Things not to do to your Z

KillerBee370 · 01-24-2010, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

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.

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.

370Zsteve · 01-24-2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

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.

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".

KillerBee370 · 01-24-2010, 10:14 PM

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

kannibul · 01-24-2010, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

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

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

kannibul · 01-24-2010, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

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".

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

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

370Zsteve · 01-24-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

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

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

LMAO it could have been built by Chevrolet, the fringe-leather crowd would still call it a rice-burner.

I had to sit and listen to a clowna$$ CT DMV inspector a few years back when I had bought a used BMW from a guy out-of-state...so in CT you have to get it inspected...he was a Harley Forever moron who kept commenting on how "German bikes suck, Jap bikes suck, the only good motorcycle is Harley", blah blah, and I couldn't say anything since he was doing the inspection...man that pissed me off. And he probably drove a Toyota when on 4 wheels.

IDZRVIT · 01-25-2010, 06:33 AM

Hey, hey, hey.....quit bashing the Harley. My wife and I have one each.

It's the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. Maybe that's because Harley has been around for more than 100 years - longer than any other motorcycle manufacturer and most car manufacturers.

avitech · 01-26-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by eXo5

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?

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.

theDreamer · 01-26-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by avitech

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.

TARDCORE · 01-26-2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by avitech

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.

At first I was reading and was like this

and then I read this and now Im like

In fact... Im thinking of becomming a premium member just quote this in my sig

nuTinmuch · 01-26-2010, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by avitech

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.

Generally people remove mods before selling their car -- this is because mods usually never add value to a car and it . They are done for a personal touch when the owner feels a car needs that extra something.

I've never known someone to say "oh man, let me lower this car so I can make out when I trade in!"

ricky bobby · 01-27-2010, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by avitech

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.

>135I · 01-27-2010, 04:03 AM

I'm too lazy to read through all the posts but if it hasn't been said yet neons period. Especially under the, they look the worst when you can see the bulbs. Down here where I am temp living in KY they must have resently discovered them because every kid that has a rusted out price of crap has one.

Chriz · 01-28-2010, 09:53 PM

Dont do this

IDZRVIT · 01-29-2010, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Chriz

Dont do this

A "new money" guy no doubt!

01-25-2010, 06:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	Hey, hey, hey.....quit bashing the Harley. My wife and I have one each. It's the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. Maybe that's because Harley has been around for more than 100 years - longer than any other motorcycle manufacturer and most car manufacturers. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

01-27-2010, 04:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
>135I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Radcliff, KY Age: 42 Posts: 409 Drives: 2003 Cobra Rep Power: 16	I'm too lazy to read through all the posts but if it hasn't been said yet neons period. Especially under the, they look the worst when you can see the bulbs. Down here where I am temp living in KY they must have resently discovered them because every kid that has a rusted out price of crap has one. __________________ I will miss my Z. I hope she goes to a good home.

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