Stopping the mods...

Chuck33079 · 09-30-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by God-Speed

But in saying that their have been a few cars that I wish I still had.

Yeah, I should have kept my last toy car just because the shitstain I sold it to blew it up in three weeks because he thought premium gas is premium gas, and filled it up with a tank of 91 when it was tuned for 93 and meth.

Haboob · 09-30-2013, 01:27 PM

It's not necessarily the lack of desire, it's the shock and disappointment at the price tag of things (whether modding import or domestic, **** is still expensive).

Do I want to make it magazine worthy? Sure, but I could buy another car as a DD for the price I'm going to spend to get it that way. Not worth it IMO. I'll save that money for vacation or other things.

kenchan · 09-30-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by scottIN

No, I don't mean the moderators on here-they do an awesome job...

But modding a car. I find that as my car gets older (year and a half now) and more miles, I kind of lose interest in doing things to it. There are things that I'd still like to do & all, but just not the drive I had when I first got it. Hell, I had a whole shop full of stuff I'd ordered for it before I even took delivery.

I know a lot of guys keep going until the day they sell it, but I'd wondering if anyone else feels this way about it, that you just kind of lose interest in customizing it once it gets a little older?

i have a goals for the cars so once i reach that, i will maintain it (maybe replace the HU every 3yrs just to be up to date to the times), but no longer put in the money or hours to 'mod' it further.

i just save up for the next car.

onzedge · 10-01-2013, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i have a goals for the cars so once i reach that, i will maintain it (maybe replace the HU every 3yrs just to be up to date to the times), but no longer put in the money or hours to 'mod' it further.

i just save up for the next car.

7speed · 10-01-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i have a goals for the cars so once i reach that, i will maintain it (maybe replace the HU every 3yrs just to be up to date to the times), but no longer put in the money or hours to 'mod' it further.

i just save up for the next car.

True..........I'm not sure you lose the passion but typically once you mod a part, that should be it. You basically accomplished your goal.

Sure there are people that "waste" money to change exhaust or intakes a few times, go to HFC then swap again for test pipes. **** I went thru 3 different rim combos, to end up with Sport Rays , which is want I wanted to begin with. But that's part of the fun, within reason.

kenchan · 10-01-2013, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 7speed

True..........I'm not sure you lose the passion but typically once you mod a part, that should be it. You basically accomplished your goal.

Sure there are people that "waste" money to change exhaust or intakes a few times, go to HFC then swap again for test pipes. **** I went thru 3 different rim combos, to end up with Sport Rays , which is want I wanted to begin with. But that's part of the fun, within reason.

for me i dont lose the passion. i just customize the car to make it mine...and from there just enjoy

and caring for them.

JARblue · 09-30-2013, 01:51 PM

Gradually acquiring mods keeps my interest piqued. I don't have a bunch of extra funds to throw at mods, so it happens slowly over time. Getting intimate while detailing her and trying out new products is always fun, too

I haven't really done much since I got a tune and some new front rotors and pads and some laps at the track back in June. However, a recent thorough detailing and a TWM short shifter install last weekend, has got me going again. RJM clutch pedal assembly is next on the list

(too bad I think it's going to be Christmas before I get it

)

Regardless of mods, we've put over 40K miles on the Z, enjoying every minute. The Z is my cup of coffee every morning

P's_Z · 10-02-2013, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Gradually acquiring mods keeps my interest piqued. I don't have a bunch of extra funds to throw at mods, so it happens slowly over time. Getting intimate while detailing her and trying out new products is always fun, too

I haven't really done much since I got a tune and some new front rotors and pads and some laps at the track back in June. However, a recent thorough detailing and a TWM short shifter install last weekend, has got me going again. RJM clutch pedal assembly is next on the list

(too bad I think it's going to be Christmas before I get it

)

Regardless of mods, we've put over 40K miles on the Z, enjoying every minute. The Z is my cup of coffee every morning

Couldnt agree more! While i wish to go out and buy all types of cr*p for my Z, i cant because of other priorities and expenses. Detailing the car myself has definitely help me from going bankrupt, although some moolah is slowly being saved up on the side

tonythetiger · 09-30-2013, 02:10 PM

im planning to keep this car and will soon make it to track car so constant modding for me :-)

bdavis89 · 09-30-2013, 02:11 PM

I'd be lying if I said I've never thought about what I could do with the several hundred dollars/mth I'd have if I had gotten something with better mileage and insurance rates. You just have to decide where you want to spend your money

JungleZ · 09-30-2013, 02:32 PM