Tasteful Modifications Thread
- Thread starter Patrik
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- Los Angeles, CA
- WRBWRXMAX
- Max Archer
I like that 190E except for the wheels and the carbon hood. I think painting the hood and using aerocatches would've been nicer, and CE28s (I think that's what they are) are a little too modern and too "JDM" for the 190. The front splitter also looks a little undersized to actually do anything, but maybe it needs to be small to balance out that minimal rear wing.
Otherwise, it's a very clean example of a quite cool car, and I really like the work under the hood. Nice catch and overflow cans, and that carbon plenum and ITB setup look rad. The use of A/N fittings for everything is usually a good sign, too.
Otherwise, it's a very clean example of a quite cool car, and I really like the work under the hood. Nice catch and overflow cans, and that carbon plenum and ITB setup look rad. The use of A/N fittings for everything is usually a good sign, too.
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- Rio
- LeoStrop
I understand your feelings about the wheels, but they are one of the best parts for me, i have a soft spot for european cars with some JDM feel. For me, this is what real JDM is all about, a car made for track use with domestic bits and pieces that makes it work, and the final result is something unique. For example, this car uses Nissan VQ35DE pistons and throttle bodies from a Toyota AE101 4A-GE.
I have no problem with the carbon hood, the fibers look so nice, but i wouldn't bother if it was painted. But i guess it would be more money, for a car that is made to have fun on track. The coverage for this car is here.
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- Lma_robot
- lImaRobotl
@Legro The R32 and Kenmeri are very much legal in the US, even in California. I'm not so sure about the R33 though.All three are local SoCal cars.
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- Houston, TX
The R33 might be a Motorex car that was legally imported in the early 2000s. R32 Nismo is legal under the "show and display" rule.And how many of those are legal?I'm not too familiar with Nismo models but are the R33 and R32 some of those? I see little badges and stuff.
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- Lma_robot
- lImaRobotl
I have no idea
I meant to tag @Downhill Dino, but for some reason your name popped in my head.I guess I was just thinking about you
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- Peruibe, SP
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- Rio
- LeoStrop
That makes me remember my german classes, i used to said that alot. And i think you did some yourself, by replacing the "ss" with the "B". But i think it would be " Das ist ein gutes auto"
And yeah, that car is simply amazing, you got to love Japan!
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- Duisburg
Yeah, saw that one one as well. The 190E 2.3-16 and 2.5-16 are actually not that expensive. Considerably cheaper than an E30 M3 in good condition. I want one!
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The more I think about it, the more I want a 190E. However, the regular ones are so mich cheaper than the Cossie engined ones... Considering that I'd love to do some work in the suspension and body regardless, buying a regular 190E with a blown engine seems more sensible.
Swap in an engine with bigger displacement/a turbo. Probalby faster, more reliable and more economic... Aftermarket suspension on top of that and you'd likely still need less oft a buget than a genuine Cossie 190E costs.
Holly crap, I'm getting carried away here...
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The87Dodge
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- rizkeat
That SVT Cobra Mustang is flawless. The wheels are amazing. It is the perfect height, not too low or high. Great find.
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- Peruibe, SP
Looks like we found the perfect SVT Cobra. Mother of God.
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- Addison,Texas
- GTP_RACECAR
Love the Torofeo, but hate the Vayu.
Apart from the sparkly parts on the splitter, I love it 👍
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- a baby, candy, it's like taking.
- TexRex72
I guess it boils down to my love of NAs. The license plate frame makes me question it ever being used in any sort of competition, and yet the more obvious modifications are those that I can only justify for track use--overfenders with exposed rivets, homebuilt-looking diffuser, excessive camber (more than I can even see the need for on the track)--I don't think any of them are tasteful but can tolerate them if they're functional. I do like the ducktail, however.
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- GTPlanet
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- Quattro Saltire
Sometimes, the most subtle modifications can make a car look sexy.
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- Island In The Sun
I see... And I didn't even notice the plate frame if you didn't mention it.
While I don't understand why he keeps installing performance/ Race inspired parts on it if he is not willing to race it (Or at least he never mentioned doing so), I kinda like what (I think) its trying to be, A somewhat budget And streetable track car
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- a baby, candy, it's like taking.
- TexRex72
What's wrong with fenders? They're both trying way too hard to be something they never will, unless they simply want to get their owners hung. I like the idea of the popout windshield and, while horribly misplaced (wrong car, that is), the nerf bar is gorgeous, I question the merit when the suspension and brakes utilized are factored into the equation. That Miata though...I don't know why, But I have a thing for fenderless Beetles
And this nasty thang ! (No, Its not a beetle)
Anybody spare a rope?
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- Peruibe, SP
Ohh..My...God...
Guys, prepare yourselves, I found another relic under the dirt. Toyota Corolla AE101, this is Nukung's car.
Dude. This is gorgeous.
Guys, prepare yourselves, I found another relic under the dirt. Toyota Corolla AE101, this is Nukung's car.
Dude. This is gorgeous.
Downhill Dino
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- DownhillDinosaur
Eww stance. You can see the rear fender getting hit. Looking that car up you'll find lots of different wheels fitted to it with varying degrees of (excessive) camber.
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- GranTurismo0517
- RandomCarGuy17
Yeah, it's too low for my taste.
