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Originally Posted by zeeder
I suppose I should preface this with saying that I've never been much in to "modding" so I could very well be using the terms differently than most.
If we use the dictionary definition of modification then any change from factory spec is a modification and using higher quality components in lieu of factory spec is an upgrade. That said, I've always assumed that "mod", "mods" or "modding" were all more specific terms that related to changing/improving either aesthetics or car systems. It's definitely and interesting semantic argument.
For instance, if you take the viewpoint I've been using then K&N filters and Z1 post-MAF tubes are upgrades whereas Stillen G3 intakes are mods. Like you suggested, if we use any upgrade is a mod then going to a better engine fluid is a mod and if we use the dictionary definition any deviation from factory spec is a mod.
I'm probably overthinking it...lol.
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but i just opened up a can of worms about the eyecandy remark vs mods.
if the car looks more pleasing than stock, would that be a mod, even if the wheels are gravity cast, tires they used are garbage?
(or would we just close that off calling it rice?
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thus troyz's going wahahahahahaha!!! with popcorn.
