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Where to draw the line???

Old Apr 1, 2003 | 10:16 AM
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Where to draw the line???

Hey guys/girls,

I wanted to do something a little different from the norm.
We always talk about what we want to get for our cars. But on a different note; is there anything that you would not buy for your Max because you feel it’s an overkill?

i.e. $7000 HRE rims, I feel is to much for a Max.

Please share your feelings...

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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 10:18 AM
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 10:27 AM
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Re: Where to draw the line???

Originally posted by nice95GLE
Hey guys/girls,

I wanted to do something a little different from the norm.
We always talk about what we want to get for our cars. But on a different note; is there anything that you would not buy for your Max because you feel it’s an overkill?

i.e. $7000 HRE rims, I feel is to much for a Max.

Please share your feelings...

Nice
Way too much IMO.
Old Apr 1, 2003 | 10:34 AM
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i would not by a shopping cart wing. Seeing those on those Honduhs make me laugh so hard, especially on the 2 door divics.. they look like shopping carts!!! (the 3 foot wing)
Old Apr 1, 2003 | 10:56 AM
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I was quoted $7000 for a paint job. Won't be happening.
Old Apr 1, 2003 | 11:16 AM
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Wings

Someone should put a monster wing on the roof and/or hood, that would be unique
Old Apr 1, 2003 | 11:52 AM
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Re: Wings

Originally posted by Cutlr7
Someone should put a monster wing on the roof and/or hood, that would be unique
actually i saw a picture of that on a volkswagon golf somewhere. I am not sure where, it was either at Beaterz.com or from one of there links. I noticed it like 2 weeks ago.. it was so strange!!! It also had 2 spoliers bolted on the back of it! Like the old version (93-95) is RWD or something! I mean, you need to be RWD and be going at least 150 for a wing like that to have any function!!! lol



edit: OMG... i just found this.. i almost fell off my seat!!!!!!

http://www.beaterz.com/reviews/0300/p49.htm

oh what the heck, just go to http://www.beaterz.com and laugh you @$$ off!!

Dan
Old Apr 1, 2003 | 12:09 PM
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This is what they call the hotness
Old Apr 1, 2003 | 12:23 PM
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its an entirely different mentality. i am sure most people think i have gone overboard on my car a few times, and what's funny is that i am starting over in a lot of areas real soon.

7k for some HRE's isn't bad. They are HRE, what do you expect?
Old Apr 1, 2003 | 12:38 PM
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so I see you passed up on the Explorer

Originally posted by Cutlr7


This is what they call the hotness
Old Apr 1, 2003 | 12:59 PM
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Originally posted by DA-MAX
so I see you passed up on the Explorer

Old Apr 1, 2003 | 01:07 PM
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Yeah beaterz.com is great!
Old Apr 1, 2003 | 04:34 PM
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wow.

I wonder what that thing sounds like.
Fart can? Actually good? hmmmm
Old Apr 1, 2003 | 04:38 PM
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Turbo, super light wheels,and pretty much anything that get too technical performance wise.........im acutally dont modding my car aside from my current project of trying to change the color of the clock
Old Apr 2, 2003 | 01:18 AM
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I think that changing the color of the clock is going too far, and I think getting a turbo and set of HRE's is a good starting point. It all depends on what you can afford to spend, but if its tooo much, then why not go with a better car to build from?
Old Apr 2, 2003 | 11:14 AM
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Originally posted by hlh0501
I think that changing the color of the clock is going too far, and I think getting a turbo and set of HRE's is a good starting point. It all depends on what you can afford to spend, but if its tooo much, then why not go with a better car to build from?
I can afford more, but i really do not want to. I am content with the car as is right now. Hopfully by the end of summer i can buy a 300z
Old Apr 2, 2003 | 11:17 AM
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Originally posted by Smithdogg1


Yeah beaterz.com is great!
I am thinking that if you tailgate that driver, one of two things may happen..

1) your windshield will get blown out is he floors it.
2) He will push the red button in his car and a Missle will shoot
out and blow you up!! HAHAHAHA

stupid ricers. lol

Dan
Old Apr 2, 2003 | 11:44 AM
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i believe he means how much spending for mods is the max worth?
for example, "is the max worth getting HRE's for?" not "is 7k a good price for hre?"

my opinion is that the max is an economical car, so it should be kept modest. going "all out" is best for a much more expensive car. but it all depends on your taste ultimately, as it always does.
Old Apr 2, 2003 | 12:24 PM
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Originally posted by Jeff92se
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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 10:28 AM
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Originally posted by sil SE
i believe he means how much spending for mods is the max worth?
for example, "is the max worth getting HRE's for?" not "is 7k a good price for hre?"

my opinion is that the max is an economical car, so it should be kept modest. going "all out" is best for a much more expensive car. but it all depends on your taste ultimately, as it always does.
This is the kind of answer I was looking for

Anyone else
Old Apr 3, 2003 | 12:18 PM
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Re: Re: Wings

Originally posted by dpassino
http://www.beaterz.com/reviews/0300/p49.htm
Oddly enough that reminds me of my girlfriend for some reason....
Old Apr 3, 2003 | 01:36 PM
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Originally posted by sil SE
my opinion is that the max is an economical car, so it should be kept modest. going "all out" is best for a much more expensive car. but it all depends on your taste ultimately, as it always does.
yes, my mother was telling me the same thing the other day so i decided she was right and sold my turbo, wheels, etc



its all what you guys want
Old Apr 3, 2003 | 05:41 PM
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It's really all about how much money you want to spend to make you car the way you want it. If I had the money to spend, nothing would be overkill. But I cannot afford a turbo, so for me, that's overkill.

You just can't try to view it as an investment, because economically, nothing you buy for your car is going to be worth it. You will never get as much out of it (monetarily) as you put into it.

That being said, my max brings me joy every day I look at it and even more when I drive it. This increases with every mod I buy for it, and so for me, the stuff I buy is worth it.
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