used to float about in things like that, probably not as good bhp/tonne at your age so props. But in a real life race like from Perth to Glasgow or something like that, a Starlet would get thumped by a ST/225Megane.
It's good to have faith in your motor as well, but if you never break any speed limits, you won't win many races against bad men. I have faith in mine too and reckon I could take you to town with only 3rd gear from a standing start. In MSport mode.
500bhp and also about 22mpg.

I honestly can't understand why you would buy a quick car and not go fast in it. Maybe you are from da city and just like to pose or something.