Stopping the mods...

Tazicon · 10-01-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Awwthentic

I'm a car enthusiast and always will be into modding my cars. I have a long journey ahead of me, but I dont see me with out any kind of mods and special attention I will give my cars in my lifetime lol.

You don't have to do mods to cars to be an enthusiast. I know a couple of people that have some amazing car collections that not one is "modified".

Chuck33079 · 10-01-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Like most of the cars I've purchased, I have a mod list in mind right from initial ownership. Then I pick up a couple of ideas from other enthusiasts

My Z was bought with 90% of the whole build planned. Hell, some of the parts were ordered before I owned a Z. I've picked up a few extraneous dressup items along the way, and I comb the marketplace here for things I wouldn't mind but won't pay retail for. The powertrain was planned out completely. Appearance will always be tweaked a little bit every so often until the Z in my garage looks just like the Z in my mind. Once I get there, I'll just upgrade parts as things wear out. I keep new cars 8-10 years, so I've got a long time to get her just right.

edub370 · 10-01-2013, 10:15 AM

i completely get it. i have been thinking of going other directions lately. (viper gts, e92 m3, maaaaybe sellin gthe z and saving for an alfa 4c?). i think mine is mainly because i want something new and exciting all the time.

Isamu · 10-01-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tazicon

You don't have to do mods to cars to be an enthusiast. I know a couple of people that have some amazing car collections that not one is "modified".

damian_mb · 10-01-2013, 10:48 AM

Cars keep my busy...fishing keeps me busy......the range keeps me busy...I have a few hobbies that keeps me from falling out of the modding passion.

I've come to washing the cars every weekend and waxing it every other weekend.

Still love every single mile that I put on my garage queen Z. Also taking turns driving the Z, WRX and my DD...three different experiences, keeps my on my toes with mods and wanting more mods.

Felix 808 · 10-01-2013, 11:45 AM

Personally, I have never felt the need to mod just to mod. Every mod I've done & have planned has a purpose of how I want the car & it is not my daily driver. I have had a pretty clear plan on what I wanted to do while some ideas have been added & subtracted long the way & am yet to remove or redo a mod. I have always put proper thought & planning into my mods & not just mod on a whim. When I finish, (almost there

) then I can just enjoy my car. I don't vehicle swap much so once I get it the way I want, I'm good.

YMMV

Lothario · 10-01-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Maybe once it's finished I'll get bored with it. I've never finished a project car, so that would be a new feeling. It just drives so damn good, I can't imagine getting rid of it.

there's no such thing as finishing a project car

Chuck33079 · 10-01-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Lothario

there's no such thing as finishing a project car

I'm sure it's possible, I've just never been close. As soon as I think I'm done, someone makes new parts.

MadChemist · 10-01-2013, 12:03 PM

The whole reason why I mod a vehicle is to make it unique to my taste. I don't like to have a vehicle that someone else has. Modding is almost like art to me, each change is representative of myself. Plus, I love working on cars.

Lothario · 10-01-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I'm sure it's possible, I've just never been close. As soon as I think I'm done, someone makes new parts.

then youll want to start customizing custom parts,

Chuck33079 · 10-01-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MadChemist

Plus, I love working on cars.

I think this is the root cause. Tinkering on things is fun. I don't think I own a single mechanical device I haven't taken apart and messed around with.

7speed · 10-01-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i have a goals for the cars so once i reach that, i will maintain it (maybe replace the HU every 3yrs just to be up to date to the times), but no longer put in the money or hours to 'mod' it further.

i just save up for the next car.

True..........I'm not sure you lose the passion but typically once you mod a part, that should be it. You basically accomplished your goal.

Sure there are people that "waste" money to change exhaust or intakes a few times, go to HFC then swap again for test pipes. **** I went thru 3 different rim combos, to end up with Sport Rays , which is want I wanted to begin with. But that's part of the fun, within reason.

TheGreatOne · 10-01-2013, 02:18 PM

I've had spurts where I've done lots of mods then I look at this past Spring/Summer. Outside of installing my front lip (which recently flew off lol) and new R-11 tires, I did nothing

Then in the last 3 weeks, picked up a Carbon Signal CF spoiler, some engine hoses, Illuminated kick plates and have hood props from Kellyfields coming

Heck, I might not even put the hood props in till after winter so I have something to look forward to lol.

I find these little spurts help keep the passion alive. Life will always get in the way here and there.

One thing I do love about the Z is not feeling like I "have to" mod everything to make it look good/perform well. With lesser cars it was never ending...but the Z can be a show stopper with only a handful of modifications.

kenchan · 10-01-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 7speed

True..........I'm not sure you lose the passion but typically once you mod a part, that should be it. You basically accomplished your goal.

Sure there are people that "waste" money to change exhaust or intakes a few times, go to HFC then swap again for test pipes. **** I went thru 3 different rim combos, to end up with Sport Rays , which is want I wanted to begin with. But that's part of the fun, within reason.

for me i dont lose the passion. i just customize the car to make it mine...and from there just enjoy

and caring for them.

Isamu · 10-01-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I'm sure it's possible, I've just never been close. As soon as I reach my horsepower goals, I get hungry for more..

what do you know man, me too!

10-01-2013, 10:15 AM	#48 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	i completely get it. i have been thinking of going other directions lately. (viper gts, e92 m3, maaaaybe sellin gthe z and saving for an alfa 4c?). i think mine is mainly because i want something new and exciting all the time. __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

10-01-2013, 11:45 AM	#51 (permalink)
Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2807	Personally, I have never felt the need to mod just to mod. Every mod I've done & have planned has a purpose of how I want the car & it is not my daily driver. I have had a pretty clear plan on what I wanted to do while some ideas have been added & subtracted long the way & am yet to remove or redo a mod. I have always put proper thought & planning into my mods & not just mod on a whim. When I finish, (almost there ) then I can just enjoy my car. I don't vehicle swap much so once I get it the way I want, I'm good. YMMV __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

10-01-2013, 12:03 PM	#54 (permalink)
MadChemist Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 412 Drives: 2010 370ZR Rep Power: 13	The whole reason why I mod a vehicle is to make it unique to my taste. I don't like to have a vehicle that someone else has. Modding is almost like art to me, each change is representative of myself. Plus, I love working on cars. TheGreatOne likes this.

10-01-2013, 02:18 PM	#58 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 22	I've had spurts where I've done lots of mods then I look at this past Spring/Summer. Outside of installing my front lip (which recently flew off lol) and new R-11 tires, I did nothing Then in the last 3 weeks, picked up a Carbon Signal CF spoiler, some engine hoses, Illuminated kick plates and have hood props from Kellyfields coming Heck, I might not even put the hood props in till after winter so I have something to look forward to lol. I find these little spurts help keep the passion alive. Life will always get in the way here and there. One thing I do love about the Z is not feeling like I "have to" mod everything to make it look good/perform well. With lesser cars it was never ending...but the Z can be a show stopper with only a handful of modifications. __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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10-01-2013, 10:48 AM	#50 (permalink)
damian_mb Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: MN Posts: 213 Drives: 12 370z / 13 WRX Rep Power: 12	Cars keep my busy...fishing keeps me busy......the range keeps me busy...I have a few hobbies that keeps me from falling out of the modding passion. I've come to washing the cars every weekend and waxing it every other weekend. Still love every single mile that I put on my garage queen Z. Also taking turns driving the Z, WRX and my DD...three different experiences, keeps my on my toes with mods and wanting more mods.