Originally Posted by PapoZalsa (Post 373136)

I don't consider anyone ricer but stupid or ignorant. Like putting Fairlady Z stickers all over the car.

BTW, Ricers were originally termed to Asian market vehicles that have modifications. However, the term ricer comes from the late 60s early 70s when the Asian in California upgraded thier Toyotas, Mazdas, Nissans, etc and were beating many domestic on the streets. The domestic owners then called them "ricers" as racism because of thier background.

Originally Posted by KillerBee370 (Post 373353)

Yeah the term "ricer" is very derogatory. I would like to think that most of the people using this forum are a bit more on the astute side.

Originally Posted by Celinicus (Post 63414)

Were the guys in the first 2 videos driving an SRT4? With racing stripes?

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve (Post 373360)

Actually the term originated from dumbazz Harley-Davidson riders making derogatory remarks about the far-superior Japanese motorcycles that started coming to the states with the Honda CB750.

The term was, and still is, "rice-burner".

Originally Posted by KillerBee370 (Post 373383)

Yeah... if it only could burn rice and produce 500 hp!

Originally Posted by kannibul (Post 373406)

Except my rice-burner Honda VTX1300C was made in Ohio...

While Harley's parts are made...where? ;)

Originally Posted by kannibul (Post 373407)

If that was the case, we wouldn't be in the middle east.

Originally Posted by kannibul (Post 373407)

If that was the case, we wouldn't be in the middle east.

Originally Posted by Tyrell Tyson (Post 373508)

What do you mean??


- Ty

Originally Posted by eXo5 (Post 62918)

Everyone seems to have their own definition of what a riced out car is. If you ask any american gear head he will probably tell you its anyone who works on a japanese car. If you ask other people its a car with a bad body kit or a giant whale wing on their car. Others say its "show and no go".

I think it happens when someone doesnt have a theme with their car or an idea on what they want to do. Keeping the car simple and clean is personally the best way to go. As long as there isnt gull wing doors, a 35 foot wing on the car, hydrolics, and spinners it should be fine.

Opinions? And some suggestions on what people should NOT do to their Z?

Originally Posted by avitech (Post 375203)

Any modification which makes the car less practical and harder to resell is a big no no in my book. I can't understand why anyone would lower their Z closer to the ground when the car is already too close to begin with and clearly was not designed to be that low.

Originally Posted by avitech (Post 375203)

Any modification which makes the car less practical and harder to resell is a big no no in my book. I can't understand why anyone would lower their Z closer to the ground when the car is already too close to begin with and clearly was not designed to be that low.