Do you prefer horsepower... or Bling?

[Psi-Pop]

Originally Posted by prasac

didn't they come like that straight from the factory?

Okay that's correct, but nobody ordered them with all the ugly bits. lol.

[prasac]

Originally Posted by Psi-Pop

Okay that's correct, but nobody ordered them with all the ugly bits. lol.

[Giant]

130mph in the burn out box doesnt count Paulie lmao

[prasac]

Originally Posted by Giant

130mph in the burn out box doesnt count Paulie lmao

the Commodore guys are crazy, was just told this morning a guy did 130mph with some Nexen 225's

[mltezr]

answering the OP, got to be horsepower.
its much easier to make a car look bling, than have a car that goes hard.

[RASER]

Originally Posted by loftie

300C = Rubbish. I can speak from experience with this car. The 300C is hard to live with, hard to see out of, not very responsive, and is really not that enjoyable. Sure - they do look 'Gangsta' on the outside - and this is great, but as a daily it ain't that flash. And I'm talking about the HemiV8 one too - I haven't driven the 6cyl version.

That's NOT the worst thing

THE worst thing they did with the 300C was put Lancia Thema badges on it

You can see it here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05Sw69RbAb4

FIAT Group [owners of Chrysler and Lancia] should be ashamed to have put a legend brand on that American trash.

The new one is *much* improved, and alleged to be more quiet than a Lexus [i find that hard to believe] but is still a E-Class Benz [of 200+ generations ago] underneath.

Wait a couple years for a proper FIAT engineered one

Oh, and re OP, i prefer MPG over near everything

[RAPID_BA]

Some people put an exhaust on for sound and to be noticed (bling) not for performance. (I dont get why).

For example, Those that change just the rear muffler will get no more performance (maybe less) and just like the noise to tell people they have another 100 horsepower and the car is noticed. thats a bling mod in my opinion not a horsepower mod.

Young commodore drivers make me laugh. I went for a drive in a VX SS a few years back. The owner said it had 300rwkw. I took it for a drive and it went no better than stock. just a missing rear muffler. Then I took him for a burn in mine which made 282rwkw and his head went bright red. I told him it made 282rwkw, he said no way, yours is like 400rwkw. ha. No yours is not 300rwkw was my answer.

[RAPID_BA]

Originally Posted by prasac

the Commodore guys are crazy, was just told this morning a guy did 130mph with some Nexen 225's

Lucky I have nankangs on my blown boss

[Giant]

Paulie there is a build thread on here a old falcon running 11 flat seconds with 205 70 14 maxxis. http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...1258423&page=4

[galaxy xr8]

Originally Posted by HULK_BA

Some people put an exhaust on for sound and to be noticed (bling) not for performance. (I dont get why).

For example, Those that change just the rear muffler will get no more performance (maybe less) and just like the noise to tell people they have another 100 horsepower and the car is noticed. thats a bling mod in my opinion not a horsepower mod.

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Yeah it's a bit like some people spending $$$$ on a S/C but never taking it to the track , those people are purely "look at me" people.

[Molloy]

Both for me

[RAPID_BA]

Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

Yeah it's a bit like some people spending $$$$ on a S/C but never taking it to the track , those people are purely "look at me" people.

Thats not really a sensible comment. Using your ideology, If you car has the capacity to do 200km/h, you should drive at 200km/h? or if your car has 5 seats, you should always have 5 people in it

The thread isnt about using your car to its capacity its about horsepower vs bling, substance vs style. Please keep it on track. What is your preference? horsepower or bling?

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by HULK_BA

Some people put an exhaust on for sound and to be noticed (bling) not for performance. (I dont get why).

and putting a blower on and not using it to its potential is different how?

[RAPID_BA]

Originally Posted by DJM83

and putting a blower on and not using it to its potential is different how?

Please your being like Galaxy AU. Surely you can make the distinction. A blower ADDS horsepower. A half job exhaust does NOT ADD horsepower. Some do it for sound/appeal only (bling).

Come on Im trying to keep a clean shirt on in this thread. Be nice.

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by SteveJH

No point having the 'show' if you don't have the 'go' to back it up!

yes there is...


thats why Kustoms are cool

[AndyXR6T]

Nothing worse then seeing a p plater driving a lancer with a big wing, huge loud exhaust, stupid chrome rims and a 'shopping list' down the side thinking that the car is Ferrari.
I respect the fact that they have worked hard for it, but thrashing the car around on the streets thinking its an animal is annoying!!

