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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by istan
I would post the obliged This thread is worthless without pics, but I've seen pictures of you Coach and quite frankly, I'm scurred you'll beat me up.

^HazWifeRacing FTW!
I still haven't figured out how to post pics, but if you pm me your email I'll send you a pic for you to post.
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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Well, I posted this thread because I needed a reminder as to why I mod. I've been throwing around the idea of putting my car back to stock and picking up a new toy. I've been trying to analyze the cost/benefit of finishing my car, or picking up a new autocross/track dedicated car. I don't know. I'm still lost. Oh well.
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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I mod for the biches!!!!! Tuner import lifestyle to the max.





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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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Keep the car Stan..please...

I mod because its fun...and I just love the feeling of going WOT every once in a while.
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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I wanna go fast!
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Canadian
Keep the car Stan..please...
I mod because its fun...and I just love the feeling of going WOT every once in a while.
I've seen you drive, it's not every Once in a while..

I started modding because it was entertaining to take a perfectly good car and make it 'more better.' I see what's left in the car, and just not sure if I should keep going or cut my losses. I got time.

I guess, is it the building process that most seek or the end product?
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 12:22 AM
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Can't beat it:
-boost rush feel
-using the grim reaper as a braking marker
-co worker jealousy
-cockpit techno glow
-a stereo that rivals many audiophile home systems
-respect in the Z brotherhood heirarchy

and if you marry the right person you can pass off most major purchases as a gift to her.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 01:37 AM
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buying parts and putting them together to create my "own" ride is just something else! When it's all done, boosting and beating just about everything on the street, what can I say~ hallelujah! It's the greatest toy ever! I'm married and I have to put on a mission impossible, CIA top secret operations to buy parts these days... That adds more fun to modding as well!
If I get caught, I'll get murdered... execution style..
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 01:45 AM
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you mod because its a hobby and you enjoy it...
you enjoy working on your car, and you enjoy seeing positive gains from it.

unlike other things you invest your money in where you see no return, modding a Z always shows returns....speed!! nuff said
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 02:28 AM
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anybody can own a Z. And there are plenty of Zs (stock) rolling around the world, but when you mod your Z, it makes it yours not just another 350Z. Modding brings out your style and your imagination through the car. I guess you could say I mod to be unique and yes the feel of boost is awesome rush

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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 05:44 AM
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cause going faster is pure sex
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 07:29 AM
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fr me its both the build, and the finished product. every time i get a part, i will go immediately to my garage and install it. im like a kid at christmas, only ups and fedex replace santa.

then i take a good look at my car and say...damn, i did this. i went from stock to this. it takes time, but remember, all great things take time. so for me, its a hobby, but often times i feel as if i work for the car because 1 mod needs another to support it. it gets expensive but when you drive it, not trying to sound corny or lame, but it really does set you free in a sense
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 07:50 AM
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the rush I get when I know I can take off panties w/o touching the girl
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by istan
Just curious, why do you mod?
In FI forum because I think more money has been spent on mods in this subforum than any other.

1st and foremost....b/c when I turn on my car...I want it to return the favor. And nothing does that like forced induction. Whether its nitrous, turbos, sc'ers or all of the above....it gets my jollies off.

2nd - going fast is in my blood. I don't do anything half-assed, so its ***** to the wall or nothing at all.

3rd - Friends don't let friends drive stock. Hell, I even modded my wife's 06 Audi A4. I just can't leave sh*t alone. Always looking for was to improve something that might not always need improving in others mind. B/C I'm a perfectionist....and my toys are never done....just in between improvements.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 08:00 AM
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I mod for the girls. ha ha ha
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 08:06 AM
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I modded because I wanted an instant hard on everytime I start the car.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by damojo2003
I modded because I wanted an instant hard on everytime I start the car.

my wife can do that from the passenger seat in any car. you gotta have a better reason than that.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by TayTaythatsme04
anybody can own a Z. And there are plenty of Zs (stock) rolling around the world, but when you mod your Z, it makes it yours not just another 350Z. Modding brings out your style and your imagination through the car. I guess you could say I mod to be unique and yes the feel of boost is awesome rush

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I do it for me!

Nothing like looking at what you have created and being proud of it. The added boost is alway nice as well...and I do it to prove that NOTHING is unattainable!
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Abishop
I mod for the girls. ha ha ha
i do it for me!! everytime i drive my car it puts a grin on my face from ear to ear!!! Boost is chicken soup for the soul!!!! [plus my wife wont let me have b***h's]
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