Modding Car Wasting Money???

[tiger1]

Dun flame me for starting this. :singsing:

let share our thoughts on modding cars.

I always think if throwing in a better form air filter is better than a stock paper one, why didnt BMW did it in the first place? considering bulk purchase and mass producing, increase in engine performance and all those advantages, why didnt they do it??

Pbox was greatly advocated by bros here. BUT why didnt BMW did that one too when they built the car? how about spark plugs???

So....my conclusion.... waste money??? or can all those "goodies" really make our ride a better ride?? :thinking::thinking::thinking:

 

[tortoisespeedsir]

Re: Modding Car Wasting Money???

It's just like buying a computer. Some ppl like off the shelf from good brands, others like to start building from scratch. The thrill of upgrading your HDD to suit one's needs or processor to enjoy the latest RPG or online games. Same qn, why don't manufacturers provide the top notch accessories and hv one computer model with one standard price to suit all? One man's meat is another's poison.

$$$$ is to be spent. Leave too long in the bank, will become "smelly". 钱收太久会变臭. :screwedu:

 

[Mockngbrd]

Re: Modding Car Wasting Money???

Dun flame me for starting this. :singsing:

let share our thoughts on modding cars.

I always think if throwing in a better form air filter is better than a stock paper one, why didnt BMW did it in the first place? considering bulk purchase and mass producing, increase in engine performance and all those advantages, why didnt they do it??

Pbox was greatly advocated by bros here. BUT why didnt BMW did that one too when they built the car? how about spark plugs???

So....my conclusion.... waste money??? or can all those "goodies" really make our ride a better ride?? :thinking::thinking::thinking:

becos manufacturers have to no just account for costs, but also build cars for the lowest common denominator of drivers.

mod cars of course is waste $$$... but so is almost every other hobby

 

[kenntona]

Re: Modding Car Wasting Money???

(1) Costs of production - generic parts are cheaper
(2) Target audience - mass market, not someone who wants a bit more customisation, like the forumers here
(3) Conservative specs - on the road use, not meant for hardcore driving or what not, example tuning the engine
(4) Conservative parts - example, comfort of 16" alloy wheels plus thick tyre walls over 19" forged wheels on 35/30 profiles
(5) Image - example mass market models will not carry a spoiler or fierce-looking bodykit

I think BMW knows there is a gap to plug in the aftermarket parts, hence the performance label of mods.

Waste of money? Depends on your profile. If you love the look of 16" wheels on an e60, that's fine. But if you see another e60 with larger wheels, and you want it, then you will spend $$$ to mod that. Functionality wise, debatable.

Quartz Casio watches tell time the best, but many people waste money buying automatic watches that costs $30K and above. Why?

 

[VincentEmmanuel]

Re: Modding Car Wasting Money???

Dun flame me for starting this. :singsing:

let share our thoughts on modding cars.

I always think if throwing in a better form air filter is better than a stock paper one, why didnt BMW did it in the first place? considering bulk purchase and mass producing, increase in engine performance and all those advantages, why didnt they do it??

Pbox was greatly advocated by bros here. BUT why didnt BMW did that one too when they built the car? how about spark plugs???

So....my conclusion.... waste money??? or can all those "goodies" really make our ride a better ride?? :thinking::thinking::thinking:

To answer the qns is simply cost savings. Modding to me is rectification of manufacturerr defects. We restored what is supposed to be there.

 

[davidtch]

Re: Modding Car Wasting Money???

BMW is getting more mass market & it may alienate some of its hardcore fans.

 

[kenntona]

Re: Modding Car Wasting Money???

Do also note that the higher specs the car is, example M3 Comp or the GTS, the less you will mod it. The same applies to exotic cars.

 

[davidtch]

Re: Modding Car Wasting Money???

Does it mean that itchy hand can be cured with ///M?

 

[sszone]

Re: Modding Car Wasting Money???

Modding car = waste money?

well....thats the definition by alot of wives and gfs and somehow it does hold some truth.
but the fact is, all of us can't live without modding.
so the next best thing is try not to spend too much modding.
hence, i think u can see most bros are looking for value for mods instead of some crazily priced mods.
the thing is mod and spend smart.
just like women have their shoes, dresses and handbags.....guys probably spend on cars, tech gadgets, cameras n stuff

 

[ClemZ]

Re: Modding Car Wasting Money???

Does it mean that itchy hand can be cured with ///M?

Actually i think the higher up the range you go, the more mod parts become available.

One can easily spend 40-50k to do up a 335i, and even more on an M3 !!

 

[kenntona]

Re: Modding Car Wasting Money???

Does it mean that itchy hand can be cured with ///M?

No, but if you buy a GT3 or a Superleggera or a Scuderia, there are less likely you wanna mod the car.

Or lesser mods to tingle with, cause it is highly tuned for optimal performance.

 

[milk15]

Re: Modding Car Wasting Money???

Do also note that the higher specs the car is, example M3 Comp or the GTS, the less you will mod it. The same applies to exotic cars.

higher specs or exotic cars.......... 01 x mod = 10 x mods on a Jap family car.......... :furious::furious::furious:

 

[sszone]

Re: Modding Car Wasting Money???

S15 = exotic japanese car?? milk

 

[milk15]

Re: Modding Car Wasting Money???

S15 = exotic japanese car?? milk

erotic.................. not exotic...........

 

[tortoisespeedsir]

Re: Modding Car Wasting Money???

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No, but if you buy a GT3 or a Superleggera or a Scuderia, there are less likely you wanna mod the car.

Or lesser mods to tingle with, cause it is highly tuned for optimal performance.

There are ppl who go for basic model and $$$ spent on mods is higher than those offered from manufacturer top notch models becos it gives an unique identity. Why? Every mod is an excitement. Try with your 1st, the next thing is, how to deepen your dollars in the pocket to do the next. A car is a car. To a modder, it becomes a abstract piece of art, depending on how one wants to draw his own piece.

 

[tiger1]

Re: Modding Car Wasting Money???

Wow. Sibei chimmm!

Errrr.... Did i just open up a big can of worms?..

 

[OptimusWKY]

Re: Modding Car Wasting Money???

There are ppl who go for basic model and $$$ spent on mods is higher than those offered from manufacturer top notch models becos it gives an unique identity. Why? Every mod is an excitement. Try with your 1st, the next thing is, how to deepen your dollars in the pocket to do the next. A car is a car. To a modder, it becomes a abstract piece of art, depending on how one wants to draw his own piece.

Bro .. I like the way u describe modding..

 

[tortoisespeedsir]

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Quartz Casio watches tell time the best, but many people waste money buying automatic watches that costs $30K and above. Why?[/QUOTE]

Bro, I may know why. To adjust his crown every week for the lost or additional minute. I m one such sucker. My earnings is 1/10000000 of LKY's but he is one who wears a black casio watch which cost less than an installation fee for a throttle controller but I get to bring my life savings every where I go and every pawn shop is my ATM for fast cash.

 

[tortoisespeedsir]

Re: Modding Car Wasting Money???

Bro .. I like the way u describe modding..

Bro, thanks. Just making modding sound meaningful, deserving, hard earned money well spent la Haha.

 

[sszone]

Re: Modding Car Wasting Money???

Bro, thanks. Just making modding sound meaningful, deserving, hard earned money well spent la Haha.

thats more like it.....some guys like to spend on watches, some on women, some on drinks and of cos some on cars