Stealth HP all the way

[galaxy xr8]

Originally Posted by HULK_BA

Please your being like Galaxy AU. Surely you can make the distinction. A blower ADDS horsepower. A half job exhaust does NOT ADD horsepower. Some do it for sound/appeal only (bling).

Come on Im trying to keep a clean shirt on in this thread. Be nice.

EXCUSE ME...... being like me in what way ?.

Surely you can read into what it mean's, as you are very quick to question other's decision's that may seem different to your own but expect everyone to see your way of thought.
All I said was that there are people out there that clearly like to "bling" their vehicle in such a way that the new addition is not used as it is designed to do, these people are people that must feel inadequete with themselves and feel the need to express their short coming's by spending big on such item's that they will never see the full potential of.

[RAPID_BA]

Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

EXCUSE ME...... being like me in what way ?.

Surely you can read into what it mean's, as you are very quick to question other's decision's that may seem different to your own but expect everyone to see your way of thought.
All I said was that there are people out there that clearly like to "bling" their vehicle in such a way that the new addition is not used as it is designed to do, these people are people that must feel inadequete with themselves and feel the need to express their short coming's by spending big on such item's that they will never see the full potential of.

Your making a comment that is irrelevant to the thread. Because my car has a supercharger doesnt mean I need to do burnouts all day or race it every week? Because im discreet, its a "look at me" mod?. Parked somewhere, where do you see the bling of a supercharger? Its obviously a horsepower mod. Everyone knows that if I say the sky is blue, you will come on and say its red.

Please I dont want to engage in a dogfight. Please stick to the thread and be nice.

[galaxy xr8]

Originally Posted by HULK_BA

Your making a comment that is irrelevant to the thread. Because my car has a supercharger doesnt mean I need to do burnouts all day or race it every week? Because im discreet, its a "look at me" mod?. Parked somewhere, where do you see the bling of a supercharger? Its obviously a horsepower mod.

Please I dont want to engage in a dogfight. Please stick to the thread.

Since when did I mention "Your" car, I never said you... I clearly said that there are some people out there that do this, and it is relevant to the subject... as I believe it is a bling mod... didn't you start this topic if so please STOP, READ and LISTEN to what I have said.
Why would someone add a S/C to a vehicle to only drive around as if they were in a camry, it doesn't make sense to me, but then again most thing's said around here don't.
Really it's no different to adding some Bling under the hood or removing a rear muffler for noise only, some people have more money then sense.

[blueoval]

I have a s/c under my bonnet, yet I dont like showing people whats under it because I don't think its worth bragging about. Its there to give my car some boost when I want it, not for bling, and not really for HP even though its added a reasonable amount extra over stock. I dont drive it on boost like a mad man, as my driving consists of 95% city driving.

Does this put me in the horsepower wannabe section or bling bling money aint a thing section?

[SteveJH]

Originally Posted by Nikked

yes there is...


thats why Kustoms are cool

A custom built car (ie. hot rod or something) is a very different thing to a Blinged up Lancer, Skyline, Commodore or Falcon.

However, bling can also be good for performance...

If I had the money, I'd buy a car, replace all the easily accessible panels with carbon, then have them repainted to look stock. You could probably add a lot of performance to a heavy car like a Falcodore or 1980-90's Euro GT car through light weight panels, wheels and brakes while not losing the luxury side of the car.

For example (a Falcon Sedan):
- Carbon Fibre (Or Fibreglass) Bonnet, Boot, Front Quarters and possibly roof. Can also replace the body kit with Carbon if it would give a weight loss.
- Alloy block (if I6 or 5.4L V8)
- Light weight (and wider) wheels
- Carbon brakes

All but the block could be considered 'bling' if not repainted body colour.

[blueoval]

I reckon Jack's (G6ET8U) G6E turbo is one of the best cars on this forum that I would consider the best balance for power vs bling. Under the bonnet, it looks virtually stock to the untrained eye, externally it has some wheels to let others know of individual tastes, some tint and its basically stock externally speaking. its clean, classy and yet will most probably blow a lot of other cars on the street in the weeds, and scare the crap out of most people here if you got the chance to be taken for a ride in it.

