Better to mod or buy a modded car?
06-19-2006, 12:16 AM
#21
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RE: Better to mod or buy a modded car?
I would say it depends on whether or not you want to build the car yourself. If you plan to work on it yourself and make it a project, I would say it's better to buy a car and then mod it. But if all you're looking for is a fast car, then why not buy it modded. Just my two cents.
06-19-2006, 12:17 AM
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RE: Better to mod or buy a modded car?
ORIGINAL: 350kmileFord
pop the tired
remove the tires
take a dump in the gas tank
remove the windshield
fill it with rocks
take out multiple spark plugs
take an automatic weapon and/or sledgehammer to the block
put an apple in the intake
retard the timing
swap for a 4 cylinder
drive with the oil drain plug off
drive with the brake pedal depressed (spell?)
drive with the ac on
fill the car with playdough
put a brick under your gas pedal
crank the engine until the starter fries, buy a new starter and install, repeat multiple times, then drive
Anyway...when I finally buy a 5.0, I will not buy an already modified car. I won't buy one if it has so much as an aftermarket intake. If it has any mods it means that the people have gone fast in it, and that they've wanted to go faster, and then tryed to go faster. Means they abused it. I'd rather abuse the car myself, then have someone else do it >_<
ORIGINAL: Twisted
I just had an epiphony. If I can't afford to make my car faster, what are some good modifications to make it slower?
I just had an epiphony. If I can't afford to make my car faster, what are some good modifications to make it slower?
remove the tires
take a dump in the gas tank
remove the windshield
fill it with rocks
take out multiple spark plugs
take an automatic weapon and/or sledgehammer to the block
put an apple in the intake
retard the timing
swap for a 4 cylinder
drive with the oil drain plug off
drive with the brake pedal depressed (spell?)
drive with the ac on
fill the car with playdough
put a brick under your gas pedal
crank the engine until the starter fries, buy a new starter and install, repeat multiple times, then drive
Anyway...when I finally buy a 5.0, I will not buy an already modified car. I won't buy one if it has so much as an aftermarket intake. If it has any mods it means that the people have gone fast in it, and that they've wanted to go faster, and then tryed to go faster. Means they abused it. I'd rather abuse the car myself, then have someone else do it >_<
Buying a modded car isn't bad if you can work on them. I bought mine two years ago for $4000, already with 331 stroker set up, and drove the **** out of it. I saved up a bunch of money, and built a real nice engine for it, and did all the upgrades I wanted when that set up stopped working for me. I spent about $8K for the mods that I have done, and there are still things I will be doing later. I was able to salvage an easy $5000 in great parts that were put in by the last guy between the heads, intake, trans, gears, radiator, etc. I have had nearly every part out of my car since I bought it, and now the car is mine.
06-19-2006, 12:34 AM
#23
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RE: Better to mod or buy a modded car?
ORIGINAL: silver91gt
it may be cheaper to get one that is already modded, and yes you can just put in a motor.
if I was to do my car again, I would do the suspension first, then strengthen the frame and torque boxes and then add more power.
it may be cheaper to get one that is already modded, and yes you can just put in a motor.
if I was to do my car again, I would do the suspension first, then strengthen the frame and torque boxes and then add more power.
06-19-2006, 12:43 AM
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RE: Better to mod or buy a modded car?
dont get into modding a car unless you plan to be in for the long haul because its never done after you start. alot of people realize this after awhile and sell out. then if youre lucky you can find a good deal on a fast ride that needs little work. i say if you found a good deal, go for it!
06-19-2006, 01:02 AM
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RE: Better to mod or buy a modded car?
ORIGINAL: ikeybmg
dont get into modding a car unless you plan to be in for the long haul because its never done after you start. alot of people realize this after awhile and sell out. then if youre lucky you can find a good deal on a fast ride that needs little work. i say if you found a good deal, go for it!
dont get into modding a car unless you plan to be in for the long haul because its never done after you start. alot of people realize this after awhile and sell out. then if youre lucky you can find a good deal on a fast ride that needs little work. i say if you found a good deal, go for it!
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