Questionable modifications: pictures inside!

[McLaren]

1) What camber are you referring to? There doesn't appear to be any more camber than what you'd find in the typical, modified car now-a-days.

2) What aero bits are not needed? That's a Vertex body kit, a rather pricey piece of kit & has been used on S15 race cars in the past.

3) The car isn't that low at all.

 

[motortrend]

Goodness that LS

 

[f1reb1rd]

Oh, so true.

Gosh darn, ricers, all of 'em....

That Mustang is actually pretty darn cool

 

[Cano]

Whatever the hell this is, it makes me feel all strange inside my pants. Bigger, please? (Pics, not inside my pants)

 

[poolhaas]

Whatever the hell this is, it makes me feel all strange inside my pants. Bigger, please? (Pics, not inside my pants)

Here's a larger example.

 

[Cano]

Awesomesauce. What the hell is it?

 

[RocZX]

Awesomesauce. What the hell is it?

It's a Wartburg 353

 

[poolhaas]

Awesomesauce. What the hell is it?

A Wartburg 353. (thanks google reverse search )

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wartburg_353

Edit: too late...

 

[Cano]

Got damn never in my life had I even heard about Wartburg. Awesome.

 

[Nessy]

But the stacked engine reminds me of the Tooned Hot Wheels.

Exactly what i thought when i saw it.

 

[Spacegoat]

It's a Wartburg 353

Thanks. 👍 I was wondering what it was, as well. Damn it's cool.

 

[carracerptp]

1) What camber are you referring to? There doesn't appear to be any more camber than what you'd find in the typical, modified car now-a-days.

Why is there a gap between the rims and the rubber at the ends? That must hurt the side wall strength. The body kit looks fine but I just don't like seeing cars with "stuff" added on them to "look" like a race car. Adding those surfaces only adds weight. Based on their website they make "Questionable", will never be needed, mods.

• Prius spoiler. Can the car even get over 100 MPH?
• $110 dollar shift nob.

I was talking about the Wartburg with it's rear camber and ride height.
I would find it unlikely that the mustang really needs that splitter and it works.

 

[McLaren]

Why is there a gap between the rims and the rubber at the ends? That must hurt the side wall strength. The body kit looks fine but I just don't like seeing cars with "stuff" added on them to "look" like a race car. Adding those surfaces only adds weight. Based on their website they make "Questionable", will never be needed mods.
Prius spoiler. Can the car even get over 100 MPH?
$110 dollar shift nob.
I was talking about the Wartburg with it's rear camber and ride height.
I would find it unlikely that the mustang really needs that splitter and it works.

You didn't say the Wartburg & likely didn't know that was what it was called at all until someone mentioned it. You simply said S15 rims & followed it with things that are generally related to wheel fitment.

But, since you want to get that picky over what's questionable just because you don't believe it works, I suppose 70-80% of all modified cars are really questionable since they have parts on them that are more than likely never actually being "used" as intended.

 

[carracerptp]

You didn't say the Wartburg & likely didn't know that was what it was called at all until someone mentioned it. You simply said S15 rims & followed it with things that are generally related to wheel fitment.

The misunderstanding was my fault. I just assumed it was obvious. I didn't know it was a Wartburg 353. I have seen the name before but only a few times.

But, since you want to get that picky over what's questionable just because you don't believe it works, I suppose 70-80% of all modified cars are really questionable since they have parts on them that are more than likely never actually being "used" as intended.

I don't think all "no purpose outside of looks" mods are bad. But ones that hurt the cars performance directly in a fake racecar are always questionable (like the odd rim and tire combo).
We both agree that Prius spoiler is 100% questionable right?

 

[-Fred-]

We both agree that Prius spoiler is 100% questionable right?

Why? The whole point of customisation is to stand out from a crowd. It's not because it's an hybrid that you can't try and make it look different from the other hybrids out there. Some wheelmakers ( I believe Rays/Volk, amongst others) even offer "eco friendly" aftermarket wheels for hybrids, with both lightweight construction and aerodynamic designs. If anything, most spoilers/lips/bodykits I've seen for hybrid/electric cars actually helped with the aerodynamics of the car.

 

[Worst_Driver]

Sorry but when I see S2000 getting that treatment I think it's very questionable. I don't mind a lil' drop but that'a way too much.

It must do wonders for the handling and the ride quality...

 

[spikeyhairdude]

Love that spoon bumper on that blue s2k.

 

[carracerptp]

Why? The whole point of customisation is to stand out from a crowd. It's not because it's an hybrid that you can't try and make it look different from the other hybrids out there. Some wheelmakers ( I believe Rays/Volk, amongst others) even offer "eco friendly" aftermarket wheels for hybrids, with both lightweight construction and aerodynamic designs. If anything, most spoilers/lips/bodykits I've seen for hybrid/electric cars actually helped with the aerodynamics of the car.

Well, each car in this thread is someone's customization. Some are just crazier than others.
An eco friendly rim that lowers the rotating mass and looks nice? Great! For me not questionable at all. As for the aero kit. I think if adding a front spoiler to a Prius helped any it would be on the car from the factory.

 

[djinline]

 

[nk4e]

Isn't that a Skyline Bumper?

 

[MoLiEG]

I like that one a lot

Please, don't hit me

 

[nealcropper]

I like that one a lot

Please, don't hit me

Slaps you upside the face!!!

What are the plastic arches and front splitter all about? I think they look awful.

 

[Kitten]

Slaps you upside the face!!!

What are the plastic arches and front splitter all about? I think they look awful.

Those arches are so Awful

 

[RocZX]

 

[nealcropper]

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQyQ-6ZMqnU">YouTube Link</a>

If that car was black all over it might look a bit better. Also the wheels

 

[Rykon Zero]

I would love that Mustang. It looks like a proper track day car.

 

[buickgnx88]

I kinda like the LM002 replica, looks like it was built off a Suburban platform.

 

[xXKingJoshXx]

Dat camber will make me go around corners faster.

 

[nealcropper]

Dat camber will make me go around corners faster.

That is ridiculous!

 

[spikeyhairdude]

looks like its on air or its just broken