Bling vs HP its the best of both worlds in my opinion.

[Jack960]

Both, I hate choosing.

[my_gxl]

Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

i saw an old grandma-type, would have to have been at least 80 or more, driving what sounded to be a worked/cammed AU V8 a few months ago, looked hilarious. "Only driven to church on sundays" - might be serious?

I have let my mum out in my car twice now. Can't wipe the smile off her face, and she hardly even finds the loud pedal.

To the OP, Brakes first, then suspension, and mods for efficiency.

Nothing more fun than out braking and out handling everyone who thinks they are in something extra special, that just isn't when tested.

After that, a little more HP, then maybe a bit of personalised bling.

[RAPID_BA]

Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

1. Why would someone add a S/C to a vehicle to only drive around as if they were in a camry, it doesn't make sense to me, but then again most thing's said around here don't.

2. Really it's no different to adding some Bling under the hood or removing a rear muffler for noise only, some people have more money then sense.

1. Why does someone buy a 4WD when they never take it offroad. Why buy a car that goes to 200km/h when they can only do 110km/h. Some people like substance, doesnt mean they have to show it off or use it to its potential. Do you play your radio at full volume all the time?

2. The penny has just dropped, someone in this thread cut the rear muffler out didnt they

Please stay on topic. BE NICE

[G6ET8U]

I like mods for purpose.

They need to be done well, compliment everything else. I hope with my car (thanks Shav!) I am doing that, it certainly works for me and is also a work in progress. I would say Tex has done something very similar with his car.

I'm not one for chrome wheels etc just nice mods, done well. That perform

Jack

[XR6T0Y]

Originally Posted by tranquilized

I think Hulk's generalisation that young guys for bling vs old guys for HP has some merit. Its only a generalisation though so there will always be exceptions.

But its relatively accepted that as people grow older they care less about what other people think, and just do what they want to do. Tastes mature and finances improve. All contributes to a shift as people get older from show to go I reckon.

I'm going more 'looks' because i'm still on my greens. Everytime I go passed Police they just stare at me (not because of the stupid alloys [I know they are but can't afford the ones I want] but because I have plates on my car)

When my car was being painted, I had an FG from Ford Australia, and a HP tried to defect me on that, just 'cause I had plates on it (before anyone says anything, yes it was that because I had not done anything wrong and was on a highway and he was going the opposite way and so on.

I don't do too many 'go fast' parts (so far just CAI) because I have to much to lose if I get ANYTHING against my name.
When I get my blacks is when it all happens

Cheers

P.S Wrong quote haha

[galaxy xr8]

Originally Posted by HULK_BA

1. Why does someone buy a 4WD when they never take it offroad. Why buy a car that goes to 200km/h when they can only do 110km/h. Some people like substance, doesnt mean they have to show it off or use it to its potential. Do you play your radio at full volume all the time?

2. The penny has just dropped, someone in this thread cut the rear muffler out didnt they

Please stay on topic. BE NICE

So why did you say " you don't understand why someone would drop the muffler only for noise".
The penny certainly has dropped alright,
I think you should take your own advice as you are going way of topic it's not funny, you are mentioning 4WD's /speed, and you are not reading what I am saying or it's not sinking in.
I have a full S/S Herrod exhaust thank you very much with a rear resonator as it's a auto, so once again thank you very much for your sad attempt at humouring me.

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by SteveJH

A custom built car (ie. hot rod or something) is a very different thing to a Blinged up Lancer, Skyline, Commodore or Falcon.

but...the general consensus amongst this thread (and many other similer topics) is that anything modfied for looks, but has no go...is lame or (ugh) "rice"...

Take a look at the 50's style...there is a fair bit of non-performance mods like fake side pipes...own a falcon and put a twin exhaust on anything but a V8 and people think your a tool...

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by HULK_BA

A half job exhaust does NOT ADD horsepower. Some do it for sound/appeal only (bling).

Correct me if im wrong anybody...but any exhaust doesn't make more power (technically), rather, it creates an environment that allows the engine to make power?


I.E


A engine is capable of making X amount of power, and a restictive exhaust is only letting it make Y amount.

The adding of an exahust lets the engine make X amount of power, rather then > X?