[BORGUSX]

I think every car has potential if someone was mod the right parts.

What car would you consider modding and what car you won't mod?

Your reason(s)?

[V12Juice]

Depends on what car you drive. For instance, if you drove a non-vtec civic, then there is no potential to make real power without engine swap ($$$$$). There is no point in modding certain "commuter" vehicles. This kind of question is so broad that it can't even be answered clearly....Think about the variables...If your budget is UNLIMITED, then of course any car can become fast. If you're talking about cars that are worth modding with a small to medium budget, then look at cars that come with forced induction from the factory. Of course that only applies to straight line acceleration.. if you are more concerned with handling prowess then some cars like the Honda S2000 or Mazda RX8 are easy to mod. This question is too open ended...

[BORGUSX]

I know VTEC is a technology made by Honda,but what is it exactly?

What is forced induction?

[mikez]

Depends on what car you drive. For instance, if you drove a non-vtec civic, then there is no potential to make real power without engine swap ($$$$$). There is no point in modding certain "commuter" vehicles. This kind of question is so broad that it can't even be answered clearly....Think about the variables...If your budget is UNLIMITED, then of course any car can become fast. If you're talking about cars that are worth modding with a small to medium budget, then look at cars that come with forced induction from the factory. Of course that only applies to straight line acceleration.. if you are more concerned with handling prowess then some cars like the Honda S2000 or Mazda RX8 are easy to mod. This question is too open ended...

This post made me laugh.

What about inline six from toyota and BMW?

No potential if there is no vtech, that is sig worthy lol

[OMGHIyori2U]

I know VTEC is a technology made by Honda,but what is it exactly?

What is forced induction?

are u serious?

howstuffworks.com
wikipedia.com

[ghost]

Whenever the car does not satisfy my needs

[Clix]

Depends on what I'm going to be using it for: daily driving, all show/no go, autocross, drag, or daily drag/autox.

There are alot of cars that aren't worth the time or money to mod, such as Kia Elantras, unless I was building a tube chassis RWD Elantra with a 2jz or small block v8 for drag.

[aznfishyfart]

u can mod anything is u have money....

[ZiGeNX77]

Modding has several levels. I would mod almost any car depending on my budget. If I had no cash and drove a econo-box, I would still mod it. Maybe upgrade the handling, but that's it.

[wreckonized]

i m about to put a 4 inch lift on my 07 tundra =]
also i m gettin some new rims with more aggressive tires xD
for me it really depends on when i have money....
lift kit and control arm is gonna cost me just under 1800, and rims and tires is another 1500 =T

[Laxntiga]

I plan which car to buy BEFORE modding. I think of what kind of car, how im going to use it, what's its pros and cons, then go ahead and mod accordingly. I wouldn't mod something I don't own (although as much as I would like to).


I replaced my Miata's suspension parts so it can be my even-more-fun handling car.

[mikez]

I mod cuz I want my car to stand out and it looks nicer

If I want to blend in I'll just drive my old teg

[knitoe]

Whenever the car does not satisfy my needs

Is it the same with your wimmenz?

I mod my car because I live my life a quarter mile at a time..

[Orange bananA]

^^Too much fast and the furious........


I think I mod because I know I can make the car "better" in regards to my desires (driveability, performance, reliabitlity). When a car gets older, things start needing to be replaced and you're met with a decision to use an OE part or a supposedly better aftermarket part.

I think it's better to mod older cars, just because you feel more indifferent towards digging in, warranties are expired and don't get voided from modding, and their technology isn't as new anymore. Modding is an AWESOME way to personalize your car and really make it your own.

When you mod, you always have to know in the back of your mind that the original manufacturer did everything for a specific reason, and enormous amounts of money went into engineering and designing of the car. So you can't always just pull this part off and put a new part on because you think it will make it better, you need to understand why the maker made it a certain way, and understand why your way will make it better.

COOL, what car are you thinking of modding??

[krnzfinest]

I would consider dropping an LS engine into an RX-7

Why? Just cuz.

[chvietnk]

its pretty common sense..
sport car/2dr w.e + mod = good
4dr vip/nice sedans + mod = good
4dr cars like corolla, camry, etc + mod = bad

lol although there are expections

[jphase]

Depends on what I'm going to be using it for: daily driving, all show/no go, autocross, drag, or daily drag/autox.

There are alot of cars that aren't worth the time or money to mod, such as Kia Elantras, unless I was building a tube chassis RWD Elantra with a 2jz or small block v8 for drag.

Kia Elantras?? rofl haha I think you meant Hyundai Elantras


I wouldn't mod a minivan or a large lux sedan or anything with automatic transmission unless it's a SMG (Sequential Manual Gearbox).
I'm not much into modding, the only modding I'd ever do on a car is probably a CAI (Cold Air Intake) and tints haha

[supaflip]

i will decide when i have $$$. modding is not cheap specially when it comes to performance.

but i'd say modding wise performance > cosmetic

and for ur questions u can mod/tune any cars u want as long as u have MONEY.

[ajlee613]

mod somthing with stiff chassis and aerodynamic body because those are the things u cant really change out.

personally i like hatchbacks, mazda3/speed. golf/GTI. civic si hatch, all have a good stiffness to them that can be moded to really handle the corners and have enough room to get a good e swap or FI in there.

IMHO, if your on a budget, go for a handling car, a car with 500 hp is useless if it cant use them on a turn heavy course, but a 140 hp car that is built to turn like a go cart will be pushing its little engine near the max, and will do well on teh turns basicly its a ratio thing. Power vs handling ratio. you dont need more power than you and or your car can handle. if your a professional on a track with perfect suspension tuning, than sure get that 700+ hp and put it to good use, but in reality most ppl dont use all their horses unless freeway drag racing which is seriously zzz

[Laxntiga]

mod somthing with stiff chassis and aerodynamic body because those are the things u cant really change out.

personally i like hatchbacks, mazda3/speed. golf/GTI. civic si hatch, all have a good stiffness to them that can be moded to really handle the corners and have enough room to get a good e swap or FI in there.

IMHO, if your on a budget, go for a handling car, a car with 500 hp is useless if it cant use them on a turn heavy course, but a 140 hp car that is built to turn like a go cart will be pushing its little engine near the max, and will do well on teh turns basicly its a ratio thing. Power vs handling ratio. you dont need more power than you and or your car can handle. if your a professional on a track with perfect suspension tuning, than sure get that 700+ hp and put it to good use, but in reality most ppl dont use all their horses unless freeway drag racing which is seriously zzz

1. You can get chassis stiffening braces.
2. I agree with you, if on a budget get something that is fun to drive, not necessarily 600 HP or something, you will have trouble paying for gas and insurance.
3. I think you made a mistake... Power to Weight ratio, not power to handling ratio.


Honestly, for everyday commuting, I think 150 hp is more than enough. Look at Corolla's, accords, etc. etc. all 4 banger econo cars.

Ask yourself, what was the purpose of buying your car? Daily driving? Tracking? Auto crossing? Rally Racing? Drifto? Touge? From there... you mod to build your purpose built race car. For my daily drive... all I would do is switch out tires for some more stickies, tints if possible, maybe a small bass in the trunk, an air freshner, a tissue box, idk.. what else do you need?