why?
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From: Project still undergoing. keep out!!!
Originally Posted by gdogg
because i'm an idiot that shuld be using the money on buying stuff that appreciates rather than depreciates- - -
just for the (2)cars alone(not including parts)- its 50,000 dollars- and by the end of the 5 years they will be worth crap-
it's an expensive HOBBY- that feeds an EGO that i seem to have to fill...
i will change my ways........ very soon- either that or make some good investments that will justify the reward for my parts.
aloha from the summit of *-^-mauna Kea-^-*
just for the (2)cars alone(not including parts)- its 50,000 dollars- and by the end of the 5 years they will be worth crap-
it's an expensive HOBBY- that feeds an EGO that i seem to have to fill...
i will change my ways........ very soon- either that or make some good investments that will justify the reward for my parts.
aloha from the summit of *-^-mauna Kea-^-*
^^x2
HOBBY!
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From: Ewa Beach, Hawaii...Current Best Time: 12.59 @ 107.48mph (108.47 best mph) in Hawaiis humid weather! w/ stock turbo&intercooler
Car Info: 2004 STi.....stock turbo/intercooler/cat-back, aftermarket intake/downpipe/piggyback
Because it aint fast/quick enough!...I want more power!!! For the adrenaline rush!!!
i guess if we were the types to be happy with what the dealer gave us, we'd all be posting on www.stockaccord.com
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From: "I am McLovin, The 27 yr old Hawaiian organ donor"
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I think it's like a form of art,something you showoff everyday to make your self noticed.......sometimes you'll see your friends car drive by,and you can recognize it because of the mods on it....it's unique...some people make beautiful art...while others look like it was made from the spare parts bin at "Aloha Kia"
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From: Lastweek Lane - Watertown, NY
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Originally Posted by drevis
why do we modify our cars?? why do we put aftermarket parts on them???... to look nice? to make our cars faster?... or is it for pride? to see who has the fastest car? or how much better the car looks than other cars??
please let me know...
please let me know...
I get a sense of accomplishment. Also, even though it seems everyone has an Impreza/WRX/STi, they are actually pretty rare across the country (just not on Oahu and maybe the larger cities.) I feel like I'm creating something unique.
It's just money...that doesn't belong to me yet.
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From: Okinawa, Japan
Car Info: 1996 STI V3 Type RA
Because if I wasn't spending money on cars I'd be wasting it doing something else. I love the power and learning the skill. I got hooked when I saw what a difference springs make. I've gone a long way since then...