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06-11-2008, 11:06 AM
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Guys check this bmw out,
http://37signals.com/svn/posts/1075-...l-design-study
Supposedly it can morph body panels.
Nice idea. Be sure to watch the video.
http://37signals.com/svn/posts/1075-...l-design-study
Supposedly it can morph body panels.
Nice idea. Be sure to watch the video.
06-11-2008, 12:12 PM
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So when does your car become rice when you mod it anyway?
Rims, Tires, (Volks of course) Is that Rice?
Body kit, Vertex, Nismo, Siebon, Chargespeed Is that Rice?
Tinted windows Rice?
Carbon fiber ? Rice?
Or does it take a bunch of these together?
I think my car is going in the "Rice" direction with this new Chargespeed body kit and the seibon CF hood but I like it.
To me fiber glass body fill type dashes and video screens everywhere is pure Rice, Cheapo parts in poor taste, Rice. (Canadian tire CF stick on parts would qualify for that). HUGE wings Rice uless you race and need them, Painted calepers, meh maybe rice if a crappy job and bad color.
Rims, Tires, (Volks of course) Is that Rice?
Body kit, Vertex, Nismo, Siebon, Chargespeed Is that Rice?
Tinted windows Rice?
Carbon fiber ? Rice?
Or does it take a bunch of these together?
I think my car is going in the "Rice" direction with this new Chargespeed body kit and the seibon CF hood but I like it.
To me fiber glass body fill type dashes and video screens everywhere is pure Rice, Cheapo parts in poor taste, Rice. (Canadian tire CF stick on parts would qualify for that). HUGE wings Rice uless you race and need them, Painted calepers, meh maybe rice if a crappy job and bad color.
06-11-2008, 12:46 PM
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Looks like you're going the direction of jdm-goodies except for whats under the hood ;p
Originally Posted by Smasher
So when does your car become rice when you mod it anyway?
Rims, Tires, (Volks of course) Is that Rice?
Body kit, Vertex, Nismo, Siebon, Chargespeed Is that Rice?
Tinted windows Rice?
Carbon fiber ? Rice?
Or does it take a bunch of these together?
I think my car is going in the "Rice" direction with this new Chargespeed body kit and the seibon CF hood but I like it.
To me fiber glass body fill type dashes and video screens everywhere is pure Rice, Cheapo parts in poor taste, Rice. (Canadian tire CF stick on parts would qualify for that). HUGE wings Rice uless you race and need them, Painted calepers, meh maybe rice if a crappy job and bad color.
Rims, Tires, (Volks of course) Is that Rice?
Body kit, Vertex, Nismo, Siebon, Chargespeed Is that Rice?
Tinted windows Rice?
Carbon fiber ? Rice?
Or does it take a bunch of these together?
I think my car is going in the "Rice" direction with this new Chargespeed body kit and the seibon CF hood but I like it.
To me fiber glass body fill type dashes and video screens everywhere is pure Rice, Cheapo parts in poor taste, Rice. (Canadian tire CF stick on parts would qualify for that). HUGE wings Rice uless you race and need them, Painted calepers, meh maybe rice if a crappy job and bad color.
06-11-2008, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Smasher
So when does your car become rice when you mod it anyway?
Rims, Tires, (Volks of course) Is that Rice?
Body kit, Vertex, Nismo, Siebon, Chargespeed Is that Rice?
Tinted windows Rice?
Carbon fiber ? Rice?
Or does it take a bunch of these together?
I think my car is going in the "Rice" direction with this new Chargespeed body kit and the seibon CF hood but I like it.
To me fiber glass body fill type dashes and video screens everywhere is pure Rice, Cheapo parts in poor taste, Rice. (Canadian tire CF stick on parts would qualify for that). HUGE wings Rice uless you race and need them, Painted calepers, meh maybe rice if a crappy job and bad color.
Rims, Tires, (Volks of course) Is that Rice?
Body kit, Vertex, Nismo, Siebon, Chargespeed Is that Rice?
Tinted windows Rice?
Carbon fiber ? Rice?
Or does it take a bunch of these together?
I think my car is going in the "Rice" direction with this new Chargespeed body kit and the seibon CF hood but I like it.
To me fiber glass body fill type dashes and video screens everywhere is pure Rice, Cheapo parts in poor taste, Rice. (Canadian tire CF stick on parts would qualify for that). HUGE wings Rice uless you race and need them, Painted calepers, meh maybe rice if a crappy job and bad color.
but since you have power to go with the show, I can't see how the chargespeed kit is going to be rice.
06-11-2008, 01:49 PM
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Rice is a total judgement call.
It's dependant on who is doing the evaluating.
