"Mods?"
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Le Mans Master
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From: Valencia '32 Ford 3 window with 615 HP!!!!
St. Jude Donor '06-'09
"Mods?"
It's always made me curious when a person adds,lets say,"Lloyds mats,license plate frame,or other "cosmetic" add-ons to thier vette,they reffer to them as mods!
I my opinion,mods are "modifications" to the engine,drivetrain,etc..
just wanted to put my 2 cents in!
thanks,george
I my opinion,mods are "modifications" to the engine,drivetrain,etc..
just wanted to put my 2 cents in!
thanks,george
Melting Slicks
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From: Orange, CT
Originally Posted by 1bdasvt
It's always made me curious when a person adds,lets say,"Lloyds mats,license plate frame,or other "cosmetic" add-ons to thier vette,they reffer to them as mods!
I my opinion,mods are "modifications" to the engine,drivetrain,etc..
just wanted to put my 2 cents in!
thanks,george
I my opinion,mods are "modifications" to the engine,drivetrain,etc..
just wanted to put my 2 cents in!
thanks,george
You said it yourself; "mods" are short for "modifications". I think the things you listed above are borderline; I would call them accessories. But mods should not be limited to strictly power adders. Suspension, wheels/ tires, brakes, aero parts, etc. are all modifications to the factory specs, which are in turn "mods" you have done to the car.
But yeah, I agree, let's keep the plate frames and fuzzy dice in a separate category.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Valencia '32 Ford 3 window with 615 HP!!!!
St. Jude Donor '06-'09
I said "engine,drivetrain,"ETC"!
I agree,suspension,brakes, and all the rest are "mods"
take care tom!
george
{by the way,nice color!}
I agree,suspension,brakes, and all the rest are "mods"
take care tom!
george
{by the way,nice color!}
Melting Slicks
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From: Orange, CT
Originally Posted by 1bdasvt
I said "engine,drivetrain,"ETC"!
I agree,suspension,brakes, and all the rest are "mods"
take care tom!
george
{by the way,nice color!}
I agree,suspension,brakes, and all the rest are "mods"
take care tom!
george
{by the way,nice color!}
Thanks. "ETC" can mean a lot of things, just felt we needed to clarify. I agree with you 100%...
Team Owner
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From: Short Hills, NJ
Originally Posted by 1bdasvt
It's always made me curious when a person adds,lets say,"Lloyds mats,license plate frame,or other "cosmetic" add-ons to thier vette,they reffer to them as mods!
I my opinion,mods are "modifications" to the engine,drivetrain,etc..
I my opinion,mods are "modifications" to the engine,drivetrain,etc..
That's always been a sort of pet peeve for me as well...please don't have me opening up "I just modded my car" threads just to see your new chrome rear bumper lettering. 
Burning Brakes
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From: Howell N.J
Originally Posted by LS1LT1
That's always been a sort of pet peeve for me as well...please don't have me opening up "I just modded my car" threads just to see your new chrome rear bumper lettering.
Burning Brakes
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From: Howell N.J
Originally Posted by turbo_tom
You said it yourself; "mods" are short for "modifications". I think the things you listed above are borderline; I would call them accessories. But mods should not be limited to strictly power adders. Suspension, wheels/ tires, brakes, aero parts, etc. are all modifications to the factory specs, which are in turn "mods" you have done to the car.
But yeah, I agree, let's keep the plate frames and fuzzy dice in a separate category.
But yeah, I agree, let's keep the plate frames and fuzzy dice in a separate category.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
RJ, till your sport some embroidered mats, I doubt your 403 counts you as modded. Get some nice seat covers and a chrome door sill, then maybe you're on your way.
....and please don't tell me you don't have a stock steering wheel and shifter ****.
I don't know you.
....and please don't tell me you don't have a stock steering wheel and shifter ****.
I don't know you.
Melting Slicks
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From: Orange, CT
Originally Posted by Low Rider
OK I just installed a Hurricane CAI.....can't tell one bit of difference in the performance but it sure looks good
Can I still call it a MOD?
Can I still call it a MOD?You modified the stock intake system by replacing it with an aftermarket unit for better performance. Mod, not accessory.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Northern CA
Originally Posted by turbo_tom
You modified the stock intake system by replacing it with an aftermarket unit for better performance. Mod, not accessory.
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Drifting
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From: NJ
Originally Posted by SpinMonster
RJ, till your sport some embroidered mats, I doubt your 403 counts you as modded. Get some nice seat covers and a chrome door sill, then maybe you're on your way.
....and please don't tell me you don't have a stock steering wheel and shifter ****.
I don't know you.
....and please don't tell me you don't have a stock steering wheel and shifter ****.
I don't know you.
Melting Slicks
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From: Orange, CT
Originally Posted by xs650
Wouldn't a mod that doesn't change performance just be a cosmetic change?
With a tune, it should increase performance. That's like saying a corsa exhaust or even a twin turbo kit that is not performing properly is an accessory.