Mods: Why Do People Do It?
01-12-12 | 06:52 PM
#62
Lexus Test Driver
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From: Wa
agreed its funny when they act that way but most dealerships sell wheels and mods so what is the difference???? oh I know they are not the once reaping the benefits from the sale. Its all good the forged wheels that come with the aston and other cars make great stocks for the off season and that's about it.
01-15-12 | 07:27 PM
#63
Pole Position
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: MI
^^^^^^^^^....what he said ^^^^^^^^^^
03-10-12 | 04:01 PM
#66
I mean this question with a dose of honest respect. Why do so many of you posting here buy bigger wheels and "drop" the car and do other mods? I totally do not get it. Yeah, I understand putting a pinstripe or a front affinity plate (for places where there is no front license plate...such as decorative PITTSBURGH STEELERS plates for the front). But the wheels/tires thing, especially leaves me totally scratching my head. 
03-10-12 | 07:07 PM
#69
SO you do understand that some of us like to personalize our car. Some of us want it to drive differently that stock. Mostly, some of us just like cars so much we enjoy the personal touch modding creates. I certainly never want to stop. I've done it since the 1970's, so it's part of me.
03-10-12 | 09:31 PM
#70
Lexus Champion
Joined: May 2010
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From: Orlando STRONG!!
SO you do understand that some of us like to personalize our car. Some of us want it to drive differently that stock. Mostly, some of us just like cars so much we enjoy the personal touch modding creates. I certainly never want to stop. I've done it since the 1970's, so it's part of me.
03-11-12 | 06:04 AM
#71
Driver
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From: Massachusetts
I mean this question with a dose of honest respect. Why do so many of you posting here buy bigger wheels and "drop" the car and do other mods? I totally do not get it. Yeah, I understand putting a pinstripe or a front affinity plate (for places where there is no front license plate...such as decorative PITTSBURGH STEELERS plates for the front). But the wheels/tires thing, especially leaves me totally scratching my head.
I am soooooo with you here. I look through some of the pictures on this site (and others) and am left baffled why some people do what they do to their cars. I see some really nice vehicles that start to look like "clown cars". I often wonder if it might be an age thing (I'll be 42 in October). Maybe it's a young person's thing. I wonder if many 40 plus year olds are modifying their car to a large degree.
There have been VERY few times in my entire life where I have come across a vehicle that I thought "mods" had improved the factory look of. Jump on eBay sometime and just start browing vehicles. Some of them border on ridiculous looking. That said, everyone has their preference, and there are some who find "mods" the best thing on the planet while I feel like it ruins the look of most cars. I feel most are aiming for "unique", but often the result ends up closer to goofy! It's sort of like a teenager's fashion sense (including me, when I was a teenager). They are desperate to make a statement, so let the "mods" begin.
I guess due to my background in real estate, I look at things through that lens (i.e. your house should appeal to the most number of people, because someday, it is very likely that you are going to try to sell that house). At the end of the day, everyone has the right to do whatever they want to do to something they own. It is refreshing to see someone start a thread like this who is also baffled by "mods". I stay out of the mod threads, because my mother raised me to keep my mouth shut if I had nothing nice to say
John
03-11-12 | 06:25 AM
#72
Driver
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From: Massachusetts
Like everyone said, it's all about customization-making it your own.
The aftermarket wheels that lexus also carries in the dealership aren't that great looking either (and overly overpriced), so this is why most go elsewhere.
And sizewise, regarding wheels, for the general consensus, as long as it's not 24"+, then it's fairly safe.
Everyone has their own taste.
No disrespect, but I never understand this fad (ok, it's for a different age group though)
The aftermarket wheels that lexus also carries in the dealership aren't that great looking either (and overly overpriced), so this is why most go elsewhere.
And sizewise, regarding wheels, for the general consensus, as long as it's not 24"+, then it's fairly safe.
Everyone has their own taste.
No disrespect, but I never understand this fad (ok, it's for a different age group though)
03-11-12 | 04:19 PM
#73
I guess due to my background in real estate, I look at things through that lens (i.e. your house should appeal to the most number of people, because someday, it is very likely that you are going to try to sell that house). At the end of the day, everyone has the right to do whatever they want to do to something they own. It is refreshing to see someone start a thread like this who is also baffled by "mods". I stay out of the mod threads, because my mother raised me to keep my mouth shut if I had nothing nice to say
John
John
I don't know anyone who buys a house and leaves it just like they found it.
Buying curtains is a modification.
Adding trees or other horticulture is a mod.
Changing the carpet, awnings, etc....etc....etc.
Actually you took this opportunity to take a dig at modders but all you did way play yourself. I know for sure you're not stupid. People do what people do. No need to come on a forum of modders to say you don't like it and take a dig. If it bothers you that much, I don't even have to suggest what you should do.
But if you have even one mod on your home you're a hippocrite.
If my little rant causes this thread to be shut down, so be it. All that needs to be said has been. I hope I wasn't too strong though.
03-11-12 | 04:50 PM
#74
Driver
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 199
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From: Massachusetts
If you're into real estate, you should understand even more.
I don't know anyone who buys a house and leaves it just like they found it.
Buying curtains is a modification.
Adding trees or other horticulture is a mod.
Changing the carpet, awnings, etc....etc....etc.
Actually you took this opportunity to take a dig at modders but all you did way play yourself. I know for sure you're not stupid. People do what people do. No need to come on a forum of modders to say you don't like it and take a dig. If it bothers you that much, I don't even have to suggest what you should do.
But if you have even one mod on your home you're a hippocrite.
If my little rant causes this thread to be shut down, so be it. All that needs to be said has been. I hope I wasn't too strong though.
I don't know anyone who buys a house and leaves it just like they found it.
Buying curtains is a modification.
Adding trees or other horticulture is a mod.
Changing the carpet, awnings, etc....etc....etc.
Actually you took this opportunity to take a dig at modders but all you did way play yourself. I know for sure you're not stupid. People do what people do. No need to come on a forum of modders to say you don't like it and take a dig. If it bothers you that much, I don't even have to suggest what you should do.
But if you have even one mod on your home you're a hippocrite.
If my little rant causes this thread to be shut down, so be it. All that needs to be said has been. I hope I wasn't too strong though.
John
03-11-12 | 05:02 PM
#75
Out of respect for the moderators on this forum, I'll refrain from telling you what I think about your response. My intent (in spite of your assertion) wasn't meant to take a "dig" at anyone. It's a public internet forum where people offer opinions, which is exactly what I did, and did it mostly with sarcasm, hence the smiley faces. If you don't like that opinion, I invite you not to read it next time!
John
John
I am curious though, have you bought anything for your home that wasn't there when you bought it?