There are some universal constants in modifying sports cars.
Brainstorming.....
In terms of appearance.
Full wheel wells look good.
No wheel/ body gap looks good.
Body low to the ground looks good.
Low roof height with a wide body always looks good.
Smooth lines in harmony with the design of the car look good.
High quality materials and paint look good.
Clean spotless cars look good.
Well fitted panels devoid of ripples and gaps looks good.
A sporty exhaust note, and lots of power are always appreciated.
When you stray from those sacrificing for time or cost, what often results is rice. The further you go the more rice results.
I don't think your car will be rice at all dave. Everything done is top of the line, and has a constant theme.
It's dependant on who is doing the evaluating.
There are some universal constants in modifying sports cars.
Brainstorming.....
In terms of appearance.
Full wheel wells look good.
No wheel/ body gap looks good.
Body low to the ground looks good.
Low roof height with a wide body always looks good.
Smooth lines in harmony with the design of the car look good.
High quality materials and paint look good.
Clean spotless cars look good.
Well fitted panels devoid of ripples and gaps looks good.
A sporty exhaust note, and lots of power are always appreciated.
When you stray from those sacrificing for time or cost, what often results is rice. The further you go the more rice results.
I don't think your car will be rice at all dave. Everything done is top of the line, and has a constant theme.
06-11-2008, 02:38 PM
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Thanks guys, I was getting a little worried I was going to far with changes.
Maybe Siebon CF front Fenders next year and just leave the venting section CF with the rest Black. Will that still fit the theam? Maybe a slightly larger wing on the back and thats it for the outside.
Maybe Siebon CF front Fenders next year and just leave the venting section CF with the rest Black. Will that still fit the theam? Maybe a slightly larger wing on the back and thats it for the outside.
06-11-2008, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Smasher
Thanks guys, I was getting a little worried I was going to far with changes.
Maybe Siebon CF front Fenders next year and just leave the venting section CF with the rest Black. Will that still fit the theam? Maybe a slightly larger wing on the back and thats it for the outside.
Maybe Siebon CF front Fenders next year and just leave the venting section CF with the rest Black. Will that still fit the theam? Maybe a slightly larger wing on the back and thats it for the outside.
06-12-2008, 01:36 AM
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I like to seperate every piece and give it a RICE factor rating
definition of RICE
J's Rice Factor rating
BLITZ catback exhaust = 6/10 rice factor
T&E Vertex Full kit = 7/10 rice factor
Stolen S2k atenna = 0/10 rice factor
Volks SF Winning = 7/10 rice factor
JDM Kouki Clear Taillight = 10/10
Being an asian = 10/10
= 66.7% rice factor
definition of RICE
J's Rice Factor rating
BLITZ catback exhaust = 6/10 rice factor
T&E Vertex Full kit = 7/10 rice factor
Stolen S2k atenna = 0/10 rice factor
Volks SF Winning = 7/10 rice factor
JDM Kouki Clear Taillight = 10/10
Being an asian = 10/10
= 66.7% rice factor
06-12-2008, 03:36 AM
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Bumped into a very pretty korean girl driving her z yesterday. I honked twice, she smiled and waved, but I couldnt stop to speak as I was entering the dvp south on ramp.... To bad she's not on this forum
Anyhow, she lives in my area so I am giong to track her down...
Anyhow, she lives in my area so I am giong to track her down...
06-12-2008, 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by mikhe
I like to seperate every piece and give it a RICE factor rating
definition of RICE
J's Rice Factor rating
BLITZ catback exhaust = 6/10 rice factor
T&E Vertex Full kit = 7/10 rice factor
Stolen S2k atenna = 0/10 rice factor
Volks SF Winning = 7/10 rice factor
JDM Kouki Clear Taillight = 10/10
Being an asian = 10/10
= 66.7% rice factor
definition of RICE
J's Rice Factor rating
BLITZ catback exhaust = 6/10 rice factor
T&E Vertex Full kit = 7/10 rice factor
Stolen S2k atenna = 0/10 rice factor
Volks SF Winning = 7/10 rice factor
JDM Kouki Clear Taillight = 10/10
Being an asian = 10/10
= 66.7% rice factor
06-12-2008, 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Reality350
Bumped into a very pretty korean girl driving her z yesterday. I honked twice, she smiled and waved, but I couldnt stop to speak as I was entering the dvp south on ramp.... To bad she's not on this forum
Anyhow, she lives in my area so I am giong to track her down...
Anyhow, she lives in my area so I am giong to track her down...
06-12-2008, 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Reality350
I am on a mission to speak with her..
(unless she has an equiv. cute sister)